“Indeed, this level of preparation is fitting for the final challenger.” Crown seemed oddly satisfied to learn that we’d brought an artifact with us. “So… let’s see, how long can you withstand?” At the same time, his hand swiftly dropped. Fire ignited in the cannons mounted on his side. I cried out in urgency. “Damien!”…

“Everyone’s gathered.” I nodded, taking in the group of hero characters assembled in the reception room. There had been a bit of a ruckus, but, one way or another, the three parties I’d originally envisioned were all here. “From now on, I will explain the base camp recapture operation.” They all looked at me, their…

Five days later. At the Alchemist’s workshop. Creak. Clank. Click. Godhand’s mechanical hand, now bound to him, smoothly activated, making a silky sound. It had the look of a finely crafted gauntlet, but with Godhand’s metallurgy skills, it moved just like a real hand. We all looked on in admiration as the prosthetic hand twisted…

“…How did you know?” Junior, who had been silent, looked at me with trembling eyes. “How… did you know that I was hiding my abilities?” “…” “Even the most powerful wizards… Even my own grandmother didn’t notice.” “I just have a good sense for this kind of thing.” Such system adjustments were necessary if one…

Upon returning to the mansion, Evangeline and the Dion Mercenary Group, who had returned from their autonomous exploration, were waiting. “Ah, our senior is here.” “The Prince has arrived!” “He has arrived!” They were all relaxing in the reception room. I sat on the sofa of the head seat to hear their report from the…

Crown had been dreaming. The last player. The final rebel and challenger. Prince Ash ‘Born Hater’ Everblack, his eyes glowing in the darkness, had been screaming at him. — ‘The Pied Piper’…! “Ugh!” Swallowing hard, Crown snapped his eyes open. The safe zone between the third and fourth sectors of the Lake Kingdom Dungeon —…

Jupiter immediately shook her head. “Don’t underestimate the frontier frontlines. Things here operate very tightly. There are many watching eyes, and not much room for slip-ups.” “Hmm, is that so?” “Most importantly, the commander, the third prince.” Thinking of Ash, Jupiter let out a wry laugh. “He’s completely different from his reputation in the capital….

[Jupiter Junior (SSR)] [Guest Character] — Level: 30 — Title: None — Profession: Intermediate Elementalist — Strength 10 Agility 12 Intelligence 25 Stamina 8 Magic Power 25 [Skills Owned] ] Passive: Elemental Conductor ] Skill 1: Elemental Burst ] Skill 2: ??? (Opens after second promotion) ] Ultimate: ??? (Opens after third promotion) — Equipped…

Temple. Jupiter was still undergoing treatment, so I decided to stop by Godhand’s ward first. Upon opening the door to the ward. “Hey, stay right there!” “Ahahahaha! Try and catch me!” “Throw me that, over here!” The Shadow Squad members were laughing and playing around… They were throwing a ball, playing tag, and running around…

There were banquets, bathhouses, duels. Many things happened. Nevertheless, only a day had passed since Stage 4 ended. After sorting through the chaotic atmosphere, I granted all the heroes and soldiers under my command some rest. They would spend a few days doing nothing but eating and sleeping. ‘Of course, we can’t stop altogether.’ Even…