All Chapters of God-Slayer System: Ascending the Heavens: Chapter 11
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The Aegis and the Empress
The route to the Imperial Capital got called the "Dragon’s Spine." This trail twisted sharply, climbing over rugged peaks dividing farmlands from the empire's core.Kaelen moved without company. Though his dad gave him a ride, he said no. That thing’s just heavy wood rolling slow. Instead, he trusted his legs - and vanishing into shadows when needed.He had on a plain dark cloak, pulled over his workout gear. The pale ring on his hand - the one that held space inside it - didn’t catch eyes. Anyone walking past would’ve just seen some lone fighter drifting through town.“Hey system, how much farther’s the Capital?” Kaelen said while leaping past a broken tree trunk.[About 450 km away.] [Takes roughly five days walking.] [Careful - lots of robbers seen around here lately.]Kaelen smirked. "Bandits? You mean free XP packages."Things went smooth the first twenty-four hours. While he adjusted, he focused on figuring out how the Aegis of the Damned worked.He took the shield out of his sp
The Poison of the Viper
Night dropped on the Dragon’s Spine, thick and dark as tar. Through the narrow valleys, wind screamed - biting cold from far-off icy summits riding along.Kaelen, along with Seraphina, found a snug spot under a rocky ledge to rest. Firelight snapped softly in front of them, making shapes flicker across the cave’s surface.The air felt heavy. Yet they’d barely exchanged words after fighting off the raiders.Kaelen wiped Bloodshade down using an old rag. Although the blade drank blood on its own, he still enjoyed going through the motions. Across from him, Seraphina gazed at the flickering fire, her purple eyes catching the glow of the burning wood.You’re not merely a noble,” Kaelen muttered, slicing through the quiet. His gaze stayed locked on the blade. Yet he wouldn’t lift his eyes.Seraphina stiffened. "I told you, I am Lady Seraphina. My family is... wealthy.""Wealthy families don't have the Vermilion Bird Crest embroidered on their clothes," Kaelen pointed with his chin to her s