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After teatime had ended, it was time for Lucas to be guided to his quarters. The second empress, Dustia, personally escorted Lucas. The room allocated for Lucas was located on the first floor of the palace. “From now on, you’ll use this room.” Lucas’ belongings were already neatly arranged in the room by Alberto. Lucas…

15 years ago. On a winter day when white snowflakes were falling. “…” Lucas looked down at the corpses of his parents who had died in a crash. The overturned carriage had rolled off the bridge and fallen below. It was winter, and the river under the bridge had dried up completely. There was no…

Dungeon Base Camp. Blacksmith’s Shop. “What’s on your mind?” Kellibey asked me with a concerned expression. Lost in my thoughts, I sighed and turned my head to the side. “I can’t figure out what my subordinates are thinking…” “Why, did you have another fight?” “No, it’s not that…” I shook the [Bestowed Sword] in my…

Lucas stood on a barren hill just outside the east gate of Crossroad. The southern gate of Crossroad had its defenses, the western gate led to a communal cemetery, and the northern gate connected to another city. Unlike the other three gates that were always bustling with people, the east gate was always a quiet…

[Ash (EX)] — Level: 50 — Titles: Lord of Crossroad / The Crazy Third Prince — Job: Tyrant of the Battlefield — Strength 13, Agility 22, Intelligence 50, Stamina 20, Magic Power 35 After my third job advancement, my designated job title became [Tyrant of the Battlefield]. ‘A cool name! But let’s move on for…

In the world, cleaning up is often more troublesome than making a mess. “When are we going to finish cleaning up all this and go home?” Evangeline heaved a sigh as she surveyed the field of troll corpses strewn across the southern outskirts of the forward base. Monster carcasses are valuable. They’re also a major…

Junior’s ultimate magic [Elemental Disassembly] struck the Troll King. It reduced the monster’s magical defense to negative numbers. Now, it would take true damage plus additional damage from all magical attacks. ‘[Elemental Disassembly] lasts for about 10 minutes.’ In game terms, that’s 3 turns. I have to settle this within that time frame…! Organizing my…

I sorted out my tactics in my head and first called out to the mage. “Junior.” Upon being called, Junior quickly nodded, and I drew a halo in the air with my hand. “When I give the signal, cast your ultimate skill [Elemental Disassembly] on that monster.” “Understood.” “How long will it take to cast?”…

Baam-pa-baam—Baam-pa-baam-baam— A boisterous march echoed throughout the area. The military band under the command of the Troll King was playing instruments like drums, gongs, and trumpets, announcing the arrival of the king with an impressive march. ‘…’ What, am I in some kind of Aladdin scenario? I couldn’t help but gape at the absurdly noisy…

“Reporting, Your Highness.” Serenade arrived with a second dispatch in hand, passing it to me. Following the news of the outbreak of war, this was the second official message. “Operation to evacuate close relatives of Prince Lark has succeeded. All have safely escaped outside the Imperial Capital.” “Seems like Alberto and Elize have done their…