"The Grand Duchy of Kandela, where we are now, is a very small and weak nation," Feidric explained. "It covers less than 120,000 square kilometers and has a population of under half a million. There are very few adventurers here, and even fewer spellcasters. Naturally, no one would open a magic s...
2025-06-22 18:15:04 +0000 UTC
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Cipher had initially planned to take only a hundred or two Gold Dragons—just enough to get by. Despite being a thief, she still considered herself a decent person. She had no grudge against the Braun Family and wouldn't steal anything of particular importance.
But now it seemed that if sh...
2025-06-22 00:41:29 +0000 UTC
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In movies and TV shows, studies always seem to have secret rooms. The way to open them is usually by twisting a lamp or pressing a specific book on the bookshelf. Cipher decided to try it on a whim, not expecting anything, but to her surprise, it actually worked!
She stood frozen for a few ...
2025-06-22 00:41:05 +0000 UTC
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Unlike Aria, Cipher found the marketplace rather unremarkable. After all, she had witnessed far grander spectacles in her previous life. A mere market? Child's play.
Still, the overwhelming noise caused Cipher's ears to droop, dulling her hearing. The cacophony was so intense it felt like a...
2025-06-22 00:40:28 +0000 UTC
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Two days passed, and the carriage was attacked again. This time, the assailants weren't humans, but a group of Goblins.
Unlike their smaller, more primitive cousins, these Goblins were far more intelligent. They wore armor, wielded weapons, and even spoke Common. A few Goblin Shamans could ...
2025-06-22 00:39:56 +0000 UTC
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In a way, Cipher's single sentence proved more effective than Aria's lengthy persuasion. Cassie's eyes widened. "This... is it really possible?"
To say she didn't want revenge would be a lie. This was the enemy who had murdered her parents! Even now, Cassie remembered every detail of that n...
2025-06-22 00:39:37 +0000 UTC
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"Wh-what's wrong?" Aria stammered, still half-asleep.
"Emmm, it's not a big deal," Cipher replied, "but... the owner of the house we're staying in... she seems to be trying to kill herself."
"???" Aria froze for a moment, stunned. After a two- or three-second delay, she jolted upright...
2025-06-22 00:39:19 +0000 UTC
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Afterward, Cipher and Aria went to find the village chief, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties. He pondered for a moment, then pointed in a direction and said, "Go to the fifth house over there and ask for lodging."
It wasn't uncommon for passing adventurers to request lodging...
2025-06-22 00:39:00 +0000 UTC
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Aria's one-hit kill of the bandit leader left almost everyone stunned.
Seriously, dude? You were acting so tough, and you got taken down by a little girl in one strike? What a joke!
Even Aria herself was bewildered. She hadn't understood what the bandit leader had been trying...
2025-06-22 00:38:33 +0000 UTC
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Cipher sprinted toward the source of the sound, keeping low to the ground and weaving deftly through the forest instead of taking the main road. Within moments, she spotted a dozen menacing figures armed with cleavers marching directly toward the carriage. It was clear they meant trouble.
R...
2025-06-22 00:37:57 +0000 UTC
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As Cipher sized up the employer, he was naturally scrutinizing the seven adventurers in turn. "Three Silver-ranked, four Bronze-ranked? Just as I expected. This backwater town can't attract any truly skilled adventurers, but they'll have to do."
"I expect you to fulfill your duties and prot...
2025-06-22 00:37:29 +0000 UTC
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In addition to the three quests mentioned earlier, the fourth quest seemed particularly generous:
Escort the client to Stone Pine City.
Bronze-ranked Adventurer: 10 Gold Dragons per person
Silver-ranked Adventurer: 50 Gold Dragons per person
"This one pays...
2025-06-22 00:37:13 +0000 UTC
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Cipher hadn't intentionally slowed her pace, yet she moved almost silently. Glancing at Aria, still asleep beside her, she gently pushed the door open and slipped out.
The moment she closed the door, a male voice startled her from nearby. "What are you doing up so early?"
"Eep!" The s...
2025-06-22 00:36:46 +0000 UTC
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After a quick wash, Cipher dried herself with Aria's towel, taking extra care with her hair and cat ears.
As she thought about it, Cipher realized she was currently living off Aria's generosity, eating her food, using her toiletries, and sleeping under her roof. In a way, it made her feel l...
2025-06-22 00:36:23 +0000 UTC
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Five loaves of white bread, two plates of smoked meat, and four cups of warm water comprised Cipher and her companions' dinner—a meager meal, to say the least.
While Aria placed the order, Cipher deliberately studied the menu. Each loaf of white bread cost 5 Copper Oaks, a plate of smoked...
2025-06-22 00:35:44 +0000 UTC
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Cipher deliberately wiggled her ears, discovering that even the slightest adjustment in their angle could completely change the direction of the sounds she heard.
This gave her a significant advantage: she could selectively activate her Super Hearing to focus on specific locations. If she d...
2025-06-22 00:35:19 +0000 UTC
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"Wait, wait... two rooms?!" Cipher froze, stopping Aria. "What do you mean by 'two rooms'?"
Aria replied matter-of-factly, "Of course, you and I would share one, and Douglas and Feidric would share the other. It's the most cost-effective arrangement."
"But... we've only just met! Isn'...
2025-06-22 00:34:53 +0000 UTC
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"Hooray!" Aria cheered loudly, celebrating the addition of a new member to their party.
"But..." The Mage-Robed Youth started to protest, but Douglas clapped him on the shoulder. "What's the harm? She's clearly not a bad person. What's wrong with having another cute and pretty companion?"
2025-06-22 00:34:32 +0000 UTC
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Seeing the situation, the previously wary man's expression shifted to one of exasperated disbelief. Indeed, who would ambush someone with a headbutt? he thought.
He recalled an old proverb from the Eastern Ancient Kingdom about waiting by a tree for a rabbit to run into it, but he'...
2025-06-22 00:34:08 +0000 UTC
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"Ouch!"
She'd fallen before, but this time felt distinctly different. Her chest had clearly taken the brunt of the impact.
Cipher quickly scrambled to her feet, grimacing as she rubbed her chest. "Hiss... That didn't... didn't hurt as much as I expected?"
It felt like being gent...
2025-06-22 00:33:40 +0000 UTC
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The morning mist, like flowing milk, drifted through the fir forest. Mu Bai was jolted awake by a cold, damp sensation. Instinctively, he reached up to adjust his glasses, but his fingers only brushed against the bridge of his nose and the lingering chill of morning dew on his brow.
Slightl...
2025-06-22 00:33:03 +0000 UTC
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Lyney shuddered, cold sweat erupting across his skin. He desperately wanted to refute Lofan's words, but the more he considered them, the more he reluctantly agreed.
Charlotte and Lynette were equally stunned by the reality Lofan had laid bare.
After taking a steadying breath, Lofan c...
2025-06-21 19:20:42 +0000 UTC
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After a long wait, the explosion still hadn't occurred. Relief quickly turned to frustration and anger on the faces of the four onlookers.
Lofan casually tossed the detonator aside and remarked calmly, "Didn't I tell you? Never trust a word from a madman."
"Grett, you tricked us!" Nav...
2025-06-21 19:14:04 +0000 UTC
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The chess game had reached a point where continuing seemed pointless.
Navia held the key to victory, while Lofan had finally bared his true fangs.
Just as all four players believed the game was about to end, Lofan's next few moves completely revitalized the seemingly hopeless situatio...
2025-06-21 19:13:32 +0000 UTC
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Not only Navia, but the three people behind her were utterly bewildered by Lofan's move.
With only two crucial pieces remaining, any trap should have been easily detectable. The truly terrifying thing was that they couldn't see any at all.
Yet, if Lofan lost another critical piece, hi...
2025-06-21 19:08:16 +0000 UTC
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"Miss Robin, greetings," a young girl in white said politely, approaching the group and offering a slight bow. "May I inquire if you have a moment? Lady Prophet has a matter of great importance to discuss with you."
The mention of "Lady Prophet" caused all three of them to pause in surprise...
2025-06-21 19:04:13 +0000 UTC
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Red Cape Hero: "What the hell are you talking about? I was shitting myself, thinking you'd been shot!"
Red Cape Hero: "Wait, what? Who is that? Elysia?!"
Shu Cat: "I think it's her. Long pink hair... she's stunning."
Shu...
2025-06-21 19:03:41 +0000 UTC
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Meanwhile, the White Eagle Summit concluded smoothly, without any unexpected incidents like a Dimensional Rift suddenly opening and swallowing everyone whole.
As a result, Elysia had established connections with a group of "big shots" that most ordinary people wouldn't even dare to dream of...
2025-06-21 19:02:18 +0000 UTC
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[What's with calling her "my wife"? How can someone just randomly call a stranger that? Imagine how you'd feel if your friends or family were addressed that way by a stranger. And besides, she is my wife! I'm about to lose it!]
[Well, well, well, the truth finally comes out.]
2025-06-21 19:01:46 +0000 UTC
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In a magnificent, gold-adorned hall, high-ranking officials from various nations had gathered for the White Eagle Summit: the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain, the Chairman of the European Union's Superhuman Association, the Deputy Director of the Dragon Nation's Bureau of Anomalous I...
2025-06-21 19:00:52 +0000 UTC
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