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Jaymer didn’t even look at the attacker approaching from behind and swung his sword. Whether he aimed for the vital spot or the lower belly, it was hard to tell. With that swift strike, he redirected his blade and pierced the stomach of the man in front of him. After dispatching the two, Jaymer paused,…

“Your name?” “Jaymer.” “You look young. How long have you been doing this?” “8 years.” “Huh, you look younger than that. When did you start working as a mercenary?” “Since I was sixteen. But it’s not a mercenary’s experience I’m talking about. I’m a hunter.” “Bounty hunting?” “Yes.” “And you’ve been doing that for 8…

The ground subtly vibrated. The shouts of soldiers positioned heavily at the castle gates and the noises from beyond the walls subsided as the imminent battle drew closer. Fifty Wolf Knights patiently awaited the approaching storm in silence. “How many?” Quain, who had been resting his forehead on the spear he had planted on the…

In the village of Lurun, as was the case every year, the monsoon began in anticipation of the harvest. Using the rain as an excuse, the villagers rested, leaving the town quite tranquil. A man, cloaked in a dark hood and riding a horse, appeared, causing a minor stir. The knight, who brought a small…

“It looks more like a public execution ground than a courtroom.” Azwin sat in a seat at the very front of the execution ground, which resembled an amphitheater, with other White Wolves. Lumil, uninvited, sat naturally beside her as if it were a given. Their presence was so commanding that the soldiers in charge of…

Confined in the temporary prison, Kassel waited for the war unfolding in Normant to end. Perhaps due to the rain from the previous night, he started to feel feverish, and his head was dizzy. Amidst the cries of war, Kassel shivered uncontrollably. “Allow me to meet with Count Lumerier. I have words for him.” He…

Gerald was assigned to guard the castle’s back door. If Sheyden provoked from the front, naturally the troops would flock towards the back of the castle. At the right moment, if he flung the door wide open, the events currently unfolding at the front gate would be replicated. The enemies would be greatly taken aback,…

The army of the Red Rose Count had assembled before Normant. Initially, they numbered around two thousand, but soon swelled to three thousand and ultimately to five thousand. Considering that proper commands had not been relayed to the army, which had scattered after the invasion of Denmoju, it could be said that all available forces…

Several more hours were required to complete the ritual in the cave. The air had been thick with the scent of the sacrificed woman’s blood, which trickled down the altar throughout the lengthy prayer. Dunmel had patiently waited for everyone to leave. Once the cave was empty and the torches extinguished, plunging it into total…

Bading arrived at the scene just as the fire had been extinguished and the morning sun began to rise. Moments after spotting an unusual object flying across the eastern sky of Leang, he quickly grabbed a soldier who had come from the mansion and inquired, “What happened to Lady Latilda?” “I came to inform you,”…