Chapter 263
"Leader, my apologies for interrupting your conversation. Regarding the tasks you've ordered, there are too many things that require your personal attention and decisions. It seems we can no longer afford to delay…"
"Ah, this has gone on longer than I anticipated."
At the request of the young mage who had interrupted his discussion about their research, Micalin abruptly rose from his seat.
"I understand you all need rest after battle, but...
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Chapter 286 Is My Wife a Princess?
As they watched Li Tai stride away, sweeping his sleeves, no one knew quite what to say. Li Wuling spoke up, "Lin San, are you truly not considering a military career? Although I disagree with your viewpoint, I greatly admire your courage. Few dare to speak to my grandfather in such a manner."
Lin Wanrong laughed, "Speaking the truth is a sign of respect for the old general. At present, I do not wish to join the military, but lif...
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Chapter 285 Declining the Army
"No more, no more," Lin Wanrong chuckled, hopping out of the combat ring. He laughed and said, "Little General Li is indeed a martial arts prodigy. I'm not his match. I concede, I concede."
Li Wuling had a rich family tradition in martial arts; he was undoubtedly skilled. However, compared to Lin Wanrong, a semi-expert who had also seen the battlefield, he fell short. Lin Wanrong had sparred with him for a few rounds, not fighting ba...
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Chapter 284 The Enigmatic Lady
"Hahaha…" He let out three hearty laughs, arranging his thoughts. From her single sentence, he had already deduced who the young woman before him was. A meeting outside a dilapidated temple, he wondered if it was a stroke of fortune or misfortune. He chuckled a few times before responding, "Miss, we are not acquainted, your words aren't quite appropriate. I find myself unable to reciprocate, perhaps you should confide in someone else. I ...
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Chapter 262
For the sake of the patient's stability, Micalin allowed no one other than himself and Yuder to follow. Yuder shot a glance toward Kishiar, then followed Micalin directly up to the upper floors.
Inside the room they entered, following a corridor cluttered with broken items, several wounded mages lay asleep.
"These are the ones who were injured at dawn. I put them to sleep with magic for a quick recovery."
With that explanation, Micalin move...
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Chapter 261
Suddenly, Lorna's expression turned peculiar as she unexpectedly came to understand the true reason why their respected leader had left his position in the council of Elders. Yuder was equally perplexed, uncertain how he should respond.
'...Didn't he say they were friends?'
Thais had confidently declared that Micalin, the head of the Western Mage Union, was his friend and would respond amicably when presented with the letter. However, the reactio...
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Chapter 260
With their comrades' safety at risk and their patience worn thin, the mages were beyond the point of calm. Before joining the frantic mages, Yuder turned his gaze to Kishiar.
"What should we do?"
"We can't afford to lose the mages who've been with us so far. We need to rescue those still inside first and assess the situation."
"Understood."
Kanna, Emun, whose forte wasn't combat, Priest Lusan, and Prince Ejain remained behind while ev...
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Chapter 283 Serendipity
Since returning from the Reclining Buddha Temple, Lin Wanrong's mood had improved considerably. Although he hadn't found Qingxuan, at least he now knew that the Reclining Buddha Temple was indeed the Jade Buddha Temple, and Qingxuan had not deceived him. The appointment on the seventh day of the seventh month seemed distant, but as long as he persevered, there was a chance he could see Qingxuan earlier than expected.
Upon seeing his soaked ...
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Chapter 282 The Fairy and the Strong Woman
This girl, she had made such a request, wasn't she forcing him to make a mistake? Lin Wanrong thought embarrassingly. Seeing his hesitation, Yushuang pouted her small mouth, her face blushing as she hummed, "Coward! I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of, hmm—"
A powerful embrace pulled her into his arms, her small red mouth was tightly blocked, a pair of mischievous hands gently stroked her waist, her breath was light,...
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Chapter 281 Liar
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a body good; all who follow my path enjoy a carefree life." Lin Wanrong hummed to himself as he got up from bed, having slept soundly after the previous night's fatigue. When he stepped outside, he noticed the rooms opposite were vacant; the two young ladies had already risen and were nowhere in sight.
Bored and in the middle of his morning exercise, a petite maid, her cheeks pink with cold, came running towar...
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Chapter 259
What did it mean to say that being too competent could also be a problem? Unlike other times, it was difficult to ask this question outright. However, they were not afforded the leisure of further conversation. From behind, a new scream echoed again, and Kishiar readied his sword once more. A vivid blue energy slid down the silvery sword.
"We have no time now, let's talk later."
As Yuder nodded, Kishiar turned away. But after a few steps, he seem...
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Chapter 258
Before him lay the bodies of a couple of monsters, already brought down and writhing in their death throes. The sight of him blocking the massive strike of a new monster with a thin sword, without being pushed back an inch, was so nonchalant that it bordered on awe-inspiring.
Yuder watched him, stretching out his hand towards the monster that appeared from Kishiar's diagonal blind spot, tearing through space itself.
'Now there.'
As soon as ...
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Chapter 257
It was a flash of light, ephemeral yet consequential.
"..."
In the brief yet profound silence, the logs gathered by Yuder's power shattered into fragments. The monster that had been standing still behind them also split in two with a strange sound, sliding apart. Black bodily fluids gushed out, soaking the ground, and the dense forest that had been thriving let out a mournful cry.
Then, more trees than those broken by the emerging monster b...
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Chapter 280 The Lantern Riddle and the Red Thread
This wordless riddle perplexed the crowd; they couldn't even make out the question of the puzzle, let alone guess the answer. When they saw him pick up a brush, they knew an answer was in the making. Anticipation surged through the onlookers, as they realized Miss Zhiqing's third riddle was on the verge of being cracked.
Lin Wanrong handed the note to the attendant, saying, "Please, read it out loud."
The att...
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Chapter 279 The Lantern Riddles (Part 2)
"In order to make this more fun, anyone who can't solve the riddle has to drink a cup as a penalty. And if someone can solve Miss Zhiqing's riddle, when she comes later, let's invite Miss Zhiqing to share a drink with him. What do you all think?"
The crowd responded enthusiastically, their eyes filled with eager anticipation. It seemed that Miss Zhiqing held quite the charm. The Eldest Miss was surrounded by people, and it ...
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Chapter 278 The Lantern Riddles (Part 1)
"Marvelous," Young Master Tian gently tapped his palm with a small fan, his face filled with a smile. "The young lady's beauty is divine, like a fairy among mortals, and her talent is astounding. I am truly in awe. Please, ladies, accompany me upstairs."
Lin Wanrong gave a thumbs-up to the Eldest Miss. Xiao Yuruo's face reddened slightly, and with a glance at him, she took her sister's hand and said, "Yushuang, let's go ups...
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Chapter 256
The two of them stopped talking and looked at each other. Kishiar turned around and immediately issued an order.
"Yuder, follow me. We're going to check on the mages. Everyone else stays put and protects one another. The majority of you are not yet acclimated. Leave the guarding to the Hinn and Finn Eldore."
"Understood!"
The mages were within a stone's throw, close enough to reach with a quick sprint. However, letting one's guard down in t...
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Chapter 255
At Nathan's command, the Peletta Knights silently, yet quickly, nodded and commenced to move, vacating their posts with startling efficiency. From within the carriage, the two servants, who had been eavesdropping, failed to hide their mixed emotions and met each other's gaze.
"Assassins from Aeril... The Third Prince seems intent on assassinating Prince Ejain entirely. What in the world will become of me?"
"You're worried about your safety after ...
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Chapter 254
"Nathan! Is that the sign left by the Duke this time?"
Upon hearing the Peletta Knight's question, Nathan Zuckerman lifted his eyes, silently nodding as he folded the piece of paper he held in his hand.
"Yes."
"And there are no peculiarities again?"
"He advises us to follow at a slower pace."
"A slower pace?"
A knight with a grim scar on his face scratched his cheek, lost in thought.
"Is he intending to delay our ren...
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Chapter 277 The Search
Lin Wanrong and the two young ladies craned their necks to watch the floating lotus lanterns. The three of them stood in silence, like unnoticed clay beads amid a sea of people, their presence unseen.
Looking up at the gleaming jade disk nestled in the vibrant night sky, a woman standing atop a building heaved a faint sigh. Her gaze unwittingly swept over the bustling crowd, but she failed to notice the three unnoticed clay beads amidst the ...
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Chapter 276 A Faint Trace
From afar, amidst the bustling crowd, there walked a woman dressed in a yellow gown, her face obscured by light veil, her steps light and graceful. Even in the throng of thousands, her figure remained exquisite and her beauty indescribable. Strangely, no one could get near her in the crowd.
The pencil in Lin Wanrong's hand dropped onto the ground, his mind a blank canvas. He had envisioned their reunion countless times, but when it finall...
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Chapter 275 The Lantern Festival
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month was the Lantern Festival, commonly known among the people as the Shangyuan Festival, or colloquially as the "Lantern Festival." By tradition, the Spring Festival was considered finished only after the Lantern Festival's celebrations had concluded. As such, the Lantern Festival was one of the most significant holidays in Great Hua.
[TL: The name "Shangyuan" literally translates to "first ev...
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Chapter 253
"We are that Cavalry."
In the silence that filled the space, countless emotions swirled with each carrying its own shock. Yuder turned his head slightly, giving a brief glance at Kishiar's expression. He had completely understood the misunderstanding the mages were having, and given there seemed to be no prior or future circumstances worth investigating, he thought this to be the appropriate moment to reveal their identities, as Kishiar had originally ...
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Chapter 252
The Magic Spring Ruins. Yuder mulled over the unfamiliar name for a moment, then quietly recalled his memories.
'What were they researching? Were there such ruins in the Great Sarain Forest?'
The Great Sarain Forest, known for its mysterious vitality, had long been believed by many to be a place where ancient treasures could surface if one were to dig beneath it. Countless individuals, too many to name, had wasted their lives excavating near the ...
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Chapter 251
"I appreciate your offer... Can I have a moment to think it over?"
Gakane couldn't outrightly reject the mages’ goodwill, nor was it his place to independently make a decision about such a critical matter. He slightly bowed his head, his face displaying polite consideration. Kishiar gave a small nod, seemingly applauding his judiciousness.
"Yes, of course. It's not like we're expecting to leave immediately. Please consult with the others and th...
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Chapter 274 Journey to the Capital
The chill of spring was biting, and the cold wind was sharp as a knife. The hard, frozen ground, recently dusted by snow, was riddled with clumps of soil turned icy. As a result, the carriage traveled with a rough jolt. The air was filled with a faint scent of gunpowder from spent firecrackers. The just-thawed river flowed with a gurgling sound, its crisp and clear noise stimulating the spirit.
Every household had hung lanterns a...
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Chapter 273 Desolation
"It's going to snow." Luo Min gazed at the brooding sky, a sigh of melancholy escaped him. He moved forward, his steps, both aged and solemn, crushing the wilted grass beneath, making a rustling noise. The withered branches along the path, rattled in the chilly wind, wailing mournfully, were like skeletal fingers, reaching out to the horizon, painting a scene of desolation.
From the moment Luo Min received the imperial decree of his demotion...
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Chapter 272 Imperial Decree
Alas, this woman was so lovestruck, even he found himself moved. Holding the talented lady Luo in his arms, Lin Wanrong lightly patted her shoulder, saying, "Don't speak so. From now on, we will take care of each other, love each other, strive hard, progress together, bear sons and daughters, and prosper Great Hua."
At his words, Luo Ning's heart pounded several times, her face flushed bright red as she shyly said, "Big brother, you're ...
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Chapter 250
The place the mages had directed them to was an old building erected at the edge of the forest that extended from the Great Sarain Forest, visible right at the proximate distance.
"This place is merely a temporary facility for resupply, not much to look at. But please, do come in."
As the mages entered with the injured carried on a stretcher, a few others inside hastily rose and rushed towards them.
"What happened? Did you meet the priest?"...
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Chapter 249
Kishiar's gift of five direct subordinates and the privilege to select collaborators was still intact, unused even once. Until now, the only person Yuder had considered for this role was Enon, but it seemed appropriate now to add Gakane to the list.
'The condition was someone from the Cavalry, not at the level of a Deputy Commander, so there should be no issues.'
More importantly, Gakane's shadow clone ability suited very well with the plan Yuder...
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