Chapter 89

Chapter 89

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Chapter 89

"Wow. Did people really tell you all that? Folks we met outside didn't even bother to say a word. How on earth did you manage it?"

"It's different when a group of men in black uniforms come asking questions and when one person approaches in a non-threatening manner."

Gakane chuckled as he plopped down on a chair near the bed.

"At any rate, you have a sense of what's happening now, right?"

"I think the reason Devran disappeared must be due to Zakail."

Hearing Jimmy's deduction, Gakane's eyes softened.

"That's what I'm thinking too. When Yuder returns, let's confront Zakail directly."

"Sounds good."

Gakane and Jimmy's gazes met, holding mutual understanding as they both lapsed into silence. Jimmy couldn't hide his admiration for Gakane as he let out a small sigh.

"Gakane, you said you're an Alpha, right?"

"Alpha? Yeah, that's right."

"I'm envious."

At the sudden expression of envy, Gakane blinked quickly, his face a picture of surprise.

"What of?"

"I heard from others in the Cavalry... they said that if you manifested a second gender, you suddenly grow much taller. Were you like that?"

"Height?"

Gakane repeated, perplexed. This was the most peculiar question he'd encountered since revealing his second gender as Alpha.

"Well, not really... My height didn't change much from before I awakened. I'm not sure."

"I heard that Ever, who joined the Cavalry not long ago, is still growing after her awakening. And the commander is really tall."

"The Commander... yeah, that's true."

Gakane contemplated, recalling the figure of Commander Kishiar. While Gakane himself was tall enough to stand out among average men, Kishiar was physically remarkable.

Normally, extremely tall individuals tended to appear clumsy, but Kishiar's physique was as perfect as if it were sculpted by a god, only evoking a sense of overwhelming awe.

Although Gakane still often found it difficult to fully realize the fact that he had manifested a second gender, the Commander had the power to make even such an unusual fact seem utterly natural.

It felt as if Kishiar's second gender manifestation was an extraordinary blessing in itself. Geett the latest novels on no/v/elbin(.)c/om

Gakane remembered the immense and overpowering aura of Alpha he felt when he first saw Kishiar on the podium. He had met quite a few comrades who had manifested as Alphas afterward, but none were like Kishiar. He was that kind of being.

"The Commander is of imperial lineage, so he probably had that physique from the start. Most likely."

"Really?"

"Jimmy, do you want your second gender to manifest?"

Gakane carefully addressed Jimmy, who then nodded with a gloomy face.

"Why? You'll grow taller as time goes by."

The boy, whose eyes were hesitant about whether he should speak up, faltered for a moment before opening his mouth.

"I think my parents are overly worried because I'm young. But I don't want it to manifest just yet... I don't want it to hinder our mission."

If Kishiar La Orr was someone who felt like a being above humans created by the gods from birth, then Yuder was different in another way. Yuder Aile was essentially a manifestation of the 'strength' that Gakane had long desired.

Because of this, Gakane was fascinated and held a strong interest in Yuder.

Although Yuder didn't seem to show more interest in Gakane than he did in others, it seemed like he didn't dislike him either, and that was fine. Gakane considered himself to be quite persistent.

"Yuder probably doesn't have any siblings. That's what I've heard."

"I see. There is a similarity between Yuder and me."

Jimmy, who was smiling happily, suddenly looked out of the window and then suddenly got up.

"Eh? Gakane, over there... People are coming out and pointing at something?"

"What?"

Gakane also immediately got up from his seat and headed towards the window. Just as Jimmy had said, the villagers of Hartan, who had been going about their business all day, were gathered around the castle pointing and looking at something.

Gakane realized that their gazes were not directed at the castle but something beyond it and felt an odd sensation.

'Could it be?'

At that moment, someone pounded fiercely on the door of the room they were in.

"Is anyone in there?"

"What's the matter?"

"A fire. A big fire has started in the back mountain! It's similar to the one Devran caused!"

The one who was pounding the door was a young servant. Seeing his terrified face, Gakane rushed out of the room.

From the window of their room, they could look down on the village, but they couldn't see the mountain on the opposite side of the castle. When they went out to the corridor and looked out the opposite window, there indeed was a massive pillar of fire shooting up from the mountain.

Seeing the maids and servants from the castle all gathered together trembling in fear, Gakane grabbed one of them and asked.

"When did that fire start?"

"J-, Just now."

"Where is Lord Zakail now?"

"He's gone out with the guards!"

The fact that Zakail had gone out with the guards meant that he too hadn't anticipated this situation. Gakane said he understood and turned to look at Jimmy who had followed him.

"Jimmy. Let's go."

"Do you think that fire is a signal from Yuder?"

Jimmy asked in a voice so soft that only Gakane could hear.

"I'm not sure yet. But it's clear that something has happened. Did you bring your practice sword?"

"Yes."

Jimmy showed the small practice sword he had on his waist with a stern face.

"Good. Come here."

Gakane lifted Jimmy with one hand and summoned his shadow clone. The servants who saw the black shadow rising from beneath his feet started screaming and running away.

"It's a monster!"

"A monster, huh? That's harsh."

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