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Chapter 759

Everyone was greatly encouraged by the fact that the Awakener fighters from the underground arena, whom they had rescued since arriving in the South, had been much more helpful in this matter than the members.

Among them, two individuals, Reneve and Cyregina, who were unanimously acknowledged as particularly helpful, approached Kishiar with tired and embarrassed faces.

"I've already heard of the deeds you two accomplished. Even amidst yesterday's chaos, you willingly exerted your abilities to assist the members. I am grateful."

Last night, immediately after quelling the chaos caused by the monsters, the most challenging task for the Cavalry members was categorizing and controlling the prisoners. The sheer number of captives, many of whom were injured, posed a significant challenge due to the lack of medical staff at the Cavalry branch and the building's limited capacity.

Most of the captives were Awakeners, and the members responsible for controlling and monitoring them were too few and exhausted from battling monsters. The situation was no different for the allied imperial army's special forces.

In these dire times, the need for a power control device was more urgent than ever. Reneve, who possessed the ability to suppress the powers of other Awakeners, single-handedly created a similar effect.

Using her power, Reneve turned the entire basement of the branch building into a suppression zone. The other Awakeners from the arena and the second-generation members who had passed the entrance test were tasked with guarding the entrances to the suppression zone and repairing the damaged outer areas.

While all performed their duties admirably, Cyregina stood out. Her ability to turn invisible allowed her to patrol outside the suppression zone and meticulously check for any escape attempts. She successfully located and returned several would-be escapees that others had overlooked.

Cyregina, with her level of skill, could have easily fled amidst the chaos. Her choice to stay and assist the cavalry and Reneve was a clear testament to her sincerity.

Thanks to them, the Cavalry members were able to get some much-needed rest.

Hearing Kishiar's praise, Reneve and Cyregina exchanged glances. They looked much more at ease than when Yuder had last seen them, especially Reneve, who had dramatically changed her appearance by cutting her hair short, appearing entirely different from her days in the arena.

Hesitant about who should respond first, it was Reneve who finally gathered the courage to speak.

"Thank you. I merely did what I thought was necessary to help..."

"I feel the same... I'm the one who should be grateful for being trusted to assist the Cavalry, despite being under investigation as a criminal."

"Well, hearing you both say that makes me even more grateful."

Smiling at their words, Kishiar glanced towards the suppression space created by Reneve.

"May I ask how long you can maintain that space?"

"Um... Given my current condition, probably..."

As Reneve counted on her fingers, the surrounding members whispered among themselves.

"What? She's already done the incredible by maintaining it all night, but she can continue?"

"I doubt it's feasible for several days. Maybe one more day, but even that seems challenging."

"I can maintain it in its maximum enhanced state for about a week continuously without any issues. Of course, when I'm sleeping, it will weaken a bit, so I'll need some assistance during those times."

The nonchalance with which Reneve mentioned sustaining it for a week caused everyone's eyes to tremble as if struck by an earthquake.

"A week...?!"

As astonishment and awe converged in the gaze directed at Reneve, her face paled slightly with tension, worried that she might have inadvertently offended the Cavalry members with her unusual statement.

Yuder, having spent a long time in solitude and still finding it challenging to face others' scrutiny, subtly shielded her with his body as he spoke.

"Considering that using one's powers more often strengthens them, this outcome seems natural. If you all cut back on sleep to practice, it's certainly achievable, don't you think?"

"What do you mean 'what'? We were just amazed, not saying we wanted more training!"

"Really? Don't you want to become as strong as Reneve? With so many enemies to confront in the future, are you truly satisfied with just yesterday's level of skill?"

The members, already exhausted from the previous day's events, fell silent at his words. Despite their complaints, they recognized that no one had been harmed yesterday thanks to Kishiar and Yuder's presence.

No matter how rigorous their training, they always encountered situations that pushed their limits. Regardless of their strength, there was always someone stronger.

Unlike the past, where members would feel despondent or envious upon seeing someone of higher skill, the current members were different. Despite sighing and grumbling, they eventually agreed with Yuder.

"Of course, we're not satisfied. We'll become stronger."

Yuder nodded, acknowledging their determination.

"Good. I'll teach you a few ways to train while working. Don't forget to practice them."

"Ugh... ughhh... Alright... Alright..."

As Yuder walked away, leaving the grumbling members behind, he heard Reneve's faint voice of gratitude.

"Thank you..."

Yuder hesitated to respond, then turned away. His gaze naturally met Kishiar's, who smiled wryly and smoothly steered the conversation back.

"The atmosphere has warmed up nicely. The reason I asked how long you could maintain that space was simple. We're expecting reinforcements from the capital in a few days, and I was wondering if you could provide the same assistance until then."

"Ah..."

Color returned to Reneve's face. She nodded vigorously, accepting before Kishiar could say more.

"I'll do it. Yes, I will do it!"

"Are you sure you'll be alright?"

"I've done this countless times. It's not difficult for me at all. I definitely want to help those who saved me."

Reneve expressed her strong desire to assist in the task. Kishiar then extended the offer to Cyregina and the other successful candidates, asking if they could help with the shortage of hands. Of course, they would be compensated for their efforts.

Cyregina readily accepted, and the successful candidates, each moved, received his offer with touched expressions. Those who hailed from the Star of Nagran were especially overwhelmed, realizing that Kishiar remembered each of their names and the events of the previous day. They finally obtained a free smile, escaping the bitterness of having arrested their former colleagues with their own hands.

Yuder watched them and thought that even without a promise of repaying the help received, they would have agreed to aid the Cavalry.

'Reneve and Cyregina may not seem as close as before, but there's no need to worry as long as their genuine wish for each other's well-being remains unchanged.'

After checking the underground control area, he surveyed the ongoing repairs outside. There, those who were absent from the underground were busily fixing the collapsed fences, walls, and roofs.

Yuder's gaze was drawn to a particularly large figure. With deer-like antlers and massive wings, it was Elpkins. Carrying a load of wooden planks, his flying between the ground and the rooftops seemed both unusual and natural.

'Flying has become quite natural now.'

Having joined the Cavalry only a few days ago, he had already earned the right to be a formal member and seemed to have grown close to other members, including those at the branch.

"We should offer to help him too," Yuder mused.

"Yes, his strength and skill with wings will be very useful. He'll improve quickly at this rate," Kishiar responded, following Yuder's gaze.

"Ah! Sir Yuder Aile!"

Just then, Elpkins, having finished transporting materials to the roof, spotted Yuder and flew down with a brightened face. Standing in front of Yuder, his face flushed red, he seemed at a loss for words before finally managing a greeting.

"Hello... are you well?"

"Yes, but why do you call me Sir Yuder Aile? We'll be fellow members soon, so just Yuder will do."

Elpkins turned even redder, fidgeting with his hands.

“No, that… I know that… but you’re such a great person compared to me… Can I dare to do that…”

"There's nothing remarkable about me, so go ahead."

"But how could I possibly..."

"Haha. Then how about calling him 'senior'? We're planning to officially establish such titles between the newcomers and the first-generation members anyway."

Kishiar interjected with a new suggestion.

"Ah...! That's a great title! Senior! It's wonderful! Sir, Sir, Commander!"

While Elpkins couldn't understand what was so great about the title 'senior', he was delighted. He promptly accepted Kishiar's offer of help and, with a face brimming with happiness, repeatedly expressed his gratitude before flapping his wings and returning to his work.

The hunched, intimidated posture he had due to his conspicuous appearance vanished, replaced by a joy akin to a large, happy dog. Watching this, the shadows left by the nightmares of the night before seemed to completely disappear from Yuder's mind.

"..."

The work continued thereafter. Amidst the numerous communications flooding into the southern branch of the Cavalry relating to the events of the previous day, there was also a message from First Princess Myra.

As expected, she was deeply shocked upon hearing the news about Knight Radel.