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Chapter 26 – The Royal Recommendation
“Come out, Velkris.”A crimson radiance bloomed before Ravan.The surrounding mana rippled.Before the light could fully take shape—Ding!Warning!Valtheris is protected by the Royal Barrier.Manifestation of battle entities, offensive abilities, or combat within the Capital is strictly prohibited.Violation will result in immediate intervention by the Royal Guard.The crimson radiance trembled.Ravan looked at the notification for a brief moment.“…Interesting.”He lifted a hand.“Return.”The light scattered into countless crimson motes before the sealed divine could emerge.Several passing guards glanced toward him.Seeing that nothing had manifested, they continued their patrol.Ravan opened his friend list.Hale.A message was sent.Ravan: I’ve arrived.The reply came almost immediately.Hale: Already inside the Capital?Ravan: Eastern District.Hale: Wait there.Hale: We’ll be there shortly.Closing the interface, Ravan quietly observed the flow of people.Valtheris dwarfed eve
Chapter 25 — Leaving the Village
Welcome back to Divine Epoch.Darkness cleared.Ravan opened his eyes inside the beginner village.The square was louder than before. Players packed around the fountain, the noticeboard, and the market stalls. Some checked weapons. Some called for parties. Some shouted about the emergency update.Then the system rang through the sky.System Announcement: Divine Epoch Online emergency update has ended.System Announcement: Cross-server synchronization has been completed.System Announcement: Main city transfer function has been unlocked.System Announcement: The first player has reached Level 10.System Announcement: All players who reach Level 10 may receive a city transfer recommendation from their Beginner Village Head.The whole village reacted at once.“Level 10 already?”“Who?”“Why didn’t it show the name?”“Has to be the hidden dungeon player.”“Anonymous?”“Or Ravan.”“Aren’t they the same person?”“No one knows, idiot.”A warrior near the fountain checked his own level and cu
Chapter 24 — Aftermath
The lights came back on.The broken-wrist thug was still against the wall. His wrapped arm pressed to his chest. His face was wet, and his breathing kept catching in his throat.Ravan stood in front of him.The man’s eyes moved past Ravan. He saw the tables. The broken chairs. The bodies on the floor. The cards scattered near his shoe. A bottle still rolling slowly until it tapped the leg of a chair.Tik.The small sound made him flinch.“I’m sorry.” His voice came out fast. “I’m sorry, okay? We were just talking. We didn’t mean it.”Ravan said nothing.The man shook his head hard. “We didn’t touch her. I swear. I swear on my life.”Ravan crouched in front of him.The man pressed harder into the wall. “Please. Please, I’ll leave. I’ll leave the city. You’ll never see me again.”Ravan looked at him for a moment.“Don’t worry.”The man froze.“I won’t kill you.”Hope entered his face too quickly. His lips trembled. “Thank you. Thank you, Max. I swear, I—”Ravan’s eyes darkened red.“Not
Chapter 23 — Late Night Massacre
Lena woke later than usual.No second job to rush to. No early shift waiting. No medicine bottle being stretched in silence. Just the small smell of food drifting from the kitchen.Not good food.Just food.She stepped out slowly and found Ravan near the stove.“Max?”“You’re awake.”“I live here. That happens sometimes.”He looked back at the pan. “Food is ready.”Lena walked closer and looked into it. For a moment she only stared.“Did you cook this or threaten it?”“It is cooked.”“That is not the same thing.”He took a plate.Lena watched him for a few seconds. Then her voice softened. “You made breakfast?”“Yes.”“For me?”Ravan paused. “Yes.”She hid her expression by sitting at the table. “Then bring it before it gets colder and more dangerous.”Ravan placed the food in front of her and sat across.She took one bite. Chewed slowly. Swallowed.“Max.”“What?”“How much salt did you put in this?”“Enough.”“For who?”He paused.Lena reached for the salt and shook some over her foo
Chapter 22 — Quiet Moon Physique
The man near the wall did not say it again.His eyes moved to the third man.The third man reached into his jacket.Lena saw it first. “Max, please…”Ravan did not look back.The third man pulled out a small knife.The one near the wall spat to the side. “Fuck this. Break him.”They moved.Ravan looked at them.Something red passed through his eyes for half a breath.The air around the entrance turned cold.The man with the knife stopped first. His hand shook. The blade dipped. The one near the wall took one step and froze. The man on his knees stopped cursing.None of them understood what was happening.Their bodies did.The knife fell.*Clink.*“Run.”That was enough. The man with the knife turned and stumbled toward the road. The one near the wall ran toward the side street. The man with the broken wrist scrambled up and ran with his arm pressed to his chest.Ravan did not chase.Lena was still behind him.She stared at the street, then at him. “Max…”Ravan turned. “Inside.”“What
Chapter 21 — Morning
Klik—The headset released.Ravan opened his eyes in Max’s room. Morning light came through the window. The transfer confirmation was still pending on the screen. He sat there for a moment and flexed his fingers.Divine Epoch had felt like almost a full day. Only one night had passed outside.His thoughts moved through the last session. Blood Asura. Dark Demon Physique. Velkris. Crown Haven. The emergency update.Ravan looked at the headset.“Interesting.”He checked the transfer again. Still pending. Max’s memories came through briefly. Rent. Medicine. Food. Lena’s note on the pot.Ravan closed the screen.Then he checked the time.Morning.Lena should be back.His chest tightened before he decided anything. His hand curled once against the desk.Ravan looked down at his hand.He tried to ignore it but the feeling sharpened as he stood.The apartment was quiet. The pot sat on the stove. The note was still on the lid. Lena’s shoes were not by the door. Her work bag was not back.Ravan
