A Barely Successful Phase One

Heavy breathing sounded in the darkness, followed by an angry shout:

"Unhand me, filthy scourge!!"

Everyone was paralyzed by the biting, jet-black veil—except for the one who had summoned it.

Ian, knowing he had to finish things quickly, stopped holding back and activated one of his trump cards.

It was the very same domain skill Shye gave Maia.

However, Ian gained his through his own hard work, courageously purchasing it at a black market despite his status as a hero.

Had he been caught engaging in such shady acts, he would've undoubtedly been dismissed and faced appropriate punishment.

This bold decision proved wise, though, as it worked wonders for him when it mattered.

Now, the leader of the Valenzian opposition was in his hands.

But capturing Elysia alive had been far from easy.