“Young Master Archie?! Where are you?" Someone shouted from a distance, without even needing to ask; it was Slide the guard.
The man with a panicked face looked in all directions, searching for something. Occasionally he makes long jumps to maneuver and take a higher position. From the trail of that jump, a flash of yellow light formed from the guard's shoulders. The light was coming from the small crystal that was previously green.
“Has there been any unidentical changed in that armor, Slide?”
“Huh?!” Slide, who didn't realize Archie was above the Torpor gate, became more panicked when he saw that the young master seemed to be playing in such an unexpected spot. "Young Master? How did you get up there? Hey…hey…what do you want to do?”
Archie's investigation when he penetrated the mist was not wholly in vain, even though he did not find the seal that Isaac had referred to in his little notebook. Still, something else had started to reveal for sure.It's true about the leak in the pipe connected to the pump in the research building. A slight leak, but it was realized too late, made the mist that was sucked into the pipe coming out of the gap and made anyone who entered the area feel like they were inside the mist.That way, at least, they know what the symptoms and fate of the residents will be if the mist comes out of the district area.“So you didn't find any Young Master Isaac’s seals? Yeah, we can't just walk into the mist, so it looks like it might be difficult.” They can feel disappointment in the words of Professor Votick.<
This man was Zachary Whitehall, ruler of the Town of Krakal. His figure looks dashing and muscular, forming mighty muscles wrapped by his light clothes and breastplate.It was inappropriate for the head of a state like him to leave his territory without any acceptable reason. Without knowing who would take his place when he left—when Zachary left his residence, his daughter and the son he was most proud of, Isaac, wasn't there.But he couldn't loosen after hearing who would come to their house."I have come as you wish. Now explain everything!" His cold and profound speech style made the other party reluctant after hearing Zachary's voice.There was no mistake. Zachary always squared off to be ready for war. Viewed from any direction, the man could immediately parr
A solemn dialogue begins. The three men who had followed Hadriel could only follow the events as they happened as intermediaries. They don't want to interrupt an important pre-planned chat.This time, their goal is to track down the bandit group—Moneybags and uncover the involvement of the international syndicate—The Clowns. The church and empire wanted to discuss the matters behind closed doors to maintain their secrecy and not let unauthorized people know too much.If the rumors about a traitor within the church spread widely, the public's trust might decrease. That way, a domino effect will occur, where the interests of the higher-ups are the main reason for preventing something like that from happening.Making arrests is undoubtedly not easy, let alone facing a problematic group. Bringing in a large
"How? Is there something strange?”"There isn't any. The strange thing is, the atmosphere here seems too quiet, which gives me the creeps a little.”After traveling for nearly half a day on horseback, it had been quite a while, they—Zachary's personal bodyguard, were waiting and standing guard outside a building far away from their town. Apart from Zachary himself, no one is allowed into the building. So, they took the initiative to take precautions knowing that the party that had invited them was the church.“We didn't bring you all the way here just to be ambushed by the enemy. You should be able to think that far, right? This shows how important the discussion this time is.”Someone wearing a hood commented on the two bodyguards' behavior
The atmosphere wasn’t that different from the room where the previous discussion occurred. Zachary and his two bodyguards whipped up their horses after hearing the reports from the town. “At the times like this? Damn it! It's like the empire is deliberately using us as bait.” "Stop complaining! We've come this far, and we'll keep at it." Zachary spoke a light word but had deep meaning for those who heard them. He is the leader, and he also has to maintain the circumstances to keep getting better. “Yeah. Right. We've always made it so far. We just need to keep it up." While balancing on top of the galloping horse, the bodyguard drew his words more positively. The sun had already set when they were about to go home, resulting from their journey being quite far from the
Somewhere near the Wellstead border.Perhaps no one had noticed—no one could have witnessed—that someone had just fallen from a tree. It should be pretty dangerous from that high up and could easily break someone's arm. Oddly enough, that person didn't move at all after hitting the ground.It didn't take long for red liquid to start flowing from his body lying on his stomach. If you look closely, this person has died with a wound from an arrow that penetrated right into the back of his neck.It wasn't difficult to distinguish the arrow that pierced the neck from an ordinary arrow, one of which was that it disappeared not long after completing its task—killing the victim.With several tens of trees behind, a man walked closer to confirm the death of his
“Yeah, Young Master sure isn't getting enough rest. He even woke early in the morning and circled around the camp to pay attention to the refugees.”The uttering Slide then stretched his body on a wooden table.Zachary's entourage had just arrived, along with his two bodyguards and someone in full armor—Luca, The Crusader. The purplish mist immediately drew their attention which rose high and could be seen outside the city when the sun started rising. They knew it was from the Lenilf district, and the whole party turned their horses without much ado.Even though they were talking in whispers, Archie still felt the presence of an extra person and came to his senses like that.“Oh, Mister Zachary. Welcome," said Archie, who then tried to stand up, b
“Oi? Young master!?"“Get a ride and immediately bring Archie to my residence.”"Do it!" Two bodyguards ran away from the incident to obey Zachary's strict order."Do you think what I think, Master Zachary?" Luca asked as if he already knew what answer he would get. Combining all the information they had received so far, everyone who knew the world would naturally understand.Humans can't continuously use magic spells until their MP runs out. There is a limit to the minimum amount of MP needed to recover quickly. Just like human labor, they can slowly recover by resting as long as they don't work themselves to death on the spot.But still, the MP case is a bit different.Latest Chapter Archie awoke to a peculiar and unfamiliar dream, disorientated by the commotion outside. Looking around, he struggled to grasp his surroundings and the situation at hand.Gradually, he realised he was lying on a bed of soft grass, when suddenly a loud noise shattered the silence. It was the voices of the people who had just emerged victorious against three raging demons.He gingerly touched his temple, feeling the tender wound. While he couldn't recall much from the dream, he sensed it had been unnervingly vivid and had left him anxious.Getting up, Archie surveyed his surroundings, taking in the warriors' smiling faces and cheerful chatter. They wore expressions of fulfilment after their triumph over the demons. Archie was relieved to still be alive but overwhelmed by the reality of the situation. As the group entered the city, they saw that chaos had already begun to unfold. Buildings were on fire, people were screaming and running for their lives, and there were strange creatures roaming the streets. Akhem and Harlequin seemed pleased with the destruction they had caused, but Archie felt a pit in his stomach."What have you done?" he asked, looking at them with horror."We have done what needed to be done," replied Harlequin. "We are bringing change to this world, and sometimes that requires sacrifice."Archie shook his head, unable to comprehend the cruelty of their actions. "This isn't change, it's destruction. Innocent people are dying because of your actions."Akhem chuckled. "Innocent? There is no such thing as innocence in this world. Everyone is guilty of As the group made their way through the desert, Archie couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about the situation. The sandstorm had died down, but the air was still thick with dust and it was difficult to see more than a few feet in front of them. Akhem and Harlequin led the way, with Archie following closely behind.Suddenly, Akhem stopped in his tracks, causing Harlequin to bump into him from behind. Archie almost ran into Harlequin as well, but managed to stop just in time. "What's going on?" he asked, confused.Akhem turned to face them, his eyes scanning the horizon. "We're being followed," he said in a low voice."Followed? By who?" asked Harlequin, also looking around."I don't know yet. But we need to keep moving and be cautious," replied Akhem.Ch. XVIII: Fin.
Ch. XVIII: Singularity
Ch. XVIII: Eccentricity
Harlequin and Akhem exchanged glances before turning back to Archie, who was still trying to process the information. "We don't expect you to make a decision right now," said Harlequin. "We understand that this is a lot to take in. But we hope that you'll consider it and join us in our cause."Archie remained silent, unsure of what to say. He had always thought of himself as an ordinary person, not someone with the power to change the world. The idea of possessing a grimoire and using it to achieve such a goal was overwhelming.After a few moments of contemplation, Archie spoke up. "I need some time to think about this. It's a big decision, and I can't just jump into it without knowing all the facts.""Of course," said Akhem. "Take all the time you need. But keep in mind that the longer we wait, the more difficult i
As they walked through the crowded streets, Archie couldn't help but notice the fear and anxiety on people's faces. He wondered if it was related to the strange occurrences happening lately.They arrived at the town square, where a large stage had been set up. A man in a white suit was standing on it, addressing the crowd."People of Krakal, I come to you with a message of hope. For too long, we have suffered under the rule of corrupt leaders who care only for their own interests. But I promise you, things are about to change."The man's words were met with mixed reactions from the crowd. Some cheered, while others remained skeptical.Akhem turned to Archie and Harlequin. "That man is dangerous. He's using the people's fear and frustration to gain power."<
As Archie continued to train with Harlequin and Akhem, he began to notice their growing obsession with the idea of changing the world. At first, he didn't think much of it, but as their training progressed, he couldn't ignore the darker undertones in their conversations.One day, while they were resting after a training session, Archie brought up his concerns to Harlequin and Akhem."Guys, I have to be honest with you. I'm not sure I'm comfortable with this idea of changing the world. What if we cause more harm than good?" Archie asked.Harlequin and Akhem exchanged a quick glance before turning back to Archie."Archie, we understand your concern, but the world as it is now is flawed. We have the power to change that, to make it a better place for everyone. Don't you wan
The world was in turmoil. Wars ravaged the lands, famine and disease were rampant, and natural disasters were becoming more frequent. In the midst of all this chaos, two individuals emerged with a grand plan to change the world. Their names were Akhem and Harlequin, and they were the leaders of a secretive organization known as The Clowns.Akhem and Harlequin believed that the world was in dire need of a massive transformation, and they knew just the way to achieve it. They had discovered a powerful artifact called The Tree of Elders, which they believed held the key to their grand plan.According to legend, The Tree of Elders was a sentient tree that had existed since the beginning of time. It was said to possess unimaginable power and wisdom, and those who were worthy could gain its favor and wield its power.Akhe
“Like I said before, we just need to buy time until the time limit for summoning these demons runs out.”"How long?""I don't know. It could be days, or even months.”"That's crazy. We can't possibly last that long,” Dannais was frustrated to hear that.Naturally, even though Archie only exaggerated a little, it doesn't mean that the potential for it to happen doesn't exist at all. If the demons existed and survived by absorbing things from this world, then they wouldn't be able to continue to defend against it and the humans would definitely be wiped out in a few days.“I'm just exaggerating. Since I fought them first, they haven't gotten stronger or weakened, it seems my thinking in that direct
The situation at the church had not been much different since Archie had left it some time ago. The bandits and guards were still squabbling and attacking each other while occasionally cooperating when the demons attacked them. Even so, it didn't seem like it would make their fortunes any better.Archie still has a somewhat blurry look in his eyes, the effect of a ritual that somehow he could do. He thought, it seemed that indeed the holy power was intertwined with each other, or, Elashaa Whitehall's body which was empty of holy power, still had traces of being able to receive the holy power from the Grimoire of the Light.Occasionally, and not infrequently, earthquakes still occur wherever they are. Everyone just thought they were facing a natural disaster, but no one would know that this was one of The Clowns' plans.