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While his brother was doing his jobs as usual, Arty was also doing activities that seemed to have become her habit. She practiced using Magic in the former dojo building.
Beside her, Saeldir observed as Arty entered a state of meditation. A luminous Magic aura radiated from her form, casting an ethereal glow. As an Archmage, Saeldir could keenly sense the remarkable surge in Arty's Magic, a growth that was occurring with astonishing speed even within this brief span of time.
Saeldir thought it was caused by several important factors. Arty as Erend's sister must have spent a lot of time with him so she was also infected with Erend's Magic power. Just like Adrien and Billy.
In addition, the Magic awakening that occurs here is also a clear factor affecting her growth. Arty's Magic was on par with ordinary Elves now and hopefully, it was enough to help her overcome any obstacles that would appear.
Saeldir stared at Arty's face quietly. Her oval face was originally covered with a few pimples but now all the pimples have disappeared after her body adapted to Magic.
Even so, Saeldir did not see any difference. From the first time he saw her, Arty still looked the same.
A smile appeared on Saeldir's lips. He had to start admitting that he was attracted to Arty after a few days and the small talk they had. At first, Saeldir didn't expect to feel something like this for a human. However, after what Aurdis had experienced he no longer felt that this was impossible.
But what makes Saeldir a bit doubtful is that Arty is Erend's sister. He didn't know what Erend would do to him if he found out.
'Argh, no use thinking about that.' Saeldir shook his head to drive away the thought. There were more important things he had to think about. The influence of the creatures of Chaos Realm in this world has not disappeared and may even get worse.
After hearing about what happened from Aurdis - who heard it from Erend - Saeldir thought the creature was quite intelligent. Saeldir never likes smart enemies because they just do the unexpected and things can end badly.
Fortunately, eliminating the influence of other beings who have the ability to possess is not a difficult matter. They already have the most appropriate spell and method so Saeldir doesn't worry too much.
Aurdis and Aerchon were enough to prepare the spell. Moreover, his apprentices also helped them.
Arty suddenly opened her eyes. Saeldir woke up from his reverie and immediately approached her.
"How do you feel?" Saeldir asked.
Arty smiled before answering. "I feel great."
That smile rubbed off on Saeldir. "Good. It means you don't have to worry about losing control."
Arty just meditated for the umpteenth time. She did this to gain full control of all the natural elements that she manipulated and created.
Arty should have manipulated the natural elements that were already in front of her first to learn control. However, Saeldir saw for himself that Arty was already able to create natural elements from his own Magic. That indicated her Magic was already at a more advanced stage than it should be.
"What else can I do?" Arty asked in an excited tone.
"Hmm." Saeldir pondered for a few moments. "You want to learn how to fight?"
Hearing that Arty even immediately jumped from her position. The girl's eyes twinkled at Saeldir.
"That will be great! Yes! I want to know how to use this to fight!" Arty said.
Saeldir smiled at her behavior. he asked. "Why are you so excited? I didn't know you like to fight."
Arty flustered. How could she stupidly point that out to Saeldir? It would only make her look like a brutal, battle-crazed girl.
"I-I just wanted to be able to help more," Arty said. "All this time you guys have been busy helping solve the problems in our world and I can only watch because I can't do anything."
"You know that's not true." Saeldir shook his head.
"Essentially, I want to quickly be able to use this Magic to fight so I can help Erend and the others."
Saeldir nodded in understanding. "Very well. Let's begin, then."
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Night had finally arrived back in this world. Arty had just finished training with Saeldir and went straight to her house. However, beyond her expectations, someone visited their house. It was already nine o'clock in the evening, a time that was not proper for anyone to visit other than for important business.
Arty entered her house. She immediately saw her mother sitting upright in the living room chair. But there is something wrong with her mom. She looked pale and her blank eyes stared ahead. She didn't even blink.
"Mom!" Arty immediately ran to approach her. However, it left her completely off guard.
Arty didn't notice someone standing on the other side of the door. When Arty ran up to her mom, the figure also ran towards her and hit Arty on the nape hard. The blow knocked Arty unconscious on the floor.
That figure was none other than Jason with his eyes filled with cold white fog. He grinned seeing Arty and her mom already under his control.
"Now, let's see what you will do, Dragonborn."
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At the presidential palace, all the soldiers were carrying out their peaceful escort duties like the previous days.
No danger is coming. It made them so much more relaxed than before.
"I feel like I'm retiring," said one soldier.
"Me too. Even though we should have gone to deal with whatever it was that caused this riot," another soldier chimed in.
They continued to engage in a conversation that contained complaints. Meanwhile, Adrien, Billy, and Erend were nearby with their minds.
"How long do you think it will be until Aurdis and the others finish?" Adrien asked with a stiff face. "I have some kind of bad feeling."
"Everything will be fine, Captain," Billy said, trying to comfort his captain even though he wasn't sure what he was saying either.
"We will take care of everything well, Captain. Like always," Erend replied.
Even though he had heard that, Adrien's expression still didn't change. The bad feeling in his heart had not disappeared.
Suddenly, a butler came out of the house and approached the three of them.
"The president ordered Sergeant Drake to his office," the butler said to the point.
Adrien and Billy, of course, immediately felt surprised by the order. They eyed the servant with obvious astonishment.
"Why did the president order that?" Adrien asked. "Does he have any errands for Sergeant Drake?"
"I'm sorry, sir, I'm just a butler in this palace. So I don't know anything," the butler said while shaking his head with a regretful face.
Although the three of them were astonished, they couldn't turn their heads toward the president's order. Even if there is any threat, Erend can definitely overcome it with his power.
"Alright." Erend stood up and followed the servant. He still couldn't guess what President Julius wanted to talk to just himself. It seems strange.
Erend entered the president's office and saw Julius standing in front of the window behind his work chair. Julius didn't immediately turn around when he saw Erend enter.
"You call me, sir?" said Erend.
Julius turned around. "Ah, Drake. You've come." Julius walked towards Erend with slow steps.
Erend frowned looking at the president who somehow looked strange in his eyes. The president's gestures look different. Erend felt... as if the shadows surrounding him even seemed darker than usual.
"Mr. President?" Erend asked.
"Yes?" Julius smiled. Now he was right in front of Erend.
"What is the need for you to call me here alone?" Erend asked.
"I just want to talk," Julius said. That grin that looked terrible made Erend suspicious.
"What do you want to talk about?" Erend asked while preparing himself. He was sure that what was in front of him was not Julius. However, what Julius said next shocked Erend so that he, who was ready to attack, canceled his intention.
"Your family is in the Chaos Realm now," Julius said in a calm voice and a faint smile still adorning his lips. "If you want to save them, you must go to the Chaos Realm by yourself."
Erend's surprise immediately turned into anger when he heard about his family.
"You dare threaten my family?" Erend's voice cracked with anger, his eyes narrowed into icy slits. "You've crossed a line. I won't stand this any longer. You're going to regret doing all of this."
With every word, his voice grew stronger, resonating with determination and an unmistakable intensity. The threat to his family acted as a catalyst, propelling him from shock to a blazing inferno of fury.
Even so, Erend knew he could not act rashly. This creature that was in the body of President Julius took his family hostage and placed them in the Chaos Realm. If he is not careful, the safety of his family could be threatened.
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