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Chapter 221 - Restaurant
“Here is your drink, young master,” A waitress in fancy clothes said as she placed a cold beer on the table in front of Adion.“Thank you,” Adion said with a nod.The waitress smiled and stepped outside, leaving Adion alone in the private room.How long will she be? Adion thought as he looked out the window. It was night, but the town was large and lively, so there was plenty of light spilling out, showcasing the various buildings.Adion and Creva had arrived in town a few hours ago, and just like she had said, she went out to find a differ...
Chapter 220 - Theories
“That’s amazing,” Creva said, rubbing her sleepy eyes, “Makes you wake right up.”She walked closer and examined the painting Adion had just finished.“Is that a Soul beast? A member of the Aphelian Apes of Iitha?” Creva asked.“Oh? You know about them?” Adion asked, suddenly a little dazed. The words ‘Aphelian Ape’ unexpectedly triggered a new set of memories in Adion.These days, as his memories returned, he gained a vague sense of what he’d experienced in between those memories, but nothing crystal clear.His painting this...
Chapter 219 - Mana core and the soul
“I heard about what happened. I’m sorry if my family bothered you,” Creva said apologetically as the city of Deller disappeared behind them.“It’s fine,” Adion said. He had only had an hour or two for himself in the library yesterday before various members from the Helmis family arrived, casually taking their seats around him. They couldn’t hold in their curiosity for very long and started questioning him about his experiences and what made him so valued by Cyalis and Heavenly Light.Adion had thought Creva was inquisitive enough, b...
Chapter 218 - Deller
What a magnificent city. Adion thought as he put his head out through the carriage window and looked down the road.The city of Deller sprawled out in somewhat of a jumbled mess, but there was beauty in the chaos.“Quite the beautiful city, don’t you think?” Creva asked with a small smile, slouching down lazily on her seat as she looked at Adion.The two had traveled together for a few days now, and Creva had lost all pretenses of being a revered Soul mage. If Adion didn’t know any better, he would think she really was just a fellow studen...
Chapter 217 - Creva
Adion pulled away his brush from the canvas and breathed out. The painting depicted the dining table at his Grandpa’s manor in Cyalis, Adion was playing cards with his siblings in it.It’s strange, even if this was a new memory, I still felt like I had a little control.Normally, Adion completely disappeared into his memory, and the painting almost came to life by itself. But this time, Adion remained slightly aware of the present at the same time as he painted.Maybe it’s because I’ve regained so much of my memory now.Either way, it’s a...
Chapter 216 - Messaging the Academy
“That’s right,” Adion said with a smile, “You recognize me?”“How…What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be in the Saba Desert?” The Diamond mage asked in confusion, but also obvious joy.“It’s a long story,” Adion said with a wry smile. He jumped off White’s back, as it seemed impolite to speak down to the Diamond mage.“Is it really you?” The Diamond mage asked once again.“It really is,” Adion said with a helpless smile. They must have looked for me like crazy these past months. It makes me feel a littl...
Chapter 215 - Humans
“You went out there all alone?” One of the Silver mage guards asked in astonishment as Adion walked up.It was a normal reaction. Adion had hidden his strength down to middle Bronze, after all. Being this deep in the Outskirts with that kind of strength was strange, especially all alone.Maybe I shouldn’t have hidden my strength. There is really no use in hiding it.“Yeah, it’s a bit complicated. Can you tell me what kingdom we’re in?” Adion asked. If he were in an area controlled by Heavenly Light, he wouldn’t reveal his strength ...
Chapter 214 - Chaos
“Are you thinking about going after him?” Dean Lukas asked with a smile from the other side of the desk.Vermon stopped drumming his pen on his desk and looked to Lukas and asked, “Who?”“Adion, of course,” Dean Lukas said with a chuckle.“Oh. That brat,” Vermon murmured. He had indeed just been thinking about the possibility of going to the Saba Desert himself. “Don’t be ridiculous. I can’t afford to leave Cyalis. I wouldn’t do something so irresponsible.”“I would hope so,” Dean Lukas said, “But you have been a lit...
Chapter 213 - Tears
“Sell,” Lastia’s voice sounded hesitantly from behind.Sellitha had an open history book in front of her, but her gaze was to the sky in the east. It was as if she stared long enough, she might be able to catch a glimpse of something.“Sell,” Lastia called out a little louder, putting a hand on her shoulder.“Huh?” Sell turned around to see Lastia and Felicia looking at her with worry.“Are you okay?” Felicia asked.“I’m fine,” Sellitha answered, trying to give an assuring smile but failing.“Well,” Felicia said hesitantly...
Chapter 212 - Beast plans
“What do you think, White?” Adion asked, turning away from his painting to look at the big wolf lying peacefully just behind him.White’s large eyes flickered open, and when he saw the painting, he asked, “Is that me?”“Sure is,” Adion said. With White by his side, Adion didn’t have to keep his guard up, and he could relax and paint again. And since White could run so fast, Adion didn’t feel bad about wasting a little time on this.Traveling with White makes everything so much easier and more enjoyable.White got to his feet, his ...
Chapter 211 - Leisurely
Adion woke up refreshed as the sky started to brighten.That was the best night’s sleep I’ve had in a long time.I kind of don’t want to leave White’s fur, though.Adion decided to lay still for a while, White appeared to be sleeping still.I might as well get some meditation done.Adion took a deep breath and started pulling the surrounding space mana into his core.After an hour or two, Adion could feel that White was waking up, so he stopped his meditation and got up to his feet.“Good morning, White,” Adion said with a smile, “Do you...
Chapter 210 - First friend
Adion could hardly believe it.What is White doing here? And he’s a Diamond beast now?Seeing White pinning down the Gold Talon Eagle, Adion decided to think about that later. He needed to help White.He grabbed hold of the space above the eagle, teleporting over and swinging his sword as he froze the beast in space. He was curious how long he could hold a Diamond beast in place.But as his sword cut into the beast, Adion paused. The eagle wasn’t fighting him at all. He could hold it still in space without any issue.This…It’s dead.Adion ope...
Chapter 209 - Not again
Adion woke up early in the morning. It was still dark around him, but as he glanced to the end of the nest he had slept in, he could tell that the sun had risen.It had been eight days since he crossed the valley where the army of beasts had passed. A few days ago, he lost sight of the mountain range and could no longer take shelter there during the nights. Sleeping in the middle of the forest was pretty nerve-wracking. He slept in a sitting position so he wouldn’t sleep too deeply.That would be fine for a while, but Adion knew it would catch ...
Chapter 208 - Beasts passed
Today should be fine to move. Adion thought as he stepped out of a cave he had found in the mountains. The sun was about to rise, and the air was still cold from the night.It had been four days since he stumbled upon the massive army of beasts and escaped from the Gold stage snake beast. He had gone over to check the situation every day since then, but it wasn’t until the day before that he no longer felt any trace of their aura in the area.He decided to wait one more just to be safe, though. Encountering that scene had made him a little caut...
Chapter 207 - Aura in the distance
Adion woke up peacefully as the sunlight hit his face.Another night without any incidents.He let out a yawn as he got to his feet and stretched his body. In the early morning, the air was still cool and fresh.He looked to the beast he had hunted the day before.Even if I’m not very hungry, I shouldn’t waste an opportunity to eat. I’ll have a hearty breakfast so I’ll have energy for the day.But as he was about to conjure some flames for the fire, he looked up to the sun that was still hanging low in the sky and decided there was no rush t...
Chapter 206 - First day
Huh, I hadn’t noticed from just looking out, but it seems that fall is already here. Adion thought as he came down the mountain and noticed the greenery around showed signs of the changing of seasons.It was a good thing I left when I did. I really don’t want to travel through winter.Hopefully, it doesn’t take too long before I reach civilization.Adion had now idea where he was. The only clue he had was that Shindo’s storage ring was only slightly harder to activate here than in the Saba Desert. That should mean he was still on Shiora at...
Chapter 205 - South
Well, I won’t get much from studying these fragments. Adion thought as he held a small part of the now destroyed teleportation formation in his hand.No matter. I think I have it all in my head somewhere.Adion had done his best to study the formation before they destroyed it, but he still hoped to gain some insights after destroying it.Unfortunately, it was harder to destroy than he and Shindo had thought. Adion couldn’t do it himself. He didn’t dare use his volatile space, as that would make the runes inside it completely unrecognizable.W...
Chapter 204 - Light
I’ve got all the details on the surface now. At least, I think so.Adion once again looked down at the teleportation formation below him and compared it to his drawing. It was accurate, as far as he could tell.But it took me three days to get this far, and I’ve only touched the surface.The runes were incredibly intricate, and they covered a large area. Adion knew that the slightest change could make the whole thing useless, so he needed to be very meticulous.He was confident that he had gotten his drawings right so far. He didn’t paint all...
Chapter 203 - Crystal
“Adion, what’s taking so long? Aren’t you finished yet?” Shindo asked as he walked up to Adion.Adion didn’t take his eyes from the painting in front of him, though. It was a painting of Sell laughing. Adion found this to be his favorite painting so far.“I see,” Shindo said as he spotted the painting, “You painted your girlfriend again. Too entranced to even hear me talking to you?”“I can hear you,” Adion answered, “I just found this one turned out particularly well.”Adion smiled happily as he still felt the warmth of t...
Chapter 202 - Experiments
I really wish I had more knowledge about runes. Adion thought as he examined the ring in his hands carefully.Maybe I know a bit but have forgotten, but surely I wouldn’t be this helpless if that was the case.“Do you know any-” Adion looked up to ask Shindo if he knew anything about the runes engraved in the ring, but he noticed he had slipped away at some point.Looking down, he saw that Shindo at least had the decency to leave some food for Adion to eat.He has the audacity to leave me with unanswered questions?To be fair, Adion had been i...
Chapter 201 - Ring
Amazing. Adion couldn’t help but marvel at the effects of the Profund Water as he took a few sips and felt his Will return to the peak.He had held himself back the previous day, but after just finishing his routine of painting in the morning, he couldn’t help himself and gave it a try.It seems the Profound Water is more potent than I thought. It only takes a few sips, and I am completely recovered.Doesn’t that mean I have enough to last me months?Adion stared at the painting in front of him. He didn’t know what guided his memories to ap...
Chapter 200 - Profound Water
“Finished?” Shindo called out as he approached Adion from down the hall.Adion took his eyes from his painting, depicting the Headmaster sitting behind his desk. Adion felt it was easier and easier to gain access to old memories. It had been weeks since he failed to remember anything when he painted. He started to feel less like a person with memory loss and more like a normal person, just really forgetful.“I’m done,” Adion replied, starting to pack up his things.“Do you really need to paint every single day? Aren’t you curious abo...
Chapter 199 - Lightning
Sell.Adion smiled at the painting in front of him. Sell was sleeping, leaning against the wall in a training pit at the Academy.Adion couldn’t help but want to start another painting right away, to experience another memory together with Sell. Unfortunately, he would be completely exhausted if he tried that.I guess I’ll just be content with this for now.“Who is that?” Shindo asked from behind him.Adion turned around and asked, “How long have you been here?”“I just got here,” Shindo said with a smile, “So? Your girlfriend?”...
Chapter 198 - Sour taste
“What the?” Shindo yelled out in shock as he jumped back, swiveling his head around to look for the enemies that were approaching just a second ago.“I think we teleported,” Adion said, looking down at the formation beneath his feet curiously. It was dark around him, so Adion conjured a flame to see more clearly.This feels familiar.Adion closed his eyes and tried to grasp the vague impressions floating around in his head.“Teleported? Did you teleport us? Where? I don’t feel anyone around,” Shindo asked, still looking around cautiou...
Chapter 197 - Intruders
It’s almost dark. I should meet up with Shindo. Adion thought as he looked up at the sky. The sun had already gone down, but it would still be an hour or so before it turned completely dark.Adion walked down one of the commercial streets in Gekon, looking at the people who passed him by. He wasn’t sure if he hoped to see someone look at him in recognition or not, but he felt he should at least make an effort. He still hoped someone from the Academy would be around.But if someone from Heavenly Light recognized him, he needed to be aware so h...
Chapter 196 - Making plans
“This is the way to live,” Shindo said, refilling his glass of wine with a smile.“I can’t believe you talked me into this,” Adion said. Looking around the luxurious restaurant, he couldn’t help but feel it was far too wasteful to spend his money like this.“Don’t act like you don’t enjoy it,” Shindo said with a smile.I guess it’s pretty nice. It should be fine to enjoy the moment once in a while. If I only spend my time training and regaining my memories, I’ll surely collapse sooner or later.“But seriously, don’t you ...
Chapter 195 - Imperial outpost
“Excited to get there?”Adion turned around and noticed Shindo walking up from behind him.Adion turned back to look out over the desert in front of him. He still couldn’t see the outline of Gekon, the first town they would be stopping at for their journey.“Don’t you ever work?” Adion couldn’t help but ask. Shindo would appear from time to time, seemingly never really busy contributing to the winds in the sails above him.“Honestly? I don’t make enough difference to be noticed most of the time,” Shindo said.“Haha,” Adion co...
Chapter 194 - Damn Empire
Adion slowly pulled his brush back from the painting before him as his consciousness returned to the present.In front of him, there was now a complete painting of a faelin man sitting by a campfire, telling stories with a light smile.Lomin. Right. Adion thought with a smile.The painting of Lomin really gave a sense of curious satisfaction, and Adion couldn’t help but be quite pleased with it. He had begun with just trying to imagine a forest, but slowly, something inside him directed his brush strokes to make something different.I knew I had ...
Chapter 193 - Curious Shindo
Nothing seems to be out of the ordinary. Adion thought as he meticulously examined the people onboard one by one through his aura sense. Not that he could tell if anyone was a hidden enemy just by feeling their aura, but there was always a chance that he could spot someone lying about their element or strength. That could give him a clue that something was wrong.But Adion didn’t feel that anything was strange as he walked through the senba and checked on the people aboard.I guess I can relax a little.Adion had been thrown off by Shindo’s we...
Chapter 192 - Setting off again
Adion woke up and immediately got out of his bed. He bolted up the stairs to take a look outside.Still dark. Good.Adion guessed he wouldn’t oversleep, he was used to waking up before dawn, after all.Still, he was slightly scared that he might miss the senba going to Kerrick Hold. He didn’t want to have to wait a whole week for the next departure.Adion returned to his room and started packing his bag. As he picked up his painting brush, he paused.Maybe I’ll have time for a painting before I leave.Adion had managed to find a store selling p...
