7th Realm’s Royal Capital City…
7 Moons Royal Inn..
Kent lay on the terrace of the 7 Moons Royal Inn, staring at the night sky.
The purple-hued sky was clear, with two bright moons casting an ethereal glow over the silent streets of the Royal Capital City below.
The capital city is under deep sleep, sharply contrasted with the storm of ideas and plans swirling in Kent’s mind. Sleep was a distant concept.
With the Trident Summit looming only two months away, Kent felt the preparation still not enough. He knew nothing about the other two locations for the summit beyond the battleground of ancient gods.
But what troubled him more was the Sun Moon Eclipse Arrows legacy art. The key to mastering this power lay in the five mountains, but to get there, Kent would have to pass through the forbidden army.
And then there was the royal treasury.
He smiled to himself, the thought of robbing it before his departure to the Spirit World tempting him like a thief drawn to gold. But how could he pull off such a massive heist? No concrete plan had yet formed in his mind, only vague ideas and reckless ambition.
His thoughts wandered to his father. Kent always anticipated to see a different father than his mother described. But emperor Ryon showed his true colours on their first meeting.
A flicker of light interrupted his thoughts. The newly purchased inter realm glass orb on the small table beside his bed glowed softly, casting a golden hue across the terrace. Kent sat up, puzzled.
“Who could be contacting me at this hour?” he murmured.
He reached for the orb, activating the communication link. The golden light intensified before revealing the familiar face of his mother, Madam Clark. Her image flickered briefly on the screen, her expression unreadable.
“Mother,” Kent greeted her with a warm smile, though he couldn’t help but notice her neutral tone as she began speaking.
“I heard you met your father,” she said, cutting straight to the point.
Kent sighed, leaning back against the pillows, a tired grin on his face. “Yeah… He tried hard to kill me, though. It was a close call. The justice trial was a rollercoaster, to say the least. Thankfully, it ended well for me.”
Madam Clark’s eyes narrowed. “Hmm… I saw the entire thing. I still don’t understand how you managed to trick that queen into speaking in your favor. I’m not going to pry into your secrets, but tell me this.” She paused, her gaze sharp. “Why the royal treasury? Of all the things to chose from you wished to visit the royal treasury. Any perticular reason?”
Kent scratched the back of his head, chuckling . “Well, if I’m being honest, Mother… I plan to rob it. Didn’t I tell you I have a key to the royal treasury?”
Madam Clark’s eyes widened, and for a moment, her composed facade cracked. “What? Are you out of your mind? Robbing the royal treasury? Do you even realize the risk you’re taking? They’ll know the minute you touch something valuable! Besides, you’re supposed to stay in the capital for a few more months. Why would you take such a gamble now?” Her voice wavered between disbelief and concern.
Kent leaned forward, his grin widening. “I have the legitimate key, Mother. No one will know. Even if I take everything inside, I can do it without leaving a single trace behind. I’m not intruding—technically, I have every right to be there.
And think about it, Mother. We need wealth to fund the war, don’t we? The treasury holds not just gold but valuable artifacts and treasures that can tip the balance in our favor. We won’t just be emptying it for the sake of greed—we’d be preparing for the battles ahead.”
Madam Clark’s expression hardened. “You make it sound easy, but robbing a royal treasury is no simple task, Kent. I do need the wealth, you’re right about that, but not at the cost of your life. There are other ways to get what we need.” Your next read is at My Virtual Library Empire
Kent shook his head. “Forget about the risks, Mother. I have my ways. Besides, it’s not like I’m stealing from some innocent person. The royal family is our enemy. We’re just redistributing wealth.” He flashed a confident smile, hoping to ease her worries.
She sighed, the worry still evident in her eyes.
Kent chuckled, sensing her resignation. “Don’t worry, Mother. I’ll be fine.”
He paused for a moment, his thoughts turning to another pressing matter. “By the way, I’ve got something else to tell you. I’ve recently discoveredhe use of tanother key in my possession. It’s connected to the five mountains. I’ve learned that it can unlock the full potential of the Sun Moon Eclipse Arrows. But there’s one problem: I don’t know how to safely reach the mountains and learn the legacy art. The forbidden army stands in the way, and even if I reach the mountains, everyone will know once I starts cultivating.”
Madam Clark’s eyes widened with excitement. “Really… This is a godsend opportunity. Kent, you must ask for your uncle Ragnar’s help. He knows those mountains well. The ancestor home of the Quinn family is near them, but be cautious not to alert your old grandfather. He might not take kindly to what you’re trying to accomplish.”
Kent nodded thoughtfully. “Ohh… So, I still need to meet meet my grandfather it seems. But, Mother, before we end this conversation, there’s something else I want to tell you. I found a gift for you, something rare, something that you might not even believe.”
Intrigued, Madam Clark leaned in closer. “What is it?”
Kent’s smile grew, a glint of mischief in his eyes. “Have you ever heard of the Titan Crystal Tree?”
Madam Clark froze, her face losing color as she stood from her seat. “What?! Kent, are you serious? You’ve found a Titan Crystal Tree?”
Kent nodded slowly. “Yeah. It is being extracted and soon I will take full possession of it. Also, it is a suprior grade Titan crystal, and grew 10000 feet in legth.”
Madam Clark placed a hand on her chest, trying to steady her breathing. “Do you have any idea what kind of power you now hold in your hands now? With it you can buy an entire realm to yourself. Are you sure you want to give it me?”
Kent blinked in surprise. He had known the tree was valuable, but not to this extent. “I didn’t realize it was that expensive. I just thought it would make a nice gift for you.”
“A nice gift?” Madam Clark laughed incredulously, shaking her head. “Kent, this tree could change the course of nations. With it, we could gain an immense advantage in the upcoming war. But… it also makes us a target. Every power in the realm will want that tree. You must be careful and don’t leave any traces of this news. Anyway, we can think of what to do with it later. First focus on securing it safely.”
Kent frowned, the weight of his mother’s words sinking in. “I’ll keep that in mind. I won’t let it fall into the wrong hands.”
Madam Clark nodded, though her worry was still evident. “I trust you, Kent. Just… be careful. The road you’re walking is fraught with danger, and you’re attracting attention from all sides. I don’t want to lose you.”
Kent smiled softly, touched by her concern. “I’ll be fine, Mother. I promise.”
As their conversation drew to a close, the golden glow from the orb began to fade. Madam Clark’s image flickered one last time before disappearing, leaving Kent alone on the terrace once more. He sat in silence, staring up at the twin moons, his mind racing with the weight of the revelations and plans that now occupied his thoughts.
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