Raiden opened his mouth to respond ..
Then fell silent.
He knew what had happened to Chai. He knew how the boy had lost his older sister in a similar situation.
With Chai siding with Alicia, only Raiden and Moon remained resistant.
The tension reached its peak.
And then—
A fifth person placed his plate on their table without permission and sat down as if he belonged there.
All of them turned instantly, glaring with open hostility.
He didn’t care.
"You’re being loud enough for the entire hall to hear," he said mockingly.
"Why are you making this so complicated? Alicia is right. The best thing you can do for Ethan Heart is make him withdraw and preserve his life."
He looked slightly younger than them, with sharp features and thick red hair brushed upward.
"And who gave you the right to sit among us... Jas Heart?" Moon asked coldly.
Jas smiled at her.
"And why not? I’ll be part of this squad soon enough."
"You can say that after you win the duel tomorrow," Moon replied without hesitation.
"Oh, please. What’s the point in delaying the inevitable? We all know Ethan won’t defeat ."
Jas leaned back confidently, counting on his fingers.
"He hasn’t even reached level ten. He’s three ranks below . He can’t use Aura Armor. He’s cursed. And he spent the entire month digging like an idiot."
Jas laughed loudly, ridiculing Ethan.
"And he’s missing an arm too, poor thing. His life must’ve been so tragic I almost pitied him enough to tell him not to participate. But he didn’t listen."
He extended his hand ...
A pure white aura wrapped around his body, shining brilliantly.
"As long as he can’t use this, fighting is nothing but suicide. They say he lost his mory... I think he lost his mind too."
He continued mocking Ethan in front of his own squad.
That was his mistake.
The mont the last words left his mouth ...
The dining table exploded as Raiden smashed it with monstrous force.
The massive tank rose instantly, grabbing Jas by the throat and lifting him into the air.
Raiden’s own body ignited in Aura Armor—though his shimred in a darker, gray-tinged hue.
With a terrifying grin, Raiden overpowered Jas effortlessly due to the overwhelming gap in Strength between them.
"Guess who can use Aura Armor too, you arrogant bastard!"
He tightened his grip rcilessly.
Jas struggled, trying to pry himself free.
But it was useless.
Both of them could use Aura Armor, aning the clash now depended entirely on raw Strength.
And Raiden’s advantage was so overwhelming he nearly crushed Jas’ neck.
Then—
A third figure intervened.
With a swift motion, Moon struck Raiden’s arm aside, forcing him to release Jas.
Jas fell to the ground, coughing violently, gasping for breath.
Moon stepped between them.
Her body shone with a deep crimson Aura Armor ... far denser than either of theirs.
"I know you’re angry, Raiden," she said calmly.
"But killing him will only make things worse. Calm down."
She spoke in a clear, unwavering voice.
Raiden, however, trembled visibly—anger gnawing at him from within.
Yet he quickly realized that countless eyes were upon them. Every hunter present in the hall had been watching without exception.
Fortunately, Moon had acted before anyone else could intervene.
Understanding the situation, Raiden forced himself to step back.
"I apologize... I lost my temper for a mont!"
He raised his voice deliberately, ensuring everyone heard him ... making it clear the matter was over.
Raiden was known among the hunters, and his words alone were enough to settle the tension. Gradually, the hall returned to calm.
Moon gave a small nod, satisfied with how he handled it. Then she turned toward Jas, who still lay on the ground behind her, and fixed him with a gaze sharper than any blade.
"Jas Heart... until Maria’s reckoning Duel decides the outco, I advise you to stay away from my squad. Who knows? Next ti, it might be my hand that slips."
Her tone carried a quiet threat.
"And you wouldn’t want that, would you?"
Jas nodded several tis, still struggling to breathe from Raiden’s grip, yet sohow managing a smile.
His eyes did not reflect pain.
They reflected sothing else.
A strange admiration toward Moon as she stood before him, radiant and unyielding.
But she paid him no mind.
She left with her squad, abandoning him where he sat.
Jas watched them depart, the sa smile lingering as his fist slowly tightened.
"Watch carefully... I’ll crush him and make you forget him by force."
He vowed silently, making it clear he had no intention of letting his opponent walk away unhard.
To Jas, the duel was already decided.
And many shared his belief.
Ethan’s defeat seed inevitable.
None of them realized the madness unfolding beneath their very feet—deep below, in the hidden depths.
That very evening, Ashvarn trembled under shocking news.
They had discovered a cursed Legacy Dungeon buried beneath their city.
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A.N :
The difference between a Dungeon and a Legacy Dungeon
Regular Dungeon:
A regular dungeon is the traditional type found in most gas. It is an area overrun by monsters, usually taking the form of a cave, ruins, or a maze. It contains so valuable items, and generally, the boss at the end is relatively weak compared to higher-tier threats.
Legacy Dungeon:
A Legacy Dungeon is entirely different from a regular dungeon. These are massive regions ford when a large number of powerful individuals transform into monstrous entities within the sa area.
When this happens, the entire location itself becos the Legacy Dungeon. In so cases, it may take the form of a colossal castle, or even an entire city.
Legacy Dungeons contain the most valuable and rarest items. However, in exchange, they are inhabited by extrely powerful enemies ... so reaching ranks comparable to the Night Lords.
The greatest Legacy Dungeon in recorded history was ford when an entire nation transford into one. To this day, no one has managed to conquer it.
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