The only scrolls Ezra had used in his life were low-level summoning scrolls and teleportation scrolls. But the scrolls decorating the shelves inside the glass cabinets were far superior to the ones he was used to seeing.“What kind of scrolls are these?” Ezra asked as he stared at the rolled parchments wrapped in golden and silver threads with different types of bows securing them in place.“These are not your ordinary scrolls, dear boy. The scrolls you see here are Legendary Scrolls! They were crafted by some of the most powerful mages and sorcerers on this continent and are more valuable than enchanted weapons,” Madam Moonfrey replied and slowly made her way to the cabinet in front. Unlatching its glass door, she let Ezra have a good look at the treasures on offer. “Choose any five scrolls of your liking, and we will call it a day.”“That sounds like a poor deal. I am selling ten different crafting components that can only be obtained by killing the undead. And don’t forget there ar

Round two of the Grand Dueling Tournament was set to kick off a week later to give all participating Gunners a chance to take a quick breather and hone their skills. Additionally, this long break would also allow the Gunners to choose a partner for the next round since it was going to be fought in pairs.For now, Ezra had no partners in mind since he barely knew the other participants. In order to keep his identity a secret, he had avoided lingering in the Arcadium for too long, and this distanced him from all the other Gunners.However, after today’s flawless victory against Felicia, the other participants had finally taken note of him, and some were even eager to get acquainted with him and learn a trick or two.Although the veterans considered it below them to mingle with a newcomer who had just qualified for the second round, the other participants were excited to meet the masked stranger who had taken the tournament by storm, upsetting all calculations.As Ezra entered the specia

When Ezra had first laid his eyes upon that note on the window sill, he expected the blackmailer to ask him for money or use his influence to upset his chances in the dueling tournament. But Angelo’s offer came as a bolt from the blue.“The Nightshades are a bunch of murderers and thieves. I would not even think about rubbing shoulders with them,” Ezra replied without a second thought.But instead of being angered by Ezra’s response, Angelo maintained his calm. “My Lord, you call us murderers when we are actually just trying to do the devil’s work and get our hands dirty to protect this kingdom. That is really unfair.”“Just how are you protecting the kingdom by killing innocents?” Ezra retorted, staring daggers at Angelo. His twisted sense of right and wrong did not sit right with him. “I never order the killing of innocents. Perhaps you have misjudged my comrades,” Angelo replied in the politest manner possible. “What about those four men killed by your assassin inside that blind a

Led by the old necromancer, Vorus, the undead armies continued their march northward, ravaging every village in their path and laying waste to acres upon acres of fertile farmlands and green pastures.In just a few days, Vorus’ unstoppable forces surrounded Cekunia from all sides. While the sorcerers present inside the city tried to focus their spells on dealing with the ground troops, the Frost Wyverns launched an aerial assault upon the city.Fortunately, the Flame Towers were able to hold off the initial attack by launching fireballs at the undead fliers and unleashing ember bursts at regular intervals to keep the skies clear. However, things quickly took a horrific turn when the cunning necromancer chanted an eight-tier spell to summon a Legendary Undead from the adjoining sea.The Sea of Calansas was churned from its bowels as a deadly whirlpool opened at its center, swallowing the fishing boats and wrecking the larger war galleons.But this naval catastrophe was only the beginni

Tanya leaned on Ezra’s shoulder as the motor wagon glided down the empty roads. Most of the traffic had been diverted to the sub streets, and the sidewalks were being patrolled by armed guards.The king’s advisors had made special arrangements to ensure the guests arriving for the evening ball would have a smooth ride to the palace and no anarchists could stir up trouble on the streets.Since tensions were on the rise after the recent fall of Cekunia at the hands of the undead forces, to appease the public and mitigate damage, the king’s ministers had ordered the officials to organize a small fair the following week and reduce the tax rate for all citizens of Valaria.All these carefully planned measures had assuaged the immediate fears of rebellion and restored normalcy to the city. However, the advisors knew that the anarchists and fear-mongers would strike back at the slightest opportunity.To avoid any unpleasant incidents, the security arrangements around the palace had been tight