Chapter 252

Margrave’s Bastard Son was The Emperor

Melania, having alighted from the carriage, gazed blankly at the mansion. It was truly strange. Despite being the home she had lived in her entire life, everything felt as awkward as if she were visiting someone else’s house.

The trampled grass, bloodstains on the marble floor, fallen and broken ornaments, torn curtains, and the entrance where not a soul welcomed her arrival.

Melania pushed open the half-open door and entered.

Creeak.

“Hey. Who’s there? You shouldn’t come in carelessly. Are you perhaps from the Hayman family?”

At the end of the corridor, groups of imperial soldiers who had gathered called out, sensing her presence. They hadn’t recognized Melania. Just as she was about to respond, the soldier who had escorted her from the palace followed her in.

“This is Lady Melania, the youngest daughter of the Hayman family. Don’t mind her and continue with your duties.”

“Ah, I see. Carry on.”

“Where is Captain Jeirutt?”

Melania bit her lip hard. The simple words of the soldiers, telling her not to mind, reminded her once again of her predicament.

She resolutely turned and climbed the stairs. Creak creak. Since when had the stairs made such noises? All her senses awakened her to how everything had fallen into disarray.

Boom! Crash!

“Melania!”

“Brother!”

Her younger brother, hearing the commotion downstairs, came running out. Aside from his disheveled clothes and mussed hair, his eyes, steeped in despair, were particularly a mess. He embraced his sister tightly and poured out his worried greetings.

“Melania, are you alright? Father and Mother? Big Brother?”

“Brother, let’s go inside first. We’ll talk inside.”

“Please, tell me first. Is everyone alright? What happened at the palace? Huh?”

Melania glanced around. The upper floor was empty as well. She had surely instructed the servants to keep their posts…

She sat down on the stairs with her younger brother and ran her hand through her hair. A sigh, drenched in sweat, escaped her unknowingly.

“Before that, what happened to everyone here?”

“Don’t even mention it. I’ve only now realized the true nature of these people.”

Half of the mansion’s staff had left immediately after Melania departed in the carriage. The imperial soldiers’ hint that they wouldn’t receive their wages had played a significant role.

No matter how long their loyalty had been cultivated, they had their own lives outside the mansion. Their families, lovers, and friends were waiting for them outside, not within these walls.

“Brother. That’s how it is. When darkness falls, even my shadow abandons me, so how could we expect others to stay? Don’t resent them. We lack the strength to move forward if we waste it on resentment.”

“The imperial soldiers counted and took away the slaves. Somehow, they knew the exact number. The private soldiers were also disbanded. Some who resisted were severely beaten and taken to the hospital. The butler is paying for their treatment with his personal funds for now…”

The younger brother rubbed his face vigorously with a dry hand. How on earth did it come to this? How is it that the Hayman family can’t even afford to pay for their people’s medical treatment and has to rely on the butler’s pocket?

Melania comforted her brother, who had witnessed and endured everything. Regrettably, this is just the beginning. Brother. We’ve already left the starting point, and only death awaits us at the end. Melania swallowed these words that wouldn’t come out.

“Brother. Don’t you remember? The children of Hayman played marbles with gemstones and cut silk for their scissor games. If we seize even a small opportunity, paying the staff’s wages won’t be a problem. The end of Hayman won’t be so miserable.”

“Melania, what do you mean by the end! Now, tell me. What exactly is happening inside? And you? How did you get out?”

Melania grasped his hands tightly. Then, in a very low voice, she informed him that the fate of Hayman was standing on the edge of a cliff.

“Father, Mother, and Big Brother will be executed. It seems this cannot be reversed. Lord Ian, the Minister of Magic, said he wouldn’t back down.”

“Damn it! Damn it!”

Bang! Thud!

He let out an anguished cry and stomped his feet. Downstairs, a couple of soldiers slightly raised their heads, wondering what was going on.

“But there’s still a chance.”

“A chance? Mother and Father are going to die! The family is in ruins and we’re penniless! What chance?”

“We are-!”

Melania firmly grasped her brother’s shoulders. The woman’s eyes sparkled brightly. It was the resolute stance of someone walking into a massive storm.

“We are the very existence of Hayman. If we live, Hayman lives. You haven’t forgotten, have you? Even the greatest of families started with just one person.”

“Me-Melania…”

Melania couldn’t guarantee her younger brother’s life. No, rather, she knew that the possibility of it ending in tragedy was greater.

After all, it was nearly miraculous for any direct descendants to survive from a family facing extinction for treason. If she hadn’t met Ian in Brats, she wouldn’t have dared to even imagine such a miracle.

“Sereau has been designated as the next family to replace Hayman. Lord Ian suggested it. If we prove our worth to be far superior to Sereau’s, he might spare one or two of us.”

Although Ian’s proposal only included Melania, she didn’t reveal this fact to her younger brother. She knew his nature well. An opportunist, yet weak, and ultimately someone who would choose personal life over honor.

Wouldn’t unnecessary words breed misunderstandings and explanations? At this urgent and sensitive moment, Melania didn’t want that.

“Is, is that true?”

“Yes. So, please pull yourself together. There must be surviving children in the other seven families too, right? We need to work together to turn the tide.”

With this small hope thrown to him, the younger brother’s expression softened slightly. He fumbled in his pocket, searching for cigarettes.

“Well, uh… There’s no carriage available right now.”

“I have the one I came in. And brother, let me caution you just in case, everything is a secret. If other families learn that we have a chance, it will be difficult to maneuver the situation. They might not cooperate out of opposition.”

He nodded repeatedly, biting hard on his dry cigarette.

Melania gently caressed his cheek, her eyes reddening. Ah, brother. When we were young, we used to share secrets hiding by the stairs, but now we whisper prepared for death.

“Melania. If the goal is to check Sereau-“

Melania raised an eyebrow as she carefully stroked her brother’s face.

“So, Sereau is so arrogant now because they’ve gained the trust of Lord Ian and His Highness Jin, right? If we let them know that trust has fallen, won’t their momentum naturally subside?”

“That’s a good opinion, but we shouldn’t do that.”

“Why not?”

“That’s something Lord Ian could do himself. He could directly invite another family for tea, discuss the current situation, and propose future business, naturally indicating that trust has shifted. But Lord Ian isn’t doing that and is trying to use us instead.”

What Ian desires. Or what Ian cannot do. It meant a mud-slinging fight among the nobles. Her brother frowned, breaking his cigarette.

“Could he be planning to use us and then discard us?”

“Of course he would.”

Melania smiled palely. As if she had heard something truly naive.

“But whether he’ll throw us into an incinerator or onto the street depends entirely on his will. Our goal is simply to be discarded while still alive. Do you understand? To achieve that, we must prove our usefulness and satisfy him.”

“H-How…”

“Get ready and come out. I’ll change into something easier to move in as well.”

Melania stood up, gathering her flowing dress with one hand. Then, with determined steps, she ran up to her bedroom.

There’s no time. Shouldn’t we achieve results before the trial proceeds, before everything comes to an end? The brother watched his sister’s retreating figure, then came to his senses and crushed out his cigarette.

***

Ian and Jin were sitting side by side on the office sofa, reading books. His desk was occupied by Romandro, who was sorting through the approval documents that he couldn’t see while lying down.

Thanks to this, Ian was turning pages while having tea time with Jin during a brief rest period.

Rustle.

“Your Highness. Read this.”

“Ca-rderoni.”

“Your pronunciation is excellent.”

“Is it? Hehe.”

Jin smiled broadly at Ian’s praise. Beric, crunching on gula across from them, stepped up to give it a try.

“What is it? Let me try too.”

“…Repeat after me. Ca-rderoni.”

“Caarderoni!”

“…Not bad.”

“But what does it mean?”

“It’s a foreign language. ‘From now on, I won’t eat meat.'”

At Ian’s words, Beric covered his mouth. He wondered if it was a joke, but Ian’s face didn’t change at all, so he couldn’t be sure.

As Beric rolled his eyes in confusion, Jin sitting next to him blinked hard. It must be a signal that it was a joke.

“Ian! Don’t joke about food! Huh? You totally freaked me out!”

“Beric, I received the receipt yesterday. Are you sure you didn’t joke with food? It was an amount that a human couldn’t possibly have eaten. Just eat pork for a while.”

“Ah, shit. I shouldn’t have butted in. Should’ve kept my mouth shut.”

Saying that, he grabbed a handful of gula and stuffed it into his mouth. Romandro, watching this from behind, scratched his chin with his pen and asked Ian.

“By the way, Ian.”

“Yes. Is there a problem with the approval?”

“No, it’s not that, but after proceeding with His Highness Jin’s successor appointment ceremony, what will you do with Beric and Xiaoshi?”

Beric was a magic swordsman but a commoner, and Xiaoshi was a slave. If Jin and Ian continued to be together, it was obvious that they would remain by Jin’s side. Commoners without positions next to royalty, and the future emperor at that. It wouldn’t be a good look. Ian nodded, leaning back on the sofa.

“I’ve been thinking about that. How about putting Beric in the Imperial Guards?”

“Me? Where are you sending me?”

“You’re not going anywhere, just in name.”

The Imperial Guards are largely composed of magic swordsmen. So if he’s to remain in the palace, it’s natural to join them. As Beric jumped up, Ian gestured for him to calm down.

“Just in name? Is that okay?”

“That’s right.”

“Training?”

“I’ll tell Jeirutt. You’ll be affiliated with them, but I’ll have you dispatched to our side. They value each magic swordsman, so they won’t reject the proposal. Now you’ll earn your keep.”

“Ah, am I going to starve to death?”

It was Ian’s intention to exert influence on the Imperial Guards through Beric. In fact, given how much of a rascal he is, it’s questionable how much help he’ll be. But isn’t it better to at least put his name on the roster than to let him play around like this?

“What about Xia?”

“Xia is…”

Ian turned to look at Xiaoshi standing by the door. She was looking at Ian with an impassive face.

“Xia. What do you want to do? Since you’re not a magic swordsman, the Imperial Defense Department would be suitable. Do you want to join there?”

“I don’t mind either way.”

“Then, do you want to buy your slave certificate from me?”

“…Pardon?”

“What’s the current market price, Romandro?”

“Well, I’d have to check, but usually the owner sets the price.”

If a slave can save money to reclaim their slave certificate, they can restore their status. However, since the owner sets the price and it’s difficult for slaves to accumulate private property, it’s practically impossible.

“If you don’t have money, I’ll lend it to you. How about regaining your status and working here to pay it back?”

In essence, she would continue to live much the same as now. But the person closest to the prince can’t be a slave. Xiaoshi, understanding this intention, nodded.

“If you would do that, I would gratefully accept.”

“It’s money you’re paying back. No need for gratitude.”

“No, thank you.”

She would likely be the only one among her ancestors to escape slavery. Xiaoshi recalled her mother dying in a cage, and strangely, her nose stung. She couldn’t understand the source of this emotion.

Knock knock.

At that moment, there was a presence outside.

“Come in.”

“Lord Ian. We’ve received a message from the Department of Justice. They say the trial date for the seven families has been finalized.”

“When did they say?”

“Ten days from now. And…”

“And?”

“Lord Sereau is outside.”

Sereau?

The gazes of Ian, Romandro, Jin, and Xiaoshi met in midair. Beric just yawned widely and scratched his ear.

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
• MBSE Chapter 35
• MBSE Chapter 36
• MBSE Chapter 37
• MBSE Chapter 38
• MBSE Chapter 39
• MBSE Chapter 40
• MBSE Chapter 41
• MBSE Chapter 42
• MBSE Chapter 43
• MBSE Chapter 44
• MBSE Chapter 45
• MBSE Chapter 46
• MBSE Chapter 47
• MBSE Chapter 48
• MBSE Chapter 49
• MBSE Chapter 50
• MBSE Chapter 51
• MBSE Chapter 52
• MBSE Chapter 53
• MBSE Chapter 54
• MBSE Chapter 55
• MBSE Chapter 56
• MBSE Chapter 57
• MBSE Chapter 58
• MBSE Chapter 59
• MBSE Chapter 60
• MBSE Chapter 61
• MBSE Chapter 62
• MBSE Chapter 63
• MBSE Chapter 64
• MBSE Chapter 65
• MBSE Chapter 66
• MBSE Chapter 67
• MBSE Chapter 68
• MBSE Chapter 69
• MBSE Chapter 70
• MBSE Chapter 71
• MBSE Chapter 72
• MBSE Chapter 73
• MBSE Chapter 74
• MBSE Chapter 75
• MBSE Chapter 76
• MBSE Chapter 77
• MBSE Chapter 78
• MBSE Chapter 79
• MBSE Chapter 80
• MBSE Chapter 81
• MBSE Chapter 82
• MBSE Chapter 82
• MBSE Chapter 83
• MBSE Chapter 83
• MBSE Chapter 84
• MBSE Chapter 85
• MBSE Chapter 86
• MBSE Chapter 87
• 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
• MBSE Chapter 102
• 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