Chapter 79 PAGE 2 “So, I think it is time that you explain what is happening.” It was the third day of the school break. We were at the same restaurant that we went to previously. It was here that Linda started her interrogation. “I was working at the bakery one morning.…
Chapter 78 PAGE 2 The woman in front of me knew who I was. I had considered feigning ignorance, but she knew my face, name, and school. Denying it here might result in her coming back every day and blowing this whole thing out of proportion. I wanted to avoid that. I made…
Chapter 77 PAGE 2 The first day of a long break. I stayed and helped out at the bakery until it was past midday, and then finally returned to the dormitory. My brother in law was waiting in the lobby. “Hey, when are you going home?” “…Home.” I had been trying really hard…
Chapter 76 PAGE 2 “…Peace sure is nice…” My morning routine. I was just on my way to ‘Fluffy Bouloire.’ It was as I advanced through the shadows of the underground waterway that such thoughts entered my mind. “Peace is the best.” The outcome of that terrible fight had shown me that. …
Chapter 75 PAGE 2 The Makoku capital city, Ivreel. The Makoku king, Royce Frost greeted the now returned Twelfth Step, Lara. “I’m pleased to see you return.” “I was unable to complete the mission. And I must be punished for it.” Lara’s role was to deliver messages for the king. And so she…
Chapter 74 PAGE 2 The Ryukoku palace. Audience chamber. As Imelda took one step forward, something slammed into her from behind and sent her flying into the air. “…What!?” But before Luknos could understand what had happened, a great number of things fell from up above. He quickly realized that they were…
Chapter 73 PAGE 2 Three enemies had survived. One of them was the one who had created the magic barrier. As long as he was there, I would be detected immediately the moment that I appeared from the shadows. As for our side, there were five left including me. That meant only four…
Chapter 72 PAGE 2 The two moons had to meet in order for the steel shells to fall. Currently, Eldeno was the only moon that shone brightly in the heavens. “I can’t see a thing. How far does this black mist go?” The Shadows wouldn’t be able to see through the mist either.…
Chapter 71 PAGE 2 In Makoku, there were people known as the Thirteen Steps. They were all first-rate magicians, who accepted secret orders from the Makoku king, and then unleashed their power. The Thirteen Steps were like a symbol of the country. You could say they were its most powerful sword and shield. Unlike…
Chapter 70 PAGE 2 “…He’s gone then.” Christan Rozite let out a deep sigh. He and the other Right Feet that were participating in this mission had almost no combat ability. The job of a Right Foot was to monitor and report. Usually, they would be making sure that there weren’t other eyes…
Chapter 69 PAGE 2 There were two enemies monitoring the lodging facility. Both of them were standing very still. Like statues. We Shadows had already climbed over the wall on the other side of the facility. Our plan went like this. First, I would approach them while melting into the shadows, and eliminate…
Chapter 68 PAGE 2 In the room that had been temporarily set up as a store. “Brother. I’m back.” “…!? Do you always have to try and give a heart attack?” Christan was surprised. It might have had something to do with appearing right behind his back out of nowhere. “I don’t…
Chapter 67 PAGE 2 The lodging facility was surrounded by high walls. There were four watchtowers at every corner and each had two sentries stationed there. They had the important duty of ensuring that the residents remained safe. However, the inside of the building seemed to be quite busy, as dinner was being…
Chapter 66 PAGE 2 The Left Hands were still bound by Harui. “Hey, Harui. Has your skill with magic improved?” “I have better control of it now. Also, perhaps its reach has increased.” Harui’s magic. It was called the ‘Colorless Shield,’ and allowed him to create invisible walls where he pleased. Currently,…
Chapter 65 PAGE 2 Next to the Queen’s bed-chamber, there was an office for private use. Normally, guests would not be invited there. “Ah, that was fast.” “Such an emergency deserved the utmost haste.” The queen smiled as the man bowed. “Since when did we start talking like such strangers?” She pouted…