"But, there's something strange about the incident in Delburg. Two Guardians on duty died there, but it seems the issue was resolved by someone before a large group of Guardians was sent there.""If it's not a party of Guardians, then it should be related to a Traveler's party.""Yes, that's also a possibility."…For the first time, Alden heard news about what happened in Coastal Village after they left the village in quite a mess. He understood the suspicions arising among the Guardians in the bar.The Dark Soul that appeared then was indeed a second-floor Dark Soul but had been blessed with intelligence by Conine The Disease. Besides, Cyro, a Dark Soul from the fifth floor and a direct subordinate of Conine The Disease, was also involved. If not for Erin's formidable power that could affect Cyro through the Rune, Alden wouldn't have been able to defeat him in his condition at that time. Moreover, Cyro wasn't using his original body, ma

Alden brought the Elf woman into the lower district. Carrying her on his back, he traversed the dirty and deserted streets."Why are you bringing her? From her reaction, it's clear she has a conflict with Darbend The Eclipse. Didn't I warn you not to get involved with the Emperor's affairs any further?" Black Orb scolded.Alden listened calmly to Black Orb's complaints. At least, thanks to the sudden appearance of the previous guardians, he had time to calm down.It was true that interacting with individuals connected to the Dark Soul Emperors was clearly dangerous, especially when it involved Darbend The Eclipse, who led the Emperors. "You let me get involved with Conine The Disease before; why not now?" he questioned coldly."That was a different case! Getting involved with Conine The Disease might be dangerous, but he's still in hibernation and can't harm you for a long time. It's different when it comes to Darbend The Eclipse!" Black Orb still

The next day, as planned, Alden and Erin entered the Lower District area of Grandburg. The newly risen sun had not fully illuminated the area, perhaps due to the dust in the air preventing the sunlight from fully penetrating."Where were you last night?" Erin asked, puzzled. The previous night, she knocked on the room Alden had booked, but there was no response.Alden looked at Erin gently and replied, "To find this." He said while holding up the painting.Erin wasn't surprised anymore, as Alden often took matters into his own hands. She quickly understood, "Is that the Dark Soul Seed?" she asked.Alden nodded.Normally, an ordinary person could distinguish a Dark Soul Seed approaching the Gate formation stage. However, according to Black Orb, they still had two hours before the Gate fully opened.They had time to prepare and find a suitable location.While walking, the gaze of the district's residents always fell on the

After making preparations, they set off towards the northern part of the Grandburg city.Entering the desolate area after leaving the urban region, dense forests flanked both sides. Besides the path they followed, there were no signs of hustle and bustle. If they continued on this path heading north, they would eventually reach Baldam, the northern edge of the Devon Empire.About a kilometer away from Grandburg, they stopped with the intention of making this place their training ground.Erin complained, "This is even farther than the western forest in Heinburg!"Alden smirked, "The western forest in Heinburg is still within the city limits. Remember that I'll be teaching you a Saint-level Spell." Alden provided clarification to Erin.Erin nodded resignedly. Knowing that generally, Saint-level magic was of a destructive nature, and practicing it near settlements was clearly unsuitable. It would attract the Guardians.Leaving the b

Years ago.Southern continent, Virshire capital.Luth's charred body fell from the sky. With a thud, dust scattered on the ground along with the ashes from Luth's burnt body.Alden, not too far away, silently witnessed everything. Silver Dragon split into two in a single slash, resulting in Luth being burned to ashes.Alden's hesitant steps echoed. For a moment, his voice was hoarse, "Uncle Luth?"With a bewildered face, Alden took steps. As time passed, his pace quickened and became heavier. At the same time, Black Orb's voice continued to echo in his ears, "Alden! Now is the right time to leave!"But Alden paid no heed. For him, time seemed to slow down, filled with the desperate cries from a distance, the struggles of the Guardians.For a moment, one sentence after another appeared in his mind."When the time comes, the Dark Lord will send an Emperor to destroy Virshire. His only goal is to massacre, eliminat