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.
"You must have seen the strange cracks that appeared in the west, when the monsters began acting oddly. Do you remember?"
"I have seen similar things before…"...
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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 their minds, but their hearts told a different story. They struggled to break free from the chaos, but no path of escape from the Cavalry's encirclement was in sight.
2023-12-17 05:33:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 moment he grasped the divine sword, an unusual surge of magic power burst forth from the cloaked figures around him.
Kishiar, a mage with superior magic power sensit...
2023-12-16 05:05:28 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 remembered the intense pounding of his heart when he first saw those stains from afar, the memory still vivid.
As Yuder's gaze grew increasingly cold, Kishiar explained the ...
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Chapter 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.
"The Star of Nagran, even if belonging to the same group, members from different strongholds barely know each other. With internal strife brewing beneath the surface...
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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 been together since we came to support this cause, a fact well-known to many. Earlier, out of fear, we couldn't disclose where we came from, but in truth, we are... escape...
2023-12-15 05:14:51 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 unharmed.
But to say he was in the same state as before would be incorrect.
Kishiar's previously uncreased clothes were now stained with dirt and smudges. In ...
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Side 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.
Currently, in a critical situation where his sole lord and master, the one and only object of his loyalty, might be in danger, it was unthinkable to send someone else a...
2023-12-15 05:13:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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.
"This land harbors all the conditions for endless imbalance. Those targeting you are not only us, and what we did was merely add to the inevitable repercussions of imbalance...
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Chapter 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,' a servant that was adopted by Duke Pelleta, the Commander of the Cavalry."
Nathan Zuckerman's hands, which had always remained calm, briefly paused. In their mutua...
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Chapter 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, and flipped him over with a kick to his back, swiftly disarming him. In an instant, he twisted the torn sleeve of the enemy's garment to bind Aton's hands and feet, displa...
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Chapter 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 branches protruding from the brown earth weakly claimed its former glory.
The transformation seemed beyond human capabilities, yet Yuder's expression was far from tr...
2023-12-13 05:31:26 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 consumption, significantly slowing mobility and decision-making.
Although capable of handling multiple attributes, using them all at once or indiscriminately would ...
2023-12-13 05:30:55 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 to Yuder's hurried command.
"I cannot do that."
"Then who will protect the horses?"
Scanning the surroundings quickly, Nathan Zuckerman released the re...
2023-12-13 05:30:24 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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.
Yuder mused that these men, who had long masqueraded as a trading company, were unlikely to be overly strong or brutish. Instead, they would likely be more unassuming and int...
2023-12-12 05:51:34 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 first to appear was a southern man, the same one Yuder had spotted from atop the building earlier.
Though Yuder couldn't understand his words, the man's mumbling in ...
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Episode 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, overgrown with weeds, and not a single window was open. The curtains were tightly drawn, making it impossible to peer inside.
For Yuder and Nathan Zuckerman, this was a w...
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Chapter 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 climbed the tree and leaped onto the roof of the adjacent building. It was a movement too quick to catch with the naked eye.
Yuder easily followed suit, using the power...
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Chapter 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 of hiding?"
"I see, so that was it."
After Langbarton and Ella barely survived biting their tongues, the Cavalry publicly announced the incident, but with a t...
2023-12-11 05:27:53 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 been investigating the whereabouts of the Sage outside when they had bitten their tongues, missing the horrific scene. Yet, the sight before him was enough to imagine the dr...
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Chapter 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 protect us is not His Highness the Crown Prince, but Duke Diarca, who placed him in that position. The Duke is soon to become the one who holds everything in this Empire. ...
2023-12-10 05:58:32 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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, "I am fine… it's just your well-being that concerns me."
"Do not worry about us. This is nothing!" another chimed in.
Their number had dwindled; Langbarton ...
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Chapter 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 for those who had departed for the investigation, chose to briefly return to the Cavalry branch.
"Nathan, I shall return with my assistant. You go ahead to the locati...
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Chapter 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. However, this darkness differed slightly from the sorrow shown when speaking of the Second Prince, whom he had raised like his own child.
"Ah... yes. That damned wretc...
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Chapter 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. Sweat trickled down his forehead, and his muscles tensed to the point of stiffness; finally, Sunz seemed to discern what he was looking for and exhaled deeply.
"Phew....
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Chapter 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, the Cavalry members, Sunz, and Emon remained comparatively composed.
"Awakeners with more than one ability are nearly nonexistent. Even if they do exist, escaping ...
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Chapter 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 standard practice to restrict the movement of those under suspicion until the matter is resolved. But, coincidentally, if it's true that the Second Prince was killed by an...
2023-12-08 05:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 certain that these wounds were inflicted by the abilities of an Awakener. Combining this with the location where the body was found and the fact that the Second Prince had ...
2023-12-08 04:59:32 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 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 entered than the First Princess, Myra El Herne, removed her face-covering garment and immediately addressed the matter at hand.
"Indeed, I have."
Kishiar's respo...
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Chapter 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 gaze briefly lingered on the radiant Kishiar, who seemed capable of brightening even the dullest weather, before shifting to Nathan Zuckerman standing silently beside him...
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