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Chapter 31 – Forest of Selection
A bright morning enveloped the Astralis Tower. Dew still clung to the leaves as all the participants who passed the second trial gathered in the main courtyard. Their faces were filled with a mix of enthusiasm and tension. No one knew what kind of trial awaited them today.On the stone stage, Elder Aldren stood alongside the other elders. His gaze swept across all the remaining participants."Congratulations.""You have passed two trials.""However...""...the path to becoming an official student of the Astralis Tower is still long."The atmosphere instantly fell silent.Elder Aldren raised his right hand. Behind him, a giant map appeared in the air via an Aether formation. The map displayed a vast forest region to the east of the Astralis Tower."That is...""...the Astralis Forest."Some participants began whispering to one another. The name of the forest had long been known as a habitat for various wild beasts and monsters ranging from low to medium levels."The third trial will ta
Chapter 31 – The Astralis Crystal
The morning sun bathed the main courtyard of the Astralis Tower. After resting for the night, the participants who had successfully crossed the Astralis Pressure Bridge were gathered once more in the main square. Of the more than five thousand who had registered, only about a thousand remained.Akseli stood in the middle of the crowd, observing the faces around him. Most looked exhausted, yet the spirit in their eyes burned even brighter. Passing the first test had made them confident that they truly had a chance to become students of the Astralis Tower.On the other side of the field, Kael stood among the spectators.The old man’s gaze was fixed solely on Akseli."Remember...""Never let the Origin take control of your emotions."Akseli nodded slowly.Even though Kael hadn’t spoken those words aloud, he already understood his master’s intent.Shortly after...DOOONNGG!The Astralis Tower bell echoed once more.All the participants stood at attention.Elder Aldren walked toward the cen
Chapter 30– The Journey East
Dawn had just broken as the city of Verdan hummed with activity. Merchants opened their shops one by one, while trade caravans lined up to depart from the city gates toward the far corners of Elarion. For Akseli, the quiet morning air marked the beginning of a new journey.In front of the city gates, Kael stood with his black spear slung across his back. His appearance was far more modest than when he had first met Akseli; the black cloak once adorned with the Twilight Guardian’s emblem had been replaced by simple traveler's attire."We leave now," Kael said.Akseli nodded. He cast a final glance at Verdan before stepping forward to follow the old man. He realized that every city he passed would take him further from his former life.They walked along the stone path that cut through the vast eastern plains. The morning air was crisp, and the fields of grass swayed gently in the breeze. In the distance, towering mountains stretched out like a giant wall, separating the eastern region o
Chapter 28 – Journey to the East
Dawn had barely broken when Verdan City began to stir with activity. Merchants opened their shops one by one, while trade caravans lined up to depart through the city gates toward the various corners of Elarion. The quiet morning atmosphere marked the beginning of a new journey for Akseli.In front of the city gate stood Kael, his black spear slung across his back. His appearance was far more modest than when he first met Akseli. The black robe, once adorned with the emblems of the Twilight Guardians, had been replaced by simple traveler’s garb."We leave now," Kael said.Akseli nodded. He cast one last look at Verdan City before finally stepping forward to follow the old man. He realized that every city he passed would take him further away from his old life.They walked along a stone road that cut through the vast plains to the east. The morning air felt cool, and fields of grass swayed gently in the breeze. In the distance, towering mountains stretched out like a giant wall, separa
Chapter 28 – The Road to Astralis
Morning mist still clung to the Ashen Mountains as Akseli and Kael began to leave the area surrounding the Tomb of the Kings. The sun had just emerged from behind the craggy peaks, casting a warm light that pierced through the gaps in the trees. The atmosphere felt peaceful, as if the lifeordeath battle from the day before had been nothing more than a dream.Akseli walked a few paces behind Kael. Since leaving the tomb, the old man had barely spoken, yet every step he took felt light, as if he knew every trail in the mountains by heart."Are we heading straight to the Astralis Tower?" Akseli asked.Kael shook his head slowly."No.""Before that...""...you must learn to survive."Akseli frowned."Didn't I already learn how to fight?"Kael stopped at the edge of a small ravine. He picked up a stone and tossed it into the depths, the sound of its impact fading into the distance."Fighting...""...only saves you for a moment.""But survival...""...will save you throughout your entire jou
Chapter 27 – The Hunt Begins
Akseli stopped right at the gates of the Tomb of the Kings. The cold mountain air greeted him after so long spent underground. The sunlight piercing through the trees felt warm against his face.He took a deep breath. For the first time since being cast out of the Holy City, he saw the sky stretching out wide before him. But the tranquility lasted only a few seconds.The sound of footsteps echoed from behind the fog.Tap... Tap... Tap...Three figures in black cloaks slowly emerged from behind the trees. Their faces were covered by expressionless silver masks, while a black eclipse emblem was clearly etched onto each of their chests.They stopped about twenty paces from Akseli.Their leader scanned Akseli from head to toe. His gaze was sharp, but it quickly turned into a look of disdain."So...""...this is the Heir to the Kings?"His tone was heavy with disappointment."I thought we would be facing a monster.""As it turns out...""...just a boy."The two assassins behind him chuckled
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