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Chapter 332
Emperor Ian lay slanted on the sofa, staring endlessly at the ever-burning fireplace. His pale skin was warmly tinted, and even his cool-looking eyes seemed to melt.
That night was when he had first gone to war and returned with news of victory. While celebration of Bariel’s victory could be heard outside, Ian’s office remained deathly quiet.
“Your Majesty.”
Ian turned his head listlessly. Naum stood slanted against the door. From the reports and box at his side, it seemed more work had arrived.
But strangely, his body wouldn’t move. He needed to get up and go to the desk, but he had no strength.
No, to be precise, he had no will. Because Ian had killed people under imperial authority, in the name of war.
“Are you alright?”
“What wouldn’t be alright? Are those reports?”
Naum slowly approached Ian and knelt. As their eyes met, the emperor’s pupils could be seen flickering in the fireplace’s light.
Was it really just from the burning flames? Or was it the young emperor’s guilt causing the flicker? Naum carefully tidied Ian’s hair hanging down below the sofa while comforting him.“Your Majesty performed admirably. All of Bariel is relieved and rejoicing. To obtain what one desires, there must naturally be a price to pay, mustn’t there?”
“…Yes. That’s why I did it. I ordered killing, burning, abandoning.”
The young boy emperor’s ears still rang with the enemies’ screams. The chaos of advancing through those begging for their lives, charging forward while leaving allies defending him behind. Naum tilted his head sympathetically and soothed him.
“Don’t worry. You’ll grow numb to it.”
“Growing numb is also frightening.”
“But if not, Your Majesty will be hurt.”
Naum grabbed Ian’s right wrist. Under the impudently rolled-up sleeve was a long cut. Though not severe, it wasn’t a wound that could be ignored either. As Naum glanced at him, Ian smiled and made excuses.
“Isn’t it Bariel’s pride that while the enemy leader’s head fell, I didn’t shed a single drop of blood?”
“Pride perhaps, but pain that gnaws at Your Majesty. Don’t grow numb to things like this. If it hurts say it hurts, if it’s hard say it’s hard, spit out all the things eating away inside.”
Ointment and bandages came out of the box. Having gone to battle together, Naum seemed to know everything.
Though Ian let him tend to the wound, he still just stared at the fireplace. It was no different from the flames burning on the battlefield.
“…An emperor’s tears fill the world, and his sighs make it crumble.”
“If Your Majesty collapses, the world collapses. I…”
He wanted to say he thought Ian had become emperor too young, and that’s why he had tried to stop him then.
The already lonely and difficult path of an emperor. How could someone without even one proper close friend to confide in bear such weight? He could manage it perhaps. While eating away at his own life.
“I am, Your Majesty’s, Ministry of Magic Minister.”
“I know. And I am your emperor.”
While Naum was Ian’s only support, he was the Ministry of Magic Minister. It suggested their relationship couldn’t be purely friendship, but had to involve political interests.
How nice it would have been if Ian had even one pure friend without any ulterior motives. Naum spoke while disinfecting Ian’s wound.
“If it’s hard to let go, just try repeating after me. Just doing that much will help. ‘It hurts.'”
“What nonsense.”
“Try it. ‘It hurts’ or ‘My heart is troubled.'”
“…Naum.”
“Or this might be good too. ‘It’s hard.'”
Ian smiled faintly while resting his chin on his hand. Crackle crackle, the sound of burning wood somehow made his heart feel at ease. Ian murmured with his eyes closed drowsily. The bandaging technique was utterly clumsy.
“Naum. It hurts. Be gentler.”
***
Ian opened his eyes. In his hazy consciousness, he saw an exotic patterned ceiling. He couldn’t properly process where he was.
Just moments ago he had been talking with Naum, but where was this? Why was there this sharp smell? When he tried to move his hand, his whole body’s muscles felt like they were twisting and tearing.
“Ah…!”
A groan escaped without his realizing. The pain instantly awakened his sense of reality. Then, children’s heads came into view.
One, two, three.
“He’s awake.”
“He’s awake?”
“He’s awake!”
Orange hair and drooping narrow eyes. Children who were clearly Noah’s siblings. The little ones hung their upper bodies around Ian’s bed and chattered.
“Amazing. He didn’t die even after losing so much blood.”
“He’s a mage. Of course not.”
“Mages don’t die? They live forever?”
Though he wanted to say something, he had no strength at all. As Ian was about to close his eyes in resignation, the children ran outside. As if they had been waiting just for him to wake up and couldn’t let this chance slip away.
“The Bariel Minister is awake!”
“He’s awake!”
“Mages, come quickly!”
The children’s clear voices rang out. Following that came banging and thumping sounds. People running through the corridors in the distance.
Sure enough, the door burst open and a crowd rushed in. Half were palace staff, and half were mages.
“Lord Ian! Are you alright? Can you understand us?”
“Goodness, can you hear me? How are you feeling?”
“Step aside for a moment. I’ll give him a sedative. Now that he’s conscious, the pain will be hard to bear. Hey!”
“Lord Ian. Do you recognize me? Please say something.”
“Rather than a sedative, maybe we should infuse more magical power. Anyone have energy to spare? Otrik?”
“I’ll do it. Everyone help.”
“Iaaan!”
Crash!
Beric, who couldn’t control his running speed, crashed into the door. He pushed people aside and rushed to Ian’s bedside. Though the doctors shouted for them to move aside, neither he nor the other mages would step back easily.
“Ian, how’s your body feeling?”
Beric whispered as he stuck his head close. He looked more haggard than Ian had ever seen him. Not just him, but all the mages around Ian were the same. Having poured all their already depleted magical power into saving him.
His own appearance lying there must be even more severe. Ian smiled faintly, and habitually tried to say he was fine.
“Try saying ‘It hurts’ or ‘My heart is troubled.'”
But he stopped, remembering his memory with Naum.
Ian quietly looked at his colleagues watching him, then sighed deeply. And very softly, with a serious but light heart, he answered.
“…It hurts.”
“Right. It hurts, doesn’t it? You lost an insane amount of blood. What exactly did you do?”
“I’m sorry everyone. The plan has been disrupted.”
Though he wasn’t sure how much time had passed, if there hadn’t been problems, they should have returned to Bariel long ago. The mages frowned as if telling him not to say such things.
“Please don’t say that. It’s a miracle you survived at all.”
“Was it that bad?”
“You not only soaked the reception room carpet but blood flowed out into the hallway. We really…”
“Don’t upset Lord Ian. But Lord Ian, what happened? Do you know the cause?”
Though Clifford kept insisting they had nothing to do with it, they maintained sharp vigilance until getting direct confirmation from Ian’s own mouth.
“Ah, right.”
Ian slowly raised his hand and touched near his heart. When he tried to execute the magic contract, hadn’t pain like being torn apart by hand rushed in? That had spread and spread until it transferred to other organs.
After pondering briefly, Ian nodded.
“It was my personal mistake.”
“What? You, Lord Ian?”
The mages stumbled back quite surprised at Ian’s answer. ‘That’ Ian had made a mistake executing magic and ended up in this state?
It was unbelievable. Until now he had never shown a single error in execution, and they’d never seen him make mistakes even in spelling. They all exchanged awkward glances.
Could Lord Ian be finding it difficult to talk about?
Right. There’s no way that could happen.
Let’s just let it go for now.
While they whispered among themselves, Ian closed his eyes and recalled Melania’s words. The oath that the illegitimate Ian had made with Rutherford. So this was what she meant by saying he couldn’t go against it.
Honestly, he hadn’t expected this at all. The illegitimate Ian had been very young then, and moreover shouldn’t have been skilled enough as a mage to perform magic contract. So he hadn’t even considered the possibility…
It’s meticulous, and suspicious.
Magic contract can be made twice regardless of the other party. But if that’s impossible, it means the illegitimate Ian’s first contract included content forbidding it.
From Idgal production to completely binding the illegitimate Ian – there was no choice but to quickly pursue Rutherford and resolve these questions. What oath was made, what did they stake on their side, and what did this side promise?
“Ian.”
As Ian remained silent with a plain gaze, Beric called out worriedly. Behind him, Noah’s siblings peeked their heads through the doorway. Ian smiled and patted Beric’s head.
“Now that I’m conscious, recovery is just a matter of time. By the way, how long was I out? Any word from Bariel?”
“Over a week.”
Beric mumbled while sprawled on the bed. Given the severity of the bleeding, waking after a week was fortunate, but Ian seemed surprised that more time had passed than he thought.
“Over a week?”
“We sent a messenger bird the day after you collapsed. It’s about time for a reply, but still nothing.”
The mages also confirmed with silence. Had the messenger bird’s magic caused problems crossing the border? It was concerning that there was no word despite it being time for the imperial palace’s response.
Knock knock
Then came a presence.
Turning around, they saw Clifford’s king and Prince Noah standing there. Unlike the doctors who prostrated themselves, the mages just nodded lightly in greeting.
“Lord Ian, it’s truly fortunate you’ve regained consciousness.”
“I apologize, Your Majesty. I imagine you were quite startled.”
“Indeed. They say magic’s power is like a double-edged sword, but I never expected to see it like this. Haha. Well, how are you feeling?”
“Yes. Thanks to you.”
Sensing their chance, the children ran over in a group and clung to the king’s waist while looking at Ian. Noah sighed and looked around at the mages. Everyone’s gentle nature made the palace atmosphere evident.
“Have you told him about that?”
“No, not yet.”
As Ian raised an eyebrow as if not understanding what he meant, Noah crossed his arms. As if asking him to understand.
“We tortured Felix.”
“…Pardon?”
“Though we well know what mages are, the situation was serious and Clifford needed to know all the facts clearly. It was done with the mages’ consent, so don’t hold us responsible. Of course, Felix isn’t dead.”
At the mention of torture, the king gently pressed his children’s ears. When Ian looked at the mages, they avoided his eyes and made excuses.
“Isn’t this all because of that bastard Felix?”
“Words wouldn’t work, so we had no choice.”
“We’re sorry, Lord Ian. But with no contact from Bariel, we…”
Ian rubbed his forehead and sighed softly.
“Fine. It was while I was gone. If it was your choice, I’ll respect it. But first-“
Setting aside the Felix issue, the lack of response from Bariel really bothered him. Shouldn’t there have been some kind of reaction?
“What magic stone did you use for the messenger bird to the imperial palace?”
“Why do you ask that?”
The reason messenger birds could find distant locations without problem was thanks to magic stones. The ones attached to the dove and at the destination pulled at each other like magnets, reacting and following that path.
Since it was being sent from a royal palace to the imperial palace, there must surely be one they usually used. Ian pressed his brow and answered.
“There are magical anomaly reactions at the Clifford border. I wondered if that might be causing problems for the messenger bird.”
Everyone’s jaws dropped at this unexpected answer. Hadn’t Ian’s last message been sent from inside the border, in Bariel territory?
Then, right now at the imperial palace, searching for Ian and the mages…
“Everything must be in chaos? Maybe soldiers are already coming?”
Beric sniffled as he muttered.
Story Arcs
MBSE Chapter 01 - Emperor's EndMBSE Chapter 02 - The Bastard of House BratzMBSE Chapter 03 - The Marquis EstateMBSE Chapter 04 - ShacklesMBSE Chapter 05 - PlansMBSE Chapter 06 - A StrollMBSE Chapter 07 - IlliterateMBSE Chapter 08 - IntentionsMBSE Chapter 09 - The Second LuncheonMBSE Chapter 10 - The BroochMBSE Chapter 11 - Alcohol and WaterMBSE Chapter 12 - The ProposalMBSE Chapter 13 - The Flower PotMBSE Chapter 14 - The Training GroundMBSE Chapter 15 - BericMBSE Chapter 16 - The Mage KnightMBSE Chapter 17 - EnemyMBSE Chapter 18 - PreparationMBSE Chapter 19 - InformantMBSE Chapter 20 - The DoorMBSE Chapter 21 - DiamondMBSE Chapter 22 - The TutorMBSE Chapter 23 - The WarriorMBSE Chapter 24 - NersarnMBSE Chapter 25 - ProofMBSE Chapter 26MBSE Chapter 27MBSE Chapter 28MBSE Chapter 29MBSE Chapter 30MBSE Chapter 31MBSE Chapter 32MBSE Chapter 33MBSE Chapter 34MBSE Chapter 35MBSE Chapter 36MBSE Chapter 37MBSE Chapter 38MBSE Chapter 39MBSE Chapter 40MBSE Chapter 41MBSE Chapter 42MBSE Chapter 43MBSE Chapter 44MBSE Chapter 45MBSE Chapter 46MBSE Chapter 47MBSE Chapter 48MBSE Chapter 49MBSE Chapter 50MBSE Chapter 51MBSE Chapter 52MBSE Chapter 53MBSE Chapter 54MBSE Chapter 55MBSE Chapter 56MBSE Chapter 57MBSE Chapter 58MBSE Chapter 59MBSE Chapter 60MBSE Chapter 61MBSE Chapter 62MBSE Chapter 63MBSE Chapter 64MBSE Chapter 65MBSE Chapter 66MBSE Chapter 67MBSE Chapter 68MBSE Chapter 69MBSE Chapter 70MBSE Chapter 71MBSE Chapter 72MBSE Chapter 73MBSE Chapter 74MBSE Chapter 75MBSE Chapter 76MBSE Chapter 77MBSE Chapter 78MBSE Chapter 79MBSE Chapter 80MBSE Chapter 81MBSE Chapter 82MBSE Chapter 82MBSE Chapter 83MBSE Chapter 83MBSE Chapter 84MBSE Chapter 85MBSE Chapter 86MBSE Chapter 87MBSE Chapter 88MBSE Chapter 89MBSE Chapter 90MBSE Chapter 91MBSE Chapter 92MBSE Chapter 93MBSE Chapter 94MBSE Chapter 95MBSE Chapter 96MBSE Chapter 97MBSE Chapter 98MBSE Chapter 99MBSE Chapter 100MBSE Chapter 101MBSE Chapter 102MBSE Chapter 103MBSE Chapter 104MBSE Chapter 105MBSE Chapter 106MBSE Chapter 107MBSE Chapter 108MBSE Chapter 109MBSE Chapter 110MBSE Chapter 111MBSE Chapter 112MBSE Chapter 113MBSE Chapter 114MBSE Chapter 115MBSE Chapter 116MBSE Chapter 117MBSE Chapter 118MBSE Chapter 119MBSE Chapter 120MBSE Chapter 121MBSE Chapter 122MBSE Chapter 123MBSE Chapter 124MBSE Chapter 125 - The First Noble MageMBSE Chapter 126 - Arsen and JinMBSE Chapter 127 - The Hidden OracleMBSE Chapter 128 - The Morning GuestMBSE Chapter 129 - Behind the ScenesMBSE Chapter 130 - New Magician, New SwordsmanMBSE Chapter 131 - Imperial Palace Training GroundsMBSE Chapter 132 - Meeting a Worthy OpponentMBSE Chapter 133 - Joining CeremonyMBSE Chapter 134 - The Mayor's LetterMBSE Chapter 135 - Love is CrazyMBSE Chapter 136 - Proving in the Midst of ChaosMBSE Chapter 137 - To Gale FirstMBSE Chapter 138 - I SwearMBSE Chapter 139 - I Swear AgainMBSE Chapter 140 - Dogs are Best at Finding PeopleMBSE Chapter 141 - Love and WarMBSE Chapter 142 - Black SmokeMBSE Chapter 143 - Fall from GraceMBSE Chapter 144 - Forbidden MagicMBSE Chapter 145 - AshesMBSE Chapter 146 - It Really is a CurseMBSE Chapter 147 - Truth SerumMBSE Chapter 148 - A Secret DealMBSE Chapter 149 - Candidate Registration for the Next MinisterMBSE Chapter 150 - A Sloppy LetterMBSE Chapter 151 - Fakens Slave CaravanMBSE Chapter 152 - Illegal SlavesMBSE Chapter 153 - Whole Pig PartyMBSE Chapter 154 - Between Threat and NegotiationMBSE Chapter 155 - Balance Through ChecksMBSE Chapter 156MBSE Chapter 157MBSE Chapter 158MBSE Chapter 159MBSE Chapter 160MBSE Chapter 161 - MotherMBSE Chapter 162 - Because You are like a WildflowerMBSE Chapter 163 - Proving the TruthMBSE Chapter 164 - Signal FlareMBSE Chapter 165 - XiaoshiMBSE Chapter 166 - Assassination AttemptMBSE Chapter 167 - The Emperor's SealMBSE Chapter 168 - That NightMBSE Chapter 169 - A MessMBSE Chapter 170 - Neutral ForcesMBSE Chapter 171 - Spreading SparkMBSE Chapter 172 - The Fate of the TwinsMBSE Chapter 173 - Jin, A Precious ChildMBSE Chapter 174 - Moving Forward, Bit by BitMBSE Chapter 175 - VariableMBSE Chapter 176 - Mana-Sealing StoneMBSE Chapter 177 - The Black MoonMBSE Chapter 178 - Dark Side of the MoonMBSE Chapter 179 - The Third Imperial Palace, NowMBSE Chapter 180 - SurrenderMBSE Chapter 181 - Angel's EyesMBSE Chapter 182 - The Day EndsMBSE Chapter 183 - Emergency MeetingMBSE Chapter 184 - The Next EmperorMBSE Chapter 185 - The Chronicle of RobersideMBSE Chapter 186MBSE Chapter 187MBSE Chapter 188MBSE Chapter 189MBSE Chapter 190 - The Grand Council MeetingMBSE Chapter 191 - Restricting Parental RightsMBSE Chapter 192 - Blood That Taints the TruthMBSE Chapter 193MBSE Chapter 194 - TrustMBSE Chapter 195 - Merry DailyMBSE Chapter 196 - Extra! Extra!MBSE Chapter 197 - Opening the City GatesMBSE Chapter 198 - Amidst the CommotionsMBSE Chapter 199 - The Atan, Tribe of BloodMBSE Chapter 200 - Wound Me TooMBSE Chapter 201 - The Emperor MageMBSE Chapter 202 - For the Sake of PositionMBSE Chapter 203 - D-7MBSE Chapter 204 - Rainy DaysMBSE Chapter 205 - D-6MBSE Chapter 206 - Imperial GuardMBSE Chapter 207 - Breaking the Black ArmorMBSE Chapter 208 - Chatur Zone 3MBSE Chapter 209 - Premium Grade A+++MBSE Chapter 210 - D-5MBSE Chapter 211 - The Trial BeginsMBSE Chapter 212 - The DefenseMBSE Chapter 213 - The VerdictMBSE Chapter 214 - The One Who Was the First PrinceMBSE Chapter 215 - In the GreenhouseMBSE Chapter 216 - I ObjectMBSE Chapter 217 - A New ProphecyMBSE Chapter 218 - D-4MBSE Chapter 219 - One Step BackMBSE Chapter 220 - One Body, One MindMBSE Chapter 221 - A Trap ScriptMBSE Chapter 222 - PushMBSE Chapter 223 - Stamp ThudMBSE Chapter 224 - D-3MBSE Chapter 225 - The Voice of GodMBSE Chapter 226 - Little DevilMBSE Chapter 227 - A Silent ResponseMBSE Chapter 228 - D-2MBSE Chapter 229 - The Demon's WhispererMBSE Chapter 230 - D-1MBSE Chapter 231 - What are You?MBSE Chapter 232 - Of Royal BloodMBSE Chapter 233 - D-DayMBSE Chapter 234 - The Owner of the VoiceMBSE Chapter 235 - The LastMBSE Chapter 236 - Consider it an HonorMBSE Chapter 237 - Leaving BehindMBSE Chapter 238 - Without IanMBSE Chapter 239 - Three Hours AgoMBSE Chapter 240 - WhisperingMBSE Chapter 241 - Calling NamesMBSE Chapter 242 - Ruswena DelegationMBSE Chapter 243 - Purge While on BedMBSE Chapter 244 - This is the BloodwindMBSE Chapter 245 - Central NobilityMBSE Chapter 246 - A Secret for RuswenaMBSE Chapter 247 - Melania's PleaMBSE Chapter 248 - Jin's RequestMBSE Chapter 249 - Pat-pat and Bicker-backerMBSE Chapter 250 - Opposition Noble's SignaturesMBSE Chapter 251 - Leaving the PalaceMBSE Chapter 252 - Mud PitMBSE Chapter 253 - RumorsMBSE Chapter 254 - PillarsMBSE Chapter 255 - Caught in a TrapMBSE Chapter 256 - The Trial of the Seven Families BeginMBSE Chapter 257 - Jin's BarielMBSE Chapter 258 - The VerdictMBSE Chapter 259 - Side Effects of the Mana Amplification StoneMBSE Chapter 260 - Before Preparing the Appointment CeremonyMBSE Chapter 261 - Introduction of Three Countries' FiguresMBSE Chapter 262 - The Reason for Remembering TimothyMBSE Chapter 263 - Each Person's ThoughtsMBSE Chapter 264 - A Side BranchMBSE Chapter 265 - EmancipationMBSE Chapter 266 - The First Secret InspectionMBSE Chapter 267 - Secret EaterMBSE Chapter 268 - Pretending to KnowMBSE Chapter 269 - Each Other's Well-beingMBSE Chapter 270 - Underground BrawlMBSE Chapter 271 - The Best BanquetMBSE Chapter 272 - The King's CircumstancesMBSE Chapter 273 - What Only Ian KnowsMBSE Chapter 274 - Selection ExamMBSE Chapter 275 - Who Rigged the Tournament Bracket?MBSE Chapter 276 - Each Other's PurposeMBSE Chapter 277 - CriticismMBSE Chapter 278 - Their Own ReasonsMBSE Chapter 279 - A Different WorldMBSE Chapter 280 - Head-onMBSE Chapter 281 - Beric Goes ForthMBSE Chapter 282 - After VictoryMBSE Chapter 283 - The Award CeremonyMBSE Chapter 284 - The Half Moon RisesMBSE Chapter 285 - Time to Trade SecretsMBSE Chapter 286 - Damon RunkvisMBSE Chapter 287 - Forgotten PageMBSE Chapter 288 - The Guests are ComingMBSE Chapter 289 - Young Lion CubMBSE Chapter 290 - A Queen's ProvocationMBSE Chapter 291 - A Peculiar TasteMBSE Chapter 292 - Things to EndureMBSE Chapter 293 - A Private Talk with JeiruttMBSE Chapter 294 - The Carriages StopMBSE Chapter 295 - Pointy EarsMBSE Chapter 296 - And Then, This and That HappenedMBSE Chapter 297 - ExaminationMBSE Chapter 298 - The Fox PrinceMBSE Chapter 299 - The VariableMBSE Chapter 300 - Inner ThoughtsMBSE Chapter 301 - Time to Change the MeaningMBSE Chapter 302 - The Taste of MagicMBSE Chapter 303 - Banquet of KingsMBSE Chapter 304 - The Whereabouts of the JewelsMBSE Chapter 305 - According to PlanMBSE Chapter 306 - This is an OpportunityMBSE Chapter 307 - Noah Gets DrunkMBSE Chapter 308 - The Appointment CeremonyMBSE Chapter 309 - Don't Look DownMBSE Chapter 310 - Just Ten Steps PleaseMBSE Chapter 311 - There are No Eternal SecretsMBSE Chapter 312 - Who Knows?MBSE Chapter 313 - Three PassesMBSE Chapter 314 - A Bond Woven by SecretsMBSE Chapter 315 - The DilemmaMBSE Chapter 316 - Through AlenaraMBSE Chapter 317 - I Want to GoMBSE Chapter 318 - A Small Engagement CeremonyMBSE Chapter 319 - The Child with a MaskMBSE Chapter 320 - Time to ReturnMBSE Chapter 321 - Break of DawnMBSE Chapter 322 - Formation of the Investigation TeamMBSE Chapter 323 - Harboring ThornsMBSE Chapter 324 - Before Crossing the BorderMBSE Chapter 325 - StopMBSE Chapter 326 - Before the BorderMBSE Chapter 327 - Secret ContractMBSE Chapter 328 - Discovering IanMBSE Chapter 329 - To Meet the KingMBSE Chapter 330 - Entering CliffordMBSE Chapter 331 - Those Who Hold IdgalMBSE Chapter 332 - On the Brink of ExplosionMBSE Chapter 333 - The Mages' Grand CouncilMBSE Chapter 334 - Magic Amplification Drug🔒85MBSE Chapter 335 - We're Going Too🔒85MBSE Chapter 336 - Those Mages in the Vineyard🔒85MBSE Chapter 337 - Laughter Gathered in One Place🔒85MBSE Chapter 338 - An Unexpected Target🔒85MBSE Chapter 339 - The Popularization of Idgal🔒85MBSE Chapter 340 - That Which Cannot be Seen🔒85MBSE Chapter 341 - Bargos's Desperate Move🔒85MBSE Chapter 342 - The Signal🔒85MBSE Chapter 343 - The Interrogation Continues🔒85MBSE Chapter 344 - The Palace's Small War🔒85MBSE Chapter 345 - The Midnight Assassin🔒85MBSE Chapter 346 - The First Operation🔒85MBSE Chapter 347 - The Emperor's Bedchamber🔒85MBSE Chapter 348 - The Benchmark🔒85MBSE Chapter 349 - Maxim Tweller🔒85MBSE Chapter 350 - Casting the Bait🔒85MBSE Chapter 351 - Counter-Bait🔒85MBSE Chapter 352 - The Molar and Mad Dog's Deploy🔒85MBSE Chapter 353 - Running Across the Rooftops🔒85MBSE Chapter 354 - Prelude to War🔒85MBSE Chapter 355 - Burgos's Beast🔒85MBSE Chapter 356 - Your Name Is🔒85MBSE Chapter 357 - Magical Power Anomalous Reaction🔒85MBSE Chapter 358 - Synthetic Magical Beast🔒85MBSE Chapter 359 - Necromancer from the North🔒85MBSE Chapter 360 - The Experts🔒85MBSE Chapter 361 - Being Devoured🔒85MBSE Chapter 362 - Blegh🔒85MBSE Chapter 363 - Convergence🔒85MBSE Chapter 364 - Reunion🔒85MBSE Chapter 365 - Distribution of the Rift🔒85MBSE Chapter 366 - Watering Down the Wine🔒85MBSE Chapter 367 - Prisoner Exchange🔒85MBSE Chapter 368 - To Their Respective Places🔒85MBSE Chapter 369 - Conversation🔒85MBSE Chapter 370 - From Illusion to Doubt🔒85MBSE Chapter 371 - Departing and Entering🔒85MBSE Chapter 372 - Just Unlucky🔒85MBSE Chapter 373 - Block the Contact🔒85MBSE Chapter 374 - Naturalization🔒85MBSE Chapter 375 - The Price🔒85MBSE Chapter 376 - Everyone's Mission