Baron Krugal Frieks was the man in charge of Duskfell's external trades, so he was responsible for all imports and exports to and from the city.The implication is that if given enough funds he could control and permit the trade of illegal goods.At the age of 28, he had been promoted to the rank of baron, suggesting that he was a genius. However, since he became a Baron, his progress has stagnated.Why? It was because he was obsessed with money.A commoner who was struggling for even a piece of bread was given an amount of money that filled a whole room. His excitement over money was unimaginable.In his role as the mediator, he facilitated the trade between the adventu
The Kaizu was lying on the ground, its thick ice coat crumbled into pieces and soon evaporated as the mana controlling it faded. It wasn't strong enough to resist the explosion.Amy noticed tears streaming down the monster's face. Although she lacked a clue as to what it was going through, she could see the sorrow in its eyes.In addition to the ice, there was another spell that was broken. Someone cast a memory manipulating spell on it at the same time as they covered it in ice.It remembered how the great mage saved the little Kaizu that was fending for itself in the snow-cold mountain without even parents or food. It became his pet Kaizu after he nursed him back to health. It accompanied the mage everywhere he went, fighting against monsters and enjoying the adventu
It was time to finish some little business while Henry departed for work at his father's estate.Today would be the last time I would descend into the dungeons to retrieve supplies. After today, I would assign one of my summons to the task.Now it's time to put an end to those annoying people who would pursue me inside the dungeon every time I went there.I exited from the city gate, and I could sense those people who had been following me every time I went into the forest.My face flared up with a grin. I'm guessing they'll be able to find me today.I reached for a cover where my stalkers couldn't see me and switched into stealth mode.It's now my turn to stalk them.
I attempted to clean the blade of my sword by brushing it on the garments of a corpse. There were beheaded body parts all over the place.I was at a crossroads. Klara's information was something I did not expect to learn from this minor skirmish."Rage, you can put your blade down now," I instructed Rage, who had been keeping Klara captive since the outset.Klara slumped on the ground and gasped loudly as Rage withdrew his sword from her neck.The frustration, fear, and other sensations she underwent over this brief period left her psychologically weary.Klara turned to face the person who had materialized out of nowhere to seize her in the battle.It stunned her to not see a figu
Because it was becoming late, I went into the dungeon, leaving the three of them behind. Tomorrow is the exam, therefore I need to hopefully finish the problem Wise has. "Was their entire village poisoned? People are nasty at times!" I could still smell the smell of blood in the air. It was my blunder to fight them with Riel's body; if I had used my own, I could have easily finished things. But because I didn't, I had to exercise caution. I don't want innocent individuals to suffer as a result of my actions, especially those I believe are close to me. I entered the first floor after a few minutes and then moved onto the second floor. I was ready to walk towards my base when I noticed a shadow coming from the right. I wasn't expecting it, and I hadn't checked my surroundings beforehand. As a result, I had little time to react and slashed violently at it. The shadow had a foul odour that made me feel ill. When I looked at my sword, I noticed that it was cracked. This was merely
As I stared at the two cores in front of me, I knew exactly what I had to do with them. Combine them with my summons. "Come forth, Nero, Skull!" When his master summoned Nero, he was on a hunting expedition. They built the base in a dungeon, so there were usually monsters roaming here and there while Skull was on watch duty. Wise did not allow them to feel relaxed; in fact, Wise considered them to be his own family because they were all summoned by their Master. So he wanted them to go and get stronger, so he pushed them to go hunting and improve skills day after day. Another reason was that Wise wanted to chill a bit, and he would have more reasons to do this if Nero and Skull grew stronger. Nero and Skull emerged as soon as I summoned them. And they bowed down and kept still, showing reverence to their master, but it felt strange for some reason. They were my companions who’ve been with me since I first gained this power, sharing many experiences and battles with me. "Ahem...
"Aw no...what happened?"I opened my eyes and peered at my outstretched hand.'Wait.'"Don't tell me I was knocked out for days and had to miss the exam!? No!""Master, you've been sleeping for around ten days." Wise flashed a bright smile.But I could tell he was lying right away."Is it only ten minutes?"Wise expressed his displeasure and said, "You would not have discovered my lie if I hadn't been summoned. Tch. That is truly a pity."I disregarded Wise's murmurs and looked around the room. The space was illuminated by a large chandelier, gilded with dozens of gemstones. W
So absolutely adorable!Bubbly eyes, adorable ears, and small, fat lips with chubby cheeks. This was the pinnacle of cuteness.'Please, my inner demon, come out.' 'Get rid of these meaningless thoughts of mine!' I prayed."Wise...I'm going back...ask her about everything she knows," I said to Wise.I made the decision to flee as quickly as possible. This was the only way I was going to be able to resist the sweetness.A powerful demon embracing a lovely small child!? No way, no how!Nero's fusion would take roughly 2 hours to complete. I only hoped nothing bad happened to his fusion.I'll just have to accept in my heart t
"Hey! Why should we listen to a brat like you?" The interjection came from the back of the crowd, a young soldier, his face flushed with anger, his eyes blazing with defiance. The rest of the soldiers turned to stare, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and apprehension.A genuine smile spread across my face. Finally, someone had the audacity to speak up. A flicker of satisfaction ignited within me. This was exactly what I had been hoping for, wasn't it? Didn't this feel like the natural order of things?I had anticipated this moment from the very beginning. There was no way these esteemed scions of nobility and battle-hardened knights would meekly submit to the commands of a mere child. The moment I was elected commander of one of the three mighty armies, I knew this tension would inevitably arise. After all, who among these talented warriors would willingly follow a teenager with little to boast of in terms of accomplishments? And let's not forget the shadow of my less-than-st
Ladia couldn't help but castigate herself for her lapse in judgment. How had she not seen it before? If the involvement of the magic towers would significantly aid the Empire, then the impact of the very person who had defeated the magicians of the tower participating would be monumental.The princess's heart thrummed with the realization, chiding herself for taking so long to come to this epiphany. Was Ethan's proposal the correct course of action or not? She no longer dwelled on the question.With a steely gaze, Ladia announced, "I have reached a verdict."The room fell silent as all eyes turned to the princess. The final decision lay in her hands, and she was ready to reveal it. The anticipation hung heavy in the air, and Ladia took a deep breath before continuing. "I have decided to accept Ethan's proposal."A murmur of surprise rippled through the room, but Ladia held up her hand for silence. "I believe that Ethan's plan, with a few modifications, is the best course of action for
My suggestion ignited a firestorm of debate among the upper echelons of the capital. The princess convened her officials in the grand throne room, where the air was thick with tension and uncertainty as they deliberated their next course of action. Ultimately, the march toward the City of Aran was postponed by a full day, a delay that weighed heavily on everyone present. The officials found themselves divided, caught between two stark choices: should they attempt to reclaim the nearby City of Aran from the Beast Kingdom, or should they focus their efforts on retaking the more strategically significant City of Northfall?"But, Your Majesty," one of the officials interjected, his voice rising above the murmurs of the assembly, "as we stand now, we cannot afford to risk an attack on the Northfall Fortress! I have heard reports that the beastmen have fortified their walls and laid even more traps to ensnare us! If we allow this farce to continue, we will be nothing more than lambs led to
A chill snaked down Ryle's spine. Ethan's suggestion hung in the air, heavy and suffocating, like a shroud woven from despair. To attack City of Aran, a fortress city now bristling with tens of thousands of Beast Kingdom soldiers, felt like a declaration of utter annihilation. Even Lance, their most valiant commander, had fallen captive within its walls.Ryle's brow creased into a deep furrow. He, too, was a commander of the Initiation Army, a man who had tasted the bitterness of defeat and the sting of loss. He couldn't fathom how Ethan, this newly appointed leader, could so blithely propose a course of action that reeked of self-destruction."I cannot, in good conscience, agree with your plan," Ryle stated, his voice laced with a mixture of disbelief and frustration. "As we stand now, attacking Northfall City is a fool's errand, a suicide mission. We are scattered, depleted, and outmatched. We must first rally our remaining forces, regroup along the borders, and then, and only then,
"Ryle Green, step forward!" the Royal advisor said, seeing Ryle was in a daze.Ryle coughed and stepped forward, his heart pounding with excitement as he knelt before the Princess."Ryle Green, you are hereby granted authority over fifty thousand soldiers," the Princess said, her voice like a melody that soothed the soul. "You shall be the commander of the Vanguard Army!"With a snap of her fingers, the Princess bestowed an insignia upon Ryle's shoulder, its glow of light like a beacon of hope in the face of the looming threat of the Beast Kingdom."I will crush those beastmen for you, Your Highness!" Ryle said, his voice filled with determination and resolve.The Princess smiled, her eyes filled with pride and hope. "We have faith in you, Ryle," she said. "Together, we will defeat the Beast Kingdom and restore peace to our lands."Princess Ladia nodded, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. "I expect a lot from the younger generation, Ryle," she said, her voice laced with both encou
The Dwarven Kingdom, a land renowned for its glittering wealth, held its breath. The Brightwing Empire’s meager offer, a desperate plea for aid, was all they had to entice the notoriously hard-drinking mercenaries. Even if their weapons were outdated, their reputation for unmatched effectiveness in battle preceded them. Surely, that would be enough.“Your Majesty,” a guard murmured, his voice barely a tremor in the air. “They have arrived.”Princess Ladia, lost in a labyrinth of thought, startled slightly. She had wrestled with the decision for what felt like an eternity, but finally, a solution had emerged. All that remained was to face them, to meet their gaze and offer her hand in this desperate alliance.Viscount Lamiel, a man whose arrogance was only surpassed by his thirst for gold, strode into the royal garden, flanked by a legion of equally boisterous mercenaries. Princess Ladia recognized most of them – the nobles summoned by the crown, their faces etched with a mixture of g
The scene unfolded with brutal efficiency. Several soldiers, their faces grim and resolute, descended upon Drew and the other soldier, their movements swift and decisive. There was no struggle, no desperate pleas for mercy. They walked away with heads bowed, accepting their fate with a stoic silence that spoke volumes of their resignation.Ryle, his expression a mixture of weariness and amusement, ran a hand through his hair, a sigh escaping his lips. "What a waste of a perfectly good sleep," he muttered, his voice laced with a hint of exasperation. "Young men like myself need our rest, yet everyone seems determined to disrupt my slumber over such trivial matters."His gaze shifted to me, and a playful smile curved his lips. "Allow me to introduce myself," he said, extending a hand towards me. "Ryle Green, third son of Count Green, and as you might be able to tell, the future commander of this very army." He spoke with an air of unwavering confidence, his words carrying the weight of
Two soldiers from a rival camp, their boots crunching on the gravel path, happened upon the conversation. One soldier, his face contorting with barely suppressed mirth, clamped a hand over his mouth, desperately trying to stifle a chuckle. His companion, sensing the impending eruption, jabbed him in the ribs with an elbow, a silent plea for decorum. But the laughter, like a trapped spring, was too powerful to contain. Tears welled in the soldier's eyes, threatening to spill over as his shoulders shook with silent mirth. Finally, with a strangled cry, he burst into a full-blown guffaw. "Hahahaha! If it's the Young Master leading us! Hahaha! We'll be able to… Pft! Hahaha!"The sound of his uncontrolled laughter echoed through the camp, drawing curious glances from nearby soldiers. Gaston, his face a mask of confusion and irritation, turned to the source of the amusement. "Excuse me, but what's so funny?" he demanded, his voice laced with displeasure.The soldier, still gasping for br
The unyielding army of the Ice Demon City had been journeying for a considerable number of weeks, traversing a multitude of cities and towns along the way. During our sojourns, we would occasionally restock our supplies, find respite in taverns, and often in the great outdoors, before resuming our arduous trek.Given the unfortunate circumstances, we were informed that the Ice Demon City was the most distant of all cities from the capital. This reality meant that we were among the last to receive the urgent message, compelling us to join the ranks of the other nobles and their armies in the capital.It was in the fourth week of our relentless march that we finally arrived in the grand and magnificent Capital city. The journey had been long and arduous, but our determination never wavered, as we knew our presence was required in these critical times. I had already surmised that the majority of the other nobles and their forces would have already amassed in the capital, readying themse