120 — Always Assume the Worst When Making Plans 1 The jungle was long, and it was dangerous. There had already been a commotion caused by poisonous insects, and they had faced two monster attacks. But Caesar was not weak enough to be shaken by such things. The two princes didn’t even need to step…

119 — Silence is a Prelude to Tragedy 1 What do people imagine when they think of a “dense forest”? Each person’s experiences would paint a different picture. At the very least, for those living at the edge of the Empire, they would consider the Biltite Forest to be a dense forest. A darkness as…

118 — Into the Green Hell 1 The following morning. Manus inspected the equipment of the assembled personnel. Just like during his time in the military, he was checking once more to ensure nothing essential had been forgotten. The mages, warriors, and guardians were skeptical. What did the young master know about military gear? Someone…

117 — Siblings Are Meant to Fight 1 Manus immediately made his way to the barracks. He had heard that Tyrannis had headed there. Whatever the case, staying in the same place would be the best way to prevent Tyrannis from going off on his own. To provide input, one had to see and hear…

116 — This Place is Not as Harsh as I Thought 1 Siblings. It’s such a mysterious and fascinating word. They can fight as if they’re ready to kill each other, yet they won’t let an outsider invade their territory. Perhaps “love-hate relationship” would be the most fitting description. Tyrannis’s feelings leaned more towards hatred…

115 — Following the Footsteps 1 The Caeser Principality was as peaceful as ever, even after such a long time. The citizens’ faces were bright, and their steps were light. Perhaps it was because the original Manus had always considered this place his home, but Manus felt more at ease here than he did at…

114 — A Brief Gathering 1 The day’s events had come to an end. The results would be announced on Wednesday, in the middle of the week. The next event was scheduled for early next week, exactly one week from now. Anais and Kael had performed excellently in their duels against the assistant instructors, and…

113 — Outside the Nest is Hell 1 [Kael, please step onto the arena.] Hoo-! Kael took a deep breath before stepping out of the waiting room. Her eyes shimmered with anticipation. Her movements were stiff, and her heart pounded as if it were about to burst. Not because of the pressure of facing an…

112 — It’s Not Only Me That’s Changing 1 Time changes people. The experiences contained within it gradually twist one’s inner self, stripping away purity. In the process of losing this purity, people go down one of two paths. They either confront a more developed version of themselves, or they become twisted and corrupt. Anais…

111 — Defeat the Assistant Instructor 1 Today was a day with only morning classes. All the students were gathered together to watch the selection of the 1st-year Student Council President. This was the event where the leader who would guide the academy from now on would be chosen. An event so important that missing…