[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical-":3,"chapter-sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-252":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","SSS-Ranked Awakening: I Can Only Summon Mythical Beasts",{"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},1326703,1762,"Chapter 252: The Town Inside The Barrier","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-252",252,"\u003Cp>Damien remained still, his sharp blue eyes fixed on Lizella, watching her every movement as she smiled slightly at his observation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her confirmation came with a simple nod. \"You're right,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then without waiting for a response from Damien, she continued. \"The barrier concealing my hometown is designed to be undetectable to outsiders. Only those born within can normally sense its presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien smirked. \"Guess I'm just special, then. I'm an exception and I certainly am not the only exception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was light, playful even, but there was a flicker of curiosity in Lizella's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already suspected he was different, but now she was even more certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could have asked about it—his origin, his abilities, why he was capable of detecting something even high-ranked warriors had failed to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she chose not to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien had never asked about her past. Not when he rescued her. Not even after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she decided to do the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Lizella slid off Aquila's back, her legs landing softly on the grassy plain. She took a few steps forward before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear she had reached the boundary of the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, folding her hands together in a prayer-like position, she began to chant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By will and word, by key and light,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Break the seal, undo the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone and shadow, air and flame,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Part before me, speak my name...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hush fell over the group as Lizella chanted softly, her words flowing in an ancient tongue foreign to most of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the path now stand revealed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bound no more by lock or seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By power sworn and passage true,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Open wide and let me through!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors watched in fascination, some whispering among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others, however, were growing impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this really going to work?\" one of them muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sighed. \"I don't see anything changing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Damien, for all his patience, found himself raising a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—the air shifted as she started the whole chant all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint ripple, like a wave in the fabric of reality, spread outward from Lizella's fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the barrier reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shimmered into visibility, revealing a transparent dome-like structure, stretching far into the horizon, protecting whatever lay beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs among the captives ceased instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—figures appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men in scaled armor emerged from beyond the barrier, striding forward with measured steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armor they wore was crafted from beast hide and dragon-like scales, their cloaks bearing the emblem of an unknown order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped through, the barrier split open, allowing them passage before sealing itself behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their piercing eyes scanned the group, quickly assessing the unfamiliar faces. Their expressions were unreadable—but their presence carried undeniable authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, their gazes landed on Lizella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, they bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We greet the Young Lady,\" one of them said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizella smiled at their gesture and motioned for them to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to be enjoying the attention, but everyone else was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Damien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors exchanged glances, clearly startled by the formality shown toward Lizella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly was she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly—why hadn't she mentioned any of this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the guards, a tall man with dark silver hair, finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Lizella, why are you just returning? And who are these people with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes swept over the survivors, but his focus narrowed in on Damien and his mana beasts—Fenrir and Aquila—who stood beside him like silent sentinels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second guard, a gruff-looking man with sharp eyes, was less subtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His glare fixed directly on Damien, his hand resting near his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no fear in his stance, only a deep wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien wasn't afraid either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he felt Fenrir and Aquila's tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His summons were uneasy, their postures shifting, their instincts warning them that something was off about this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare for either of them to react this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant—these guards were more dangerous than they appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizella turned back to Damien and the others before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured toward Damien first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is my savior,\" she said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she motioned toward the survivors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And these are the captives he rescued. Alongside me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm, but there was a certain weight to her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien noted the way their eyes flickered with recognition at Lizella's mention of being rescued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they already know she had been captured?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had they been looking for her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard who had spoken first nodded after a brief pause. \"Understood, Lady Lizella.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she added something that caught Damien off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to speak with my mother immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien's eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn't she implied her parents were dead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to ask, as the guards had already stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are all permitted entry,\" the taller one said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other, however, was still staring at Damien's mana beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers twitched slightly at his side, as though prepared for something to go wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was when it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grrrr...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenrir growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila let out a warning screech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them moved forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien could feel their reluctance, their instincts screaming against entering the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their muscles were tensed, their essence flaring slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't trust this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't the type to ignore his summons' instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were this unsettled, it was better not to force them inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his wrist, he canceled both their summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila and Fenrir vanished in bursts of light, retreating back into their respective realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards relaxed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Damien didn't miss the way one of them smirked—as if they had just won some unspoken battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now without his mana beasts, Damien moved forward, walking alongside the others as they passed through the barrier's opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped inside, he felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mana flow was denser, the very ground beneath him more alive with energy than anything outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizella, who had fallen back into step beside him, glanced at him curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not going to ask questions?\" she murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien smirked slightly. \"I figured you'd tell me when you're ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a soft chuckle. \"Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversation ended there, but Damien's thoughts didn't stop. \"Strange...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1052,"2026-06-05T19:28:51.148Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f8b9b84fa6369458cd66d7b1c21afe85656a07c6a6e52c708f902b5711040f2","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-253","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-251",548,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--cover.jpg"]