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Chapter 156: More Trouble Ahead (1) · Nov 01, 2026

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151 Chapter 151: Total Chaos 2026-11-01
152 Chapter 152: The Hollow 2026-11-01
153 Chapter 153: Demon and King 2026-11-01
154 Chapter 154: Beyond the Veil (1) 2026-11-01
155 Chapter 155: Beyond the Veil (2) 2026-11-01
156 Chapter 156: More Trouble Ahead (1) 2026-11-01
157 Chapter 157: More Trouble Ahead (2) 2026-11-01
158 Chapter 158: Between Reality and Illusion (1) 2026-11-01
159 Chapter 159: Between Reality and Illusion (2) 2026-11-01
160 Chapter 160: The Demon Prince 2026-11-01
161 Chapter 161: The Island Trial (1) 2026-11-01
162 Chapter 162: The Island Trial (2) 2026-11-01
163 Chapter 163: Daemon Valerion 2026-11-01
164 Chapter 164: Surrounded by Foes 2026-11-01
165 Chapter 165: Complete Chaos 2026-11-01
166 Chapter 166: The First Step into the Island Trial 2026-11-01
167 Chapter 167: Towards Another Hell 2026-11-01
168 Chapter 168: When the Nightmare Begins 2026-11-01
169 Chapter 169: Dominance of the First Years 2026-11-01
170 Chapter 170: Storms on the Horizon 2026-11-01
171 Chapter 171: Clash Beneath the Wing of Night 2026-11-01
172 Chapter 172: Clash of the Elite (1) 2026-11-01
173 Chapter 173: Clash of the Elite (2) 2026-11-01
174 Chapter 174: Clash of the Elite (3) 2026-11-01
175 Chapter 175: Nightmare of Mensis 2026-11-01
176 Chapter 176: The True Trial 2026-11-01
177 Chapter 177: The Awaited Showdown 2026-11-01
178 Chapter 178: Snow Lionheart vs Daemon Valerion 2026-11-01
179 Chapter 179: Pride of a Warrior 2026-11-01
180 Chapter 180: Cold war 2026-11-01
181 Chapter 181: The True Predator 2026-11-01
182 Chapter 182: Dragon and Serpent 2026-11-01
183 Chapter 183: Approaching the End 2026-11-01
184 Chapter 184: The Princess’s Move 2026-11-01
185 Chapter 185: Twists of Fate 2026-11-01
186 Chapter 186: A Quiet Night 2026-11-01
187 Chapter 187: Cursed Power 2026-11-01
188 Chapter 188: The Final Days 2026-11-01
189 Chapter 189: The Moonlight Scheme 2026-11-01
190 Chapter 190: Unveiling the Conspiracy 2026-11-01
191 Chapter 191: One-Sided Battle 2026-11-01
192 Chapter 192: Until Death 2026-11-01
193 Chapter 193: The End of the Trial 2026-11-01
194 Chapter 194: Preliminaries Results 2026-11-01
195 Chapter 195: Quarterfinal Draw 2026-11-01
196 Chapter 196: The Chosen Hero 2026-11-01
197 Chapter 197: The Hardship of the Nightmare 2026-11-01
198 Chapter 198: The Beginning of the Victoriad 2026-11-01
199 Chapter 199: A Hero and an Assassin 2026-11-01
200 Chapter 200: Daemon Valerion vs Danzo Smasher 2026-11-01

Chapter 156: More Trouble Ahead (1)

— Frey Starlightʼs Pov —

”Itʼs been a long time...”

With mixed feelings, I stood there, staring absentmindedly at the familiar place before me.

The Temple.

I called it familiar, but it had changed a lot.

The moment I stepped through the main gate and passed all the formal security checks... I found myself here again.

The sharp noise of countless students bustling through their routines had returned.

Without warning, the Temple was once again full of life. Students had come pouring back in after the fallout of the last attack.

It was all quite... unclear.

At the same time, I could spot several new buildings that hadnʼt existed two months ago.

The architectural technology had advanced to a degree that genuinely impressed me—fast, efficient, and elegant.

I brushed my hair back with a faint smile as I made my way forward.

The Temple wasnʼt the only thing that had changed.

There was a stark difference between the Frey of today and the Frey who had first stepped into this place just a few months prior.

As I made my way toward the Elite Dorms, a familiar voice interrupted me.

”Frey Starlight?”

I turned slowly toward the strangely resonant voice beside my ear—only to find a short figure with white hair looking up at me.

”Wow... you really kept me waiting, Starlight.”

”Ellen White. To think the Elite Student Council President herself would welcome me... Iʼm honored.”

I kept my tone composed despite my surprise. I hadnʼt expected to see her here—but I could guess the reason.

Ellen smiled and gestured for me to follow her.

”Your attitude hasnʼt changed one bit, even if your face has. Come with me, Starlight.”

”May I ask exactly where youʼre taking me?”

As we walked through the Templeʼs various facilities, I tried to fish out some information from the girl ahead.

”I donʼt know much about you, Frey, but I doubt youʼre so dense that you havenʼt already figured it out.”

I didnʼt deny her words—I simply muttered,

”The Administration... Supervisorʼs Office? Or perhaps the Headmaster himself.”

”Itʼs the last one.”

Ellen stopped walking, wearing a meaningful smile.

”The current Headmaster wishes to meet you.”

”…”

Iʼd expected this the moment I heard about the appointment of a new Headmaster. But who wouldʼve thought heʼd summon me from the very first moment?

Itʼs probably connected to my month-long disappearance while I was recovering... and what happened within the Moonlight family.

I clenched my fist tightly.

Iʼve repeated this scenario so many times it feels like my mouth might fall off... but here we are again.

A new variable had emerged before my eyes.

Bloodmader had been removed from his position as Headmaster, and someone else had taken his place.

That wasnʼt supposed to happen in the original story.

Bloodmader was meant to remain in charge until the war began.

But here we are. Something—or someone—had interfered with the future I once knew. And the first thing that came to mind... was what Ada had mentioned.

The unknown man with blue eyes.

Somehow, it felt like I was in a constant tug-of-war with that entity.

I didnʼt care much about changes to the storyline. All I wanted was to win the Victoriad, then disappear once I figured out how to return to my own world.

This world already had its own hero—one destined to fail, sure, but a hero nonetheless.

Still, I couldnʼt ignore the new Headmaster. After all, he could become a serious obstacle for me.

Whatever the case… Iʼll find out soon enough.

Because right now, Iʼm about to meet the new Headmaster.

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Ellen White had done her part, guiding me all the way to the Headmasterʼs office. Standing before a relatively large door, I could feel the suffocating pressure of the man behind it.

He hadnʼt bothered to conceal his power or show the slightest consideration for those nearby. The static in the air prickled against my skin the closer I got.

I waited, expecting Ellen to enter first—but clearly, that wasnʼt her intention.

”Iʼve done my job already. From here on, youʼre on your own, Starlight.”

I sighed as I reached for the door handle.

”You couldʼve at least helped a little…”

Ellen White gave me a half-smirk, amused by my situation.

”Good luck, Frey. Thatʼs all the help I can offer.”

”How generous of you…”

Without dragging it out any further, I stepped inside—and there he was.

The room was simple: two couches with a table between them, and at the far end, a desk buried beneath meticulously organized stacks of documents and paperwork.

Seated there was a man with neatly parted blond hair, wearing a finely tailored military uniform adorned with a single medal that looked far too valuable to be ordinary.

His face was sharp, stern—difficult to imagine him ever smiling.

The current Headmaster of the Temple—and the Emperorʼs brother.

Ivar Valerion.

The strongest archer in the Empire.

Before someone like him, I wanted to get things over with as fast as possible.

”Excuse me. Iʼm Frey Starlight, an elite student from Class B. I was told that you requested to see me.”

Ivar remained silent, continuing his work without looking up, but motioned for me to sit on one of the couches—so I did, without complaint.

It seemed he wasnʼt planning to speak to me anytime soon.

I sat there, waiting for him to finish sorting through his mountain of paperwork. The wait dragged on.

I could tell he was trying to play some kind of mental game—an intimidation tactic. That mightʼve worked on me in the past, but now it was far too late for that.

If he asked me to sleep here, I probably could. Let alone just sitting still.

Minutes passed. Then hours.

But the new Headmaster refused to move.

And finally—after what felt like an eternity—Ivar stirred.

He placed the last stack of papers aside and rose swiftly from his seat, crossing the room to sit on the couch across from me.

This time, his golden eyes locked directly onto mine. No—through mine, if anything.

It felt as if I were completely exposed before him.

Then, without preamble, the so-called Headmaster opened his mouth and spoke his first words.

”Frey Starlight… leave the Temple.”

His voice was crisp and clear—I knew I hadnʼt misheard him.

Still, I had to confirm.

”Excuse me… but what did you just say?”