[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-advent-of-the-three-calamities":3,"chapter-advent-of-the-three-calamities-advent-of-the-three-calamities-chapter-18":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Advent of the Three Calamities",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},758653,1005,"Chapter 18: Mirror Dimension [3]","advent-of-the-three-calamities-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>Foresight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gift of glimpsing into the future—a power I held. It was the third time now, and even now, I didn't fully understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What triggered it...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it just random, or did it follow a set pattern?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Questions flooded my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I didn't have long to ponder over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing my attention, a black substance splattered on the ground, presumingly from the monster that had just been killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't care to look, though. The vision grabbed my thoughts as it replayed in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every detail, from the minutiae to the grand, was etched vividly in my memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thought, I could recall everything that had happened. From the pain to the very last moments when something dashed at the team leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memories were vivid in my mind, and as my gaze settled on a specific tree, my hand instinctively reached out, extending a finger to point at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memories told me so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....Get rid of that one too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another one was hiding in that tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How did he know...?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoife looked at his back, her eyes falling on the creature on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Rabbleflit'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An 'infant' ranked beast. Though the lowest of all classes, it was a beast that specialized in stealth and ambushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were both deaf and blind. They attacked based on nearby vibrations, limiting their range to a small area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To compensate for this evident flaw, their mastery over stealth was unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one possessed proficiency in search magic or had extremely keen mana senses, detecting them was nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Julien proficient in search magic...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't think so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana sensitivity...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's hiding on that tree over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoife followed his finger. Again, she could see nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....Team Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoife looked back at him, immediately noticing his annoyed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I'm concerned, there's another creature hiding over there. I'm not proficient in long-range magic. If you wouldn't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoife eyed the tree in the distance and flicked her finger. The tree shriveled up, compressing like a scrunched-up paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It all happened so fast that the creature was unable to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hieek...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a deafening screech, what followed was the creature's shriveled-up body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoife took a look at the creature before turning her head away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How ugly...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Julien, she was talented in two fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mind] and [Body].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Julien, who was proficient in the Emotive field under the Mind classification, she was more proficient in Telekinesis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single thought, she could manipulate an inanimate object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuck, it looks nasty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A different figure drew near, leaning forward as her golden locks cascaded over her face while she grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They really do look different than the textbooks, don't they? Team Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was her name again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoife struggled to recall. Nonetheless, she nodded her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was when two other figures approached her. With bright smiles, they started to praise her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was great. I can't believe you're so strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a situation she had grown used to. Typically, she didn't mind such flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But strangely, they felt rather annoying at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I didn't do anything.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found it odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when did she mind such things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At heart, she already knew the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing her pride, much to the surprise of the others, she moved toward a certain figure. He stood alone, his gaze lingering over the nearby trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped when she was a few meters away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking note of her appearance, he glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was as flat and rude as ever. However, she didn't mind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew he could take advantage of her cracks if she showed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Thank you. The situation would've been difficult had you not warned us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his hand to brush his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoife found the entire situation somewhat funny. She somewhat expected such an answer from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed fitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could she be starting to get an idea of his character?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you continue doing it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aoife believed that moving forward, if they wanted no accidents to occur, they needed his assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had proven his abilities worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as the other members showed clear signs of refusal, she ignored them. For this journey to go smoothly, she needed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pride was meaningless under such circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She expected him to feel the same too, but as their gazes met, he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually taking out a jerky, he bit into it and turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Even if I want to, I can't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at his back, Aoife's expression didn't change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such response... It was fitting of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I really can't stand him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mirror Dimension was an expansive space devoid of any life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of manpower used by the kingdom to keep the space from expanding was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, just as threatening as the Mirror Dimension was, it was also a land filled with opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Region Supply-Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of a levitating panel adorned with a myriad of shifting images stood a gracefully poised woman with flowing black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah's gaze seemed fixed on a certain panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....Could it be that he's very perceptive to mana?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Get rid of that one too.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he was able to detect Rabbleflit so effortlessly despite not specializing in such magic. The way he was able to avoid its ambush...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It aroused curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When one thought about it, what he did wasn't all that impressive. Recognizing the mana flow of a creature was something that most mages were capable of doing after reaching a certain point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point, however, was 'certain point'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier 3 and above was the requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he was able to achieve something like that before even reaching Tier 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fascinating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just fascinating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lingering interest in him waned when she brought her attention to a specific paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a document detailing Julien's background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contents weren't very thick. However, a certain page caught her attention. It was a close-up image of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes slowly traced down toward his forearm, where a small black tattoo appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an unremarkable tattoo. One that any other person could have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After doing an intensive background check, she was sure of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....So you've finally shown yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah gently closed her eyes and took a deep breath. The paper in her hand wrinkled under her grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think you'd even try to target this place...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, cracks appeared on her usually composed expression as her lips twisted up. A sneer marred her features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How bold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spat out, trying her best to suppress the raging storm that was boiling in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the tattoo in the picture, her expression turned frosty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How very bold...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like all the teams have gathered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no other hiccups on our journey to the designated spot. That was good because I still struggled to clear my mind of the vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still felt the lingering after-effects of my death. Thankfully, it happened fast... but the very last moments were still deeply rooted in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What you guys currently experienced was merely a taste of the dimension. The deeper you venture, the harder things will become. Thankfully, our empire set up several safe stations located throughout. This one being one of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amir Wallow gave a long-winded statement. He gave us a short overview of our current location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, I had to hold myself from expressing my surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High walls constructed from sturdy rock enclosed the area, while tents were scattered throughout. In the distance, a fissured space marked the entrance and exit points where people came and went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a strange sight. One that I didn't think I would get used to easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a rather small safe-station. There's plenty deeper within the dimension, but you won't get to experience those just yet. For now, enjoy yourselves here. We will return to the institute in an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cadets all separated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because everything seemed so new, everyone looked strangely excited as they scattered to check out the safe zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought about checking the place, too, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt strangely tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyelids were growing heavier, and each step felt heavier than the last. It was to the point where I had no choice but to find a place to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, I covered my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What sort of situation was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't as though I did much coming here. My group members did most of the killings while I watched from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only time I acted was when...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this the consequence of the 'insight' ability?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that was the case, I was more than happy with it. Compared to the backlash from 'immersion,' this felt like nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha.... shit, have I become too used to this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical pain, tiredness, mental trauma... It felt like I had experienced a lot of things over the past week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is crazy. This i—Ukh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain seized my body all of a sudden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so intense that I couldn't even shout. Spit flew from my mouth as I lost control of my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My vision blurred, and the world tilted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ukh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wh-what's going on...?!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clutching the side of the bench I occupied with all my strength, my legs quivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to describe the pain I was in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as if it aimed to consume my mind, stimulating every corner of my consciousness before honing in on a particular point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as my gaze fell on the spot, I finally found my breath again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't know how to feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowering my head, I stared at my forearm, where a small tattoo appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unlike how it was before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-his...haa... of all things...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second leaf of the tattoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>",1696,"2026-06-02T12:40:55.797Z",1,"novelbin.me","a7cf4f422c8a0bd3324cd4a9a5cbae26a47dd4a6d871cc5ea2ea7e9f2737656a","advent-of-the-three-calamities-chapter-19","advent-of-the-three-calamities-chapter-17",876,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fadvent-of-the-three-calamities-cover.jpg"]