Sword God in a World of Magic

Shang had finally comprehended the Concept of Addition.

For the first time in a long while, Shang actually returned to the real world.

At that point, Shang also realized something.

He had been gone for probably years, which meant that no one had been able to contact him for that amount of time.

Most likely, Shang's fate had already been decided by the higher-ups, and the fact that Shang was still alive meant that they didn't decide to use him as a scapegoat.

Shang stood up and slowly walked over to the branch.

He entered and passed by one of the newer Named Agents and Fire Pillar.

Based on how the newer Named Agent was looking at Shang, Shang could already confirm that Fire Pillar had fed the new Agent some horseshit.

However, all of that didn't matter. Shang might very likely leave soon and go somewhere else. If the Temple of Blood decided to invest in him, he would very likely be sent somewhere else.

Shang stopped behind the Keeper and waited.

"You kept me waiting for 13 years," the Keeper said. "Together with the 14 years you used last time, you have sat in front of the Yellow Sunbreaker for 27 years."

'27 years is about what I expected,' Shang thought, but he didn't answer.

"Was it at least worth it?" the Keeper asked.

Shang nodded.

"Show me," the Keeper ordered.

Shang didn't move, and the Keeper could feel Shang's suspicion and hesitation.

Asking about someone else's Concepts and powers was rude and could also be considered hostile. After all, if one knew what someone else could do, one would be able to counter the other person's powers and create a plan to kill them.

"Your life is no longer your own," the Keeper said.

Shang was involuntarily reminded

said something similar back when Shang had still

and meaning behind these statements were very

shouldn't train in a suicidal manner since, if he died, he would

Blood would invest a lot of resources into him, and they would make very sure

lot, and they expected

it,' Shang thought. 'My

a good thing. I'm receiving resources in exchange

have been doing for

just one sacrifice

showing you my results, but I don't want to show them to the Named

the two

looked at

the Keeper had

turned around and looked at Shang with her cold,

his Long Sword and summoned

Long Sword for Darkness. Aren't you supposed to use

yes," Shang said, "but this

comprehended something that allows me to bridge the

and motioned

had demonstrated the normal usage of light, and now, Shang would

the branch became even brighter,

put his sword to the ground

CRK!

hear that it was under more

Addition," the Keeper

'Trying to keep something secret that everyone

means she probably also knows about the Concept

"I comprehended the Concept of

the Keeper asked. "Why focus on a Concept when you are a warrior? Also, why did you specifically choose to comprehend this Concept

been asked such invasive and personal questions

felt very different and alien, and it demonstrated very

his space and let him comprehend and train whatever