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And so, we were dragged to the lair of Bandit King Kuilan and his minions. “Yahoo~!” “Party time-!” …We were truly having a good time, just as Kuilan had said. In the midst of the mountain stronghold, a large campfire was blazing, roasting wild animal meat. They had just successfully hunted deer and wild boar…

Three weeks had passed since we left the Imperial Capital. At present, my companions and I had successfully made our way to the southernmost end of the continent, near Crossroad. The hardships of those three weeks had taken their toll, leaving all of us, including the knights, soldiers, mercenaries who joined us along the way,…

Lucas and Evangeline had been waiting on the walls throughout the defense. Neither was the situation to go out and fight, nor were there enemies approaching for a hand-to-hand battle, so their strength had been entirely preserved. Clatter! Clatter! Clatter-! The two knights, mounted on horses, charged forward like chariots. The firepower of Salamander’s Legion…

Imperial Capital’s South Gate. Standing beside a carriage laden with goods, I looked back at the enormous city. “Time to say bye-bye to this city.” After inhabiting this body, my world had been confined to Crossroad. Monsters, dungeons, and villages were all there was. But coming here changed that perception. This world is vast. So…

Elize was in surprisingly good shape, considering she had faced the Aegis Special Forces alone. Her entire body was covered in bandages, but hey, she was alive. “I’ve been living in back alleys for a long time. I’ve become quite adept at surviving by any means necessary.” Elize calmly pulled out an empty potion bottle…

10 minutes ago. It may sound sudden, but I was hit with a German Suplex. I’m talking about the wrestling technique where you grab your opponent’s waist with both hands, lift them up, and slam them headfirst onto the ground. I don’t know what this move is called in this world, but anyway, I was…

In the innermost room of the grand conference hall. Carefully, Serenade stepped inside, finding the Emperor seated alone, waiting for her. Though tense, Serenade didn’t panic and performed the proper formalities, kneeling and bowing her head. “Long live Your Majesty, the Great Emperor. This humble servant is here to serve.” Her feet were bare, her…

“I understand your intentions, Ash.” After a long silence, the Emperor finally spoke. “Breaking free from the ‘Piece’ trapped in the ‘game’ and becoming a ‘Player’ yourself, quite ambitious, isn’t it?” …Piece? Player? Suddenly, game terminology was mentioned. I was so surprised that my eyes widened. “What do you mean by that, Father?” “It means…

“The monster front will follow a completely independent route, separate from the Empire.” Yes, I had made up my mind. Cooperating in maintaining the Empire’s four major fronts. Also, marrying Princess Yun strategically to benefit the Imperial Family, And in return, having the Imperial Family send reinforcements to the Southern Front as promised. All these…

In the garden of the Imperial Palace, Alberto stood still at the entrance to the Star Palace. With a gentle expression, Alberto, who had been watering a tree planted near the entrance, suddenly glanced to the side. “You’re here.” Alberto seemed to smile gently. “Miss Serenade.” “…” The space next to Alberto shimmered transparently, and…