[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons":3,"chapter-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-221":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Online Game: Starting With SSS-Ranked Summons",{"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},1650881,2114,"Chapter 221 221: The Elite Families Attention","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-221",221,"\u003Cp>A horn sounded in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would be the royal guard,\" Lucas said grimly. \"So... about now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur's mind raced, but he took a deep breath to calm his nerves down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I didn't expect the token to create a whole announcement for me.' He thought, as he tried to think about his next steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas gripped Arthur's shoulder. \"Whatever you do, don't show weakness. Not with these people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow passed overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked up to see a massive beast slicing through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a tiger-like creature with powerful wings extending from its shoulders. Its fur gleamed silver-white, crackling with ethereal energy. Each powerful beat of its wings sent ripples of force through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The famous steed of the royal family,\" Lucas whispered, awe evident in his voice. \"The legendary Byakko. Famous for its speed and power...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature pulled an ornate carriage that seemed to float rather than hang from its harness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold and crystal adorned every surface, catching sunlight and scattering it like diamonds. Royal blue banners embroidered with the Ashborne crest fluttered from each corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Byakko had even touched down, Arthur realized they had company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four figures stood before him, having appeared without warning. One moment they weren't there, the next, they simply were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The four patriarchs,\" Lucas murmured. \"All of them. This hasn't happened in decades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arch-Healer Eldon Thornwyck stood to the left, his green robes fluttering softly. His aged face bore the calm of someone who had seen centuries of drama and remained unimpressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Lady Seraphina Gilderhaven's serpentine eyes studied Arthur with predatory interest. Her midnight black dress seemed to absorb light, adorned with rubies that matched her blood-red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Raemund Draketower's posture was rigid, but flexible at the same time. His uniform bore more medals than fabric, and a scar ran from temple to jaw, a badge of honor he wore proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face revealed nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, Sauron Ashencroft. Lucas's father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The resemblance was clear, though Sauron's features were sharper, colder. His long red hair flowed to his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the four spoke. All eyes focused on the carriage as the Byakko settled on the ground with surprising gentleness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Elara Ashborne stepped out, and Arthur understood instantly why poets compared her to the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden hair cascaded down her shoulders in waves that seemed to capture and amplify light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes, emerald green with flecks of gold sparkled with intelligence and curiosity. Her features were delicate yet strong, a perfect balance that photographers would kill to capture. A small gold circlet rested on her brow, the only crown she needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't just her appearance that gathered attention. She carried herself with the perfect blend of royal authority and genuine warmth, a rare combination in nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" she said, her voice flowing like melodies to the ear, \"this is unexpected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four patriarchs bowed in perfect unison. Lucas followed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, after a heartbeat's hesitation, did the same albeit very softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise,\" Elara said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward, her royal blue gown whispering across cobblestones. Her gaze fixed on the pillar of light still shooting skyward from the guild hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A manifestation,\" she said softly. \"In my lifetime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sauron Ashencroft cleared his throat. \"Your Highness, perhaps we should discuss this somewhere more private.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a moment, Lord Ashencroft.\" She turned to Arthur. \"You are the guildmaster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur straightened. \"I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I know your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azarel, Your Highness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sparkled with amusement. \"Just Azarel? No family name or title?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just Azarel is sufficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of disapproval passed through the patriarchs. Commoners didn't speak so directly to royalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Elara smiled. \"Refreshing. And this guild is your creation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Along with Advisor Lucas, I'm a student of the Academy of Mera,\" Arthur confirmed, nodding toward the professor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sauron's gaze snapped to his son, but he didn't speak. His eyes said enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elara's expression shifted instantly. Curiosity blossomed into something brighter—excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A student at the Academy of Mera?\" She leaned forward, royal decorum momentarily forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you a first year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded. \"Yes, I've just entered the academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" A genuine smile lit up her face. The princess suddenly looked like any other enthusiastic teenager. \"I'm starting there too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four patriarchs exchanged surprised glances. The princess had completely forgotten the fact that a guild manifestation had appeared and its importance, and focused on useless matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, the patriarchs did not speak waiting for her to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which class are you in? We might be classmates\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am part of the S-Class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elara's eyes widened, as she clasped her hands together. \"I'm in S-Class too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is fantastic!\" Elara continued, enthusiasm undimmed. \"We'll be in the same core classes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded, increasingly aware of the four powerful figures growing more impatient by the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is she dense? Nonetheless, she is kind of helping me out. Them ignoring the manifestation would be a dream come true.' He thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before his fantasy could materialize, the princess pivoted back to the matter at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! But the manifestation!\" Elara exclaimed, as if suddenly remembering why she'd come in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward and, to everyone's shock, grabbed Arthur's hands in her own. Her touch was warm, her skin impossibly soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patriarchs' expressions ranged from surprise to outright horror at this breach of protocol. Guards tensed, hands moving to weapons before freezing in uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touch the princess? Or allow this unprecedented contact?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The manifestation should be discussed more deeply with the king,\" Elara said earnestly. \"I'm sure he's interested in talking to you. This is a big matter, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her green eyes sparkled with excitement. Not a hint of guile or politics, just genuine enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sauron Ashencroft's face darkened. A vein pulsed at his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is childish!' he thought before stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness,\" he said, his voice tight with restraint, \"we haven't spoken to him yet. As a guild owner, we need to talk to him about a few things first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1009,"2026-06-06T12:00:36.158Z",1,"novelbin.me","2124874b540b3da7a861e2c56fa0b1bc4f7f03c1207c4634ce61bb86f81f54e0","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-222","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-220",601,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fonline-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-cover.jpg"]