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Chapter 317: No Way Back (2) · Nov 01, 2026

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301 Chapter 301: A Different Shade of Pain (1) 2026-11-01
302 Chapter 302: A Different Shade of Pain (2) 2026-11-01
303 Chapter 303: The Loop of Sorrow: Awakening in Darkness (1) 2026-11-01
304 Chapter 304: The Loop of Sorrow: Awakening in Darkness (2) 2026-11-01
305 Chapter 305: When Titans Speak 2026-11-01
306 Chapter 306: Nameless (1) 2026-11-01
307 Chapter 307: Nameless (2) 2026-11-01
308 Chapter 308: Journey’s End (1) 2026-11-01
309 Chapter 309: Journey’s End (2) 2026-11-01
310 Chapter 310: The next step (1) 2026-11-01
311 Chapter 311: The next step (2) 2026-11-01
312 Chapter 312: The Calm Before the Storm (1) 2026-11-01
313 Chapter 313: The Calm Before the Storm (2) 2026-11-01
314 Chapter 314: The Hunt Begins (1) 2026-11-01
315 Chapter 315: The Hunt Begins (2) 2026-11-01
316 Chapter 316: No Way Back (1) 2026-11-01
317 Chapter 317: No Way Back (2) 2026-11-01
318 Chapter 318: A Continent Against Twenty-Two 2026-11-01
319 Chapter 319: The hammer and the anvil (1) 2026-11-01
320 Chapter 320: The hammer and the anvil (2) 2026-11-01
321 Chapter 321: Cannon fodder 2026-11-01
322 Chapter 322: Beneath the Crowsʼ Gaze (1) 2026-11-01
323 Chapter 323: Beneath the Crowsʼ Gaze (2) 2026-11-01
324 Chapter 324: Beneath the Crowsʼ Gaze (3) 2026-11-01
325 Chapter 325: Womb of Ashes 2026-11-01
326 Chapter 326: Third-Generation Contracts 2026-11-01
327 Chapter 327: Ashes of Innocence 2026-11-01
328 Chapter 328: Dancing to the Devil’s Tune (1) 2026-11-01
329 Chapter 329: Dancing to the Devil’s Tune (2) 2026-11-01
330 Chapter 330: The Day Death Knocked (1) 2026-11-01
331 Chapter 331: The Day Death Knocked (2) 2026-11-01
332 Chapter 332: The Witch’s Gambit (1) 2026-11-01
333 Chapter 333: The Witch’s Gambit (2) 2026-11-01
334 Chapter 334: Frey starlight vs Beatrice (1) 2026-11-01
335 Chapter 335: Frey starlight vs Beatrice (2) 2026-11-01
336 Chapter 336: The Witch’s Game (1) 2026-11-01
337 Chapter 337: The Witch’s Game (2) 2026-11-01
338 Chapter 338: Snow Lionheart (1) 2026-11-01
339 Chapter 339: Snow Lionheart (2) 2026-11-01
340 Chapter 340: Snow Lionheart (3) 2026-11-01
341 Chapter 341: Snow Lionheart (4) 2026-11-01
342 Chapter 342: The Devil’s Bargain (1) 2026-11-01
343 Chapter 343: The Devil’s Bargain (2) 2026-11-01
344 Chapter 344: The Cost of a Few (1) 2026-11-01
345 Chapter 345: The Cost of a Few (2) 2026-11-01
346 Chapter 346: Maekar Valerion vs Astaroth (1) 2026-11-01
347 Chapter 347: Maekar Valerion vs Astaroth (2) 2026-11-01
348 Chapter 348: Maekar Valerion vs Beatrice (1) 2026-11-01
349 Chapter 349: Maekar Valerion vs Beatrice (2) 2026-11-01
350 Chapter 350: Sir Alon 2026-11-01

Chapter 317: No Way Back (2)

”So Iʼm the traitor now, huh?” Frey let out a soft chuckle, but his killing intent surged, blanketing Aegon and everyone who had gathered around him.

”Thereʼs a fundamental difference between us, Aegon. If I wanted you all dead… you would be.”

If he truly were the traitor, half the elite class wouldʼve fallen before they even realized what was happening.

”Then do it.”

Even under Freyʼs pressure, Aegon didnʼt flinch.

In that moment, Frey was ready to cut him down—ready to clash with the entire elite class if thatʼs what it took to silence the serpent that had hissed in his ear for far too long.

Snow Lionheart saw it clearly. His counterpart was about to make a move he couldnʼt take back.

And so, Snow resolved to stop him.

Ghost, Danzo, and Sansa all followed, bracing themselves for what could be the beginning of a disaster.

But—just before it could all spiral into chaos…

Everyone froze the moment something crashed down from the sky, shaking the ground and triggering an ear-splitting explosion.

From within the swirling sandstorm, a man emerged—his aura explosive, his fiery brown hair wild, and his eyes glowing fiercely as if searching for something.

And he quickly found it.

The Elite Class recognized him at once. That man was the sole glimmer of hope in the sea of despair they were trapped in.

”Professor Phoenix!!”

One of the girls—most likely Emilia—screamed and ran straight toward him.

Phoenix Sunlight exhaled deeply in relief. He had finally found them.

Judging by the intense aura surrounding him and the sweat soaking his body, it was clear heʼd been searching for them for quite some time.

Most of the students were overjoyed to see him. Others, however, sought answers.

”Professor Phoenix…”

Snow Lionheart was the first to step forward.

”What exactly happened? And… are we truly inside Ultras territory?”

Somewhere deep inside, he still hoped this was all part of the test. But Phoenixʼs answer wasnʼt what he wanted to hear.

”Iʼm not sure what happened exactly. All I know is that something went wrong the moment you entered the gate. So I rushed in after you.”

Upon entering the gate, he was pulled along with them—only to be spat out moments later when Frey tampered with the system. Because he hadnʼt gone in at the same time, he ended up several kilometers away.

Phoenix went silent for a long moment, then finally spoke with firm resolve, realizing that hiding the truth would only make things worse.

”You need to understand, kids... this isnʼt a test. Weʼre truly somewhere inside the continent of Ultras.”

That confirmation crushed the last shred of hope the elite class had been holding onto—that all of this mightʼve been part of some extreme trial.

Elsewhere, Frey and Aegon were still locked in a tense stare, even after Phoenixʼs sudden arrival.

”Kikikiki… would you look at that?”

Both turned their heads at once toward the third person beside them, who burst out laughing.

With his towering build and blond hair—the mark of House Valerion—Daemon chimed in from the side.

He had remained neutral despite being Aegonʼs cousin.

”Why not just fight it out already? Simple and honest.”

Daemonʼs words were laced with meaning, aimed directly at Aegon. The prince preferred scheming in the shadows, while Daemon believed in straightforward action.

That might be the biggest reason Daemon despised him.

Aegon simply shrugged with the same ever-present smile and made his way toward Phoenix, who had already taken note of the tension between him and Frey.

”Those methods suit you better, Daemon. But how about this instead?”

With just a few well-placed hand gestures, Aegon managed to draw the attention of everyone around him.

”Since weʼve fallen into this deadly trap, we need to find a way to survive. In other words—we need to find a way home.”

”And how exactly do you propose we do that?” Sansa snapped on purpose, clearly unimpressed.

The continent of Ultras was leagues away from the Empire, separated by the Demon Sea, which swarmed with the most deadly Nightmare Beasts.

Crossing that entire distance and making it out alive was beyond impossible.

But Aegon had already considered that.

”Teleportation gates,” he said.

Phoenix narrowed his eyes.

”There are no direct teleportation gates between the Empire and Ultras,” Selena interjected—but Aegon chuckled.

”You actually believe that?”

”Compared to your claim, thatʼs the more logical assumption. Are you seriously saying there are gates connecting us to our worst enemies?!”

The Empire and Ultras were on the brink of war. The idea of direct gates linking them was absurd.

”Then youʼre even more naïve than I thought,” Aegon replied, making Selena scowl.

”What?”

”How do you think the Ultras have been launching their attacks until now? By crossing the entire Demon Sea each time?”

”Thatʼs…”

Come to think of it, their appearances had often been abrupt—without warning.

”There must be gates somewhere… isnʼt that right, Professor Phoenix?”

Aegon turned his words deliberately to the strongest man among them.

The Lord of Sunlight remained silent.

In truth, he couldnʼt deny what Aegon had said. The Empire had long suspected the existence of such teleportation gates—and had even discovered a few.

Gates left over from the First War, more than three hundred years ago. The likelihood of there being an extra one or two they still hadnʼt uncovered was very real.

”The prince is right.”

The moment Phoenix said those words, Aegonʼs smile widened.

In truth, he was certain of the gatesʼ existence. He had used one himself once, during secret negotiations with the Ultras.

Of course, he didnʼt mention that to anyone.

”What now, Frey? Still think Iʼm the traitor? I just gave you half the solution.”

Aegon never missed a chance to provoke Frey.

The latter said nothing. Meanwhile, the prince wrapped up his argument by giving the group a direction.

”We have to find one of those gates.”

That was their only hope.

”But... how? Are you suggesting we scour an entire continent where everyone wants us dead?”

Danzo frowned as he spoke, while Aegon simply shrugged, making it clear that heʼd done his part. Whether they succeeded in finding the gates or not was entirely up to them.

”Professor Phoenix, I trust this responsibility falls to you.”

Aegon spoke with a smile, while Phoenix let out a sigh.

”I promise you—I wonʼt let anything happen to you. Not while I still draw breath.”

Aegon nodded cheerfully. ”Yes, Iʼm sure you will.”

Some of the students felt slightly reassured. After all, Phoenix was powerful.

It all sounded like a normal conversation.

But it was anything but normal. Aegon had just subtly pushed all the responsibility onto Phoenix—and all the blame, should anything go wrong.

After all, their presence here was the result of the templeʼs negligence. They had allowed such a catastrophe to unfold.

Phoenix couldnʼt help but wonder: how had the Ultras pulled it off?

How did they bypass the templeʼs defenses and sabotage the gate so thoroughly, right under their noses?

Cold sweat crept down his back every time he thought about it.

”With all due respect... Professor Phoenix, I donʼt need your protection.”

Frey Starlightʼs voice snapped Phoenix out of his thoughts.

The young man before him, radiating a terrifying aura and power, declared that he would not hide behind anyone.

”Weʼll fight for ourselves. Isnʼt that the whole point of all that training?”

Taking the same stance, Snow followed his friendʼs lead.

And they werenʼt the only ones. A surprising number of students expressed their willingness to fight.

Despite knowing how dangerous their situation was, they stayed composed. Phoenix couldnʼt help but smile at the sight.

”Then letʼs do it. Weʼll make it out of here—together.”

Phoenix declared.

With mixed feelings, twenty-two individuals began a journey into the unknown across a deadly continent.

A group bound by friendships, rivalries, and a multitude of emotions.

How would it all end?

Back then, Frey had no idea just how dark the future that awaited him on that continent truly was.

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