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The night enveloped the land, concealing the cruel truths that remained unknown to many.
And this was merely the first night.
……
By the next morning, the news of Chilisen's death had spread throughout Starsea City. It was said that Chilisen had blindly practiced and overused the blood of the Abyss, leading to a collapse of Blood Power. Somaroth expressed deep sorrow over this incident and decided to entrust the relics of the Abyss and other important items to the Revernon Clan for safekeeping until a new master for Asamait was chosen. He pledged to assist the Asamait Clan in selecting a suitable new master.
Driven by fervent loyalty to the Revernon Clan, the entire bloodline chose to believe without question and expressed their support. However, if they were to learn the truth behind this matter, even the revered Seventh Ancestor would likely face scrutiny.
Representatives from various Clans hurried to the capital to pay their respects, while Su Ye, true to her style, discarded the invitation to the memorial without a second glance. This spared Garen a great deal of trouble.
The glass windows of the Gravity Training Room had been fully repaired, and bright sunlight streamed in. Han Yun vigorously wielded his spear; after a night of training, he now performed with ease even under four times normal gravity.
Those most likely to go further are often those who are resilient. Rising from mediocrity, they become increasingly unwilling to remain ordinary.
At this pace of training, six days would be enough for Han Yun’s spear technique to mature.
“Take a break,” Garen tossed a bottle of Clear Water and walked over to reduce the gravity.
“Thank you, mentor!” Han Yun grinned, his cheeks still slightly youthful, but years of servitude had already matured him.
Fifteen minutes later, gravity was adjusted back to four times normal, and the young man resumed his training.
By noon, a maid from the castle knocked on the door and delivered a sumptuous lunch.
“What is it?” Garen asked, looking at the hesitant maid.
"Sir, the envoy from the Revernon Clan wishes to see you," the maid said respectfully in a clear voice. "It seems to be regarding the memorial service."
"The memorial service?" Garen frowned. "Then they should be looking for Su Ye."
"Sir, I..." The maid displayed a nervous expression, unsure of how to respond.
Garen rubbed his temples; no matter what the Revernon Clan wanted, he couldn't make things difficult for a maid here.
"After lunch, don't rush into training. There are new images I injected into the Memory Crystal; observe them carefully a few times," Garen said, glancing at Han Yun, who was eating by the window.
"Yes, Master!" the boy replied with his mouth full.
Garen turned back to the maid. "Where are they?"
"In the garden of West Castle."
...
Five minutes later, Garen finally met the envoy from the Revernon Clan.
He had seen this person before.
Niguzate was lounging in a sun chair. Upon seeing Garen arrive, he stood up and smiled, "Good to see you again, Sir Garen."
"Hello."
Garen looked at Niguzate's dark complexion and asked, "What brings you here?"
Niguzate gestured for Garen to sit down and replied with a gentle smile, "I assume you've heard about Mr. Chilisen's passing."
Garen felt the sudden, pressing gaze from the other party and nodded casually, "Well, that doesn't seem to concern me. You should go find Su Ye."
Seeing that Garen showed no signs of change, Niguzate's smile widened. "It's like this. I sent an invitation to the memorial service this morning, but it seems Lord Suye isn't very interested..." Niguzate chuckled awkwardly. "So I came personally this time."
"This is a plan jointly drafted by Lord Somaroth and the various Clan leaders. It concerns the future of the Asamait Clan. Well... among Lord Chilisen's living sons, the oldest is only eight years old and cannot bear the weight of the entire Clan. Lord Somaroth couldn't bear to see the family of the first Progenitor decline, so he gathered everyone's strength to offer assistance."
"I remember Su Ye is involved in that," Garen replied, not having received any letter.
"Yes... I just tried to find Lord Suye. But she seems unwilling to meet with me," Niguzate said helplessly, shrugging his shoulders.
After a moment of silence, Garen took the letter. "I will pass it on for you."
To be honest, Garen didn't want to have too much contact with Niguzate. Although this guy appeared friendly on the surface, being able to work alongside Somaroth indicated that he was far from simple.
The more adept someone was at disguise, the more dangerous they became.
"If there's nothing else..."
Just as Garen was about to leave, he noticed Niguzate dismissing the attendants nearby.
"Is there something else?" Garen squinted his eyes.
"Yes. The matters concerning Starsea City are temporarily settled, so let's talk about things outside of Starsea City."
Niguzate took a deep breath and smiled amiably. "In the near future, we will be fighting side by side in Dead Man's Gorge."
Garen shook his head. "That hasn't been decided yet, has it?"
"Sir Garen, you're being too modest," Niguzate said as he took a sip of red wine. "Although Lion's Eye is indeed a bit troublesome, the challenge from Reimer Clan is merely superficial. Lord Somaroth has high hopes for you; he wishes for the five most elite members of the blood clan to enter Dead Man's Gorge."
"So..." Garen had a suspicion in his heart.
"So, regardless of whether that child named Han Yun wins or not, you will enter Dead Man's Gorge," Niguzate said, examining the goblet with a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth.
Indeed, just as Garen had guessed, this was Niguzate's true intention.
After a moment of silence, Garen asked, "Are you trying to recruit me?"
Niguzate's gaze was confident. "Lord Somaroth will not treat you poorly; at the very least, it will be countless times better than that woman."
"Are you so sure about that?"
"Hah, that should be the most ridiculous joke I've heard all year," Niguzate chuckled, shaking his head. "As far as I know, those who work under that woman never end up well. Even those who are 'white' have suffered quite a bit under her."
Garen stared at Niguzate, who met his gaze in return.
After a few seconds, Garen pinched the bridge of his nose and said, "I'll think about it."
Niguzate smiled; he knew that such high-level discussions couldn't be expected to convince someone in one go. As long as Garen didn't outright refuse, he was confident he could truly bring Garen into the Revernon Clan.
"No need to rush. Both Lord Somaroth and I have enough patience to wait for your response."
Niguzate finished the red wine in his goblet and stood up to leave the garden.
Watching him walk away, Garen couldn't help but feel a bit troubled.
Revealing his strength recklessly would inevitably lead to such tedious and bothersome follow-up events. This was also why Garen had maintained a low profile during this trip; it was only due to the Blood Frenzy Potion at the banquet that he had no choice but to showcase his abilities.
As for responding to Niguzate, it certainly did not mean that Garen would genuinely consider it.
At that moment, refusing meant that the relationship between both parties would become adversarial. Garen did not want to establish enemies on someone else's territory; he preferred to wait until he left this place. Until then, it was best to prolong the situation as much as possible, which would also avoid many troubles.
It should be noted that Garen's goal was not to gain a lofty status among the blood clan, but rather to construct a second Watchtower.
Just then, a mechanical and cold voice echoed.
[Elapsed time: 62 days, 12 hours, 47 minutes, and 13 seconds. The Holy War System has completed its second upgrade and can now accommodate multiple powers aside from Rune Aura!]
[Host: Garen]
[Level: Second-Stage Fighting Energy (Bronze-Level Warrior), Second-Stage Blood Power (Low-Level Blood Dancer)]
[Ability Skills:
Fatal Strike: Cannot be activated due to the host's Fighting Spirit being dormant.
Magic Armor: Cannot be activated due to the host's Fighting Spirit being dormant.
Judgment: Cannot be activated due to the host's Fighting Spirit being dormant.
Justice: Cannot be activated due to the host's Fighting Spirit being dormant.]
[Talent Skills:
Fearless Spirit: When activated, it enhances the host's persuasive power and deeply awakens the courage of listeners!
Resilience: Talent Skill can restore 40% of health within 10 minutes.]
[Physical Evaluation: A Second-Stage Warrior possessing two special powers. Can achieve astonishing combat strength through switching between different powers. The drawback is that in the Blood Power state, the host cannot activate Fighting Spirit or Ability Skills. Overall vitality, defense, recovery, and resilience are 8.9 times that of an ordinary low-level Second-Stage Warrior.]
Garen couldn't help but be taken aback.
After gaining Blood Power, he had rarely heard the voice of the Holy War System. After all, the Holy War System needed to maintain a Rune Aura state, and being a member of the blood clan, he couldn't freely summon Fighting Spirit.
"Accommodating multiple powers..." Garen squinted his eyes, noticing several changes on the attribute panel.
Just then, the mechanical voice of the System echoed again.
"The Holy War never rejects darkness, but it also never merges with darkness! In light of the host's steadfastness, the Trial Space will open in three seconds!"
Trial Space?
Garen was momentarily confused. Before he could gather his thoughts, three seconds had already passed.
He suddenly felt a darkness enveloping him.
When he opened his eyes...
He found himself surrounded by a world of ice and snow!
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