Zongman: Pan-dimensional sign-in system

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After her figure completely disappeared at the end of the corridor, he slowly turned around and scanned the knights and ministers present with a sharp gaze.

"Today's battle, although we won, we still lost."

The king's voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight.

"The enemy's strength is beyond our imagination. But we cannot let this discourage us. We must find the culprit behind this and eradicate this threat once and for all."

The Knight Commander stepped forward, saluted respectfully, and said:

"Your Majesty, we have dispatched our most elite scouts and trackers to locate Shadow Garden and the Diabolos Cult as quickly as possible. At the same time, we are also collecting clues on the battlefield, hoping to uncover their motives and origins."

The king nodded in agreement, but then his brow furrowed.

"Not only that, we also need to strengthen the defense of the royal city to ensure that such attacks will not happen again. In addition, regarding the leader Shadow that Alice mentioned..." There was a hint of uncertainty in his words. He had also seen the power that made the dark clouds in the sky disappear, and he was also afraid that such an attack would destroy his own royal capital.

On the other side, Alice was sitting alone by the window in her room, looking at the sunny sky, feeling mixed emotions.

She recalled the thrilling moments on the battlefield. If it weren't for her idol Beatrice who took up too much of Shadow's energy, and the opponent letting her win, she would have lost long ago, and lost completely.

Knock, knock, knock. There was a knock on Alice's door.

This made her alert:

"Who?"

"It's me, sister, Alexia."

Alice was shocked. She thought of what she said during the previous battle with Shadow. It turned out that Alexia was hiding something from him.

"Come in, Alexia."

After opening the door, Alexia walked in.

"close the door!"

Seeing her sister's angry face, Alexia's heart skipped a beat. Thinking of Shangguan Wen selling her out, she couldn't help but think about how to fool her sister. Anyway, she had seen her loser look. As long as the words were right, she could fool her without knowing the direction.

"Alexia, what exactly are you hiding from me?"

"Sister Alice, I'm not hiding anything."

"No? Then why did Shadow say that it was not for Alexia's sake when the battle ended?"

Alice's eyes were as sharp as a knife, staring at Alexia as if she wanted to see through her soul.

"Alexia, do you think your lies can destroy the trust between us sisters? Shadow's words are definitely not groundless. Tell me, what secret deal is there between you and Shadow?"

Alexia's lips trembled slightly. She knew that denying it would only make the situation worse. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner panic, and then slowly spoke:

"Sister Alice, I did not tell you something, but it was not intentional. Shadow... I have joined Shadow Garden, codenamed 667."

Alice frowned when she heard this, and it was obvious that she was not completely satisfied with this explanation.

"Just joining? Alexia, do you know how much trouble this could bring us? Shadow's identity is unknown, and his motives are not pure. By doing this, you are undoubtedly putting us in danger."

Alexia lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes, and began to act.

"I understand, Sister Alice. I just want to protect you, my father, my mother, and the entire kingdom. You've seen the disparity in power. What do you want me to do? There are powerful enemies outside and traitors inside. What should I do if I don't use their strength to fight them?"

Seeing her sister's sincere repentance, Alice's anger gradually subsided. She understood that Alexia had joined Shadow Garden impulsively, but her motivation was always for the good of her family. With a soft sigh, she walked over to Alexia and gently patted her shoulder.

"Alexia, remember, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we sisters should be honest with each other and face them together."

Alexia raised her head, tears glistening in her eyes, but also revealing a determined light.

"I will, Sister Alice. Thank you for forgiving me."

Alice continued:

"Do you know how to practice [Shadow Garden]?"

This was also what she cared about. As the eldest princess of the Midgard royal family, she had been taught by famous teachers since she was a child, and had collected all kinds of sword techniques and secrets. But now these secrets were so weak when dealing with [Shadow Garden] and [The Diabolos Cult].

Her sister Alexia must have been lurking to obtain these.

Alexia's lips curled up into a happy smile, her sister is still the same sister.

"Yes, in [Shadow Garden] there are training methods called [Armament Haki], [Observation Haki], and [Conqueror Haki]. These are physical techniques. As for magic, unfortunately, I don't have much trust, so I can't get in touch with it."

When Alice heard what she wanted, her eyes lit up and she hurriedly urged:

"Can you explain it in detail, Alexia?"

Alexia nodded slightly, her eyes flashing with nostalgia for past knowledge and anticipation for her sister's growth.

She slowly sat down and motioned her sister Alice to sit down as well. The distance between the two became closer because of this sharing.

"Of course, Sister Alice. First, [Armament Haki] is a technique that enhances one's offensive and defensive capabilities. It can cover parts of the body or weapons with a black, hardened substance. This hardening not only makes attacks sharper, but also makes defense nearly invulnerable. The key to practicing it lies in precise control of one's own strength and the training of willpower, which requires long periods of meditation and actual combat training."

Alice listened with fascination, her hands unconsciously clenching, as if she could feel the surge of power. "So... what about [Observation Haki]?"

She asked impatiently.

"[Observation Haki] is a perceptual ability that allows one to sense the emotions, intentions, and even impending dangers of those around them. Advanced stages can even foresee the immediate future, making it an indispensable predictive skill in combat. To cultivate it, you need to learn to calm down, listen to your inner voice, and constantly train your intuition in complex and ever-changing environments." Alexia gestured gently with her hands as she spoke, trying to make the concept more vivid.

"As for [Heroic Haki], it is the rarest and most powerful form. It allows the possessor to intimidate and even control others with just their aura, and is the hallmark of a true leader. However, this type of Haki is extremely difficult to awaken, relying more on one's talent and destiny."

At this point, a complex emotion flashed in Alexia's eyes, as if she regretted that she had not been able to master this kind of dominance.

Alice's eyes flashed with excitement and determination, "That sounds amazing! I want to learn [Armament Haki] and [Observation Haki] to become stronger!" Alexia smiled gently.

"I know you can do it, Sister Alice."

There were some things Alexia didn't mention. According to Sid, the three-color Haki originated from another world. He brought it with him and adapted it to the magic of this world, allowing its inhabitants to learn it quickly and effectively. He also agreed to pass it on to her, with the consent of Alpha and Shangguan Wen.

Chapter 108 Alpha meets his aunt

Beatrice, who had taken a train from the capital to investigate the Sanctuary Kingdom, suddenly stopped as she left the capital's train station and stared in astonishment at the figure that appeared in front of her.

She was somewhat similar to him, but a younger girl. He couldn't help but stand there in a daze.

The girl, also known as Alpha, looked at her aunt who was looking for her

"Come with me, Auntie."

When Beatrice heard the word "aunt", her defenses were broken. She had spent so much time looking for her sister's widow, and now that she appeared in front of her on her own initiative, how could she not be excited.

Led by Alpha, he left the train station and jumped a few steps onto the building, activated the magic circle to teleport, and signaled her to follow.

Beatrice followed without hesitation.

When Beatrice entered the room, tea and snacks had already been prepared on the guest table, and there were other elves around that she had never seen before.

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Alpha"

"Wait, you're not some Alpha, you're"

Alpha stretched out her hand to stop her aunt Beatrice from speaking any further.

"The past is the past, the present is the present, the past is the past, and now I am Alpha, the third in command of Shadow Garden."

Upon hearing this, Beatrice's eyes were filled with even greater surprise. She looked at her niece, who seemed both familiar and unfamiliar, in disbelief.

[Shadow Garden] is a world-famous secret organization in the continent, famous for its unfathomable strength and intricate intelligence network.

How could her sister, that gentle and kind elf, her orphan, become the third in command of such an organization?

"Alpha, what's going on? How did you end up joining Shadow Garden? If your mother...if she knew..."

Beatrice's voice trembled slightly. She couldn't imagine what her sister would feel in heaven. Alpha sighed softly, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

"Valkyrie Beatrice, according to blood ties, I should call you Aunt. Many things are not as simple as they appear. After my mother's death, I became a victim of [Demon Possession]. In just a short period of time, I experienced many hardships that you cannot imagine. My Lord Shadow gave me shelter and strength, allowing me to continue to pursue the truth and protect everything I cherish."

"The truth? You mean..."

Beatrice keenly grasped the key words.

"Yes, regarding us victims, after years of persistent investigation, [Shadow Garden] has discovered many unknown secrets. These secrets involve all countries and all forces on the continent!"

Alpha's tone grew heavy, and she gazed out the window, as if all her obsession and hatred lay there. Beatrice was shocked upon hearing this. She had originally thought she was traveling to the Sanctuary Kingdom solely to investigate her niece's case, but she hadn't expected to be embroiled in such a deep conspiracy.

Think again

"Alpha, what do you need me for? Whatever it is, I'll help you."

Alpha turned around and looked at Beatrice with a determined gaze.

"Aunt, I and the sisters present here are all victims of the Diabolos Cult. Our goal now is to destroy the Diabolos Cult and unify all the countries on the continent into a unified whole."

The word "war" popped up in Beatrice's mind. She never expected that her niece would become an accomplice of the ambitious man.

"Aunt, our tragedy is because there has never been a unified and powerful empire on the continent to regulate and constrain the world. If there were such an empire, similar tragedies could have been avoided."

Beatrice was naturally against it. The situation on the continent was peaceful now. She had also read Natsume's works and could not help but persuade him:

"But war means death, Alpha. If you've read history books, you'll know who the victims are when war breaks out. It's a farmer's son who comes to another place and kills the farmer's son in another place."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the elves present looked at Beta at the same time. These were all plagiarized by her. No, no, she borrowed from Shangguan Wen's words and wrote them in this world without any changes.

Beatrice also cast her gaze on the silver-haired, short-eared elf wearing glasses who was writing something from time to time.

"Could this be..."

"I'm Beta, pen name Natsume, Aunt Beatrix."

She spoke softly, her voice soft but with an indescribable power that made people involuntarily stop and listen. There was no trace of arrogance or boasting in her tone, only love for knowledge and her work.

Beatrice was shocked. She didn't expect that this young female elf was actually the "Teacher Eye" she admired.

In mainland China, Natsume's works are widely circulated. With a unique perspective and profound thinking, she explores many issues such as war, peace, human nature and ideals. Her words are like sharp swords, pointing directly to the darkness and light in the deepest part of people's hearts.

"Aunt Beatrice, these are all taught to me by my Lord Shadow. He told us fairy tales when we were little, and I recorded them all using word magic. I then compiled them into books and published them to earn some funds for my activities."

"What? Shadow?"

Beatrice was dumbfounded. She never thought that Shadow, who had full strength, also had a unique style in literature.

Alpha continued to tell her aunt Beatrice about Shangguan Wen's strength, and warned her both explicitly and implicitly not to become an enemy of Shangguan Wen. She also didn't want her aunt, who had been pursuing her, to be hurt, except for martial arts exchanges.

Beatrice was torn between her conscience and her own desires, wondering whether or not to join Shadow Garden.

Alpha saw his aunt's dilemma and knew that she had many friends besides him. He comforted her:

"Aunt, don't rush to join. You can travel to other countries in the mainland before considering it."

Beatrice was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"Do you trust the leader so much, Shadow?"

Alpha and the other women nodded resolutely. If it weren't for Shadow, they would have died long ago, not even ashes left, and the entire world would be shrouded in darkness. It was precisely because of Shangguan Wen that this world had a glimmer of light, free from the cult's cruel and dark rule.

Current protagonist information

Shangguan Wen

Human: LV155

Power: 4956

Durability:5984

Agility: 4014

Luck: 100 (cannot be added, depends entirely on personal growth)

Spirit: 4547

Mana: 4018

Physical fitness: 7483

Passive skills: Ancient kidney body, super learning ability, combat continuation, near-death breakthrough, becoming stronger with each battle, physical regeneration, adaptability, breaking through limits.

Active skills: Navy Six Styles, High-level Additional Magic, Dragon Slayer Magic, Eye of Exploration, Shadow Power, Fairy Tail - Fire, Water, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Dynamic Magic, Shape Magic, Ruler Core.

skill:

Flowing Water Rock-Smashing Fist, Whirlwind Iron Slashing Fist, Exploding Heart Liberation Fist, Cross-fanged Dragon Killing Fist, Booming Air and Sky-Splitting Fist, Monster-Harming God Killing Fist, Great Power, Extreme Power, Nuclear Fission, Gamma-ray Burst, Gravity Fist, Saitama Mode/Borrowed Power, Continuous Normal Punches, Serious Beating, Time Reversal, Breathing Technique, Three-dimensional Movement.

Equipment items: God-Slayer - Black Blade Dog God, [Book of Girl's Contract], Knight's Oath, Frost Heart, Redemption, House of Time and Spirit, Infinite Wine Flask Regular Edition, 40 mall points.

300 Senzu beans, 60 small bottle of life healing potion, 80 medium bottle of life potion, 90 large bottle of life potion, 160 small bottle of magic potion, 100 medium bottle of magic potion, 60 large bottle of magic potion, 50 large bottle of stamina potion, 20 resurrection coins.

Daily necessities and some means of transportation.