Chapter 225

Posted by Kuze, ? Views, Released on January 31, 2025

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Sure, here’s the translation in a comedic anime style:

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“Even though I thought this was a random thing, I was about to cut it off!”

Talpon’s sudden question hit right at the core, leaving me speechless.

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“Those rings and swords can’t be used by anyone other than people from the Kingdom of Wederos. However, you’ve suffered from Defeshan Syndrome. Normally, people living on eroded lands don’t get that disease.”

“…”

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“Right.”

The reactions that can’t coexist happened simultaneously, so I had my suspicions.

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“You saw it right. Just as you guessed.”

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“Since we’ve come this far, there’s no point in delaying any longer.”

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“The Duke House of Bargrand, the poor village where the beggars gather, and maybe even the survivors of the Kingdom of Wederos—they’re not who I am. I came from a completely different world.”

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“Is that so?”

Talpon swallowed deeply.

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“It doesn’t matter what you think. You might find it offensive if I helped the Rilfetten Tribe intentionally. But for me, there was a reason behind it.”

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“…”

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“If you find it hard to believe, you don’t have to. But I will do whatever it takes to learn about the Kingdom of Wederos.”

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“…”

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I placed the plan for the extinction of the Kingdom of Wederos in front of him.

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“Do you feel like I approached the Rilfetten Tribe intentionally and deceived you? I understand. Even if I’m not someone you can trust, I’ll get that information through a deal if necessary.”

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“There’s no such thing as a free favor. Or maybe favors themselves don’t exist.”

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“From a logical standpoint, this is normal. Don’t expect help from others around you.”

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“That said, I don’t know how to make a deal.”

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Talpon grinned.

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“Don’t look so tense. Do you think I’m going to scold you with this?”

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He didn’t even look at the plan I presented and just covered it up.

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“What does this mean?”

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“I received great help from you, Karsein. Maybe because I met you on an irreversible path, I could stop. In that sense, it doesn’t matter where you came from. You’re a valuable benefactor and a dear friend.”

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“Maybe I deceived you to persuade you.”

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“Hmm. It’s certainly possible to think that way. If it’s for investigating and infiltrating the Rilfetten Tribe more deeply, it makes sense.”

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But despite his words, Talpon wasn’t doubting me at all.

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“I can tell your pure mana scent isn’t hidden by such a small lie. Or rather, even without that, I’ve seen you before. So, I don’t doubt you.”

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“He is honest, steady, brave, and smart. But sometimes he seems reckless and blunt, making him seem unreliable.”

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“That’s my honest opinion after seeing you.”

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“Wouldn’t it have been better if you were a survivor of the Kingdom of Wederos? But even if you’re not, I still consider you a friend.”

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His hand, which had been holding the plan, was now extended towards me.

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“Karsein, I don’t want to lose such a great friend over something trivial.”

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Facing me.

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He looked into my eyes, hoping I would take his hand.

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Waiting.

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I reluctantly took his hand.

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“You might get hit on the back of your head every time you think like that, Talpon.”

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“Ha. If it’s about getting hit on the back of the head, I won’t lose either. You know what happened to the nobles from the Empire, right?”

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“Oh, right.”

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Thinking about it, they were from the Western regions.

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“So, let’s get to the point. The Westerners have always been tasked with eliminating monsters. It’s practically their job. But 11 years ago, they were overwhelmed by a sudden surge of monsters.”

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“Overwhelmed…?”

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“At that time, how many people died… It’s hard to imagine, so let me be specific. Out of twenty tribes, only four survived.”

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“…”

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That’s not just a few deaths.

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They must have been nearly wiped out.

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“The monsters were incredibly strong compared to what we’ve faced before. Each one was twice as powerful, and there were countless numbers of them. We had to join forces quickly. Four or five tribes had to unite to survive.”

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But Talpon added that some tribes managed to survive without uniting.

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“Those tribes were from the Kingdom of Wederos, weren’t they?”

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“Yes. The Kingdom of Wederos was the strongest among the Westerners. They were so strong that they were considered a kingdom rather than a tribe.”

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“Then why did the Kingdom of Wederos fall? That doesn’t make sense.”

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It was said that several tribes needed to unite to stop the monsters.

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Yet the Kingdom of Wederos stood alone against them.

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“Considering their strength, they could have held out. They shouldn’t have fallen. There must have been a reason.”

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“Exactly, Karsein.”

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“What?”

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“There were two reasons why the Kingdom of Wederos made this sacrifice. First, they knew that once they left their position, the monsters entering the Empire would slaughter the people.”

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“The Duke House of Bargrand had to be protected. They might have controlled the most territories and housed the most people.”

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“They sacrificed themselves to save the Duke House of Bargrand. But there was another reason.”

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Talpon pointed at me with his index finger.

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“They sent you, the youngest prince of the Kingdom of Wederos, to the Duke House of Bargrand to save you.”

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“…”

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***

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I wanted to uncover the truth about the Kingdom of Wederos through investigation.

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The story was more complex than I imagined, making my head hurt.

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“This plan… We can read it. It’ll just take some time to decode.”

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It would take a while to return it.

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Summarizing what I heard from Talpon:

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A sudden attack by monsters 11 years ago.

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The sacrifices made by the Westerners and the Kingdom of Wederos.

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Their sacrifices were tied to the Duke House of Bargrand and Karsein.

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“This isn’t just a game setting anymore.”

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This isn’t a setting; it’s the background. A major story line that has continued since past events.

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There’s not much to investigate…

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“But I have to investigate this.”

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▶EX Episode. Traces of the Kingdom of Wederos are ongoing.◀

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▶Obtain information related to the Kingdom of Wederos.◀

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▶You can get anything you want when your achievement level reaches its maximum.◀

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[Current Achievement Level: 75%]

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“Aah, it’s cold.”

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Cold water touched my cheek. Surprised, I turned my head, and Harnier smiled with her fox-like eyes.

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“You must be really surprised. Ahaha!”

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“What a weird prank.”

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“But if I just see you standing there, I can’t help but want to play a prank.”

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Harnier handed me a drink.

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It must have been this drink that touched my cheek earlier.

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“This symposium, once it ends, I think I might break the highest score.”

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“Really?”

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“Isn’t that a bit too modest?”

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She pouted her lips.

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“No, it’s because of you. I couldn’t have done it alone. So, asking for something isn’t weird.”

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“Oh, I see. No need to worry about it.”

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While I helped Harnier, I benefited more.

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Thanks to the soil, I easily completed the Clue and Prove Event.

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With the information from the Merchant Guild of Plesia, I got a huge advantage in another Clue and Prove Event.

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Even though I helped a little with the territory, it’s not enough compared to how much I benefited. I could have searched more if I wanted to.

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“Cold.”

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The cold drink touched my cheek again.

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“Aah.”

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“That’s not what I want. Think about it a bit more. Who knows?”

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…There’s nothing I particularly want.

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Once the symposium ends, we’ll find the culprit who contaminated the Shatren Territory. Preparations until the last day should be enough. I can get the missing information from Ferdy.

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The issue of the residents dividing should also be resolved. Daike and Talpon’s agent abilities should prevent it, and the speed of soil recovery can be controlled by discussing with Brem, Trisha.

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If there’s anything truly necessary, it’s information about the Kingdom of Wederos, but I don’t know anything about that.

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I don’t want to borrow money from her. This is something I decided to solve myself.

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‘I need something to…’

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Groaning, I thought about it but found no answer.

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In the meantime, Harnier proposed an idea.

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“Seems like you don’t have anything in mind… Then, can I choose?”

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“Of course.”

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“Then…”

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Looking at me with a sideways glance, she cautiously spoke.

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“After this symposium, we’ll go on a trip. So, I’ll give it to you then.”

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What will she give after the symposium?

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…I can’t guess.

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Is she planning to give chocolate like before?

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No, that wouldn’t matter even if she gave it now… And it doesn’t seem like Harnier would be satisfied with something like that.

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“Oh, see you then! I’ll be mad if you forget or miss it?”

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“Um… Yeah.”

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Turning sharply, Harnier left after urging me to make a promise.

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I wonder what she’ll give.

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*Ding!*

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▶Episode XI. The Source of Contamination is ongoing.◀

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▶Prove and punish those who contaminated Shatren at the 21st Eastern Nobles’ Meeting.◀

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▶Raise the development level of Shatren Territory and achieve a certain score.◀

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Don’t forget.

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This is just a side note; the main episode is constantly targeting my life.

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Since it’s difficult to get more information about the Kingdom of Wederos, I need to focus on solving the given episodes now.

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“Summer is coming soon.”

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Feeling the humidity of the approaching summer, I picked up the report on the Shatren Territory.

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***

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We’ve reached the seventh week.

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Until now, the content of the plan hadn’t been decoded. With Talpon saying he’d been struggling, I had no choice but to wait.

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During this time, soil recovery progressed in the Shatren Territory.

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Although it looked like the residents were still divided from the outside, they united and followed my instructions after realizing fertilizer was being applied externally.

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Taking preemptive measures on some fields accelerated the recovery speed. All that’s left is waiting until the presentation day.

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Mostly, this time is used for training with Pollox, who now has free time.

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“…Your growth rate is monstrous. Since awakening my mana, I’ve changed dramatically.”

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Yeah.

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I’m quite surprised too.

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Talpon thought it was just a test, but he didn’t expect me to be able to fight Pollox at this level.

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■Karsein Bargrand■ – 18 years old

Lv. 63

▶Your SP automatically goes to ??? stats!◀

▶Strength 6.48

▶Agility 7.70

▶Endurance 8.00

▶HP 6.33

▶Resistance 1.60

▶??? 63%

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Although I haven’t been tracking stat changes, consistent management seems to have led to a gradual increase in stats.

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Of course, Pollox is one of the strongest warriors among the Westerners, so if we fought seriously, I’d still lose.

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After all, he’s not an NPC designed to be beaten.

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This game may be a joke, but it’s a fantasy-filled game.

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The system is designed for players to grow, with mana awakening as a key element. Skill levels show how familiar you are with mana manipulation, leaving room for additional growth.

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However, I’m starting to hit a limit.

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Stats aren’t changing drastically with intense training, and while experience accumulates, the growth potential offered by the game system is significant.

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To prepare for upcoming episodes in Chapter 3, I need to enhance the power I’ve gained in the game.

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And… I’ll need to use that power soon.

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There are plenty of reasons to strengthen myself.

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Pollox nodded at my words and started explaining.

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“First, let’s talk about the Westerners. The Rilfetten Tribe’s strength lies in their sense of smell. You know that, right?”

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“Yeah.”

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“Each Western tribe has powers related to their senses. Yarik fights with swords, we Rilfetten smell mana, Lindle reads unusual sounds to hear the whispers of mana. Other tribes are the same. We all read emotions through mana. But,”

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He covered my eye with his hand.

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“Vision is different. Only one tribe, no, the Kingdom of Wederos, can see things.”

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Pollox pointed at me with the hand that had been covering his eye.

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“The mana threads you see. That’s the power of the Kingdom of Wederos.”

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Mana threads appeared when we defeated the Scorpion King.

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But only two people mentioned seeing mana threads.

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“Did you hear it from Talpon?”

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“Yeah. I accidentally ended up telling you like this, but it was important. Talpon was the one who first noticed you were a foreigner.”

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So that’s why he didn’t say anything when we met again.

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I thought maybe Pollox, being a Westerner, could tell me about the Kingdom of Wederos.

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But that’s a dead end.

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“Perhaps it’s a suitable power for your master. Train it more. Of course, since it’s a unique power of the Kingdom of Wederos, it’s hard for us to help.”

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Pollox gave me this advice and patted my shoulder lightly before leaving.

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A vision specialized in reading the flow of mana.

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The power of the Kingdom of Wederos.

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Since I don’t have any information on this, I have to figure it out on my own.

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Days passed.

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Week seven flew by, and the time had come.