"There’s no point in running... I’ll find out who you are." Ryo muttered to himself, determination gleaming in his eyes.
550Please respect copyright.PENANADqu3snDmW2
Raven darted , leaping over obstacles, avoiding crowded streets. But Ryo was relentless—following like a shadow, waiting for his chance.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAQhluU5FQkS
After several minutes of silent pursuit, Raven finally stopped… in front of a house.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAYh9GnpVFGy
Ryo hid , watching carefully, waiting to see who would come out of this place.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAhiRFiIkSjh
With a quiet sigh, Raven stepped inside and shut the door behind him. Moments later, he removed his mask and took a deep breath.
550Please respect copyright.PENANANbkx4y4w53
Little did he know… Ryo was still waiting outside, patient as ever.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAaErhQSiGTn
"Alright... soon, I’ll know who you really are." Ryo whispered with a smirk, leaning casually against the wall.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAKUWxM5kU5S
Hours passed.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAnwvgknPJhg
550Please respect copyright.PENANAi115fqW579
Raven stepped out of his house,
550Please respect copyright.PENANALdK9cgAeE4
Ryo knew the identity of the masked man.
The next day, Ryo headed to work. he worked directly with the most powerful royal families. Not because he was loyal to them, but simply because his strength made him a valuable asset.
550Please respect copyright.PENANArHHu5qhu1a
Most of the time, his tasks involved protection—guarding shipments, securing convoys, and overseeing transportation. But sometimes, he was assigned special missions.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAD4mPVa4Cec
That morning, Ryo received a new order from House Valderin, one of the most influential royal families, to supervise the delivery of a critical shipment and ensure its safe arrival.
550Please respect copyright.PENANA37y8mQjZIG
"I can reveal the identity of the masked one."
550Please respect copyright.PENANApHKvR2e5o6
He continued, "But... for a price."
550Please respect copyright.PENANA4rP7pjtdjo
One of the noblemen raised an eyebrow and asked, "How much?"
550Please respect copyright.PENANAsFnyQRLVTS
"A quarter million Phonex."
550Please respect copyright.PENANAxycKteSSDJ
The family members exchanged glances before one of them finally responded, "250,000 Phonex? That’s a hefty sum
550Please respect copyright.PENANAcfJxwgtTIN
550Please respect copyright.PENANA33VSt7vkgh
Ryo received no response regarding the payment. it wasn’t a rejection, but it was a clear answer nonetheless.
550Please respect copyright.PENANA2VCABfNpw0
Ryo: " I'll continue working with you... Let's leave this matter for another time."
550Please respect copyright.PENANAtTvSRDWK94
The Grand Celebration... and the Arrival of Terror
That day, a grand celebration was held in the academy’s central courtyard. Students, professors, and high-ranking officials from all across the nation had gathered.
550Please respect copyright.PENANALzvdhAFqvr
Among them was the nation's ruler himself, a man rumored to be one of the strongest magic users of this era.
550Please respect copyright.PENANA3zGdcPjKXQ
Standing beside the academy’s headmaster, he began speaking in a composed yet commanding tone:
550Please respect copyright.PENANA1rly2hGDuK
Ruler: "The academy looks as strong as ever... How is the training going? Is the new generation promising?"
550Please respect copyright.PENANAh44gFuVbRA
Headmaster (smiling confidently): "Of course, Your Excellency. This year’s students possess exceptional potential. We have talents unlike any we've seen in decades!"
550Please respect copyright.PENANAAbU92mVeIZ
Ruler (nodding): "Good. Our nation's strength depends on these mages, and I expect the academy to continue producing only the best."
550Please respect copyright.PENANAImxgEWxVoH
But then...
550Please respect copyright.PENANAZwrhatEkKd
The ground trembled suddenly...!
550Please respect copyright.PENANAAY2qvTP6lw
A terrifying pressure swept across the courtyard—the air turned suffocatingly heavy, as if death itself had descended upon them.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAAg3FK5uRz8
A dark, monstrous aura engulfed everything.
550Please respect copyright.PENANA1SGV0kHsXM
Time seemed to freeze, and even the very air felt like it was being sucked away.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAl4KhUgE31o
Ryo fell to his knees—his body unable to withstand the overwhelming force!
550Please respect copyright.PENANAYT2basZWKY
On the other side of the courtyard...
550Please respect copyright.PENANATE1VEhupWZ
Raven collapsed as well, his eyes widening in pure shock.
550Please respect copyright.PENANArzl9CPREMd
"Impossible... What is this power?!"
550Please respect copyright.PENANATDcMfHvBZq
While everyone was drowning in panic, one figure moved calmly amidst the chaos.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAj2BTSITF17
He walked with unwavering steps, heading straight toward Lord Evren, the head of one of the most powerful royal families.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAoBqCkesBmB
Standing before him, his glowing eyes resembled a demon emerging from the depths of hell.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAxXpK1IK5Cu
"It’s time to pay for what you’ve done." His voice was quiet, but it carried an undeniable promise of death.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAFPpKuXaiYx
he reached behind him and unsheathed a massive black sword—one that seemed to devour the very light around it.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAoWeobQyOTf
Then, in a single, fluid motion, he struck.
550Please respect copyright.PENANA79n46saxUz
A violent metallic scream tore through the air.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAGv75BiA8vH
And in that moment...
550Please respect copyright.PENANAFj3ic5TIWf
The academy’s sacred emblem, the very symbol of its power, was split in half.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAbDypRbAvPU
The emblem crashed onto the ground, shattering before the stunned audience.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAnKIEPNyUtv
550Please respect copyright.PENANABLTobklM1J
Zairos stood in the middle of the courtyard, his aura filling the space with an overwhelming presence.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAczwy8Hi07D
"I am the Vice Commander of Arcadia."
550Please respect copyright.PENANAXoPuXnCIzC
His eyes gleamed with a mysterious power, and his deep voice carried an undertone of menace. As he spoke, his aura continued to radiate, pressing down on everyone like an invisible force.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAeUqcCICLZI
He continued in a cold, measured tone:
"You interfered with our operations… and halted our workers' shipments. Such actions cannot be ignored."
550Please respect copyright.PENANANRpqBLqDQ5
Lord Evren stood frozen, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His voice trembled as he responded:
"We didn't know it was yours! We will compensate you with whatever you want, just let’s resolve this peacefully!"
550Please respect copyright.PENANAbt4JKpHJDM
Zairos glanced at him with sheer disdain :
"The compensation must be fitting… It should cover the lost profits from your interference, along with an additional sum as an apology. Let’s say… 800 million Phonex."
550Please respect copyright.PENANADfqrpYbR5K
Lord Evren’s eyes widened in shock. He clutched his head, unable to comprehend the absurd amount. His voice broke as he muttered:
"800 million?! How… and why such a sum?!"
550Please respect copyright.PENANASvFNzZdxZ7
Zairos answered firmly:
"You must pay… unless you want trouble with us."
550Please respect copyright.PENANAWlHqbJAo9h
Without giving them a chance to argue, he vanished in an instant, leaving behind an oppressive silence and the lingering fear of what Arcadia was truly capable of.
550Please respect copyright.PENANAGpkFsqjAbB
550Please respect copyright.PENANA5xOSpZz71u


