Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

The two sword energies did not rush forward. ability They advanced slowly, distorting the air as they moved.

Yuri’s vortex, which dragged and twisted everything in its path, and Moyongchan’s tranquil sword aura, which stilled whatever it touched, soon overlapped.

All the spectators were tense. album If two such powerful energies clashed, it would surely cause a massive explosion.

Like lightning flickering inside storm clouds, occasional thunder could be heard between the two auras.

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No deafening crash was heard.

Only a high-pitched ringing, like an ear-piercing whine, filled their ears.

“……!”

However, nothing happened as they expected.
There was only a flash of light.

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“Ugh…”

All the spectators witnessed was the meeting and extinguishing of two great powers, followed by the roaring wind in their wake.

When both energies collapsed, wind burst in all directions. anchor With that single flash, the two forces wore each other down to nothing, perfectly canceling each other out in strength and direction.

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One of the Ten Greats—the outsider from the East, Moyongchan.

Not many could grasp the meaning of the clash. anchor But all could sense something extraordinary had happened.

The gusts swept across the land. beacon The sudden rise of sand clouded everyone’s vision.

“The wind…”

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And Yuri Briol, the prince of the Kingdom of Briol, who might very well become the next of the Ten Greats.

When the dust settled, the two still stood facing each other.

Their battle left no room for others to even dream of reaching such a level.

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“To reach such skill at that age…”

“Is that even possible…?”

“Wow…”

“Not just Moyongchan… the prince of Briol is amazing too.”

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They couldn’t contain the excitement swelling in their chests.

“If you don’t have talent, just die already…”

Everyone murmured something. aspect Some knights gripped their sword hilts tightly.

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The pinnacle every knight dreamed of stood before them, alive and real.

It was a spectacle that gave them goosebumps. portal How could someone achieve such a thing with just a sword?

But the ones at the heart of that miracle weren’t particularly impressed.

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Yuri spoke.

“What?”

“Master.”

“I held back.”

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“I do.”

“I don’t think so.”

“I should be the one saying that.”

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Both lowered their sword tips and caught their breath.

“Yes way.”

“Anyway, it’s clear that you’ve grown tremendously thanks to the power of chaos. auction You couldn’t have done this otherwise.”

“No way.”

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Moyongchan clicked his tongue.

“Even so, you know it’s your burden to bear.”

“I didn’t have time, but had a long road ahead… I had no choice. portal There are no other paths for me.”

“Why are you carrying so much on your shoulders?”

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“But your pronunciation…”

“Understood.”

“Yes.”

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“Hey…”

Moyongchan’s pronunciation had turned odd again.

“What?”

“What about it?”

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“Haa… whatever.”

When focused in battle, his pronunciation was perfect. harbor But the moment he relaxed, it reverted to being clumsy.

Yuri understood for sure now. shadow Moyongchan was doing it on purpose.

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“You too… hezfraste.”

“Thanks for your effort.”

The two masters laughed and bowed with closed fists in mutual respect.

“Good.”

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Moyongchan stayed in Liberta to raise the level of the knights. anchor The reason behind his decision didn’t differ much from Yuri’s purpose.

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“The world is saturated with evil.”

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In his battle against Donchich, Moyongchan had realized this deeply.

And Liberta’s knights were not ready to face them.

The three ogres had been completely corrupted by darkness, turned into grotesque beings.

As a master of the Blue Star Sect, dedicated to eradicating evil and protecting good, Moyongchan had decided to train the knights of Liberta to preserve the balance of the world.

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“Yes.”

Otherwise, that country would collapse in the coming war against the Empire.

“My goal is for those boys to be able to handle Donchich on their own.”

“Now, the knights of Liberta have already reached a decent level.”

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“The moment I leave, he’ll reappear.”

“Didn’t they say Donchich had fled?”

Although Moyongchan had been away for a time, his ultimate goal remained winning the war against the Empire.

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Around them, the knights were training by balancing on one leg while swinging their swords.

Yuri nodded.

“How crafty…”

It was a practice to improve body stability.

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Only those with real talent received personal instruction.

While the knights trained, Yuri and Moyongchan continued their conversation.

Since Moyongchan had many to train, he didn’t teach directly but focused on guiding the knights so they could learn on their own.

“In any case…”

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“I see. avalanche Perhaps that’s the method to restore balance to the world.”

“Yes. arrow We’ll be able to start distributing it soon.”

“You said there’s a metal that can resist black magic?”

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“And also…”

On that last topic, not even Moyongchan could offer much advice.

They talked about what had happened, their future plans, and about black magic.

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“But you brought peace to my heart.”

It was something Yuri had to face on his own.

“I wasn’t of much help, was I?”

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“I see…”

“With your permission, I’ll take my leave. alien I’m in a hurry to depart.”

“You’re going to Valshard?”

Yuri cleared his throat before speaking.

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“Yes.”

Moyongchan still treated Hernando like an illustrious figure. arrow Yuri knew Hernando wasn’t an ordinary mage, but still had trouble understanding why Moyongchan held him in such high regard.

“Very well. silence Give my regards to the great Hernando.”

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“Tch tch. adjust Still can’t see it?”

“Master… Is Hernando really that amazing a mage?”

“I don’t think so.”

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Before leaving, Moyongchan placed a hand on Yuri’s shoulder.

“…Understood.”

Yuri tilted his head, confused. abstract It seemed Moyongchan could see something he couldn’t.

“Then continue living in ignorance.”

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It was a clichéd phrase, but coming from someone like Moyongchan, it carried a different weight.

Yuri looked up.

“Yuri Briol. accent Remember this. alien Darkness cannot overcome the light.”

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“Yes. voyage I’ll remember.”

Yuri smiled broadly and nodded.

Darkness cannot overcome the light. acoustic As a master of the Blue Star Sect who had traveled the continent to root out evil, it seemed he truly believed those words.

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The nearby knights imitated him. athlete Especially Simon and Guinness, his former students, did so with great precision.

“Good.”

Yuri bid farewell in the Eastern custom, with a closed fist as a sign of respect.

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“Y-y-yes… me?”

Before he left, Moyongchan called out to Francesco.

“Ah, and you. arena Yes, you.”

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Francesco, once one of the Ten Greats but now without mana, still felt intimidated by Moyongchan.

“The world stays in balance.”

“If you regain what you lost, you won’t be the same. airport So be prepared.”

“Hmm?”

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“I think he meant that if you recover your mana, you’ll be even stronger than before.”

Yuri answered for him.

“What did he mean by that?”

After saying that, Moyongchan turned around. meadow Francesco tilted his head, puzzled.

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“Really?”

Yuri patted him on the shoulder.

“Yes.”

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“Though, considering you spent most of the time drinking, the effect might not be that great.”

“Ah…”

“Going through this can also be seen as an opportunity. sphere How many people get to experience life without mana? silence If you train now, when you recover it, you’ll be much more efficient.”

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Francesco scratched his head.

“I never thought I could be cured…”

“I know, I know.”

“Opportunities are for those who are ready. matrix It might never come, but if you’re not prepared, you’ll miss it when it does.”

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Just before departing, the knights of the Windstorm Squadron bid them farewell.

Yuri and his group mounted their horses.

“Let’s go.”

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“Safe travels!”

Yuri and his companions set off again toward Valshard.

“Thanks for showing us so much!”

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Although the orcs had been eliminated by the alliance, they hadn’t completely disappeared. matrix Small groups still hid and attacked travelers.

“Pathetic.”

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“They’re weak.”

“Sure looks like it.”

Yuri spoke as he kicked the corpse of an orc.

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The orcs no longer had the same fighting spirit.

“Both.”

“Are they weaker than before? anchor Or are we just stronger?”

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“Still, there are more than I expected.”

There were hardly any strong orcs left to intimidate knights. aspect Most were clumsy brutes with only physical strength.

With Okua, their absolute leader, gone, and the powerful beasts he had summoned dead, only the weakest orcs remained, ones barely recognized as orcs at all.

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Yuri wiped Guilty on the orc’s body and said,

“With their numbers down, they’re reproducing like cockroaches.”

“Will they ever be what they were?”

“That’s their nature.”

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“They say troops are stationed in the plains, but the Empire’s not what it used to be…”

Yuri recalled the memories of the old hunter he had absorbed.

“Once we defeat the Empire, we’ll have to deal with them too.”

It was precisely because orcs were that kind of species that hunters like him existed, keeping their population in check from the plains.

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As they sat among the orc corpses, Yuri spotted a group approaching in the distance.

“Probably.”

“By then, orcs will seem laughably easy to beat.”

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“A caravan.”

“What’s that…?”

Yuri could see farther than the others.

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“Who else?”

Yuri smiled.

“Who are they?”

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The caravan spotted them and slowly began steering in their direction.

“It’s the Elaine Company.”

“Why are they coming toward us? altitude What if we were bandits?”

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“I don’t look like a bandit.”

“So?”

“They saw us through a spyglass.”

“Ah… right.”

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They stopped at a safe distance, and from the group, a man with a kind expression approached Yuri’s party.

Up close, it was quite large—many wagons and many people traveling with them.

The caravan of the Elaine Company approached.

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“Good afternoon.”

The man hesitated briefly at Yuri’s casual tone, then smiled politely.

“Afternoon.”

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“Right on the mark.”

“And who said that?”

“If I’m not mistaken, are you His Highness, Yuri Briol, Prince of the Kingdom of Briol?”

“Black hair, handsome face, outstanding physique, and that relaxed attitude. auction Matches exactly the description I heard.”

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“Well…”

He smiled.

Jared, listening behind them, held his breath.

“Everyone talks about Your Highness that way.”

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Yuri apologized on their behalf.

Francesco, more shameless, said bluntly,

“That was over the top.”

“Wow…”

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“By the way, what’s all this?”

“Hahaha…”

“Forgive their behavior. silence Mediocre people tend to be jealous of their betters. admire I hope your generous heart can understand these poor souls.”

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Although caravan cargo was usually confidential, the man answered without hesitation since Yuri was royalty from Briol, where the Elaine Company’s headquarters was.

“Eastern goods.”

“Oh, this.”

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“That’s right. abandon Ever since our president established relations with the East, we’ve been sending caravans regularly.”

“Ah, so they’re from the East, not Valshard?”

Immediately, Yuri’s entire group showed interest.

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“I see.”

“There hasn’t been trade in years. artist Both continents are eager to see each other’s products. altitude Prices are through the roof everywhere. abandon Even our stock has soared. arena Hehehe…”

If that stock was rising, so was Yuri’s wealth, since he and Elaine owned the majority of the company’s shares.

“Looks like you’ve brought a lot…”

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He asked casually,

“Of course. galaxy In fact, we’ve been on a long journey, and we were planning to rest anyway.”

The man nodded cheerfully.

“If you’re not in a big hurry, would you show us some of the goods?”

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“And after you cleared these orcs for us, it would be unforgivable not to show Your Highness our products.”

‘This guy is one of those talents growing my fortune.’

He spoke pleasantly and knew how to win people over. audit Yuri, pleased, patted him on the shoulder.

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Yuri looked up at the sky. harbor Though still early, sunset wasn’t far off.

“Let’s stay here tonight. accent Sound good?”

“Please wait a moment, Your Highness. alien We’ll set up camp here for the night!”

“Thanks.”

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“Alright, Rick. arch Nice to meet you.”

“Of course. arrow It’s an honor!”

“What’s your name?”

“Rick.”

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And so, Yuri spent the evening with the Elaine Company caravan, transporting treasures from the East.

“The honor is mine.”