The members of the Sky Squad had completed their consultations regarding their weapons. For the most part, they retained their previous weapon types; the upgrade focused primarily on superior forging materials and high-tier magical artifacts embedded within their armaments.However, two individuals had not possessed permanent weapons from the start: Aji and Gayatri. Warrior Jiro advised Gayatri to choose a weapon that suited her naturally. Although she was capable of creating energy-based weapons, a physical weapon would prove invaluable should her energy ever run dry. Furthermore, a unique weapon could provide essential auxiliary capabilities in unpredictable battle scenarios.Aji suggested that Gayatri request a set of large, heavy needles forged from exceptionally durable and sharp metal, synchronized with a ring artifact designed for remote control. Aji reasoned that such a setup would allow her to eliminate low-tier enemies swiftly without expending her own energy. The needles co

Nasura hurried frantically toward his secret meeting room. Finding even the lower buttons of his shirt undone, he fastened them as he accelerated his pace. What is it this time? It sounds dangerous! Nasura thought anxiously as he pushed open the door to the hidden chamber.Stepping inside, Nasura called out, "Lord Night! Where are you?" He glanced left and right, surveying the enclosed room, which contained nothing more than a table, a few chairs, and a wooden cabinet.Approaching the table, Nasura sat down in one of the chairs. "Lord Night must have stepped out again. Scared me for nothing, making me rush over here."Settling in, he crossed his right leg over his left, attempting to relax."Comfortable, aren't we?" a low, threat-laced voice echoed through the room.The sudden sound startled Nasura so badly he nearly tumbled from his seat. He whipped his head to the side. Sitting right beside him was a man shrouded in a dark hood and face cover. The figure's sharp, piercing gaze struc

Aji hurried directly toward the temporary residence assigned to the Sky Squad. Upon arriving, he was greeted by Lao and Gayatri at the main gate."Is something wrong? Did something urgent happen?" Aji asked, his curiosity piqued."Follow us, Aji," Lao instructed. Aji complied, and the three of them stepped into the inner living quarters provided for their stay while waiting for their weapons to be completed. The other members of the Sky Squad were still testing their new armaments out on the martial arts grounds of Linggar Emas."It's like this, Aji," Gayatri said, lowering her voice. "I feel a pervasive dark energy surrounding all of Linggar Emas, including the Golden Crane Academy."Aji nodded in understanding. Gayatri possessed a unique sensory ability that allowed her to detect the sinister presence of the Demon Lord's forces stationed throughout Linggar Emas. Aji had sensed it as well—he knew the dark energy lingered across the city—but he had refrained from mentioning it earlier

A servant knocked softly on the door to Nasura's private chambers. "Lord... Lord... there is a beautiful woman outside. She says she was hired for you. Should I let her in?"Nasura hesitated in surprise. Who could have hired a woman for him? He hadn't set foot outside his manor for days, paralyzed by Lord Night's explicit warning forbidding him from leaving or seeing guests.A woman, though? Nasura mused. Could Lord Night have taken pity on me, sending a woman so I wouldn't grow restless and wander out?Prying open his window just a crack, he peered down into the courtyard. There stood the servant alongside a stunning young woman. Her shapely silhouette was unmistakable, her alluring beauty tantalizingly veiled by a translucent net draped from her wide hat. Throwing caution to the wind, Nasura convinced himself she was indeed a gift from Lord Night to keep him entertained indoors.He hurried over and threw the door wide open. His heart hammered against his ribs at the sight of her del

One hour before the clash erupted.Two figures using high-level stealth slipped silently from the trees without detection. They landed softly on the roof of a sprawling, somewhat untidy compound. Located at the far edge of the Golden Crane Academy's grounds, this vast area housed the main stables for the horses belonging to the Linggar Emas municipal government.At first glance, seeing heavy security here seemed normal. A facility of this scale held a large number of horses used as primary transport for government guards and soldiers. However, the level of alertness maintained by these guards went far beyond standard routine. They operated with extreme vigilance, completely barring ordinary citizens from entering the perimeter."Are you certain this is the place, Warrior Jiro?" Aji asked quietly.Of the three prospective locations identified by Aaman as potential secret armories for the mass-produced weapons, this was the final site. The first location was this massive stable complex