............Back in Quartzgate City, "Boommmn... Booommn... Swiish...!!""Bamnn... Boommn...!!""Hahaha... Come on, Brian! What's with those lousy punches? Has the Master of Arms gotten rusty after not having a decent match in a while?" Roland Knightshield taunted with a grin as he faced off against Brian Ironheart."Hey, Roland, don't get cocky. I was going easy on you, thinking you might not be able to handle my new strength!" Brian grinned back and mocked him before laughing."Hahaha... Come on!" Roland laughed heartily, then sped up and leaped towards Brian. They met in midair, causing massive shockwaves from their attacks.Roland's shield and Brian's fist collided, creating a heat and electrifying sensation that made thousands of knights and spectators feel their blood boil."Hooohhhhhh!""Commander Brian! Commander Roland!"The knight squadrons cheered for their commanders with enthusiasm, their shouts filling the area with noise.In the observation space, Aarav Veridian sat

............At the same time, In Capital, Eldoria City.“What... how bold of them!” Pope Aurelius stood in the Sacred Temple, livid upon hearing the news about Amberdale City.“When did this happen? What is the current situation in Amberdale City? And what about Archbishop Deniel?” he demanded, his gaze blazing as he looked at Isolde Moonshroud, who had brought the news moments ago.“It’s been more than half a day, and we are unsure of the current situation. We lost communication with the people I arranged, so my guess is the situation is way out of control. I can’t say for certain that Archbishop Deniel is safe!” Isolde replied, her words filled with concern.Isolde Moonshroud was certain the situation was already precariously dire. Her men were not ordinary; she had selected the elite. After training they had gone through from the last setback, her men were stronger than ever. If they had fallen against these foreign forces, it told her everything about how formidable their enemie

............"Booommn....Whoosh...!!"A large crater formed at the center where Aarav, Roland, and Brian landed, their immense physical power allowing them to drop from a height of 200 meters unscathed. The Cultist Leader watching them felt his scalp tingle and his body tense, but he maintained his crazy smile."Whoosh!" Aarav made a simple swipe in front of him, instantly clearing away the dust and debris, revealing the devastated city before them."This is...!" Roland and Brian were expecting it, but seeing the destruction firsthand reminded them of the tragedy of their own city, making their expressions grim and filled with rage."Keep your cool. Don't charge in recklessly. We need to secure the citizens first if they are still alive," Aarav said in a calm tone, despite feeling his blood boil with rage. He felt the bloodlust directed at him and turned his gaze toward the man in the black robe, only his head visible."Alright, spread out and help secure the citizens. If anyone gets

............"Rise, both of you," Aarav said gently. "There is no need for punishment. The past cannot be changed, but we can ensure a better future. You did what you could under the circumstances, and now we must focus on rebuilding and healing."Archbishop Deniel and Elder Thistlewood hesitated for a moment before rising to their feet. Relief washed over their faces, though guilt lingered in their eyes."You have served Amberdale faithfully," Aarav continued. "Now, I need your help to restore hope and order to our people. They need leaders who can guide them through these dark times.""Yes, my Lord," Archbishop Deniel replied, his voice filled with renewed determination. "We will do everything in our power to aid in the recovery."Elder Thistlewood nodded in agreement. "We will not let you down again, my Lord."Aarav gave them a reassuring smile. "I know you won't. Now, let's work together to bring light back to Amberdale. But before that, let me heal you. You look battered and bru

............Aarav followed Karan to a quieter area away from the crowd and guided Aarav and Lyra to a nice, quiet café. There were only a few people there, making it a peaceful place to sit."Thank you again," Karan said sincerely. "You really saved my life up there."Aarav smiled kindly. "I'm glad I could help. What happened up there?"Karan sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I misjudged the stability of the rock. It's my first time at this competition, and I guess I got a bit too eager.""Climbing can be unpredictable," Aarav agreed. "But you handled it well until help arrived. That's important."Aarav and Karan talked a bit more before Karan asked if Aarav needed any help since he had connections in the city and could assist him. Aarav learned that Karan Miles was actually the son of the City Head of Topaz Summit City.While Aarav was having fun chatting with Karen Miles and waiting for his things he had requested in the Tower of Clarity.......Meanwhile, In the contine