Chapter 180 — Praise Is Still Due 1 Nia recalled what had happened two weeks ago. Yes, there had definitely been a bold atmosphere. Even without Manus, they had to continue climbing the tower. And they had done well—quite well, in fact. They had made an impressive push, reaching the 20th floor with relentless momentum….

Chapter 179 — The Midterms Begin! 1 When Manus finally arrived back at the academy, quite a bit of time had passed. Two weeks, almost half a month had been spent at the Caesar family estate, and now everything felt strangely unfamiliar. The scenery at the academy was as beautiful as ever, and the air…

Chapter 178 — The Return of the War Hero 1 The Caesar Duchy was bustling as it dealt with the aftermath of the war. Spies dispatched from various families to the Caesar estate relayed the latest news. The fall of the Blue Lion, the Viltite flood, and the Count’s territory reduced to a colony of…

Chapter 177 — Preparing for the Midterms 1 Organizing an event for a large group is notoriously exhausting. Anyone who’s experienced it before would know. There’s so much to keep track of, and the number of people you need to cooperate with seems endless. If there’s something missing, you either buy it or borrow it—definitely…

Chapter 176 — The End of the Hunt 1 Four people stood before the corpse of the demon. Purpur, unfortunately, died without leaving any trace. They had hoped to capture the members of the cult, but Purpur had devoured them all. Still, the demon’s body would serve as valuable material, a resource they could take…

Chapter 175 — The People Around Me Are Too Strong 1 Purpur. A demon with the head of a deer and massive antlers. Master of lightning and wielder of eyes that can pierce through secrets. Estimated level: mid-60s. Even for Manus, this demon was a difficult opponent to face alone. [Who has summoned me here?]…

Chapter 174 – Always Watch Your Back 1 What must a gamer feel when they witness the characters they’ve painstakingly nurtured getting destroyed without being able to do anything? It must feel absolutely terrible. Now imagine that it’s not just a game character, but real people. How could you even describe that feeling? Count Acre’s…

Chapter 173 – The Blue Lion vs. The Crimson Conqueror 1 “Count, even now, wouldn’t it be better to pull back the troops and accept the demands of the Duchy?” “…It’s too late. What’s done is done. Make sure everyone is fully prepared for battle.” The desert. Count Acre had chosen this desolate place as…