2024-08-11 21:10:20“All these targets, they are going after those who are away from the Brodice Kingdom. He is out for blood. Your Majesty, I wonder if he is not afraid of them.”
The king’s council of Alexandria looked tenser than ever.
They already had the problem with the army of the Brodice Kingdom pressuring them on the borders, and there were heavy military operations from the Crystal Pulse. Although they hadn’t started the attacks on the bandits and outlaws, it was obvious it was a matter of time before they started the massacre.
Although the Crystal Pulse wasn’t their direct enemy, Alexandria was under constant pressure to have another powerful party with whom to share their borders. This was especially stressful for them when there were no clear borders between Light Shone and Forestedge.
The Crystal Pulse currently operated surrounding the Forestedge, and it was overstepping the boundaries of Alexandria.
The strategy of securing a safe trade route was good, but the nobles across Alexandria showed concern about this action.
With three Wizards on their side, the Crystal Pulse had the power to invade Alexandria at their wish simply.
However, none of these moves troubled them as the bounty from the Brodice Kingdom and the counter bounty from the Crystal Pulse.
Both bounties came from the Assassins League, and it was more than enough to vouch for its legitimacy. Still, the heavy bounty from the Crystal Pulse followed by its specific targets was enough to send a chill down their spines.
The Crystal Pulse showed how well-informed they were about the Brodice Kingdom. Other than the King, the rest of the targets were officials of the Brodice Kingdom who left the kingdom for various reasons. Even among them, the targets were those who had a notorious reputation.
“Your Majesty, at least a couple of people from this list will die. They… They might even assassinate the king.”
Another minister looked terrified of the probability of the massive storm heading their way.
Even though this looked like a good thing, the war wouldn’t end even with the death of the king of the Brodice Kingdom due to one simple reason. The rest of the world didn’t want this war to end.
The war between their kingdom and the Brodice Kingdom was no longer a simple war between two kingdoms, it was a war to eradicate the threat of the Crystal Pulse.
Even Alexandria received various offers to challenge the Crystal Pulse, but none of those offers went beyond what various parties offered to the Brodice Kingdom.
The reason was very simple, Alexandria didn’t have what it takes to defeat the Crystal Pulse, and everyone knew it. On the contrary, Alexandria had a huge disadvantage within them.
Everyone knew alien humans almost always recorded everything they did, and they didn’t hesitate to share it. These humans even betrayed their own strongest warrior, Jason Hope.
With the number of humans in Alexandria, they couldn't hide any major movements from the aliens.
On the contrary, the Brodice Kingdom despised aliens and they didn’t allow any humans to enter their territory. This created a situation where their information network took more time to bring news regarding Light Shone, but it also prevented their news from leaking back to Crystal Pulse.
“Is there any response from the aliens?”
King Alexander looked to the side, waiting for some news from Boris.
A simple envoy they sent to the border of their kingdom played an important role for the past year. He was the main link between Alexandria and the Crystal Pulse.
“So far… No alien is trying to take on Jason Hope, Your Majesty. And no assassin would sneak there unnoticed. Their security is really good.”
Another man answered with a hint of admiration in his voice.
Even during the festival, Light Shone maintained its tight and impressive security. They couldn't fail during this period when many of the strangers left Light Shone after the event.
“They know it is almost impossible. Is there any news about them trying to take this conflict into their world?”
“Not at the moment, Your Majesty. But I feel like Jason is at a disadvantage because of this.”
Despite Jason targeting vulnerable targets of the Brodice Kingdom, he had to fight two fronts at the same time. While he may be invincible in this world, he isn’t immortal in his world.”
The older man looked troubled like everyone else.
In a way, losing Jason was a good thing for them because the Brodice Kingdom would lose their support, but it didn’t matter to them at the same time. In the end, the Brodice Kingdom would attack them, and Jason’s presence actually made an all-out war even more difficult.
Especially after the violent reaction from the Crystal Pulse, the Brodice Kingdom would have to watch their back.
“But the bounty. It shows how rich the Crystal Pulse is.”
There was another wave of deafening silence after that.
It looked like a messy ball of strings with no end and beginning. Wherever they looked, Alexandria was entangled in a deep mess they had no way through.
“Our nobles might soon lose hope.”
There was another whisper that brought no response.
Their kingdom was crumbling due to the pressure. A pressure that simply came from being in the middle of a stubborn immortal monster and the rest of the world.
…
“Mommy, is this Daddy’s home?”
Hanna looked at the images she saw with an o-shaped mouth.
She had seen pictures her daddy showed, but there were so many more today. She wished she could go there and walk around with Daddy.
“Hm… Maybe….”
Amelia was in deep thought as she looked at Jason’s apartment and the surrounding building from various angles.
“You need to monitor this place and have these places covered. Change these windows.”
Her focus was on arranging Jason’s security.
She knew Jason was vulnerable in his world, and she had to arrange the best protection for him until the stalemate situation came to an end.
‘This fool. We should just slaughter them.’
She had her own reasons to stay hidden, but she was ready to act at the moment.
They could simply get rid of the entire Brodice Kingdom overnight, but Jason didn’t want to do so. He also had good reason to hold back at the moment, and Amelia knew it was fair he wanted to hide things until everything was ready.
Jason’s stay on Yuriel depended on the ancient machine, and there was a possibility of him being thrown back into his world even if he stayed here as much as possible. It was better to keep his capabilities concealed and act moderately before the migration was completed or Jason became too powerful to contain.
The best she could do at the moment was to arrange Jason’s security to the best. The other part was to keep Jason on Yuriel as much as possible.
‘Sigh.’
Amelia sighed and raised her head.
“Hm… What?”
She saw Hanna looking at her with teary eyes.
“Mommy… Is this Daddy’s home?”
Hanna looked really sad at the moment.
“Of course not.”
Amelia gently patted Hanna’s head, trying to smile.
“Here is his home. This is just a place your Daddy has to go from time to time.”
She assured the little girl, trying to convince herself as well.
‘It is not like he has anything valuable there.’
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308 - I Don't Have Much Time
"Aren't you worried about that old man? Shouldn't we get rid of him?"Amelia only brought it up once Hanna had drifted to sleep, still clinging tightly to her.Jason didn’t look up from his papers."He isn't snooping around, is he?"His hand moved smoothly, turning a page with practised ease.The light from the magic lantern caught the fine lines of modern paper, not parchment.A subtle sign of change.One of many Earth-born advancements quietly seeping into Yuriel under his guidance.Amelia brushed a soft strand of hair away from Hanna’s face, her eyes lingering on the child's peaceful expression."Hm. But none of your people can stop him."Her voice was calm, but the edge beneath it was unmistakable.Jason finally looked up and met her gaze."Let's wait and see," he said."I don't think he’ll stay long. He’s one of the Shadows. They carry out the Grand Wizards’ will. People like him don’t linger—they act."He paused. The words that followed were slower. More thoughtful. He didn’t bot
307 - Peace
"It is indeed impressive. No wonder those fools from the Brodice Kingdom are terrified of you."The hooded figure removed his invisibility, stepping out of the corner with composed movements. His voice was steady and regained the cool confidence of someone who knew his worth.“And you are indeed a powerful woman, Madam Amelia. This is my first time witnessing the presence of a Peak Grandmaster. They are… extremely rare. Rarer than Grand Wizards, in fact.”Despite his previous caution, the Master Wizard now carried himself with certainty. He wasn't someone easily intimidated—and though he wouldn’t pick a fight here, his pride wouldn’t allow him to remain cowering either.“Eh! The ghost is here! Catch it!” Hanna started struggling in Amelia’s arms with sparkling eyes.Amelia held her firmly."That is not a ghost, baby." Jason’s voice was gentle, but his gaze stayed fixed on the now-visible man.The atmosphere in the hall shifted.Tension rippled through the officials as they realised th
306 - The Messenger
The atmosphere grew heavier, the tension thickening with each breath.The envoys from the Brodice Kingdom stood their ground, their jaws clenched in barely contained frustration.Their eyes—especially those of the Grandmasters—never left Amelia. There was fear there, even if none of them dared to admit it. One step too far, and they knew she could crush them where they stood.Still, their leader stepped forward, holding a scroll with trembling fingers masked by feigned authority.“We are envoys of the Brodice Kingdom,” he declared, voice echoing with forced confidence.“I stand here on behalf of His Majesty—the absolute ruler of our lands. In his name, we extend a proposal of peace. We are willing to lift the bounty on your head... in exchange for removing the bounties you have placed on His Majesty and his subjects.”His words were rehearsed—measured—but anyone could see the nerves behind them.“No.” The room froze.The envoy blinked.“W–What?” Even the officials of Light Shone looked
305 - Tell Me
‘This place… it’s really busy…’ The hooded figure observed the bustling administrative hall in silent awe. He had expected chaos—a disorganised mess of self-proclaimed rulers who were unfit to govern. But instead, what he saw was efficiency. Decisions were being made on the spot, minor issues were being resolved instantly, and orders were being swiftly relayed.Even without direct oversight, everything flowed seamlessly. The alien humans had a system, and they had something else, something his people lacked—Instant communication. He knew of it. They called it a forum or something.‘A divided authority, yet still centralised around a leader…’ His gaze flickered toward the two empty seats in the center of the hall. A symbol of true leadership.Those seated around them were not aristocrats, not nobles, but humble-looking men and women dressed in practical, simple clothing. Yet their eyes were sharp, their minds sharper.Each of them radiated competence.‘These aren’t placeholders. These
304 - An Overwhelming Prescence
‘So, this is Light Shone.’His hidden eyes scanned the streets as he walked leisurely, moving unseen alongside the startled envoys.‘Still too small, but… this is serious potential.’He had slipped out of the carriage as the guards inspected it, effortlessly avoiding their scrutiny. While his invisibility shielded him from their eyes, he still occupied physical space—and he preferred not to take the risk of being noticed.With measured steps, he blended into the bustling streets. What he saw defied his expectations.The village was alive.It wasn’t just busy—it thrived.Shops occupied every available space, their owners negotiating prices with eager customers. People bustled past him, engaged in work yet carrying an air of contentment, their movements purposeful, their faces filled with ease.This was not the Light Shone he remembered.‘Back then, it was different.’It had been just as lively, but the stench of blood clung to the air, and signs of death lurked at every corner. Adventur
303 - The True Kingdom
"Is this... alright, My Lord?""Yes. And pretend I was never here. Once we pass through, you won’t see me again. Do you understand? No one must know I was ever here.""Yes! Yes, My Lord!""And... no one else knows I am here, correct?" The hooded figure’s voice sharpened deliberately."N-No! No, My Lord! We... we are departing soon!" The envoy stammered, his body trembling as he hastily retreated to the far corner of the carriage.‘Sigh… How useless.’The hooded man barely spared him another glance. The Brodice Kingdom had neither the power nor the will to resist the Grand Order that had been issued. It had been nearly a decade since the last decree from the Grand Wizards, and that one had shaken the world, announcing the arrival of an immortal alien.‘But this might be the first time in centuries that they had to step in to stop a minor war.’He turned his gaze to the passing scenery outside the carriage window, watching in silence.No one, aside from the envoy and a handful of high-ra
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