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(401) Before the Storm
update icon Updated at 2026/1/23 5:00:02

401,

Since ancient times, the people of Attersass have believed that all things in heaven and earth were created by the ancient gods.

They are absolute, they are right.

The formation of every inch of land is the art of the ancient gods.

Among the ancient gods, there are the famous Four Goddesses.

These non-physical entities are the leaders of the gods.

There were few rumors about them until a dancer appeared.

The girl's dance sparked the most incredible event in history.

The Goddess of Water, the rhythmic water, appeared before her.

Attracted by the girl's dance, the rhythmic water appeared for the first time in the mortal realm.

It is said that the dancer, in the end, became the founder of the first generation of the Water Sect.

In the center of Kakarl, there is a small mountain.

On top of the mountain, a temple was built.

The temple has only one entrance, a long staircase that extends from the foot of the mountain to the top.

The temple has no walls, supported by pillars, in this one-story building.

At the end of the road leading to the temple, there is a seat made of white limestone.

A boy sits here.

From the outside, this boy is at most fifteen years old.

It is hard to believe that five years ago, when this boy was only ten years old, he became the owner of this seat.

The leader of the Water Sect, Louis the 53rd, is the identity of this boy.

"Your Excellency, Lord Alexander has arrived."

In front of the boy, a bald old priest introduces the visitor.

The leader nodded gently, and then a figure slowly came from the entrance of the temple.

Wearing light armor, his whole body is full of muscles.

Although he is a muscular type, this warrior named Alexander is also a handsome man.

In addition to his austere and cold expression, his physique and height are the objects of adoration for thousands of girls.

But even so, Alexander still has to look up to see the appearance of the leader.

Because the seat built for the leader is also located at the end of a small staircase.

"The hero of the Holy Capital, you're back."

With a smile, the leader welcomed the strongest warrior of the Holy Capital, the hero Alexander.

"I'm a little late in returning."

"Not too slow, not too fast, you just came back in time~"

The leader changed his sitting posture slightly, allowing his body to relax.

"Have you solved the troubles caused by that person?"

"Yes, a total of twenty-three fire dragons, all resolved."

"Really? Twenty-three? Hahaha~ That Daniel guy, in order to prevent us from sending troops to Allen City, actually sent you twenty-three fire dragons to play with?"

"..."

To the leader's joke, Alexander just sighed.

Seeing Alexander's helplessness, the leader felt even more comforted.

"Well~ but it's good that it's resolved~ anyway, we can find that Daniel to play in the future~"

With hands supporting his back, the leader let his feet stretch forward, relaxing.

"On your way back, did anyone report to you?"

"What do you mean, Your Excellency?"

"Stop pretending, you know what I'm talking about."

With a gaze that sees through everything, the leader looked at Alexander, who finally looked up.

"That man came, just a week ago."

Even if the leader didn't mention the person's name, Alexander knew who he was talking about.

"Bring Father Kla here," the leader said.

Another tall and thin man appeared, and it was only when this man stood beside Alexander that the leader continued speaking.

"Father Kla, tell us about your experiences."

Upon the leader's command, Father Kla bowed respectfully.

"Hehe~ Let's take a guess, shall we, about what that man...Cyclone‧Theodore, has brought us? Is it just a gentle breeze, or is it a storm?"