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Chapter 138
Blata’s eyes gleamed with demonic energy as he chewed down on the material.
[The Ferocious beast, Blata, has consumed the awakening material.]
[Evolution will now begin.]
Blata's body was enveloped in light.
Just like how Kane had transformed into a 5-star, Blata was changing as well.
His once round body became elongated.
"This is the first time I’ve seen something like this."
His once cute little claws grew larger, becoming terrifyingly sharp.
When his size reached that of a regular Blood Tiger, the light disappeared.
"Roar! Aren’t I scary now?"
The twist was that only his size had grown.
His voice was still that of a child.
His behavior remained the same too.
It seemed he wanted to show off how cool he had become, striking a pose.
"What are you doing?" Kane asked.
"Aren't you scared of me?"
"Not at all."
"Roar, but you should be scared..."
"Your size may have increased, but you're still the same inside."
"Then what’s the point of changing?"
Blata sulked.
He pulled his ears back, looking dejected.
Kane wasn’t as impressed as Blata had hoped.
Blata reverted to his previous form.
He became smaller again, but this time, instead of a fat cat-like appearance, he looked like a baby tiger.
Though Kane responded bluntly, he was actually quite surprised on the inside.
'Judging by the amount of mana, he’s at least an 8th class. There’s hardly any difference between us.'
As Blata returned to his smaller size, the mana within him compressed as well.
It was because of this smaller form that Kane could feel Blata’s mana intensity more clearly.
'Now I understand why people invest so heavily in Ferocious Species.'
When he was Ray, Kane couldn’t raise Blata, as Dirk had taken it from him.
Recalling that memory, once Kane awoke in his current form, he took what belonged to Dirk.
That was a brilliant move.
The awakened Blata now possessed the strength of a Twelve Star-lord.
Even if Kane left this creature behind at the territory while he traveled, there would be no need to worry about the family.
How could he worry when a creature of Twelve Star lord strength was guarding the estate?
Lifting the downcast Blata up, Kane asked, "That’s not all of your power, is it?"
Among the Ferocious Species, there were some that not even a Twelve Star lord could handle.
Ferocious Species capable of bringing ruin to the continent.
They were known as the Three Calamities.
"Of course not! Only half of my strength has returned."
"What happens when all of it returns?"
"Destruction."
"You’ll get destroyed?"
"Nooooo! The continent will be destroyed!"
"I'll keep that in mind."
"I'm serious!"
Kane ignored Blata's tantrum and left the cave.
If he responded, Blata’s pride would skyrocket.
Blata kept trying to convince Kane all the way back, but all he got in return was silence.
As soon as they arrived back at the estate, Kane opened the territory management system and constructed new buildings.
With the growing population, the number of soldiers increased too.
[The Beast Training Ground has been completed.]
[The barracks capacity has increased by +50.]
[The plaza has been expanded.]
[Commerce has increased by +20.]
[The trade port has been completed.]
[Commerce has increased by +30.]
[Housing has been completed.]
[Security has decreased by -1.]
[Housing has been completed.]
[Security has decreased by -1.]
[Housing has been completed.]
[Security has decreased by -1.]
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Cornered as he was, the idea felt like a stroke of genius.
If anyone could easily take the bastard’s head, it would be the monster Kane.
His heart filled with anticipation.
“Hey, is there anyone out there?” he called.
A servant opened the door and entered.
“How long has it been since that bastard Ray returned to the kingdom?”
“About three or four days, sir. But why do you ask?”
“Send servants to watch him. Report every single move he makes, no matter how small. Understood?”
“Yes, sir.”
After the servant left, a wicked grin spread across Dirk’s face.
“Let’s see if you can survive an encounter with that monster,” he muttered with a sinister laugh.
Dirk faithfully carried out Kane's orders.
He carefully observed Ray's every move and sent detailed reports.
For a royal prince to send classified information about his own kingdom to a foreign power—it was akin to betraying the nation.
But Dirk had no hesitation in doing so if it meant getting rid of the half-blood who dared challenge him.
An explosive rumor spread across the continent.
It was said that the Magical Robe of Temu, a legendary magical garment, was located on Medi Island.
The Robe of Temu was said to possess power comparable to that of a god.
Even an ordinary person who wore the robe could instantly attain strength of an 8th-class mage.
It was an artifact that could elevate its wearer to the level of the Twelve Star Lords in an instant.
This rumor had already reached Rehinar as well.
“Have you heard? They say the Robe of Temu is on Medi Island.”
“Every merchant getting off the ships is talking about it.”
“Whew, who wouldn’t go crazy for that? Just wearing it would give you the same power as our Guardian Lord.”
“They say all kinds of people are heading to Medi Island to see for themselves.”
“I’m even thinking of going myself.”
“Aren’t you curious to see who will end up with the Robe of Temu?”
For a whole week, all anyone could talk about was the Robe of Temu.
Thanks to the rumor, the taverns were bustling with people well into the early hours.
At Kane’s residence, he was reviewing the event he had been waiting for.
[Part 3 has begun.]
[Some of the locked characters are now available.]
Main Quest – [Temptation of the Magical Robe of Temu!]
Grade: S+
Description: A rumor has shaken the continent: the legendary Robe of Temu is said to be stored in Medi Island, located between the neutral Orchid Kingdom and the Lycera Theocracy. Many lives are about to be sacrificed as part of a bloody conspiracy to engulf the continent in war. As a Blood Knight, you are destined to stand against “them.”
Objective: Save those who have been lured by the temptation of the Robe of Temu.
Reward for success: 5-Star Character Housing Permit, 10 Blood Star Shards
Penalty for failure: Death+100% (Guaranteed)
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Failure would mean certain death. Kane mused over the situation.
"Far more people than I expected are heading toward Medi Island," he remarked.
Even the residents of Rehinar’s territory were among those preparing to make the journey.
“I should depart soon as well.”
"Going on a trip?" Blata asked.
"Yes."
“Hehe! It’s been a while since we traveled!”
“We’re not going for leisure.”
“I know! But I get the feeling this trip’s going to smell a lot like blood.”
Blata’s instincts were rarely wrong.
“Have you decided who to take with you?”
“I’m only taking Mikhail.”
Camilla was still too weak for an event of this magnitude. Her skills weren’t developed enough.
But Mikhail was different.
He had been promoted to a 5-star character through the Flame emperor’s spear, rising from 6th-class to 7th-class in one leap. Furthermore, he had advanced to become a Blood Knight of the True Dragon, completely transforming his abilities. Mikhail was now so strong that Kane felt confident sending him on solo missions without worry.
“Mikhail should already be waiting by the western gate. Let’s head there,” Kane said.
Just as they were about to leave the room, the magic communication device on the table lit up.
The light was red.
A red light meant urgency—a signal from someone desperate to make contact.
“Who could it be?” Kane wondered aloud.
“Best not to answer,” Blata said, shaking his head.
“Why?”
“Blata’s intuition says it’s bad news. Something feels... off.”
Blata shook his head again, a bit more emphatically this time. However, ignoring an urgent signal didn’t seem wise either.
Despite Blata’s warnings, Kane activated the device.
Mana surged from the communicator, forming a floating image in the air.
An all-too-familiar face emerged from within the light.
“Bzzzzzzt!"
It was Isaac, Crown Prince of the Fresia Empire.
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