Ashton Harbor
"They failed," said the Armoured man with his expression terrible.
Months of preparation and a lot of money had gone into this, but despite that, it all failed.
"It has," replied the man with the staff before turning.
"From now on, focus on our preparations. The enemy has been lucky, but no matter how lucky he is, we will have him and his cities as his deathless desires." the man with the staff added.
"Yes, my lord," the armored man affird, his voice cold and unwavering. Inside, a dark promise brewed: This humiliation would not go unpunished.
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Frostblade Baroness Lv. 35
Wandering Captain Lv.27
Wandering Captain Lv. 28
{Skill Gained: …}
{Condition t: Novice Mage- Mage}
Mage Lv. 10
Mage Lv. 11
{Spell Gained: Phantom Hand}
Scarlet Headmistress Lv. 35
Gilded Jeweller Lv. 36
{Skill Gained: Gleaming Infusion}
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Bell
Guide of Shining Adepts Lv. 16
Guide of Shining Adepts Lv. 17
{Skill Gained: ditative Touch}
Riveting Lady of Brothel and Promise Lv. 27
I looked at the text, and a surprise couldn't help but appear on my face.
I had slept late after we received news about Silver's safety. I was one of the few people who knew the secret about what was really happening.
I was in that super-secret eting, where only an exclusive group of people, Silver Trust, were explicitly present.
It was a bloody battle, and they lost many of our people, including one pretty important one, but thankfully, Silver survived.
His condition is severe, but he will survive.
My eyes returned to the text in front of , and once again, I couldn't help but be surprised.
Guide of Shining Adepts is the class I got after I started guiding General Stone.
It is a powerful and hereditary class, enabling the teaching of powerful individuals.
My mother had it, and so did my grandfather, Great-Grandmother, and so on.
When I got it, I cried for an hour.
Even with this long history, it is not an inheritance class; it would never reach Lv. 50. We would rge it with our main class before that. Mom said the best way to do that was when it reached Lv. 30.
That is why I did not let it rge with my primary class at Lv. 10.
By Lv. 30, I will gain enough skills to guide any powerhouse expertly.
My family taught
that the rger strengthens our core class imnsely. By ntoring influential figures—whether they are powerhouses or lords—we not only impart knowledge but also forge powerful relationships. These connections are crucial, expanding our reach and solidifying our influence. With every alliance, we grow stronger and more entrenched in the fabric of power.
I am now the youngest one to get it.
All my ancestors were forty or above when they got it, including my mother, who was the youngest to get it before .
This class helps us teach aura control to others. Therefore, we need to master the aura before teaching it to others.
The class had reached Lv. 17. It had leveled up twice, which is a surprise.
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It had yet to do that since I crossed Lv. 10.
He must have done sothing extraordinary with his aura. The sheer magnitude of it was enough to push
beyond my limits, making
level up not once but twice.
I have even gained the fantastic skill of ditative Touch. It allows the people I touch to enter deep ditation, which helps them recover faster from their tiredness.
Which, in turn, helps them practice their aura for longer. I could also use it on myself as well.
My mother had got this one when she crossed Lv. 2o in the skill.
If lucky, it will advance into the ditation Field once it rges with my main class.
I might acquire inheritance skills related to it.
My main class had also leveled up. Reaching Lv. 28. It won't be long before it will reach Lv. 29. Lv. 3o is where the real challenge would be.
My parents took years to cross it, but their main class was more powerful.
Mine is weaker.
I wouldn't receive the sa class as they did unless I returned—and return I most certainly would. There was no question, no hesitation. I was determined to claim what was rightfully mine, my birthright, and nothing would stand in my way.
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Valorous Lord of Courage Lv. 35
Valorous Lord of Courage Lv. 36
{Skill Gained: Lord's Eyes}
Trainer Lv. 9
{Skill Gained: Calm Touch}
I heard faint voices and opened my eyes. There were texts in front of .
I leveled up not once but twice, which is extrely rare in Lord Class after Lv. 3o.
I have also gained a skill, and it is fantastic—sothing I had wanted.
Lord's Eyes is a passive skill.
At a glance, it seed weaker than active skills, and it is, but for , it is better than active skills.
It provides
with a clearer vision.
However, I am more excited about the enhancent of dynamic vision.
I can now see the slightest movent and process the information faster. Therefore, one needs to be extrely fast for it to seem blurry to my eyes.
If I had this skill in the last battle. I might have been able to end it early.
It is also a passive skill. It is excellent for everyday use as well as in battle.
I glanced down and was surprised to see my Trainer Class had leveled up after a long ti.
There is even a skill.
Calm Touch, as its na says. It is a skill that calms the beasts.
It is a good skill. I am happy I got it.
A few seconds later, I pushed the texts away and looked at the place where I was.
I found myself in a large room, on a bed. There are two unfamiliar people—a half-orc with mage robes and an old orc woman.
Both of them are wearing a familiar badge on their chests.
They were talking with Margaux, Zela, and Jill.
Margaux was the first to notice, and her eyes widened as she turned to .
"Master Silver," she said, appearing beside
fast but not touching .
"Lord Silver," greeted the unfamiliar man and woman.
'The man is Station Master Falozar and Healer Gulfim. They ca to the forest a few hours after the battle ended and helped stabilize your condition,' inford Margaux.
"Station Master Falozar, Healer Gulfim, thank you for saving ," I said.
I might not understand much about healing, but I understand enough to know that the healers I had brought could not heal my injuries.
"Lord Silver, you had pushed your spirit to a near breaking point. I have only seen one person before you in my life to do that and survive," said the woman.
Spirit ans mind and soul. I must have really pushed the limit with my skills and aura.
My physical body wasn't in much better condition, either. Now, I am fully encased in bandages. Except for my eyes, there is no part of
they don't cover.
There is also a great weakness in every part of my body.
"You should have inford us, Lord Silver, after you suffered the first attack," said the man.
"I couldn't risk our ssages being intercepted, Station Master. Given what happened with the local rcenaries we had hired to protect us," I replied.
They had provided the list of trusted rcenary companies.
Unofficially, of course.
The old man opened his mouth and closed it before opening it again.
"The Archimage asked
to convey that he is glad you are safe and sound," said the man. "Please thank the Archimage from ," I replied.
There was silence before the older woman stepped beside .
"Your physical injuries have been healed. We could remove the bandages now, but your spirit is still healing," she said.
"Do not use your skills for at least ten days and aura for two weeks," she instructed.
"I will follow your advice," I replied.
I don't think I could even use my skills or aura. I feel that if I tried, I would feel sothing I wouldn't like.
The old lady smiled before slowly and expertly starting to remove my bandages. She started with my right hand, which suffered the most burn damage.
When I looked, I saw the damage had healed. There is not a single burn mark.
Most of it looks to be healed, but not all.
"Try moving your fingers?" she asked, and I did. The control was fine as before, but it was a concern after seeing how injured I was.
My body will return to normal in a few days. I am more worried about my spirit.
The attack proved that my enemies were targeting , and they were willing to pay an extre price for .
"Done," she said as she removed all the bandages. A mont later, she took a salve and applied it to my body.
"Please follow my instructions for your quick recovery. I have given the dicine to your people and will co to check on you tonight,"
She left. The man seed to think we wanted to discuss sothing, but he decided to do that later.
Soon, they had left, and I felt the privacy skills and spells activating.
"What are the casualties?" I asked.
I have seen dead bodies. I also know so of my people were in the serious condition.
"Total nine people in both battles," replied Zela.
I had never suffered such a percentage of casualties.
A third of my people died, which is enough to show how dangerous the enemies were, and that is after all the preparations we had made for the journey.
Even with the preparation of carefully choosing the right people, despite that, so many had died.
"Lt. Colonel Zaris didn't make it," she added.
Hearing that, I sighed. I rember the last ti I saw Zaris, his condition was terrible, but he was still fighting.
"He was a brave man," said Margaux. "He was," I replied.
There was a silence for nearly a minute before Jon beca visible. He looks good, a little pale, but no visible injuries are remaining on him.
"Congratulations, Jon," I congratulated. "Thank you, my lord," he replied before placing the bag in front of .
"Is everything in there?" I asked. I am asking about the artifact specifically.
"Yes," he replied.
"Good. Keep the bag; I am in no condition to have it on ," I replied.
He nodded and took the bag before disappearing.
"Has anyone been asking questions?" I asked. "The city has, but the stationmaster has kept them away. This manor we are staying in is their property," she replied.
These stations belong to the Archmage City.
They are quasi-embassies and are present in every major city on the continent.
They have a lot of power, given that Archmage City is the most powerful entity on the entire continent.
Even Baxar Dominion, with all its might, doesn't go against them.
It isn't just because of their power but also the services they offer. Their stations have beco integral to every city they are in.
"It should be Friday, correct?" I asked, looking at the clock, which was telling
that it was morning.
"We will leave tomorrow morning. We have to reach Archmage City before the opening," I stated.
"Healer Gulfim has said that you should rest for a few days," said Margaux with concern.
"I can rest while traveling," I replied.
I would like to rest and recover before I leave. It is wise to do this with enemies who want to kill , but unfortunately, I don't have ti.
I need to reach Archmage City before the opening.
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