Dragon Clouds City, within a secluded room in Bright Moon Temple .

Putray could not help but heave a long sigh as he stared at the soldiers of Constellation nearby, who were busying themselves .

He was not without failure during the first half of his life . In fact, he had experienced more terrifying failures where he had to pay a bigger price for .

Like that one twelve years ago .

But now . . .

The tobacco pipe in Putray's hand suddenly felt very heavy . He even lost the desire to smoke .

This was very rare for him as he was extremely addicted to smoking .

'King Kessel tried to prevent war by making his own son a p.a.w.n . It was supposed to be a generous and sincere move that all kingdoms would sing praises of .

'But it turned out to be a disaster .

'The prince was drawn into the problem of the King of Eckstedt's death, causing the worst case scenario that was supposed to be avoided at all costs to happen .

'Even worse, the Jadestar Royal Family's reputation will suffer a huge blow once again .

'After going back to Constellation, that child has to face…' Recalling Thales' dejected face, Putray's mood sank .

He extended his hand quietly and knocked off the burning portion of the tobacco in his pipe .

'Sorry, Gilbert .

'I don't know what else to do apart from bringing him to safety .

'This is just like the time I watched His Highness die that year .

'I have disappointed you, old friend, again . '

While Putray was absorbed in the past, Willow, the new recruit jolted him out of his thoughts .

"Your Excellency!"

"What's the matter?" Putray raised his eyebrows .

"Please go to the back hall, the hall we went to when we first came here . " Willow did not seem to know what was going on either . However, he still faithfully carried out the order . "This is Prince Thales' order!"

Putray's expression changed .

… . .

After he was done packing his luggage, Kohen checked his weapons for the last time .

"Are you not going to ask Raphael again?"

From afar, the police officer looked at Putray, who was saying something to the soldiers of Constellation . He sighed, turned and spoke to Miranda .

"You know, about the Disaster Swords, the Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Department and his hand… "

When he said this, he recalled what his best friend went through: a swordsman who once had his hands destroyed and then had them turned into such a monster . Kohen could not help but grit his teeth .

'What on earth did he go through?'

Miranda, who was leaning against a wooden crate slowly opened her eyes, waking up from her catnap .

Her gaze was serene, and her expression was natural .

But her voice was slightly hoa.r.s.e .

"There's no need for that . He has already decided," the swordswoman said softly . "There's no use in asking certain things . "

Kohen stared at Miranda's expressionless face and wanted to say something . But in the end, he only shrugged and lowered his head to adjust his sword belt .

A few seconds later, the police officer spoke in a deep voice .

"Then, what do we report to the tower?

"Tell them that we met three Disaster Swords in Dragon Clouds City, and one of them is… unidentified?"

Miranda's gaze flickered .

"What would you report?" she said flatly .

Kohen was taken aback .

"If it was up to me…"

The police officer exhaled loudly and his gaze became firm .

He looked like he had decided on something .

"To h.e.l.l with the Tower of Eradication . After all, it's been such a long time since we left that place . " Kohen shook his head and snorted softly . "I never saw any Disaster Sword . Everything was Kaslan's conspiracy . End of report . "

Miranda gave him a flat smile .

"Guru Zedi will be so angry if he finds out the truth . "

"Hence, this is for his own good . " Kohen raised his brows . "His most outstanding students made up their minds to let him worry a little less because they were concerned about his mood . "

Miranda raised her brows before she shut her eyes to rest once again .

After quite some time, Kohen spoke again in a downcast tone .

"Miranda, it's only been three years," the police officer said dejectedly . "How can a person change so much?"

Miranda opened her eyes once again . This time, her gaze was complicated .

"I'm not just talking about Raphael . " Kohen placed his longsword back into its sheath . He looked worried . "There's also Kroesch . "

"I still remember the time I was punished with her . We had to do a full knee bend with a sword between our teeth . That tomboy's favorite past time was to scold me," he said, feeling annoyed .

The corners of Miranda's lips curled up .

'That's because she liked you, but didn't dare tell you . '

Miranda rolled her eyes as her mood sank .

'It's not just you, Kohen .

'Not just you .

'I learned together with her too . I slept in the same room as her . We practiced together in harsh conditions and studied together late into the night .

'That young woman was cheerful, optimistic and stubborn .

'Kroesch . '

"Perhaps both of them never changed . " Miranda furrowed her brow a little . Her voice was hazy and seemingly profound . "It's just that we accidentally unearthed another side of them . "

Kohen snorted softly .

"What sort of 'other side' would steer one towards betrayal and lies?" he said in resignation .

Miranda crossed her arms, enveloping her saber in her bosom once again .

"I don't know," she said absentmindedly, "but it probably isn't something easy . "

She thought of the brand on Raphael's hands .

'Kroesch, what did you go through?'

Kohen heaved a long sigh, and like Miranda, leaned on a wooden crate .

"So, is this the end?" Kohen said, whether intentionally or not .

Miranda's expression changed slightly before she came back to her senses . "What's ending?"

Kohen paused for a second . His brows moved as he contemplated .

"Dragon Clouds City," he said quietly . "We came here because of a lie . . .

"And became the chess pieces of others . We became the scapegoats in a conspiracy, and the chief instigators of the king's a.s.sa.s.sination .

"We became the cause of a war . "

Miranda went silent .

She understood Kohen's personality, and knew what he was about to say .

'But…'

"That's why we are making it right," Miranda said firmly as her gaze became solemn .

"By fleeing this place, by fleeing the enemy's control as soon as possible; by refusing to be their p.a.w.ns . " The speed and strength of the Arunde Family heiress' tone increased, "We'll pretend that we never came to Eckstedt, never came to Dragon Clouds City . "

She seemed to leave no room for doubts .

Kohen did not reply immediately . Staying silent for a few seconds, his gaze was focused amid the dim lighting .

"But Miranda . . . " Kohen finally said softly . His tone seemed to be hesitant and unsettled . "The fact is…

"We came . "

Miranda said nothing .

Kohen tapped the wooden crate, nimbly flipped his body over and sat up . Resting his hands on his knees, his expression was stern and unpleasant .

"We not only came, but also became witnesses and part of so many things . " He let out a slow sigh and said, "The Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Department, calamity, dragon, prince, a.s.sa.s.sination and all the conspiracies .

"There were people who came and people who left . There were people who died and people who were wounded . In the end, they left behind an awful mess," Kohen said, a little absent-minded .

"It's waiting to be cleaned-up and borne by others .

"And you know what we're leaving behind . You heard what that middle-aged man, Putray said . " Kohen stared at the vice diplomat, who was saying something to a soldier wielding twin pikes . "Even if we flee safely, the Northern Territory will face—"

"He also said that there's nothing we can do . " Miranda furrowed her brow .

Kohen's expression dimmed . He seemed conflicted .

"Is there really nothing we can do?" Kohen snorted softly and unknowingly clenched his fists tightly . "Or are we doing nothing?"

Miranda did not answer .

"That's your Northern Territory, Miranda . It's the territory that your family has guarded for generations . "

The police officer took a deep breath and gritted his teeth . "You witnessed the miserable conditions of the land, which was devoured by war, didn't you? That year, you and Raphael—"

*Bang!*

Miranda used the sheath of her sword and hit one of the wooden crates with random things inside, hard . A loud and dull sound was produced .

"Enough . "

The swordswoman's gaze became sharp and scary . Her tone was extremely cold . "It ends here . "

But Kohen smiled .

"You know, the young Disaster Swordsman we encountered earlier, who was about your age . . . " The police officer lowered his head and raised his special silver saber . "He asked me for the name of this sword . "

Miranda's gaze froze .

"'The Load-Bearer . '" Staring at the saber of her friend from the same cohort, she recalled her duels with it during the past few years . She then flatly said, "The treasured sword pa.s.sed down from generation to generation in the Karabeyan Family . "

Kohen nodded . Flexing his arm muscles, he held up his weapon steadily .

The Load-Bearer .

"It's too heavy," Kohen said absentmindedly . He recalled his family's gloomy old castle and the time the old man took the sword out .

"The day before I left for the Tower of Eradication, my father gave it to me .

"I couldn't lift it up, even with both hands . I could only tie a rope to it and drag it . " Kohen nodded . Slowly focusing his gaze, he began to recall his past . "But the old man said that…

"There are some weights that we must carry on our shoulders . "

His gaze became increasingly lucid and firm . "For some things, we can't just let 'it end here' . "

At this moment .

A voice both of them were extremely familiar with sounded .

"You know, seeking trouble for oneself due to pointless insistence usually doesn't end well . " Raphael's light and lively voice rang behind both of them .

Miranda turned abruptly, while Kohen turned in surprise .

"Go to the back hall, everyone," the young man from the Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Department said in a firm tone . His red eyes flickered beneath the dim lighting .

"It's not time yet . " Miranda furrowed her brows . "What are we doing at the back hall?"

Raphael sighed . He seemed to be very resigned .

He also appeared to be hesitating .

But after pausing for a second, he raised his gaze and stared at the other two .

"I've told you . " Raphael snorted coldly .

"To go creating trouble for ourselves . "

Chapter 227: Creating Trouble for Ourselves. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Dragon Clouds City, within a secluded room in Bright Moon Temple . Putray could not help but heave a long sigh as he stared at the soldiers of Constellation nearby, who were busying themselves . He was not without failure during the first half of his life . In fact, he had experienced more terrifying failures where he had to pay a bigger price for . Like that one twelve years ago . But now . The tobacco pipe in Putrays hand suddenly felt very heavy . He even lost the desire to smoke . This was very rare for him as he was extremely addicted to smoking . King Kessel tried to prevent war by making his own son a p.a.w.n . It was supposed to be a generous and sincere move that all kingdoms would sing praises of . But it turned out to be a disaster . The prince was drawn into the problem of the King of Eckstedts death, causing the worst case scenario that was supposed to be avoided at all costs to happen . Even worse, the Jadestar Royal Familys reputation will suffer a huge blow once again . After going back to Constellation, that child has to face… Recalling Thales dejected face, Putrays mood sank . He extended his hand quietly and knocked off the burning portion of the tobacco in his pipe . Sorry, Gilbert . I dont know what else to do apart from bringing him to safety . This is just like the time I watched His Highness die that year . I have disappointed you, old friend, again . While Putray was absorbed in the past, Willow, the new recruit jolted him out of his thoughts . Your Excellency! Whats the matter? Putray raised his eyebrows . Please go to the back hall, the hall we went to when we first came here . Willow did not seem to know what was going on either . However, he still faithfully carried out the order . This is Prince Thales order! Putrays expression changed . … After he was done packing his luggage, Kohen checked his weapons for the last time . Are you not going to ask Raphael again? From afar, the police officer looked at Putray, who was saying something to the soldiers of Constellation . He sighed, turned and spoke to Miranda . You know, about the Disaster Swords, the Kingdoms Secret Intelligence Department and his hand… When he said this, he recalled what his best friend went through: a swordsman who once had his hands destroyed and then had them turned into such a monster . Kohen could not help but grit his teeth . What on earth did he go through? Miranda, who was leaning against a wooden crate slowly opened her eyes, waking up from her catnap . Her gaze was serene, and her expression was natural . But her voice was slightly hoa.r.s.e . Theres no need for that . He has already decided, the swordswoman said softly . Theres no use in asking certain things . Kohen stared at Mirandas expressionless face and wanted to say something . But in the end, he only shrugged and lowered his head to adjust his sword belt . A few seconds later, the police officer spoke in a deep voice . Then, what do we report to the tower? Tell them that we met three Disaster Swords in Dragon Clouds City, and one of them is… unidentified? Mirandas gaze flickered . What would you report? she said flatly . Kohen was taken aback . If it was up to me… The police officer exhaled loudly and his gaze became firm . He looked like he had decided on something . To h.e.l.l with the Tower of Eradication . After all, its been such a long time since we left that place . Kohen shook his head and snorted softly . I never saw any Disaster Sword . Everything was Kaslans conspiracy . End of report . Miranda gave him a flat smile . Guru Zedi will be so angry if he finds out the truth . Hence, this is for his own good . Kohen raised his brows . His most outstanding students made up their minds to let him worry a little less because they were concerned about his mood . Miranda raised her brows before she shut her eyes to rest once again . After quite some time, Kohen spoke again in a downcast tone . Miranda, its only been three years, the police officer said dejectedly . How can a person change so much? Miranda opened her eyes once again . This time, her gaze was complicated . Im not just talking about Raphael . Kohen placed his longsword back into its sheath . He looked worried . Theres also Kroesch . I still remember the time I was punished with her . We had to do a full knee bend with a sword between our teeth . That tomboys favorite past time was to scold me, he said, feeling annoyed . The corners of Mirandas lips curled up . Thats because she liked you, but didnt dare tell you . Miranda rolled her eyes as her mood sank . Its not just you, Kohen . Not just you . I learned together with her too . I slept in the same room as her . We practiced together in harsh conditions and studied together late into the night . That young woman was cheerful, optimistic and stubborn . Kroesch . Perhaps both of them never changed . Miranda furrowed her brow a little . Her voice was hazy and seemingly profound . Its just that we accidentally unearthed another side of them . Kohen snorted softly . What sort of other side would steer one towards betrayal and lies? he said in resignation . Miranda crossed her arms, enveloping her saber in her bosom once again . I dont know, she said absentmindedly, but it probably isnt something easy . She thought of the brand on Raphaels hands . Kroesch, what did you go through? Kohen heaved a long sigh, and like Miranda, leaned on a wooden crate . So, is this the end? Kohen said, whether intentionally or not . Mirandas expression changed slightly before she came back to her senses . Whats ending? Kohen paused for a second . His brows moved as he contemplated . Dragon Clouds City, he said quietly . We came here because of a lie . And became the chess pieces of others . We became the scapegoats in a conspiracy, and the chief instigators of the kings a.s.sa.s.sination . We became the cause of a war . Miranda went silent . She understood Kohens personality, and knew what he was about to say . But… Thats why we are making it right, Miranda said firmly as her gaze became solemn . By fleeing this place, by fleeing the enemys control as soon as possible; by refusing to be their p.a.w.ns . The speed and strength of the Arunde Family heiress tone increased, Well pretend that we never came to Eckstedt, never came to Dragon Clouds City . She seemed to leave no room for doubts . Kohen did not reply immediately . Staying silent for a few seconds, his gaze was focused amid the dim lighting . But Miranda . Kohen finally said softly . His tone seemed to be hesitant and unsettled . The fact is… We came . Miranda said nothing . Kohen tapped the wooden crate, nimbly flipped his body over and sat up . Resting his hands on his knees, his expression was stern and unpleasant . We not only came, but also became witnesses and part of so many things . He let out a slow sigh and said, The Kingdoms Secret Intelligence Department, calamity, dragon, prince, a.s.sa.s.sination and all the conspiracies . There were people who came and people who left . There were people who died and people who were wounded . In the end, they left behind an awful mess, Kohen said, a little absent-minded . Its waiting to be cleaned-up and borne by others . And you know what were leaving behind . You heard what that middle-aged man, Putray said . Kohen stared at the vice diplomat, who was saying something to a soldier wielding twin pikes . Even if we flee safely, the Northern Territory will face— He also said that theres nothing we can do . Miranda furrowed her brow . Kohens expression dimmed . He seemed conflicted . Is there really nothing we can do? Kohen snorted softly and unknowingly clenched his fists tightly . Or are we doing nothing? Miranda did not answer . Thats your Northern Territory, Miranda . Its the territory that your family has guarded for generations . The police officer took a deep breath and gritted his teeth . You witnessed the miserable conditions of the land, which was devoured by war, didnt you? That year, you and Raphael— *Bang!* Miranda used the sheath of her sword and hit one of the wooden crates with random things inside, hard . A loud and dull sound was produced . Enough . The swordswomans gaze became sharp and scary . Her tone was extremely cold . It ends here . But Kohen smiled . You know, the young Disaster Swordsman we encountered earlier, who was about your age . The police officer lowered his head and raised his special silver saber . He asked me for the name of this sword . Mirandas gaze froze . The Load-Bearer . Staring at the saber of her friend from the same cohort, she recalled her duels with it during the past few years . She then flatly said, The treasured sword pa.s.sed down from generation to generation in the Karabeyan Family . Kohen nodded . Flexing his arm muscles, he held up his weapon steadily . The Load-Bearer . Its too heavy, Kohen said absentmindedly . He recalled his familys gloomy old castle and the time the old man took the sword out . The day before I left for the Tower of Eradication, my father gave it to me . I couldnt lift it up, even with both hands . I could only tie a rope to it and drag it . Kohen nodded . Slowly focusing his gaze, he began to recall his past . But the old man said that… There are some weights that we must carry on our shoulders . His gaze became increasingly lucid and firm . For some things, we cant just let it end here . At this moment . A voice both of them were extremely familiar with sounded . You know, seeking trouble for oneself due to pointless insistence usually doesnt end well . Raphaels light and lively voice rang behind both of them . Miranda turned abruptly, while Kohen turned in surprise . Go to the back hall, everyone, the young man from the Kingdoms Secret Intelligence Department said in a firm tone . His red eyes flickered beneath the dim lighting . Its not time yet . Miranda furrowed her brows . What are we doing at the back hall? Raphael sighed . He seemed to be very resigned . He also appeared to be hesitating . But after pausing for a second, he raised his gaze and stared at the other two . Ive told you . Raphael snorted coldly . To go creating trouble for ourselves .