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The Successor System Under Attack 3
The battle raged on around the palace, yet those in the ballroom remained in grave danger. Most of the guests had already fled. The intruder seemed unbothered by their retreat. His focus remained fixed on the Crown Prince and his guards.The room had fallen into complete silence; no one was making the first move. "Just who is this? Why do they have to come now of all times?" Eron gritted his teeth in frustration. This was one of the rare occasions when the palace’s defenses were comparatively weak.A series of unforeseen crises across the kingdom had drawn the Swords—those who acted as the Royal Family's pillars and handled threats of this level—far away. The nearest Sword would still need several minutes to arrive.Even beyond the Swords, many of the palace’s finest fighters were absent, spread thin by the kingdom’s growing issues.‘If only those great families would step in, we wouldn’t have to dispatch so many of our own forces. But this seems too deliberate. The timing is too per
The Successor System The Young Prince
Within a large, heavily guarded room, a man sat seething with rage. The King, Eadric, had been moments away from retiring for the night when the sound of an explosion tore through the palace grounds. Before he could fully comprehend the situation, Royal Guards surrounded him, relaying the unthinkable—an attack on the Royal Palace.This was the first time something like this had happened since his reign.‘They dare to insult me like this,’ he thought, his fists clenching so tightly that his knuckles turned white. His fury simmered beneath the surface, threatening to boil over.Sensing her husband’s turmoil, Queen Cecile reached for his hand, wrapping her delicate fingers around his. She offered no words, but the silent gesture spoke volumes, grounding him amidst the storm of emotions.After waiting a little for Elora and her guest, the attack on the main hall happened less than a minute after she left with Celestia. The room fell quiet as a young man dressed in armor addressed the Kin
The Successor System Strange Attribute
In a city not far from the palace, a lone silhouette perched on the edge of a towering building. The figure had two massive swords strapped to his back, their weight seemingly inconsequential. “The palace is under attack?” he muttered, his voice laced with faint surprise. A smirk curled his lips. “Give me five minutes.” A crackling energy began to surge around him, and his demeanor shifted dangerously. “It must be those guys. Perfect timing,” he said, his tone alive with menace. “I was just getting bored.” *** Back at the palace, in front of Prince Erwin’s chamber, a tense standoff unfolded in the large dim hallway. Seven royal guards stood at attention, their eyes fixed on a figure cloaked in black and white. Despite his unassuming posture, the air around him felt heavy with danger. This was definitely one of the intruders. ‘I couldn’t even sense him until she came this close. This is bad,’ the head guard thought, his gaze narrowing. ‘He’s no ordinary enemy. He might be beyon
The Successor System I understand now
The three guards attacked with fierce determination, each moving in sync to maximize their chances. The A-rank with regeneration abilities charged head-on, his dual aura-coated katanas flashing under the dim light. His strikes were relentless, each swing aimed at vital areas. Yet, as expected, his blades passed straight through her, finding no purchase.The other two guards flanked her, the fire mage launching streams of searing flames while the teleportation user darted in and out, attempting surprise strikes. Their combined efforts should have overwhelmed any opponent, yet she remained untouched. Her form flickered almost lazily, her exhaustion apparent in the way she moved, yet none of their attacks landed.“Damn it!” The fire mage hissed, unleashing a massive fireball. It exploded on impact, filling the hallway with smoke and heat. But as the dust settled, she stood there, completely unharmed, her black and white cloak barely ruffled.“Are you done?” she muttered, sounding more bo
The Successor System Despite the Sacrifice
The head guard stood alone now as the other guards left stayed out of what was to come. His body tense as he gazed at the cloaked figure standing amidst the crumpled bodies of his comrades.His chest tightened as he recalled the brutal efficiency with which she had dispatched the others. Blood pooled across the polished floor, but the guard forced himself to focus. They hadn’t fought in vain. Their sacrifice had revealed something important: her ability wasn’t invincible.‘Attacks over a certain strength activate her counter,’ he thought, his grip on his sword tightening. ‘But if I can keep my strikes just below that threshold… she’ll have to dodge. And I can land a hit. I hope this is right.' The woman tilted her head, her bored expression unchanging despite the carnage around her. "What the hell are you thinking?” she asked flatly, her voice laced with exhaustion. She wasn't expecting her ability to be figured out so soon with these little casualties. The regeneration guy was truly
The Successor System Protect the Royal Siblings
Two figures dashed hastily through the hallway."We're getting close. Be careful," Elora said, her voice tinged with urgency.Art nodded, already aware of the situation. He could feel the intense mana emanating from up ahead—proof that the fight had begun.‘Did we really have to come? I can tell the guards fighting the intruders are strong. They should be able to handle it,’ Art thought as they neared their destination. ‘Well, no harm in spectating a bit of action.’Moments later, they arrived, slightly out of breath from the constant running. But the scene before them was not what they expected.Blood pooled across the floor, bodies scattered like discarded dolls. At the center of the carnage stood a lone woman.Not far from her was a man, his face twisted in disbelief.‘Why does he have such a silly expression?’ Art wondered before realization struck. ‘Oh, she’s the princess. Now that I think of it, this was a dumb move. I should’ve stopped her from coming. That guy is definitely cu
The Successor System Survival Games
Three minutes...That's all it took her to defeat them all. And it lasted this long only because of the S-rank guard.Except for him, Art wasn’t sure if any of the rest were alive.At this point, he was sure that he had made the wrong decision. He could die here.‘Dammit,’ the head guard was barely hanging on to his consciousness. He had many injuries, including a missing arm. The defeat was certain when he lost his right arm in the first attack. He believed that her ability activated after a threshold was passed.What he didn’t expect was that if you go below that threshold, her abilities also activate. So his attack was lower than the threshold, causing the center to take effect.Her abilities were just too broken. That was the major reason why the strength difference among those of the same rank existed. And he was on the weaker end of S-ranks.He had no chance from the beginning.After that, the rest can pretty much be guessed."I'm sorry," he muttered to Art. He had failed his w
The Successor System Fire and Sword Arrival
Art could barely catch his breath after the punch. “Didn’t she say she wouldn’t kill me?” The skin of his true body art disappeared along with his true weapon. 'Two—no, one more blow like this could actually end his life. ' He wanted to speak up, but he couldn’t. ‘So I couldn’t help them in the end. Well, I did my best.’ No one could blame him for whatever happened next. But the fact that his heroic deed wasn’t being witnessed wasn’t a good thing. Just then, he heard a voice in the large hallway. “To think things have gotten to this level,” a man said, walking through the bloodied unconscious guards before stopping in front of the S-rank guard. “She got you as well.” “I’m sorry. I was incompetent. But be careful. Her abilities…” The head guard could barely finish before losing the last bit of his consciousness. “It’s a good thing His Majesty sent me here. This is the end of the line for you,” Krai declared. After being sent out by the king, he headed as quickly as he
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Everyone in the room, from the regular guards to the Pillars and Leaders, was astonished when Art spoke up—more so, with complete composure."Ho..." Draca Vampir leaned forward, an intrigued smile forming on her lips. She wasn't the only one interested.'How is he able to stay calm under their gazes?' the head guard wondered in shock. Even he wouldn’t be this relaxed.The king studied Art, equally surprised, before a faint smile appeared on his face. 'It seems my daughter has really good eyes.'"What is your name?" the king asked. A question like this meant the king had personally taken an interest in him. Art knew this well. At this point, there was no use in trying to keep a low profile."I am Art Von Silver, Your Majesty." The moment he spoke his name, everyone's attention snapped toward the Silver family, who had remained conspicuously quiet throughout the discussion.Seated among them was the Silver Family Patriarch, Astre Von Silver, a man in his sixties with long silver hair
Impervious
'No! No! No! No! No!' Art raged internally.He knew they were going to be rewarded, but he hadn’t expected to be called out in front of so many important figures.What would happen to his plan of staying hidden? This wasn’t what he wanted.Elora and Erwin were escorted in just after the announcement.Those who had protected the young royal siblings stepped forward, led by the head guard—who had lost an arm. The regeneration-attribute guard was also present, along with a few others.A total of three out of the seven guards had died, leaving only four stepping out. Excluding Art, who decided to try and sit this one out.'What the hell is he up to now?' The head guard shot him a glare, but Art ignored it.The king drew in a breath, then spoke, his voice steady yet heavy with meaning."You have done more than fulfill your duty. You have bled, fought, and endured hardship not for glory, not for coin, but for something far greater—my children, your future rulers, the heirs of this kingdom.
An audience with the King
After several more minutes of discussion and plans on how to handle the Kyusei, the next reason for this gathering began."Let them in."***The hallway was unnervingly silent as Art and the others stood outside the grand chamber, waiting.They weren’t alone. A handful of palace guards were stationed around them, ensuring no one stepped out of line. Most of them had exhausted expressions, though they stood firm. Some were even glancing at the group with admiration.Art couldn’t blame them. These were the people who had fought tooth and nail to protect the palace, the royal family, and, by extension, the entire kingdom. He was just… there. His eyes drifted toward the head guard—who was notably missing an arm. He had yet to see the man after the battle, so there was no avoiding it now."You brat," the head guard muttered as he approached, eyeing Art like he was some unruly recruit. "You really had me worried back there."Art blinked, caught off guard. "Me? I thought you were too busy b
War
Art checked himself one last time in the mirror.His appearance was unusual, and that was because he was dressed in formal clothing.The reason for this was the grand occasion taking place in the palace.Yes, he was still here. The attack on the palace had happened the day before yesterday, and the palace was already nearly recovered.But the lives lost could never be recovered.After the attack, he had been held captive as a potential suspect. He spent most of yesterday morning being questioned, and in the end, he was deemed a friend of the kingdom— even a hero for protecting Elora and Erwin. It was a little more complicated than that, but who was he to deny such an honor?Later today, all those who fought for the kingdom were going to be rewarded, so he had to get ready.At this moment, a large conference was being held somewhere in the palace.All the great families had to attend, along with some of the Swords and the Supreme Guard.Which meant a lot of very powerful people were
The Sovereign
"I see you've done quite a lot already."The voice of the man who had just arrived cut through the dust and debris, his bright yellow eyes glowing faintly.As the dust settled, a burly man came into view, two large swords strapped to his back. His expression wasn’t one of anger at the destruction surrounding him but rather one of excitement.He had arrived at the palace moments earlier, but as much as he wanted to engage these infamous mages in battle, his first priority had been ensuring the king’s safety. Now that he had confirmed all was well, he had finally made his way here.To his fortune, the intruders were still present.But he hadn’t expected to find two of them.They were members of a group called the Kyusei—a faction that the kingdom had started taking note of two years ago. The organization was believed to have been formed around that time, and its members were no ordinary warriors or mages. Each was on par with the Swords and Pillars, the kingdom’s strongest fighters. And
Fire and Sword Arrival
Art could barely catch his breath after the punch. “Didn’t she say she wouldn’t kill me?” The skin of his true body art disappeared along with his true weapon. 'Two—no, one more blow like this could actually end his life. ' He wanted to speak up, but he couldn’t. ‘So I couldn’t help them in the end. Well, I did my best.’ No one could blame him for whatever happened next. But the fact that his heroic deed wasn’t being witnessed wasn’t a good thing. Just then, he heard a voice in the large hallway. “To think things have gotten to this level,” a man said, walking through the bloodied unconscious guards before stopping in front of the S-rank guard. “She got you as well.” “I’m sorry. I was incompetent. But be careful. Her abilities…” The head guard could barely finish before losing the last bit of his consciousness. “It’s a good thing His Majesty sent me here. This is the end of the line for you,” Krai declared. After being sent out by the king, he headed as quickly as he
Survival Games
Three minutes...That's all it took her to defeat them all. And it lasted this long only because of the S-rank guard.Except for him, Art wasn’t sure if any of the rest were alive.At this point, he was sure that he had made the wrong decision. He could die here.‘Dammit,’ the head guard was barely hanging on to his consciousness. He had many injuries, including a missing arm. The defeat was certain when he lost his right arm in the first attack. He believed that her ability activated after a threshold was passed.What he didn’t expect was that if you go below that threshold, her abilities also activate. So his attack was lower than the threshold, causing the center to take effect.Her abilities were just too broken. That was the major reason why the strength difference among those of the same rank existed. And he was on the weaker end of S-ranks.He had no chance from the beginning.After that, the rest can pretty much be guessed."I'm sorry," he muttered to Art. He had failed his w
Protect the Royal Siblings
Two figures dashed hastily through the hallway."We're getting close. Be careful," Elora said, her voice tinged with urgency.Art nodded, already aware of the situation. He could feel the intense mana emanating from up ahead—proof that the fight had begun.‘Did we really have to come? I can tell the guards fighting the intruders are strong. They should be able to handle it,’ Art thought as they neared their destination. ‘Well, no harm in spectating a bit of action.’Moments later, they arrived, slightly out of breath from the constant running. But the scene before them was not what they expected.Blood pooled across the floor, bodies scattered like discarded dolls. At the center of the carnage stood a lone woman.Not far from her was a man, his face twisted in disbelief.‘Why does he have such a silly expression?’ Art wondered before realization struck. ‘Oh, she’s the princess. Now that I think of it, this was a dumb move. I should’ve stopped her from coming. That guy is definitely cu
Despite the Sacrifice
The head guard stood alone now as the other guards left stayed out of what was to come. His body tense as he gazed at the cloaked figure standing amidst the crumpled bodies of his comrades.His chest tightened as he recalled the brutal efficiency with which she had dispatched the others. Blood pooled across the polished floor, but the guard forced himself to focus. They hadn’t fought in vain. Their sacrifice had revealed something important: her ability wasn’t invincible.‘Attacks over a certain strength activate her counter,’ he thought, his grip on his sword tightening. ‘But if I can keep my strikes just below that threshold… she’ll have to dodge. And I can land a hit. I hope this is right.' The woman tilted her head, her bored expression unchanging despite the carnage around her. "What the hell are you thinking?” she asked flatly, her voice laced with exhaustion. She wasn't expecting her ability to be figured out so soon with these little casualties. The regeneration guy was truly
