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Chapter 998

Author: Marina Vittori
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"What? Michael Robinson? One of Balerno's five ultimate grandmasters?"

"Neptune! It's actually Neptune! Holy shit! Why is he here?"

"He's been in hiding all these years, never getting himself involved in the affairs of the martial world.

"Why did he suddenly appear out of thin air? The world must be ending!"

Michael's appearance caused a commotion among the crowd. They looked at him in awe and astonishment.

The five ultimate grandmasters of Balerno were publicly acknowledged as the five most powerful individuals. And among them was Michael, also known as Neptune.

Ten years ago, he had defended Westward Fortress alone. Single-handedly, he defeated three highly skilled foreign grandmasters.

His efforts prevented many enemy cavalry from entering the country.

He was only one man guarding the city, yet enemies were kept at bay. That was how the battle made him famous.

That year, when his fame soared, he was appointed a knight. His glorious deeds were still being recounted a
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