Richard grunted as his eyes slowly fluttered open."He really didn't have to hit me that hard," he muttered to himself as he pushed himself upright on the bed."Ouch..."He reached behind his head, wincing the moment his fingers touched the swollen spot. It still burned fiercely despite everything."I guess there are some things regeneration doesn't work on."Just then, a familiar notification materialized before him. Sitting at the edge of the bed with his bare feet resting on the cold obsidian tiles, Richard quietly read through the glowing screen.Ding![Daily Quest Completed]Quest: Assert Dominance — CompletedTask 1: Defeat Every Opponent Who Challenges You — CompletedTask 2: Instill Fear in Them and Everyone Around Them — CompletedRewards:Basic Talent Awakening Pill ×1+500 System PointsComplete Map of the Hidden Treasures Within the Riftscar Badlands ×1[+5,000 EXP]Level 9 → Level 12All Stats Increased ×50'That map will become useful later.' He thought, smiling only for

The royal guards marched onto the balcony, but none of them dared step onto the battlefield. The entire arena had been transformed into a frozen wasteland, with countless razor-sharp pillars of ice erupting from the ground like the fangs of a monstrous beast. Even the bravest soldiers hesitated, knowing a single wrong step would leave them impaled.A loud crack echoed through the silence.Allen shattered the thick layer of ice that had trapped him. He stumbled forward, coughing violently as blood dripped from the corner of his mouth. His breathing was uneven, and although he remained seated on one knee, his sharp eyes calmly swept across the devastated battlefield."Prideful, stupid morons..." he muttered under his breath.His gaze lingered on the destruction surrounding him."Using forbidden magic inside the royal castle... Even if it wasn't the original version of the spell, if anyone survives this, the king and the royal council won't let this incident slide."Crack!Crack!At the

"What?!" The red-eyed Titan's eyes widened in disbelief as the thick cloud of dust slowly cleared. Standing at the center of the destruction, the Prince remained completely unharmed, not even a scratch on his body."He's a monster..." the yellow-eyed Titan muttered through gritted teeth. "But one more attack should finish him."He drew back his invisible bow once more, and the moment the string was pulled, lightning crackled violently across the dark heavens. The sky rumbled without pause."Hahaha... Hahahaha!"Richard's laughter echoed across the battlefield, deep and menacing. His fingers tightened around the hilt of his sword as his crimson eyes gleamed with excitement.DEEEESH!He shot forward like a falling star, leaving deep footprints carved into the earth with every step. The air split apart around him from the sheer force of his speed, and a violent gust followed in his wake."ICE SPEAR: THUNDER BLAST!"The yellow-eyed Titan unleashed another spear of frozen ice wrapped in cr

"Yes. They work at the Blackforge Citadel alongside the high noble vampires," Allen explained."Oh, I see. Still, aren't vampires known for being humble?" Alucard asked, his gaze settling on the five figures before them."They are," Allen replied. "But these five carry the blood of the ancient Titans. Pride runs through their veins far more strongly than humility, Your Highness.""I want to kill a few of them," Richard said calmly, cracking his fingers one by one. "That should be enough to calm my anger."Allen let out a soft chuckle, his tone carrying the faintest hint of mockery.Richard slowly turned his head toward him.An overwhelming wave of killing intent erupted from his body, filling the training ground with an unbearable pressure. His crimson and emerald eyes glowed with frightening intensity.Allen's smile vanished instantly."Forgive me, Prince Richard." He immediately lowered his head. "But killing them will only bring unnecessary trouble upon you, and that is not somethi

Boom!The earth shattered beneath the force of the attack, and the entire castle trembled violently.Massive clouds of dust surged into the sky while fragments of ice scattered in every direction, creating a faint blue mist that drifted through the battlefield. The servants and guards watching from afar gasped in horror, completely unable to comprehend what was unfolding before their eyes. All they could do was stand there and watch.From within the dust and icy haze, I observed Allen carefully. My wounds were healing, but far slower than before.This thing called magic... it's interesting. And powerful.As the battle continued, I was beginning to understand its fundamentals. It was just like Qi. Once you begin fighting an opponent who is not only strong but intelligent, you slowly start gaining knowledge through every clash, every movement, and every exchange.I looked down at my body and repeatedly clenched my right fist."And this body..." I muttered softly. "I think I'm finally ge

‎He's strong, I thought to myself, my grin widening despite the sharp sting of pain and the warm trickle of blood running down my chin. With gritted teeth, I slowly pushed myself up from the torn earth, my legs trembling under the strain. My sword lay planted deep in the soil far across the training field, but its absence was no disadvantage to me. ‎‎"You're still standing," Allen noted, his voice calm yet edged with surprise. He spun his spear in a fluid, circular motion as he deliberately closed the distance between us. "Seems today may be different after all."‎‎"It is indeed, dear Allen," I replied, lifting my head toward the crimson sky. My eyes traced the slow dance of blue and white clouds drifting lazily overhead, painting a serene contrast to the violence unfolding below.‎‎"Distracted again," Allen muttered. Without hesitation, he charged forward, his powerful feet carving deep prints into the earth with every lightning-fast stride.‎‎He swung his adamantine spear in a