[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie":3,"chapter-rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-13":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rise Of The Villain : In a World Ruled By Anomalies",{"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},691508,926,"Chapter 13 : Reward’s","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>Arthur’s gaze shifted from the artifacts to the remaining skill books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two of them pulsed with an oppressive pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>S-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath slowed as he picked up the first skill book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his fingers touched it, a system window unfolded before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Description ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Omnicognition (S-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The user’s cognition is greatly accelerated, allowing them to process multiple thoughts, scenarios, and outcomes within milliseconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Focus and concentration are drastically increased\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Learning capacity is massively enhanced\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• All senses are heightened, improving reflexes and reaction time\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Automatically activates when the user’s life is in danger\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duration: 15 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooldown: 6 hours\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the second S-rank core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another window opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Description ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Language (S-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Words are not sounds, nor are they symbols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are intent given shape, meaning given breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To hear is to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To know is to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Language?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For such a simple name and such a vague description... it’s ranked S?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Whatever. S-rank skills are never useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wide grin spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued sorting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next—an A-rank skill core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Description ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Berserk (A-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A state that forces the body and mind beyond their natural limits, unleashing overwhelming power through sheer instinct and will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effect:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• All physical and mental stats increased by 500%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Pain greatly reduced\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Reactions, focus, and aggression sharply enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duration: 30 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooldown: 3 hours\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur exhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the B-rank skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Description ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blink (B-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly swap positions with a chosen target within 50 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rules:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Target must be in line of sight\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Works on living or non-living targets\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uses: 2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooldown: 5 minutes after both uses\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the last one—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Description ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Veil (B-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By channeling surrounding shadows, the user shrouds their presence, making detection extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Greatly reduces detection probability\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Enhances stealth and movement within darkness\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur grinned widely as he read the descriptions. Normally, Awakeners would spend hundreds of millions—sometimes even billions—for skills like these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana surged from his core as he poured it into the skill books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the books shattered into motes of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The particles spiraled, sank into his skin, and vanished inside his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His senses sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue notifications flooded his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Acquired: Omnicognition (S-Rank) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Acquired: Language (S-Rank) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Acquired: Berserk (A-Rank) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Acquired: Blink (B-Rank) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Acquired: Shadow Veil (B-Rank) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Show me my status window.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen reformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ STATUS ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name : Arthur\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Race : Human\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class : None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank : F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Potential : F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent : Imperfect Imitation (F-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level : 50\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>EXP : 141,000 \u002F 134,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Note: Potential threshold reached. Continued EXP accumulation will not result in level increases.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ ATTRIBUTES ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength : 16 -> 24\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility : 9 -> 15\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durability : 20 -> 25\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence : 70 -> 72\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will : 15 -> 20\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm : 80\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luck : 14\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attribute Points : 180 + 210 + 20 = 410\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ INNATE ABILITIES ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Photographic Memory\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Boxing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skills ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Omnicognition (S-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Language (S-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Berserk (A-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Blink (B-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Shadow Veil (B-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remark:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Even if you somehow improved, you would still be trash—just slightly less worthless trash.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stared at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 50.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank F.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overflowing EXP he couldn’t use yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of unspent attribute points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And skills that would make veterans bleed with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow smile spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My stats have improved slightly by breaking through to F-rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad for a start, even if they don’t make much difference yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His excitement only grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s excitement didn’t fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, it grew stronger as his eyes lingered on the remaining attribute points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the line he hated the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Potential: F.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clicked his tongue softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My potential is going to block my growth forever, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back on the bed and stared at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I don’t do something about my potential... I’ll eventually hit a wall no matter how much EXP I hoard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sigh escaped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’ll think about that later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders and straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve got attribute points to spend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have 410 attribute points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur cracked his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s distribute them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system responded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Attributes define the foundation of your existence. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Strength governs raw physical power, striking force, lifting capacity, and damage output. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Agility governs speed, reflexes, coordination, balance, and movement efficiency. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Durability governs toughness, stamina, endurance, resistance to damage, and recovery rate. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Will governs mental resilience, pain tolerance, focus under pressure, and resistance to fear, control, and corruption. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Intelligence affects learning speed, Mana control, spell formulation, and analytical thinking, but cannot replace talent, experience, or compatibility. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Charm affects how easily you influence others—how persuasive, likable, intimidating, or naturally commanding you seem, and how people instinctively react to your presence.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Luck governs probability manipulation, chance-based outcomes, survival in unlikely situations, and rare opportunities. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Add eighty points to Strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Strength increased by +80. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of heat flooded his arms and shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles tightened, growing denser and heavier, as if forged from steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air cracked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile tugged at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Add one hundred points to Agility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Agility increased by +100. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His balance adjusted instantly, his body feeling lighter, faster, more responsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like he could move in any direction the moment he decided to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Add eighty points to Durability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Durability increased by +80. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, grounding sensation spread through his chest and core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing became steadier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heartbeat stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fatigue felt... distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Add fifty points to Will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Will increased by +50. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm heaviness settled in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain dulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear lost its edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts became firm and unshakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And add fifty points to Intelligence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Intelligence increased by +50. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second, his vision blurred—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then clarity flooded in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Connections formed effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoughts aligned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patterns became obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now... add thirty points to Charm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Charm increased by +30. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange warmth spread through his chest and throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His posture straightened unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his breathing felt more confident, more commanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And twenty points to Luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Luck increased by +20. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no immediate sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Arthur felt it anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the world had tilted—just slightly—in his favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Show my status window again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ STATUS ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name : Arthur\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Race : Human\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class : None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank : F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Potential : F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent : Imperfect Imitation (F-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level : 50\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>EXP : 141,000 \u002F 134,000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Note: Potential threshold reached. Continued EXP accumulation will not result in level increases.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ ATTRIBUTES ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength : 104\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility : 115\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durability : 105\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence : 122\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will : 70\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charm : 110\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luck : 34\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attribute Points : 0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ INNATE ABILITIES ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Photographic Memory\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Boxing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skills ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Omnicognition (S-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Language (S-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Berserk (A-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Blink (B-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Shadow Veil (B-Rank)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remark:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Even if you somehow improved, you would still be trash—just slightly less worthless trash.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur flexed his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power answered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body felt dense yet agile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every breath felt deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every movement smoother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His senses sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Now this,\" he said quietly, \"is perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least now I’m a decent fighter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system replied, its tone lighter than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Don’t worry, Host. This is just the start for us. There is much more to come. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Getting cocky already, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ No. Just happy that we managed to secure a decent start. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah. You’re right about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll start working out from tomorrow. And I’ll take missions too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After signing up to the Awakener’s Association.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we’ll have to be careful so others don’t find out about us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Duly noted, my good sir. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking toward the artifacts, he said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We still haven’t explored what types of artifacts we have or what they do, but I’m pretty tired now, so let’s look at them later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ As you wish. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later that night—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur ordered food to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ate until his body felt warm and satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he lay down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that time, in his excitement, Arthur didn’t know he had made a big mistake by increasing a certain attribute he shouldn’t have...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>──────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron sat on the bed in the neighboring room, phone pressed tightly to his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dialed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers trembled as he tried another number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-Hello?\" Aaron said quickly. \"It’s me—Aaron. I was kidnapped... sold... enslaved—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But someone saved me. A man named Arthur. He rescued me and brought me to Arcania.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Aaron described everything that happened to him all this while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp inhale came from the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female voice answered, steady but trembling beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay where you are,\" she said in a serious tone. \"Do not move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am coming to pick you up. 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