[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-75":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grand Return System",{"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},1080379,1397,"Chapter 75: The Weight of Blood and Name","grand-return-system-chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>The Weight of Blood and Name\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see who can save you today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vita Zain’s words still echoed when Harry’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His palms were slick with sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His throat felt dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he stepped half a pace forward anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I retreat now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything before was meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Selena’s fingers subtly brushed the hilt of her sword. A thin frost gathered around her fingertips, almost invisible in daylight. Cold Mana stirred beneath her porcelain skin, quiet but lethal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias’s red silk shifted in the breeze. The gold sash at her waist fluttered faintly as if reacting to her heartbeat. A faint warmth radiated from her body—barely perceptible, like embers hidden beneath ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akeno stood slightly behind, long purple hair cascading over her shoulders. Her expression remained calm, but her eyes had grown darker. Dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias did not refute Vita.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beginning to end, she showed no fear. No anger. No panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a princess of the Drake Empire, if she trembled in a situation like this, she would be unworthy of the crown she carried in her blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akeno suddenly stepped forward, fury flashing across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impudent! Open your shitty eyes and take a look. How dare you speak to my princess like that. Have you eaten the guts of a leopard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The street went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd murmured in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s the princess? The princess of the Drake Empire?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vita froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils contracted as he stared at Rias again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she truly was the imperial princess—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Zain household... was nothing before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how strong the Zain household was, they were still beneath imperial authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the City General of Ashford City was not someone they could offend lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gosh! She’s a princess? He nearly laughed out loud from shock. I actually guessed she was extraordinary from the start... I’ve been polite the whole time. I really am a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stole a glance at Vita.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s expression looked as though he had swallowed something foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Vita’s pride refused to bend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... I don’t believe it!\" he snapped. \"Hmph... How can you prove you’re a princess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant. Untouchable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Vita,\" she said softly, \"how would you like me to prove it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was calm, almost teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the very least, show a token proving your royal status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias sighed gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry. I can’t show you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had left the palace in haste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no royal token in her Storage Space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vita’s expression twisted—then brightened with cruel delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! Since you can’t prove it, don’t blame me for being impolite. Your crime is even greater for impersonating a royal princess. Today, I’ll see who can protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether she was a princess or not no longer mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t prove it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could label it impersonation and suppress it later if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, a twisted thought bloomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehe... conquering a princess as beautiful as a celestial fairy... that must feel incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under that burning desire, he raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see who dares to—\" Harry instantly stepped forward, playing the hero despite the tremor in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph. Take him down too,\" Vita ordered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than ten men surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Black stepped to the front without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sleeves snapped in the wind as he clashed against the attackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact sent dust rising into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the rear of the street, two black-robed elders leaped forward simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both radiated nine-star GrandMaster Realm pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Black’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had prepared thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he blocked three blades at once, his breathing deepened. Pressure mounted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second floor of Whitelist Restaurant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cavir Walton watched silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had already sensed something heavier approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, I’ll hold them off. Leave quickly!\" Elder Black shouted, intercepting another strike. Even facing two nine-star GrandMaster Realm experts at once, he was not immediately losing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And leave them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could decide—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roar tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! You won’t be able to leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall, burly middle-aged man strode forward from the far end of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each step cracked stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clint Zain!\" Elder Black’s heart trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clan Lord of the Zain household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A King Realm expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one can save you today!\" Clint Zain’s voice thundered. \"All of you... stay here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struck with a palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of oppressive force crashed down like a collapsing mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Black raised both arms to block—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was flung backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed from his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely remained conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Black—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice like rolling thunder echoed down the long street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shameless old man. Let’s see who dares to touch my son today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air thickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying pressure descended over Ashford City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the end of the street, a middle-aged man walked slowly forward, a massive broadsword resting on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harrier Taylor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!\" Harry’s voice cracked with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never been so grateful to see that figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be afraid, Harry,\" Harrier said calmly, though his eyes burned. \"I’m here. Let’s see who dares to touch you today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killing intent in his gaze locked onto Clint Zain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To strike his son publicly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harrier stepped forward and quickly checked Elder Black’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression darkened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three against one... how shameless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his broadsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade cleaved through the air in a blazing arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clint Zain met it head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision shook the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shockwaves rippled outward, forcing bystanders to retreat further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men were King Realm experts of the same generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rivals for decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither had ever truly surpassed the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harrier’s fury burned like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel clashed again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clint’s palm techniques collided with the broadsword in a storm of force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet gradually—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harrier began pressing him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each swing grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each step more aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clint’s feet dug grooves into the stone as he retreated half a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time in years—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harrier Taylor had the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>",1057,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.094Z",1,"novelbin.me","cf86925440368d10fe7eb79673a0832e55b560a7010f938ab5ec7715aa1c38e5","grand-return-system-chapter-76","grand-return-system-chapter-74",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]