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Chapter 436 - Elvina Cinder Latias

“Princess Elvina,” Croix called out. “Is that you, sister?”

“‘Tis I. Greetings, dear brother.”

Viers had seen Elvina before at the Emerith Grand Ball. The 19-year-old princess was a great beauty thanks to her elven ancestry. She looked every bit that a princess should be; pretty, graceful, and noble. Tonight, little of that visage could be seen. Parts of her long golden hair clumped with dried blood, as was her outfit. Her light armor was full of cracks, blood drippe...

Chapter 435

While Farley was showing off, regardless if the person herself was doing it on purpose or not, Clarissa was similarly going toe-to-toe with the Devaya Cobra in a blazing hot display. The monster moved unbelievably fast despite its size, yet Clarissa wasn't on the back foot despite being at the lower end of the cultivation ladder.

“Who are those girls?” A spectator was impressed.

“Prince Cassian’s team with two Rank 4 Deva monsters are being held back!?”

“Their Ar...

Chapter 434 - Farley's Spear

“I am Vikaus of Gaul! A knight of-”

Clang!

Farley’s spear was blocked just in time with a shield.

“Is the concept of civility too difficult for you to understand, barbarian woman!” Vikaus shouted angrily. It was common courtesy to introduce yourself before a battle amongst warriors. At least, that was what he was taught.

As one can imagine, Farley was taught differently by her now departed cult family, and she learned by example by seeing Viers conduct his ba...

Chapter 433 - Don't Make Him Angry

Croix’s crew faced a field filled with fissures and felled foes.

“We are too late,” Ciel knelt down and checked the ground. “Whoever fought here is long gone.”

Earlier, the group saw the two signals of a disqualification shooting up to the sky. Since it was relatively close, they decided to take a look.

“Master, do you think this is the work of a Rank 4?” Boram asked.

“Highly likely according to the degree of destruction,” Viers replied while looking ...

Chapter 432 - Proof of Death

Round 1 of the Latias Grand Prix, the second day.

The night didn't stop the proceedings. Inside the Biome, there were those who chose to take it easy to recover their stamina, while others kept doing pest extermination throughout.

Viers belonged to the latter.

He did this even though Croix wasn't close enough so the team’s score wouldn't increase. At first, Croix insisted on accompanying him but Viers sent him when the night was late enough so he could rest. Viers’ and t...

Chapter 431 - Sakuya's Familiar

For the crowds outside the Biome to be able to see and hear the happenings inside the Biome, transmitters of information from the inside were necessary.

The way Ducal House Crowe did that was by using crows.

Observers from the Church were more like bodyguards than actual observers. The black birds were the true observers. They were like security cameras with wings. These birds were a unique breed, a specialty of House Crowe.

Viers was watching one such crow in silence and it...

Chapter 430 - Round 1

“How repulsive,” Croix said with a disgusted face.

“I can't agree more,” Ciel was covering her nose with a handkerchief. “What is that smell?”

“Pheromones, probably,” someone said from above. “Cockroaches have plenty of them.”

The contestants were teleported to different places in the Biome. It didn't take long until Croix’s group encountered one of the insect monsters.

They looked like cockroaches. Bigger, heavily mutated, and incomparably strong...

Chapter 429 - The Latias Grand Prix

“My lady! I've been so worried!!”

“Arrggh! I’m fine but you're crushing me to death…”

The Crimson Capital of the Latias Kingdom was awash with a festive fever. The highly anticipated Grand Prix that opened once every several years had arrived. At a stadium as grand as the Colosseum; seats were already packed by spectators. The main cast, youths from far and wide, carrying their hopes and dreams in their breasts, gathered at the starting venue. 

One of those ...

Interlude - Pathseeker Classroom

“Good evening, class.”

“Good evening, Mister Carlo,” the students answered. This time, there were more people in the classroom than usual.

The teacher was not really in front of the students. It was just a projected image. The real Carlo was far away outside of the Biome. Still, the students could see and hear him just fine and the opposite was also true.

“Tim, Gwen, Luca. Long time no see. The three of you appear to be healthy and well. This is good.”

“T...

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Interlude: Carlo Galion

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Carlo Galion wondered about the uncertainty of life.

The man came from a merchant family. The family was wealthy once but over the generations, that wealth dwindled. When it came to Carlo�...

Chapter 428 - Viers Corporation 4.0

While the villain was scheming and plotting, the residents of Viridis gave the newcomers, Ciel, Yayoi, and Sakuya, a tour of the place.

Viers and Dia made the place orderly, not like a wild jungle that grew uncontrollably. There was the Teleportation Hill where people usually entered from the outside world, the Residential Area with a nice, clean, cozy, and natural feel.

Farther out, there was a simple building designed like a traditional Japanese dojo, aptly called the Dojo, wher...

Chapter 427 - In Bad Neighborhood

“Heya, we meet again,” Ciel approached with a smile on her face.

“So we do,” Paina replied. “How are you?”

“Tired. A lot of unexpected things happened in a few short days,” Ciel sighed despite her smile.

“I can only imagine.”

The two first met during the Valkut arc. At the climax, the two along with Farley vanquished a clone of Georgi that was aiming for the helpless Viers. As people who had fought side by side together in a battle to the death, som...

Chapter 426 - Tales from the East

After Clarissa, Viers danced with those who wanted a turn. When his obligations were done, his social battery had truly been empty. Just as he was about to take a timeout from an unusual kind of fatigue, Sakuya and her friend approached.

“Hey. Sorry, but I’m not doing any more dancing tonight.”

“That’s okay. Once is enough for me. I must say the tune and dance are very different from what I know but I was glad to experience it,” Sakuya said. “Err, so should I call yo...

Chapter 425 - Dancing Night

What is a party?

Viers was an introvert and a preferred loner so he wasn't an expert on the matter. So the party he hosted came to be because he ticked a list: guests, venue, food, and entertainment. All with a touch of luxury and class, that was it.

He invited his inner circle and some newcomers; he prepared Dia’s Biome as a location, a premium one at that. For food, he prepared something more lux than what they usually ate, and an ensemble of eight instruments so there would b...

Chapter 424 - You Are Invited

By the time Viers and the group returned to the temporary mansion where Countess Grace and Croix stayed for the duration of the Prix, it was way past midnight. It didn't take long before the other separated into their quarters for some sleep.

It was in those circumstances that Viers knocked on Ciel’s door, inviting for a soirée.

“...Are you serious?” Ciel asked, wearing a robe over her sleepwear.

“You don't have to come, but since you already took a plunge into my l...

Chapter 423 - Love Stories

A commoner with no status, no title and no reputation, a slight step above animals for some of the nobles even, scored a duke’s daughter. Furthermore, she was a ten out of ten girl. Physically speaking, Avel was a five, and those were the scores rounded up.

Now, as the two were dancing romantically whilst gazing at each other’s eyes with longing affection. They danced as if they were the only two people in the world.

There was a reason why the Beauty and the Beast story was a ...

Chapter 422

“Hey man, who’s that girl?”

A noble youth asked his friend about a blonde girl in an off-shoulder blue gown. Her beauty and elegance were a touch above the other young ladies in the venue.

“Who?... Gosh, she’s gorgeous! Never seen her before. Let me ask around.”

“Go ahead. Might want to hurry though, wolves are already circling her.”

“So you say, but aren't you one of those wolves? Heheh. I’ll be back.”

The noble youth's friend went to talk ...

Chapter 421 - Life-coach

“M-Master?” Boram had his heart shaken to the core. The slap wasn't painful but it was a stern admonishment.

Viers didn't answer him but went to Theus, and lowered his head.

“On behalf of my disciple, I formally apologize. He shouldn't have maliciously injured your knight. This isn't much, but may it help Sir Hayn recover.”

Viers gave high-quality medicine to Theus.

“I hope you can give us mercy and erase your enmity,” Viers said with a still lowered head.<...

Chapter 420 - Theus Mercea

Croix was talking with one of his guests. Some noble from somewhere. There had been so many that Viers got tired of trying to match faces with their names. While Croix dealt with him politely, his smile had become quite stiff. Must be because he was smiling too much; his facial muscles became cramped.

“Might I inquire about your experience at the Sinclair Academy, Your Highness? From what I gathered, you’ve been doing momentous deeds during your studies.”

“Whatever it is y...

Chapter 419 - In the Ballroom

A Ball meant dances.

The most important announcements about the Grand Prix had been conveyed, the Level 5s had arrived, and the important guests were here. The rest was simply the natural proceedings of the event.

Some went to the dancefloor as the band of musicians played the first dancing tune. Who you have as a partner for the first dance was quite important, apparently.

But not all of the guests went dancing, some were content to wait it out in favor of meeting other peo...

Chapter 418 - Her Again

After the four dukes made a joint appearance, they revealed the format of the Grand Prix for this year.

“So to summarize, there will be four stages and each dukedom will host one stage,” Viers said.

‘Avel’ had taken his place behind Croix, along with Alfred and Boram. They discussed what they had just heard.

“A team of four, everyone must be no older than 25,” Croix hummed.

“Unfortunately, I will be of no use in the competition, My Prince. You must find a...

Chapter 417 - Heirs of the Dragon

Some say, when there are a hundred people, there are a hundred opinions.

“Ah, here they come… Look at them, one of them will be our future ruler.”

“Little birds. My youngest grandson is twice their age… What do they know of ruling?”

“So, so many. And those down there aren't even all of them.”

“The previous king sowed his seeds on every fertile field he found pretty. A lot of sprouts emerged. A virile man indeed. Goddess rest his damned soul.”

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Chapter 416 - Emerith Grand Ball

Opulence.

The Emerith Grand Ball proudly represented the very meaning of that word.

It was hosted in a palace like the Versailles, decorated to the highest standard. Not only for the Level 5s that would attend and the multitude of foreign representatives but also showed the significance of the event to the future of the Latias Kingdom.

Though no one spoke of it, those who were able to see the signs knew the Grand Prix that followed after the Ball was the competition to deter...

Chapter 415 - Full House

Mary was tired in both mind and body yet she had a strange feeling of fulfillment. She didn't know where Mary and Jonah went to but she had faith in them.

Also, that guy is helping them… They should be fine.

After the riot, the Fioret and the Geneb were busy searching for their young heirs, jailing the rioters, and imposing order in the city. Mary could leave like Avel and the others but she needed to explain matters to the Fiorets at least.

The family of the brid...

Chapter 414 - Celedony Wedding

Two days after Alice’s surprise marriage announcement, Mary visited Viers. She knew where to find him, at lunch or dinner at the Glutton Whale.

“You look like you’ve got the weight of the world on your shoulders,” Viers said while eating noodles with chopsticks.

“And you look like you’ve no burden at all. It makes me hate you a little. May I?”

Mary sat in front of him after receiving permission.

“My good chef, can you please bring a drink for this weary...

Chapter 413 - Celedony Romance

After the first contact, the second contact was easier.

The four were becoming fast friends, even though Alice and Jonah were still prone to snap at each other. The two locals seemed to be competing who could make Mary and Avel have more fun.

They visited shops, attended a puppet show, went horseback riding, and so on. They even had a bout of friendly Pathseeker battle.

All four were Level 3s. Avel pretended to be a Level 3. Being a Level 4 was too conspicuous. Jonah was a L...

Chapter 412 - Celedony Young Heirs

“My compliments to the chef. I’ll be back for dinner.”

Viers paid for his meal and left the restaurant with a full stomach, a satisfied palate, and a happy mood. On his way out, he made way for another visitor. He couldn't sense the other party’s Level but Viers was sure he was a Level 5.

Viers did not bother him and he did not bother Viers.

The second rule of the restaurant: Do not bother other customers.

The Glutton Whale was one of those places, places that ...

Chapter 411 - Celedony

Davis retrieved Sieg and pulled a complete retreat. He had to pay a high sum to safely extract his nephew. Sieg did not accept it at first. He would rather die than be the subject of such colossal humiliation. Not until the man-behind-the-man appeared. Prince Lutz gave Sieg an inspiring speech about accepting defeat before Sieg reluctantly accepted the conclusion.

Viers oversaw their retreat until they got out of his Biome and home. Defeat was a bitter pill to swallow so the other side ...

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Hello everyone, Avery here. Thanks for reading my novel, especially those who have given me monetary support. To be perfectly honest I wouldn't be writing this long without your help so thanks a lot guys.

More than three years have passed since chapter 1 of Aurora Scroll. Looking back now, the memories come flooding, the good and the bad. Still, Viers' journey isn't over yet. While I have more or less envisioned the ending, it will still be a while before we reach that stage. I hope I'l...