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Chapter 258: A Quiet Night (2) · Nov 01, 2026

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251 Chapter 251: About Love 2026-11-01
252 Chapter 252: The Dark Princess Rises 2026-11-01
253 Chapter 253: Shadows Beneath the Throne (1) 2026-11-01
254 Chapter 254: Shadows Beneath the Throne (2) 2026-11-01
255 Chapter 255: A Night with the Gang 2026-11-01
256 Chapter 256: A Smile in the Dark 2026-11-01
257 Chapter 257: A Quiet Night (1) 2026-11-01
258 Chapter 258: A Quiet Night (2) 2026-11-01
259 Chapter 259: Fifteen Days of Darkness 2026-11-01
260 Chapter 260: The Moon Palace Infiltration 2026-11-01
261 Chapter 261: A Step Into the Darkness (1) 2026-11-01
262 Chapter 262: A Step Into the Darkness (2) 2026-11-01
263 Chapter 263: The King’s Shadow (1) 2026-11-01
264 Chapter 264: The King’s Shadow (2) 2026-11-01
265 Chapter 265: Born from Darkness (1) 2026-11-01
266 Chapter 266: Born from Darkness (2) 2026-11-01
267 Chapter 267: Beneath the Mask 2026-11-01
268 Chapter 268: The Devil’s Seed 2026-11-01
269 Chapter 269: The Battle of Moon Castle (1) 2026-11-01
270 Chapter 270: The Battle of Moon Castle (2) 2026-11-01
271 Chapter 271: The Battle of Moon Castle (3) 2026-11-01
272 Chapter 272: The Battle of Moon Castle (4) 2026-11-01
273 Chapter 273: The Battle of Moon Castle (5) 2026-11-01
274 Chapter 274: The Battle of Moon Castle (6) 2026-11-01
275 Chapter 275: The Abyss Within 2026-11-01
276 Chapter 276: A Peace Worth Chasing 2026-11-01
277 Chapter 277: The Turning Point 2026-11-01
278 Chapter 278: The Devil’s Hand 2026-11-01
279 Chapter 279: Emergency Mission 2026-11-01
280 Chapter 280: A Journey into the Unknown (1) 2026-11-01
281 Chapter 281: A Journey into the Unknow (2) 2026-11-01
282 Chapter 282: Far from home (1) 2026-11-01
283 Chapter 283: Far from home (2) 2026-11-01
284 Chapter 284: Far from home (3) 2026-11-01
285 Chapter 285: Light and Shadow (1) 2026-11-01
286 Chapter 286: Light and Shadow (2) 2026-11-01
287 Chapter 287: Unveiling the Path (1) 2026-11-01
288 Chapter 288: Unveiling the Path (2) 2026-11-01
289 Chapter 289: The Lord of Graves (1) 2026-11-01
290 Chapter 290: The Lord of Graves (2) 2026-11-01
291 Chapter 291: From Nightmare to Nightmare 2026-11-01
292 Chapter 292: A Blade in the Blood 2026-11-01
293 Chapter 293: Crownlands (1) 2026-11-01
294 Chapter 294: Crownlands (2) 2026-11-01
295 Chapter 295: Angry (1) 2026-11-01
296 Chapter 296: Angry (2) 2026-11-01
297 Chapter 297: Echoes of a Forgotten Self 2026-11-01
298 Chapter 298: The One Battle You Can’t Win 2026-11-01
299 Chapter 299: Welcome Back, Frey Starlight 2026-11-01
300 Chapter 300: Once More, Into the Nightmare 2026-11-01

Chapter 258: A Quiet Night (2)

-Frey starlight POV-

...

”This is stupid, guys. No matter what I say, it wonʼt mean anything ... Iʼm not in love with any of them.”

”Stop dodging and spit it out already,” Danzo pushed.

After a moment of thought, I finally gave them what they wanted. Whatever happens, happens.

”If weʼre talking about personality, the princess is the one I feel most comfortable with. But if weʼre talking about my personal preferences in terms of looks and body... then Iʼd choose Uriel Platini.”

The first had the personality most compatible with mine. The second had the mature, full figure that topped them all.

”A very detailed answer...”

”Older women, huh? Frey, you really are something.”

Uriel was five years older than us, so their reactions were only natural.

”Youʼre the ones who wanted an answer. Deal with it.”

”Very on-brand, Frey. Nothing about you is ever normal. But Uriel? Youʼve got good taste. That chest of hers is a dangerous weapon, hehehe...”

After some more shameless banter, everyone eventually passed out. By the time it hit five in the morning, they were all asleep.

Lying awake, I was the only one left sitting at the top of the tower, watching the sunrise in the distance, completely unable to sleep.

”This damn insomnia…”

My thoughts wandered back to everything that had happened... and what awaited me once I returned to the temple.

I was still trying to adapt to this new life. Iʼd already taken some major steps forward…

But I couldnʼt help wondering ... where would it all lead?

The overthinking kept me up. Insomnia gnawed at me as I sat alone, welcoming the first rays of the morning sun.

”Whatʼs got you up this late?”

Apparently, I wasnʼt the only one.

Snow appeared behind me, hands in his pockets.

”You couldnʼt sleep either?”

”Yeah… Sleepingʼs become a real challenge lately.”

We both sat in silence, gazing at the horizon. The height of the tower offered us a breathtaking view of the vast capital, Belgrade.

”So, whatʼs on your mind?” I asked.

”A lot of things... mostly the weight of the responsibility thatʼs been put on me lately.”

To be the hero of the empire ... placed on the same level as the first Emperor, Kazis Valerion... It was a burden only a few could understand.

”What about you?”

I responded with a light smile.

”My problems seem small compared to yours… Letʼs just say Iʼm trying to find a reason to keep living.”

He chuckled too.

”Never figured you were the type to have an existential crisis.”

”Iʼm only eighteen ... just a kid, really. But Iʼve lived a bad life,” I replied.

”We all make mistakes, but youʼre a good guy, Frey.”

”Heh… Iʼm not sure you really know me, then.”

”I think I do.”

I turned toward Snow after hearing those words.

”It might sound strange, but I feel like I understand you. Iʼve felt that way ever since our figth at the Victoriad finals.”

I was honestly surprised to hear him say that.

I didnʼt think heʼd sensed it too ...even if vaguely .. the fact that we were two sides of the same coin… except he was the superior version.

”We both gave it everything we had in that battle…”

Our swords had spoken more truth than anything else. After mimicking Snow through Shadow Adaptation, I saw the world through his eyes.

And somehow, he saw it through mine.

I smiled wider and lowered my head, gazing at the vast space below us.

”It was a good fight… except you didnʼt go all out.”

I said it calmly, and Snowʼs golden eyes widened.

”I…”

”No point in denying it. You said it yourself ... we already know plenty about each other.”

He went quiet for a moment, his gaze shifting before he nodded slowly.

”Itʼs not like I held back on purpose…”

”I know.”

”I still canʼt control that power.”

”You will. Eventually.”

”Youʼre way too understanding.”

Snow laughed, and I joined him.

I already knew about his true form .. his King of war state. His strongest form.

That was the peak of Snowʼs power, and he didnʼt use it against me in the finals.

If he had, I wouldnʼt have been able to defeat him… but it seems he had his reasons for holding back. So i didnʼt judge him .

Just like how he didnʼt judge me for the innocent blood I spilled that day…

”I doubt weʼre falling asleep anytime soon. What do you say? Want to fight until we both pass out?” he suggested.

”Thatʼs a masochistic way to knock yourself out, man… but sure, Iʼm in.”

Snow leapt back, and with a wave of his hand, summoned Vermithor, the sacred sword.

Meanwhile, Balerion extended from my hand as if responding to the call.

”This whole place is basically a training ground, so we can cut loose a little. Just donʼt go overboard,” Snow said as he stretched his limbs to warm up.

”Relax. Iʼm not the type to destroy other peopleʼs property.”

A violet aura surged around me as I raised my blade and pointed it at him.

”But make no mistake, Snow…”

I smiled.

”Even with that hidden power of yours ... you wonʼt beat me.”

Snow chuckled as he heard that.

”I guess Iʼm not the only one keeping secrets.”

After that, neither of us said another word.

The only sound echoing from the top of the Silver Dragon Guild Tower that morning… was the clash of swords, steel, and surging auras.

In the end, we both collapsed on the cold floor and fell asleep ...right there, side by side ... after hours of sparring.

The sun had risen high, and the clock struck eight.

Off to the side, a towering man—well over two meters tall—watched in silence. He had been the first to sleep and the first to rise: Adam Smasher.

He gave a nod of approval after witnessing the intensity of the duel.

The leader of the Silver Dragon Guild had never imagined heʼd live to see teenagers, barely eighteen, fighting on par with his own level at that age.

”The son of Abraham… and the hero of this era.”

With those words, Adam Smasher turned and vanished, leaving us passed out on the floor of his home.

”My son still has a long road ahead of him… if he ever wants to stand among them.”

This generation… might just be the strongest in the last three centuries.

…

Time slipped by.

In the end, Snow and I returned to the Temple draped in lingering shadows, having barely caught two hours of sleep before the others shook us awake.

”What the hell were you two doing? You look like the walking dead.”

”…”

The sleepover had ended as quickly as it began .. and just like that, we were back at the temple.

All I wanted was to collapse into bed and finally sleep.

But even that… had become a luxury.

Because the first thing that greeted me upon my return ... was the news that the princess had withdrawn from the temple.

I smacked my forehead and swore under my breath.

I was gone for one day… and this is what I come back to?

The target of my mission had vanished ... slipped right through my fingers while I wasnʼt even around.

”Damn it…”

Another curse escaped me. I had seriously underestimated things this time.

Now I had to reach the princess ...under Maekarʼs nose himself.

”Spare me this nonsense…”

All I wanted… was just a few hours of sleep.

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