The carriage halted, and Melina stepped down gracefully with Aaron following close behind. She handed a silver coin to the driver, saying, “Keep the change.”Turning to Aaron, she spoke with composure, “Lord Aaron, please follow me. I will take you to meet the Second Prince.”Aaron’s tone remained calm. “Of course, Miss Melina. Lead the way. Also, tell me, who holds your contract?”Melina hesitated before answering. “It is in the hands of Turiel, a man under the Second Prince’s command. His strength… is at peak Golden Tier.”Her voice carried a trace of nervousness.Aaron’s expression did not change. “Don’t worry, Miss Melina. Leave it to me.”Relieved, Melina’s face softened. Aaron pressed further.“How did you learn of Turiel’s strength?”Melina’s tone grew thoughtful. “The Second Prince once tried to win me over. To impress me, he displayed Turiel’s power.”Aaron nodded in understanding. His gaze shifted to the towering palace walls. “This place is heavily guarded.”Melina agreed.

After listening to Makaret’s tale, Kartol spoke in a calm, steady tone. “So, what are you going to do next?”Makaret drew a deep breath before answering. “I will rebuild my body, and then I will return to fight Domoka. His consciousness has already been eroded by the Dark elements. If I don’t stop him, he will do something insane.”Kartol walked toward the window, his gaze distant. With a sigh, he replied, “Do as you see fit. But once those matters are settled, you must return here and continue your practice. You cannot leave this place until you have broken through to the Fusion Saint realm."Makaret bowed his head. “Of course, Master.”Kartol produced a space ring and handed it to him. “I have already gathered the materials required to build a first-class body. It will take time for you to adapt to it.”Makaret’s voice was filled with gratitude. “Thank you, Master.”Kartol sighed once more. “Go now, and do what you must.”Makaret hurriedly left the chamber. Alone, Kartol murmured to

Torvald gazed at the magnificent city around him, awe written across his face. Beside him, Edrin shared the same expression. Familiar with one another, Torvald broke the silence. “Edrin, what are your plans for the future?”Edrin’s tone was thoughtful. “Well, as Aaron said, we have the choice, to cultivate or to continue our old work.”Torvald nodded, conflicted. “Indeed. He gave us freedom, but I still don’t know what path to take.”Edrin studied him. “Are you afraid of trying something new, worried you won’t be valued anymore?”Torvald sighed. “Before, I was just a carpenter, shaping wood. I loved creating, inventing. But now, seeing these magnificent buildings, I feel… lost.”Edrin placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder as the wind tugged at their clothes. “Torvald, you may not believe this, but my father was a farmer. As his son, farming was my only path. By luck, I met traders and learned about commerce. I realized our region had things others didn’t, like the thron fruit. So I

Lucia gazed around the room, her voice filled with wonder. “Is this… what a magic city looks like?”Maria’s eyes mirrored the same amazement. She spoke softly, almost to herself. “When Aaron saved me, I thought my father would reward him properly, perhaps even grant him a manor. But all he gave were gold coins. I believed that if we met again, I would be someone he could look up to.”Her voice faltered as she murmured, “Yet Aaron met me again within a month, already far stronger than before. And now, seeing this city he has built… I feel ashamed of my earlier thoughts.”Lucia sighed gently. “Maria, don’t dwell on it. We are here now, and we will learn magic.”She turned to Gorg. “Master Gorg, you once visited the Nomino Kingdom. How do these buildings compare to theirs?”Gorg shook his head, a bitter smile on his lips. “Princess Lucia, there is no comparison.”He pointed toward a glowing stone embedded in the wall. “This is a Glowing Stone, it shines in the dark. In Nomino Kingdom

Just then, Freya appeared before them, her smile radiant. “Did you both enjoy my gift?”Stella and Hilda immediately bowed their heads in respect. “Lord Freya.”Freya waved her hand lightly, her tone carefree. “No need for titles. Call me simply by my name. In the future, the three of us will be sisters.”Her words left them both confused. Stella’s eyes widened in astonishment.“In future… Aaron” Before she could finish, Freya interrupted, her voice firm yet gentle. “Don’t speak of it. Keep it in your hearts. And do not mention it to Aaron.”With that, she turned, her presence fading. “Well, I must go.”In an instant, she vanished, leaving Stella and Hilda stunned, her cryptic words echoing in their minds.Moontoon CityMoontoon City had already been evacuated, its empty streets now serving as the staging ground for war. The city itself had been designated as the first line of defence. Armed soldiers and battle-ready mages marched beyond the walls, forming ranks along the shorel