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Chapter 174 — The Velvet Wrapping of Profit: Pact of the Chocolate Caravan
Chapter 174 — The Velvet Wrapping of Profit: Pact of the Chocolate CaravanThe caravan of nomadic traders—rough-skinned, road-weathered merchants with eyes trained to spot opportunities like hawks—followed Elias back to his home nestled within the heart of Neo Orcus. The Dragonborn entourage, regal and solemn, moved like shadows behind him, their presence alone demanding reverence. Elderly residents of the district joined the tail end of the small procession, their expressions caught somewhere between awe and disbelief.The peddlers couldn’t keep their eyes off Elias. Their gazes flicked constantly toward the boy who had the bearing of a noble yet the frame of a child. They were caught in a mental bind—wondering whether he was real or some kind of conjuration, an illusion sculpted by a powerful mage’s whim. No child should command such a following. No child should carry the legacy of a city reborn.Once within the cozy structure, which looked modest from t
Chapter 173 — Envoys of Trade Beneath the Hollow Skies
Chapter 173 — Envoys of Trade Beneath the Hollow Skies"Pardon me, but... is this Orcus Town?" one of the travelers asked, a grizzled merchant whose accent carried the dust of far-off lands and the hesitation of a man out of time.Zion tilted his head, half-distracted by the cookie he was savoring. "Hm? This place? Nah. You're standing in Neo Orcus.""Ah, we must have been mistaken then...""Wait, no—actually, you're half right," Zion muttered, blinking as if the realization had just struck him mid-bite. "Neo Orcus used to be Orcus Town. That was before we got here."The peddlers exchanged glances, murmuring amongst themselves. One of the older traders, seasoned by years along the Golden Road, narrowed his eyes. "You're serious? This... this can't be the same place. It’s nothing like I remember."Zion waved them forward like a showman unveiling a stage. "You want to see for yourself? Come on. Walk a little. Let your feet feel the
chapter 172: The Alchemy Of Crumbs
Chapter 172 — The Alchemy of Crumbs and DreamsElias raised a single, unhurried hand. With a twist of his fingers and a focused breath, he summoned the cacao beans from the burlap sack as if the air itself obeyed his will. Suspended in a graceful arc of levitation, the beans floated around him in a slow orbit, encased in a soft golden glow. Then, with the flicker of a precise incantation — "[Ember]" — a controlled flame, hotter than dragon breath but gentler than candlelight, ignited.The crowd watched in utter silence. Children’s mouths parted in amazement as the scent of roasting beans began to dance through the air. The sharp bitterness mellowed into a rich, indulgent aroma that triggered memories of celebrations and decadence long past. Elias's mana flared briefly, forming a spinning runic ring beneath the levitating beans, channeling a thermal vortex to rotate them evenly for an even roast.One by one, the beans cracked under invisible force, revealing the dark, fragrant nibs ins
CHAPTER 171 — THE SLIME’S SECRET
Chapter 171 — The Whispering Slime and the Cacao Conspiracy The morning mist that curled across the eastern tree line of the Ashed Lands carried more than just dew and dust—it carried the rich, unmistakable scent of cacao. The faint bitterness mingled with ash and pine sap, teasing the senses of Elias as he stood near the eastern barricade of Neo Orcus, arms folded, eyes narrowed. In the distance, massive figures—towering and tusked—disappeared into the gloom of the forest, their lumbering silhouettes framed by rays of sunlight that pierced the smoky canopy. Hundreds of kilos of cacao beans. That was the number being whispered by the Dragonborn porters, who had just returned from negotiating with the Orcupine tribes. And yet, Elias couldn’t piece together why they had offered him such a bounty. The world had changed drastically after the quakes that tore through the Falcon region. Soil had shifted. Plant life had vanished. Cacao, once abundant, had become a relic. Or so he’d thought.
Chapter 170 – Offerings from the Beastkin: The Chocolate Tributes of the Sacred Grounds
Chapter 170 – Offerings from the Beastkin: The Chocolate Tributes of the Sacred GroundsAs the first pale rays of dawn slanted across the dew-laced grass, Elias stepped out from the wooden archway of the Lyta Company lodge. The stone path was still cool beneath his soles. The air was calm, heavy with the scent of earth and pine sap, but that peaceful atmosphere did little to mask the tension that loomed near the gates of Neo Orcus.A small crowd of locals had already formed—a hesitant, curious ring of people gathered just beyond the perimeter. Adults remained still, eyes narrowed with wary vigilance, while the children peered from behind the wooden palisades, their small faces alight with unfiltered wonder and excitement.Beyond the natural boundary of the tree line, five towering figures stood like statues etched in muscle and bark. Orcanine Orcs—beastkin whose lineage fused primal might with lupine instincts—waited with stoic discipline. Their fur was ma
Chapter 169 – The Serpent’s Tongue and the Goddess’s Deception
Chapter 169 – The Serpent’s Tongue and the Goddess’s Deception Within the lush and sacred emerald canopy known as the Verdant Sanctuary—hidden deep within the mist-veiled territories of the Orcanine Tribe—the ancient wisdom of the Chieftain's bloodline echoed like a heartbeat in the trees. These lands, revered and untouched, were whispered by elders to be consecrated solely for the embrace of the Earth’s Celestial Architect. It was not merely forest—it was hallowed breath, forbidden ground, where even the smallest creature dared not tread. No chirp of bird nor scurry of squirrel ever disturbed the solemn silence of the Kakao trees, whose bark glimmered faintly with divine residue. No beast, winged or clawed, had ever dared violate this space, not even in the earliest remembered moons. The Chieftain had always taken this as holy confirmation: only those chosen by the Goddess may walk this path. So when his weathered gaze locked upon a sinu
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