[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world":3,"chapter-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-623":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Evolving My Undead Legion In A Game-Like World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},41617,69,"Chapter 623 First Subject Visit [1] (Refresh to correct error!)","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-623",623,"\u003Cp>\"Welcome, my precious students!\" the man announced, voice ringing through the Grand Hall with a flamboyant warmth that immediately cut through the tension in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some students flinched. A few seniors groaned softly under their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Arven spread his arms dramatically, coat flaring like a stage performer. \"Ah, look at you all! So young and so energetic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arven placed a hand on his chest in mock sincerity. \"Now, I know what you're thinking. 'Oh no, the director looks too good to be an educator.' And yes, you're right. But I assure you, I do work here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay that's enough introduction,\" the director said before he continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For those new to our dear institution, allow me to clarify something important. This is not a school for the privileged so learn to behave and follow the rules or pay the consequences of your actions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, to the new students' surprise, including Michael, the director's voice became particularly intimidating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contrast was startling. For someone who looked flamboyant enough to host a fashion show rather than run a top-tier academy, his words suddenly filled the hall with the kind of gravitas that made one straighten instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, the vibrant personality he'd displayed moments ago didn't clash with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The charisma, the eccentricity, and the quiet power all meshed into one unnervingly compelling presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Arven's lips curved again. \"Now, let's get to the important part before I lose your attention to my overwhelming charm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A new year has begun, a new semester is upon us, and as always, there's gossip, achievement, and chaos to celebrate. Some of you might know these already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clasped his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One achievement is that our beloved academy has acquired one more Rank 4 dimensional crack and it's a realm type dimension. Not a corrupted type dimension filled with hollow monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few gasps and low murmurs spread through the crowd. Even among seasoned students, a Rank 4 realm type dimensional was no small feat. In fact, wasn't this the first time an academy had access to this sort of thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Arven raised a finger. \"Another announcement is that among our five graduating tenth-years, one has managed to break through to Rank 4.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Applause rippled across the seniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arven nodded approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few other things happened too-some... let's just say interesting developments in our little world. But as I'm a very busy man who values his slee-work, I'll let you dig those out yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Arven clapped his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that we've brushed through the old matters, let's move on to what truly matters today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today we officially welcome the new students of Veraunt's Edge Academy! And I must say\"-Arven paused, tilting his head as his eyes swept across the rows of first-years-\"you lot are quite the collection. A little unpolished, but...\" His smile sharpened. \"outside the crowd, the strong ones among you are stronger than last year's batch. And definitely stronger than the year before that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That earned a few surprised murmurs. Some of the older students\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>frowned, while others crossed their arms, clearly taking the comment as a jab. But none dared to interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arven, of course, noticed the subtle reactions but didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, did the students dare to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among our talented newcomers this year, two stand out the brightest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first is an exceptional talent-strong and already recognized by one of the highest authorities in our academy. In fact, she's even an in-name disciple of the vice principal herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of whispers filled the air instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael didn't need to be told who he was referring to. He turned his head slightly toward Ryn's sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression didn't shift much, still as cool and poised as before, but this time, a small flicker of pride appeared at the corner of her\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lips\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was faint, but noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have felt his gaze because her eyes drifted toward him almost immediately, locking onto his without hesitation. The two regarded each other for a brief moment, the noise of the hall fading into background static.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pale eyes were calm but probing, as if silently saying, You're the other one, aren't you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for her, Michael wasn't the type to play the staring game. He broke the gaze first, exhaling quietly through his nose and turning his attention back to the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she wanted a staring contest, she'd have to find another opponent. Arven, completely oblivious-or perhaps deliberately ignoring the silent exchange-continued smoothly, \"And as for the other student...\" The director's lips curved in amusement. \"Well, I think we all already\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>know who that is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael felt several eyes flick toward him, and like a fuse, when the others that didn't know him found out who the director was referring\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him feel uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arven, however, was grinning wider than ever. \"Let's give both of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>them a warm round of applause, shall we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound that followed wasn't unified-halfhearted claps, scattered\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>applause, awkward pauses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael didn't react, his face unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just what he hadn't expected yet was what happened next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Arven lifted a finger, eyes gleaming with mischief. \"Since you're all being so unmotivated, I'll let you in on a little secret. Our other bright star is Michael Norman. Yes, that Michael. Top one of the first year. The one who made this year's entrance exam special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave rolled through the hall-recognition snapping into place for those who'd only heard rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arven didn't give them time to digest it. \"Also, he's a level 50\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>awakener.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence hit first then fractured into gasps and sharp intakes of breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Level fifty?\" someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's third to fifth-year territory...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shift was almost visible. Curiosity hardened into wary respect;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>jealousy calcified around the edges. Some felt they were starting to understand why someone was above even the vice principal disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the rumors were true, it was a deserved rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arven, happy by the change, added lightly, \"But that's not even the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>most interesting part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise dimmed as quickly as it had risen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most exciting thing about Michael,\" the director said, savoring\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the pause, \"is the year he awakened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur rippled-speculation flared. \"Seventeen last year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it was last year and he sprinted to fifty-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arven cut the guesses in half. \"Four months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words landed like a dropped weight. \"Four... months?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're joking-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the seniors went still. The hall seemed to hold its breath. In the stunned quiet, Michael felt several gazes on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For no particular reason, his attention slid sideways-to Ryn's sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frost-still composure she wore like armor had cracked; shock flashed bright and unhidden across her features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Land of Origin, Michael's expression remained unreadable as\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he shook his head faintly. Whatever was happening in Aurora, right now, none of that mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had other matters to attend to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp scent of cold wind brushed across his face as he stepped\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>down from the carriage. The guards who had traveled with him stood behind, tense and silent, their gazes locked on a single kneeling figure\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Rohan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's armor clinked faintly as his fists tightened against the dirt\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>road, his body trembling from fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael's calm voice broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, let me get this straight,\" he said calmly. \"You're telling me a guard was sent ahead to inform Knight Darius of our arrival... minutes before we reached his lands, and yet no one came to receive us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rohan's head bowed lower, his jaw visibly clenched. \"Yes, my Lord.\" \"And still,\" Michael said softly, \"not a single soul appeared.\" \"Yes, my Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rohan's voice shook now, heavy with restrained rage. \"If you would\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just give the order, I'll have his head mounted before dusk. Allow me\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to set an example-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An example?\" Michael cut in gently, almost amused. \"Of what? That\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>we kill everyone who forgets their manners?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rohan flinched but didn't rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael's lips curved faintly. \"No. There's no need for blood..\" His gaze shifted toward the horizon, where the distant silhouette of Darius's small stronghold sat. \"Let's take a look around first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rohan looked up, confusion flickering briefly. \"My Lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rohan's teeth ground audibly, but he bowed low again. \"As you\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>command, my Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael turned slightly, his cloak brushing the ground. \"Good. Let's\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish,\" Rohan said hoarsely, motioning the guards to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the small stone castle, a man in his late fifties stood behind a narrow window slit. His pale eyes caught the distant gleam of carriages, banners, and armored riders moving in a disciplined line. The moment his gaze brushed across the black-cloaked figure at the front something instinctual inside him recoiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back sharply, his breathing uneven for an instant. A strange chill ran up his spine, as though the young man below had\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>sensed his watchful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN: I apologize for the mishaps in the last two chapters. This one is\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>on me and I'm not proud of it. I'm so sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>",1516,"2026-05-28T17:47:53.443Z","2026-06-01T04:28:28.562Z",1,"novelbin.me","f5f69cc646b22ca97f505b6eb75e6ea2f71eb02e00009f081d31db2b1a800d72","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-624","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-622",970,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-cover.jpg"]