Back to Lunalith

"It's about time they come back," Zion thought as he waited at Verdantial Academy.

By this time, only a few people remained in the academy, as most of the students and some instructors had returned to their respective families.

The affairs in Verdantia were in a dire state; the rebellion of the Shadowfen family and Stormcaller family had created a significant impact.

It had been some time since the rebellion started, but they had yet to make a move against the Evergreen family.

This rebellion led some families to declare neutrality.

Queen Evergreen announced that families wishing to remain neutral had the right to do so without repercussions.

She also declared every family independent and allowed those who wished to ally with the Evergreen family to do so freely.

Of the six great families not part of the rebellion, none had yet formed an alliance with the Evergreen family,

focusing instead on enhancing their territories' defenses since war in Verdantia seemed inevitable.

The Lumina family was the only one to openly support the Evergreen family, causing the rebelling families to halt their attacks temporarily.

In Verdantia, most great families had substantial forces under them, despite being allied with other families.

They also had first, second, and third-class families under their command.

A significant blow to the rebelling families came when the Pecunia family,

The greatest merchant association in Verdantia, stopped and closed all their businesses in the territories of the Shadowfen and Stormcaller families.

The Consano guild, specializing in alchemy and healing and typically independent, had yet to take a stand after the rebellion.

The Factum guild, allied with the Pecunia family and specializing in artifact refining, halted their business in Shadowfen and Stormcaller territories as well.

A major rumor circulating in Verdantia for the past two weeks was that the Shadowfen family was in cahoots with Barnabus the Slayer.

This was revealed by the Ignis family after investigating Barnabus's attack.

It was noted that the attack was possible because the Shadowfen family had ensured no communication could be made to the capital and nearby cities during the assault.

Due to these significant changes in the kingdom,

most students and instructors believed the academy would not reopen anytime soon,

as all families wanted their children back in their territories during these uncertain times.

"Things have changed fast," Zion thought. "I've been back for some time now and have caught up on what's been happening."

"The moment they come back, we are heading back to Lunalith without wasting any time," Zion decided.

After a few minutes of Zion waiting near the main hall of the academy, a huge light began shimmering.

Students and instructors started coming out of the light as they were being transported back.

Zane, Oasis, and Tyla emerged, among others who had ventured into Tir na Nog.

"Huh!" Oasis thought, surprised to see Agni coming out of Tir na Nog. "Was he in there?"

"Who is that who looks like Oasis? I didn't know he had a big brother," Agni thought as he walked away.

"Why was he looking at me like that?" Oasis wondered.

"It seems he had some opportunities in there. He's at least stronger," Oasis thought with a smile.

"Fool, stop spacing out. Let's get going," Zion smirked, patting Oasis on the head.

"What have you been eating in there? Now you look like a homeless beast," Zion teased, looking at Oasis's growth and messy hair.

"Ahh, big brother Zion!" Oasis and Zane exclaimed in unison.

"Huh, why didn't you come out from there?" Zane asked.

"Wait! You are awakened now?" Oasis exclaimed.

"It means he was kicked out," Oasis said out loud.

At that time, Magnolia nodded at Zion from a distance as she left the area with her sister.

"Lady Lumina, it's time to leave," Seraphina said, approaching Tyla.

"Here, this is from Sir Leonardo," Seraphina handed a scroll to Oasis.

"Take care."

Seraphina left with Tyla, and without wasting any time, Zion, Zane, and Oasis also left the academy.

At the same time, Juzo was clenching his fist in bitterness as he realized Zion had progressed in cultivation.

He and his group immediately left Luminaris, as they were still under the protection of the academy despite their family being enemies of the kingdom.

As Juzo rode in his carriage, he fumed.

"Dammit, that Zion! I wanted to ambush that Oasis brat, but now I've failed before I even began. Just you wait," he thought, vowing revenge.

By the time Oasis and others came out of Tir na Nog, Amilia and Amiliana had already returned to their family's territory, along with Mira and most others who hadn't entered Tir na Nog.

As Oasis and the Bluemoon brothers exited the academy, Elder Tyron awaited them, ready to escort them.

A few disciples of the Bluemoon family were also present to escort the remaining students from families allied with the Bluemoon.

Everyone was safely escorted back to the Bluemoon's territory.

The Bluemoon territory, located in the northern part of the kingdom and called Lunaris, boasted three great cities: 'Lunalith', 'Moonshade', and 'Starport'.

It also encompassed fifty cities under first-class families, one hundred towns, and one hundred villages.

The territory had several farmlands and was home to three hundred families under the Bluemoon family, with an estimated population of 1.5 million.

These families, similar to sects, had many smaller families within them, contributing to the vast population and the Bluemoon family's formidable strength.