Chapter 244 |
“Your Highness.”
“Mmm…”
“It’s time to wake up.”
Xiaoshi quietly roused Jin from his sleep. As always, she knelt by the bedside, her voice careful and gentle.
Jin buried his face in the pillow, putting up a sleepy protest. Even a child of the imperial family couldn’t escape unconscious instincts. Xiaoshi watched him for a moment before adding:
“I heard Lord Ian woke up at dawn.”
“…Huh?”
“He requested that as soon as Prince Jin wakes up, he should get ready and come to the office. He said he has something to ask of you.”
His half-closed eyes snapped open. It felt as if the drowsiness was washed away by cold water all at once. The child threw off the blanket and quickly slipped on his slippers.
“He seemed fine. Your Highness, are you going in your pajamas?”
“Oh! Wait. Wash water! Bring me wash water.”
Jin was unusually hurried and flustered.
In contrast, Xiaoshi calmly prepared his clothes, checked the temperature of the wash water, and neatly laid out the child’s hair accessories.
Jin sat at the edge of the bed, watching her. That brief wait calmed the child’s excited heart.
“Did Ian say what he wanted to ask?”
“I didn’t hear the details, but it seemed there was something he needed Your Highness to handle.”
“Is that so?”
Jin kept glancing towards the door as he was being dressed. Though he was trying his best to restrain himself, even the servants could tell the child was itching to go. Their hands became more urgent in response.
“Your Highness. We’re finished.”
“Good work.”
“Xiao, let’s go.”
Jin dismissed the servants with a dignified gesture and left the bedroom. At first, his steps were just a patter, but they soon gained strength as he went. Pat-pat-pat! By the time they arrived at Ian’s office, he was almost out of breath.
Creak.
The door was half-open, presumably because people were coming and going for work. Jin carefully announced his presence as he poked his head in.
“Lord Ian?”
“Your Highness.”
Ian was sitting at his desk with a blanket draped over his shoulders. Though he still looked pale, he was certainly more stable compared to when he had been coughing up blood.
Ian put down his documents and greeted Jin.
“Good morning, Your Highness.”
“Good, good morning!”
“Yes. I heard from Captain Hale’s report. I hear you did great things at the grand council. You’ve done what I couldn’t, and I don’t know how to express my gratitude.”
Jin’s dimples slowly appeared. It was like a fully bloomed flower bud bursting open, or the setting sun dyeing white clouds. Jin showed his neat teeth in a bright smile.
“What gratitude! How are you feeling?”
“I’m fine, thanks to you.”
Ian’s gaze briefly drifted to the corner sofa. There, Captain Hale lay sprawled, half-dazed. It was because he had been infusing magic for hours without a break, but the child wouldn’t know that.
“So, what’s the matter? You said you had something to ask?”
“There’s much to do before the judiciary sets Hayman’s trial date. As you well know, granting and revoking noble titles is the Emperor’s unique authority.”
In the early days of the empire, especially when the Emperor’s power was strongest and the country’s foundations weren’t yet established, granting and revoking titles happened quite frequently. It was a means of demonstrating the Emperor’s favor.
“As generations passed, the country stabilized, and land, titles, and noble privileges were inherited and succeeded. Unless tied to a serious crime, even His Majesty couldn’t take away their benefits without justification.”
Rustle.
Ian handed Jin a few documents. <Order for Temporary Revocation of Titles>. At the bottom were the official seals of the Prime Minister and Ian himself.
“With the trial approaching and Hayman and his nobles’ charges being clear, the main opinion is that we should impose legal sanctions in advance. If Prince Jin permits, the Prime Minister will handle this. We can pressure the nobles on various fronts, including asset freezing, lifting the limit on detention periods, and forced reduction of private armies.”
It wasn’t limited to just Hayman. It was about suppressing all the forces tied to him at once.
Especially the forced reduction of private armies would be effective in preventing potential armed conflicts.
“Is this possible?”
It was a question of whether they, as proxies, could make a decision that even the Emperor couldn’t easily make. Ian dipped his pen in ink, assuring him not to worry.
“Yes. I believe it’s possible. But we need Your Highness’s permission, as the sole heir to the imperial family.”
Who would dare oppose the revocation of noble titles? This wasn’t a power struggle between the imperial family and the nobility. It was a unilateral purge by the imperial family, a part of consolidating power. Anyone who carelessly intervened would not keep their life.
“The Prime Minister and the administration are just waiting for Your Highness’s decision.”
“The administration too?”
“The confiscation of nobles’ assets will benefit the national treasury. The Imperial Defense Department is waiting for the nobles’ private armies and weapons, and the Culture Department wants their artworks.”
Everyone in the imperial palace is baring their teeth, eagerly waiting for the opportunity. What better example could there be than breaking a stiff neck when you’ve got a hold of it?
Jin took the pen from in front of Ian and was about to sign without hesitation. That’s when Ian’s hand lightly stopped him.
“Your Highness.”
“Yes?”
“Signing is putting your name on the line, so you shouldn’t do it lightly even if it’s handed to you by someone trustworthy. Scrutinize each word, its meaning and nuance thoroughly.”
Ah, Jin nodded, scratching his cheek with the pen tip.
“Read it slowly, and if there’s anything you don’t understand, please ask.”
“Yes. I understand.”
The child sat down next to the sprawled Hale and started flipping through the documents. The little Emperor wouldn’t know. This was the first official task he undertook as a prince, the part that would first appear when history mentioned ‘Jin Verocion.
And for it to be an <Order for Temporary Revocation of Titles>. He would surely be recorded as the one who suppressed the central nobility at the age of ten.
“Um. Lord Ian?”
Jin seemed to be stuck on the first page, raising his hand with an embarrassed smile.
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Could you explain this part?”
Just as Ian was lowering his blanket to stand up, the door suddenly swung open and a mage burst in.
Bam!
Crash!
Jin flinched, and Hale, who had been sprawled out, reflexively took a defensive stance, putting the child behind him. But soon they realized the intruder was a ‘former’ colleague mage and breathed a sigh of relief.
“Patrick. What’s this commotion?”
“L-Lord Ian. There seems to be some misunderstanding.”
He was one of the traitors written on Gale’s note. The guards and mages who followed him in immediately subdued and dragged him out, but he struggled and clung to the doorknob.
“Lord Ian! Lord Ian!”
“Damn it, Patrick! You’re only making things worse for yourself!”
“I’m not a traitor. Really, I’m not!”
“The Prince is here! Are you trying to commit more crimes?”
“I’m sorry, Lord Ian. On the way to the interrogation room, I just…”
“Please listen to me! Please, please!”
What on earth is going on? Jin was startled, covering his mouth with the documents and rolling his eyes. What was Ian thinking? There was no change in his expression.
“…Enough. Stop.”
“Lord Ian! Really, I’m not…”
“Patrick. If you’re not a traitor, you just need to sincerely cooperate with the investigation. You’re part of the Ministry of Magic, so you know better than anyone how capable your colleagues are. And even if you were a traitor, I understand. It’s human nature to pursue one’s interests.”
Ian thought of Crony and the betrayers. They must have been the same. Under their own judgment, they chose what they thought was a better path.
But-
“So you should understand me too, and pay the price.”
This was also Ian’s judgment.
“Lord Ian, please, please…”
“Take responsibility for your choices. Are all those who keep their loyalty too dull to know how to pursue their interests? If you wanted to advance and gain, you should have been prepared to lose as well. That’s the principle, Patrick.”
Patrick prostrated himself and begged, but Ian added firmly. The watching mage colleagues could only draw difficult breaths.
“If you absolutely cannot remain in the Ministry of Magic, you may leave the palace. But you know well what that means.”
He’s a talented individual who knows the internal affairs of the imperial palace well and possesses magical abilities. If he’s cast out due to loyalty issues, there’s a high possibility he could grow into a threatening existence. It would be unavoidable to implant tracking devices and magic-sealing stones.
“Take him away now.”
“Ah, yes. I’m sorry. Patrick. Get up.”
“Hic, ugh…”
Creak.
Patrick was dragged away by his colleagues, and Hale just tilted his head back behind the sofa and clicked his tongue. Jin put down the documents and gently pressed his lips.
“Your Highness. I apologize.”
“No, it’s alright.”
“…Additional tax, according to the national tax collection law, refers to the amount added when obligations are violated. For nobles, it’s generally 10%, and for others, it can be imposed up to 40%.”
Ian pointed out the part Jin had questioned and explained. The child nodded repeatedly, but it was clear he couldn’t concentrate. Ian knelt down and carefully examined his face.
“Were you very surprised?”
“I was surprised, but that’s not it.”
“Then what is it?”
Jin smiled awkwardly.
“Someday, I too will have to do as Lord Ian does.”
The imperial palace, a place beautiful and cruel just by its name. Where humanity withers before power, and obedience disguised as order rots overnight.
“Realizing that, I was a bit taken aback.”
The day would come when Jin too would have to cut down someone who was once his own, for survival. Whether by his own will or by force. Ian met the child’s gaze and was silent for a moment.
“That’s right. The time will surely come. When it does, don’t forget, don’t hesitate, cut them off.”
“I understand.”
“But before that, while I’m here, I will do it in Your Highness’s stead.”
Ian smiled gently. This child had lived through one history. Ian existed because of Jin, so he would do his best to help as much as he could.
Jin’s dimples deepened again. The child gripped the pen and carefully read through the documents.
Scribble.
And then, he signed with his own judgment and will. When Jin handed the documents to Ian, Ian bowed his head as he received them.
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
“Do well.”
“Yes. How could I not? Is there anyone outside?”
Knock knock.
“Yes, Lord Ian.”
Ian tightly tied the leather strap wrapping the order. The rolled-up document was sealed in a wooden tube.
“Deliver this to the administration.”
“Yes, understood. Oh, and Sir Romandro has woken up. Lord Beric keeps crawling out into the corridor and rolling around too.”
“Finally feeling better, I see.”
The mage just shrugged her shoulders as if in disbelief. What are they, animals, constantly trying to escape their rooms? Ian gestured for her to go, and she bowed and turned away.
“What should I do now?”
“Hmm. The administration and the Prime Minister will handle the execution, so we’ll wait for news and then act. Before that…”
“Before that?”
Ask me to do more. Jin’s eyes sparkled.
“I hear the Ruswena delegation is here. As Your Highness is the heir apparent, it would be good for you to see them directly.”
Since they’re lying in bed claiming stomach aches, we have no choice but to personally check on their condition.
“And Your Highness. Have you heard?”
“Heard what?”
“That Lady Dilaina’s condition is not good at all.”
“I heard it’s so critical that even the servants can’t easily enter.”
“…It would be good to see her soon.”
Jin hesitated at Ian’s words. Wasn’t this a roundabout way of saying her time had come? The child’s breath trembled faintly, but Ian pretended not to notice.
“Yes. I understand.”
Ian reached out his hand, saying let’s go, and Jin grasped it.
Firmly, so as not to waver in the bloodwind of the imperial palace.
***
Pat-pat-pat!
“This is Prince Jin’s approval signature.”
“Oh, it’s here! The order has been approved!”
“Contact the Imperial Defense Department and the Imperial Guard.”
“From now on, we’ll be going to the named houses to order the revocation of titles. Arm yourselves! Tell them to open the castle gates wide!”
“It would be best to send Captain Jeirutt to Hayman’s side.”
“How many places are affected in total?”
“Including Hayman, um, seven central houses.”
Shortly after, the administration, having received Jin’s signature, rushed about frantically to execute the orders. As this was shared and transmitted to each department, the imperial palace moved with one mind for the first time in a very long while.
How long had it been since they pointed their swords outward, rather than inward! The palace soldiers marched out of the main gate in perfect order, their ranks and files aligned.
Their destination: the mansions of the central nobles, the core of Hayman.
Story Arcs
- MBSE Chapter 01 - Emperor's End
- MBSE Chapter 02 - The Bastard of House Bratz
- MBSE Chapter 03 - The Marquis Estate
- MBSE Chapter 04 - Shackles
- MBSE Chapter 05 - Plans
- MBSE Chapter 06 - A Stroll
- MBSE Chapter 07 - Illiterate
- MBSE Chapter 08 - Intentions
- MBSE Chapter 09 - The Second Luncheon
- MBSE Chapter 10 - The Brooch
- MBSE Chapter 11 - Alcohol and Water
- MBSE Chapter 12 - The Proposal
- MBSE Chapter 13 - The Flower Pot
- MBSE Chapter 14 - The Training Ground
- MBSE Chapter 15 - Beric
- MBSE Chapter 16 - The Mage Knight
- MBSE Chapter 17 - Enemy
- MBSE Chapter 18 - Preparation
- MBSE Chapter 19 - Informant
- MBSE Chapter 20 - The Door
- MBSE Chapter 21 - Diamond
- MBSE Chapter 22 - The Tutor
- MBSE Chapter 23 - The Warrior
- MBSE Chapter 24 - Nersarn
- MBSE Chapter 25 - Proof
- MBSE Chapter 26
- MBSE Chapter 27
- MBSE Chapter 28
- MBSE Chapter 29
- MBSE Chapter 30
- MBSE Chapter 31
- MBSE Chapter 32
- MBSE Chapter 33
- MBSE Chapter 34
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- MBSE Chapter 78
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- MBSE Chapter 85
- MBSE Chapter 86
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- MBSE Chapter 88
- MBSE Chapter 89
- MBSE Chapter 90
- MBSE Chapter 91
- MBSE Chapter 92
- MBSE Chapter 93
- MBSE Chapter 94
- MBSE Chapter 95
- MBSE Chapter 96
- MBSE Chapter 97
- MBSE Chapter 98
- MBSE Chapter 99
- MBSE Chapter 100
- MBSE Chapter 101
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- MBSE Chapter 103
- MBSE Chapter 104
- MBSE Chapter 105
- MBSE Chapter 106
- MBSE Chapter 107
- MBSE Chapter 108
- MBSE Chapter 109
- MBSE Chapter 110
- MBSE Chapter 111
- MBSE Chapter 112
- MBSE Chapter 113
- MBSE Chapter 114
- MBSE Chapter 115
- MBSE Chapter 116
- MBSE Chapter 117
- MBSE Chapter 118
- MBSE Chapter 119
- MBSE Chapter 120
- MBSE Chapter 121
- MBSE Chapter 122
- MBSE Chapter 123
- MBSE Chapter 124
- MBSE Chapter 125 - The First Noble Mage
- MBSE Chapter 126 - Arsen and Jin
- MBSE Chapter 127 - The Hidden Oracle
- MBSE Chapter 128 - The Morning Guest
- MBSE Chapter 129 - Behind the Scenes
- MBSE Chapter 130 - New Magician, New Swordsman
- MBSE Chapter 131 - Imperial Palace Training Grounds
- MBSE Chapter 132 - Meeting a Worthy Opponent
- MBSE Chapter 133 - Joining Ceremony
- MBSE Chapter 134 - The Mayor's Letter
- MBSE Chapter 135 - Love is Crazy
- MBSE Chapter 136 - Proving in the Midst of Chaos
- MBSE Chapter 137 - To Gale First
- MBSE Chapter 138 - I Swear
- MBSE Chapter 139 - I Swear Again
- MBSE Chapter 140 - Dogs are Best at Finding People
- MBSE Chapter 141 - Love and War
- MBSE Chapter 142 - Black Smoke
- MBSE Chapter 143 - Fall from Grace
- MBSE Chapter 144 - Forbidden Magic
- MBSE Chapter 145 - Ashes
- MBSE Chapter 146 - It Really is a Curse
- MBSE Chapter 147 - Truth Serum
- MBSE Chapter 148 - A Secret Deal
- MBSE Chapter 149 - Candidate Registration for the Next Minister
- MBSE Chapter 150 - A Sloppy Letter
- MBSE Chapter 151 - Fakens Slave Caravan
- MBSE Chapter 152 - Illegal Slaves
- MBSE Chapter 153 - Whole Pig Party
- MBSE Chapter 154 - Between Threat and Negotiation
- MBSE Chapter 155 - Balance Through Checks
- MBSE Chapter 156
- MBSE Chapter 157
- MBSE Chapter 158
- MBSE Chapter 159
- MBSE Chapter 160
- MBSE Chapter 161 - Mother
- MBSE Chapter 162 - Because You are like a Wildflower
- MBSE Chapter 163 - Proving the Truth
- MBSE Chapter 164 - Signal Flare
- MBSE Chapter 165 - Xiaoshi
- MBSE Chapter 166 - Assassination Attempt
- MBSE Chapter 167 - The Emperor's Seal
- MBSE Chapter 168 - That Night
- MBSE Chapter 169 - A Mess
- MBSE Chapter 170 - Neutral Forces
- MBSE Chapter 171 - Spreading Spark
- MBSE Chapter 172 - The Fate of the Twins
- MBSE Chapter 173 - Jin, A Precious Child
- MBSE Chapter 174 - Moving Forward, Bit by Bit
- MBSE Chapter 175 - Variable
- MBSE Chapter 176 - Mana-Sealing Stone
- MBSE Chapter 177 - The Black Moon
- MBSE Chapter 178 - Dark Side of the Moon
- MBSE Chapter 179 - The Third Imperial Palace, Now
- MBSE Chapter 180 - Surrender
- MBSE Chapter 181 - Angel's Eyes
- MBSE Chapter 182 - The Day Ends
- MBSE Chapter 183 - Emergency Meeting
- MBSE Chapter 184 - The Next Emperor
- MBSE Chapter 185 - The Chronicle of Roberside
- MBSE Chapter 186
- MBSE Chapter 187
- MBSE Chapter 188
- MBSE Chapter 189
- MBSE Chapter 190 - The Grand Council Meeting
- MBSE Chapter 191 - Restricting Parental Rights
- MBSE Chapter 192 - Blood That Taints the Truth
- MBSE Chapter 193
- MBSE Chapter 194 - Trust
- MBSE Chapter 195 - Merry Daily
- MBSE Chapter 196 - Extra! Extra!
- MBSE Chapter 197 - Opening the City Gates
- MBSE Chapter 198 - Amidst the Commotions
- MBSE Chapter 199 - The Atan, Tribe of Blood
- MBSE Chapter 200 - Wound Me Too
- MBSE Chapter 201 - The Emperor Mage
- MBSE Chapter 202 - For the Sake of Position
- MBSE Chapter 203 - D-7
- MBSE Chapter 204 - Rainy Days
- MBSE Chapter 205 - D-6
- MBSE Chapter 206 - Imperial Guard
- MBSE Chapter 207 - Breaking the Black Armor
- MBSE Chapter 208 - Chatur Zone 3
- MBSE Chapter 209 - Premium Grade A+++
- MBSE Chapter 210 - D-5
- MBSE Chapter 211 - The Trial Begins
- MBSE Chapter 212 - The Defense
- MBSE Chapter 213 - The Verdict
- MBSE Chapter 214 - The One Who Was the First Prince
- MBSE Chapter 215 - In the Greenhouse
- MBSE Chapter 216 - I Object
- MBSE Chapter 217 - A New Prophecy
- MBSE Chapter 218 - D-4
- MBSE Chapter 219 - One Step Back
- MBSE Chapter 220 - One Body, One Mind
- MBSE Chapter 221 - A Trap Script
- MBSE Chapter 222 - Push
- MBSE Chapter 223 - Stamp Thud
- MBSE Chapter 224 - D-3
- MBSE Chapter 225 - The Voice of God
- MBSE Chapter 226 - Little Devil
- MBSE Chapter 227 - A Silent Response
- MBSE Chapter 228 - D-2
- MBSE Chapter 229 - The Demon's Whisperer
- MBSE Chapter 230 - D-1
- MBSE Chapter 231 - What are You?
- MBSE Chapter 232 - Of Royal Blood
- MBSE Chapter 233 - D-Day
- MBSE Chapter 234 - The Owner of the Voice
- MBSE Chapter 235 - The Last
- MBSE Chapter 236 - Consider it an Honor
- MBSE Chapter 237 - Leaving Behind
- MBSE Chapter 238 - Without Ian
- MBSE Chapter 239 - Three Hours Ago
- MBSE Chapter 240 - Whispering
- MBSE Chapter 241 - Calling Names
- MBSE Chapter 242 - Ruswena Delegation
- MBSE Chapter 243 - Purge While on Bed
- MBSE Chapter 244 - This is the Bloodwind
- MBSE Chapter 245 - Central Nobility
- MBSE Chapter 246 - A Secret for Ruswena
- MBSE Chapter 247 - Melania's Plea
- MBSE Chapter 248 - Jin's Request
- MBSE Chapter 249 - Pat-pat and Bicker-backer
- MBSE Chapter 250 - Opposition Noble's Signatures
- MBSE Chapter 251 - Leaving the Palace
- MBSE Chapter 252 - Mud Pit
- MBSE Chapter 253 - Rumors
- MBSE Chapter 254 - Pillars
- MBSE Chapter 255 - Caught in a Trap
- MBSE Chapter 256 - The Trial of the Seven Families Begin
- MBSE Chapter 257 - Jin's Bariel
- MBSE Chapter 258 - The Verdict
- MBSE Chapter 259 - Side Effects of the Mana Amplification Stone
- MBSE Chapter 260 - Before Preparing the Appointment Ceremony
- MBSE Chapter 261 - Introduction of Three Countries' Figures
- MBSE Chapter 262 - The Reason for Remembering Timothy
- MBSE Chapter 263 - Each Person's Thoughts
- MBSE Chapter 264 - A Side Branch
- MBSE Chapter 265 - Emancipation
- MBSE Chapter 266 - The First Secret Inspection
- MBSE Chapter 267 - Secret Eater
- MBSE Chapter 268 - Pretending to Know
- MBSE Chapter 269 - Each Other's Well-being
- MBSE Chapter 270 - Underground Brawl
- MBSE Chapter 271 - The Best Banquet
- MBSE Chapter 272 - The King's Circumstances
- MBSE Chapter 273 - What Only Ian Knows
- MBSE Chapter 274 - Selection Exam
- MBSE Chapter 275 - Who Rigged the Tournament Bracket?
- MBSE Chapter 276 - Each Other's Purpose
- MBSE Chapter 277 - Criticism
- MBSE Chapter 278 - Their Own Reasons
- MBSE Chapter 279 - A Different World
- MBSE Chapter 280 - Head-on
- MBSE Chapter 281 - Beric Goes Forth
- MBSE Chapter 282 - After Victory
- MBSE Chapter 283 - The Award Ceremony
- MBSE Chapter 284 - The Half Moon Rises
- MBSE Chapter 285 - Time to Trade Secrets
- MBSE Chapter 286 - Damon Runkvis
- MBSE Chapter 287 - Forgotten Page
- MBSE Chapter 288 - The Guests are Coming
- MBSE Chapter 289 - Young Lion Cub
- MBSE Chapter 290 - A Queen's Provocation
- MBSE Chapter 291 - A Peculiar Taste
- MBSE Chapter 292 - Things to Endure
- MBSE Chapter 293 - A Private Talk with Jeirutt
- MBSE Chapter 294 - The Carriages Stop
- MBSE Chapter 295 - Pointy Ears
- MBSE Chapter 296 - And Then, This and That Happened
- MBSE Chapter 297 - Examination
- MBSE Chapter 298 - The Fox Prince
- MBSE Chapter 299 - The Variable
- MBSE Chapter 300 - Inner Thoughts
- MBSE Chapter 301 - Time to Change the Meaning
- MBSE Chapter 302 - The Taste of Magic
- MBSE Chapter 303 - Banquet of Kings
- MBSE Chapter 304 - The Whereabouts of the Jewels
- MBSE Chapter 305 - According to Plan
- MBSE Chapter 306 - This is an Opportunity
- MBSE Chapter 307 - Noah Gets Drunk
- MBSE Chapter 308 - The Appointment Ceremony
- MBSE Chapter 309 - Don't Look Down
- MBSE Chapter 310 - Just Ten Steps Please
- MBSE Chapter 311 - There are No Eternal Secrets
- MBSE Chapter 312 - Who Knows?
- MBSE Chapter 313 - Three Passes
- MBSE Chapter 314 - A Bond Woven by Secrets
- MBSE Chapter 315 - The Dilemma
- MBSE Chapter 316 - Through Alenara
- MBSE Chapter 317 - I Want to Go
- MBSE Chapter 318 - A Small Engagement Ceremony
- MBSE Chapter 319 - The Child with a Mask
- MBSE Chapter 320 - Time to Return
- MBSE Chapter 321 - Break of Dawn
- MBSE Chapter 322 - Formation of the Investigation Team
- MBSE Chapter 323 - Harboring Thorns
- MBSE Chapter 324 - Before Crossing the Border
- MBSE Chapter 325 - Stop
- MBSE Chapter 326 - Before the Border
- MBSE Chapter 327 - Secret Contract
- MBSE Chapter 328 - Discovering Ian
- MBSE Chapter 329 - To Meet the King
- MBSE Chapter 330 - Entering Clifford
- MBSE Chapter 331 - Those Who Hold Idgal
- MBSE Chapter 332 - On the Brink of Explosion
- MBSE Chapter 333 - The Mages' Grand Council
- MBSE Chapter 334 - Magic Amplification Drug
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 335 - We're Going Too
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 336 - Those Mages in the Vineyard
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 337 - Laughter Gathered in One Place
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 338 - An Unexpected Target
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 339 - The Popularization of Idgal
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 340 - That Which Cannot be Seen
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 341 - Bargos's Desperate Move
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 342 - The Signal
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 343 - The Interrogation Continues
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 344 - The Palace's Small War
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 345 - The Midnight Assassin
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 346 - The First Operation
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 347 - The Emperor's Bedchamber
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 348 - The Benchmark
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 349 - Maxim Tweller
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 350 - Casting the Bait
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 351 - Counter-Bait
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 352 - The Molar and Mad Dog's Deploy
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 353 - Running Across the Rooftops
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 354 - Prelude to War
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 355 - Burgos's Beast
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 356 - Your Name Is
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 357 - Magical Power Anomalous Reaction
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 358 - Synthetic Magical Beast
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 359 - Necromancer from the North
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 360 - The Experts
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 361 - Being Devoured
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 362 - Blegh
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 363 - Convergence
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 364 - Reunion
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 365 - Distribution of the Rift
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 366 - Watering Down the Wine
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 367 - Prisoner Exchange
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 368 - To Their Respective Places
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 369 - Conversation
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 370 - From Illusion to Doubt
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 371 - Departing and Entering
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 372 - Just Unlucky
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 373 - Block the Contact
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 374 - Naturalization
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 375 - The Price
- 🔒85MBSE Chapter 376 - Everyone's Mission