Adrian had been right there when it all happened.Everyone was curious about what had happened to the desert. Gloria pondered for a moment, then asked, "Why would Adrian want to know about Mount Thunder? Also, I don't recall a mountain by that name. What's he trying to do?""I don't know, he didn't tell me. But he said it's really important and that he's waiting for me to get back to him," Mya said. "He wouldn't ask something out of the blue, so he must have his reasons. Mya, you should quickly help him look into this mountain he's looking for," Samantha said. Mya nodded, then sighed. "I know the world map by heart, but I can’t recall there being a Mount Thunder. I've never heard of it before."Gloria fell silent, believing Adrian must have his own reasons for wanting to investigate the place. One thing was for certain. As the former legate of Wyvern Peak, he must have memorized the world map too, so he definitely knew that Mount Thunder did not exist. However, he still insist
After asking a few students for directions, Mya arrived at a hall where Cormac was currently giving a lecture.He put down his book when he noticed Mya by the door and said, "I have some matters to attend to, everyone. Please revise the notes from today.” He approached Mya. "Mya, right? You're the female soldier from Wyvern Peak who was by War Legate Draco's side."The student glanced at her curiously. Mya's appearance had garnered a lot of attention."Isn't that Mya Dean? She's War Legate Draco's confidant.""I've seen her on television before. She really is gorgeous.”"I agree. And a powerful woman too. Just the kind I like."Cormac shut the door upon hearing the chatter inside the hall"Professor Cormac, there's a location I'd like to ask you about."He nodded and gestured. "Let's talk in my office.""Lead the way.”Upon arriving at his office, Cormac poured Mya a cup of tea. He then sat down and asked, "What is the name of the place you’d like to know about, Ms. Mya?""D
Most of these myths were derived from actual events, though the truth may have been twisted or exaggerated a little.Mya anxiously asked, "Did the book say anything else about the mountain? For example, where it’s located or what it looks like?""It's said that the Celestial Lake is located at the top of this mountain. I thought it was Chaos Mountain, but that later changed as the book also says the mountain isn't in Navia.""Who's the author of this book?""Hannibal Hurst.”"Hannibal? It’s that name again.”Mya was shocked. In the past, Hannibal's Heroes of Wyvern Peak was the source of a ruckus instigated by the outlanders. Now, he was found to also be related to Mount Thunder."It sounds like you know this man, Ms. Mya," Cormac commented.Mya nodded. "He was one of those who helped found Wyvern Peak. He also prophesied that War Legate Draco would come into power. He's part of the reason the showdown between Internal Affairs and Wyvern Peak happened.""I didn’t know that!" C
Rozi did not know who Hannibal was, but Adrian knew him well. After all, it was Adrian who beheaded Hannibal back at Isle 416. Adrian came to a conclusion about Mount Thunder based on what he had learned from Cormac. Hannibal had recorded everything Rozi did, but it all turned to dust.Sitting on her bed, Rozi stared at Adrian. "Mount Thunder can call upon divine thunder. I've seen this with my own eyes. So, the mountain Cormac spoke of should be the same place, and the Celestial Lake is at its peak too. What we don't know right now is whether the mountain still exists. You said there's a chance Mount Thunder was reset, right?" The Uduma Desert going through a reset meant there was a high chance the same thing happened to Mount Thunder. They had no idea what had replaced its original location. Rozi was not great with directions, and the routes from a thousand and two hundred years ago were different from the roads in the present. Coupled with the fact that the mountain no longer e
Crystal was taken aback when she saw the photo. "Another stunning woman? Why is Adrian so popular with the ladies? Who is she? Have you looked into her?""We have, but we found nothing. She doesn't exist in our files. Her features resemble ours in many ways," Hugh replied."She's not from the outlands, is she?" Crystal frowned."It's possible, but we don't know where from. Shall I send our men to invite War Legate Draco here?"Crystal shook her head. "He's a retired man, so let's not interrupt his private life.”On top of that, Rozi had no time to speculate about what Adrian was doing since she was focused on the railway. She did not reveal to Novemton that Adrian had returned.Adrian and Rozi remained at the hotel for the next few days as Adrian looked into Mount Thunder's whereabouts. However, he had close to nothing in terms of leads. Even if Mount Thunder existed, accounts of it were from fictional novels with zero genuine references.Everything was a huge mystery to Adrian.
Rozi wanted to know what kind of person sat on the throne in this era.The pair headed to Novemton.News about Adrian's departure soon arrived at Wyvern Peak and Novemton headquarters.Lewis walked into Jerome's office and said, "Sir, we just received news that War Legate Draco and a woman are headed for Novemton. They should arrive by tomorrow."Jerome looked at Lewis in confusion. "Why would he go to Novemton? And who's the woman with him?"Lewis shook his head. "We don't have any information on the woman, but she's been by War Legate Draco's side since the Uduma Desert. Our men are wary of interrupting his private life and have not gotten too close."Jerome pondered for a while before saying, "I'm heading to Novemton."The next day, Adrian and Rozi arrived at Navia Palace, where Jerome was waiting. Jerome and Crystal were enjoying a cup of tea in her office when Hugh walked in and said, "Your Majesty, Legate, Draco has arrived."Crystal turned toward Jerome when she heard th
Seeing her surprise, Adrian explained, "Times are different now. We endorse gender equality, so be it men or women, anyone can achieve anything so long as their capabilities allow them to. In fact, women in this era are much more powerful than men.""What do you mean?" Rozi did not understand, and she was curious to learn more."You'll find out soon enough," Adrian said with a smile. “Come on. Let's go meet them." He got out of the car, with Rozi following behind.Jerome and Crystal walked over, with the former saying, "Sir."Crystal added, "Long time no see, Adrian. You seem to have gained a little weight."Their gazes landed on Rozi as they spoke. Jerome merely shot Rozi a glance, while Crystal continued staring. She was mesmerized by Rozi's beauty. She was even more stunning than in her picture."Who’s this, Adrian?" Crystal asked."Guys, this is Rozi,” Adrian introduced, "Rozi, this is Jerome Yahn, also known as War Legate Dominus, and this is Crystal Nave, Novemton's monarc
A being that had lived for a thousand and two hundred years. Such a thing was considered an impossible miracle in modern society. Yet, Rozi's presence had turned this notion on its head.Adrian told Jerome and Crystal everything that happened at Enigma City and everything else he knew. The two slowly came to understand more about recent events with this explanation. At first, they were both shocked, but that ultimately turned into rage and dissatisfaction. As the letter had stated, the Uduma Desert was reset. This left Crystal shocked and outraged. After all, nobody felt good upon learning their fate was out of their control.Crystal said, "Who would've thought such a thing would ever happen? I'm sure something similar to the Uduma Desert's reset has happened before. So, who is this person?"Hannibal's Heroes of Wyvern Peak had taught everyone something. The concept of time and memory being reset was growing stronger, and the entire world was within that person's grasp. Thus, the fu