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Chapter 126
Chapter 126
[Translator - Helga ]
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Chapter 126
Gregor was deeply surprised.
“How do you know, Kane Rehinar?”
Only the head of the Meyer Family knew about his secret preferences. Even the other Executioners were unaware. Yet, Kane Rehinar knew.
“Did that guy, Aiden, investigate me while coveting my position?”
He shook his head.
If Aiden had discovered it, then all the other Executioners would have known as well. They wouldn’t have stayed quiet about such a critical secret. But so far, none had shown any special reaction.
“It’s one thing for him to know my weakness, but for him to know that I’m an Executioner of the Meyer Family…”
Gregor knew that such a person could not be allowed to live. He had more than enough reasons to kill him.
Having reached a straightforward conclusion, Gregor removed his mask.
“Fine. As you wish, I’ll show you my true self.”
A strong energy emanated from Gregor’s spear as well, though it was a different color from Kane’s. True to his title as the Lord of a Hundred Spears, Gregor’s spear radiated white energy.
His back still ached, but the wound had already healed. This was the power of Oblivion—no matter how serious the injury, it would heal over time. He believed the moment Kane let his guard down would be the moment to strike.
Boom!
The ground beneath him crumbled, and Kane also charged toward Gregor’s figure. The two blades and a spear clashed violently.
Boom!
A shockwave shook the surroundings. The force was indescribable, and everyone nearby was stunned.
“Everyone, get as far away as possible!”
Together with Charlotte, the students turned and ran in the opposite direction, but due to the suction force, their escape was slower than expected.
“Oh!”
“Grab my hand!”
Charlotte and Sara rescued a student with weak mana who was being swept away. The students fled as far as they could, but the shockwaves still reached them from afar.
Charlotte and Sara kept their eyes fixed on the clash between Kane and Gregor, unable to tear their gaze away for even a moment. It was a battle of strength that surpassed common sense. Even in a life-and-death situation, Charlotte and Sara were determined to observe and learn as much as they could.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Spear Unit, who had been fighting Kane’s clone, was caught up in the battle.
“Gah!”
“Ugh!”
The Phoenix Spear Unit members were struck down, nearly incapacitated. Kane and Gregor fought like they intended to kill each other. It was a duel between twin swords and spears, and their weapons crossed rapidly. In an instant, dozens of exchanges passed, and the relentless exchange of blows was mesmerizing.
As time passed, both men accumulated more and more wounds. But the smile on Kane’s face only grew.
“I don’t feel like I’m losing.”
Kane knew a lot about Gregor. By revealing his most deadly secret, Kane had managed to disturb Gregor’s concentration, allowing him to land a surprise attack. But now, the real challenge lay ahead. If he didn’t kill Gregor immediately, the difference in their power might allow Gregor to mount a counterattack. Yet, such worries were unfounded.
Gregor’s spear was completely visible to him. Kane could see not only the spear’s path with exceptional clarity but also Gregor’s fighting habits from his past life.
Factoring in everything, the spear’s trajectory was crystal clear to him.
“So, this is the power of the UR trait, Pure Blooded?”
[Pure-Blooded]
Type: Trait
Grade: UR
Description: A fate that only appears to those who have transcended the rules of the world.
* Because of this, the continent will fall into chaos, and only the master of the celestial realm will be able to face him. - From the words of the goddess Velone...
Effect: Allows the simultaneous use of different Runes.
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That was all the explanation there was. The only mentioned effect was the ability to use multiple runes at once. However, the "Pure-Blooded" trait had immense potential. There was much hidden within it, which is why it was a UR-grade trait.
A genius trait is SSR+.
"Pure-Blooded" was an upgraded version of the SSR+ genius trait. This was why Gregor's spear was so easy to read. The longer they fought, the clearer the spear's path became in Kane’s mind, and he could even predict Gregor’s thoughts.
Perhaps that was why the fight was becoming dull. Even with minimal effort, Kane could block all of Gregor's attacks.
"It's over."
Kane had already concluded that he had won against Gregor.
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Meanwhile, elsewhere…
Joseph and the instructors from the military academy were fiercely battling the Red Spear Knights. If not for the students, they would have won more easily. Protecting the children while fighting proved far more difficult than expected.
However, as time passed, Joseph's side began to struggle. The enemy was targeting the students.
“Damn it, Nesilly! I missed one!”
“I'll handle it!”
Nesilly moved swiftly, but surprisingly, the Red Spear Knights responded just as quickly. When their spears couldn’t reach the students, they threw them instead. No matter how fast Nesilly was, he couldn’t match the speed of a thrown spear.
“No…!”
In desperation, Nesilly threw her sword, trying to alter the spear’s trajectory, but it was futile. Just as the spear was about to pierce the student’s body, someone appeared and grabbed it with their hand.
“Tsk, tsk, who are these scoundrels doing such wicked deeds?”
An old man with a stern face had appeared. His appearance was nothing short of dazzling—everything about him was golden, and ten large rings adorned his fingers.
The old man casually spun the spear and threw it back in the direction it came from.
Thwack!
One of the Red Spear Knights was impaled and died instantly.
Nesilly landed and bowed her head.
“Thank you for saving us.”
“No need to thank me. Fighting in the Demon Forest has been banned across the continent. What’s going on here?” The old man waved his hand dismissively as if it were a trivial matter. At the same time, he scolded everyone engaged in the fight.
Battles in the Demon Forest were strictly forbidden by the continent’s laws, something every continent dweller knew. The Demon Forest was a highly dangerous place where demonic energy could burst forth, transforming monsters into terrifying mutants. A continental agreement had been established to prevent this from happening. Yet, here they were, fighting viciously.
The old man was clearly displeased.
“As you can see, we are teachers and students from Rehinar on a field exercise in the Demon Forest,” Nesilly explained.
“There’s no need to explain. I already know. Those brutes must have been targeting you,” the old man said, referring to the Red Spear Knights as brutes. He then shouted at them, his voice booming with magical power.
“Cease fighting at once!”
His power was overwhelming.
Sound Amplification Magic
Using sound magic with instruments is already considered high-level magic, but using only one’s voice to cast sound magic is on a completely different level of difficulty. The elder’s sound amplification magic caused the battle to halt.
Mana was disrupted. Even Joseph, the strongest in the area, felt the flow of his mana severed. That was how powerful the elder’s sound amplification magic was.
“It would be wise to stop fighting. Otherwise, I, Elmar Raypen, will not forgive you.”
“Elmar Raypen… Wait, what?”
“The Golden Lord?”
“It’s Lord Elmar, the head of the Continental Merchants Guild!”
The students' faces lit up instantly. The old man was incredibly famous, known as the "Golden Lord." He was also the wealthiest person on the continent and the leader of the Continental Merchants Guild.
And that wasn't all. He was the founder of the luxury brand T&Co., known for furniture, jewelry, and equipment.
“We’re saved. With Lord Elmar’s reputation, even the Red Spear Knights won’t dare to challenge him,” the students said, relieved.
As they predicted, the Red Spear Knights exchanged glances and slowly retreated. Joseph and the instructors let out sighs of relief.
“Phew…”
“If this fight had continued any longer, we might have been wiped out,” Joseph said, placing a hand over his chest. He approached the elder, Elmar, and bowed his head.
“Thank you for your assistance. I never expected to meet the head of the Continental Merchants Guild here.”
Despite his calm demeanor, Joseph was internally shocked.
‘A figure from the House of the Sun… so it was Elmar Raypen. This is unexpected.’
Kane had mentioned that a major player would get involved. Joseph had suspected the Meyer Family but hadn’t expected it to be Elmar Raypen himself.
Kane was targeting two groups: Hatzfeld Royal Family and the Meyer Family. When he recruited Joseph, he had persuaded him by mentioning the House of the Sun. Kane had revealed something privately back then—a mark that identified members of their family.
They bore a sun symbol on their pinky nail, invisible except when they used mana.
Joseph had seen that very mark on Elmar’s fingernail, confirming his identity. The head of T&Co. and the leader of the Continental Merchants Guild were indeed part of the House of the Sun. And Elmar wasn't the only one.
"Hatzfeld may be a rising power, but I didn't expect them to act so recklessly,” came a voice from behind, belonging to a woman who appeared to be in her forties.
She was accompanied by students from Orchid Kingdom, which was a neutral nation. She was their instructor.
“Even the head of the Antidote School, Lady Heike... To be in the presence of two such prominent figures, it is an honor. I am Joseph Groll, The Head Instructor of Rehinar Military Academy,” Joseph greeted them respectfully.
The Antidote School was an institution that studied poisons while also focusing on healing. Lady Heike was its leader.
Both of these individuals were truly heavyweights.
“Haha, it’s clear why Rehinar’s reputation is soaring lately. To think they have such an excellent teacher.”
“I agree. There are only a few schools that have a High-Tier 6th-Class Warrior as an instructor.”
“You flatter me too much. I’m nowhere near as impressive as the two of you.”
Though Joseph remained outwardly composed, he was shocked internally, keeping his emotions expertly concealed. His enemy was right before him.
The House of the Sun’s schemes had resulted in the death of his parents, and now, they had used the students as bait to lure their targets here. He couldn’t afford to let his true feelings slip.
“By the way, where were you two headed?” Joseph asked casually.
“We were on our way to Rehinar. Haven’t you received the news?” Elmar replied.
“It seems we were out on our training mission when the message arrived.”
“That explains why you didn’t hear of it, then.”
As Joseph nodded, Heike's voice chimed in.
“We got lost on our way to Rehinar. Could we ask you to guide us?”
“Of course. Rehinar never treats its guests poorly. But I have a request as well.”
“What is it? If it’s within our power, we’ll gladly help.”
“If we were attacked, it’s possible that our Young Master's location may have also been targeted by Hatzfeld. Could I ask for your assistance in ensuring his safety?”
Without hesitation, the Golden Lord Elmar agreed.
“If there’s fighting involved, I’ll mediate. Battles in the Demon Forest are forbidden.”
“Thank you! Rehinar will never forget this favor.”
Joseph led them toward the Red Tribe’s wooden fortress. However, both Elmar and Heike’s relaxed expressions soon stiffened. The unexpected sight before them took them completely by surprise.
“W-what in the world is that!?”
“Am I seeing things?”
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Elsewhere...
“Gah!”
Gregor was flung backward, collapsing helplessly. His spear, now shattered into two pieces, lay discarded on the blood-soaked ground. Drenched in blood and dressed in his tattered priestly robes, Gregor groaned as he tried to move, but his body refused to obey.
“Ugh…”
Kane slowly approached Gregor. Dirk, who had been paralyzed with shock, snapped back to reality.
“I have to save my teacher,” Dirk thought, having been brainwashed by Gregor. He quickly stood in Kane’s path.
“S-stop!”
Dirk’s voice trembled as he pointed his spear at Kane, the tip shaking uncontrollably. Fear was overtaking him.
“You’re next. Wait your turn,” Kane replied in a cold, emotionless voice.
A wave of terror washed over Dirk. His legs quivered.
“Damn it. How can this monster be so strong?” Dirk thought, overwhelmed by the sight of his revered teacher, Gregor, defeated.
Gregor, who had seemed invincible, had been crushed by a mere young man in his early twenties.
“Let’s pretend none of this happened. If you stop now, Hatzfeld will never trouble Rehinar again. I, as the second prince—”
Before Dirk could finish his plea, Kane had already closed the distance and grabbed him by the throat.
“I’m the one who makes the fucking offers here,” Kane growled, his grip tightening.
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