Chapter 14
Count Servia was trembling with a blanket over his head, locked inside his castle. It was after he had heard the news that the entire territory was already surrounded by the Council.
As the thought that it was only a matter of time before he was caught suffocated him, the Count felt like his own residence was like a prison, even though he was clearly inside it.
"Where on earth is the grand master of the merchant group and what is she doing!"
Chapter 13
Hugo's brows furrowed slightly, and Ardel hurriedly spoke, fearing that another ice spear might come flying at him.
"There was indeed a mage who set fire to the land where the monster was buried, but this person is not him."
"Then who is it?"
"...He claims to be Leonardo Blaine, but he's a different person. I don't know his real name either."
At Ardel's words, Hugo asked back as if he didn't understand.
"He says he's Leonardo Bla...
2024-04-07 13:21:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 12
Flynn felt like his head was spinning. He was clearly having a conversation, but it felt like there was no communication at all. The things he had been chasing after were suddenly pouring out from a strange place, leaving him unable to gather his thoughts.
"So, are you certain that Blaine is at the lord's castle right now?"
"Well..., as far as I know, yes, but the man in the photo you showed me wasn't him."
"He wasn't this man?"
"No. H...
2024-04-07 13:21:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 11
The work was quickly finished with the two of them.
'Using the underground like a freezer.'
Right now, the only thought in Flynn's mind was that he needed to inform the Commander about this fact immediately.
'There must be a reason why the Delberg Merchant Group came all the way to the north. I had guessed it was because of the Monsters. If they're using the underground like a freezer, are they storing the corpses of the Monsters underground...
2024-04-07 13:20:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 10
Seeing the man unexpectedly welcoming him, Flynn answered a bit awkwardly.
"Hello? We meet again. I still haven't found that person yet."
"Ah, not yet? You came all the way here while investigating."
"Yes, somehow... Um, I have something to ask. Could I possibly request your cooperation?"
"Huh? Ah. It's possible, but I need to move all these things quickly right now. Actually, I should have moved them early in the morning, but I drank ...
2024-04-07 13:17:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 9
Hugo glanced at Flynn, who was examining the detector, and spoke to the count again.
"That's enough for the gratitude. However, Count Servia, if you are the lord of this place and have jurisdiction over the nearby towns, such delayed responses should not occur again in the future."
"Yes, yes, you're right. I suppose we need to re-establish the system for when a fire breaks out—"
"Your detector is quite an outdated model. How about applying ...
2024-04-07 13:15:41 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 8
Hugo and Flynn stood in front of the main building of the count's residence, waiting for the door to open out of courtesy. Even without peering inside, they could sense the chaos within.
After a few minutes had passed, just as Hugo was about to force the door open and enter, the central door opened, and the count personally greeted them with an awkward smile.
"It's an honor to have Your Excellency visit us from such a distant place."
At the c...
2024-04-07 13:14:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 7
"Blaine, there you are."
The sound of angry heels clicking echoed. As he turned his gaze, a captivating woman with an evident look of annoyance was walking towards him. It was the grand master of the Delberg Merchant Group.
She approached him with quick steps, brushing her hair back with a quite angry expression, and spoke to him in an accusing manner, glaring at him with fierce eyes.
"I told you there's no good in provoking the count. Why do...
2024-04-07 13:13:45 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 6
"Blaine, what kind of disrespectful behavior is this towards the count?"
At the grand master of the merchant group's words, the man jumped off the sofa and went to the door. Then, still with an expression that seemed to annoy people, he grabbed the doorknob and said,
"It's because you keep pampering him that the old man is throwing a tantrum like a pig that hasn't eaten for days, isn't it?"
"What? A pig? You bastard!"
Count Servia completely threw away ...
2024-04-07 13:12:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 5
Flynn brought his nose close to the soil on Hugo's outstretched hand and sniffed it. Then, with surprised eyes, he said,
"The smell of oil...!"
As Hugo nodded, Flynn asked,
"Then... is it arson by someone else?"
"Yes, it seems so."
Hugo stood up and brushed off his hands as he continued,
"Leonardo Blaine is known to be very skilled with fire. It could be a trap, but thinking simply, I don't think he would have needed somethi...
2024-04-07 13:12:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 4
Hugo stepped outside the tavern and quickly scanned the faces of the drunks leaning nearby as he descended the stairs. He then surveyed the dark town landscape, searching for the person wearing the black hooded cloak.
However, despite his immediate pursuit, the person had already disappeared, nowhere to be seen. He hastily checked the nearby alleys and took out his detector, but the device's light remained still.
The faint mana that had been linger...
2024-04-07 13:11:39 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 3
"Anyway, if anyone catches my eye—"
"Hey... hey, be quiet."
As one of the men continued talking thoughtlessly, the one who had made eye contact with Hugo jabbed his companion in the side with his elbow.
"Why do you keep hitting me?"
While the men were still chattering, the innkeeper quickly brought the food and placed it on Hugo and Flynn's table.
"Here's your order."
"Ah, thank you."
Flynn smiled and thanked the inn...
2024-04-07 13:10:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 2
The news that Hugo Agrizendro, the commander of the Council's army, was personally going to capture Leonardo Blaine was enough to elicit a buzz of excitement from many people, even though the Council had always been searching for him.
The fact that Hugo, known as the strongest mage in the empire, was personally taking action meant that this time, there was a real possibility of Leonardo's appearance being revealed to the world once again.
Until now...
2024-04-07 13:03:04 +0000 UTC View PostSynopsis:
Leonardo Blaine, the true war hero of the Raina Logia Empire and the commander of the Armsilver 11th Squad, is dishonorably discharged for disobeying orders during the final battle that could have led the Empire to victory in the territorial war. People criticize and point fingers at him, and after being released on parole from prison, he disappears without a trace.
Three years later, his name has been forgotten by the world. The Council has been persist...
2024-04-07 13:02:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 364
"Ugh."
The White Tiger Tower student who was properly ambushed collapsed on the spot.
Another student next to him shouted in surprise.
"Wardanaz!!!"
"Yeah."
"Wha... What are you doing! Why are you attacking us! Are you crazy?!"
"You guys threw the turkey at me first."
"We... We were playing around! It was a joke!"
"It was a joke, huh."
"Yeah!"
"I see."
Yi-Han chanted a spell while swinging his...
2024-04-07 12:58:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 363
It didn't seem like the skull principal would allow the professors to arbitrarily take a break from lectures and go out due to his personality.
'What is it? It's not like they'll take students with them... Hm?'
Yi-Han, who was lost in thought, suddenly felt an unidentifiable anxiety rushing in.
It was an anxiety that he himself didn't know why he felt it.
"Is anyone there?"
"!"
The friends on the second floor looked out th...
2024-04-07 12:57:34 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 362
When Yonaire arrived at the workshop after receiving the message, Yi-Han was still frowning and glaring at the flask.
"It's still not done."
"Yi-Han. Let's eat lunch and then do it."
"No. There are still impurities left."
"It's fine to have that much left, so just give it."
"It needs to boil enough to be completed, not just be completed."
"The person who ordered it says it's fine, so why...!"
Yonaire was dumbfounded,...
2024-04-07 12:56:37 +0000 UTC View PostHi, as of right now, the chapter for Turning has caught up to the Author's, so from now on the schedule for Turning will follow the Author's, which is 3 chapters per week*,
Turning: every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, around this hour.
*As per author’s note, this is just temporary. The original release rate is 5 chapters per week
To make up for that, I will be releasing not one, not two, but three BL novels to keep you guys. Do not worry, there will stil...
2024-04-07 12:50:34 +0000 UTC View Post[Turning] Author’s Q&A
Hello. I've gathered the answers to the questions you asked in the previous post.
I sincerely thank those who readily took their precious time to leave questions despite the sudden request.
There were many questions that unexpectedly poked at certain parts or were fun, so it was interesting and enjoyable to write the answers.
Thank you for cherishing and kindly looking upon Yuder, Kishiar, and the other fri...
2024-04-07 12:35:13 +0000 UTC View Post[Turning] Collection of Questions and Answers and <Yuder-Kishiar Couple Checklist>
Q. I'm curious how you decided on the names "Kishiar" and "Yuder"! Do the two names have meanings?
Since the protagonist Yuder has a rigid personality, I thought it would be nice if the name had a contrasting softer feel. (Sorry Yuder) Fortunately, it came to me right as I started writing, but Kishiar was actually difficult to finalize until t...
2024-04-07 12:33:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1060
Without a word, Yuder handed the journal to Enon. Opening the first page, Enon stared at it blankly for a long time.
Eventually, he let out a deep sigh under his slowly furrowed brows, closed the cover, and turned his head towards Yuder. Yuder met his gaze, which held an unfathomable meaning, without avoiding it.
"...If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have thought of coming this far. Even if I had come alone, I definitely couldn't have found this...
2024-04-07 12:31:21 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 361
"What a shameless guy. Now that you've escaped the crisis, you're saying you can't pay?"
Yi-Han looked at Raphael as if he couldn't believe it.
"There's such a conscienceless guy in this world... Are you really a knight?"
Gainando also looked at Raphael as if he couldn't believe it. Raphael exploded and shouted.
"Who said I won't pay! I'll pay! I said I'll pay!"
"Strongly denying it like that makes it even more suspicious."
<... 2024-04-06 13:02:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 360
"Actually, doesn't Professor want to participate in the dark magic gathering?"
Not all professors in the world were like Professor Boladi.
Among professors, there were more cases than one might think where they wanted to (tactlessly) mingle with students.
Especially if it was an unpopular school like dark magic, it was even more so.
It would be difficult to get along with other professors at Einroguard, so the loneliness would be even...
2024-04-06 13:01:20 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 359
The dark mages didn't stay near the cemetery because they liked cemeteries.
Of course, some peculiar dark mages did like cemeteries, but it was rare for a mage to choose a cold and gloomy cemetery over a warm and cozy fireplace.
The reason dark mages stayed near cemeteries was because it was advantageous for dark magic.
By becoming familiar with the energy of death, they could become closer to undead summons, gain additional mana for variou...
2024-04-06 13:00:31 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1059
No matter how many times Yuder blinked, the characters that appeared in his mind remained the same, and there were no further sentences following them. Feeling an indescribable emotion, he lifted his fingers from the paper.
"Enon."
"What?"
"There's a message left for you at the very front. I think it's best if you read this before leaving."
Without even turning his head, Enon replied in his usual voice.
"I told you it seemed to...
2024-04-06 12:47:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1058
Enon took a deep breath, his surroundings whirling as he began to circle the area. His lemon-colored eyes sparkled ferociously, like a predator eyeing its prey, meticulously scanning the interior of the laboratory. It was a gaze similar yet entirely different from any he had shown before.
"I've only ever searched this place following the methods of Luma. It was so familiar to me that I never considered any other approach. Luma never put much effort in...
2024-04-06 12:46:24 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1057
Yuder pondered in silence, his thoughts consumed by Enon's words about the desperate struggles of extinct races and humans, a perspective he had never considered before. It seemed there was indeed merit in contemplating this aspect, just as Enon had suggested.
As Yuder remained lost in thought, Enon furrowed his brows and spoke, "Ah, don't take it too seriously. I didn't mean to imply that Luma's efforts or yours were meaningless, given that destructi...
2024-04-06 12:43:49 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 358
"Magic stones are ultimately just substitutes. To replicate the purest mana a mage can create with magic stones..."
"Is that important right now?"
Yi-Han pointed at the penguin mixed-blood mage lying face down and spoke to Eumidiphos.
He wasn't particularly curious about how difficult it was to replicate high-quality pure mana with magic stones.
It was much more important whether the crazy mage was trying to pass his research task ont...
2024-04-05 13:04:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 357
"It's all done."
"What?!"
Alcicle was startled.
While he was talking with Eumidiphos, Yi-Han had finished organizing.
"Already?! All of that?!"
"What have you been doing?"
Eumidiphos looked at Alcicle disapprovingly.
To think he had just piled up and neglected an amount that a first-year student could organize so quickly.
"Ah, no... I was going to organize it too, but... it had that kind of impossible complexit...
2024-04-05 13:03:38 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 356
'This is bad.'
For a struggling researcher, there was no more terrifying phrase than 'Let's take a look at how your research is going these days.'
In fact, Alcicle was trembling so much that his teeth were chattering.
"Alcicle Pengerin. Get a hold of yourself. Are you going to show weakness in front of the inspector?"
"I... I know. If we kidnap the in-inspector..."
"I said get a hold of yourself."
"Y-Yes, I understand." 2024-04-05 13:02:59 +0000 UTC View Post