2026-07-29 19:37:57The battlefield fell into complete silence.
The figure stepped through the crack in reality with calm, measured movements. Unlike the monstrous mount or the grotesque Abyss Vessel, he appeared completely human. He wore dark robes embroidered with crimson symbols, and his face showed no signs of corruption despite the overwhelming Abyss energy surrounding him. That alone made him more terrifying. Monsters were predictable. Humans were
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81. The Successor
The metallic echoes of breaking chains reverberated throughout the chamber. Every elder present immediately tensed as ancient runes covering the crystal began flashing erratically. What had started as a simple reaction was rapidly becoming something far more dangerous. The image inside the crystal remained stable, showing the crimson-eyed figure seated upon the black throne deep beneath the Academy.No one spoke.No one moved.The pressure radiating from the image alone was enough to make the air feel heavier.Kael stared at the figure while the Void Core pulsed repeatedly inside his chest. The sensation was unlike anything he had experienced before. It wasn't fear. It wasn't hostility. It felt disturbingly similar to recognition.As though the thing beneath the Academy had been waiting for him.For a very long time."My successor."The voice echoed once more through the chamber. This time, the words sounded cle
80. The Midnight Summons
Night descended over the Royal Academy, but the campus remained far from peaceful. The excitement that had filled the grounds earlier in the day had vanished completely, replaced by an atmosphere of unease. Patrols moved constantly between buildings, professors hurried through corridors, and the Academy's defensive formations continued glowing across the night sky. Officially, the administration described it as a precautionary measure. Unofficially, nobody believed that explanation.Rumors spread rapidly through the dormitories. Some students whispered about a powerful monster escaping containment while others claimed an ancient artifact had malfunctioned. A few even spoke of a hidden war approaching the continent. None of them knew the truth, but the uncertainty only fueled their imaginations.Kael stood beside the window of his dormitory room, staring toward the distant Silver Spire. Tower Three offered a magnificent view of the Academy grounds, yet he found hims
79. Restricted Status
The atmosphere throughout the Academy changed completely.Only minutes earlier, students had been exploring the campus, chatting excitedly, and preparing for their first classes. Now, confusion spread through every pathway as instructors directed everyone back toward the residential towers.Nobody understood what was happening.That made it worse.---Kael stood among the crowd while observing the professors.The students looked confused.The professors looked worried.There was a significant difference.People accustomed to danger only showed concern when the situation was truly serious.---Mira remained beside them as students hurried toward the dormitory district."I've never seen this happen."Her voice was noticeably quieter than before."Not even once."---Leon frowned."How often does the Academy enter Restri
78. First Day
The moment Kael stepped through the Academy gates, he immediately understood why the Royal Academy of Mana was considered the greatest educational institution on the continent. The scale alone surpassed anything he had imagined during the journey. Countless buildings stretched across the horizon while streams of students moved between training fields, lecture halls, and towering libraries. The atmosphere felt different from the outside world. Everywhere Kael looked, he sensed mana fluctuations. Some students carried themselves confidently while others radiated power that rivaled experienced warriors. The Academy truly gathered the continent's most talented individuals into a single place. Leon walked beside him while studying the surroundings. "This place is ridiculous." For once, there was no sarcasm in his voice. Only honest surprise. Kael silently agreed. -
77. Arrival at the Royal Academy
The following week passed quickly.Preparations for the journey occupied nearly every moment of Kael's time. Between meetings with clan elders, training sessions, and gathering information about the Academy, he barely found time to rest.Yet despite the busy schedule, his thoughts constantly returned to the same questions. Why had Eryx expected him to attend? What role did the Academy play in Azrath's plans? And most importantly, what exactly was hidden within its walls?Unfortunately, none of those questions had answers.Not yet.---The morning of departure arrived beneath clear skies.Dozens of clan members gathered near the main gates of Veyr territory. Supply carriages stood ready while several escorts prepared for the long journey ahead.Although the Academy maintained neutrality among kingdoms and clans, traveling across the continent remained dangerous. Monster attacks, bandits, and unstable mana zo
76. Departure Preparations
The journey back to Veyr territory was quiet.No one felt like talking after what they had witnessed in the ruined village. The appearance of Commander Eryx had changed everything. What they once believed to be scattered incidents now revealed themselves as pieces of a coordinated plan stretching across the entire continent.The worst part was that Eryx had not come to fight.He had come to observe.That realization troubled Kael more than the battle itself. If a commander of Azrath's network could casually overpower Magnus while treating the encounter as little more than a meeting, then the true scale of the enemy remained far beyond what they currently understood.The Void Core pulsed quietly within his chest.BOOM.The memory of Eryx's final words resurfaced."Let's see whether you survive the Academy."The commander had spoken with certainty. Not suspicion. Not speculation.Certainty.<
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