Chapter 59: Duel “Are you sure you want to do this alone?” “You’re in the same boat.” Shimizu’s warning echoed in the air, but it was a mutual understanding. With the Princess’s orders weighing heavily on him, Nagai seemed destined to play a defensive role. The clouds above thickened ominously, flashes of lightning flickering intermittently. … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 59
Chapter 58: Encounter My mind struggled to grasp the shocking truth. The mere presence of a member of the Demon Tribe within the castle’s walls signaled the end for the Arclight Kingdom. The thought of defeating the Demon King felt utterly absurd now. “How convenient of you to come out here on your own,” a … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 58
Chapter 57: Infiltration of the Core As I surveyed the castle once more, I realized that there was no one left standing on two legs. To be honest, my classmates weren’t much of a threat after all. I kept that thought to myself, though, as it might hint that Shimizu and Nagai were actually formidable … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 57
Chapter 56: Suppression Complete “Are we still going?” The Great Bird kept glancing at Waldemar, clearly eager to heal him. It subtly hinted to Henning that if they stopped here, healing could commence. “Of course! If we end it here, it would be a disgrace to the Royal Guard of the Arclight Kingdom!” The knights … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 56
Chapter 55: Clash with Classmates “Hitoshi-dono. Please do not listen to the words of a criminal. The knights who were supposed to hold us back have not appeared. They must have been killed to make it this far.” The one who interrupted our conversation was Henning, the leader of the knights, wielding a massive sword. … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 55
Chapter 54: Breach of the Castle Wall As I confirmed the fallen knights and mages scattered across the ground, I turned to call out to Rio. “How did it go?” “Almost all cleared up, I think.” The Earth Wall I had shattered was only broken in the center, with both ends still intact. Through that … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 54
Chapter 53: Skirmish On a morning shrouded in hot clouds, I quietly walked along the path leading to the Castle Gate. Throughout the journey, I encountered no ambushes. It seemed that even in the heart of the Noble District, they couldn’t dare to attack us. “Still, it’s surprisingly empty today,” I remarked. Looking ahead, there … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 53
Chapter 52: The Counterattack Begins As the surrounding adventurers showered praise upon us, the presence of Neguro had vanished without a trace. The adventurer party that went to investigate reported, “We searched but couldn’t find him.” Of course, they weren’t suspecting him of being in cahoots with anyone. It was clear that a faint presence … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 52
Chapter 51: Rio’s Feelings “Cough!” As Rio’s slender form reacted to something, she coughed up a vivid red liquid from her mouth, as if she had just spat blood. What on earth was happening? Just moments ago, I had felt nothing. Had a new enemy appeared? “Damn it!” Anger surged within me at the thought … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 51
Chapter 50: Targeted Rio The next day was spent preparing to visit the Castle Gate once more. The focus was primarily on countermeasures for combat against individuals. The Magnetic Field and Magic Disruption Field had worked well, but whether they would be effective again was uncertain. While I didn’t think they would be easily broken, … Growth Rate Skill Maximizer – Chapter 50