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[Assistant] I told him everything Franklin had told me, and how I had seen the boy and followed him.


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[Assistant] Holmes went into the hut and looked at the food and at the note with it.


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[Assistant] I guess that you have been to see Mrs. Laura Lyons, he said, and when I told him that he was right, he went on.


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[Assistant] When we put together everything that we know, I think we will know almost everything about the mystery. Then we will be able to solve it. But how did you get here? I asked him.


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[Assistant] And what have you been doing? I thought you had to finish your case in London. That is what I wanted you to think, he said.


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[Assistant] Holmes, surely you trust me more than that, I said.


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[Assistant] I was a little upset because he had not told me his plans.


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[Assistant] I am sorry if it seems I have tricked you, my dear Watson.


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[Assistant] But I did not want our enemy to know I was here.


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[Assistant] But I also wanted to watch you and Sir Henry to make sure that you were safe.


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[Assistant] If you knew that I was here, our enemy would also find out.


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[Assistant] You are a kind person. Too kind to leave me alone out here in bad weather.


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[Assistant] Our enemy would follow you if he saw you coming out here with food or important news. Do not worry, you have done excellent work.


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[Assistant] The letters you wrote to me with all their valuable details have been brought here.


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[Assistant] Without you, I would not have been able to discover so much.


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[Assistant] Holmes' warm words of thanks made me feel much better, and I decided that he was right not to have told me his plans.


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[Assistant] Now, tell me about your visit to Mrs. Laura Lyon's home, Sid.


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[Assistant] Your information gives me the answers to questions that I did not know before.


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[Assistant] Did you know that Mrs. Lyons and Stapleton are very close friends? They often meet, and they write to each other.


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[Assistant] Perhaps I can use this information to turn Stapleton's wife against him. His wife, I asked. Who and where is she?


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[Assistant] The lady called Miss Stapleton, who pretends to be his sister, is really his wife, said Holmes.


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[Assistant] I was shocked. Good heavens, Holmes! Are you sure? If she is his wife, why did Stapleton allow Sir Henry to fall in love with her?


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[Assistant] Well, Watson, Stapleton did not know that Sir Henry was going to feel that way. By falling in love with Miss Stapleton, Sir Henry has hurt no one except himself.


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[Assistant] By following them everywhere, Stapleton made sure that Sir Henry never had a chance to tell her he loved her.


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[Assistant] I tell you again, the lady is his wife and not his sister.


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[Assistant] Stapleton owned a school in the North of England before they came here two years ago.


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[Assistant] The man who had owned it went away with his wife when the school closed.


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[Assistant] They changed their name, but someone told me what they looked like. These people were definitely the Stapletons.


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[Assistant] But why do they pretend to be brother and sister, I asked? This is not Miss Stapleton's fault.


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[Assistant] Stapleton knows she will be much more useful to him if people think she is a free, unmarried woman.


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[Assistant] Suddenly I realized that Stapleton's smiling face hid an evil strange character. So Stapleton is our enemy. He is the man with the long black beard who followed us in London.


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[Assistant] But if Miss Stapleton is really his wife, why does he write to Laura Lyons?


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[Assistant] Your excellent work has given me the answer to that question. Watson?


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[Assistant] You told me that Mrs. Lyons deeply wanted to get a divorce. I realize that she hoped to marry Stapleton.


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[Assistant] When she learns the truth she may decide to help us. We must go and talk to her tomorrow.


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[Assistant] One last question, Holmes, I said. What does Stapleton want? What is he trying to do here?


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[Assistant] Holmes spoke very quietly as he answered my question.


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[Assistant] Cold-blooded murder. Stapleton is trying to kill Sir Henry.


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[Assistant] Do not ask me to tell you more, Watson. I am about to catch him in a trap.


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[Assistant] There is only one danger, that he will act before I am ready.


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[Assistant] Another day, or perhaps two, and I shall have solved the mystery.


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[Assistant] Until then, you must watch Sir Henry very, very closely. You should be with him every day. But I am glad you came here. You have found out many important things.


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[Assistant] Suddenly we heard an awful scream that spread across the moor. It was a cry of pain. Oh my God, I whispered. What is that? Holmes had jumped to his feet. Where is it, Watson? He said. The hopeless cry came again, louder, nearer, and more terrible than before. And then we heard a new sound, the howl of a hound.


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[Assistant] And as long as you live it, we'll be in your arms, without leaving mine.


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[Assistant] After making all the arrangements for the trip, Roland rushed back to the apartment building as fast as he could.


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[Assistant] Unfortunately, he underestimated Garcia's diligence.


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[Assistant] In the corridor, he saw a familiar figure leaning against the wall near room 0825 while talking on the phone and watching the bustle downstairs.


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[Assistant] She wore a gray and white t-shirt, loose black pants, and ankle-high skate shoes, looking both youthful and full of energy.


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[Assistant] If he had never known her, he would have thought of her as a girl-next-door type of woman, a lively and cheerful character often seen on TV.


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[Assistant] Judging from her face, she was still a little angry, but not cold and harsh as the Garcia he remembered.


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[Assistant] He could not deny that Princess Garcia Wimbledon, Queen of Clearwater, looked surprisingly good in this sports outfit. When he came close to the door of the room, she saw him. Alright, I've got something else to do.


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[Assistant] I'm hanging up and don't call me back if it's only to try to persuade me.


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[Assistant] Is the clover group calling you again about the demolition matter? He pretended to be casual and asked. It has nothing to do with you. She put away the phone, her expression skeptical. Where have you been? Didn't you say that you wanted to take a shower? Do you know how many ways there are to get rid of an odor?


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[Assistant] One is cleaning, another one is covering it with a new odor. He talked nonsense while keeping a straight face.


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[Assistant] The tenant, that little girl living with me, needed to use the bathroom.


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[Assistant] She didn't want to be late for school, so I really couldn't fight with her.


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[Assistant] I thought I could get some sweat to cover my smell, so I went running outside.


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[Assistant] But, surprisingly, this body just doesn't sweat very much.


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[Assistant] Now I see why you martialists always look neat and clean. Well, this isn't important at all. Anyhow, I didn't sneak away. You see that I'm standing right in front of you now, don't you?


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[Assistant] Garcia stared at him for a long time before opening her mouth.


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[Assistant] I don't want to interfere with your private life, but it's not good to indulge yourself. More importantly, it's also about education. What? Roland was stunned. I mean those girls who came out of your apartment. Why can't you get things done somewhere else? Why do you have to bring them home?


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[Assistant] Have you already forgotten that there's a little girl in your home? said Garcia, frowning. He almost choked upon hearing such words.


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[Assistant] He had deliberately arranged the tequila witches to cut off their consciousness and get into the dreamland once Zero had left for school. But he had never expected what the other residents would have thought about these women coming out of his home.


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[Assistant] It's true that some martialists will become less decent when they become famous.


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[Assistant] In the face of money and fame, a man will easily lose himself. But don't forget that we're fighting for this world and always have to maintain a high morale. Overindulgence will only make your movements slow. Ahem, I got it.


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[Assistant] Feeling that she wanted to give him a moral education lecture, he immediately interrupted her. We can talk about this matter later. Could you please let me change my clothes first? I don't want to be late for our visit. She closed her mouth in displeasure and glared at him. Be quick. He dressed up by putting on his new suit.


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[Assistant] It's my first time visiting the headquarters and I thought that I should dress formally. Roll and shrug.


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[Assistant] I'm a new member of the association and casual clothing seems disrespectful for such an occasion. What do you think? Ah, whatever you want. She shook her head.


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[Assistant] But to my surprise, you look quite good in this suit. Of course, you get what you pay for.


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[Assistant] This trim custom-made suit cost me a lot of my robbery income. After all, the clothes make the man.


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[Assistant] An ordinary looking man would look great immediately after dressing up and, as an added benefit, I'm slim and have nice long gray hair.


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[Assistant] Back in the world where I lived before, people would believe that I'm an elf prince. He thought to himself.


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[Assistant] They went downstairs together and waited outside the residential area. A large bus soon came to fetch them.


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[Assistant] He noticed that it did not have a number plate and all its windows were covered by black curtains. He could not see anything inside it. Get on the bus, Garcia whispered. He somehow felt that she looked much more serious now.


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[Assistant] When he stepped onto the bus, he pretended to casually look back at the street side. He saw that Phyllis had already stopped a taxi.


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[Assistant] When the door was closed he found that it was surprisingly bright inside.


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[Assistant] All the lights along the aisle were turned on and quite a few people were sitting on the bus.


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[Assistant] Most of them were dressed in various styles and looked like a group of performance artists.


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[Assistant] Only a few seemed like normal people, but they all were engrossed in their own affairs instead of greeting Garcia.


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[Assistant] He soon noticed that some guys, who obviously harbored ulterior motives, had fixed their eyes on him since he had gotten on the bus. Garcia did not say anything.


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[Assistant] She held Roland's hand, which was very unusual, and walked with him directly to the back of the bus. Are they your colleagues? He whispered to her when they sat down. The Marshallist Association isn't a company. She rolled her eyes at him.


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[Assistant] Most people in this bus are newly awakened people just like you. It's also the first time for me to meet them. So many of them? He was a little surprised.


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[Assistant] He roughly counted and found there were over 20 people in this bus. Yes, there are quite a lot of them.


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[Assistant] The last time I went to the association, there were only five or six new members. But that's not surprising, she replied.


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[Assistant] Although ordinary people know nothing about the changes in the world, the ones awakened with the force of nature can still sense them. I've told you that not all the awakened ones choose to join us.


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[Assistant] The centrists aren't less than the association's martialists.


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[Assistant] Now, as the erosion intensifies and the number of fallen evils rapidly grows, the situation has become more dangerous for the centrists. More of them are going to join our association in the future.


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[Assistant] So you mean most of them are wild martialists or self-training martialists? You did find more appropriate words to describe them. She curled her mouth into a smile. I guess so, but that's just between us. Don't call them that publicly. They don't like restrictions. That's why they refuse to join the association.


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[Assistant] Gaining great strength will boost a person's ego, making him or her become arrogant.


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[Assistant] This not only hinders their progress, but also gives them a very odd attitude.


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[Assistant] As for the odd attitude, I think I've already experienced it, he said casually. In the past, a conflict had happened where some wild.


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[Assistant] Martialists joined the association and killed several martialists when they were performing a hunting job.


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[Assistant] In the end, the defenders stood out to kill the wild martialist.


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[Assistant] You'd better ignore their provocations as the association will severely punish such behaviors. The wild martialists are that strong?


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[Assistant] Yes, these people often get attacked by fallen evils and, compared to newly awakened ones, they're much more experienced in actual combats and are better in reacting quickly in emergency situations. But they're usually obsessed by worldly affairs.


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[Assistant] If you stop overindulging yourself and practice hard, you can rapidly improve yourself. She sighed and continued. The force of nature is a gift from the deities.


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[Assistant] It's an ability to protect ourselves rather than a tool to exploit others.


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[Assistant] If we fail to stop the erosion, the entire world may cease to exist.


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[Assistant] Many awakened ones just enjoy the pleasures brought by their power, but completely forget their responsibility. He found what she said sounded familiar.


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[Assistant] He thought for a moment and realized that perhaps this was also the reason that those witches, who had been aware of the harm caused by demons, established the Union 800 years ago. Suddenly, it quieted down outside.


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[Assistant] The grating sounds made by the bus wheels rubbing against the road became deep and simple as if the bus was traveling alone in a spacious tunnel. Half an hour later, the bus finally stopped.


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[Assistant] Just when he thought that they had arrived, the bus started to shake slightly and he felt weightless all of a sudden. The bus was sinking into the ground.


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[Assistant] Not long after she had finished talking, the light outside of the window turned from red to green and then the curtains were automatically lifted, revealing the view outside.


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[Assistant] Roland immediately understood the reason for her pride.


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[Assistant] The bus was parked on a huge iron plate, surrounded by yellow and black warning signs painted on concrete walls with five or six metal orbits embedded in, which continuously issued a gear grinding sound.


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[Assistant] They were traveling down a tunnel with each descending level marked by dazzling spotlights and huge number signs.


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[Assistant] Within a few minutes, they had descended more than 100 meters, but the numbers were still growing.


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[Assistant] Seeing the continuously rotating orange alert lights in the outer edge of the iron plate, which was like a scene from a sci-fi movie, he suddenly felt that as compared to this sophisticated way of entering, his way to get into third border city was way too backward, which was still reliant on hemp ropes and steam engines.


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[Assistant] His respect for an organization that could construct something like that was instantly increased by a few levels.


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[Assistant] Without substantial economic and political power in the background, a bunch of martialists would never be able to construct something like that. No wonder Garcia was so proud of it.


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[Assistant] Even those strange-tempered Wild Awakened were stunned by the scene.


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[Assistant] They started discussing in the bus while looking out of the window as if they wanted to explore how deep the place was actually hidden. This was actually a good move, Roland thought.


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[Assistant] The closed curtains before were probably meant to keep new people from knowing the specific location of the headquarters. But after entering the ground there was no such need anymore, so they could let everyone admire this spectacular project, which could also pose as proof of the association's power.


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[Assistant] He was curious to see if Ling who was following them could find a chance to infiltrate.


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[Assistant] When the number became 235, the iron plate finally stopped descending and many holes appeared on the wall. Then, the bus moved again and headed into one of them.


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[Assistant] The trip was very short this time as they soon reached their destination.


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[Assistant] Roland followed Garcia out of the bus and discovered that there was a wide underground square in front of him, being illuminated with dense headlights, almost as bright as daylight.


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[Assistant] If not for the previous part of the trip it would have been hard to believe that he was deep underground. A sculpture was erected in the center of the square.


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[Assistant] At first glance, it looked like a big hand holding an irregular polyhedron. There were also several buses parked next to the statue. It seemed that they were not the only newcomers. Are these people from other cities? Roland pointed at the crowd around the sculpture.


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[Assistant] Garcia nodded in agreement. The association owns many divisions, but it's only two headquarters.


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[Assistant] In order to get into contact with the erosion, one must come to these two places.


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[Assistant] He was briefly stunned, the erosion from the outside world. Can it be seen directly from here?


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[Assistant] Did you think that we're just a cult which asks people to fight the evil?


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[Assistant] The purpose of visiting the headquarters is to show newcomers the real danger that the world is facing.


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[Assistant] Some things, unless seen by your own eyes, are impossible to believe them. Disaster is close at hand.


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[Assistant] Just then, the lights above them suddenly dimmed down and darkness suddenly came from all directions, making everyone's vision to focus on a small area in the center of the square.


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[Assistant] As though a curtain was open on stage, two bright beams of light fell from the dome, one shining on the sculpture and the other shining on a black dressed lady.


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[Assistant] She was standing on a platform at one side of the square, looked around 30 years old, wearing a classic martial arts garment with her long black hair tied up on her head.


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[Assistant] One of her eyes seemed to have been damaged and was covered by an eyepatch.


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[Assistant] The force of nature in the dream world was not limited to gender, and it did not have the kind of effect that the magic power had in affecting the appearance.


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[Assistant] She looked no different than an ordinary person, not too tall, but with more of an imposing manner.


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[Assistant] The woman waved at everyone and then said loudly, dear awakened ones, good afternoon. I am Lon, chief disciple of the Rock's Defender. Welcome to Prism City.


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[Assistant] Prism. Did she mean the polyhedron on the sculpture?


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[Assistant] Roland thought and heard whispers coming from the wild martialists, who appeared to be quite dissatisfied with her words.


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[Assistant] Before he could ask Garcia, Lan continued, of course. Welcoming the new students was the responsibility of defenders. But unfortunately, Sky City encountered some problems so my master and the other three defenders all left two days ago.


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[Assistant] In order to avoid wasting time, I'll be the one to welcome you all.


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[Assistant] I know that some of you awoke many years ago and can't be treated as real newcomers. However the situation has changed drastically.


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[Assistant] Since you're willing to come here, it means you've approved the ability of the association and you should naturally put all the past temporarily behind you. Combating the fallen evil should be your priority now.


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[Assistant] The association doesn't care about your past identity and status, but only your future performance. The more critical the crisis is, the more the awakened should be united.


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[Assistant] If you don't accept the practice of the association, you're still free to leave right now.


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[Assistant] While she was talking, the black dressed woman made a waving gesture, but no one in the square moved, and even the noisy discussions quieted down. This chief disciple is quite adept, rolling smirked.


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[Assistant] With the increase of the Fallen Evil, the endangered wild awaken had no choice but to apply to join the association.


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[Assistant] No matter who they were before, they could only follow this option now.


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[Assistant] The woman was aware of that, so deliberately acted as if giving them a choice, but in reality, gave them no choice at all.


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[Assistant] Strength was an important criterion when persuading an opponent.


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[Assistant] Being the martialist association that could protect others, demonstrating their own strength would be the most effective way in this case.


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[Assistant] She's the senior that I mentioned the other day, Garcia side. Unless you have to, try not to be around her too much.


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[Assistant] My master doesn't like irresponsible and not punctual people. Oh, so that was the case, Roland thought.


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[Assistant] Since you've all made your choice, then the association welcomes any new blood.


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[Assistant] Lon gazed upon the square and nodded with satisfaction. I'm not going to say much. Nothing is more impressive than personally experiencing it.


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[Assistant] Now, please come with me and see for yourselves the imminent crisis of the world. You'll soon realize that the battle of divine will isn't far away from us.


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[Assistant] Hearing those words, Roland could not help but tremble. Why would there be battle of divine will in the dream world too?


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[Assistant] He looked at Garcia, but her expression didn't change at all as if she already knew or she didn't care about it.


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[Assistant] Roland could only keep his doubts to himself and under the lights, followed the crowd towards the square.


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[Assistant] Reaching there, he noticed that there were many passages embedded in the towering rock walls like the structure inside a honeycomb.


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[Assistant] Whether it was entering from the ground or transitioning between the aisles, people had to take elevators on the rails.


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[Assistant] Now that the square was not as bright as before and his sight got used to the darkness, he could see dozens of elevators going up and down like floating fireflies. They gave off a feeling of a futuristic city.


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[Assistant] Even though this design was beautiful, it was extremely inconvenient to use.


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[Assistant] If it was built in the city center as a landmark, it would be alright. But buried under the ground like this, who would be able to see it?


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[Assistant] And in case of a fire, power outages and other emergencies, it would even be hard to escape from here.


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[Assistant] Of course, building the headquarters underground was already irrational even when considering the aspect of preventing others to infiltrate or the necessity of keeping it a secret.


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[Assistant] There must have been another reason to do that unless the martialist association had too much money to spare.


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[Assistant] As they entered the aisle number 24, Roland realized that the ground he was standing on was actually a moving ladder, and he only had to stand on it to keep moving.


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[Assistant] Adopting such a design in an underground structure was actually quite shocking.


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[Assistant] As if realizing his doubts, Garcia shrugged her shoulders.


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[Assistant] There used to be a mine here, and we used the abandoned mine tunnels to build all the elevator aisles you see on the walls. But of course, part of them were newly excavated. This depends on the speed of the erosion. The erosion happened in the mine? Not exactly, but for now you can think of it as such.


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[Assistant] So the reason for building the headquarters underground is to prevent the erosion from developing?


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[Assistant] Garcia looked at him with a weird expression. No, it's not to prevent the erosion from developing, but to guard against awakened ones with an ulterior motive.


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[Assistant] When she saw that he wanted to ask more, she shook her head and said,


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[Assistant] The passage soon led them into another hall, which looked a lot like a lecture hall, with descending levels, forming a podium at the bottom. The defensive measures here were obviously much better.


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[Assistant] There were martialists everywhere, wearing the same cloths, standing expressionless on either side of the hall and staring indifferently at the newcomers, showing no welcoming gestures. Aren't warriors supposed to be straightforward and passionate?


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[Assistant] With an attitude like that towards the newly awakened ones, no wonder people weren't willing to join them, Roland thought.


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[Assistant] Once everyone has sat down, the chief disciple lawn stood up on the podium.


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[Assistant] Without saying anything, she opened a curtain on stage, exposing the bottom of a huge glass chest. Roland couldn't help but frown. A dark red crystal was placed inside the chest. It seemed weightless as it floated midair. It reminded him of Tequila's magic core.


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[Assistant] But the force of nature in the dream world was not displaying ever-changing effects like the magic power.


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[Assistant] Additionally, this crystal did not seem to be realistic.


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[Assistant] It actually looked like a bad sample of a 3D model.


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[Assistant] But seeing Lan's serious expression, it didn't look like she was joking. This is


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[Assistant] The one on stage is just a small part of it. She sighed. Our world is becoming riddled with holes. That's the essence of erosion.


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[Assistant] I think some of you may have already guessed or felt it. Lan gazed through the audience and said word by word. An evil force has entered our world.


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[Assistant] It allows the fallen evil to multiply in numbers quickly, posing a serious threat to the safety of the awakened ones. But as far as I am concerned, this notion is incorrect.


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[Assistant] It was never an evil force but rather an overlay from another world. The audience suddenly uproared. What do you mean? Can you elaborate? What's this other world?


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[Assistant] When did the martialist association become an academy of science? So what are the fallen evils, aliens?


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[Assistant] In sharp contrast with the real newcomers, those who had awakened the force of nature long ago started yelling loudly, without respect to the chief disciple.


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[Assistant] Quiet. Lon said unmoved. I'll answer your questions after the following demonstration.


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[Assistant] As she said that, the glass chest slowly rose, exposing the crystal and then three hanging rods fell on top of the podium with a camera hanging from each of them.


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[Assistant] At the same time, the wall behind Lon also lit up. It turned out to be a huge screen showing three different pictures, shot respectively from the three cameras. Roland quickly noticed a phenomenon that shocked him.


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[Assistant] No matter from which direction you looked at it, the crystal always showed the same appearance. How's that possible?


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[Assistant] In order to look like this, it's got to be a perfect sphere.


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[Assistant] An angular thing represented discontinuous changes when it was rotating. It should have appeared visually different on each side.


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[Assistant] However, he was stunned when he didn't find any difference or movement in the three pictures as if it was not a moving object, but rather a red spot on the screen.


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[Assistant] His brain had subconsciously identified it as a virtual image as if the crystal itself didn't exist. But Land's next move once again surprised Roland.


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[Assistant] The chief disciple took an iron bar and inserted it straight into the red crystal.


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[Assistant] However, the stick did not penetrate the virtual shadow as he expected, but instead disappeared in it in front of everyone.


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[Assistant] Through the screen, they could see that all the three cameras captured the original look of the iron bar, clearly showing its polishing traces and angles. But the red spot in the three pictures looks still the same.


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[Assistant] It seemed as if there had been three iron bars inserted from a different angle into one same spot.


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[Assistant] When Lon pulled it back, the bar in her hands had become shorter. The hall suddenly went quiet.


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[Assistant] Seeing such a strange scene, everyone remained silent as if someone had clamped hand over his or her mouth.


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[Assistant] The man walked to the podium and stared at the red crystal for a long time.


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[Assistant] Suddenly, with a shout, he reached out to it. His skin was lightly colored in silver light. Apparently, he was using the force of nature. Not many warriors could achieve that.


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[Assistant] Garcia had once mentioned to Roland that those who were able to spur out the force of nature like that resembled a lot the fallen evil. Normal weapons were unlikely to hurt them.


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[Assistant] To be able to master such a skill, one had to be extraordinarily talented or very experienced through life and death situations over the years.


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[Assistant] Thus, they were far stronger than the average martialists. This was probably the reason for their arrogance.


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[Assistant] Lon stood still, without any intention of stopping him.


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[Assistant] His palm went through the crystal unobstructed without catching anything and just like the iron bar before, it disappeared.


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[Assistant] Soon after, the man screamed, he raised his hand, showing only the half of a bloody palm. Everyone gasped in astonishment.


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[Assistant] Roland finally understood what Garcia meant with those words. You definitely don't want to touch it, because everything that came into contact with it turned into a void.


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[Assistant] After the victim was taken to be treated by the martialists, a couple more stood up, hoping to come up and have a closer look.


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[Assistant] Lahn allowed all of them, but they were much more cautious while observing.


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[Assistant] In the end, the chief disciple simply arranged for everyone to take turns to experience the incredible phenomenon from a close distance. Roland was no exception as well.


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[Assistant] When his turn came, he acted carefreely and circled twice around the crystal, but he suddenly felt his heart sink. Its internal red rippling light seemed very familiar. He had once seen a similar scene in the Divine Land 2.


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[Assistant] But in that domain, the red light hanging above him represented the bloody moon.


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[Assistant] When Roland was contemplating the erosion, Lon suddenly spoke. Ah, it's me.


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[Assistant] He recovered from his solemn thoughts and Garcia's words flashed across his mind.


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[Assistant] Hang on, would she be trying to find trouble with me for having stood her up? I've heard Garcia mention you several times.


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[Assistant] She said you're a rare and independent awakened who's not disturbed by desire and ambition.


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[Assistant] It was clear to him that Lan must have been implying that he was a wild awakened when she said independent, but he wondered why she said that Garcia was elated when he agreed to join the association.


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[Assistant] He clearly remembered that Garcia had been expressionless when she had let him fill out the application.


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[Assistant] Although I hate people who aren't punctual, this is a common problem for many.


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[Assistant] After all, you can't feel the change of time nor can you hear it ticking, so for some special people, it's not an unforgivable flaw.


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[Assistant] Inexplicably, Roland felt that there was a glimmer of emotion when the chief disciple said these words. There's one thing you should know about special people. Though they're uncommon, there are still quite a number of them.


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[Assistant] If they don't treasure their special feature and maximize it, they'll be eliminated sooner or later.


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[Assistant] Is this a warning that I should work wholeheartedly for the association and not cause problems like the other Wild Awaken ones?


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[Assistant] Roland secretly frowned as he really did not like this kind of preaching.


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[Assistant] Perhaps he would not have minded it before, but after he became the king of Grey Castle, he had also changed his mentality.


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[Assistant] After you finished watching, you can leave. Lon finally turned around and said calmly, listen carefully to what I'm going to say next as it might help you. Next.


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[Assistant] Roland twitched his mouth and did not take this brief conversation to heart. He was overwhelmed by a cloud of confusion.


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[Assistant] Whether the martialist association could defeat the erosion and save the world was something he did not care about. After returning to his seat, he still frowned. What are the deities thinking about?


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[Assistant] According to the research data of the underground civilization, the Bloody Moon is the key to transforming the magic power and also the basis for the existence of the Dreamland. In a certain sense, it's the equivalent of the mastermind behind the scenes, existing like a background.


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[Assistant] Even if one wanted to annex the dream world, there's no need to show their original appearance, right?


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[Assistant] The witches can see the real body of the Bloody Moon because that's the real world. Yet this dreamland is a domain purely founded on his and Zero's memories.


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[Assistant] Wouldn't this mean that the mastermind had seen the circuit signal operating behind the world? Or could the speculation be wrong?


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[Assistant] Or maybe I had misunderstood some information that had pointed me in the wrong direction. So do you believe it now? Garcia glared at him. That's definitely not something that can exist in reality. I've never doubted you.


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[Assistant] Roland shook his head and tried to suppress his distractions. But your master wasn't as scary as you described. Was there something wrong with the master? She was a little surprised.


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[Assistant] She said quite a lot about how special I was and how the association thought highly of me. Roland said sarcastically, by the way, she said you were elated about me joining the association. Was that so? I really couldn't tell at all.


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[Assistant] He looked at the ex-princess Garcia in anticipation, as he wanted to see what kind of expression she would reveal.


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[Assistant] Would she deny everything completely or attempt to conceal herself hurriedly? No matter what she did, it should be very interesting.


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[Assistant] But he never imagined that she would portray a look of you're really such a fool.


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[Assistant] What are you talking about? said Garcia as she rolled her eyes. When you were on the platform, the master didn't speak at all. Do you think that I'm blind? Roland could not help but be stunned.


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[Assistant] This distance might be considered far for ordinary people, but I'm a martialist.


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[Assistant] I could even see clearly how many strands of beard you had on the stage. Don't try to lie to me.


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[Assistant] Just as he was about to ask more questions, Lon had already reclosed the glass chest.


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[Assistant] She clapped her hands and made everyone focus their attention on the podium, this time round. There was much less talk in the hall. Our world isn't flat, it's a membrane. Some can understand this and others can't. But it doesn't matter. Just listen to me.


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[Assistant] She turned around so that the screen behind showed what was being said.


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[Assistant] The membrane has a curvature that, in popular terms, is like an arc, and in some places, this change is even more pronounced.


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[Assistant] If there are other worlds beyond this one, then there will be a possibility that the two worlds will intersect, and this intersection is the erosion.


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[Assistant] Of course, this is only a speculation, but it's the only explanation for the vision that we saw. Since the erosion was discovered, all nations have kept up their research on it. But unfortunately, the world there has completely different rules.


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[Assistant] Any means of detection are declared null and void, and even if the matter here can't be stabilized beyond the borders.


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[Assistant] As you've seen for yourselves, the iron bar was the proof. Huh. What's the connection with the fallen evils? Someone asked. Of course there's a connection.


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[Assistant] The strength they gain comes from another membrane, and that's why the fallen evils aren't afraid of ordinary weapons in this world.


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[Assistant] The overlapping membrane temporarily connects the two worlds, and I don't know what kind of effect that would have on the other world.


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[Assistant] But for us, the rules still work. The movement of energy from high to low creates a series of phenomena that is incredible.


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[Assistant] Does the martialist association think that we're the same as the fallen evils? The hall suddenly burst into a commotion.


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[Assistant] This time Lon did not say anything to stop the commotion, but waited until everyone became silent by themselves before she went on to say, Of course there's a difference, we can control it, yet the fallen evils can't.


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[Assistant] But we have to admit that in some sense we're quite similar to the Fallen Evils, especially on this point about being able to resist injuries caused by ordinary weapons. Has everyone considered another point?


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[Assistant] How come the martialists can't dominate the entire world even when they can freely manipulate the force of nature and can't be hurt by ordinary weapons? Well, the crowd started to whisper.


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[Assistant] Because the erosion won't last forever, Lahn said straightforwardly, as the curvature changes, the overlapping membranes will gradually separate until the next reunion. The cycle can be long or short.


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[Assistant] A short one could be a day, while the long one could be millions of years.


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[Assistant] And we encountered the erosion about 2000 BC, and the overlapping lasted only less than a century.


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[Assistant] Once they separated, the force of nature will disappear without any trace.


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[Assistant] Given that, even the awakened ones managed to dominate the whole world, two thousand years of interval would be enough for this empire to vanish. How can you be sure about what happened thousands of years ago?


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[Assistant] Although someone still questioned her theory, his attitude was much less aggressive. I don't know, said the chief disciple, frankly. It's just an assumption.


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[Assistant] Even 2000 years ago, there wasn't even a scientific way of observation and recording.


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[Assistant] If you wanna validate it, we'll have to wait until 2000 years later.


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[Assistant] But we mustn't forget that history is always full of surprising coincidences.


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[Assistant] By comparing the biographies and history books of different regions, you'll find that many epic heroes and legends were born during that period, and then further on the myths emerged, and most myths were related to doomsday and the salvation. Can we assume that it was the erosion that caused this?


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[Assistant] There was a brief silence below the stage, and after a while, someone asked, and even if those epic heroes are the awakened ones of the force of nature, what does that have to do with us?


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[Assistant] According to what you said, the erosion will end by itself. So what's the purpose of the propaganda of your association against the erosion?


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[Assistant] Don't forget that apart from us, there are also the fallen evils, Lan answered quietly. This is what I said at the beginning. There's no evil force. The energy just spreads according to the rules.


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[Assistant] It has no malice, but that doesn't mean the affected people will also have no malice.


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[Assistant] We're just at the beginning of the membrane overlap, so such loopholes will continue to increase and expand. The fallen evils will also increase in numbers.


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[Assistant] And only the martialists that use the same kind of force can defeat them. This is a competition of the survival of the fittest. And only one party can survive.


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[Assistant] If we can't defeat the fallen evils, not just the awakened ones, but the whole human existence will be completely destroyed by them.


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[Assistant] Ah, I already know about this, said Roland as he blinked his eyes, trying to concentrate.


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[Assistant] He handed over the report in his hand to Barof and said, Let's proceed according to what you said.


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[Assistant] As he saluted Roland, he also solemnly added a sentence before leaving. Please take care of your health, your majesty.


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[Assistant] After the chief left the office, Roland asked Nightingale, Does my face really look that bad?


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[Assistant] Well, you look okay, said the latter after some deliberation. It's just that you've been daydreaming more recently. Could this be related to the erosion of the dream world? Roland shook his head. The changes in Dreamland can't really affect me.


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[Assistant] It's just a few strange things in retrospect that have been bothering me. There's nothing to worry about.


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[Assistant] That's good to know," said Nightingale while she pursed her lips.


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[Assistant] This was already the fourth day since he had left the Dreamland.


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[Assistant] Although Faldy had succeeded in locating the headquarter of the association, Ling had failed to sneak into it. According to her, there had never been a place like that one.


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[Assistant] It was built underground, but it had been impossible for her to find any hiding spot there and some shiny light band had covered her head.


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[Assistant] It had just kept glowing, no matter how long she had waited.


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[Assistant] Afterward, Ling had even despondently requested for Roland to punish her for failing her task, but naturally, Roland had refused to do so.


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[Assistant] The next play plan had been executed smoothly, and Roland had brought more tequila witches into his dreamland. But what he had seen and heard in the headquarters that day still troubled him immensely.


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[Assistant] The whole incident had so many strange factors that could not be explained. The first was the conclusion about the membrane world.


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[Assistant] He had always believed that the dream world would present a modern society filled with the force of nature in order to integrate both his and Zero's memories and keep his internal government self-consistent.


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[Assistant] In other words, no matter how many weird phenomena there were, they were all rules based on the needs of being self-consistent. Most of these rules came from his consciousness, which he understood and was able to accept.


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[Assistant] However, those words spoken by the chief disciple Lan completely exceeded the scope of his knowledge reserve.


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[Assistant] The only thing Roland knew about the membrane theory was that it evolved from the super string theory.


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[Assistant] These two theories were particularly profound, and he had never carried out in-depth reading on them.


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[Assistant] Unlike quantum mechanics, he had at least read through one or two popular books about it.


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[Assistant] In the dream world, these theories should have been hidden as if they were invisible, just like those blank books that only had covers.


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[Assistant] However, both Land's explanation and the derivation formulas and evidence displayed in the lobby screens seemed to be logical. This was the first time he saw something totally unintelligible in the dreamland, as if a high school student had dreamed about the grand unification theory in physics which was absurd and incredible.


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[Assistant] This even made him think that the dream world today was completely different from the world when he had first entered. As if something was growing wildly out of his sight. Another weird thing was the chief disciple herself.


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[Assistant] After Garcia had reminded Roland, he had recalled that the vision, hearing, and reaction of the martialists was better than ordinary people.


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[Assistant] If Lon had spoken to him on the stage, not only would the defenders, but even the first two rows of new people in the lobby have been able to hear something.


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[Assistant] But the fact was that no one at that time had shifted their attention to them.


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[Assistant] It had not sounded like a whisper to him, yet, surprisingly, it had not attracted any attention.


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[Assistant] At that time, he had not paid any attention to this point.


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[Assistant] But later on, when he thought about it, he questioned why a newcomer who was shown special attention by the chief disciple did not cause public concern. The things Lon said also left him scratching his head.


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[Assistant] Listen carefully to what I'm going to say next as it might help you.


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[Assistant] How would the knowledge about the origin of the erosion, the relationship between the martialists and the fallen evils help him?


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[Assistant] Even if he wholeheartedly wanted to join the association and become a savior of the world, knowing these would still not be important to him, right?


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[Assistant] He intended to temporarily stop the connection with Dreamland once all the God's punishment witches had gone and once to enjoy themselves.


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[Assistant] It would be better to behave cautiously whilst the battle of divine wool was approaching. Your majesty.


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[Assistant] Nightingale's voice once again could be heard, but this time with some urgency. You look like you're in a daze again.


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[Assistant] Ahem, I'm fine. Roland shook his head and threw his distractions behind him.


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[Assistant] It's just that I've got a little more things to consider lately, and so I'm a little sleepy.


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[Assistant] But why do I feel that you're hiding something behind those words? Nightingale sat on the table, propped her feet up and said, Don't tell me that in the dream world, you and the witches. That's impossible. He suddenly felt dumbfounded.


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[Assistant] I just took them to experience the taste of different flavors only.


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[Assistant] Well, that's true, Nightingale blinked and revealed a cunning smile. I'm a bit worried about that world that I can't enter.


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[Assistant] There's no way to protect you at all times and in case they suddenly make trouble, that would be problematic.


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[Assistant] After all, they've passed hundreds of years of unconscious days.


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[Assistant] And now that they've finally recovered their senses, I'm sure they would try to revisit all their past feelings. But that's more than 20 women. How could you cope if they all swung towards you? You're getting more ridiculous.


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[Assistant] Roland glared at her and said, Who did you get these ideas from? Can't you spend more energy on studying?


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[Assistant] Nightingale covered her mouth and said, I was just joking.


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[Assistant] If I had your ability, it'd surely remind me loudly that you were lying, Roland snorted and said. From the very beginning, you wanted to ask this, right? Well, I admit it.


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[Assistant] But this was not just my own opinion. Nightingale stuck her tongue out. I was also asked by someone else to raise this question. Asked by someone else?


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[Assistant] Roland did not have the time to ask who it was as there was knocking on the office door.


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[Assistant] He had to temporarily withdraw his questions and said, come in.


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[Assistant] The door opened and a tall man quickly walked in, neatly closed his legs and then raised his hands to salute Roland. Your Majesty, Iron Axe is here to report to you.


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[Assistant] From port of Clearwater to Neverwinter took almost four or five days, and by boat it was a rather laborious thing.


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[Assistant] But on the face of this foreign officer, he could not see a trace of exhaustion.


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[Assistant] His eyes reflected an energy that was full of war spirit. Fine, Roland nodded reassuringly.


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[Assistant] I think you already know about Neverwinder's combat plans. I've heard Brian talking about it, said Iron Axe.


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[Assistant] The First Corps will be divided into two roads from east and west to regain Grey Castle before crossing the border and striking Kingdom of Dawn's Glow City. But there's something that I don't understand.


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[Assistant] If you asked Brian to take over my task and stay in the pour of Clearwater to protect Miss Echo, who's responsible for the Eastern Front?


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[Assistant] It seems that even before the task had been assigned, Iron Axe had already placed the responsibility of leading the Western Front attack on his shoulders. Roland could not help but smile. Brian is still lacking in experience.


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[Assistant] Leading a garrison isn't a problem, but he could still be prone to accidents if he had to lead an entire army alone. So Eastern Front Army will be your responsibility.


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[Assistant] Iron Axe was slightly stunned and replied, then what about the Western Front? I'll lead it personally, said Roland slowly.


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[Assistant] He opened the drawer and removed more than a dozen forms from inside, flattened them on the table, and neatly stacked the newest one on top.


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[Assistant] As a result of this recent addition, all the necessary supplies for His Majesty's expedition were now fully prepared.


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[Assistant] Barrett gently rubbed the paper, as if you were stroking a girl's tender, smooth skin.


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[Assistant] The rows of numbers seemed like a complex password to ordinary people, but in his eyes, it was a wonderful music score.


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[Assistant] It took only a week and a half for Neverwinter to complete a large-scale logistics transfer.


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[Assistant] Whether it was food or gold royals, they had surpassed the quantities of any previous expedition.


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[Assistant] Through his proposals and statistical tables, he could see ships carrying wheat flourishing from the inland river to the northern region.


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[Assistant] And he could hear the melodious sound of gold royals colliding with each other. He was unable to control this feeling of indulgence.


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[Assistant] If he wanted to name this score, Power would undoubtedly be the most appropriate name.


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[Assistant] Now, the power lay in his hands, and he could play in any manner he wanted.


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[Assistant] After only three years, Neverwinter's prowess had reached an incredible level, not just in terms of military might, but also in all other aspects.


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[Assistant] When he had been an assistant to the treasurer in the Old King's City, he had known a great deal about the financial situation of Greycastle.


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[Assistant] And it was precisely because of that, he realized how amazing Roland Wimbledon was.


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[Assistant] Now Neverwinter's resources were probably equal to all the other cities' strength and Greycastle combined. Unfortunately, no one could share this joy with him.


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[Assistant] Barov removed his monocle and glanced at the empty table opposite him.


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[Assistant] There was only one other person who could understand these figures and experience the joy that came with it. The Pearl of the Northern Region.


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[Assistant] Sometimes he felt that the latter was the same type of person as he was. However, this regret dissolved very quickly.


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[Assistant] Compared to the option of possessing exclusive power everything else paled in comparison. He stood up and walked to the window.


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[Assistant] He pulled out a peculiar coin from his breast pocket and flattened it in his palm. Engraved on the coin's surface was a mountain. It glittered in the late spring sun. This was the emblem of the witch cooperation association.


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[Assistant] He had found this coin three years ago in the forest of the western region. He secretly retained it.


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[Assistant] He originally wanted to use it as evidence of the Lord colluding with witches in return for his own safety when the church attacked the western region. But now, this emblem had become his lucky charm. His majesty, who protects the witches, is evil. Of course not. The evil ones are those who were defeated by his majesty. They had no strength, but they still acted arrogantly.


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[Assistant] This was the biggest crime as even the demons in the barbarian land were not as bad as them.


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[Assistant] Fortunately, this situation would not last too long.


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[Assistant] Although his majesty's plan to attack the Kingdom of Dawn was delayed by a little, he had already waited for two decades, so waiting for another year was not an issue at all. Grey Castle should be handed over to a more capable man.


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[Assistant] Agatha asked while sorting out the experimental data, tomorrow is the day of departure, so don't forget anything.


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[Assistant] With the exception of repeatedly displaying the godstone to allow the ice witch to observe the records, she controlled the rest of her time as long as she did not leave the diplomatic building. She was neither harassed nor humiliated.


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[Assistant] She had thought that the witches would have treated the pure witches very differently.


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[Assistant] However, sometimes she felt that Agatha's attitude toward her was the same as the other witches. There was hardly any difference.


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[Assistant] By the way, she said and added another sentence about what happened last time. Thank you for telling me. You mean the news about the church? Agatha shrugged.


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[Assistant] If it were me, I'd still think of going back and taking a look, whether it'd be a farewell or a break. But let's not talk about that now. You can't go on your journey like that.


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[Assistant] This is certainly due to my negligence as I've just found out that you've been wearing the same thing all this time.


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[Assistant] She dropped the notebook and frowned as she walked over to Isabella. She grabbed Isabella's sleeve and felt it. It's gone all white and it's winter clothing. When the weather turns hot, aren't you going to get overheated? That's nothing.


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[Assistant] Isabella wanted to say that she had been subjected to more rigorous training, but thought for a moment and decided to hold her tongue. This expedition isn't just a matter of a month or two.


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[Assistant] Let's not mention the fact that you might not be able to wash your clothes daily on the road, and even your companions won't be able to stand it.


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[Assistant] Agatha said decisively, now that we still have time, I'll take you to the convenience market and we can pick a few pieces of clothing.


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[Assistant] When she heard the words companions, she became slightly surprised and hesitated for a moment before answering, but, I've got no money.


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[Assistant] She was atoning for her misdeeds and naturally, she would not get a monthly payment like the members of the witch union. Well, I do, said Agatha nonchalantly. You can think of it as a loan, she said. But it'll be after five years.


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[Assistant] Five years is a short time compared to the tequila which is waiting for hundreds of years, isn't it?


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[Assistant] The ice which interrupted by saying, the battle of divine will won't end that easily. You won't always remain like this unless this is what you want. She placed her hand out. So what are you hesitating about? Isabella did not answer.


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[Assistant] She suddenly felt that the sunset rays were a little dazzling.


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[Assistant] Through the golden rays, Agatha's body gradually faded away, and only her hand could be seen. Isabella lowered her head and took the latter's palm. At that moment, the sun seemed to be linked with her. Are you sure it'd be alright for me to come with you?


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[Assistant] Anna asked while she was lying in Roland's arms, blinking her lake blue eyes.


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[Assistant] As he had been busy settling the God's punishment witches recently, it had been a long time before the two could spend some quiet time together.


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[Assistant] It was exactly for this reason that even late at night, the two were still whispering, trying to catch up on all the words that they had missed during their absence.


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[Assistant] For example, when socializing with everyone and attending banquets it would be unacceptable if I weren't accompanied by a female companion. Anna nodded in agreement and buried her head shyly.


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[Assistant] Roland saw a touch of pink on her cheek due to the bright moonlight.


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[Assistant] It was clear that Anna was intelligent enough to understand the meaning of this remark.


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[Assistant] In formal occasions, appearing as a king's female companion was a statement.


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[Assistant] I said that one day, all the subjects of Great Castle will know who you are even if you are a witch, he said earnestly.


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[Assistant] Anna did not ask questions such as is this really alright? Or what if everyone opposes it?


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[Assistant] Instead, she replied in the same earnest tone, even if I'm a witch, I wanna be with you, no matter what happens in the future. Roland lifted the corners of his mouth. This answer was really in her usual style. So we're both in agreement.


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[Assistant] The next day, the Neverwinter port was crowded with concrete boats that shipped the First Army and their war supplies.


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[Assistant] They were arranged neatly in a column before slowly leaving the Redwater River. At the front of the fleet was the Roland.


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[Assistant] At the top of the flagship, the symbol of the Grey Castle, a Hightower and Spears flag, was waving in the wind and attracting everyone's attention.


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[Assistant] Everyone in Neverwinter knew that when their lord returned again, he would become the only king of the land.


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[Assistant] Someone shouted, long live the king, and the whole pier continued to shout out in unison.


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[Assistant] It sounded like thunder rolling over the sky or the horn of departure.


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[Assistant] The war began in the midst of the lively voices of the people.


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[Assistant] On the tenth day of the expedition, they were at Redwater River.


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[Assistant] Roland was in quite a heroic mood as he stood at the front of the shallow water gunboat, looking at the sparkling river in front of him.


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[Assistant] Behind him was a huge fleet, and despite the fact that some of the ships had turned eastward three days earlier, the remaining ten steam-driven paddle steamers remained a rare sight on the river.


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[Assistant] The Chinnese, standing like a forest of iron, were painted in a striking snow-white color, and the black smoke that erupted created a dark cloud over the river.


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[Assistant] After entering the central region of Grey Castle, there were significantly fewer vessels, which meant that the kingdom's trade center was moving westward.


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[Assistant] However, the influence of several major cities in the central region was present.


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[Assistant] Compared to the many single-masted boats in the western region, most of the sailboats that were found here were more exquisite and beautiful.


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[Assistant] All the merchant ships that they encountered along the way kept their distance.


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[Assistant] Bold sailors would lie on the ship's side and point to the flagship of steel exclaiming endlessly.


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[Assistant] The captain or businessman who recognized the Hightower and Spears flag would even bow and salute the vessel.


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[Assistant] Roland was very satisfied that he could amass so much after three years.


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[Assistant] They did not have a lineage of 100 years, nor did they have a rich and powerful family background.


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[Assistant] They just had a short-term universal education and a mastery of literacy.


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[Assistant] If this was the past, at best, they could only work for the nobles by doing some miscellaneous administration for a living.


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[Assistant] But in Neverwinter, they gradually became the backbone of all the departments.


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[Assistant] Because of the lack of patronage, the new generation of officials fully supported Rowland. Other than him, no one else would use normal civilians that had no status.


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[Assistant] Because they had never held any management posts, they would act cautiously in accordance with the rules and regulations.


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[Assistant] When they encountered any problems, they would make the effort to ask their superiors for help and would not be arrogant or conceited like the nobles.


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[Assistant] As they were selected from ordinary subjects, they were used to carrying out tasks on their own.


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[Assistant] The Ministry of Agriculture officials led the farmers to grow wheat, and the officials of the Ministry of Construction demonstrated the characteristics of cement to the new workers. This scene was a common sight in the city.


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[Assistant] A powerful, centralized government needed to have strong control over the people at the grassroots level in order to exert its fast and efficient potential.


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[Assistant] This action by the civilian management was exactly what was needed.


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[Assistant] Of course, the civilians that jumped to the management level did not come without flaws.


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[Assistant] Just like a poor man who had never owned property and suddenly came into fortune, it was easy to fall into the trap of greed and shortsightedness.


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[Assistant] The level of education at Neverwinter was not high, so they probably would not possess personal standards and professional ethics.


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[Assistant] Fortunately, there were Nightingale and the internal review by the Security Bureau that could effectively curb this tendency.


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[Assistant] After several screenings and severe punishment, those who remained in City Hall had understood the limits of His Majesty.


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[Assistant] The ever-growing number of young officials had become Roland's guarantee of expanding his own power.


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[Assistant] It could even be said that his plan to regain the kingdom was based on the number of officials available.


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[Assistant] Now, he finally had the foundation for unifying the country.


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[Assistant] Notify the advisor department to go to the observatory for a meeting. Roland turned toward Nightingale. How should we go about taking over Redwater City? It's about time that they come up with a plan.


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[Assistant] In fact, it was not the first time that the Neverwinter fleet visited Redwater City.


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[Assistant] As early as six months ago in the tooth extraction campaign, the First Army had visited this central city.


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[Assistant] The advisor department's opinion was reasonable. Your Majesty, Redwater, in terms of the central region, is considered second only to the Old King City.


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[Assistant] Not only does it own a vast territory, there are also many nobles.


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[Assistant] I'm afraid we can't force them to hand over their power like what we did with Willow Town.


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[Assistant] Sir Eltec, Morning Light's father, further elaborated by saying, Earl Delta, the lord of Redwater City, isn't an ambitious man.


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[Assistant] This can be seen from the city's tax revenue. He could easily request for more as he controls the intersection of the inland rivers.


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[Assistant] The Delta family had managed this area for several generations.


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[Assistant] Even if they gave up their manner, they would still have a comfortable life.


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[Assistant] As compared to rebellion, the Earl would certainly know how to make a wise choice. But this doesn't mean that the other nobles will follow suit.


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[Assistant] It's by no means easy to consolidate their opinions, especially the Tri-River and Rock Ridge families. It's rumored they're not on good terms with Earl Delta.


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[Assistant] Destroying Rebels can reduce the trouble for the management later on, and your great strength will certainly deter the rest of the misfits.


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[Assistant] So we suggest that you summon Earl Delta alone to convince him before announcing the decree. Although those nobles should more or less already know about your intentions.


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[Assistant] If someone disobeys later on, you can just send troops to clear them out. Roland nodded and silently looked at the map.


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[Assistant] He did not mind using military action to persuade his opponent. The First Army was used to doing that.


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[Assistant] However, Sir Eltec's words, just like what happened in the western region before, gave him some concern.


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[Assistant] The time he had spent to eliminate the five big families took a lot longer than the seizing of Long Stronghold and King City.


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[Assistant] The reason back then was that the area of a fief had been far larger than that of a city. He had to take a few extra days just for a detour.


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[Assistant] Redwater City had an even larger manor around it compared to the western region cities.


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[Assistant] If he really wanted to clean it up, it would take more than two to three weeks, plus the subsequent placating measures. Isn't there a faster way? Well, your majesty, faster means. I don't want to spend too much time on this. Later on, there'll be several other cities.


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[Assistant] If they all require such measures, by the time we get to Cold Wind Ridge, half of the summer would have passed. This. The Earl and the others were silent for a moment.


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[Assistant] I've encountered a similar problem, but it was even worse," said Pearl of the Northern Region, and then she gave a detailed account of her plan to eliminating the Haas family and list a family.


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[Assistant] I'm afraid that if I'd followed the tradition of the nobles and had declared before taking action, the northern region would have still remained in their hands.


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[Assistant] After listening to her plan, the staff of the advisor department could not help but gasp. Your Majesty, this. It's hard to be convincing without evidence and trial.


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[Assistant] If it gets found out, I'm afraid that it'll bring suspicion from the other nobles.


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[Assistant] Have you forgotten that there should be no other nobles in great castle other than his majesty? Edith said flatly.


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[Assistant] No trial was needed when the former nobles dealt with civilians.


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[Assistant] She turned toward Roland and said, but it depends on whether you want to carry it out. After all reputation, only the victor is qualified to write history. Roland interrupted her. For example, if you don't say anything, no one will know you've done something like this.


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[Assistant] I have to thank you for your trust in me. And anyway, this matter won't be found out.


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[Assistant] As for the takeover of Redwater City, let's follow your idea. He then saw a strange glimmer in the latter's eyes.


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[Assistant] At that moment, the pearl of the northern region's breathing seemed to quicken.


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[Assistant] However, she quickly masked her unease and bowed her head. As you wish, your majesty.


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[Assistant] In his mansion in Rock Ridge, Earl George Nary finally received the letter from the Western Region.


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[Assistant] He unsealed the letter and glanced over it, his face clouding over. What did it say? Ask the restless Baron.


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[Assistant] On his chest, there was a caiman of God of River, indicating that he was from the Levitan family, whose domain was located at the intersection of river courses and was regarded as a fairly famous family in the local area. There were over 20 nobles like him in the study room.


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[Assistant] Nearly half of the feudal nobles around the Redwater City had gathered here.


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[Assistant] Instead of answering him immediately, George glanced at him coldly and handed the letter to Guy Urian, the Earl of Tri River.


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[Assistant] After the latter read through the letter, George began to speak slowly, Roland Wimbledon has taken away all the power of the willow town lord and occupied his domain as well. The new king really did it? Hell. So what does he wanna do?


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[Assistant] To deprive us of our titles just as the news we received has suggested? How can he do that? That title is passed down from my grandfather.


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[Assistant] Someone suddenly said, Willowtown is too close to the stronghold and it's very small.


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[Assistant] It doesn't mean that he'll do the same to Redwater City, does it?


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[Assistant] I guess he didn't seize the entire King's city before is because he doesn't have the capacity. Maybe we should wait. Hearing that, George could not help sneering in anger.


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[Assistant] He said to the western region, is Redwater City farther than the city of Evernight? Are your domains larger than the whole northern region? Are you blind or stupid?


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[Assistant] It's not news that Roland Wimbledon wants to take away the power of all nobles. You see what happened in the northern region.


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[Assistant] The businessmen have hinted it repeatedly, and now the willow town provides the best example. And now you're wondering whether you will be the next. Please mind your language, your excellency. His mean and rude remarks made the nobles frown.


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[Assistant] Let me explain, said guy, waving his hand toward the earl of rock. In fact, I believe everyone is aware that our new king is definitely not an ordinary person.


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[Assistant] Since he went to border town, everything he has done is beyond imagination.


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[Assistant] So it's meaningless to judge his actions by the old standards in your past experience. I have sent my men to the western region. Roland Wimbledon doesn't conceal his real thoughts.


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[Assistant] He plans to abolish the noble's feudal power and just reserve their titles.


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[Assistant] This has basically become his mission of his ruling, and the slogan has been openly put up in the city square. His calming voice eased the mood of the nobles.


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[Assistant] He continued to say, you may say that Redwater City isn't his domain.


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[Assistant] But the Longshan stronghold wasn't as either, let alone the northern region.


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[Assistant] Roland Wimbledon will be the king of Greycastle sooner or later.


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[Assistant] When that day comes, even if he claims that the whole kingdom is his domain, what else can we do other than accept it? And that will definitely happen.


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[Assistant] After a short pause, Guy said, if we lose our domain and subjects, what else do we own? But what can we do?


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[Assistant] Hoth, another baron, interrupted impatiently. King Timothy was defeated. So was the church. Who else can stop him?


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[Assistant] Last time when the Western Region Army came to Redwater City, we saw how they fought.


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[Assistant] Within 60 meters, the snow powder weapon is irresistible, and even heavy armored knights can't approach. How can we resist such power? Hearing that, the crowd chimed in.


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[Assistant] Of course there's a solution, George said in a cold voice.


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[Assistant] Although the snow powder weapon is powerful, it has some flaws. It can only be used in an open space. The bigger space, the more powerful.


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[Assistant] The Lord's Castle, for example, he said word by word while glancing at the nobles who were present. When Roland Wimbledon arrives at Redwater City, he'll definitely live in the castle.


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[Assistant] Only a few guards can live there, so as long as we can arrange more men there, we'll be in an advantageous position. Did Lord Delta agree to cooperate with you? Leviton asked in surprise. You know his personality. It's impossible for him to do such a thing.


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[Assistant] Even if he was pointed by a sword to his neck, he would not resist, said George, shaking his head dismissively, but he really did me a lot of favor.


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[Assistant] In the castle, there are lots of secret paths which lead to the outer city area.


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[Assistant] As long as we send our people in the castle ahead they won't be found. How did you know it?


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[Assistant] Thanks to Earl Delta, he likes to dig here and there in the city, and I bribed the masons for the information.


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[Assistant] As the saying goes, a crafty person has more than one hideout.


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[Assistant] I don't know whether he's cautious or timid. George sneered and said, I originally planned to kill him in this way, but I think it'll work just as well on Prince Roland. But this is treason.


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[Assistant] Huth muttered, and if Roland Wimbledon were killed, his army would likewise flatten us.


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[Assistant] Who said we're going to kill him, replied George, knocking on the table with displeasure.


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[Assistant] As long as we seize Roland, we can have the situation under control.


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[Assistant] Since the new king is alive, his army won't dare to put his life at risk. Maybe we can even force his army to retreat.


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[Assistant] Once the news spreads, those nobles will definitely side with us.


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[Assistant] Don't forget, the Western Region is the only domain he's truly had his hands on.


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[Assistant] When that day comes, it's hard to say whether the Duke of the Northern Region will still support him. But after all, he is. He hasn't been a real king yet, Baron Hoth.


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[Assistant] Guy Urian interrupted him. He hasn't held the coronation, nor did he proclaim himself as a king.


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[Assistant] We can select another Wimbledon who believes in aristocracies and follows the traditions as the king.


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[Assistant] We'll find such a man in the King's City as long as we try.


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[Assistant] By that time, maybe someone will stand out before we look for him.


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[Assistant] George lowered his voice, and we should know how much will benefit from this.


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[Assistant] Losing everything or glorifying your family, what are you hesitating about? His words immediately caused a stir among the nobles. Obviously, they already knew what they should choose. George Nery was not surprised by the result.


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[Assistant] The nobles he summoned had been in favor of Timothy before.


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[Assistant] Even if Timothy was dead, they would not choose Prince Roland with whom they had a conflict of interests.


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[Assistant] Further, the prospective benefits were enough to tempt this group of cowards to take a bold action. However, their ability was limited. If no one led them, they were nothing but a rabble.


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[Assistant] He was the only qualified person to assume the post of the Lord of Redwater City and run the central region.


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[Assistant] After a moment, Leviton and his party seemed to have made their decisions. They asked, what are we going to do next? Put some of your reliable knights under my command. Then, just wait, George said with confidence.


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[Assistant] Two days later, the fleets of Roll and Wimbledon arrived at the pier of Redwater City.


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[Assistant] Earl Delta, who had received the message earlier, took the matter very seriously.


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[Assistant] At his command, the pier was not only thoroughly cleaned, but was also decorated with eye-catching satin and banners.


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[Assistant] On the day when Roland arrived, Earl Delta led the nobles outside the city gate and greeted Roland in the suburb.


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[Assistant] He was much more enthusiastic than he had been upon the arrival of the First Army earlier.


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[Assistant] As the great nobles in the central region, George Neary and Guy Urian were naturally among the greeting crowd.


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[Assistant] He had to admit the new king's presence was indeed impressive.


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[Assistant] It was not the first time for George to see the steel ship named after Prince Roland.


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[Assistant] However, after seeing it again after half a year, the ship still shocked him in the same way as it had done before.


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[Assistant] Following it, concrete ships were neatly lined. Much more than last time.


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[Assistant] Their snow-white chimneys and heavy smoke seemed to reach to the sky.


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[Assistant] When he saw the soldiers who wore uniforms of the same color walk down the pier, he could not help admiring it.


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[Assistant] If he had such an army to serve for the Rock family, it was not impossible for him to fight for the throne in the Royal Palace of the King's City, not to mention Redwater City. This fool. I really don't know how he's smartened himself up.


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[Assistant] George spatted and said, when I was in the King's city about five or six years ago, he was obviously the stupidest one. He was totally incomparable to his elder brothers.


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[Assistant] Even his little sister, who had scarcely been out of the shell back then, was much better than him.


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[Assistant] Doesn't that mean that Prince Roland is the most sophisticated one? Said the Earl of Tri River, shrugging, since he can develop the border to such a degree and overshadow all of his siblings, he's definitely not a fool. Remember to smile and show your hospitality. Of course I know, George replied carelessly. After all, he's a member of the royal family. Even if he's a fool, I'll do my best. Rest assured. That's great.


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[Assistant] At this moment, a loud horn sounded in the direction of the pier and a stir was aroused in the crowd.


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[Assistant] I've already sent 51 men to the castle. Said guy, who remains still in his position, pretending to be eager to see the arrival of his majesty, in two days, I can send the rest of them.


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[Assistant] Me too, said George, smiling faintly, so we still have lots of time. Then we'll have a bigger chance.


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[Assistant] He had talked with Guy several times what Roland would do after he entered Redwater City.


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[Assistant] Roland was most likely to reach an agreement with Earl Delta before he announced to forfeit their feudal power.


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[Assistant] After all, Redwater City was a large city and there were lots of nobles with domains around it.


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[Assistant] Therefore, it was impossible for him to act as quickly as he did in Willowtown.


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[Assistant] Since Delta was indecisive, it might cost him several days to make up his mind.


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[Assistant] And then it would take another few days before the news spread and the other nobles responded to it.


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[Assistant] During this time period, George could fill the secret paths with a sufficient number of his people without being noticed.


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[Assistant] Then when the bell at midnight tolled, their men would rush into the castle altogether. The snow powder weapon would be useless.


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[Assistant] Among the greeting group, the first row was the family members of Earl Delta, and the second row was great nobles like him.


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[Assistant] Earl Delta stood beside the new king and was introducing the nobles with a flattering smile.


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[Assistant] When George saw his round face with his broad grin and quivering double chin, he could not help having a bad turn in his stomach.


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[Assistant] He still remembered that the Earl had been the same obnoxious toady when Timothy the Second Prince had led his army into Redwater City.


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[Assistant] Your Majesty, this is the Lord of Rock Ridge, Earl George Nary. Delta finally walked to him.


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[Assistant] I'm greatly honored, your majesty, said George with his most cordial tone. Pressing his chest with his right hand and bending deeply, Rock Ridge has the most fragrant tea and fruit wine. It'll be my great honor if you can pay a visit. Really?


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[Assistant] The reply from Roland took George by surprise. Where's your domain?


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[Assistant] As a ruler, shouldn't he say that the honor is his and that he would pay a visit at his convenience?


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[Assistant] George thought, but he quickly replied, just on the east of Redwater City.


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[Assistant] Two kilometers to the east and behind the first mountain you see is the domain of the Neri family. It sounds like a nice place.


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[Assistant] I hope you'll treasure it, said the new king, who patted him on the shoulder and smiled. Treasure it. What does he mean? George frowned without roll and noticing it.


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[Assistant] Without betraying his suspicion on his face, he replied, Yes, Your Majesty. Nothing out of normal happened during the greeting ceremony.


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[Assistant] After everyone met Roland, Earl Delta announced that he would hold a grand banquet at the Lakeside Villa.


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[Assistant] Then he ordered the knights to clear the road ahead and escort the king to the city.


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[Assistant] Everything went as planned and even a little exceeded his expectation. The new King's army did not rush into Redwater City.


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[Assistant] Instead, they were stationed in the pier area in the suburb. Rowland was followed by less than 100 guards.


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[Assistant] When they lived in the castle, about 20 guards would be able to guard outside his bedroom. He was certain about the result. However, he felt a little restless out of no reason. Roland's smile seemed to be weird.


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[Assistant] Maybe I was wrong. He thought, even if he's brooding on something, they'll be meaningless the moment he entered the castle.


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[Assistant] When he's in my hands, I'll talk with him about what happened earlier.


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[Assistant] Everyone in the city knew that the last prince of the Wimbledon family was in Redwater City.


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[Assistant] As he was most probably the king of Greycastle, the whole city celebrated it.


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[Assistant] The vast inner city was as bright as the day. So was the lakeside villa.