If Ezra’s previous experiences of dungeon raiding had taught him anything, it was that the strongest creatures always guarded the treasure in the final chamber, and this Rock Troll was no exception.“Alright, it is two against one. We can kill this one easy peasy,” Sam huffed, taking things more casually than he should have. Slaying the Cave Troll had worked wonders for his confidence, making him throw all sense of caution out the window.Ezra, however, was smart enough not to jump into a fight without gathering any intelligence. Instead of rushing in for the attack, he scanned the Rock Troll with his Dragon Eye skill.[Dragon eye activated!][Target identified: Ancient Rock Troll.][Type: Heavily armored primal guardian.][Strengths: The Rock Troll is capable of crushing enemies as large as griffins and ogres with its powerful fists. Its rock-hard skin makes it extremely resistant to physical damage. Explosives may work on it sometimes, but the Rock Troll can regenerate from any wound

As the congratulatory messages flashed before Ezra, his thoughts went back to Sam. The rookie had done his best to assist him at every step despite having no experience of raiding dungeons. But one cruel blow ended his life in the most anti-climactic way possible.“I am sorry. I should never have allowed you to pair up with me,” Ezra said remorsefully, his voice heavy with grief. He tried to push the boulder off Sam’s back, but it was so heavy it was impossible to move it even by an inch.“Damn it!” Ezra sighed, his frustration ringing clear in his agitated voice. Even as drops of sweat rolled down his forehead and drenched his suit, he continued pushing against the boulder, hoping against hope that he would be able to roll it off the corpse. “Come on! Move already!”“Your partner is already dead! Getting that boulder off his back won’t bring him back!” Marlin interjected, doing his best to calm Ezra and help him see reason. “Sam knew what he was doing when he joined your team and deci

The crowd breathed a sigh of relief as Servius vanquished the demonic skull, and the dark clouds disappeared from the sky. But the demon’s warning still echoed in their ears, his words weighing heavily on their fragile hearts.So far, the people of Magaravia had lived a safe and secure life, sheltered from the dangers of the world outside. But the sudden appearance of the demonic skull showed them how vulnerable they were even inside the walls of the city.All this time, the residents of the capital had only heard about the undead menace from their distant relatives and often dismissed most stories as idle gossip or rumor. However, the message from the sinister skull made them realize the threat was as real as the light of the sun.The crowd did not remain silent for too long. Once the demonic skull disappeared, they started discussing the matter in hushed whispers, their hearts already swayed by the ominous claims.“We are all going to die if His Majesty doesn’t do something!” a young

As the minutes rolled by, the clouds drifted away, and the moon reappeared in the night sky surrounded by her entourage of blinking stars. A cool breeze blew from the east, soothing the senses, and cicadas buzzed in the distance, adding to the feeling of solitude.Ezra moved closer to Tanya, and she gently leaned on him, laying her head on his shoulder. “I wish this night could last forever,” she whispered. “I don’t know how this war will end, but I just want to freeze this moment and take comfort in your company while I still can.”“Don’t worry, we will get through this. Even the darkest night ends when the sun comes out. We just need to have faith,” Ezra replied.Tanya looked at Ezra and put her hands on his suit. “You know, I always thought I would join the sisterhood of Ishani and become a High Priestess someday. But somehow, I can’t imagine myself in those white robes anymore. And I think it’s because of you, Lord Ezra Romanov.”Ezra blushed as Tanya looked deep into his eyes, an

After flying around all the neighboring villages, Princess Aleena was finally satisfied and decided to call it a night. But instead of returning to the palace, she asked Ezra and Tanya to let her explore the city streets.It was a dangerous idea to wander the streets of Magaravia at this late hour, especially since Aleena was next in line to the throne and Tanya had a bounty on her head. However, Ezra agreed to the proposition and promised to give her a tour of the city since it would allow them to win her trust.Setting the Wind Rider down on the roof of the mansion in Verdant Gardens, Ezra and Tanya escorted Aleena through the estate and hailed a carriage to take them across the city.Since it was past midnight, most of the people were fast asleep in their beds, but Aleena’s escape had put the guards on high alert. The Longmans were prowling the streets at every turn, and the riflemen from the city guards were scouring the alleys and knocking on every tavern door to find the culprit