The Invincible Full-Moon System

Rex had wondered that something seemed to be missing.

His plan against the Werewolves—it somehow went smoothly but he felt something amiss.

Now he realized what it was.

Living in the new era made his senses about the mutated animals dull.

Considering that mutated animals above the eighth-rank realm were rather rare, he was used to not needing to deal with them, especially with his current strength. Most, if not all mutated animals ran away from a glimpse of his presence.

He was used to that happening to him.

Because of that Rex forgot that it was the time of the Second Breath.

It seemed the mutated animals took full benefit of the peace and accumulated their strength.

Only when they managed to reach their desired strength did they come out of hiding.

"I will now explain the situation"

As the Second Breath finally showed its fangs, Rex gathered the others to hold a meeting.

Except for Evelyn—who excused herself to handle the unrest of the people, upon seeing the massive dragon, the others were present and on their respective chairs. Rex explained what he knew about the new and developed mutated animals to them.

He told them about the Elemental Order and Order Class of these new mutated animals.

Naturally, the others with the exception of Flunra were shocked.

"All of them are at the tenth-rank ream? Really?"

"For them to possess an Elemental Order, is that even fair?"

Mutated animals—and Awakened were different as one mutated according to their elemental affinity, while the latter was able to control the mana of their elemental affinity. Now, that line of difference was blurred.

With the state of the mutated animals now, they became unfairly stronger.

Basically, these mutated animals are Awakened with the physical benefit of powerful beasts.

"Fair or not, since when did it matter?" Rex stated, placing both hands on the round table. "It is the way of the world—when the mutated animals were basically used as livestock for us— the world kept on spinning, the world didn't show mercy to them"

"Just like when we're at the top, the world wouldn't show mercy to us now." He added firmly.

Fairness is not important, what's important is surviving.

Pivoting his attention to Flunra, he asked, "Has this ever happened in the past?"

"Yes, it happened during the Radical Era and never happened again," Flunra crossed his arms—trying to remember the event thousands of years ago. "I don't remember clearly, what was the situation back then, but I am sure the amount of Order Beasts is not as much as the ones present now. It's different compared to back then."

"All of you can sense it, there are at least two near us except for Dravitar" He added.

Each one of them has keen senses.

Even Naela, who was not a Werewolf could probably sense the powerful heat in the air.

A heat that was created by powerful auras nearby.

"Should I search for these two Order Beasts nearby? I should be able to locate them quickly"

Kyran raised a hand, expressing his thoughts.

Knowing his capability, Rex could rest assured and gave this task to Kyran.

Suddenly, Naela, sitting beside Kyran also voiced out her thoughts.

"If Kyran is going, let me accompany him"

"What are you saying? You're only going to slow me down"

"I won't. Matter of fact, you're going to need my help—the forest is still crawling with cursed creatures, amongst them, are cursed creatures—made from mutated animals. Even with the Forest's Overseer, you'll be swarmed without a repellent. I'm a Dark Elf, I could help"

"Nevertheless, I don't need your help"

Recalling the new ability he recently gained, Kyran became more confident.

He doesn't need Naela's help.

Having to be confronted with Kyran's stubbornness, Naela tried to keep her expression calm but it was evident that her emotion was in turmoil, she was a little bit frustrated. Even now—Kyran is still alienating her.

Seeing this, Rex straightened his back, "I'm sure the world's energy didn't discriminate,"

"the forest is more dangerous, Naela will accompany you, Kyran" He instructed.

Being instructed directly, Kyran didn't refute.

On the other hand, Naela gave Rex a light nod, grateful for his help.

"Locate them and observe, don't engage. We still don't know anything about them," Rex said.

Both Kyran and Naela nodded in response.

Then, the door was knocked.

"Come in,"

Upon hearing the permission from Rex, the door was opened, and Linthia stepped inside.

She was draped in her armor, her fairy wings were sticking from the back.

Acknowledging the important people inside the room, she knelt down.

"Forgive me for intruding. I've come to inform Your Majesty of urgent matters," She said.

Rex raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"

Not answering with words, Linthia took a pouch strapped on her belt.

Gistella, closest to the door, stood up, took the pouch from Linthia, and gave it to Rex.

Looking at the contents of the pouch, a bedazzling stack of stones emanating a powerful ray of mana, Rex's eyes slightly widened. He recognized this mana to be Lunar mana—this stack was a stack of Lunar elemental stones.

Not to mention, the amount of mana each one contained was unlike he had ever seen.

"Where did you get this?"

"King Huvuki's general sent this pouch—he said his people found a lot of them materializing on the ground all the way to the north side"

"Bloodstone Crater..."

Rex was surprised when he heard this.

North of the Dwarven Kingdom was the Werewolf territory—and since these Lunar elemental stones were appearing towards that path, it must've headed to the Bloodstone Crater. Also— Rex has a legitimate reason why he thought that.

Volcanic mountain brought along more fire mana in its vicinity.

Seas brought along more water mana in its vicinity.

Now that Yulthar summoned multiple moons, he accidentally increased the Lunar mana level.

Coming to that realization, Rex couldn't hide his smile.

His lightning element was already at the ninth-rank realm but his Lunar element wasn't.

It was time to change that.

"Inform the Dwarves to collect—as much, as they can. Going to the outskirts of the Werewolf territory is also permitted, they would be safe to enter. Bring all of these stones to me, I want them"

Upon hearing this, Linthia nodded in affirmation.

"Is there anything else?"

"Yes, Queen Shanaela's emissary came to visit us—the Elves are in need of help"

"Help? What happened?"

"A powerful mutated animal appeared in their forests. Not too close to their capital city, but also not far enough for comfort. Her forces were barricading the forest—but its minions are clashing against them"

Rex kept a calm demeanor but he was getting pressed inside.

I haven't dealt with the Fourthborn, the Angels, and even my planned visit to the Spirit Realm—and now more problems appeared. From the sound of it, this mutated animal, should—also be an Order Beast but I don't like the word she used. Minions...?

Does this mutated animal have the ability to influence other mutated animals?

Just then, Valthor emerged from the hallway.

He was surprised to see Linthia but entered the room anyway, kneeling beside her.

"Your Majesty, a messenger came looking—for you. He said that Lady Iris asked whether you forgot about the appointment you made with her, and was wondering, when you would spare time for her" Valthor reported.

Upon hearing this, Adhara turned to Rex, one eyebrow raised, "Lady... Iris...?"

Rex could only massage his forehead.

Did he not have common sense? I need Gelmar and Dindora back.

"Tell Iris that I'll be visiting her regularly after I handle the matters here," He said.

Valthor nodded his head and excused himself once again.

Giving his order to Valthor, he then turned to Linthia, "Have Gelmar and Dindora come back?"

"No, they haven't. I could appoint a messenger to ask them to come back," Linthia replied.

Rex paused for a second, looking at Linthia in contemplation.

...

<Linthia Darkmuse>

Race: Adult Dark Fairy

Potential: 60

Power: Seventh Rank(Mid) - Dream and Fear Conjurer (2)

Mental: 7,100

Strength: 3,300 (+10,000)

Agility: 6,450 (+8,500)

Endurance: 4,550 (+20,000)

Intelligence: 4,500 (+3,000)

...

Scanning Linthia's stats, Rex narrowed his eyes.

60 points in potential...? Isn't that quite high? Adhara is only at 67 points.

Rex was quite surprised—that Linthia's race potential was that high, she was merely an adult dark fairy, so he didn't understand how she was able to reach that high. Even then—when he focused back on her stats, he could only shake his head.

Her development is fast, but not enough. She's carried by her equipment.

Shaking his head, Rex decided to turn away.

"Gistella, Flunra, both of you would go to Queen Shanaela's aid. Your task is the same, locate and observe the mutated animal causing a ruckus there and report back to me. Don't engage—no exceptions" Rex commanded.

Upon hearing this, Gistella and Flunra nodded.

"Shouldn't I come with them?" Adhara intervened, seeing the others gain their tasks.

Rex shook his head, in disapproval, "Not now—when the situation is clearer, you will help the one needed help the most. Also, Kyran—Giana, and Ryze were outside. Call them back, none of them should be outside in this uncertain time"

As he distributed the tasks, Rex waved his hand, telling them all to leave.

Unlike the others, he stopped Kyran silently.

Kyran stayed behind while the others left the room with their own agenda in mind.

Only when the others left did he turn to look at Rex.

"Is there something you want to tell me?"

"Yes, while you're out, hunt a couple of mutated animals and bring them to me"

"Hunt? What for?"

"I want to test something out, don't tell the others about this"

"Alright, leave it to me..."

On the other hand, Linthia could be seen standing outside of the room.

She bowed slightly as Gistella, Naela, Flunra, and Adhara walked past her.

Her mind was in a whirl.

Linthia looked left—and right to make sure that nobody was around, before she held her face with a hand. She saw the look on Rex's face earlier, and she knew, what was going through— his mind at that point.

It was obvious that he was deliberating whether he should send her to the Elves.

But remembering that she was weak, he decided to send Flunra and Gistella instead.

Naturally, as the only captain around, she felt useless and embarrassed.

She had been consistently going to the Cluster Domain, and training in the force academy, every single day whenever she had the time, but it was still not enough. Her willpower was constantly battered by the realization of her weakness.

Every single second of her waking hour, the pressure of a captain was choking her.

"I can do this... this is nothing... I can do this" She cheered, adopting self-manipulation.

Glancing at the door, she frowned but decided to not mind it.

Even though she noticed that Kyran and Rex hadn't gotten out of the room—she did not stay idle, and headed to the throne room. She stepped onto the soft, crimson carpet—and looked around, searching for someone.

Her eyes stopped when he saw someone coming from the opposite entrance.

It was Valthor, he was heading out of the castle.

Since Evelyn was outside, he needed to return back to her side immediately.

Meeting Linthia's gaze, Valthor didn't say anything or even acknowledge her at all.

He walked leisurely, heading towards the castle entrance.

"Stop"

"Is there a problem?"

Valthor turned his body, looking over his shoulders when Linthia suddenly stopped him.

"I'm the third captain of the empire, show me some respect"

"Respect...?"

Despite the evident reluctance, Valthor half-assedly bowed before turning to leave again.

Seeing this, Linthia bit her lower lip.

"You do know that your report is uncalled for at the time, it was disrespectful and could lead to a misunderstanding. His Majesty is clearly displeased by it"

"What do you know? Just don't bother me and I won't bother you"

"Why did the messenger report to you? Any audience with the Emperor must go through me. I'm well aware that you came from the Dark Elf Kingdom, but you shouldn't skip authority like that. You should've told me first"

Once again, Linthia stopped Valthor from leaving.

"Why...?" Valthor chuckled. "Maybe because I don't need the permission of a weakling?"

"Weakling? I'm your superior. Also, at the very least, being weak is better. I can change—and become stronger, unlike your dumb wife who was stupid enough to play fire with Lord Kyran"