"Commander Colton, they've confessed. They're indeed spies for Eastsun," a member reported to a portly man.The portly man was one of the three Shadow Division commanders—Bear Colton. He was picking his teeth with a toothpick. "Good.""What should we do with them?" the member asked."You're asking me? Kill them, you idiot!" Bear cursed. The member knew this was his style. He nodded and left to kill the spies.Bear didn't even look at the spies. He turned around and left the room. Bear stretched his arms and got back to his office for some tea, but then a member came running out of the building."Commander Colton! Someone just called the office. They want to talk to you!""I don't have time," Bear said curtly."Of course. I'll hang up, then." The member was about to leave."Hold on," Bear said."What's wrong, Commander Colton?" The member stopped in his tracks."What's the call about?""They didn't say. All they told me was they wanted to talk to you. And he calls himself G
"Milord, if you're done with the Curseland Five, when are you coming back to Imperia? We have to reunite," Bear asked with anticipation."I can't go back for now.""Why?" Bear was crestfallen."Queenie.""Oh, right.""Bear, I need you to do something for me," Nox blurted."Your orders, milord?" Bear asked."I need you to visit the Southkings and find the little one.“Bear screamed as if he was bitten by a viper. If anyone saw this, they would be shocked to see Bear himself getting agitated over a mere name. "Why do you want to see the little monster all of a sudden?" he gasped."Because I want to." Nox didn't tell him about the things he heard at the Regals'."But milord, the Southkings' fossils are keeping him locked up in the Prison of Blades," Bear said."Who dares lock him up, and for what reason?" Nox flew into a rage."Because of you, milord," Bear said."Me?""Yes. Did you forget? The whole nation thinks you're dead, including that little monster. When the little o
Augustus was the pride of the Southkings.At the same time, a car stopped at the valley where the Southkings resided. The valley was draped in a blanket of fog. From the outside, it was covered in a blanket of fog, keeping the inside a secret.The car stopped outside the valley, and a portly figure came out—Bear. A pair of Shadow Division members followed him. "Is this the place, Commander Colton?" one of them asked.Bear smiled. "Yes. You may go back now.""Yes, commander." The members drove away.The valley was quiet; not a chirp could be heard. There was only thick fog. Bear stood in front of the fog and roared, "I am Bear Colton, here to see the Southkings!"The fog started to roll and swirl. A pair of warriors in yellow robes flew through the air. Both of them had swords on their backs, and the air around them was powerful. They were both Top Greater Combatants.Both of them clasped their fists. "Hello, Commander Colton. Your reputation precedes you."Bear laughed. "You kn
"I'll take you to the Hall of the Sun, Commander Colton. You'll see the patriarch there," the long-faced man said.Bear waved him down. "It's alright. I want to see the little guy first.""Um, straight to him?" The man was surprised."Yes. Urgent business. Emperor's orders, so I have to make this quick," Bear lied.The long-faced man knew Bear and how powerful his division was. After some thought, he said, "Very well. We'll oblige." Then, he and his companion led Bear to the mountains behind.A while later, Bear was led to a titanic mountain with a huge sword standing on the top. It was made of stone and stood nearly a hundred feet tall, soaring into the clouds.This was the famous Prison of Blades. Rumors had it that this place had sword energy within, something most places didn't have. The sword energy was invisible. Even Legend Realms could be hurt or killed if they were hit by it.This place was where Augustus was locked up. Bear was led closer. This was an important place f
Bear didn't have the token, of course. He had come to the Southkings' place after Nox gave him the order, so how could he have a token from the emperor? He only lied to the guards because he didn't want to hash things out with the old gits.With him at the Prison of Blades, all he had to do was go in and take the little monster out. Then he could make his way to Nox in Southtomb. He didn't care what he had to do to reach his goal. After knocking the guards out, Bear looked at the gates, muttering, "I'm here, you little monster."He went closer to the gate. Slowly, the gates yawned open, and a wave of chilly energy swarmed out. The Prison of Blades was as famous as the Cemetery of Blades. With how powerful the sword energy here was, no regular Legend Realm could come out unharmed if they underestimated it.Bear wasn't stupid enough to underestimate this place. He tensed his muscles and released a barrier of dark red energy around him the moment he walked through the gates. His clothe
His crimson barrier couldn't hold on much longer. The sword energy left a crack in the center, but Bear couldn't stop. Yet the deeper he went, the thicker the energy became.It didn't take long for his barrier to shatter, but fortunately, he got through the chamber. 'Now there's only one left.' His head was covered in sweat, and he was breathing heavily. Even his clothes looked like they were freshly taken out of a washing machine.He looked at the final chamber and plopped onto the staircase. "Damn it, I'm not going any further! If I do, it's going to kill me!" he cursed loudly. "Hey, little monster, it's me, Bear! Get out here!"Though his voice was loud, Bear received no answer, as if there was no one here. "Damn it, you little monster. Did you hear me? Get out here! This is urgent!" Bear shouted again.Still, there was no answer from the sixth chamber. That riled Bear up. "Are you deaf, or are you just ignoring me? I'm telling you, I'm here today to tell you something big! You'
Bear lied, "I told you, a better swordsman has shown up, and he wants to challenge you."Augustus didn't even raise his head and just sneered."What, you don't believe me? I've seen how he fought. Every time he swings his sword, no swordsman can even fight him. That's incredible, that is." Bear made up more stories to entice Augustus.He kept yapping until Augustus coldly said, "No one is a better swordsman than me, except for Nox. Don't try to lie to me.""Well, well, aren't you confident? Do you really think you're already at the top of the world?" Bear narrowed his eyes."Shut it. You can try me if you want to." Augustus shot Bear an icy glare, and a wave of will-of-the-sword came crashing down.Bear relented at once. "Aw, c'mon. We can talk this out. There's no need to fight. You know I'm not great at fighting. We don't have to do this," Bear said shamelessly.Since Augustus knew this was what Bear was like, he only snorted and pulled back his energy, ignoring him.Bear chu
"Are you stupid? This Southtomb trip is for the lord!" Bear cursed. He couldn't stand the obstinacy anymore."Did you just call me stupid?" Augustus' face fell.Bear flew into a rage. "And so what? I was the guy who looked after you when you followed the lord around, you ungrateful brat!"Murder flared within Augustus' eyes as he glared at Bear. If he said one more word, Augustus might stab him, but Bear wouldn't be spooked just by that.He continued cursing. "What are you glaring at? You think I can't yell at you, you little monster? I'm taking you to the lord, and you're trying to kill me? Come at me, bro. Let's see if you have what it takes."Bear spread his arms, ready for battle, but Augustus didn't attack. They were friends, after all. He only looked at Bear coldly. "Did you say you're going to see the lord?""Yeah. Why else would I come to this hellhole? I have a whole division to run, you know," Bear said angrily."You're lying! Nox died at the Ocean of Death. It's impos