Celestial Era: The Rise of the Full-Time Enhancer

When Vincent heard the news, he immediately thought of Tara and Rem.

'Was that Celestial Beast previously in our path and they chased it until it fled to the Celestial Mountain?' He couldn't help but make a guess.

Hearing this news made him feel a bit relieved. It seems that Tara and Rem didn't just leave him without any reason. He can only hope that they would deal with it faster so they can return to his side as quickly as quickly as possible.

"The appearance of the Celestial Beast seems to have a better effect than I thought. We no longer encountered any bandits or remnants of the Rebel Army here in the east. They were either busy camping around the Celestial Mountain or too scared to operate here because it's too close to the Arms City." Ladislas commented after realizing that they had a smooth journey after leaving the last town so far.

"That's true… Just don't jinx it. Stay vigilant. Times like this are seen as an opportunity by the bandits." Raymond said as he scanned the surroundings.

Their group has been attacked so many times now and he clearly knows how important it is to stay vigilant no matter where they are. Right now, if they were caught off guard again and killed in this last part of their trip, the sacrifices of those people who were killed first would go to waste.

Raymond understands that so he really wanted to finish this mission already. Luckily, his dream was answered since, after a very long journey, their group safely arrived at Arms City!

"So huge…" Vincent commented. He couldn't even see the end of the city walls. It's nothing compared to Hearts City or even Canthus City.

"Right, this is your first time coming here. This city is indeed huge. However, Link City, the Capital of our kingdom, is larger than Arms City by five times." Dennise said with a proud smile on her face.

It was as if she was the one who build the capital.

Anyway, Vincent continued observing the outside of the city and confirmed that it has very strict regulations for the people who wanted to pass through the gates of the city.

Their wagons and carriage were inspected carefully and they have to pay 5 silver coins each person for the entrance fee. They should have been billed for the number of wagons filled with valuables as well but since it is for the army, they do not have to pay for it.

As soon as they entered the city, a couple of knights welcome their group.

"General Yves sent us here to escort you to the headquarters. We've heard that it wasn't easy for your Sect to get here. We will certainly not forget the contribution of the Primal Sword Sect." One of the knights said.

He has short black hair and brown eyes that are quite common around this region. However, his silver and blue armor together with the snow tiger pattern on his cape represent his affiliation with General Yves also known as the Hailstorm General.

"Great! We can finally end this mission. The Divine Doctor is also here with me."

"Yes, the general wanted to see all of you who had completed this mission. The arrival of the weapons made by the famous blacksmith within the Primal Sword Sect is a huge matter for the general so he wanted to personally thank your efforts."

"I see… There shouldn't be a problem with that." Raymond said as he looked at others to confirm that they have no issues meeting with the general.

They were then assisted by the knight to the headquarters of the Blue Storm Army.

As the seven were walking to the hallway to meet the general, Raymond has been asking the knight several questions about the situation within the city.

Apparently, the Barbarians have indeed started testing out the forces in this city.

They have sent a hundred normal barbarian warriors led by a barbarian chieftain and already fought against their cavalry.

They have certainly won this skirmish but because of this fight, they have revealed to the Barbarians most of the traps they have set up and the strength of the cavalry that the general personally taught.

"Aside from that, we have also received news that the supplies we are about to receive from the north have been blocked by the Rebel Army… Ugh… Those fools… Even if they want the king to step down, shouldn't they leave the innocent out of it?"

The knight complained as he knows that the Barbarians are the third party here. They can't let these Barbarians benefit from the civil war happening within the nation.

After all, whether the young king or the old duke wins, the Barbarians will remain a threat to this nation.

"I heard that there are six large sects protecting our borders against the Barbarian Invasion… Have they sent their forces to help you all here?" Ladislas asked curiously.

Even Vincent was curious about this. He heard about the large sects of this kingdom. Unlike the Primal Sword Sect with a shallow background or just recently gaining reputation, these large sects have existed even before the kingdom was established.

"Haa~ They won't be sending their disciples here as they have their own territory to worry about." The knight said with a helpless smile.

He then looked out the window and saw the beautiful meadow outside the castle. It seems that he was reminiscing something before he continued.

"After the Star Garden Sect was destroyed by Barbarians several years ago, the eastern valley has been taken by them and we lost a huge piece of land. They seem to have gotten stronger as well after taking this fertile land. I really hope that the help from the multiple Clans and small sects would be enough to deal with them this time."

The knight sighed as he led the group to a huge door. Vincent wanted to ask about the Star Garden Sect since this is where his parents had come from. Although Vincent has no memories of them, he couldn't help but be curious about them.

However, the knight already called the Hailstorm General's attention as he allowed them to get in.

"Let them in…" The old and deep voice came from inside the room. Vincent and the others also felt something as soon as they had gotten closer to the door.

The man inside was definitely not ordinary. It was as if they were about to meet a beast as their vigilance heightened naturally.

Vincent gulped at the sudden pressure he felt. This is something he didn't even feel from Joran or other Celestial Beings.

He looked around and saw that everyone had the same expression on their faces. Even the normally calm and easy-going doctor revealed a frown on his face.

Creak…

As soon as the door opened, Vincent was finally able to see Yves, the Hailstorm General.

Unexpectedly, he wasn't wearing his armor and wore a simple black vest on his top instead.

He has gray, frizzy hair that slightly reveals his chiseled, worried face. He has beady black eyes, set dreadfully within their sockets. There is also a tattoo of a tiger subtly placed on his right shoulder.

He didn't stand up from his seat and gave them a slight nod.

"We received Elder Han's message about the crisis you have encountered from the Dark Sky Cult. I didn't expect that the problem you have encountered will continue even after reaching Canthus City. I made a miscalculation."

General Yves said.

"You're right, General… As you can see, I'm the only remaining disciple of the Primal Sword Sect who accepted this mission. We have been attacked by Baron Leo and Baron Eldo after we left the city…" Raymond then reported what happened to their journey after entering Canthus City. He didn't filter his words as he expressed the disappointment and hatred he's feeling right now.

Apparently, Elder Han was previously using a messenger bird to contact General Yves and the last message they sent was about the incident with the Dark Sky Cult acting under the orders of the Rebel Army.

This is why Raymond still has to fill up other details in hopes of getting justice.

"I really think that it's Count Magnus who ordered this… Please, punish him… He might have been in contact with the Rebel Army now." Raymond said.

This is a huge accusation against a noble but no one stopped him since they know what he had been through on this journey.

"I understand. I will have someone investigate this. After the Barbarians were dealt with, I will look closely into this matter. For now, Knight Claude, call Severin here..." Yves said as he looked at the knight who assisted Vincent's group.

Claude then left the room as General Yves finally looked at the other people behind Raymond.

"Divine Doctor, thank you for accepting our invitation. Your presence here is really needed. The barbarians have been using an unknown poison and we were helpless about it. We can only prolong the symptoms but we can't cure anyone that was infected." Yves said as he clenched his fist after recalling how powerless they are in front of this poison.

"Huh? You should bring a poison expert here. Not me. I'm not good with poisons…" The Divine Doctor shook his head after hearing General Yves' concern.

Though he has some knowledge and treated several people who were poisoned by common toxins, he's not confident whether he could deal with an unknown poison from the mysterious Barbarians.

As the Doctor thought of this, he couldn't help but look at Vincent.