Chapter 725
A strange crack that simply existed and then vanished within the forest that only grew denser no matter how much it was cut down. And the sight of Yuder Aile, who alone did not panic but stared at it gravely.
Yuder's exhausted voice speaking of a 'disaster' echoed in Kishiar's mind. 2023-12-17 05:34:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 724
What in the world was this situation?
The prey was supposed to be the Cavalry, but it seemed they were the ones being hunted.
Could it be that the Cavalry knew their plan from the very beginning?
The Awakeners of the Star of Nagran vehemently denied such a possibility in th...
2023-12-17 05:33:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 723
Kishiar, who had so far faced his enemies with ease without wielding a weapon, drew his sword in response to an instinctual warning. It was a rare decision for him, as he typically acted based on thorough rational judgment rather than instinct.
However, this decision was spot-on. The m...
2023-12-16 05:05:28 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 722
“…Does the blood on your clothes also stem from that incident?”
"It would seem so," came the nonchalant reply.
Kishiar, upon this remark, glanced briefly at the bloodstains on his garment, acknowledging them anew. Though not a matter of great concern to him, Yuder remembere...
2023-12-16 05:04:37 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 721
The events that followed were easily inferred without hearing them. Those who claimed to have come from the central stronghold of the Star of Nagran were likely bewildered and panicked, having their identities and intentions thoroughly exposed before they could even infiltrate the Cavalry. 2023-12-16 05:02:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 720
Speaking the truth was always a challenging task, especially when many were involved, and any misstep could endlessly spread the blame. This made silence seem like the better option.
Nevertheless, the Awakeners of the Star of Nagran, showing courage, broke their silence.
"We've b...
2023-12-15 05:14:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 719
‘Kishiar.’
‘As long as he is alive, as long as his life clings on, the rest could somehow be handled.’
Yuder had repeated this to himself countless times as he hurried. Whether it was due to his wishes or not, Kishiar was indeed alive, standing on his own feet, seemingly ...
2023-12-15 05:14:15 +0000 UTC View PostSide Story
<The Day Before It Began>
"In that case, I will follow after taking care of things here. Sir Aile, please go ahead."
When Nathan Zuckerman uttered these words, he was seized by an unusual sentiment.
Such a statement would have been unthinkable for him in the past.
<... 2023-12-15 05:13:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 718
"What have you done? Speak," demanded Nathan Zuckerman, thrusting his sword into Aton's shoulder without hesitation. Blood splattered, soaking the earth a dark crimson. Aton's body instinctively twisted in agony, yet instead of screaming, he returned a chilling gaze to the two men.
"Th...
2023-12-14 06:26:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 717
In the moment Nathan Zuckerman tried to grasp Aton's shoulder, which had been turned over, Aton raised his head. A different expression flickered in his eyes than before.
"Zuckerman... Zuckerman, huh? That's not a common surname. If I recall correctly, it was the surname of 'Makunata,'...
2023-12-14 06:26:18 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 716
"...That's..."
Before Yuder could find a response, either fortunately or unfortunately, the Southern swordsman regained consciousness.
'...In the end, it's all because of this b*st*rd.'
Flames flickered in Yuder's eyes. He approached Aton, the writhing Southern swordsman, a...
2023-12-14 06:25:45 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 715
"Huff..."
Yuder exhaled deeply, surveying the land on which he stood. Until moments ago, this had been a noble house's garden, but now, it was barely recognizable as such.
Where once were valuable flowers and ornamental rocks, now lay a desolate, flattened wasteland. Only a few b...
2023-12-13 05:31:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 714
Yuder Aile's power, reputed to be stronger than any other Awakener in the world, was in fact neither infinite nor perfect.
Using opposing elements like fire and water simultaneously would halve their strength. Moreover, employing more than two attributes at once led to excessive power ...
2023-12-13 05:30:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 713
"Sir Zuckerman, please take the horses and retreat."
Yuder skillfully deflected the oncoming condensed energy with his sword, then summoned the power of the wind to create a small whirlwind. Dust flew everywhere, obscuring the enemy's vision. Nathan Zuckerman shook his head in response...
2023-12-13 05:30:24 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 712
"You've managed this far quite easily," observed Nathan Zuckerman.
"Typically, in such situations, the ones who arrive first are the weakest and least experienced in the group. Their complacency made it even easier," replied Yuder, tying up the three men he had just subdued.
Yude...
2023-12-12 05:51:34 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 711
Hearing the footsteps of people running towards them, Yuder turned to Nathan.
"They'll assume the horses woke up like before and will come carelessly. A battle will ensue, so please stay back to ensure the horse doesn't get injured."
With a bang, the stable door swung open. The f...
2023-12-12 05:51:06 +0000 UTC View PostEpisode 710
The garden of Baron Conche's mansion, which they had entered surreptitiously, was as quiet as it had appeared from above.
At first glance, it looked like a fairly decent noble's mansion, but upon entering, it was unmistakably eerie. The flowers and trees had been long neglected, overgr...
2023-12-12 05:50:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 709
"You've arrived."
Nathan Zuckerman, in his inconspicuous attire, gestured to Yuder.
"Please, follow me."
"Follow me," he beckoned, leading the way to a tree near the back door of the mansion. In a moment, exploiting a gap when no pedestrians were around, Nathan swiftly clim...
2023-12-11 05:28:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 708
"I don't know how true my speculation is yet. But it's something I can never forgive."
Kanna clenched her fist.
"That's why I asked for these people to be declared dead. That must be what the one who ordered to bite the tongue wanted. If we do as they wished, won't they come out ...
2023-12-11 05:27:53 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 707
"Ah, you've come."
"Yes, Priest. And what about Pharmacist Enon?"
"He is at the headquarters."
Langbarton and Ella were still unconscious, their eyes closed. Gakane scrutinized their restrained forms, designed to prevent any self-harm, with a furrowed brow.
He had bee...
2023-12-11 05:27:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 706
"Don't be too saddened. We'll meet Langbarton and Ella in the sky one day. But Nahan... Yes. That's also why I'm taking the risk to meet with Duke Diarca."
The Sage quietly consoled them, revealing his inner thoughts.
“As you all know, the person who actually has the power to p...
2023-12-10 05:58:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 705
"Sage, are you feeling alright?"
In a dilapidated house in the Seventh Wall District of the capital, young Awakeners, now reduced to three from five, knelt beside the Sage, worry etched on their faces. The Sage, with a wet cloth over his forehead and eyes, replied in a strained voice, ...
2023-12-10 05:58:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 704
'And coincidentally, we are currently pursuing Southern merchants who might be hiding somewhere in the south. A murder involving a servant from the southern countries and Awakeners… It's worth pursuing any potential connection.'
After Myra left, Kishiar, rather than simply waiting fo...
2023-12-10 05:57:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 703
According to the knights, there was a servant who had followed the Second Prince. This servant, similar to the horse ridden by the Second Prince, had not yet been found and was presumed dead with high probability.
Upon hearing Kishiar's question, Mujo's expression darkened further. How...
2023-12-09 05:26:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 702
"Hmm..."
"Do you see anything unusual?"
"There's something... in the Second Prince's stomach. Please, give me a moment."
Sunz narrowed his eyes in extreme concentration, squinting then widening them repeatedly. Yuder noticed the faint mist rising from his eyes intensify. Sw...
2023-12-09 05:25:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 701
"Well, that might be true for the accomplice, but you seem unfamiliar with Awakeners."
Yuder stepped closer to the body, lifting a hand marked with thin, black scars resembling burns from lightning. While the knights, more accustomed to dealing with corpses, frowned in unison, Kishiar,...
2023-12-09 05:25:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 700
"Then, it seems there is nothing more to be found here. How about this? We proceed to where the Second Prince’s body was found and assist in the investigation?"
At that moment, Kishiar made a proposal to Radel.
"Really? But the Cavalry..."
"Yes. In such situations, it's s...
2023-12-08 05:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 699
"Upon examining the body, it was indeed the Second Prince. And on his body were... peculiar wounds that couldn’t have been made by either a sword or magic."
Wounds that couldn't have been inflicted by sword or magic.
Everyone grasped what that implied.
The knights were ce...
2023-12-08 04:59:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 698
As if on cue, the sound of a knock at the door announced the arrival of a visitor seeking the Commander of the Cavalry. It was a timely re-visit from the First Princess of Herne.
"The promised time has elapsed. Have you concluded your one-day deliberations?"
No sooner had she ent...
2023-12-08 04:59:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 697
"Commander. I have returned."
"Ah, good timing. The investigation results on Cyregina just came in."
Kishiar, who had been perusing documents, looked up and smiled. Whatever had transpired during Yuder's absence, it seemed to have put him in a remarkably good mood.
Yuder's ...
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