Chapter 67: Two Days Before Judgment (2)

Raiden opened his mouth to respond ..

Then fell silent.

He knew what had happened to Chai. He knew how the boy had lost his older sister in a similar situation.

With Chai siding with Alicia, only Raiden and Moon remained resistant.

The tension reached its peak.

And then—

A fifth person placed his plate on their table without permission and sat down as if he belonged there.

All of them turned instantly, glaring with open hostility.

He didn’t care.

“You’re being loud enough for the entire hall to hear,” he said mockingly.

“Why are you making this so complicated? Alicia is right. The best thing you can do for Ethan Heart is make him withdraw and preserve his life.”

He looked slightly younger than them, with sharp features and thick red hair brushed upward.

“And who gave you the right to sit among us… James Heart?” Moon asked coldly.

James smiled at her.

“And why not? I’ll be part of this squad soon enough.”

“You can say that after you win the duel tomorrow,” Moon replied without hesitation.

“Oh, please. What’s the point in delaying the inevitable? We all know Ethan won’t defeat me.”

James leaned back confidently, counting on his fingers.

“He hasn’t even reached level ten. He’s three ranks below me. He can’t use Aura Armor. He’s cursed. And he spent the entire month digging like an idiot.”

James laughed loudly, ridiculing Ethan.

“And he’s missing an arm too, poor thing. His life must’ve been so tragic I almost pitied him enough to tell him not to participate. But he didn’t listen.”

He extended his hand …

A pure white aura wrapped around his body, shining brilliantly.

“As long as he can’t use this, fighting me is nothing but suicide. They say he lost his memory… I think he lost his mind too.”

He continued mocking Ethan in front of his own squad.

That was his mistake.

The moment the last words left his mouth …

The dining table exploded as Raiden smashed it with monstrous force.

The massive tank rose instantly, grabbing James by the throat and lifting him into the air.

Raiden’s own body ignited in Aura Armor—though his shimmered in a darker, gray-tinged hue.

With a terrifying grin, Raiden overpowered James effortlessly due to the overwhelming gap in Strength between them.

“Guess who can use Aura Armor too, you arrogant bastard!”

He tightened his grip mercilessly.

James struggled, trying to pry himself free.

But it was useless.

Both of them could use Aura Armor, meaning the clash now depended entirely on raw Strength.

And Raiden’s advantage was so overwhelming he nearly crushed James’ neck.

Then—

A third figure intervened.

With a swift motion, Moon struck Raiden’s arm aside, forcing him to release James.

James fell to the ground, coughing violently, gasping for breath.

Moon stepped between them.

Her body shone with a deep crimson Aura Armor … far denser than either of theirs.

“I know you’re angry, Raiden,” she said calmly.

“But killing him will only make things worse. Calm down.”

She spoke in a clear, unwavering voice.

Raiden, however, trembled visibly—anger gnawing at him from within.

Yet he quickly realized that countless eyes were upon them. Every hunter present in the hall had been watching without exception.

Fortunately, Moon had acted before anyone else could intervene.

Understanding the situation, Raiden forced himself to step back.

“I apologize… I lost my temper for a moment!”

He raised his voice deliberately, ensuring everyone heard him … making it clear the matter was over.

Raiden was known among the hunters, and his words alone were enough to settle the tension. Gradually, the hall returned to calm.

Moon gave a small nod, satisfied with how he handled it. Then she turned toward James, who still lay on the ground behind her, and fixed him with a gaze sharper than any blade.

“James Heart… until Maria’s reckoning Duel decides the outcome, I advise you to stay away from my squad. Who knows? Next time, it might be my hand that slips.”

Her tone carried a quiet threat.

“And you wouldn’t want that, would you?”

James nodded several times, still struggling to breathe from Raiden’s grip, yet somehow managing a smile.

His eyes did not reflect pain.

They reflected something else.

A strange admiration toward Moon as she stood before him, radiant and unyielding.

But she paid him no mind.

She left with her squad, abandoning him where he sat.

James watched them depart, the same smile lingering as his fist slowly tightened.

“Watch carefully… I’ll crush him and make you forget him by force.”

He vowed silently, making it clear he had no intention of letting his opponent walk away unharmed.

To James, the duel was already decided.

And many shared his belief.

Ethan’s defeat seemed inevitable.

None of them realized the madness unfolding beneath their very feet—deep below, in the hidden depths.

That very evening, Ashvarn trembled under shocking news.

They had discovered a cursed Legacy Dungeon buried beneath their city.

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A.N :

The difference between a Dungeon and a Legacy Dungeon

Regular Dungeon:

A regular dungeon is the traditional type found in most games. It is an area overrun by monsters, usually taking the form of a cave, ruins, or a maze. It contains some valuable items, and generally, the boss at the end is relatively weak compared to higher-tier threats.

Legacy Dungeon:

A Legacy Dungeon is entirely different from a regular dungeon. These are massive regions formed when a large number of powerful individuals transform into monstrous entities within the same area.

When this happens, the entire location itself becomes the Legacy Dungeon. In some cases, it may take the form of a colossal castle, or even an entire city.

Legacy Dungeons contain the most valuable and rarest items. However, in exchange, they are inhabited by extremely powerful enemies … some reaching ranks comparable to the Night Lords.

The greatest Legacy Dungeon in recorded history was formed when an entire nation transformed into one. To this day, no one has managed to conquer it.

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