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“Come in, Billy.” Before there was a knock, a deep voice sounded from inside. The heavy door groaned as it opened inward. Guards, wielding large weapons and standing in threatening poses, checked that Billy entered before closing the door. The sound of the door closing echoed throughout the spacious hall. Billy, with his helmet at…

After meeting with High Lord, Irine felt anxious even though they were moving swiftly. Now, she didn’t just focus on what was ahead, but frequently looked back. Jay initially thought she was checking on him, but she was looking towards the eastern horizon. Her eyes seemed to be chased by something. They stopped to feed…

“Is this the ‘trace’ the Master spoke of?” Having passed through the Gray Gate the day after the heavy downpour and riding almost continuously for a day, Jaymer suddenly halted his horse. He ventured off the path and after climbing a hill for a good while, he discovered several decaying bodies. Irine, finding it remarkable…

The White Wolves arrived at the Gray Gate to find three carriages parked near the walls. One of them was so extravagant that even its doors were decorated with gold, and the handles seemed to be ornamental pieces in their own right. A substantial number of soldiers stood guard around the empty carriages. Initially, Kassel…

“Why?” After entering the barn, Kassel stood blankly for a while, staring at the broken wall. The floor was scattered with splintered pieces of wood and dirt-streaked footprints. Kassel stepped over a scattered pile of straw, looking around. There were also traces of blood. Kassel sank down on the straw. Despite skipping breakfast and feeling…

Although it was summer, the morning was chilly enough that they had to light a campfire and rest. Dawn broke, and Suvel’s idle chatter shattered the weighty silence. Occasionally, he laughed as he chatted with Tego’s subordinates. Billy, rather than finding himself amidst murderers and felons, chose to sit a distance away from the campfire,…

Billy awoke once more to the sound of voices. This time he had slept for a longer period, but having been roused several times, he was starting to get annoyed. Barely opening his eyes, he saw soldiers from the Gray Gate surrounding his bed. Suvel was answering their questions. ‘Please, just end this already.’ Billy…

Billy, having walked throughout the previous night, passed through the Gray Gate of Aranthia at dawn and finally arrived in the Walled Village by morning. He was exhausted, yearning to collapse on a bed immediately. However, fearing he wouldn’t have the strength to wake if he succumbed to his fatigue, he forced himself to at…

The next morning, Jaymer awoke to find that Irine was not in her spot. A freshly stoked fire blazed, and the blanket Irine used was draped over him. Jaymer sat for a moment in a daze. A pleasant fragrance emanated from her blanket. Occasionally, he noticed she’d wash her face and apply something to her…

Irine had changed into her night clothes and sat at the table. On the table were a bottle of wine, two glasses, meat, cheese, bread, and soup. Perhaps, it was the most luxurious menu this tavern had ever served. Holding a glass of wine, Irine looked significantly younger and more beautiful than she had during…