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Chapter 465 Moving Pieces
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Chapter 465 Moving Pieces
Ilea returned the two enchanters to the Sentinel headquarters, leaving them in two unoccupied rooms to not wake them up. Unconsciousness might just be the only way to make them get some sleep at this point. Workaholics.
She herself hadnt slept much either lately but there was just so much to do. Im one of them too, am I not?
Ilea wondered if she could do the same without her Mental Resistance, eating a few bites of food as she rushed to the arena. She was a little late but the pay made most of the adventurers stay.
Even the Shadows were present still.
Welcome everyone. Lets get back to it, shall we, Ilea said as she appeared before them, a smile on her face as an ashen mist formed around her. Give me your magic, my minions!
The training passed without major incidents, quite a few of her resistances leveling in the process. She spent her time healing herself and thinking about the past night. The Basilisk made it clear that she might just not be ready yet to kill a level one thousand being.
Nor did it seem morally acceptable to her. The Sand Elemental, maybe. The Ascended, definitely. The Basilisk and Trakorov on the other hand seemed to her like somewhat intelligent animals, nor mindless monsters that attacked with abandon.
If she killed the creature, it would feel like killing Bambis mom. She had become rather ruthless but Ilea hadnt joined the dark side entirely. At the very least she thought that was the case.
She proceeded with lunch at the Sentinel headquarters, surprising some of the students eating nearby. Some even joined her but remained quiet, reading her mood.
So no four mark achievement for the third class if theyre all as powerful as the ones Ive met so far. And the way levels are calculated for monsters, it would seem they all should be. Which means I could get my third class soon.
She checked her advancements from the morning session, tapping her cheek as she shoveled food into her mouth.
ding Oxygen Repository reaches lvl 5
ding Arcane Magic Resistance reaches 3rd lvl 13
ding Crystal Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 6
ding Dark Magic Resistance reaches lvl 20
ding Dark Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 1
Dark Magic Resistance 2nd lvl 1
You have stood against a being of true darkness. Its magic was not able to pierce your defenses and you stand to tell the tale. This skill will help you repeat such actions.
Your body is attuned to the effects of the dark. You may traverse areas imbued by it without harm, nor will all creatures that dwell within see you as something not part of their domain.
ding Earth Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 8
ding Earth Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 9
ding Mist Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 13
ding Mist Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 14
ding Poison Resistance reaches 3rd lvl 2
ding Smoke Magic Resistance reaches lvl 4
ding Smoke Magic Resistance reaches lvl 7
ding Sound Magic Resistance reaches lvl 9
ding Sound Magic Resistance reaches lvl 11
ding Void Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 14
ding Water Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 9
Another set of levels. Not enough for another third tier point nor perhaps an achievement. Every resistance in the second tier would add to the potential density of her ash, in this case most certainly the most impacting change.
I wonder if the element is inherently magical, Ilea thought and swirled around a little bit of ash, to the surprise and terror of the nearby students.
A marble formed, reflecting little light as its form turned smooth, more ash added to it as its size remained the same. The added weight did not impact her ability to move it. Could I reach a point where its structure changes? What would ash become? Charcoal? Diamond? I wish there was a chemistry professor in these lands on the other hand, they might just go insane because everything they learned didnt make any sense around here.
Ilea wondered if the marbles she created could theoretically reach a density where they had a graspable pull on their surrounding. A long way off for that, she thought. The sheer weight of a projectile like that would make for a wonderful impact, more so than a benefit like gravity would have.
You seem lost, Trian said as he joined the table.
Things to consider plus I might have started something stupid in Riverwatch, she said with a sigh.
The request for help? he asked.
Yes slavers coming to reclaim their taken, property, she said, saying the last word with disdain.
You took them down? Trian said.
Killed those that attacked. The rest fled, she said.
You should have killed them all, the man replied, continuing to eat.
The result would be the same. Now at least some people might rethink their choices, she retorted.
They will know who did it. And they will respond in kind. Its difficult to change someones beliefs, if they have been taught that they are true for the duration of their whole life.
She shrugged. Thats a good thing. They might look for me instead of focusing on Riverwatch, she said.
But it was them who called for you. All they know is that a Shadow came and slaughtered their people, Trian said. The nobles of Baralia are more individualistic. They rarely consider their king or country when making decisions. Do you know who sent them?
Harken, she replied.
Hmm, I know little of him. Lord Rowan Harken. I believe he is known to be strict but fair, a man of principle, though you and me may not agree with his views on things. His lands may not be the worst to live in as a slave, compared to some of the others, he said.
That doesnt change the fact that he holds people, as property, Ilea said.
True. You understand however, that many believe slavery to be beneficial. I know of a few families in Lys that would gladly introduce the concept again in the empire, Trian said.
Again?
Oh yes, that was centuries past however. The economic stability without slavery present shows that it isnt necessary. Let alone the misery, death and pain it brought. You could argue that some of the training facilities the nobles manage are borderline slavery but most ignore them. A few children are not enough to antagonize a powerful noble house, Trian explained. He shook his head at the thought.
There is an argument to be made that incredible structures as seen in many of Baralias cities cannot be build in lands without slavery but I would say with enough gold and capable mages, the same could be achieved. It may take more time, he added.
Virilya seems pretty impressive to me, Ilea said, ignoring the comments about training facilities. She would confront the responsible people if she came across something like that but getting involved without any knowledge was foolish. Her money and Claire could maybe achieve more on that front. Maybe the rejects could be bought up and brought to Ravenhall.
It is. And yet you havent been to Baralia. Their cities are monuments to their power and wealth. Its like a competition between clusters of noble families. Same goes for their assassin orders, mages and other trained and brainwashed individuals, he said.
Hmm, I met the Vowed. Implants in their teeth that explode in case they get too far from a ring. Nasty that, she said.
Oho? Theyre quite famous. Did you fight them?
She waved him off. No, I took out the implants and told them to go report to a guard captain I know in Riverwatch.
Ah, I see. They will probably find it difficult to adjust to a free life, he mused. Your lesson should start in a few minutes by the way.
Ah yes, the torture chamber, Ilea said and finished her plate.
She smiled at the students sitting at the table, listening to the whole conversation. Theyd have a lot to gossip about.
Ilea continued with her training, using the bow while injuring and healing the class with her ash. Trian and the enchanters had joined as well. Perhaps it would help the students to see some of the teachers going through the same pain and torment.
It filled her with pride that every last one of the students participated this afternoon.
A few would soon reach the second tier of Pain Tolerance, something that likely wasnt possible without a healer present. One that could take care of mental strains too.
The rest of her day Ilea spent with a short dancing lesson, telling Claire of her job in Riverwatch, and lastly a visit to the Caverns of Rot and her newfound silent friends, the Specters.
She was back in her routine, now once again having enough time to eat in between. Sometimes even for a nap. The next few days passed without a major incident, if one didnt consider the dangerous near death experiences with the Specters as incidents. They didnt invent new tactics to pin her down luckily, otherwise she might have had to find new dancing partners.
ding Azarinth Awakening reaches 3rd lvl 27
ding Azarinth Awakening reaches 3rd lvl 28
ding Blink reaches 3rd lvl 23
ding Blink reaches 3rd lvl 24
ding Sentinel Sphere reaches 3rd lvl 17
ding Sentinel Sphere reaches 3rd lvl 19
ding Sentinel Core reaches 3rd lvl 26
ding Sentinel Core reaches 3rd lvl 27
ding Azarinth Fighting reaches 3rd lvl 28
ding Azarinth Perception reaches 3rd lvl 15
ding Azarinth Perception reaches 3rd lvl 16
ding Azarinth Reversal reaches 3rd lvl 18
ding Aspect of Ash reaches 3rd lvl 27
ding Aspect of Ash reaches 3rd lvl 28
ding True Ash Creation reaches 3rd lvl 25
ding Ash and Ember Unity reaches 3rd lvl 23
ding Ashen Wings reaches 3rd lvl 18
ding Ashen Wings reaches 3rd lvl 19
ding Eyes of Ash reaches 3rd lvl 10
ding Eyes of Ash reaches 3rd lvl 11
ding Avatar of Ash reaches 3rd lvl 24
ding Avatar of Ash reaches 3rd lvl 25
ding Keeper of Ash reaches 3rd lvl 24
ding Deviant of Humanity reaches lvl 6
ding Heavy Archery reaches lvl 8
ding Monster Hunter reaches 2nd lvl 8
ding Oxygen Repository reaches lvl 6
ding Oxygen Repository reaches lvl 8
ding Sage of Torment reaches lvl 4
ding Sage of Torment reaches lvl 6
ding Veteran reaches 3rd lvl 2
ding Arcane Magic Resistance reaches 3rd lvl 14
ding Blood Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 19
ding Blood Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 20
Ilea reached the Blood Magic milestone on the second day, immediately investing a point to advance it to the third tier.
- Blood Magic Resistance
You have made masters of blood magic your enemies, pushing through and surviving despite the odds. Your body has been ravaged by this school of magic so many times, any count would be meaningless. Creatures beyond your imagination have tried to kill you, without success.
Blood Magic Resistance 3rd lvl 1
The arts of blood manipulation can be deceptive and dangerous to both ally and foe. You have stood against the old magic and lived. Next time your chance of survival will be even higher.
2nd stage: Masters of this ancient art have found ways to use the very essence of your life against you. With sheer ferocity, you have shown that not every creature born of blood is prey alone. They will find it a challenge to invade and use what belongs to you alone.
3rd stage: Your very blood has changed and evolved. While it may still be susceptible to change and foreign influence, it will not take the abuse lightly. Enemies will find their blood magic will demand a sacrifice should they choose to injure you. You may deactivate this effect.
She found the effect would result in a reduced effect of the spells hitting the casters themselves. The Specters had minor ruptures ravaging their bodies after they used the ability against her. Not enough to kill them luckily. The creatures regenerated and didnt seem to feel pain, making them a great party to test the third tier on.
Ilea wondered if she would get some form of Blood Magic as a general skill if she used the feedback often enough. Realistically, it would just level the Resistance but one could hope.
ding Bone Magic Resistance reaches lvl 11
ding Bone Magic Resistance reaches lvl 16
ding Crystal Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 7
ding Crystal Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 8
ding Dark Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 2
ding Divination Magic Resistance reaches lvl 3
ding Earth Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 10
ding Earth Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 11
ding Flesh Magic Resistance reaches lvl 6
ding Heat Resistance reaches 3rd lvl 6
ding Mist Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 15
ding Rot Resistance reaches lvl 2
ding Rot Resistance reaches lvl 4
ding Smoke Magic Resistance reaches lvl 8
ding Smoke Magic Resistance reaches lvl 12
ding Sound Magic Resistance reaches lvl 12
ding Sound Magic Resistance reaches lvl 13
ding Void Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 15
ding Void Magic Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 16
ding Water Resistance reaches 2nd lvl 10
ding Wind Resistance reaches 3rd lvl 2
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The officer bowed, going to one knee as he addressed Lord Harken. The scout reports are conclusive. We estimate heavy losses should you wish to take the city within the week.
Rowan scowled, his eyes going from the officer to the map situated on a wooden table within the command tent. A variety of figures had been placed on top of it, carved from wood and stone, each symbolizing one of the many troops at his beck and call. Paid, trained, enslaved or otherwise employed.
His most loyal guards and troops were situated close by. The scouts had been thorough, probing the independent city for the past few days. As annoying as it was, he could only commend the efforts that had gone into strengthening the town.
Riverwatch had been a miserable frontier city when he had last visited eight years prior. A mismatched town of adventurers and people seeking to accomplish their hopes and dreams in the uncivilized and crime ridden independence of the west. A foolish notion.
One that had cost them dearly, only two cities remaining of the downright ridiculous experiment. Rules and laws were there for a reason. Strict and guiding, for all blood lines, be it low born, slave or even noble.
It seemed Alistair Gallian proved to be worthy of his reputation, having taken control of the city despite his low birth. There were exceptions even among slaves and adventurers. Patrols and guards had been strengthened immensely, not just in numbers but in character too. Few could be paid for even scraps of information.
Many of the scouts had to be called back, to not alarm the competent leadership and officers of the city.
Rowan had thought the town an easy target and yet Niphas indecision to conquer the lone standing target proved to be based on more than just incompetence. An attack by storm would cause heavy losses, not just among the soldiers but the population of the town as well.
He sighed, still confident in the operation but annoyed at the set back. A challenge was welcome but at a time like this, he had to keep order in his ranks. Never had he marched with all his people, every soldier, cook, slave, and noble. The logistics was a nightmare. He was carrying supplies in his own storage ring and had to make everyone who possessed an item like that follow suit.
He balled his fists as he thought about his lands, the ridiculous orders from his king. To be driven out of ones own lands. He saw it as his only option. The attempts to retrieve slaves from his territory by Riverwatch proved a perfect opportunity. His reputation would keep the king guessing. Was he responding to the theft with an iron hand or was he defecting? His sons demise at the hands of a Shadow forced him to act. Earlier than he had planned. His useless offspring had wasted all he had been given.
Once Baralia fell, it would be too late for the kings realization, Rowan and his people too far away and not a concern. Lys moved slower than he had anticipated but his advisors had rarely been wrong. Baralia was doomed and so was Wynehold. The only way to escape the fires of war was to relocate, form new alliances and to rebuild Baralia out of the ashes.
If only he had acted when the first signs of incompetence showed in the high king thirty years back.
He pushed the thought back. This wasnt a time for regrets. It was a time for war. A time for change.
What of the Shadow? he asked, looking at the dark winged figurine standing within the forest between his camp and the city of Riverwatch.
It is possible she was employed by the city, or she had a personal reason to attack the camp. Most soldiers had been caught off guard, under equipped, tired or drunk. We estimate her to be of minor concern in the conflict, if she is even still in the area, one of his officers explained.
Harken looked at the man, his gaze making him wince. She slaughtered forty men in the span of mere seconds. If she shows up we have to be prepared. Make sure the Vowed are informed. Focus their efforts on ash magic resistance and add more healers to their squads.
The reports may be exaggerated, my Lord, a nobleman said.
They may be. Her description and the abilities observed coincide with a new song a few bards have started singing in these parts. Lilith of Ravenhall. She too is said to be the main reason Riverwatch and Ravenhall formed an alliance, an officer said.
Harken let them talk.
Songs and an uncertain alliance. Ravenhall doesnt have a standing military, the Shadows Hand acting merely as a mercenary group.
And yet many have been seen participating in the war. It isnt unrealistic to assume her standing on the side of Riverwatch. As to the songs, they may be exaggerated but dont dismiss myths. Our research suggests the bards have not been paid to spread her name.
They could have easily been manipulated, another said.
Rowan stopped them with a gesture. Be it as it may, we have to consider Shadows moving in to assist the town. Prepare gold and make sure our elite is ready to group up in case the reports have not been exaggerated and distorted by fear.
If only they knew more about this alliance. An extended siege was the only way he could make sure his people werent decimated but it brought with it uncertainties. An exciting time indeed, one he deemed himself entirely too old to live through. Rowan ground his teeth, anger flowing through him as he wished he was powerful enough to kill King Baron himself.
Comments
Robin
"The Basilisk and Trakorov on the other hand seemed to her like somewhat intelligent animals, nor mindless monsters that attacked with abandon." This is basically stating "The Basilisk and Trakorov seem intelligent or intelligent". I also feel like a "nor" is usually preceded by another negative, notably "neither". And given that I'm not the only one making such a remark: https://www.google.com/amp/s/dictionary.cambridge.org/amp/british-grammar/neither-neither-nor-and-not-either_2 . To be fair I've seen way worse and AH is not usually making me think about sentence structure.
RageBone
Though many issues arise from the sonic-booms and their potential as a weapon or damaging factor to city's and friends on the way.
RageBone
A supersonic, blinking ilea would be a sight to see a and hear.
MrrC
Hey does anyone remember where her lightning resistance is? Seems weird it didn't level after Basilisk fight and not leveling in resistance training? Is it at 3-30 already?
Seb
Probably the Golden Lily, but even then I wouldn't hold much hope. I'm sure the real human legends are long lost to history and train in relative seclusion
Taxel
i wonder how strong the king of Baralia is when he hinted at not being powerful enough to kill him. Could just mean political power though. Just hoping there are some humans that can actually threaten Ilea.
tibbish
Maybe. But he also seems to be going all in on this and doesn't seem to have any sort of fall back position or viable exit strategy either. Almost sounds a lil' desperate to me. And desperation makes even competent people do stupid things.
quantumsoma
It's been strongly implied that the 3rd class levels at the same rate as the other two (it takes the same amount of experience to progress from 400 to 401 in Kin of Ash as it does to level from 50 to 51 in her 3rd class).
quantumsoma
Yes, it is a double negative. Which makes a positive.
Books McGee
Since he seems like a competent person I wonder if he will end up giving up after seeing Ilea
Han Pol
well people might be more concerned if a group of old elfs defends a human city .
Han Pol
I kinda see it coming she kills him and afterwards wonders why the hell the man had so much money with him. Or so little depending on her assumption of how rich nobles are. And then it was his money to bribe her anyway.
On the contrary, that might just be his best bet... Instead of trying to kill a tiger with a toothpick, use a nice slab of meat (resist training here!) to appease it :D
Venalitor
Well, she is kinda swimming in the kiddy pool right now.
Venalitor
Far too late to start training resistances now, Harken. Not that they'd do much without reaching the third tier anyway. I doubt healers are of much use vs instagib either.
Kazith
She feels too overpowered at this stage. Nigh unkillable and able to kill instantly anyone below 250.
LA
Keep the grind up, I want those skills and res' maxed out before 350!!!
Some Total Kretin
I hope Illea's third class starts at level 1 and levels by using her class skills. I also hope the class is not combat oriented but more in support of teaching or some another thing (pathfinding, teleportation, adventure et cetera). Another direct combat oriented thing is really redundant at this point. It would also make the class level way too fast if it's main skills are used in combat.
Some Total Kretin
I'd say the third tier class will be really weak at the start, it would be too much for her to gain something like what you suggest for a level 1 class. And I'd say it would be better for it to be more along the lines of "Pathfinder", "Adventurer" or "Teacher" with a twist, that would make the class better then the standard schlock but not huge instant powerup. There were all kinds of hints about the third class being a lot weaker then the preceding two and taking time to bear it's fruits (look at the conversation with the "All-fae". What you're suggesting is something that would add another extremely OP thing into ilea's arsenal of already being OP and make itself even more redundant, kinda like the thought of having basilisk hatchling as a pet. I would much rather see her get skill that would power up her auxiliary abilities - like the aformentioned teaching - it would allow her to progress the "teaching arc" without also destroying any more of the careful balance of readable OPness she has now.
tibbish
Probably some in the mid 200s actually, maybe high 200 but that'd probably be the cream of the crop
tibbish
It'll be great if Ilea figures out how to make diamonds and then figures out diamond magic from those golems
Sondre Grøneng
Honestly, I'm fairly certain that taking out and entire army by herself probably borders on easy for her as it doubtful they will have many, if any, people higher than the low 200s. The only effect these people will have on her is give her more mana.
Jason Maskell
" nor will all creatures that dwell within see you as something not part of their domain." That's a double negative. Also, "King Baron" is terrible.
I can imagine Ilea standing against an army: "Look at all those resistances!"
Regnal
Yeah me too. Especially since she has been changed by the previous Bluemoon Grass elixir, it could still be active to some degree in her body. Hopefully this one isn't potentially lethal if she can control the process or heal them through it.
Albedo's Ahoge
That's exactly what I was thinking of as well. Ilea could just smash the gate and walk over slowly to Harken - no one can stop her.
ShadeByTheSea
I think it would have it's own resistance, like cinder magic resistance. It would fit with resistances we've seen so far, though heat would likely help, if they had it high enough.
Scruffleupagas
We have to remember that these scouts know about Riverwatch...but not it's alliance with a group if necromancers that work with a mind weaver who also have trade connections with a group of really old dungeon clearing elves
PloofDoodle
I think the battle will start with simple diplomacy first then if a deal can be reached to keep up the charade of a siege or something else happening rather than a massacre from the get go.
Nate
Curious if Baralia can even field anything that can threaten Ilea at this point.. Sounds like the not-Harkonnens have a setup like the Medics will eventually become, would be interesting to see Ilea take that apart to get some hints, maybe recruit some former slaves. Sure it's probably a long process to convince someone they're no longer property, but isn't that what Trian is for? :P
TroubleFait
Baralia is just so disgusting of a kingdom. Urk. I'm eager to see what you envisioned for the future. Also, killing a Basilisk, an Elemental or any [????] being feels extremely wrong. They all so far inspired such a majestic feeling... well except the Ascended that was a huge prick and the corrupted Sand Elemental of course. Good luck to fell them.
Dominic Falcon
I keep getting this nagging feeling that Ilea's blood will end up being the elixir which creates the healing class that forms the backbone of the Medic Sentinels.
Rip Woodham
It's hard to see now, but that last line definitely seemed like foreshadowing to me. He's not going to stop practicing slavery based on everything we've seen. Neither will the King, who sounds like he's going to be hard to put down and also off his rocker prolonging this whole thing.
j0ntsa
You mean slaughter of the attackers?
Sebastian Viller
Amen to this ^
Joshua Little
Thanks for the chapter.
Michael scott
I don't think Ilea is going to go and kill his former King for him. I do believe if he stops practicing slavery she would let him take over some abandoned town. She will have to wipe out some of his special teams of fighters though. Otherwise he won't think he should have have to. This should be fun to watch.
carebear90
But isn't she only lvl 1 in Ash Resistance? I doubt she'd reach anywhere high enough unless she subdues and "convinces" some ash mages to "train" after the battle.
carebear90
It is not a Blink mark. She still will need to fly there for a few hours after receiving his distress call. Still way faster than anyone could reasonably expect though.
Rip Woodham
Very, very hyped for the Battle of Riverwatch!
Arcanes
Dude, foreplay teasing is a must :)
Ilea's blitz style of attack probably placed her as short-lived berserker in their eyes, especially with the ash meaning she brushes death a lot. This'll be amusing :P
snarleyow
All planning will apparently prove useless due to Ilea giving Dale her mark. An otherwise sharp and competent character royally screwed by tier 3 Blink. I dig it.
Jonathan Walker
Just let her hit lvl 350 already and get that third class and then go wipe out the harken dude and his army like geez man we need to know her third class I MUST know it.
Arcanes
I think harken explains it. He wants to be seen taking revenge, but not abandoning barila. So he attacks the city that wronged him, and after he wins, he takes over the city and settle for the long term. That is what I understood anyway.
Todd Kloos
There are plenty of empty, abandoned cities in the west that they could settle at. It is surprising that they seem so determined to attack one of the two heavily populated and well defended cities instead.
Acquiles Vitorino de Melo Graça
Now, while everyone's been talking about her third class is so near or how it's going to be cool for her to break the siege and defeat an army, but did anyone else notice the noble guy said the vowed should focus on ash resistance? Remember what it does for Illea? It betters her own ash magic. Really hope she somehow levels it to second tier before getting the third class, maybe it will give her something that can strengthen both her classes directly. Also, quite nice that second tier of dark magic, isn't it? Should help with relations to those dark ones under a hero, that guy that pillaged some corpses with the corruption on it even though his troops only came after the brunt of the problem was solved?
Solarlancer
this sounds like a chance for Ilea to make a deal with this guy. she goes and kill's the King and he promises to end Slavery in the country and also make it so he gives protection to the newly independent Ravenhall. The guy seems like he knows his job.
carebear90
Wouldn't that take to much setup time? I mean... The army will allready besieging the city for a few hours once Ilea arrives.
carebear90
Didn't she get that in the blight dungeon with the Rot Spectres?
Han Pol
Clinker would usually be the densest hardest and most compressed ash. Might of course be that something different comes around when jn a magic world.
carebear90
Nice to see, that Harken Junior really was an idiot, when he spouted that nonsense about Baralia not being in any real danger of losing. But maybe that was even fed to him by his father considering, that senior prepared to defect and didn't want to involve himself further in the war. But please yes... an "extended" siege is exactly what you need to do. Extended will amount to a matter of hours as soon as Ilea get's the message, but you can't know that yet. At least it reduces damage to Riverwatch and her people. I wonder how they will react, once they see, that the songs about her weren't describing her powerful enough instead of too powerful. ^^ I guess the only thing that could possibly save him, is taking his own slaves hostage agains Lilith... maybe. But I doubt he would even think of something like that.
Also him leaving the Kingdom will be an indirect blow for them. Like one of the strongest noble faction leaves with all his people... surprise that the King let it slip.
Yo Illea check out my cool new Bahamut form. Mmmm nice good for my Dragon Riding third class bro.
Connor Bruha
That army is going to get decimated when Ilea arrives. Thanks for the chapter.
Pretty sure the kingdom still stands because the new law were shadows couldn't use their strength for wars unless they are defending a city, laws that were introduced by Illea and was aproved by all the current elders. She invading a city to kill the leader would basically give green light to all the murder hobos from the Shadows that just want to kill stuff to gain levels or skills.
Straven
Oh that ending for sure gave a lot of new info, so much for that land lasting a long time if one that high and strong already sees it falling. Oh I'm going to love the next chapter more then likely!!! Thank you for the chapter and please keep up the great work.
Arcanes
Someone should tell him ash is only half of the story. And healing mana intrusion... no resistance against it. So did Ilea stop going to the blight dungeon? A couple resistances there she can also improve. But knowing Ilea, fighting and getting that 3rd tier blood resistance was more important.
Scott
Just a thought for the upcoming siege, weaponizing the unfinished teleportation research.....bury the necessary runes under a little bit of dirt, like a pit trap, sorta.
Atlas Dwarf
Surprised her Flesh Magic Resistance barely leveled. Hoping Harken has some Void users with how close Ilea is to the end of the 2nd tier. I wonder if the hunter elves will show up during the Riverwatch siege. They should be somewhat around considering the dragon one wanted to show off his lvl 300 evolution.
His son wasn't an idiot he was basically a glass flower raised in a golden greenhouse. His morals and views were thought by his dad and the overall structure of the society he grew up on... the only different from his dad is that his dad has a lot more expirience. It wasn't his fault that Illea didn't gave a fuck about him or his father or the empire were they came from.
Seb
*proceeds to kill one monster* *Ding* New Class reached level 250
M. Gunnarsson
You really like the name Baron, huh?
Jack Trowell
Oh boy they are really preparing to attack Riverwatch, the sweet poor summer children, just in time to serve as a stepping stone for illea 3rd class
Chase Clawson
Sounds like Harken is bringing a nice achievement opportunity package to Ilea's door
SoggyBiscuit
Well, that's one noble that is about to see his plans crashing and burning. Wonder if Ilea will just break the siege as a warning, go all out the moment she learns they are attacking Riverwatch or just go kil/talk with all the leaders of Harken's army. She would probably have gotten her 3rd class as well, so I'm also looking forward to that. Love how the novel has been progressing in the recent chapters.
Atlas Dwarf
Not to mention all the other possible magics they have. After all it's fairly rare considering we've only seen seen or heard of 4 ash users so far (Ilea, that criminal, Maro's old friend, and a Shadow member in the past).
Chopper
Seems like 'Lord' Harken has some kind of specialized Vowed kill squad. It might be similar to that time she was attacked by elves when she visited Riverwatch. Illusion and mind magic coupled with poisons and powerful attack spells. Of course they are going to be more than a little dismayed at how ineffective all those things are against our girl.
Morzul
Thanks for the chapter!, stomping an army would be a very fun read : D
David C
When Ilea gets her third class, will it start at level 1? It’ll be insane to see how fast it levels if it does.
BeepBoop
So, will he offer to Lilith the release of all slaves if she kills the King?
MountainFox
They have methods to train Ash Magic Resistance. If Ilea knows about this they won't need to come find her. She'll come find them.
Siggmundur
Ooooh, can't wait for more. The second stage of Dark Magic Resistance needs some revising though.
Thanks for the update can't wait for her third class XD
Author-san is also duking it out with corona-chan too while doing his writting, civil services and over all living.
Tommy Littlefield
Honestly hoping she gets her third class then gets the call and uses that new completely unknown power to stomp these peeps haha (Even though all skills would be level one and probably not that strong)
Michael C
Oooohhhh. This buildup is exciting. Think of all the resistances if she stood in the center of an army.
Tommy Littlefield
Oh those poor fools don’t know what they are in for
Michael scott
Thanks for the chapter. Got the feeling that Harken will make a deal with Ilea. He is trying to get out of his kingdom and set himself up somewhere else. Isn't there several abandoned towns around. He seems a lot smarter than is idiot son was.
Severin Hans
I doubt it, ilea won't work with a slaver unless absolutely needed
Some Total Kretin
Do I see a possible new alliance with the baralian Noble?
Grond (James)
😂😂😂
Athena Alexandria
Oooooo, I wonder how this will go down
Nodlehs
Possible that Rowan isn't stupid enough to engage, not that Ilea will leave him alone.
David Frerich
Yay, can't wait for the confrontation. But i hope Ilea gets her 3rd Class before it. Otherwise i think it would be great if she brings some other shadows with her to Riverwatch to show that the Alliance isn't only about her. Claire and Tirian could use some Action ;)
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Hype :)
Sebastian Prue
Thanks for the chapter!
Alsia
Thank you for the chapter :) Rowan gonna get smacked good by Ilea if he pisses her off. The man with all the slaves attacking her friends and being kind enough to bring all the slaves with him? Mistakes were made by that man :p
Arkeus
Ah, goodbye Harken.
Dominic French
Gosh I'm pretty sure any one under three hundred would just help her replenish her magic with their attacks
Carlo Aquino
I knew it, from the pace of the chapter something big is about to happen. Hope that Ilea would get her long awaited third class soon.
Hoping to see what happens, and so that illea goes to the south desert to search more info
Mislandor
Thank you! Got to be hard keeping up the writing while performing your civil service. Thank you for the updates when you can.
Sean Ulrich
Level up montage!
Ryan Frank
Please stomp the slavers again. Lilith needs more songs!
Knightfire
Very nice!
agentjongon
Interesting
Thank you so much!
