Chapter 71: Kael and the QueensThe outcome of the Challenge between the Military Department and the Basic Class had a significant effect on Nevermore Academy and on Kael.Many people who had looked down on him now respected him, while others saw him as a threat, earning him more enemies. Despite this, many people wanted to befriend him, but Kael wasn't the type to be easily cajoled. He wasn't the kind to normally mingle with others. He believed this habit was related to his past world. He always wanted to be alone and had almost achieved that, except for the lady who claimed to be his servant.Freya was seen walking behind him in the labyrinthine halls as they headed towards the office of Miss Zara, who happened to be Kael's instructor.It was a new day, and Kael had been summoned by Miss Zara to her office. He had completely forgotten about the summoning. It was Freya who reminded him and insisted on following."We could just warp there," Freya complained bitterly. They had Teleport

Chapter 73: Freya was Poisoned "How is she? Has she woken up?" Kael asked immediately after the nurse stepped out of the ward Freya was admitted into."No. She hasn't woken up yet, but she's responding to treatment," the nurse replied, causing Kael to gnash his teeth. The feeling to kill those four girls overwhelmed him that even the nurse could see the terror in his eyes."You can go see her, but do well not to disturb her," the nurse said before leaving his sight quickly, before he could direct his anger at her.Kael quickly rushed into the ward and slowly shut the door so that the noise wouldn't disturb her. She lay on a stretcher with a drip connected to her hand, and her eyes were closed.Kael went closer and grabbed one of her hands. He sniffed in the tears that threatened to roll out of his eyes."How could you take such a risk, Freya?" he asked, looking at her calm face, hoping she'd provide him with an answer."You took the blast knowing fully well it would result in this. I

Chapter 75: Domain Expansion Kael roared, his voice deep and guttural. He swung his arm in a wide arc, forcing the Queens to leap back. He used the brief respite to revert to his human form, knowing he needed more speed to keep up with their coordinated attacks.The Queen Mother watched with cold eyes, her presence radiating control over the domain. "You're just delaying the inevitable, Kael."Kael ignored her, focusing on the immediate threat. Rhea charged again, her sword a blur of steel. Kael parried with his forearm, feeling the sting of the blade. He retaliated with a quick jab, catching her in the ribs and sending her stumbling back.Elena and Vesper flanked him, their movements synchronized. Elena feinted high, drawing his attention, while Vesper swept low with a leg sweep. Kael jumped, avoiding the sweep, but Elena's follow-up strike grazed his shoulder, drawing blood.Kael gritted his teeth, feeling the exhaustion setting in. He summoned the last of his magical reserves, his

Chapter 77: The Manticore II"I can't give you my life," Kael retorted."It's not your choice to make," she said, folding her fist, causing Kael's eyes to widen. He was gasping for air.Suddenly, they heard a loud commotion meters away, and the lady arched a brow."What's going on there? Stay here, boy. I'll be back," she patted his shoulder before leaving him there while he struggled to free himself.He stood there for more than five minutes before Mei Ling and Dogo came to his rescue.The three journeyed into the woods, looking for the student who had poisoned Freya.---A female figure was seen running in the woods. She was running with nothing in sight. Nothing was chasing her, and she wasn't chasing anything either. She was just running. Her feet pounded against the earthy trail, her breathing rhythmic and steady. She had been running for what felt like hours, but she knew it was only a fraction of that. The sun filtering through the canopy above cast dappled shadows on the fores

Chapter 79: Shadows in the Forest He ran with precision and focus. It was as if he knew where he was heading to, and indeed he did. He already picked up the scent of Gareld and was following it into the woods. He freed his body as he leapt into the air, matching a tree as he twirled, releasing his magical essences.A red aura hovered all around him as his presence shook the whole forest. It was so intimidating that the birds in the sky fell down dead."There you are," he screamed out loudly as he gripped the hilt of his sword tightly and increased his steps tenfold, aiming for a slash-through-the-stomach when Gareld quickly noticed him.Gareld sighed before jumping into the air and flipping backward, landing behind Kael, who turned instantly, blocking his attack with the sword. The sound of their metal resounded through the forest."I knew you were going to come, but you made a mistake by coming alone," Gareld said, looking straight into Kael's eyes when Kael smirked."I alone could