"T-Thank you..."The Elf girl swallowed hard, her voice trembling softly as she watched the blades of Requiem and Silence hold back the massive claws of the Obsidian Stalker with incredible strength. The golden glow beneath the tattered hood of the man before her radiated an unexpected sense of safety."Save your thanks for later," Nox replied flatly.Nox slammed both daggers outward, releasing a wave of dark energy that sent the predator flying several meters backward."Vanguard! Execute the enemy now!" Nox ordered curtly.Vanguard shot out from the shadow beneath them and swung his dagger, severing the Obsidian Stalker's neck with a single precise slash.Nox turned around, sheathed his daggers, then extended a hand toward the Elf girl, who was still sitting weakly on the ground."Can you stand?"The Elf girl nodded slowly, accepting Nox's hand and pulling herself to her feet. She straightened her torn silver robe, revealing shimmering silver hair characteristic of high nobility and

The stone walls of the altar hall trembled violently as Kaelen slammed his heavily armored foot into the ground. A dense gray aura surged upward, enveloping his massive sword in razor-sharp cutting energy."Show me what you can do, Human!" Kaelen roared.With one explosive stomp, Kaelen shot forward like a steel bullet. His massive sword swept horizontally, cleaving through the air at an absurd speed for a heavily armored knight.SWOOSH!Nox did not attempt to block it directly."You think that can hit me? Shadow Step."Nox broke Kaelen's line of sight and appeared directly behind the general's neck."Requiem!" Nox hissed.His black dagger flashed like lightning, targeting the gap between the armor joints around Kaelen's neck. However, Kaelen was no ordinary monster. As a guardian general, his combat reflexes had been honed to perfection. Without even turning around, he swung his steel shoulder guard, deflecting Nox's thrust.CLANG!Sparks exploded through the air. Nox was pushed back

"One wrong step in this forest, and you'll be dead before you even reach the border gate."Nox's cold voice broke the silence as they began making their way through the thick mist of the Ashen Frontier. He swept his gaze across their surroundings, sensing the increasingly dense mystical atmosphere.Chyntia looked up at Nox's tattered hood, uncertainty written across her face."Are you really sure you want to accompany me all the way to the border of the Kingdom of Allenia?""I don't like wasting time escorting people," Nox replied flatly without slowing his pace. "But your Mana hasn't fully recovered. A single surprise attack from a high-level predator would be enough to eliminate you permanently."Chyntia lowered her head, clutching the container holding the Light of Life of Allenia beneath her silver cloak."Thank you, Nox. The sacrifice of my guards won't have been in vain if this artifact reaches the palace safely."Don't celebrate just yet, Princess, Erebus's voice suddenly whisp

Something is very wrong with this room, Master.Erebus's cold whisper immediately greeted Nox as the iron door engraved with ancient symbols swung wide open. Warm air carrying the fragrance of pure magical essence flowed out, yet the multicolored glow within the Allenia Kingdom Treasury suddenly dimmed, as if every artifact inside were holding its breath in the presence of the anomaly.Nox descended the marble staircase, his golden eyes glowing sharply with Observer Eye. Rows of legendary swords, golden shields, silver armor engraved with spirit magic, and hundreds of bottles of rare elixirs were neatly arranged atop stone pillars.Incredible... Erebus whispered, floating around the room with eyes gleaming in awe. This place contains thousands of high-value treasures. Any player faction could become a server-dominating force in an instant with what is stored here."But we only have the right to choose one," Nox replied flatly, sweeping his golden Observer Eye across the treasury. "And

The creaking sound of the closed teakwood door muffled all the commotion outside the palace. Inside King Elrond's private study, the fragrant scent of sandalwood and ancient scrolls drifted softly through the air. Golden moonlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, illuminating the two figures now standing silently opposite each other.King Elrond slowly walked toward his desk before turning to face Nox. Wisdom gleamed in the King's eyes, yet beneath it lay a profound curiosity."Who are you really, Hunter?" King Elrond asked without beating around the bush, his voice calm yet carrying a demand for honesty. "Someone capable of controlling high-level shadow essence, you are clearly no ordinary human from an ordinary hunter faction."Nox remained motionless where he stood.Beneath his worn hood, his golden eyes stared directly at the ruler of Allenia. He carefully arranged his words."I'm just an ordinary adventurer, Your Majesty," Nox replied in an even, flat tone. "Someone wh