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310 - We WiLL Live On
A week later, Old Shadow left Light Shone with a heart pulled in two. As he departed, the news everyone had waited for finally broke. The armies of the Brodice Kingdom attacked Alexandria, and the long-anticipated war began earlier than predicted.Across Earth and Yuriel, people waited for the Crystal Pulse to respond. They took a stance no one expected. Jason Hope was usually the aggressor—his responses were swift and violent. This time, the Crystal Pulse summoned their warriors back to Light Shone. The groups sent to clear bandits and gather isolated villages moved fast, passing through Forest Edge within a few days and returning to Light Shone.Rumours spread. Some said Jason feared a direct clash. Others believed he was regrouping for a strike after organising. The war, after all, was between Alexandria and the Brodice Kingdoms, and Light Shone was a small, independent village that belonged to neither side. Yet the Brodice Kingdom’s real goal was clear: to conquer Light Shone to re
309 - New Era
"Extra! Extra! The Brodice Kingdom's army attacks Alexandria! The new residential area is opening in the coming week!"The boy’s voice echoed through the stone-paved streets of Light Shone, piercing the morning bustle with its urgency.From his spot by the second-floor window, the hooded figure watched the scene unfold below. His sharp eyes followed the boy as he waved a fresh stack of newspapers, his words catching the attention of passersby. Several villagers paused mid-step to purchase a copy, chatting as they read, calm, composed, and unshaken.‘So they can read now.’That wasn’t the case in most places he’d been. The people of Light Shone had been educated—something alien to most kingdoms.But what caught his attention more was the hesitation in the well-dressed merchants nearby. Their eyes lingered on the boy, some stepping forward only to stop short. It wasn’t the new residential area that gave them pause.It was the war.The first headline—about Brodice’s assault on Alexandria
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
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