Chapter 748 Chapter 747: The Shape of What They Seek Ronan turned to Tobias. “I would be offended by your words, brother, but unfortunately, you speak the truth p> Tobias gave him a mock salute. “I aim to please p> Orion rolled his eyes at their conversation. “Careful, we have

Chapter 747 Chapter 746: The Search for a Name *We should start preparing,* Noctis said to Orion. “Preparing?” Orion asked him. *Surely you have not forgotten that we must remove the remnants of the black magic in Josiah and Sophia p> Orion’s lips curved into a small smile. “I haven’t

Chapter 746 Chapter 745: Annabeth’s Request Orion and Annabeth walked in silence for a while, their footsteps echoing softly against the floor. Annabeth kept her gaze fixed ahead, her hands clasped tightly in front of her. Her shoulders were tense, her steps measured, as if she was carefully calculating every

Chapter 745 Chapter 744: The Choice She Made The medical facility was quieter than usual. The usual bustle of healers and trainees moving between rooms had faded into a subdued hum, and the air carried the faint scent of herbs. Orion stood at the foot of the bed where Josiah

Chapter 744 Chapter 743: The Successor’s Shadow The library had grown quieter as the day wore on. The pale light that streamed through the high windows had shifted, growing longer and softer, casting deep shadows across the scattered parchments and open books that covered the oak table. Dust motes drifted

Chapter 743 Chapter 742: The Dance of Wolves and the Weight of Defeat The white wolf lunged again, her powerful legs propelling her forward in a burst of speed that sent snow spraying behind her. The dark wolf met her head-on, their bodies colliding with a muffled thud that echoed

Chapter 742 Chapter 741: The Weight of Craft and the Dance of Wolves The murmurs went up immediately, a low wave of sound that rippled through the people gathered. They exchanged glances, some frowning, others shifting their weight uneasily. One of the craftsmen raised his hand. He was a broad-shouldered

Chapter 741 Chapter 740: The River and the Wall Eldric adjusted his glasses, his fingers tracing the faded edge of the ancient text. The dust from the book clung to his sleeves, and a thin line of it smudged across his cheek where he had rubbed his face absentmindedly. “I

Chapter 740 Chapter 739: The Text About Cleansing While the others trained, the library had become a different kind of battlefield. Dust motes drifted through the pale light that slanted through the high windows, catching the edges of leather-bound spines and the scattered parchments that covered the long table. The

Chapter 739 Chapter 738: Neoma Orion and Sophia had stopped to watch what was going on at the training grounds. Orion’s gaze tracked the movements. “Laia is pulling her weight,” Orion said quietly. “But it’s not enough p> “Really?” Sophia asked. Orion nodded. “Yes. Laia may be holding her own

Chapter 738 Chapter 737: Training Begins The warriors had been divided into groups. They would be rotated amongst the best fighters in the pack, ensuring that everyone—whether seasoned or newly ranked—faced the kind of opposition that would sharpen them into something more. Snow fell steadily, and the air was chilly,

Chapter 737 Chapter 736: The Weight of Two Weeks Ronan leaned back in his chair, the wood creaking beneath him as he considered Orion’s words. His fingers drummed once against the table before he spoke. “I agree with what Orion said,” he said slowly. “Most of the fastest people in

Chapter 736 Chapter 735: The Line in the Snow Now that everything that needed solving had been said, Sophia had to admit that they had been making it bigger in their heads than it actually was. Yes, the questions were important. The binding curse. The writings. The device. The corpse

Chapter 735 Chapter 734: What Must Be Done Madam Tyler leaned forward, her hands clasped on the table before her. “When exactly will the healer placement test be held?” she asked. Lysander straightened in his seat. “Three days from now,” he replied. “We need as many hands ready as possible

Chapter 734 Chapter 733: War Mapping and Quiet Resolve Immediately after Brynhild left, Orion turned to Sophia. “Is something the matter?” she asked him, a frown on her face. Orion shook his head. “Not really. I spoke with Noctis while you were sleeping last night p> “Okay p> “First, Oculum

Chapter 733 Chapter 732: The Things They Carried Annabeth could argue with him. She could tell him he was wrong. She could insist that he did not understand. She could point out a dozen different reasons why she should feel guilty. But deep down, she knew he was right. That

Chapter 732 Chapter 731: Burdens That Were Never Theirs *Perhaps not just you, but me too,* Noctis told him in reply, and there was something softer in the wolf’s voice now—something that sounded like relief. * Anyway, I must let you know that I had every intention of helping you

Chapter 731 Chapter 730: The Words Time Forgot *Yes, Oculum was right. The prophecy your generation knows is… what do you call it? Watered down p> Orion huffed a laugh, the sound low and dry in the quiet room. “If that’s the term you’re going for p> *Well… the prophecy

Chapter 730 Chapter 729: The Ruin She Brings The fire in the hearth crackled softly, casting warm amber light across the room. The flames danced and swayed, painting shadows on the walls that flickered with each small gust of wind slipping through the small gap in the window. Outside, the

Chapter 729 Chapter 728: The Blood Remembers Sophia hesitated for only a moment. Then she reached out and took Josiah’s left hand in hers. His skin was rough, calloused from years of work, and warm to the touch. He did not pull away. He did not even seem to notice