2025-05-19 23:45:53Ethan Lockwood pushed open the grand oak doors of the Adventurers Guild hall, and a roar of cheers erupted to greet him. Celestia stepped in at his right, her silver-white hair shimmering under the hall’s lantern light, horns and obsidian scales catching the glow as she held her head high. Nina bounded in on his left, the diminutive dwarf warrior beaming with pride. The trio had returned victorious from Mistveil Mines, and word of their triumph over the fearsome fire dragon had spread like wildfire.
Guild members of all ranks crowded around, clapping and shouting congratulations. Ethan felt a blush creep up his neck at the sudden attention. Just months ago, he had been an unknown newcomer; now he and his party were being celebrated as heroes. A path cleared through the throng as the Guild Master—Garrick an imposing older man with ceremonial armor—approached with a wide grin.
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CHAPTER 72: Miracle King
The chill of winter gradually gave way to gentle spring across the Northern Reach. Months into Ethan’s tenure, borderlands and its villages buzzed with reconstruction. Under his leadership, ruins became building sites and despair turned to determination. Common folk began to call their marquis the “Miracle King,” for every week brought new wonders from Ethan and his companions.On a crisp morning, Ethan stood atop the half-rebuilt city wall of Carosso, surveying activity below. Where there had been rubble, new stone foundations stretched for a marketplace and granary. Villagers and workers moved with purpose, inspired by their marquis’s tireless example. Ethan had instituted a rotating labor schedule so each family had hands in rebuilding while still tending farms. Productivity soared – a simple idea from his old world that felt revolutionary here.
CHAPTER 71: The North
Trumpets echoed in the grand hall as King Aldric proclaimed the new title before assembled courtiers. “For valor beyond measure and service to the crown, we bestow upon Sir Ethan of Carosso the title of Marquis of the Northern Reach,” the King announced. Murmurs swept the hall while Ethan knelt on the marble floor, stunned. Celestia stood at Ethan’s side in formal attire, her face a serene mask that hid her apprehension.Aldric’s attendants brought forth a velvet cushion bearing a silver badge of office. The King himself pinned the badge to Ethan’s cloak. “Rise, Lord Ethan,” he said warmly. “You shall depart at once to oversee the North’s restoration. The borderlands are yours to govern and rebuild in my name.”Ethan rose, bowing deeply. “I am honored, Your Majesty,” he managed, voice stead
CHAPTER 70: Web
A faint afternoon sun slanted through the palace’s solarium windows as Celestia hosted a private gathering of carefully chosen nobles. Over fragrant tea and wine, she moved with practiced grace, her laughter and compliments lighting up the room. To an outside observer, it looked like nothing more than a casual high-born social call. In truth, Celestia was spinning threads of influence as delicately as a spider weaving a web.Seated to her right was Duke Varian, a portly noble with considerable sway over several northern provinces. He boasted of his youthful exploits, and Celestia leaned in with a warm smile when he finished. “My lord Duke, your leadership is exactly what the North will need in the days to come,” she purred.Across from them, Countess Marielle, an elegant widow who funded many mercantile ventures, raised a brow. “Speaking
CHAPTER 69: Black-Haired Noble
Later that evening, Ethan slipped away from the post-ceremony revelry to clear his head. The palace gardens lay quiet under the moonlight, a welcome refuge from the buzzing banquet hall. He wandered along a path of manicured hedges and marble statues, inhaling the scent of night-blooming jasmine. His thoughts swirled with the day’s events—Celestia’s fierce defense of him, the nobles’ whispers, and the unsettling gaze of Lord Kaelthorne.A smooth voice spoke from the shadows near a rose arbor. “A bit overwhelming, isn’t it?” Ethan turned. From behind the arbor, Lord Kaelthorne emerged with a measured stride. In the silvery light, his black hair and midnight-blue coat made him seem a living shadow among the flowers. He inclined his head in greeting. “Sir Ethan.”Ethan’s hand instinctively brushed the pom
CHAPTER 68: Under the Surface
Sunlight streamed through the arched windows of King Aldric’s throne room as Ethan, Celestia, and Nina knelt before the throne. The next day after the Carosso celebration, the King had convened a grand ceremony to honor the slayers of the Frost Dragon. Despite the pomp and splendor—banners bearing the golden lion crest, nobles in shimmering finery—Ethan felt more nervous here than he had facing the dragon.King Aldric stood and raised his hands for silence. "Today, we celebrate true heroes," he announced, his voice carrying through the hall. "Lady Celestia, Sir Ethan, Lady Nina—your courage delivered us from the Frost Dragon's terror. We owe you a debt beyond measure."At a signal, servants stepped forward to drape gilded medals engraved with a dragon around each of their necks. Ethan bowed his head modestly as his medal was placed; Cele
CHAPTER 67: Bard's Ballad
The city of Carosso overflowed with celebration. Colorful banners fluttered from every rooftop, and the scent of spiced ale and roasting meat filled the crisp evening air. In the central square, villagers and nobles alike gathered around a makeshift stage. Tonight, Ethan, Celestia, and Nina were the heroes of Carosso, and a traveling bard was about to immortalize their victory in song.On stage, the bard strummed a lively tune on his lute. His voice rang out clear and bold over the excited crowd. “Hear the tale of the Frost Dragon’s fall,” he sang, pacing dramatically. “Of Ethan the brave, with sword of Fireheart; Of Celestia the wise, shining star in the night; Of Nina the gentle, with courage burning bright!” Each name drew a wave of cheers. The bard wove the story of how the trio defeated the fearsome Frost Dragon that terrorized the North.More Chapter
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