[{"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-270":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},1326721,1762,"Chapter 270: People From His Homeland","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-270",270,"\u003Cp>Damien sat in his room, staring blankly at the wall, his mind still replaying the details of his conversation with Arielle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that important people had come looking for the savior of Westmont unsettled him more than he was willing to admit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could dwell on it further, the door creaked open, and Arielle stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't waste time with greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to tell you something,\" she said, closing the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien leaned forward, rubbing his temples. \"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle walked over to the chair across from him and sat down, crossing her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I overheard part of the conversation between the Town Lord and the people looking for you,\" she admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien's gaze sharpened. \"You did?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle nodded. \"I don't know the full story, but I do know that the Town Lord was the one who spoke to them first. He confirmed to them that there was a 'Damien' in the town who was the one that had rescued the town as the individuals had no idea who had done it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien's expression didn't change, but internally, he was cursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The worst part?\" Arielle continued. \"He also told them that I was the one keeping tabs on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien's jaw clenched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle leaned back, her expression serious. \"When I was summoned to give an account, I just told them you were missing. That's all they got from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien sighed. \"And after that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They dismissed me. I wasn't there for the rest of the conversation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence stretched between them for a moment before Arielle spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to know more, you're gonna have to ask the Town Lord yourself,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien gave her a tired look. \"I figured that much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle shrugged. \"I'd suggest you rest a bit more before going to see him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Damien shook his head. \"No. I've rested enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle blinked. \"Wait, you're going now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien grabbed his coat. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle groaned, standing up as well. \"Fine. I'm coming with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they left the room and made their way toward the Town Lord's residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord's residence was a large estate surrounded by well-maintained gardens. The scent of fresh flowers drifted through the air as Damien and Arielle stepped past the outer gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards at the entrance recognized them instantly, allowing them inside without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked further into the estate, they spotted the Town Lord taking a stroll through the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The older man's face lit up when he saw them. \"Damien!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried genuine relief and excitement. He strode toward them with open arms, a broad smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was planning to visit you later today,\" he said cheerfully. \"But it seems you've saved me the trouble by coming here yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien offered a polite nod. \"Then I suppose this works out for both of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord gestured toward a set of chairs around a small table beneath a shaded tree. \"Come, let's sit. We have much to discuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien and Arielle followed him, taking their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they were settled, the Town Lord glanced at Arielle. \"Is she joining us for the discussion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien nodded. \"Yes. She's the reason I stayed in Westmont in the first place. Whatever we discuss, she deserves to hear it too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord considered this for a moment before nodding. \"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he exhaled, his tone growing more serious. \"I assume you're here to ask about the visitors from yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien leaned forward slightly. \"Yes. Tell me everything you can about them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord clasped his hands together. \"While you were missing, a group of highly influential individuals arrived in town. They were looking for the person who saved Westmont from the demon attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien remained silent, listening intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They didn't know your name,\" the Town Lord continued. \"But from the story they told me, it was obvious that they were talking about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien nodded slightly. That part wasn't surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I confirmed to them that the savior of our town was, indeed, a young man,\" the Town Lord said. \"And when I mentioned your name—\" He hesitated for a moment. \"They reacted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien narrowed his eyes. \"Reacted how?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was subtle,\" the Town Lord admitted. \"Like a flicker of recognition, nothing more. At the time, I didn't think much of it. But now that I know they were from the Eastern Shirefort Continent, I realize it might have been important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien's grip on the armrest of his chair tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People from his homeland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they didn't know it was him, they were looking for a Damien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was enough to put him on edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle, sensing his shift in mood, cut in. \"Can you describe them? Anything that stood out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord nodded. \"They were… regal. High-ranking, without a doubt. Their clothing was woven with gold and silver embroidery, the kind only kings or royal officials would wear. They carried themselves with authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien clenched his jaw. \"And they said they came from the Eastern Shirefort Continent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" the Town Lord confirmed. \"They claimed that one of their smaller towns had suffered a similar demon attack and wanted to know if Westmont's hero could help them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien's mind was racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demon attack in the Eastern Shirefort Continent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that was true, then the situation there was worse than he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't what unsettled him the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What truly made his stomach twist was the fact that people from his home continent were now searching for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they didn't know it was him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle glanced at Damien, noting his reaction. \"Do you think it's connected to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien remained silent for a long moment. Then, finally, he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's possible,\" he admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord observed him carefully. \"Do you know these people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien shook his head. \"No. But if they're from the Eastern Shirefort Continent, they're either involved with the Fated Families or working with the Kings or the Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord frowned. \"The Fated Families…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien exhaled, leaning back. \"Yeah. And if they're involved, this isn't just about demon attacks. There's something deeper going on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle tapped her fingers against the table, thinking. \"Then what's the next move?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien closed his eyes briefly before opening them again. \"First, I need to find out exactly who these people are and why they're looking for me. If I can figure that out, I'll know whether this is something I need to run from for now or something I need to confront.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord nodded. \"I see. If I learn anything more, I will let you know immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien appreciated the offer. \"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arielle exhaled. \"Guess that means no more disappearing acts for a while, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien smirked. \"I'll try my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Lord chuckled. \"Then let's hope we get answers soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damien's expression darkened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1159,"2026-06-05T19:28:51.148Z",1,"novelbin.me","ad5f809ae641e623ba6ede97c25cbba26b728e37926ae22f2018b098c250e877","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-271","sss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--chapter-269",548,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsss-ranked-awakening-i-can-only-summon-mythical--cover.jpg"]