[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea":3,"chapter-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1196":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means",{"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},1088587,1419,"Chapter 1196: 691: Is There a Traitor?_2","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1196",1196,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1196: Chapter 691: Is There a Traitor?_2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Shadow’s expression was somewhat grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that Day Elf disappeared just now, he didn’t sense any traces of spatial fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he faintly sensed a hint of the Shadow Plane’s aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this “Day Elf” escape through the Shadow Plane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s true, then the one making a move here is definitely not a real Day Elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Elf Clan, the Extraordinary Professionals are mostly mages and rangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elf Rangers being able to master Shadow Power is not unusual, but that doesn’t include Day Elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Sun Power that Day Elves wield conflicts with Shadow Power and is difficult to merge together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, not everyone has the kind of talent that Shadow possesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After obtaining the Sun Elf Blood specialty, Shadow specifically studied the situation of Day Elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this Day Elf is definitely someone in disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it just to incite conflict between the Dwarf Royal Court and the Elf Kingdom?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps just to divert the Dwarf Royal Court’s attention?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow speculated internally, thought for a moment, and then prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, since such a big incident occurred in Lonely Mountain City, surely all kinds of investigations will be more rigorous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Shadow was confident he could evade them, it would be troublesome if the avatar in the Iron Hammer Workshop was discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s still counting on using the identity of the Dwarf “Ris” to mix into the Heart of Molten Fire?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No mistakes can be made at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure what Tomun and Nidir, out of concern for him, might do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Shadow once again observed the somewhat strange Legendary Priest among the ruins, then his figure vanished into the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the ruins,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb was using Divine Arts to heal his injuries, in a rather foul mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he just wanted to stroll around Lonely Mountain City and revisit the tavern he often visited before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, halfway through, he was suddenly attacked by that Legendary Day Elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he was no longer the Little Bishop who traveled to Lonely Mountain City in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already broken through to Legend, becoming one of the few standing at the pinnacle of the Gaia World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within the War God Church, he was absolutely among the top ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he hadn’t been a Legend for long, so the outside world didn’t know much about Kelleb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, as a representative of the War God Church, he hadn’t actively informed the other party about this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb also treated this matter as his trump card, not even telling his friend Richie who invited him to Lonely Mountain City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved that his preparation was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the confrontation with that Legendary Day Elf, he could clearly feel the other’s murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the other’s strength was clearly stronger than his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had made more preparations or had one more ally, Kelleb might not have had to wait for the Dwarf Clan’s legends to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Day Elf didn’t know he had reached Legend status, which is why he barely managed to hold on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Kelleb sustained considerable injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for Kelleb, the injuries were less troublesome than the problems in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because by using Divine Arts to conceal his Legendary strength, the consequences of exposure would follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a bishop of the War God Church, a Legendary Priest, concealing his strength when coming to Lonely Mountain City…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed in no way a good thing for Lonely Mountain City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with the incident involving the Legendary Day Elf, the dwarves inevitably began to question Kelleb’s motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when facing the doubtful gazes of the dwarf legends, Kelleb could only raise his hand to indicate he had no other intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Kelleb saw his friend Richie come running, out of breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under the crown of Quasimodo, under the crown of Cooper, under the crown of Igor, under the crown of Davenport.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Kelleb from the War God Church, my friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He represents the War God Church, intending to cooperate with the Royal Court and the temple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s unexpected that he was attacked by that Day Elf, I urge your eminences to bring that shameless long-eared one to justice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These dwarf legends all knew Richie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a minister in the Royal Court, Richie had frequent interactions with these legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what he said, it was to vouch for this legendary bishop of the War God Church before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Kelleb truly had issues, it would become Richie’s responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given this, the legends didn’t linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were in a hurry to track the Day Elf’s whereabouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie slightly bowed, and after the legends had left, he calmly looked at Kelleb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb felt a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, he had put his friend in a difficult position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Richie still came to his aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good brother, true loyalty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Kelleb wanted to express thanks, Richie suddenly leaped up and punched Kelleb hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kelleb, you damned scoundrel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should go to hell and make friends with those damned devils!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie thumped Kelleb repeatedly, as if venting his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kelleb only stepped back a few paces without showing any intention to retaliate or stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he had really put Richie in a tough spot this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Representing the War God Church in establishing contact with the Dwarf Kingdom, Richie was the intermediary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also concealed that he had become a Legend, no wonder the other was upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was a priest and not particularly strong physically,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a few hits from Richie, who was merely at the Golden Rank, posed no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Richie had vented his anger, Kelleb curiously asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you knew I didn’t tell you, why did you still cover for me just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie, catching his breath, grumpily rubbed his fists and said;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else could I do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I could, I’d never want to deal with you again, you rascal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But since I was the one who invited you over, I can’t deny my responsibility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blaming you aside, I’m more curious about why that Day Elf chose you as a target?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Richie speak of the main issue, Kelleb’s expression became serious, and he spoke solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You represent the War God Church, having only been in Lonely Mountain City for a few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you coincidentally encounter the Day Elf?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie shook his head, speaking ambiguously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The entire kingdom barely knew of your coming for negotiations with the Royal Court and the temple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Surely it wasn’t by chance that that Day Elf saw you the day you entered the city?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing here, Richie looked at Kelleb and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In fact, I’m rather thankful you’ve reached Legend status.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without Legendary strength, under that Day Elf’s attack, you would’ve surely perished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Compared to your hidden strength, your death would be even more troublesome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb sighed, reluctantly shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well that his dwarf friend was sharper and more astute than ordinary dwarves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you mean to imply there’s a traitor among the high ranks of the Royal Court or the temple?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb pondered and asked Richie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems like that’s the case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie stated with a gloomy face, his mood quite poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie said sharply, pointing at Kelleb:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’re involved, you have to help me. This is the trouble we both need to solve now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb was taken aback, not quite understanding at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you know I didn’t tell you, why did you even help cover for me just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie said grumblingly as he caught his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I have to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Otherwise, I would never want to deal with a jerk like you again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though this incident has caused such a big mess, the most critical thing is that I got dragged into this because of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, if this matter isn’t resolved and the traitor isn’t found, no one in the Royal Court will feel easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nor would you want the cooperation between the War God Church, the Dwarf Royal Court, and the temple to be delayed, would you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Richie, that’s not fair of you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the face of Richie’s open threats, Kelleb had no choice but to give in reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1393,"2026-06-03T10:58:51.595Z","2026-06-03T10:58:57.738Z",1,"novelbin.me","f4ca5998049b36421691270e91e67f0f2a498c86326931e3e51714ed2bad0b24","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1197","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1195",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]