[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-969":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"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},1620776,2087,"Chapter 969 - 951: Suppression","bear-school-astartes-chapter-969",969,"\u003Cp>The neck of the Warrior Knight wasn’t severed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, a sharp and sturdy spearhead pierced straight through the middle, breaking the remaining flesh on the sides with the force of the thrust, causing the head to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the efficiency of Ongstein the Dragon Hunter when facing a Warrior Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Legendary Great Knight, renowned since the Ancient Dragon War, engaged in only a moment’s tussle with the Warrior Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he discerned the flaw and delivered a fatal strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of Ongstein’s boots echoed slowly from the corner of the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted the Dragon Hunting Spear at an angle, with blood still dripping from its tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the golden lion helmet, his gaze was as cold as this snowy night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breath of warmth wafted from the mouthpiece of the golden lion helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ongstein’s breathing was steady, indicating he was neither tired nor impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalivan, wielding dual swords, cautiously retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warrior like Ongstein, who remained unperturbed due to his vast battle experience, was the kind Shalivan found most challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, even Ongstein wasn’t the most threatening figure to him in this city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain behind Yanorlund was collapsed by a single strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an attack, capable of altering the geological landscape, caused a minor earthquake in Ilyushil even under the control of the Nameless King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his deep thoughts, even Shalivan couldn’t help but be shocked by the disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was too young, although acclaimed as the youngest and most accomplished mage, he was ultimately born into a world in decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t witnessed the heroes and legendary figures active during the era of blooming flames and what kind of power they wielded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Elderidge, who colluded with him, was nothing but a ’remnant’ awakened after being burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many present were similar to him, but Ongstein was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had fought alongside King Gwyn under the projection of Sunshine Spear against the Ancient Dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, is this where you stop, rebel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold interrogation echoed beneath the lion helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ongstein already had the Dragon Hunting Spear poised at his waist, its tip aimed directly at Shalivan across from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This posture was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because just moments ago, Ongstein struck with this charging stance less than half a second in front of Shalivan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly dispatched a beast modified by holy office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Hunting Spear pierced through flesh effortlessly, and then the golden thunder erupted from the spear instantly destroyed the creature’s biological activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, as Shalivan widened his eyes at Ongstein’s pose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp sound of metal collision rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sin Greatsword in Shalivan’s hand barely managed to lift up, struggling to slightly deflect Ongstein’s swift thrust beyond reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spearhead of the Dragon Hunting Spear brushed past Shalivan’s shoulder, taking away a fist-sized chunk of flesh and bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That should have been a part of Shalivan’s shoulder bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after the thrust, Ongstein abruptly withdrew, and the lion helmet surveyed around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation from the spearhead felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Shalivan was an outstanding mage, the difference in sensation between striking an illusory body and real flesh allowed Ongstein to immediately discern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Shalivan, whose shoulder was lifted by the spear blade, soon dissipated like mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now alone, the Dark Moon Pope could only maintain his phantom body while weaving through building corners, attempting to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he saw the defeat of his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those unknown soul bodies were clearing out rebels alongside the Silver Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silver Knights rigidly guarded the now meaningless mansion, but the soul bodies could lure equally rigid enemies towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalivan could only watch helplessly as his creations were eliminated one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminated by people he usually didn’t spare a glance at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What sort of minor characters are these supposed to be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apprentices wearing yellow researcher hats, knights bristling with spikes, scimitar warriors who knew a bit of magic, female knights from the Land of Dusk...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chaotic assortment, merely passable in combat strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalivan was confident he could deal with any one of them within minutes, without disrupting his jewelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, he had become a stray dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while passing these minor characters, he had to suppress his footsteps and breathing, maintaining his illusion magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disparity between status and circumstance made Shalivan feel like his insides were burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth is going on?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are these figures suddenly popping up from the Divine Race?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mind disturbed by ambition, he could normally devise meticulous and bold strategies, but after setbacks, it became difficult to stay calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalivan’s eyes darted around, seeking a safe escape route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon a glance back to reality, his eyes suddenly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of Silver Knights stood a figure in a white gauze dress, naive and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess You’Er Xia!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darted around, confirming a scene of chaos all around him, and with no one noticing him, Shalivan quietly changed his direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had only taken two steps...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A supersonic bullet blasted directly on his next foothold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalivan’s already tense body twitched instinctively, and his magic of illusion failed as a result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard reacted first, putting away his magic staff that he was about to use, and drew the crescent curved sword from his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a series of ’swoosh’ sounds of swords being drawn, as the Silver Knights around Princess You’Er Xia reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lavishly dressed Dark Moon Pope suddenly appeared surrounded by the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Shalivan have time to look towards the direction from which the bullet was fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the rooftop of an Ilyushil building, with the brick surface still scorched and steaming from dragon fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a tall steed, carrying two people and a cat, appeared on top of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elegant and noble horse raised its head, and the knight on horseback had just lowered his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you, Your Eminence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalivan looked up at the knight above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, he spoke his first words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, we have never met. You have not appeared in Ilyushil, otherwise I would surely remember.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strange.\" Lann smiled amicably from atop the horse, without responding to Shalivan’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would the Pope not first greet the deity he worships?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, beneath the papal crown, Shalivan’s cold eyes did not look towards Gwendolin beside Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only care about who disrupted my plan, but it surely wasn’t him. Because he is gullible, weak, and foolish. Despite being called God King, he is nothing more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Moon Pope scanned around, knowing that these suddenly appearing soul bodies must have been summoned for a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the death of a soul body does not cause the physical body to die, the damage is substantial, and if deaths occur consecutively in a short period, the physical body is likely doomed as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These soul bodies must have been gathered by someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this chaotic and declining world, summoning a group of warriors is no easy feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, there is the massive dragon, the legendary great knights of the Divine Era, and descendants without names among the Divine Race!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were no mastermind weaving these forces together, why would they appear in Ilyushil at such a pivotal moment and shatter his plans?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him to unite Elderidge and the bishops within the Profound Church alone took time and effort dating back a hundred years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by the laughable melancholy of the Dark Moon God over ancient times’ portraits?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Princess You’Er Xia furrowed her brow despite her perpetually expressionless face at Shalivan’s blatant contempt for her brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the esteemed and dignified Shadow Sun did not display much emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He propped himself up, his pale hand reaching towards Shalivan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No more words... I will not spare you! You enemy of the gods!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pardon my frankness, I do not need the forgiveness of such a weakling,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shalivan replied coldly, leaving the Dark Moon God nearly coughing up blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already in poor condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The renegade Pope raised his dual swords again, his towering figure surveying the enemies around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mighty long sword ignited with the flame of sin, and the sword of judgment glowed with deep magical radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, Lann thought that the Pope, renowned as a genius mage, wielded swords that seemed fierce but were mere catalysts for spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He expected a barrage of powerful magic attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whhooo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dual swords spun into a wheel of fire and magic around Shalivan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not magic, and the swords were not mere catalysts! They were genuine weapons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gigantic longswords, a load just to bear for most, were spun like wheels by Shalivan, one in each hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even amidst such drastic changes in balance during movement, his steps remained stable and precise, showing profound mastery of swordsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those encircling him, Leonard was the first to be swung away by Shalivan’s powerful strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for the crescent curved sword’s quick block and his soul power not being drained, he might have been cleaved in two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hazel was completely taken aback by the sudden shift from the enemy, and it was Kirk who pulled her aside, preventing her from being caught in the whirlwind slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Shalivan spinning two swords, his strides were steady yet wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one turn, he advanced beneath the building where Lann stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His exceptional height combined with the length of the mighty longsword allowed him to threaten the demon hunter from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the demon hunter seemed oblivious to the formidable ’mage’ wielding dual swords right up beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted the Rong Buqiu sitting obediently atop the Qilin’s head, pointing in a direction.\u003C\u002Fp>",1624,"2026-06-06T10:40:28.727Z",1,"novelbin.me","dfbcc0294fb1f26171292d0b0a13919032455ee0aae5bb03f3f21e7fad3f9194","bear-school-astartes-chapter-1028","bear-school-astartes-chapter-1027",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]