Inside a lavish castle stood beside the central wizard tower, the old master of Kelly, paced back and forth, his brows furrowed in deep concern.
He had always been a picture of calm and authority, but today, something had shaken him to his core.
Julia, who had a quarrel with Fatty at the gambling house, observed him with a curious look. It was rare to see the old man, who usually belittled her and treated her like a spoiled brat, so visibly tense.
“What happened, master? Why do you seem so tense?” she asked, her curiosity piqued.
Master Kale ignored her, continuing his restless pacing. Julia, stood there for a long time and asked again, her persistence fuelled by the peculiar situation.
“Master…” she called out insistently.
“Shut up! How many times have I told you not to call me ‘master’? Get out… go and play with your spoiled mud-headed friends,” the old man snapped, his anger evident as he released a puff of smoke from his pipe.
Julia smirked angrily, turning to leave. She had never seen Master Kale so rattled, and it intrigued her. Just as she was about to step out, the communication orb on Master Kale’s glowed.
The face of a late-aged man with rich looks appeared on its surface, causing Julia to stop in her tracks. It was her father, Jinn Ron, the patriarch of the Ron family.
Swallowing hard, Master Kale touched the glass orb, his fingers trembling slightly.
“How is the situation, Master Kale? Did Kelly enter the inheritance ground?” Jinn Ron asked, his voice carrying a serious undertone.
Master Kale hesitated, his eyes avoiding the stern gaze of Jinn Ron. “Already a few hours have passed, Patriarch Ron,” he replied, his voice lacking its usual confidence.
“What happened, Kale? Why do you seem nervous?” Jinn Ron’s tone was sharp, cutting through the old master’s attempt to remain calm.
Master Kale took a deep breath, his mind racing. “Patriarch, there was… an incident.”
The old master began explaining the fight happened between Kent and Kelly. From the start to finish he didn’t leave single thing. Julia felt fear as the old man explained her involvement in the issue to her father.
Jinn Ron’s expression darkened. “Didn’t you say he is just second rank sect disciples? Then what’s worry? He could possibly be strong enough to cause Kelly trouble?”
“I also thought same, patriarch Ron. But in the last moment before everyone entered inside the inheritance ground, an unexpected thing happened. The young man whom Kelly targeted, possesses a powerful artifact, a magical umbrella given to him by the Supreme Spear Magus,” Master Kale explained, his voice tinged with fear.
“What did you say? Spear-Magus?” Jinn Ron’s face changed after hearing what happened.
“Yes, master. I hope Kelly won’t attack this young man after entering inside the inheritance ground.
Jinn Ron’s eyes narrowed, his anger barely contained. “How could you let this happen, Kale? Kelly was supposed to secure the inheritance for our family!
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Don’t you know what this inheritance means to my family? Why do you think I’m paying so much wealth for you? If my daughter gets this inheritance, My family will become prime family and gain full support of Wizard association.”
Master Kale tensed under the patriarch’s anger. “I tried to intervene before she step inside the inheritance ground. But I couldn’t reach her. In any way, Kelly has several teleportation talisman with her. She can definitely manage to teleport away before she could be killed.”
Julia watched the exchange, her curiosity turning to concern. Despite her father’s harsh demeanour, she knew how much her father valued her sister’s success. This failure could be a big setback for their family.
Jinn Ron took a moment to collect himself, his gaze hardening. “Kale, we can’t do anything now. But you will face the consequences if something happens to my daughter.”
Master Kale nodded, the weight of the situation pressing heavily on his shoulders. “I will obey your command, Patriarch.”
“At least protect my other daughter.” Jinn Ron said coldly before the orb went dark.
Julia, who had remained silent throughout the conversation, finally spoke up. “Master Kale, what are you going to do?”
The old man sighed deeply, the lines on his face deepening with worry. He turned away, leaving Julia standing alone, her mind swirling with the gravity of the situation.
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A day had passed inside the inheritance ground, and the forest seemed an unending challenge for the 1033 disciples who had ventured into it.
More than a hundred disciples died on first day. The thick forest, coupled with the heavy rain, created a disorienting maze of damp leaves and muddy paths. The ground squelched underfoot, and the ever-present sound of distant thunder made the air feel charged with tension.
Kent and Tata Lan had moved relentlessly, not pausing for even a moment’s rest. They alternated between Kent’s two pets, each providing vital support in the treacherous terrain.
Jabil, Kent’s slender serpent companion, moved through the forest with an elegance akin to a fish in water, guiding them through the densest underbrush and around hidden dangers.
“Hold tight and control your sleep,” Kent urged, his voice low but firm. Tata Lan nodded, her eyes opening in alert.
They pushed forward, the thick forest slowly giving way to a peculiar clearing. After a long distance travel, Jabil suddenly stopped as he saw a spirit fruit of high rank.
In a distance, stood a strange tree, its branches spreading out like a bush. Atop the bush, a single oval-shaped fruit with small thorns caught their attention.
“Look at that, Human” Jabil hissed, pointing to the fruit. “It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen.”
Tata Lan shouted excitedly as her gaze met with the fruit. They moved cautiously towards the bush, but suddenly, a dark figure leaped out from the shadows.
A sturdy man, standing six feet tall with beastly features, pounced on Kent with a fierce roar. His eyes gleamed with a savage intelligence, and his muscles rippled with power.
Kent barely had time to react before the beast-man’s fist connected with his jaw, sending him stumbling back. He regained his balance quickly, his own fists coming up in a defensive stance.
“Tata Lan, attack from side… Jabil, restrict his movement.” he shouted.
The beast-man growled, as he lunged again. Kent met him head-on, their fists clashing in a brutal exchange. The forest echoed with the sounds of their blows, each one landing with bone-crunching force.
The nimbus knuckles made metal noise, every time the claws of beast man met in punches.
With one look, Kent understood he was fighting an evolved beast. The beast-man’s movements were primal yet calculated, his strength enormous.
Tata Lan moved to the side, her whip, an item from a recent auction, flashing through the air with deadly precision. She lashed at the beast-man, sending powerful spell on his thick hide.
“You picked the wrong fight,” Kent gritted out, while fighting head on. He delivered a series of rapid punches, each one aimed to exploit the beast-man’s momentary lapses in defense.
The beast-man, caught off guard by Kent’s unyielding body strength and Tata Lan’s relentless whip strikes, roared in frustration. He had expected to finish Kent with his surprise attack and subdue Tata Lan easily. Instead, he found himself on the defensive, his body covered in wounds.
Kent’s body was now marked with claw scratches, but he ignored the pain, his focus solely on defeating the beast-man. He threw a powerful uppercut, followed by a swift kick to the beast-man’s ribs. The beast-man staggered, his fierce expression faltering.
Tata Lan’s whip cracked again, slicing across the beast-man’s face and drawing a howl of pain. The beast-man’s eyes flickered with desperation as he struggled to keep up with their coordinated attacks.
Finally, he could hold his form no longer. With an angry cry, he reverted to his true form, revealing a massive black panther, its fur matted with blood.
Tata Lan took a step back in fear, the sight of the evolved black panther sending a chill down her spine. But Kent stepped forward, his eyes blazing with determination. “Let’s Finish him faster.”
The black panther lunged one last time, but Kent was ready. He sidestepped the attack and brought his fist down with all his might on the panther’s head. The beast crumpled to the ground, its body shuddering before lying still.
The beast struggled for a long time before releasing its last breath.
Kent stepped over the fallen beast, breathing heavily. “Are you okay?” he asked, turning to Jabil who got several claw marks of black panther on his body.
Jabil nodded, his tail still clutched tightly around black panther head. “I’m fine, big brother. But what about you? You’re injured.”
“I’ll be fine,” Kent said, wincing slightly as he inspected his wounds. “Here, swallow this potion.”
Kent tossed healing potions to Jabil and turned towards the bushy tree to pluck the fruit. But just as Kent moved close, a chubby lady with naked green colour body appeared before Kent close to the bush. Her form and large breast were hanging with purple coloured nipples at centre.
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/// A/N – Due to Lab Work… I couldn’t add many privilege chapter this month. But within few days, I will add a new tier of privilege with at least 10 chapters. Thank you all for your support. Our book successfully achieved Win-Win miles-tone for second-month. ///