All Chapters of Ascension of the Devourer: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Elder Ena and the others watched Aeron with concern.He had appeared at a moment like this. Was he here to beg Helena to stay? It seemed likely. Over the past two years, Aeron had treated her exceptionally well. Two years of effort were gone just like that. There was no way he would accept it so easily.If he truly acted so shamelessly, the Black Zenith Order would lose all reputation. Even so, there was nothing they could do. Aeron was their "Young Lord." Whatever decision he made, they would support him.Helena's expression showed open annoyance. "Aeron, I already made myself very clear. Our engagement is over. Stop clinging to me."Fortunately, she had cut ties with him in time. With Aeron's clingy nature, he would only grow more irritating."You think you can call off the engagement whenever you want?" Aeron met her gaze coldly. "Even if the engagement is annulled, I will be the one to end it. Since when did you have that right?""Why you…" Helena's face darkened. She had not

In the Lunewell family's main hall, the head of the family sat in the seat of honor. Satisfaction shone on Cassian's face as he listened to one flattering remark after another.He took in every smiling face in the room. After all, he had raised a daughter worth boasting about.Since Helena rose to prominence and joined the Beastmaster Order, families and factions had come in a steady stream to curry favor with the Lunewells. Their visits had nearly worn down the doorstep.In recent days, Cassian's ego had swelled. It no longer mattered whether a family stood on equal footing with the Lunewells or held slightly more power. Cassian looked down on them all.Helena would only grow stronger. When that happened, the Lunewells would rise with her.An old housekeeper rushed into the hall. "Lord Lunewell, bad news."Cassian shot him an annoyed look. "Why are you panicking like this? Speak properly. Don't you see we have guests?"The housekeeper caught his meaning at once and stepped forw

The moment Aeron returned to the Black Zenith Order, Elder Ena and several others rushed over.Elder Dyo looked close to tears. "You little menace, you're finally back."Aeron had only been gone a short while, yet the entire order had nearly turned upside down. They had sent people all over Rovern City to search for him. Before his return, the elders had been worried sick, fearing something might have happened."Let's take a look. Are you hurt anywhere?""Young Lord, why did you leave without telling us?""If you want to go out, at least inform us. We can send someone to accompany you."The elders surrounded Aeron and examined him from head to toe. Only after confirming he was completely unharmed did they finally relax.The anxiety on their faces left Aeron both touched and ashamed. The order had been through a great deal recently. Several elders had suffered serious injuries, and those who remained had taken on even more responsibilities.Because they were so busy, Aeron had n

The Grand Tournament of Ten Orders, held once every five years, had drawn countless people to Rovern City.Realmstrider families and orders had gathered for the event. The streets overflowed with people, and the city buzzed with noise and excitement.At the highest tier of the arena, a young man in a python-embroidered robe, Conrad Highwind, occupied the seat of honor. An elderly woman in purple robes, Nera Brim, stood beside him.The Lord of Rovern City, Theron Dravenhall, attended them, accompanied by six stunning maids.Conrad hailed from the royal capital of Vastria. Although he refused to reveal his identity, Theron could tell he was no ordinary figure.He carried a Vastrian Marquis Token. Anyone who held such a token was, without question, a noble of Vastria.Rovern City was one of the 18 cities governed by the Great Vastrian Empire. Theron would never dare offend someone of that standing.Unfortunately, Conrad showed no interest in politics. His gaze lingered on the six b

The name Aeron Stormvale, the Young Lord of the Black Zenith Order, had long spread throughout the Rovern City region.Whenever he left the order, at least one or two elders accompanied him.What puzzled people was that Aeron possessed only average talent. Yet the entire Black Zenith Order treated him with extraordinary care and concern.There had once been an incident in which Aeron suddenly disappeared. The order had mobilized every member and searched across all of Rovern City. From that day forward, Aeron gained a nickname known throughout the region: the order's protected boy."If he were a genius, that would be one thing," someone muttered. "But he's basically useless. Why does the entire Black Zenith Order support him?""Maybe his background is extraordinary.""You read too many storybooks. How many people truly have extraordinary backgrounds?"From the high platform where the Beastmaster Order sat, Helena looked down at Aeron as he passed, surrounded by elders.Her eyes