Chapter Three
A week quickly passed. It was finally time for the first batch of merchants to arrive at Blackstone Town.
Pancho, an upstart merchant from the Lion City, was tasked with the first haul. Under the orders of Big Mona, he travelled from the Lion City towards this place, just to get the second batch of kalrane stones. It was a relatively simple task, since the deal itself have been made, the price and quantities of good have been decided, and all he n...
2018-10-29 02:15:29 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Two
Pico brushed off the sweat on his forehead using the palm of his hand. Working on the poultry farm was arduous, since he had to take care of hundreds of chickens. Peeping sounds filled the air as the younglings pecked the ground, eating soil, worms, and insects every now and then.
At first, Pico was hesitant of planting the Loi plants in this farm, since those things were known to attract pests. But after heading the advice of the Young Master and i...
2018-10-28 13:38:34 +0000 UTC
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Chapter One
After staying at the Lion City for a week, Lark finally returned to Blackstone Town. He was immediately greeted by Gaston and Captain Qarat.
The old butler showed him a familiar letter, the one given to the village Elder. “Young Master, as you’ve instructed, we allocated several houses for the refugees. Currently, they’re staying at the Eastern Border of the town.”
Lark listened to the reports of the butler regarding the refugees from ...
2018-10-28 06:24:11 +0000 UTC
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Prologue
It had been more than a month since Mikael left the Capital. The caravan passed through cities, towns and villages, trading goods every now and then. Numerous illegal transactions – from sex slaves, weapons to drugs – unfolded before his eyes, but he chose to shut his mouth. Mikael merely watched and recorded everything in his mind. After all, his objective this time was to assess Lark Marcus, one of the twenty-eight candidates for the throne. T...
2018-10-15 00:21:42 +0000 UTC
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EPILOGUE (VOLUME 1)
An owl flew through the open window of Zen’s room. It flew around for a moment before landing on the windowsill.
Zen took the letter attached to its leg, grabbed a dried fish and threw it to the owl. It immediately swallowed the fish and looked at Zen with expectant eyes.
“Here.” He threw another one. After the owl finished its second treat, it flapped its wings twice, jumped off the window and flew through t...
2018-10-13 08:11:25 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 30:
Two days passed since the refugees entered the town. After meeting with Gaston, it had been decided that their group would stay at the Eastern Border, near the construction site. Since the young master specifically stated that they should provide homes to the wounded and emaciated, several complete houses were given to the newcomers. This even led to several local residents of Blackstone Town to look at them with contempt. Soon, friction started ...
2018-10-02 07:39:41 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 29:
After traversing the wilderness, Valak and his group finally arrived at their destination. Normally, the journey takes only two days, three at most by cart. But with so many emaciated villagers on their side, they had no choice but travel slowly, all the while slowly making the villagers regain their strength by feeding them. Thankfully, the young noble from before gave them enough meat and rations to last the journey.
“That’s Bla...
2018-10-02 07:39:13 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 28:
[United Grakas Alliance]
The United Grakas Alliance was a large country composed of seventeen major beastmen tribe.
Urkawi, a gorilla beastman and the Commander of the Third Legion, creased his brows as he read the reports sent from the front. His hair stood on their edge as he shook in anger.
“Aleeexaandeer!” he roared, making the entire hall tremble. His adjutants flinched and avoided his glare.
Thi...
2018-10-02 07:38:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 27:
Big Mona received the report of his men. After tailing Lark for two days, they did not see anything out of the ordinary. The same went for his servants and guards. On the contrary, the routine of the noble was so mediocre that they doubted it at first, thinking that the young man was faking it. After all, it was not frequent to see a man so absorbed in reading books that he sat inside the library for more than a dozen hours, unmoving. ...
2018-10-02 07:38:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 26:
Another day quickly passed. Lark once again spent his day inside the library. Finally, he finished reading the book written by the Grand Historian. To his dismay, the events recorded in that book were focused on the war of demons and mortals. The history of how several Kingdoms were founded were written too, but he was unable to find a definitive clue whether or not this was the same world or a different one entirely.
My only lead...
2018-10-02 07:37:38 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 25:
After Lark left the Merchants Guild, Big Mona summoned several of his men.
“Investigate that man,” said the fat merchant. “Make sure you aren’t spotted.”
The men bowed and disappeared from sight. Big Mona knew the capabilities of those guys. Their ability to acquire information from a target was second only to the Information Merchant living in the slums. As long as the opponent was not a Lord Knight or a Royal Court M...
2018-10-02 07:37:11 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 24:
[Lion City – Merchants Guild]
Big Mona, the Merchant Guild Master, skimmed through the documents he held in his hands. He stopped and leaned on his chair, making it creak from his sheer weight. He took a handful of biscuits and threw them inside his mouth.
“I heard that you guys suffered a defeat in the Valley of the Witch?” Big Mona’s spit flew out as he spoke. “And you expect me to provide more weapons and rations?” He c...
2018-10-02 07:36:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 23:
Dawn came. The villagers placed those that were unable to move inside the carts. The hunters that have regained a bit of their strength would pull it as they leave for Blackstone Town.
“Elder, are you sure about this?” said one of the villagers. He was not the only one hesitant about moving towards that town. After all, they have lived in this villager their whole lives.
“It’s not like we have a choice.” The vill...
2018-10-02 07:36:07 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 22:
Night came. Everyone was busy preparing the food that have been handed out by Lark. Numerous cauldrons were filled to the brim with soup and meat. Lark instructed his guards to take turns surveying the surroundings. Although they have stoppered the wooden wall that enclosed the entire village, it would not stop the colossal serpent from entering inside.
“T-Thank you, Young Lord,” the village elder bowed his head low. “With this,...
2018-10-02 07:35:33 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 21:
[City of Bones – the Duke’s City]
A man was hanged upside-down in the underground chamber of the Lord’s Castle. Numerous cuts riddled his muscular body, with numerous bruises here and there. Half his face was swollen, and a fresh burn mark ran across his chest.
“Not going to talk, huh?” snarled the Tormentor. He slapped the whip onto the man’s face, and a crisp sound reverberated. The torches on the walls flickered f...
2018-10-02 07:35:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 20:
“Over there,” mumbled Lark. He pointed a finger at the sea of tree on his left. Lightning crackled and shot forth, buzzing past numerous trees. A split second after, a yelp echoed.
“The three of you,” said Lark. “Go retrieve the body.”
Three kids went towards the direction the lightning spell struck. After some time, they went back carrying a small wild boar. It was still barely alive, its body quivering as blood dri...
2018-10-02 07:34:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 19:
Kenny stared at the scenery in front of him. Pieces of bread were being handed out to the kids one after another. As the coachman of the young master, it was his duty to make sure the young lord arrives safe to his destination. Meddling with the matters of rations was not part of his task, but he could not help but wonder why the young master was giving their share of food to these assailants. After all, just a few moments ago, these group tried ...
2018-10-02 07:33:26 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 18:
The day of departure for the Lion City had come.
“Young Lord, we’ve finished loading all of the cargo,” said one of the servants.
There were three carts in total. The first was meant for Lark’s personal use, while the rest were filled with products, servants, and guards.
Lark nodded, his eyes transfixed on the second cart. It was the one carrying the Kalrane Stones, the main purpose of this expedition. Due to...
2018-10-02 07:32:55 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 17: Guardians of Blackstone Town
Several days had passed since the Goblins were subjugated. Lark went towards the eastern part of the Endless Forest, the area where the Mine was located.
“Good morning, Young Master.” Silver Claw greeted Lark the moment he went down the carriage.
Lark looked around. Contrary to before, this part of the forest was bustling with life. Numerous workers came in and out of the cavern. Some carried wood, whi...
2018-10-02 07:32:21 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 16: Goblin Subjugation
The residents of Blackstone Town curiously looked at the soldiers marching in formation. They all wore leather armors, their spears disassembled into two parts so that it’ll be easy to carry during the march. Following behind the soldiers were five carts filled with wood and hemp ropes, with the last cart carrying a day’s worth of rations.
“Hey, did you hear? It seems they’ll be entering the eastern part of the En...
2018-10-02 07:31:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 15: Irrigation System and Poultry Farm
After the introduction of cement, Silver Claw and his men immediately proceeded to the construction of the irrigation system as instructed by the young master. They began digging a pathway for the water on the ground, and once this pathway was finished, they would connect it towards Rile River that flowed inside the forest.
“Dig a little bit more!” shouted Silver Claw. Over a dozen workers were shoveli...
2018-10-02 07:31:11 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 14: A Secret Mission
“Father, do you really have to go to that place?”
Mikael lifted the bag filled with clothes and tied it on his back. “You’ve been asking me the same question since morning.” He wryly smiled at his daughter. “Elaine, it’s an order from the King. I have no choice but to go to that town.”
“But what’s the point of monitoring that garbage?” Elaine rolled her eyes and sighed. “I’ve heard from uncle...
2018-10-02 07:30:38 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 13: The King’s Decree
[City of Behemoth – Capital of the Kingdom]
“Your Majesty, please reconsider this!” said Marquis Carlos. “If you announce that to the entire Kingdom, we’ll enter a civil war!”
King Alvis glared at the Marquis. “Carlos, are you telling me that I should not choose a successor?”
Despite the heavy gaze of His Majesty, Marquis Carlos did not yield. He knew that if he did not stop the King here, the...
2018-10-02 07:30:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 12: Kiln and Cement
Inside his office, Lark carefully finished the map of Blackstone Town and its surrounding regions. Yesterday, he flew towards the sky numerous times and recorded the details of the town, along with a large portion of the Endless Forest that surrounded the north and the east, the Rile River that flowed through the forest, the Kastel Plains that spread through the south, and the Prey River that connects to the Lion City in the west....
2018-10-02 07:29:28 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 11: Plowing the Barren Land
Gaston looked at the hall below. The soldiers, including the new recruits, were training. After running around the hall hundreds of times, they would immediately begin the basic training. Stab, pull, repeat. These movements have been done repeatedly for the past few days.
The young master constantly emphasized the importance of the basics, saying that it would determine the overall competence of an individual. With t...
2018-10-02 07:28:57 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 10: The Mason
Silver Claw restlessly moved around in his house. He pulled open the cupboard then grabbed the small pot inside. After checking its contents, he groaned. It was empty.
“F-Father!” cried a small, weak voice.
Silver Claw hastily tossed the pot towards the ground, breaking it to numerous pieces, then ran towards the bed. He was violently trembling, face drained of all color as he looked at his daughter.
“J-Just a bi...
2018-10-02 07:28:19 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 9: Hidden Wealth
After the training, the soldiers and the guards fell down the ground like stringless puppets. Their entire body was drenched in sweat, and their chests rapidly rose and fell in succession. The heavy spear they carried made running around the vast hall arduous, almost excruciating.
To Lark’s surprise, aside from the three soldiers that fainted from exhaustion, everyone finished the task. As promised, he gave each of them a lav...
2018-10-02 07:27:44 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 8: Training the Soldiers
Clark, a middle-aged man wearing leather armor, silently watched as the Young Master made his assessment of the soldiers. As the Head of the Guards, his priority was the safety of the young noble. But honestly speaking, he did not like the young master at all. The second son of Lord Drakus was a total brat. There had been numerous times wherein Clark could not help but ask himself how a person could be so evil, so hedonistic,...
2018-10-02 07:27:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 7: What Makes a Soldier
Evander knew that he was dreaming as he watched the scene in front of his very eyes.
A boy, probably five or six years old, was digging through the garden. His silver hair was a mess as his cerulean eyes smiled. Beads of sweat flowed down his face as he chuckled. Butterflies flew around, while birds chirped. It would have been a pristine sight if not for the cat in front of him.
The cat was mutilated. Its ears were...
2018-10-02 07:26:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 6: Three Jobs
Inside his room, Lark sat cross-legged on the floor. Since receiving his new body, he never neglected mana training even once. Although the current vessel was severely lacking, with proper training, he knew that it would someday become powerful enough to perform Grand Scale Magic.
With his eyes closed, he began to forcefully move the small amount of mana in his body. He channeled it through different parts, making it circulate rep...
2018-10-02 07:25:35 +0000 UTC
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