Chapter 130 — Beneath the Night of the New Moon 1 A dreary darkness had descended. A night devoid of moonlight—plunged into a complete and perfect darkness. It was the ideal time to enter the Erosion Zone and the Rifts. The new moon was when the demons in the tower were at their weakest. On…

Chapter 129 — After Rest Comes Strength 1 Reveli-Malito’s hideout. Or rather, their clubroom. For days now, Castro had locked himself in there, overwhelmed by despair and frustration. It was a first for him—this feeling of not being able to surpass someone. Among his peers, none could stand against him. He had shattered the shields…

Chapter 128 — The Thrill of Rewards 1 Leaving the noisy platform behind, Manus moved to a quieter location. As he did, a shadow silently approached, taking form. Without turning around, Manus spoke. “How’s Nia doing?” “Nothing serious yet. But… sometimes, her presence seems to fade.” “Keep monitoring her.” “Understood. Was your task resolved well?”…

Chapter 127 — Special Abilities Always… 1 Kael sat quietly, waiting. The room carried a subtle but undeniable pressure. Looking around, all she could see were the bleak and rigid walls of the room. There was nothing comforting about the space, as if it had been deliberately designed to unsettle whoever sat there. What was…

Chapter 126 — Defeat is Just a Crossroad, Not the End of the Journey 1 First year. A time when students truly begin their journey into the depths of magic, taking their first real steps toward understanding its mysteries. For some, it was the start of a lifelong journey to a destination they might never…

Chapter 125 — You Can’t Miss the Highlights 1 At the Caesar family mansion, Labeth greeted his two sons with a warm, gentle smile. Not only had they successfully completed their mission, but they had also managed to achieve much more than expected. They had returned from enemy territory without any serious injuries—except for Manus,…

Chapter 124 — The Words of the Untrustworthy Are Poison 1 On their way back from completing their mission in the Biltite Forest, Manus and Tyrannis reached the Count Acre’s territory. Now, they had to decide their next move. Count Acre—what was he thinking when he allied with the Dire Order? What drove him to…

Chapter 123 — A Requiem for the Fallen 1 In any form, living beings with emotions mourn the death of their own. The sight of their kin, twisted and disfigured in death, leaves deep emotional scars. And what if those very dead are reassembled in grotesque forms and sent to hunt them? The powerless might…

Chapter 122 — To Understand Change, Face the Unknown 1 From the early morning, Tyrannis was lost in thought, consumed by worry. What is the most primal fear a person can experience? It is the fear of the unknown. Why are people terrified of the dark depths of the ocean? Because they don’t know what…