Chapter 696
Yuder engaged in conversation with Sunz and Emon, blissfully unaware of the events unfolding elsewhere.
"I'm truly delighted to finally face you again, Yuder. It's a bit late, but heartfelt congratulations on receiving the title of Baron!"
"Thank you."
"Here, this. It's not...
2023-12-07 05:59:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 695
"I was already aware of Nahan's formidable abilities. He had escaped even from the grasp of Baron Aile and Duke Peletta. As for the Sage, wherever he may flee, I have an idea of his whereabouts, so it is alright."
"And Your Majesty’s guess would be...?" asked Gakane, unable to restra...
2023-12-07 05:59:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 694
Chaos erupted instantly. Gakane summoned his shadow clones to counter those rushing towards him, while also spotting the Sage trying to cleverly retreat with a few people. He called out to Devran.
"Devran! I'll handle things here. You go after them!"
"Got it!"
As Devran dis...
2023-12-06 04:52:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 693
"Your Majesty, urgent news has just arrived from the Cavalry. It seems there was a clash in the Capital's Fifth Wall District between the healers of the Crown Prince and their former colleagues, resulting in the partial destruction of a building. The number of casualties has yet to be confir...
2023-12-06 04:51:38 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 692
Yuder had insisted on examining his body as soon as they returned.
However, Kishiar argued to the contrary, asserting that Yuder himself, having exerted a lot of strength, might need healing. Though the only marks Yuder bore from felling countless foes were a few mere scrapes and bruis...
2023-12-06 04:51:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 691
After the door closed, Kishiar relaxed his posture and tilted his head back. Through his inverted hair, his red eyes playfully twinkled toward Yuder.
"You still look impressive upside down, my assistant. I noticed the First Princess of Herne seemed quite interested in you. Did you catc...
2023-12-05 04:58:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 690
"Well, this is a surprise, such an illustrious guest has graced us with their presence."
"You must have known I would come, yet you jest so well."
Myra El Herne retorted coldly.
"No, truly, I had no idea. Knowing this is the Herne's front yard, I anticipated someone from yo...
2023-12-05 04:57:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 689
"Commander, a guest has arrived."
'A guest? Who could it be?'
This was right after the literal destruction of the betting arena. Those who would visit had already frequented the soutHerne branch of the Cavalry, marking their presence.
Among them were prominent figures: the ...
2023-12-05 04:56:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 688
A chorus of screams echoed as people fled in terror, their paths crisscrossing with the watchful eyes of the intelligence members.
It was Gakane Bolunwald who stepped forward first, breaking the silence. "There's no need to wait any longer," he declared firmly. "Hinn and Finn, assist t...
2023-12-04 05:06:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 687
"I am acquainted with some here who can provide aid," the Sage had revealed.
It was a startling realization that the Sage, too, had a time before awakening, and hence, acquaintances within the capital. The young Awakeners, including Langbarton, had never considered that the Sage might ...
2023-12-04 05:05:52 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 686
“Your lips are dry, Your Majesty. I will refill your tea.”
The loyal, aged head attendant meticulously poured tea into the Emperor's cup. After sipping the tea, Emperor Keilusa finally spoke, his eyes clear and resolute.
"The reactions are largely as expected. The confusion o...
2023-12-04 05:04:35 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 685
"Is it true that Duke Peletta is currently in Charloin? Moreover, he demolished an illegal betting fight club and arrested several nobles' sons who were habitual gamblers? What is this all about?"
To this inquiry of Crown Prince Katchian, his attendant bowed deeply.
"Exactly as I...
2023-12-03 05:32:56 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 684
Cyregina, who had been staring blankly at him, glanced at Reneve and then clenched her teeth, swallowing hard.
"I will speak!"
Yet, before Cyregina could proceed, one of Nukijo's subordinates, who had been cautiously biding his time, eagerly stepped forward, raising his hand. Thi...
2023-12-03 05:32:21 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 683
"...We should ascend as quickly as possible."
"Indeed. That would be wise."
Kishiar agreed with Yuder's words.
However, surprisingly, there was no need to hurry. The ones they were seeking appeared before them on their own.
"I hear the clash of weapons from afar."
... 2023-12-03 05:31:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 682
"Regina? We know her. She was the one who led us here."
After those words, the young Awakeners began to chatter among themselves.
"That person we saw yesterday and today, her name was Regina, right? She explained to us about the Awakeners' arena and asked if we were interested."<...
2023-12-02 06:24:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 681
'Permission to the third basement. The abilities of Reneve and Cyregina... Yes. I'm beginning to understand.'
Earlier, Nukijo had mentioned that the problem was that both individuals from Durban had awakened their powers.
On the day Reneve awakened, it wasn't just her. Her longed...
2023-12-02 06:23:40 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 680
Until just yesterday, the Awakeners trapped on the third underground floor were in a position where they had to fight each other upon encounter. In the face of the harsh reality that not killing the other meant their own death, any friendship or dialogue was meaningless.
However, now t...
2023-12-02 06:23:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 679
"...I'll give you money!"
The cry, born of desperation, flowed out, causing Yuder's footsteps to momentarily halt.
"How much would it take for you to just leave? A hundred thousand gold coins? No, maybe half a million would be better. That's a fair amount for a mutual benefit, ri...
2023-12-01 04:59:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 678
"Sir Zuckerman! Are you alright?"
The Cavalry members behind Nathan Zuckerman, intending to assist him, cried out in surprise.
The stealth Awakener, realizing she was visible to others, was just as shocked.
Suddenly, the power that had cloaked her vanished. Her attempts to ...
2023-12-01 04:59:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 677
Once again, Sunz, sensing something, looked up and shouted.
"Someone else is coming from that direction!"
The already tense atmosphere shifted once more at his cry. The faces of the Cavalry members and the Awakener Brigade members lost their composure, showing distinct rigidity, ...
2023-12-01 04:58:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 676
Yuder's straight drilling from the underground left the path downwards in disarray, with many parts shattered and collapsed.
In the darkness, devoid of even a lantern, the situation of treading an unfamiliar path was hardly favorable for the Cavalry. However, their rigorous training an...
2023-11-30 05:26:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 675
Several days ago, Kishiar La Orr had accurately anticipated this entire situation during a conversation with Yuder.
"Charloin has a distinctive character, blending the exclusive temperament of the South, forged through prolonged battles with the Southern tribes, and the mercantile spir...
2023-11-30 05:25:34 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 674
Those loyal to Nukijo were not only present in the Black Orca Tavern but existed everywhere in Charloin.
On days when the Awakener fighter betting matches, which Nukijo had been particularly attentive to lately, were held, his subordinates would temporarily cease their usual activities...
2023-11-30 05:25:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 673
"You've arrived."
A single emotionless sentence, yet hearing it strangely made him feel like crying.
Amidst the overwhelming surge of emotions, Elpkins struggled to contain himself. Around him, chaos reigned supreme. Yuder scanned the scene quickly – the coarse shouting of Nuki...
2023-11-29 05:34:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 672
In the moments just before chaos erupted on the stage, a tall man with ordinary brown hair and a strangely blurred appearance was addressing the first arrivals, who had just come to participate that day.
"So, it seems everyone has come here for money, right?"
"Well... yes..."
... 2023-11-29 05:33:35 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 671
As the bell signifying the start of the fight rang out, Yudrain slowly raised his hands above his head. Jack, startled, flinched noticeably.
A boy, whose ears sprouted like a dog's atop his head, hastily revealed his claws and teeth, readying himself to attack. However, Yuder paid him ...
2023-11-29 05:33:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 691 A Thousand Tender Feelings (Epilogue)
Five years later, in Hangzhou.
"May I inquire the surname of the young lady? Oh, Miss Pan, is it? I've long heard of your reputation! Please believe me, Miss Pan, as a fortune teller with an iron mouth and a reputation for countless accurate predic...
2023-11-28 12:20:17 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 670
'That person...?'
During his stay at the Star of Nagran outpost, he had seen several second-gender Awakeners. Consequently, he knew well that those possessing second genders were not particularly special, whether they were Alpha or Omega Awakeners, and it was impossible to distinguish ...
2023-11-28 04:55:40 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 669
Something felt amiss.
Not long ago, Jack, a boy who had escaped from the Star of Nagran's southern stronghold, now a successful candidate in the first round test of the Cavalry's second recruitment, looked at the scenes unfolding before his eyes and thought to himself.
'It seems ...
2023-11-28 04:55:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 668
Meanwhile, Nukijo was receiving an unusual report from a subordinate.
"What? The Southern Army of the Empire has entered Charloin? What are you talking about? Their main force is in Lakota, not Charloin."
"That's what I'm saying. For some reason, they entered without any prior no...
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