What on earth is this man doing?! How dare he insulted me to this degree!!! Then he smells some kind of burning. That’s when he realized the smoke is rushing from his pocket and when he felt it outside his pants, he gulp and cursed the young man. The empire army is still shocked at what is going on and before they can continue pondering. An explosion appears inside the barrier of their commander. The barrier only shook but after a few seconds, cracks started forming which made the smoke ooze out from the barrier. Then a sound of falling on the ground was heard while smoke still oozing from the barrier. ** (1-hour earlier) How did it come to this? If only I didn’t let the greed get the better of me from the start… Now the lord she swore fealty will make her sacrifice herself by infiltrating alone the stronghold. Good thing, she still wore the knights of Narva kingdom. If I were given a chance, I will take my family and friends to flee from the empire. Our leaders are ruthless a
Bea can’t still believe her eyes what she just witnessed right now.My God. This guy is really something, he is able to adapt quickly and change his plan. What makes him more terrifying is how he can do it alone and be a victor in the end.One hour ago, they met the spy he anticipated infiltrating the stronghold again.At first, we do not believe him but when he shows us the number of bombs he retrieves changes our minds.The main plan to make the empire believe that they are in an advantageous position was not changed but the other plan was canceled.He quickly canceled his plan to wait for the Crown Prince but rather decided to face the commander of the enemy alone.The spy told us everything, the secret weapon and the secluded path they created to infiltrate the stronghold.Jin told the knights and soldiers to vacate the stronghold using the secluded path in the forest while the magicians will continue to bombard the enemy once the empire commander reaches the gate.He also intende
Are you kidding me?! Oh, come on! Really?! If there is a god of comedy, please reveal yourself right now as we have a lot of talking to do!I cannot believe that I just witness a current transformation of a human into some kind of demon shit!Yes, I am angry! Why can’t this world give me a proper ending to my first major task?I was laughing internally to my enemy earlier because I thought if the dude survives, he will die of a heart attack someday due to anger issues. Though I know I am the reason for that anger.But now I think my blood pressure is rising and the dude will laugh at me if he saw my expression.Good thing I was hiding just beside a tree. It’s just been 30 mins since I took him down and now this? What kind of ridiculous gag show is this?I tried to calm myself and when my normal composure resumed, I walk and find Robert which is currently in the front right now and ready to combat once the transformation finish.Robert noticed my presence heave sighed with relief.“I t
I gulped, this is it. The final stage of the boss is like the video game I played. Fortunately, our lifeline suddenly shows up.Bea and the medieval cannon show before my eyes.I hurriedly stand up while the density of dark mana is getting heavy that surrounded the demon.“Everyone stop the healing! All the healers come here!” I shoutedMay it be from the empire or the Narva kingdom, I don’t care as the healers from both sides start running towards our location.“Bea, please order all the knights and magicians to protect us if the demon finishes his preparation and starts to attack us.” JinShe just nodded her headI placed my hand on the knob and feel an ominous aura. I turned the knob and pull it.The artificial core suddenly drops to the ground. I took it and placed it in my chest pocket.I start to release mana on my palm that surrounds the whole cannon.So this is how it can be operated.I hurriedly urged every healer including Elena to infuse mana using their chant of healing.E
“Are you saying that this newly created weapon destroyed that whole area?” Crown Prince asked in astonishment while pointing to the area specified in his question.“That is correct Your Highness.” Bea“And you’re saying that when the healers use that weapon, no explosion occurred?” This time the crown prince pointed the weapon.“No explosion occurred just a calming and brilliant light?” The crown prince continued.“Everything you said just now is all correct Your Highness.” BeaThe crown prince places his hand on his chin and ponders something.“I’ve never heard nor read any circumstances in the royal palace. Can anyone explain how it’s possible?”This time no one spoke but all of their gazes turns on me who silently enjoyed my cup of coffee.The crown prince, commander of the stronghold named Magnus, Bea, Robert, Elena, and I are currently inside the house prepared in advance for arriving crown prince.Luckily, the house is outside the radius of the explosion and is well prepared lik
“Selene is the spy who I formed a contract with. She already held the bargain on her end and it is my turn to help her and get her family from the empire.” Jin “Are you really going with her?” Crown Prince “Yes, besides it is an opportunity to know more about the empire. Do not worry, I will not dig deep and dwell there for too long. Just give me 4 days and I’ll be here again.” I told them and continue telling my plan The traveling from here to the empire will take two days and another 2 days to get back here to the stronghold. I will use the time needed by Selene in helping her family flee from the empire to gather intel. Good thing for us, the last supplies arrived during the war and the carriages of merchants were halted by the royal knights that accompanied Bea and Selene when they retrieve the cannon weapon. Once we finish our task in the empire, Selene and her family will stay and be on house arrest for the time being in Lithe City on Hayne’s Territory which everyone agreed
I just smiled and give her 1 gold coin and left the shop with the books. The next stop is the adventurer guild. I quickly left the book shop and proceed to Adventurer Guild.As expected, the establishment and guild itself are a bit the same as what the anime portrayed. They have a section for the cafeteria, a lounge area to relax, a waiting area for applicants, and a wide board where different missions are posted.I better sit and observe for now. After sitting in the secluded part I get myself a newspaper I noticed on the table.I pretend to read while eavesdropping on the nearby group of people talking.“Didn’t you hear the news? The empire is scheming with demons!”“Shhh! Lower your voice, someone from the empire might hear you, although we are safe inside the guild there is no assurance if we are outside.”“I heard the empire pretending to invade the Fyn Kingdom but their real goal is to conquer the Narva Kingdom.”“Every nation wants to conquer the Narva Kingdom so it’s not that
We quickly finish our lunch and headed to her bookshop. I told her in advance to get some books related to her family heirloom while I’m reading the page where the word “rune” is decoded. Those books are just preparation in case the hidden text or code is instructing us to look to different books for another clue. In my previous life, the history of secret writing is used in the middle twentieth century to convey or cascade the hidden message to the recipient. It is actually a spy thing and there are three different types of how to conceal messages which can be revealed by heat, chemical, and UV light. Since this world’s science and technology are underdeveloped, it is safe to say I can decipher the secret message using heat. As long as they use fruit or vegetable fluids, deciphering it is easy. But there is one thing I want to confirm first. Then I look at a girl currently collecting a book related to her family heirloom. She safely put all the books on the table and seated. “B
After the commotion, Jin specifically vanished from the crowd and center of attention. He have a lot of things he needed to prepare.While walking the corridor, Jin heard approaching footsteps.“You did good there. I really like seeing you always save the day. Sometimes I wonder if I am deserving to be a King or you. What do you think?”The Crown Prince teases him but Jin didn’t take the bait. If he does, the former might continue this for God knows how long.“Yes, yes. I heard you. What are you going to do with all his possessions and wealth?”The Crown Prince was amused. He didn’t expect Jin to ask this question. Nonetheless, he gives his response.“According to the rules, before the Royal Family can claim the possession of a certain noble, one should undergo a trial first. The wealth and possessions remain intact on the noble’s name until proven guilty. Well, what happened earlier rules out all the laws protecting the Professor. The Royal Family has no right to claim all his wealth
“Your head.” He simply replied and suddenly, the Professor vanish in thin air.Jin would lie if he said he was not surprised by the sudden disappearance of the Professor. The Captain face’s turns solemn and his heart starts to beat faster. He can fight toe to toe with the Grandmaster even in the end he would lose, that is where his confidence to take down Professor Dan easily came from. But vanishing in the air in an instant without producing a shadow like an assassin’s profession does is enough for his heart to waver.Without further ado, Jin activated his mana sense followed by Captain. Although the latter is respectably powerful, his mana sense is weaker compared to Jin that has the earth’s affinity.The Captain gritted his teeth upon learning he didn’t sense any presence besides Jin Hale.Opening his eyes, he saw Jin Hale calmly trying to sense the professor. No sense of urgency and desperation on his face.Suddenly, the Captain felt a build-up of aura from his left side coming to
He is worthy of being the Hero and the Duke of the Narva Kingdom!The barrier protecting the audience outside sparkles upon the collision but that is not enough to destroy it.In the audience side, Elena cannot help but giggle seeing how cool Jin was. Her simple action didn’t escape the prying eyes of her father, Albert.In just a month’s time out not interacting with him, Albert was astounded to see how powerful Jin has become. Not to mention, he still keeps hiding his true potential of having an affinity to basic elements. In this simple turn of events was able to steer the fear and respect out of the audience, what if he show how he can manipulate earth, fire, water, and wind right now?Albert didn’t dare to think further and just sigh. He shifted his line of sight from Jin to the Crown Prince, peacefully seating on VVIP reserved for Royal Family. Behind him are the Royal Guards standing proudly, attentively, and always on alert in case some fool tries to harm the Crown Prince.Alb
The moment the duel begins, Professor Dan exudes an explosive aura surprising everyone. Even Jin. But that is not enough for him to be scared. In fact, it is much weaker than the aura of the late emperor.Well, let’s entertain him for now.Jin brandished his sword and was ready to intercept the attack from his enemy.Meanwhile, seeing Jin just brandished his sword and didn’t exude an aura like himself, his pride once more hurt.“I’ll make sure to destroy you tonight!” He shouted only to receive a smirk from Jin. It made him infuriated and the anger burning in his heart intensify as he pounce on him.Midair, his sword shone indicating mana was injected towards it. As he was descending, the air rippled through, and the aura and the space create friction that produces small crackles around him.As he swing his sword proportionally to intercept Professor’s Dan attack, his sword shone too. When their weapons collided, it produces a wave of air and crackles of electricity around them. Their
“Now, as all of you know. That Jin is the Hero who stopped the war between our Kingdom and the Empire and ultimately take down the evil late emperor. Without further ado, I hereby proclaim Jin as the new member of the Royal Family.”The Crown Prince announces with a full innocent smile.The hall turns silent.The atmosphere turns dull.The comprehension of everybody inside shutdown. Including Jin’s.WHAT?! He shouted through his mind when at last his brain slapped him with reality.No. No. No. The Crown Prince must be joking. Yes, yes. He is joking. There is no need to worry about trivial jokes like this. There’s nothing to worry about. Jin assured himself but his heart start to palpitate as he still waited for the Crown Prince to say that it is a joke.And alas, when the Crown Prince continues it is a contrast to what he is expected.“So, Jin Hale from now on will be a Duke of the Narva Kingdom! I know you have questions but save them for later. I learned Professor Dan challenged Duk
Days passed without trouble approaching Jin.Now, he was standing outside the luxurious large mansion where the Noble Gatherings is happening.Jin once again looks at his luxurious garb. He was wearing a white royal military uniform complimenting his handsome look.Normally, only the royal family can wear this but the Crown Prince uses an excuse this Noble gathering is solely for him to declare once again he was a hero that saved the Fyn kingdom and the Narva Kingdom from the late Emperor. So the noble who want to try backstabbing him will think twice about doing so. Only the insane will try to earn his wrath.Jin just shrugged his head and stop arguing with the Crown Prince anymore.On his right side, Elana is standing close to her so beautifully in her Black Gown that has a low neckline exposing the upper part of her chest with necklace ornaments enough to make everyone drool over. She was also wearing diamond earrings complimenting her gorgeous face. One word, breathtaking.Even Ji
“You never ceased to amaze. Do what you will.” “Thank you, Your Highness!” Jin respectfully convey this gratefulness towards the Crown Prince which made the latter snort. “Cut it. Anyway, I believe Bea has something to report regarding the ‘privileged’ Professor you befriended.” The Crown Prince told him while a smirk plastered on his face. Jin roll his eyes and sighed. Why was it always the famous professor in the academy had to be a villain? This normal cliché is taken out straight from all the novels. “That’s what you get for being so famous. Anyway, I’ll call Bea right away. Enjoy your leisure day to the fullest.” The Crown Prince laughs merrily and turns around. Not long after, Bea arrived. Seeing him, Bea’s brows furrowed deeply and a look of displeasure immediately showed on her face. “Is my face that bad that you need to greet me with a displeased expression on your face?” Bea pointed out while her left brow arched. “Of course, it is not. I just don’t have the energy
“Like an angel?” Jin asked him in disbelief. The Crown Prince nodded his head. Jin took a deep breath and carry on his question regarding the war that took place a century ago before the first great war broke out. Although before he was sent here, he saw different races which include Angel Race. But when he successfully transmigrated, his curiosity made him search for the memory of the old man but he failed to find anything about the existence of an angel. So when he heard about Neriah who is actually an Angel, his curiosity started building up once again. On how a mighty race suddenly vanishes. What he read about the book is that Angel is just a myth and no such race was seen during the first great war. Apparently, the Crown Prince’s ancestor was a secret powerhouse eon ago just like Celeste’s ancestors. But the Crown Prince’s ancestor is more unique, after all, they made a pact on the angel race eons ago. That begs another question which he asked the Crown Prince. “Wait, then
As her leaking mana expands, all different kinds of tall trees start absorbing the aura. Its trunks and branches sway which seems to imply they are happy absorbing such aura.After an hour of expending his mana, the trees start swaying. Their roots are being plucked from the ground. Their branches start moving like an arm. Slowly, something odd is happening on the trunk. Two horizontal lines appear on each side of the trunk and slowly open.And then they all bow in front of her.“You guys have been sleeping for centuries now. It is time to roam the world and do what I had tasked you to do.”After hearing her, the Ents stood up and slowly tread to the portal located in the heart of the forest.This portal was made, thanks to her relentless effort and the last remaining of the World Tree.Meanwhile, in the Narva Kingdom.Jin Hale is currently trying to help the students.They were in the open ground and hundreds of students are listening to his lecture.“Everyone, that’s all for today.