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After dealing with both corpses, Shang flew back to the branch.

He got past the roots of the Yellow Sunbreaker and entered.

Trapper still sat in the middle of the branch, and when he saw White Ghost return without Ice Princess, he knew what that meant.

He felt a complex mix of emotions.

He was frustrated that he hadn't been the one to "dominate", "conquer", and "ruin" Ice Princess.

He was angry that Shang made it forever impossible for Trapper to realize this dream of his.

He felt glad that the arrogant bitch Ice Princess finally got what was coming to her.

But more than anything, he felt shocked about White Ghost's power.

White Ghost could kill Ice Princess on his own?

But then, he realized something.

It probably wasn't White Ghost that had killed her!

White Ghost had probably only watched her while a Sweeper took care of everything.

However, Trapper still became much more careful in front of Shang.

This was now the second time when someone from their branch had died after going on a mission with White Ghost.

By now, Trapper was sure that White Ghost was the Keeper's most-trusted Named Agent.

From now on, Trapper would make sure that he never showed even the slightest inkling of betrayal in front of White Ghost.

Shang stepped past Trapper without paying him any heed.

Then, he stopped in front of the Keeper.

"I completed the mission," Shang said. "Since Ice Princess is dead, I should get the entire reward."

The Keeper didn't immediately react.

After some seconds, she turned around, but instead of only turning her head a bit, her entire body actually turned to face Shang.

Trapper saw that,

Keeper very rarely moved from her position. Since she was the Territory Lord, nearly her entire mind was occupied with thinking about bigger things than just this branch. Because of that, she rarely reacted

had to overlook dozens

her eyes focused on Trapper, who moved his body back

Isolation Barrier or leave the branch for a bit. I will

for a bit with

before entering one of the

Shang and

Shang

here," the Territory Lord

Shang didn't answer.

future. I think we can make better use of your

everyone that can fight with a Mage two levels above themselves. The important part here is the word fight. Winning is not

can jump 1.5 levels. Being able to win against

anything

Under normal circumstances, that would be more than enough for me to have

I'm not a Mage," Shang

Lord

weak. Additionally, joining the inner circle means that the Temple of Blood will lose a mountain of resources. We are investing in new people in the hope that they will one day become Mage Lords and lead the Temple

investing more resources into you will

that you may gain inspiration on how to reach the next Realm. I know that all

plan will actually work, and you also

reach the Sixth Realm with an incredible Battle-Strength, you can't guarantee

in you would be even riskier. In fact, investing in you would be akin to throwing a bunch of Grade Seven Mana Crystals

"It's not realistic."

two Late Archmages in a very short period of time. Even more, one of them was the daughter of the

heard that, he

the target's name earlier, he had already suspected that this might have some

he

Family was on the same level as the Natural Selection Company, and

one of

just killed a Mage

had the backing of the Temple

the Temple of Blood's neighboring territory, the one on top of the Wildfern Family's territory,

come out and patrol his territory, killing every single

of desperation, the Temple of Blood might even decide to sacrifice Shang in hopes

stupid," the Territory Lord said. "You

the one that misjudged your power, and I was the