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Author: Basma

2026-09-10 04:05:08

Alex continued his mana training lessons as usual. He ventured deep into the forest, searching for places where he could achieve absolute concentration. Moreover, hidden within the forest behind the Dragon Manor lay a secret known only to the dragon lineage.

When Alex reached the center of the forest, he lowered the backpack from his shoulders. He looked around as the sounds of chirping birds began to echo through the trees. The sun was directly overhead, and leaves drifted gently in the soft b

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Beatrix and I headed toward the campsite; the others had already finished setting up their tents. Professor Brid asked if we had brought firewood, and I pulled it out from my dimension rune, assuring him it would be enough for tonight.I lit the fire, and Professor Brid prepared dinner for us. I complimented his skills, and he laughed softly, explaining that living alone forced him to become good at it. A student asked about tomorrow's plan, and the professor explained that we would explore an A-rank dungeon to gather medicinal herbs for our classes.Surprised, I asked if there was a dungeon nearby, and he confirmed it was an A-rank dungeon. In both my past and present lives, I had never stepped inside a dungeon, as my work was strictly protecting people as a mercenary.Laena expressed her lifelong dream of becoming an adventurer, but the professor warned that despite its romantic appeal, it was extremely dangerous. He was right; my interactions wi
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ALEXThe sunlight hit my face and forcefully woke me from my deep sleep. When I woke up, I looked around, but Riyoda had already awoken long ago, made his bed, and gone to class.ALEX (thinking)"Being exempt from classes is such a great feeling."I threw myself back onto the bed. A knock came at the door; I stood up and opened it. It was Beatrix.BEATRIX (smiling)"Good morning."ALEX"Good morning," I replied. "Did something happen?"Beatrix didn't normally come here unless there was a reason.BEATRIX"Yes, today as the Disciplinary Committee we're going into the dungeon with the students, so you need to get ready right away."Beatrix was trying to peek into my room with her eyes.ALEX"Would you like to come in?" I asked.BEATRIX"No, I'll wait for you here."I ignored Beatrix, grabbed her arm, and pulled her inside. Beatrix's face flushed red.BEATRIX (looking embarrassedly)"Why did you do that...?"ALEX"If you waited outside, people might think you're a creep."Beatrix looked i
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Jasmine took this as an opportunity and shot spears made of ice. Beatrix couldn't dodge this horizontally.ALEX (raising his voice)"Use your technique quickly to gain height!"Beatrix heard me and created steps under her feet once again, leaping high into the air. Before Jasmine could realize what was happening, Beatrix shot rapid lightning attacks toward her. Although Jasmine created a shield of ice for herself, she still couldn't escape the attack. Jasmine had lost.BEATRIX (extending her hand)"Congratulations, it was a good match."Beatrix extended her hand to Jasmine. Jasmine took her hand and got up, then they walked over to us.BEATRIX"Thanks for the help, but it would be better if you didn't interfere next time, Rey."AXEL (looking at us in shock)"Rey?"Beatrix tried to change the subject quickly:"Ah, Axel, would you like to spar with him?"ALEX"Ah, if it's fine with him, why not."AXEL"It would be an honor for me, Sir Alex."ALEX"Let's begin then."We entered the train
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I was truly fortunate to have someone like her by my side, always offering me a helping hand.LEANA (hesitantly and embarrassedly)"Rey..."ALEX (curiously)"What is it?"LEANA"Actually... can I take Raynor with me?"I smiled at her and said:"You don't need to ask, you can take him whenever you want."Laena smiled, and Raynor transferred from my shadow to hers immediately.LEANA (waving her hand)"I'll be going then."Laena left the room.BEATRIX (smiling)"You have a truly wonderful fiancée."ALEX"Yes, I know."Beatrix's purple eyes dropped with hidden sadness, so I turned to her and asked:"Are you alright?"BEATRIX (with the same smile)"Yes, I'm fine."ALEX"If you have any problem or want to talk, I'm always here."Beatrix turned her head away again and said softly:"Okay..."I smiled, and suddenly my eyes opened to f
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ALEXLeaving the hospital was still causing trouble for me. Even with a dragon's blessed body, moving around was difficult. I spent my entire day receiving visits from Laena and Riyoda, while spending the rest of the time alone with Beatrix."I'm tired of just sitting here all day," I let out a deep sigh.BEATRIX"We're still in the recovery stage. Since we were exposed to demonic energy, it's normal for our healing to take a long time."Beatrix was right. After all, she was an ordinary human, but for someone carrying dragon blood like me, it was not normal at all.RAYNOR (via mental message)"Didn't Mutoh tell you that the reason for this is the Chaos Seal?"ALEX (mentally)"Yes, I know."Mutoh came last night and told me that the reason my healing was taking so long was the Chaos Seal. I looked at my right hand.ALEX (thinking)"He still hasn't told me what this thing is. What was something like this doing in Izaya anyway? What is the nature of the relationship between Mutoh and Iza
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When the dust clouds cleared, the demon had blocked my attack with his right hand and was holding my sword.BEATRIX (in awe)"I can't believe it..."I had gathered all my power into that attack! The demon gripped my sword tightly and threw me aside. My life was going to end here.BEATRIX (thinking)"So this is as far as it goes."My old memories came to mind: the death of my family, and the time Headmaster Tairel took me under his wing. I couldn't hold back my tears.I began to cry:"I don't want to die..."As the demon drew closer, I cried even more, weeping just like a baby. The demon raised his massive fist.BEATRIX"Headmaster Tairel, I'm sorry..."I closed my eyes and waited for my death, when suddenly a voice came:"I won't let you die today."When I opened my eyes, Sir Alex's face was covered in blood, but he was extending his hand to me and smiling:"We're leaving here together."That bright smile... it was just like my father's. I held his hand and got up off the ground.BEAT

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