owerful demons and werewolves that died at his hands numbered countless. Human beings, piled into mountains of corpses, were also beyond counting.If the enemy is not completely superior in strength,...Chapter 172: Ranchi's Farewell to His Friends
The Shadow Realm, on the border of the Huning Empire, at Lichtenstein Castle. {Error-free chapter novel reading, google search}
Four days passed in a flash, and it was already the morning of the final day of the Shadow World.
The moon has set, and the dawn is beginning to blush on the horizon, like a delicate silk cloth spread across the sky.
At five o'clock in the morning, a scene of autumn mist was quietly unfolding at the horizon from the top of the Liechtenstein Castle tower.
The castle's tower pierced the clouds, breaking through the misty sky. Several young men and women stood silently on the tower's peak, their figures flickering in the dawn light.
The Civilization Squad and the three from the Chamber of Commerce were admiring the rare peace and beauty atop the castle tower.
"Mr. Lynch, it's nice to see you again."
The young master of the Chamber of Commerce has become a driven young man, just like someone lost finds their direction. He now understands what kind of life he wants to live.
While Landy is his good friend and mentor.
"Who knows when that will be."
Lancy smiled faintly, standing on the towertop overlooking the forest below the stone railing. He felt a connection to the earth unlike anything he experienced in his everyday life. It was an awakening and a sense of wonder that came with this extraordinary journey.
Although the Chamber of Commerce young master didn't exert much effort during battles, he was always the most cooperative during the initial stages when Lance and Frey screened for traitors.
Since the Kingdom of Cambell and the Kingdom of Heton are extremely far apart—Cambell in the western part of the Southern Continent and Heton on the easternmost edge—long-distance telecommunication magic between the two countries requires relaying through several other nations' stations, making regular contact very difficult.
Perhaps in two years
The young master of the Chamber of Commerce thought for a moment, then said.
The Kingdom United Parliament holds an anniversary celebration every year in the Kingdom of Canberra, as well as a small celebration every five years and a grand one every ten. In two years' time, the next ten-year grand celebration will be held, with a very grand and large-scale ceremony.
In addition to the large number of tourists from various countries in the Southern Continent, figures such as royalty, high-ranking nobles, leading academics from other countries, Platinum-ranked Magic Crystal challengers registered with the Southern Continent Association, and cardmakers will all receive an official invitation from the Southern Continent Kingdom United Congress to participate in the event as guests.
The Chamber of Commerce young master believes that Lynch would not miss an event of this caliber, and they could once again meet in the mortal realm.
See you then.
Lanche patted the shoulder of the Chamber of Commerce young master and said.
Two years later, if all goes well, he will retire.
It would also be nice to take a trip to the Kingdom of Canberra sometime.
The guild master's son nodded.
After a moment of silence, he spoke again:
"Mr. Lynch, is there anything else you can teach me"
He treasures every opportunity to communicate with Lance.
Pay more attention to the people around you. If you also like her, don't keep her waiting too long.
Lanche simply stared at the distant horizon, without looking at the young master of the Chamber of Commerce, and said.
Hearing this, Huberly beside him suddenly felt a bit like he was having an anxiety attack.
Last time I met Prince Anor and Sophia at the Card Maker's Association Ranch, they also said something like this.
The result was that Aenor almost rushed to embrace Ranchi, leaving Sophia behind!
Just as Huberly was worrying.
The young master of the chamber of commerce turned back to look at his guard sister.
He just stood there silently, watching her, saying nothing.
And the guard sister was stunned and dumbfounded.
Above the tower, enveloped by morning mist, silence spoke volumes.
Sunlight filtering through the clouds, bathed Lichtenberg Castle in a golden glow.
The distant mountains shimmered with layers of color in the sunlight, and dewdrops glistened on the trees nearby.
Bye bye.
Ranche smiled and bid farewell, walking back to the fifth floor of the castle with Frey and Huberlian. They left the fairytale environment to the two of them.
Entering the hallway, the temperature noticeably warmed. Light footsteps echoed cheerfully in the stone corridor, and the air was filled with a sense of joy.
When leaving, everyone moved carefully, afraid of disturbing the two people on top of the tower.
This young master isn't a fool, he heard your words loud and clear!
Huberly lowered her voice in surprise and said to Lance.
Could it be...
This guy is really a little angel, likes to help people get together
"I'm best at mediating conflicts and disputes, helping with matchmaking isn't a problem either, all sorts of civil matters are my forte."
Lan Qi smiled smugly, he enjoyed helping people get together.
"..."
Huberly thought that now, Lanchi looked like a good young man in every way.
Where exactly is the problem…
"Mr. Lanche, thank you so much for taking care of us."
The Chamber of Commerce's male guards also left the tower with them, escorting them to the fifth floor staircase and stopping there to express their sincere gratitude to Lanche.
See you.
See you next time.
After parting ways.
The three of them walked down the spiral staircase, its railing inlaid with mirror-like copper. Their light steps echoed in the castle's hallway, harmonizing with the distant church bells chiming the hour.
As I passed the stairwell landings, accompanied by the occasional birdsong from afar outside the window, it formed a symphony of dawn.
Soon, they arrived at the castle's ground level.
At the top of the stairs, a majestic gate stood before them. The massive doors were adorned with gilded patterns that shimmered with a divine glow under the reflection of the glazed windows.
Pushing open the door, one is met with the faint scent of candle wax from within the sanctuary.
In the sanctuary, three clergy members are performing morning prayer.
They knelt side by side beneath the rose window of the chapel, heads bowed deeply, hands clasped, lips moving softly in prayer.
Every breath of air in the sanctuary was filled with tranquility and harmony. The massive chandeliers that hung from the lofty ceilings seemed even more imposing in the hushed atmosphere, bathed in natural light that illuminated the entire church.
The murmur of priests, the fervent prayers, and the occasional flicker of candlelight formed the quietude of this morning.
The three ranchers stood quietly beside them, not disturbing their morning prayer. They watched the priest pray with concentration.
Until Morning Prayer is finished.
Three clergy members also walked toward them.
"
It would be great to see you all again in the Northern Continent someday.
"
The chief priest bowed and said.
They have important responsibilities.
But now that the North Continent is in turmoil, they can't afford to be away from their posts.
Unless things settle down later, there's a possibility of being sent on missions to the South Continent.
> Who knows, fate will guide everything.
Lanche shrugged and smiled.
"……"
Hubert remained silent.
Actually, in three months, she and Lance will really be going to the Northern Continent.
She just hopes not to meet these three people in the North Continent.
By then, the two of them will be disguised as bandits. If they run into the police, it's bound to be awkward.
Everyone is saying their final goodbyes.
There are just a few minutes left until 5:30 in the morning, and then the Shadow World will come to an end.
This dreamy five-day vacation will finally come to an end.
"By the way, I'm going to check on the princess."
Lanche glanced at the clock and said.
"Let's meet in our limit space."
When the Shadow Realm event ends, all challengers will return to the Void Gate entrance where they entered the Shadow Realm based on their team. Each team will then enter a unique boundary space to complete the Shadow Realm's settlement and reward distribution.
……
Castle second floor, two bedrooms.
Princess Alexia sat quietly on her bed, gazing out the window.
Golden leaves were stirred by the gentle breeze, bringing with them the rustling sound of falling leaves. Around the castle, a morning mist swirled, shrouding the valley and forest in a veil of mystery.
If she could, she actually wouldn't want this shadow world to end.
Because she didn't want to return to that blood-filled, nightmare-like reality.
Even if she were to be forever locked in this room in this shadow world, she was willing, because here, it was where she found peace.
Hearing the sound of the lock clicking, she stared in surprise at the open door and Lance who walked in.
"Your Highness, Alexandria, I must bid you farewell for now."
Lance bid her farewell as he greeted her.
"Are you alone"
Alexia asked.
"
I think if there were fewer people, it would be more relaxed.
"
Lanche smiled and said.
“……”
Alexia hesitated for a moment.
She truly hoped that only Lance would come, because then the most people who would see her crying would be him.
"Actually, I usually appear to be a very cold and aloof princess. You've only seen me act so casually because you've witnessed my embarrassing moments."
She spread her hands wide and asked, like a young girl revealing a little secret.
"So if you happen to run into me privately next time and I'm still acting cold, that means there's danger."
When saying this sentence.
Alexia seemed to revert back to her regal princess demeanor, even her expression growing more stern.
Because she was also telling Lynch—
If the next time we meet, I have become a puppet of the blood clan, don't believe her anymore.
Princess Alexia, absolutely do not expose yourself, and do not submit to the blood clan.
He answered without a moment's hesitation.
This left Alyx speechless.
She seemed speechless.
After a long while.
"Lanche Wilford."
"What's wrong"
"I'm waiting for you in the Krell Empire."
That is to say.
Is a request for him to come.
All Alyx could manage was a silent plea, "Please come save me."
When one opens their mouth, it already expresses other words.
I will definitely come.
The white shadow, Lanchi's back, had already disappeared outside the door.
But this soft and unwavering voice was heard clearly.
Meanwhile, as the hands of the church clock pointed to half past five, time seemed to slow to a crawl, waiting for some kind of change to occur.
The Crown Princess of the Kreiss Empire, sits in bewildered contemplation.
She floated towards the hazy shadow emerging in the white world, reaching out tentatively as if for help.
This time, even though that demon that affects my emotions wasn't around, why...
Although she was still imprisoned in the tower cage.
But a fragile sliver of hope had begun to bloom in her heart.
Alaric whispered, frantically wiping the tears that wouldn't stop streaming from her unseen eyes.
In the misty air, a soft glow pervaded. The entire castle began to rise like a phantom.
A little bit of dawn light, delicate and quiet, slipped through the fading walls into the sanctuary.
This five-day and five-night "Saint's Banquet" has also come to its final reckoning.
This chapter corresponds to the plot of the next three volumes. The third volume is the Cardinal of the Northern Continent, the fourth volume will be the Cray Empire of the Southern Continent, and the fifth volume will be the Demon Realm Restoration in both the North and South Continents.
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(The End)
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