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“Do you think he’s circling the castle, looking for a chance to sneak in?” Parel’s target had always been the Emperor, from beginning to end. And now that the Emperor was holed up safely inside the castle, he was probably racking his brain, desperate to find a way in. Sharhan, lost in thought and silent for a moment, leaned back to look at Lestel’s face. “He has mana explosives. Why hasn’t he used them?” That had been bothering him all along. Wasn’t this the same man consumed…- 264.3 K • Completed
- Sharhan and Lestel looked at each other. Kuph’s theory sounded too plausible to ignore. “It does make sense. But… do you think he had time to pass on the location of the secret passage to his descendants before he was executed?” Rael posed the question, and Kuph stroked the end of his mustache, a habit of his when deep in thought. “At the time, Mernang was already drunk and slurring his words, so I’m not entirely sure… but I think he did mention a family secret passed down through…
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- This time, Sharhan’s expression darkened. ‘I knew it. Damn it, this stings. That bastard’s had his fun, and mine’s still brand new. Sure, it’s in perfect condition, but grabbing some random person just to get it over with? Shit, it’s not like I’m desperate for sex. It’s better to keep lying. But the more I think about it, the more pissed I get. That bastard Lestel spent his time chasing pleasure while I was out choking on battlefield dust and busting my ass to survive.’ Sharhan had…
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- That the knight guarding Iris – whom Sharhan had assumed dead at his uncle’s word– was alive, left him overwhelmed with joy. But unlike Sharhan, who was visibly moved, Rael remained wary. It was only natural, given that a stranger had suddenly rushed toward him. Realizing how it must have looked, Sharhan came to a halt and quickly identified himself. “I’m Sharhan, Iris’s older brother.” At that, Rael’s guarded expression softened. In its place bloomed the joy of reuniting with…
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- A voice filled with disbelief called out. Sharhan and Lestel turned to see a man in his early sixties with a slightly hunched back and a head full of white hair. “Butler?” Lestel’s eyes widened in recognition. Sharhan also recognized the man. It was Kuph, the former chief butler of Ailun Castle. “My word, it really is you, Young Master!” Kuph rushed forward and seized Lestel’s hands, tears streaming down his face. “What are you doing out here?” Kuph’s ragged appearance…
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- Chapter 8. Ailun Castle The journey after leaving the cave went smoothly. They did encounter moving corpses from time to time. Bit never more than three or four, at most seven or eight, which they could handle without much difficulty. Occasionally, they came across other survivors, but most of them avoided Sharhan and Lestel at the sight of their imposing physiques. Only a few desperate souls, their bodies nothing but skin stretched over bone, had charged at them out of desperation, only to lose…
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- Lestel’s reply was swift and resolute, as if the question wasn’t even worth considering. Sharhan slowly sat up and turned to face him. “Are you really okay with it?” Lestel sat up as well. “Yes.” “If I get the chance… no, even if I have to force it, I’ll kill him. A life must be paid for with a life.” “Of course you should. Why? Did you think I’d beg you not to, that I’d ask you to forgive him for my sake?” “No, that’s not it.” “Even if you hacked…
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- He was talking about the uncle. At Samson’s question, Sharhan’s expression turned cold. “We’ll take him with us.” If they left him behind, someone softhearted might set him free. Sharhan didn’t want pity to become a lifeline for that man. “Understood. Then I’ll–” “I’ll go.” “I’ll do it.” Lestel handed his empty bowl to Ardelle, entered the storehouse, and came back out carrying the uncle over his shoulder like a wild beast caught in a trap. His eyes were…
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- Derry couldn’t answer right away and hesitated. From his expression, it was clear he wanted to go with them, but he was likely worried that his condition would only become a burden on the journey. Sharhan didn’t press him and simply waited. “I’ll stay here,” Derry finally said, his face downcast. “I…” “It’s not because I don’t want to go with you!” he added quickly. “I really do want to go. But going along like this… I’d only slow the two of you down.” His voice…
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- His uncle’s eyes fixated on the potato and soup in Sharhan’s hands. A loud growl came from his stomach as he swallowed hard. “R-right. I just assumed the heirloom would be in your father’s bedroom safe. He always kept his most treasured items in there. But when I went to check after you left, it was gone. Sharhan, p-please, give me something to eat. That potato… you brought it for me, didn’t you?” “Why were you looking for the heirloom?” “The marquis… ordered me. He told me…
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