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Ardhana gave a faint smile.“Before I tell you my identity… how about you be honest with me first?”Kiana took a slow breath. She picked up the cup of tea and sipped it gently.“I’m just a small-time healer. By chance, I once opened a clinic in a major city of the Spirit Nation… This tea was given by a few officials whose illnesses I managed to cure. Now, what about your identity?”*Seems like she still wants to hide who she is…* Ardhana thought, then nodded.“As it happens, my mother is also a small-time healer… She somewhat follows the treatment methods of the legendary Goddess Medist of this nation.”“Y-you…”“Hahaha! It’s already late. It wouldn’t be proper for a young man like me to keep staying in the house of a girl as beautiful as you… Kiana, I’ll see you tomorrow.”Kiana’s face flushed red on its own. She could only watch as Ardhana walked away into the distance.“Uncle…” Kiana spoke softly.A middle-aged man stepped out from a hidden room.“Your Highness, if there is an orde
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“Sir, you may go in now… Please choose a room according to your preference…”Ardhana nodded calmly. After selecting a room, he took out a black card and handed it to the innkeeper.“How many days will you be staying, sir?”“About a month. I want to stay temporarily in this border city.”The girl nodded and left the room to process the payment. Meanwhile, in her private office, a servant quickly stopped her.“Young miss… He has offended Rengo Kobra. If we give him lodging, I’m afraid…”“You don’t understand how powerful the Amerta Nation is. Rengo Kobra is just a thug who controls a small part of the border cities. This black card—there are only a few of them in existence. That means this masked young man must have a terrifying background. If something happens to him, his family will definitely retaliate. That way, I can build a connection with him. That’s enough discussion. If he needs anything, make sure it’s prepared.”“Yes, young miss…”*In the underground territory of the souther
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Ardhana stared at the warm tea in front of him, its steam rising slowly, forming thin swirls in the air. His gloved fingers touched the cup, but he didn’t drink yet.“Afraid?” His voice was low but firm. “There’s only one thing I fear in this world—when someone who can act chooses to be blind to injustice.”Kiana fell silent. His words were simple, yet carried a heavy weight, as if they came from someone who had witnessed far too much death.“Y-you… you’re not an ordinary person, are you?” she asked softly. “The way you move, your gaze… it’s not like a normal citizen’s.”Ardhana didn’t answer right away. He simply looked out the window, where dust swirled along the dirty border road. Two poorly dressed men were seen running in a hurry—likely going to report to their superiors.“An ordinary person…” he murmured quietly.Kiana lowered her head. She wanted to ask more, but something behind the masked man’s gaze made her hold back. That feeling reminded her of the one person she respected
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The crowd inside the shop grew increasingly restless. Some customers stepped back, while others whispered excitedly, as if they were watching a strange spectacle that would end in tragedy.Rhela laughed loudly, crossing her arms over her chest. The gold necklace around her neck trembled with the force of her harsh laughter.“I told you, servant, this city is no place for fools who don’t know the rules! Anyone who dares oppose the Cobra Gang—even a troop commander—will end up kneeling!”The attendant beside her could only lower his head, his lips trembling between fear and shame.“S-sir, it would be better if you… leave now… before they really come.”But Ardhana remained silent. His gaze was cold, showing not the slightest intention of retreating. He looked at Madam Rhela’s trembling hand, barely concealing her arrogance, then spoke slowly.“Interesting… So in this city, the law bows to a snake?”Rhela smirked. “A snake? Hahaha! Sweet child, this one is no ordinary reptile. Their leade
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“Is it true… my family isn’t dead?”Ardhana nodded calmly and took out his identification plate.“In a moment, someone in a black robe with a dragon insignia will come here. Just tell them this is my token, and they will show you the way to where your family is.”“B-but what if they don’t believe me?”“The plate in your hand is equivalent to a direct order from the State of Amerta. After hearing the news of this victory, they will know that I personally gave it to you.”“Alright… thank you.”Ardhana did not respond. He picked up several boxes, then carried the two heads of his grandfather’s killers out of the underground chamber of the Sacred Lotus Pavilion.His steps were calm, but it did not mean the hatred in his heart had ended. This was only a new beginning—one where he understood that the world would use any means necessary for the sake of self-interest.*At the Heroes’ Cemetery of the State of Amerta.Ardhana bowed his head, holding back his tears in front of his grandfather’s
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“Ardhana, even though you now hold the highest authority of law in the palace, his crimes are severe… How can the punishment be this light?!” one of the officials behind Emperor Diablo spoke with irritation.“He even caused Dumai and Amerta to become hostile toward each other… Because of him, our nation was isolated?! Ardhana…!” another added.However, Ardhana calmly looked at Emperor Diablo, who unexpectedly agreed without any intention of arguing.“Even so, he is still the highest authority of law in this palace… Besides, he was the one who forced Jon Vick out of hiding…”Nimira stepped forward toward Ardhana, her smile graceful—like a war angel showing a different side to certain people.“I know you have another plan… Ardhana, I will do it.”Shortly after Nimira captured Jon Vick and Valsha, Emperor Diablo ordered the entire Blades force to eliminate the remaining rebels led by Jon Vick.*Inside the palace hall.“Ardhana, honestly… I truly admire you. I had prepared countless plan
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