Heâd spent so much effort to get this supreme weapon, yet it ended up being his masterâs. Worse, he
couldnât take it back.
***
Finally, they reached Terra Mountain.
Endless majestic mountains filled their sight. There was a golden platform high up among the clouds,
which looked holy and magisterial.
Edgar was shocked. âIs Terra Mountain that huge?â
Edgar
Alex
Jade said, âMount Dragon-Tiger has been expanded greatly. So the dojo of Terra Mountain is
considered one of the best in the country. Many royals come here to pray and hold offering rituals to
the heavens. Itâs been blessed by the royalty and is known as a holy place.â
âIs that the ritual platform? Are the Rakshasa Temple and the Emperor there?â
âNope!â
Jade glanced at the golden platform. She could only see a part of it, as the top was completely hidden
within the thick clouds. âThatâs the legendary Fuzen Tower. Rumors are that the Fuzen ceremony was
held there many years ago.â
âAlthough Rakshasa Temple has control over Terra Mountain, itâs not that easy handling a new dojo.
Another reason why Rakshasa Temple wants you in exchange for the Emperor is your knowledge on
formations.â
âSo, theyâre likely to keep you alive this time. Thatâs the advantage you have while distracting them and
making time for us.â
Edgar nodded to show that he understood.
Edgar
Alex
Soon, they headed up the mountain. They met many others who had come to save the Emperor on
their way up. However, Edgar and Jade sped past quickly without them noticing.
Edgar
Alex
When they reached the steps to the Fuzen Tower, Edgar saw Gilbert, Xerxes, and the other experts in
a standoff with the men of Rakshasa Temple.
Edgar
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âWhatâs the situation now?â Jade asked.
Xerxes came over. âRakshasa Temple has just given their final warning. If Edgar isnât there in half an
hour, they will chop off the Emperorâs arms. These are inhumane and cruel people, and I donât think
they are joking.â
Edgar
Alex
Gilbert patted Edgarâs shoulder. âI wonât say any further. The Emperorâs safety depends on you. When
youâve returned safely, Iâll hold a wedding for you and Luna.â
Edgar
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Edgar said, âIâll try my best.â
Edgar
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Gilbert nodded and secretly spoke to Edgar telepathically. âJust act according to the situation. If your
life is really threatened, donât force it.â
Edgar
Alex
His wish was clear. He didnât want Edgar to sacrifice his life in exchange for the Emperor. Such words,
however, could only be said in secret.
Edgar
Alex
Soon, a member of the Rakshasa Temple came down from the Fuzen Tower, his expression cold and
fierce as he pointed to Alder, âYou, follow me alone. The others arenât allowed to come. If any of you
do, be ready to catch your Emperor when he drops dead.â
Alder,
Alex,
The Flying Eagles were silent.
Jade said, âI brought him here, so Iâll have to go with him.â
Shocked, Xerxes quickly grabbed Jade and whispered. âDonât make things complicated. They need
Edgar alive, so they wonât kill him. Once we save the Emperor, weâll come up with another way to save
him.â
Edgar
Alex
The men from Rakshasa Temple rejected her request too.
Jade shook off Xerxesâ hand. âEdgar is my disciple. Iâll go wherever he goes! Besides, I have the
Martello Celia. Arenât yâall looking for this? If you donât want it, Iâll leave right now.â
Edgar
Alex
She took out the Martello Celia and spun it around a few times as she spoke.
The eyes of the men of Rakshasa Temple lit up. âAlright, you can go with him.â
Edgar looked at Jade. âWhat are you doing? Iâll be fine on my own!â
Edgar
Alex
Jade said. âI wonât let that happen. I promised your wife that Iâd get you home safe. Theyâll have to
cross my dead body if theyâre going to harm you. If you die, Iâll have to pay for it with my life too.â
The men looked at one another as they shared a cruel smile.
âYouâre still thinking of going home safely after following us up to the Fuzen Tower?â
âHow naive!â