"It's mine!" Alexander was surprised the professor's sharp eyes had spotted the jade pendant in the dim light. Quickly, he pocketed the pendant to avoid further trouble."Sir, you can't do this. Put it back," the old professor implored, approaching Alexander patiently."This really is mine. Look, I
However, something was off about the plant.Alexander distinctly remembered tomato plants standing upright, not sprawling like vines. That was no ordinary plant—it was the Ruby Lotus!As he combed through his mental catalog of botanical knowledge, he recalled an ancient text mentioning this plant, b
The battle was brutal, lasting a relentless 30 minutes before it subsided.The presence of two semi-Empyreans was a blessing indeed. Without them, it would have been a total massacre."Those below Lord of War rank, get to picking now. The rest of you, stay alert for any more surprise python attacks,
The old professor's team had been together for years, and their bonds ran deep and strong. Shockingly, they had been betrayed for money."Ah, it's... Blame it on my blindness," the old professor murmured weakly, consumed by guilt.After checking them over, Alexander realized Bernard's legs were badl
Boyd, fresh from battle and nursing light wounds, was quickly overwhelmed, facing seven on his own."I need backup!" he bellowed, and over ten from the Holy Tooth Shrine charged to his side. Alas, they were outmatched.That ancient battle array was formidable.The rest should have joined the fray, a
"Come on! We've got to protect the seven chiefs!"The heirs of the Oldenland rushed forward, desperate to save their leaders. They were hundreds strong; they could make a stand."Think we're just for decoration? I'm ready to stand with Mister Kane in battle!" Red Rose stepped up first, with the rest
"I've got things to handle. I just need a quiet spot for a quick talk," said Alexander.He was eager to get going, not keen on hanging around any longer than necessary. The dying professor's last words added another item to his to-do list before heading back."Whatever you say, I'm all ears." Mokla
The joint operation had taken down the notorious Grand Hart Lord, marking the mission as a success.However, Alexander had declared his departure from the coalition. Since he was the one who dealt the fatal blow, the fallout was not really anyone else's problem.The return to Amanlee City was a quie