Chapter 1914 Return


    After the meeting, Emery wasted no time and promptly decided to leave the Nephilim. He bid farewell to Eeshoo and As, before he gathered his three friends to board the next avable ship heading to the Golden City.


    "You did the right thing," remarked Ashaka when Emery exined the Nephilim''s offer. Despite the Abbot having freed himself from past hatred toward the Nephilim, he believed that maintaining a measured distance from them would be in the best interest of Emery and the people of Earth.


    Chumo shared a simr opinion. However, Klea''s response caught him off guard.


    "No, this is wrong!... You shouldn''t do that!" she eximed. Observing the bewilderment on the faces of the other three, she added, "You should have taken the spirit stones and the herbs." With a mischievous smile, she continued, "We really could use it to buy lots of nice things with that."


    As the group chuckled at Klea''s response, Emery chimed in, saying, "Don''t worry about spirit stones; I can still buy you things."


    With an even wider smile, Klea remarked, "Aaa, yes... you are a renowned apothecarist." She then teasingly inquired, "You are rich, aren''t you? How many spirit stones do you actually have?"


    "Enough," replied Emery, his answer keeping an air of mystery. This only fueled Klea''s curiosity even more, and she responded with a wicked smile, saying, "You really shouldn''t say that."


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    One and a half dayster, the transport ship gracefully descended from the sky, bringing Emery and hispanions to Golden City. As it touched down, Emery''s eyes lit up at the sight of the sprawling metropolis. The cityscape was a mesmerizing blend of towering skyscrapers and flying boats soared through the air, leaving shimmering trails behind them.


    Emery couldn''t shake the smile on his face as the memories of his first visit to this grand city flooded back. The sense of amazement and wonder lingered, amplified by the vibrant energy that pulsed through the city.


    Disembarking from the ship, Klea''s excitement was palpable. "What should we do first? Shopping?"


    Emery chuckled and shook his head, "No, we are heading to our second home first, Terra"


    As the group strolled through the bustling streets of the enormous city towards the teleportation gate.Races of all kinds, from elves to dwarves, bustled about, each contributing to the lively atmosphere. The architectural marvels of the city, adorned with intricate magical glyphs, reached toward the sky.


    As the group traversed the bustling streets of the vast city toward the teleportation gate, Emery couldn''t shake the feeling that something was amiss. The normally bustling cityscape seemed to be under a heightened state of alert. City guards, more numerous than usual, moved with a sense of urgency, their watchful eyes scanning the crowds. Chumo, who had been an enforcer in this city for many years, exin the situation.


    "Crime rate''s been on the rise every year since the incident eight years ago," Emery''s thoughts were immediately drawn to the memories of the Raven faction and the pirates. The news about the increase in crime only fueled his concern, prompting him to quicken his pace and use the teleportation gate.


    "Four to Terra," However, as they passed through the gate, whaty in front of Emery was apletely transformed Terra City. The once-familiar city had evolved into a thriving metropolis, several timesrger than when he hadst visited. Thousands of people bustled about, a diverse mix of Terra natives and visitors entering and leaving the portal.


    As Emery and his group emerged into this bustling scene, they were greeted by a dozen tough-looking Saint-level Terra knights guarding the area. Surprisingly, two magus, despite wearing Terra uniforms, these magus were in fact, half-blood. They approached Emery''s group with a gesture of respect.


    "Wee back, Magus," Both magus were sent from Zodiac City to strengthen Terra''s defenses, and they immediately recognized Emery.


    "Please wait a while, Magus," they added, gesturing for Emery and hispanions to pause momentarily. A momentter, two magus came flying towards them—two familiar female magus. One was Magus Silica, one of Lord Izta''s widows, and the other was Magus Sheena, the dragon-blooded magus assigned to protect Emery. The two came to personally wee Emery''s arrival.


    "It''s good to see you again, Senior," Emery greeted warmly.


    After introducing the Abbot, the next thing Emery did was pay his respects. With solemn reverence, Emery ascended the hill to reach the grave of his senior, situated in front of the imposing stone statue of Izta. The atmosphere was serene, surrounded by a sense of spiritual connection to the past.


    Magus Silica, with a warm smile, walked beside him. "My Lord must be proud to see what you have be now." n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    Emery''s arrival at Terra, following the tradition set by theirte Lord Izta, triggered a grand feast in his honor. Dozens of Terra''s top elites, well-informed about Emery''s remarkable aplishments during the recent expedition, eagerly gathered to wee him. The news of the celestial ruins expedition had reached their ears, heightening the anticipation for Emery''s return.


    Observing the warm wee, Klea couldn''t resist smiling and remarked, "Ahh, you are so famous now, Emery."


    The feast transformed into a lively celebration of Emery''s achievements. The Terra elites, with genuine interest, engaged in conversations with Emery about his experiences during the expedition. The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie,ughter, and shared stories.


    The grand feast continued throughout the night, leaving Emery with little time for rest. Before he could catch an hour of sleep, a visitor arrived at the pce, breaking the brief respite.


    An emissary from the Raven city, Terra''s neighboring city, entered the pce. The emissaries were representatives from a city that had once sought to destroy Terra, adding an unexpected twist to their presence.


    However, apanying them were two notable figures—Emery''s old rival turn friend, Armand Nephilim, and the strikingly beautiful woman from the renowned Golden City family, Tessa Karat.


    "Its really is you... I came here as soon as I heard of your return,"