### Chapter: 229
The White Ghost
The White Ghost is centered around the Empire’s third princess, Sigrid Ephania.
Originally, it was meant to be solely an Empire faction, but that’s not the story anymore.
Why, you ask? Because the White Ghost is a mashup of all sorts of characters!
“Cough, cough! Now that we’re done, can I go look for Kraush?”
The first to speak was Arsholder Freya, the most ginormous dude in the White Ghost. He yawned widely, showing zero interest in helping out.
“Ugh, Arsholder! Have you not brushed your teeth again? You filthy creature! Get out of here; I can’t stand sharing a space with you!”
A guy, visibly horrified, pulled out a tissue to cover his nose. This one was a cleanliness freak who wrapped himself up tightly, leaving only his head exposed.
“Ugh, Sigrid! They’re fighting again, aren’t they? Can’t we just kick them all out and let me be alone?”
On the opposite side of the spectrum, a small boy, who resembled a girl at a glance, smiled sweetly as if showcasing his cuteness.
“Wow, look at that girl passing by! She’s cute—totally my type!”
He was grinning like an idiot while ogling a girl walking past the classroom.
Then there was a dude with a blindfold who didn’t say a word, yet strange, peculiar orbs floated around him.
Everyone here couldn’t suppress their quirks, and it was a chaotic scene.
This was the result of Sigrid trying her best to rally the free spirits of the Sky Generation.
However, Sigrid had a few shortcomings.
She had the charisma to gather people but lacked the skill to lead them effectively.
Proof of this? These people didn’t know how to come together.
They were all strutting around, acting like they were the best!
But still, despite all this, everyone knew who the real leader was.
“That’s enough.”
The moment Sigrid’s voice echoed from the couch she was lounging on, the classroom’s energy shifted instantly.
The previously chaotic atmosphere vanished in an instant.
“Meiri.”
Sigrid called for the secretary of the White Ghost, and Meiri respectfully bowed her head before reporting.
“The Lion’s Order is heading this way. It seems they’ve been targeting us since the beginning.”
Meiri specialized in detection skills.
Having the broadest range of detection abilities among the Sky Generation, she was quick to notice the Lion’s Order’s movements.
“What about the Inma Council and Goeha Council?”
“I just told Toy and Tai to relay the Lion’s Order’s movements.”
Sigrid’s twin subordinates, Bai Sa and Toy Popoa, were sent to the Inma and Goeha councils to ensure they reported anything right away.
Sigrid applauded Meiri’s efficient handling of tasks and stood up.
“You all heard that, right?”
Over time, Sigrid had been trying to train the Sky Generation to handle matters.
However, managing such unique personalities was no easy feat.
Thus, Sigrid concluded it would be better to let everyone do their best individually rather than try to unify them.
“At the very least, I believe no one will tarnish the name of the White Ghost.”
Sigrid wasn’t worried even if they didn’t unify.
Individually, their strength was on a different level—this is what the Sky Generation was all about.
“Crush the Lion’s Order.”
One defeat was absolutely unacceptable!
As she spoke, she swung the classroom door open.
And there stood a man holding a spear.
His previously serious gaze was now tempered, radiating a sharpness that rivaled the first-year students.
Glen Diana. He was Mary Diana’s cousin.
“Glen, you’re included as well.”
“Yes, Sigrid.”
Upon hearing her, Glen bowed his head in acknowledgment as Sigrid walked past him.
It was an all-out confrontation with the Lion’s Order.
‘Among all this, there’s one thing that must happen.’
Charlotte Balheim. Kraush Balheim.
These two siblings must be crushed this time!
Sigrid’s piercing blue eyes gleamed ominously.
—
The White Ghost’s headquarters was located west of the Unnamed Academy.
And at the moment, Kraush and his group were hiding nearby.
The White Ghost had Meiri, a specialist in detection.
She had the capability to even detect the most formidable of threats down the line.
Thus, the Lion’s Order was cautious; moving recklessly would just give them away.
“If we move in any further, my magic will definitely be detected.”
At present, the Lion’s Order was using Aslan’s magic to conceal themselves.
But even Aslan’s magic had its limits.
Three hundred meters remained to the White Ghost’s building, quite a distance yet still within Meiri’s keen detection range.
“The key figure in the White Ghost is Meiri. With her exceptional detection skills and quick information relay, she moves the White Ghost.”
Delon, son of the Starlon Chancellor, adjusted his glasses while explaining Meiri’s role.
“Eliminating her will be our primary objective. The White Ghost is heavily dependent on her.
Though they have talented members, the White Ghost’s nature means they can’t effectively come together. Her existence might be even more crucial than Sigrid Ephania!”
Taking out Meiri would shatter the White Ghost’s command system.
Of course, just because Meiri was taken out didn’t mean the strengths of the Sky Generation would diminish.
They were still formidable!
Had the Lion’s Order imposed their command structure in the all-out war, the outcome was all but assured.
“The tricky part is pinpointing Meiri’s location.”
“Yes, she’s probably guarded right at the core. There’s a good chance she’s wearing a bracelet, too.”
And the other one was most likely with Sigrid.
Kraush listened to Delon’s summary, pondering his next move.
He wanted to prioritize eliminating Meiri, just as Delon suggested.
But to do so, he’d need to disrupt Meiri’s detection ability first.
Without that, getting close was impossible!
“Easy peasy.”
Suddenly, Charlotte spoke up, her eyes gleaming mischievously as she stared at the White Ghost’s building.
“I’ll act as bait. The rest of you, attack from the back!”
Everyone was taken aback by her statement.
“Lady Charlotte?”
Even Delon, who usually supported Charlotte’s ideas, was trying to dissuade her.
In the Lion’s Order, Charlotte was undoubtedly their strongest force.
But she was still human.
Even Charlotte would expend energy facing off against the White Ghost’s Sky Generation.
And especially with mages preparing siege spells on the other side.
Unless it came down to close combat, moving nearly 300 meters while dodging magical bombardment would drain her power significantly.
With the upcoming battle until 6 PM, everyone wanted to avoid it if possible.
“You guys are misunderstanding. When I say bait, I mean it literally.”
“Oh.”
At that moment, Kraush finally grasped Charlotte’s intention.
“Exploiting the weaknesses of the detection skills.”
Understanding dawned on Charlotte, and even Delon had a sudden moment of realization.
Detection skills have one common weakness.
Detection ability is a very delicate skill.
And the more precise a skill is, the more vulnerable it is to sudden impact.
Should the brain receive more shock than it can process, it would instantly incapacitate it.
Charlotte planned to leverage that weakness.
And this was a tactic only she could employ.
“Let’s do it.”
Kraush regarded it as the most plausible operation.
“Sis, will you be able to return safely?”
But Charlotte still was headed for the reality of being bait.
Seeing Kraush’s concern, Charlotte snorted lightly.
“Who am I again? What could go wrong?”
Truly, the most reliable sister in the world!
Kraush and everyone exchanged glances.
Operation commenced!
—
Meiri, a member of the Lion’s Order, was a commoner who wasn’t initially held in high regard by people.
Primarily, her visible combat skills weren’t very impressive.
However, though she lacked battle abilities, she possessed innate detection skills.
Because of this, during the Rahern Academy entrance exam, she showcased a bizarre spectacle.
Namely, without attacking her opponent, she dodged every attack and caused them to exhaust themselves while being completely evaded.
The sight of a petite girl effortlessly dodging attacks from a hulking man while he crumpled out of energy felt somewhat cowardly, yet everyone acknowledged her talent.
Her evasive skills based on her detection capabilities were, without doubt, the best in Rahern Academy.
And right now…
Meiri sensed an enormous presence approaching her.
Clack, clack—
A woman was strolling leisurely toward the White Ghost building.
With dark blue hair and striking blue eyes, she resembled an aloof blue rose atop a cliff.
“Charlotte Balheim is on the move.”
Seizing the moment, Meiri promptly alerted the entire White Ghost team.
‘Could she really be heading for the White Ghost alone?’
Typically, one would assume a trap in situations like this; but this was Charlotte we’re talking about.
She could very well be heading for the White Ghost, alone!
“What on earth…?”
Just as Meiri pondered this, Sigrid’s furious shout rang out.
“Meiri, deactivate your detection immediately!”
It was the moment Meiri questioned what was happening, and as if in response, Charlotte’s presence struck her detection system like a thunderbolt.
The moment that smile twisted on Charlotte’s lips, a shockwave of deadly aura burst forth, filling Meiri’s field of detection.
With her sensitivity to detection, she experienced the overwhelming sensation of being suffocated.
“AAAACK!”
Meiri screamed, collapsing to the ground as blood poured from her nose and eyes.
“Meiri!”
First-year students watching her rushed towards Meiri, panicking.
Though they scrambled to provide emergency aid, Meiri’s consciousness had already fled.
Charlotte’s immense power had overwhelmed her detection skill in an instant!
“S-Sigrid! Meiri has fainted!”
One flustered first-year shouted in a hurry, relaying the news to Sigrid.
Upon hearing this, Sigrid’s jaw clenched tightly.
She had alerted them to Charlotte’s advance, but was already a step behind.
“Keep an eye on Meiri until she regains consciousness. The Lion’s Order members will surely attempt to breach the building. Zodiac Cloria, Hyzen Handrickson.”
As Sigrid called them out, the two followed behind her.
“Sigrid, if the White Ghost wins this time, do you grant me my wish?”
One of them, a boy with black hair and red eyes, was Zodiac Cloria.
“If only Charlotte would fix that awful personality of hers.”
The other was a guy with blonde hair, sporting a devilish grin—Hyzen Handrickson.
Sigrid had specifically chosen them; they were the perfect duo to take Charlotte down.
“Before that…”
Sigrid decided to gift something before facing Charlotte.
“Barkram.”
The leader of the Inma Council and the son of Demon King Dykram Arios.
Barkram Arios, a prodigy in long-range assault magic, received Sigrid’s command.
“Fire at full force!”
Outside the window, a beam of crimson light shot forth, ready to obliterate everything in its path.
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