Aaron had consumed a total of 20.5 million experience points to learn all the spells. His focus was on perfecting them, especially those up to Tier 4. As for Tier 5 spells, their cost was staggering; each level of proficiency demanded 10 million points. He decided to postpone their refinement for now.Instead, he invested 2.5 million experience points to perfect his lower-tier spells. By the time he finished, dawn had already broken, the start of a new day.Aaron sat upright, his senses sharper than ever. His perception had grown so keen that he could see the world in exquisite detail: tiny insects crawling along the walls, birds gliding far above, every movement crystal clear.He drew a deep breath, calming his mind, and then checked his remaining resources. 50.5 million experience points remained. He considered carefully.“I’ll save it, for emergencies.”Yet another thought stirred within him. If he managed to gather 5 million more experience points, he could elevate his Knight leve

Her words hung heavy in the air. Then she continued, her voice colder still:“By the way, Makaret’s mentor is no ordinary figure, he is a Demi-God realm, a Tier 9 existence. Even if you die, your souls will be dragged out of hell itself, and he will toy with them as he pleases. The length of your torment will depend on the depth of the karma that stains your souls.” The four elders stiffened, their faces paling. Stella’s words were not mere threats, they were a reminder of the inescapable fate awaiting those who had committed unforgivable sins.Aaron turned to the Rose Guards. “Melina, come with me. It’s time to solve your problem with the royal palace.”Melina bowed solemnly. “Yes, Lord Aaron. But… won’t this bring you trouble?”Aaron shook his head. "No trouble. Let’s go, we shouldn’t waste time.”She followed behind him, obedient and resolute.Aaron suddenly stopped, weaving a spell. The Tier 3 Feather Fall consumed 70 Mana Points, and his body grew light as air. He cast the spel

Within the grand halls of Duke Alaric’s Castle, the Duke sat with a gloomy expression, eyes fixed on the report before him. Less than a month had passed, yet Aaron had already recruited a team of Great Knights under his command.Worse still, the report revealed that Aaron hadn’t even bothered to visit Alaric’s men, he had dismissed them without allowing them to reach the Green Fort.Alaric’s face darkened. In twenty years as Duke, never had his people been treated with such disregard. Wherever his entourage went, even Duke Theodore’s territory had shown respect. But Aaron… Aaron had humiliated him. His voice turned cold. “Grandpa Moria, summon Commander Molard.”“Yes, Master.” Moria replied respectfully.Fortunately, Commander Molard had returned to Starfall City that very day, fresh from patrolling the borders and slaying monsters along the way.Moments later, a man clad in iron armor from head to toe entered the chamber. He knelt on one knee. “Lord Alaric, please give me your order

Aaron raised his finger, and a fireball shot forth.Moria reacted instantly, shoving Alaric aside. The fireball exploded against the wall, shattering stone. Dust and debris rained down.Alaric’s composure shattered. His face twisted with terror as he looked at Moria. “G… Grandpa M… Moria… what kind of sorcery is Aaron using?"Moria had lost his composure. His wrinkled face was etched with deep worry as he muttered, “If I am not wrong… Aaron may have become the mysterious wizard. And I have a very bad feeling.”At that moment, Aaron’s voice thundered across the castle grounds, echoing for all to hear: “Duke Alaric, tell me why you captured my friends. If you cannot give me a valid reason, then from today onward I will wipe out you and your entire family from the Verdia Kingdom.”The words rang with arrogance to those listening. Both Alaric and Moria felt the sting of insult. Anger surged in Alaric’s chest, though he forced himself to remain calm.With a treacherous smile, Alaric rose.

Augustine’s eyes gleamed with ambition. If I could secure these ores…He envisioned the possibilities. With proper mining and refinement, he could form an archer corps armed with Exploding Stones. Trained well, such a force could annihilate enemy soldiers with ease, breaking through ranks that even traditional cavalry or infantry could not.The thought sent a thrill through him. This discovery was not just a weapon, it was a potential game-changer in the balance of power across the kingdom.Maria entered the chamber quietly, finding her father lost in thought, his gaze fixed on the reports before him. She stepped closer and asked softly, “Father, what are you thinking about?”Augustine looked up, forcing a gentle smile.“Nothing, my dear.” He paused, then asked, “Maria, are you not training today?”Maria shook her head firmly. “No way. Today I’m going to rest. I’ll resume training tomorrow.”Her voice carried determination. Since the day she had been kidnapped, Maria had trained relen