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Road Ahead is the 10th chapter of The Beginning After The End Novel.

Summary[]

Arthur Leywin finds himself in a new, unfamiliar world after passing through a dimensional rift. Overwhelmed by the loss of Sylvia, who had become like family to him, he grapples with grief and the revelation of a message she left within his mana core. Sylvia’s recording reveals her knowledge of Arthur’s past life as King Grey and hints at a unique power she has bestowed upon him.

Sylvia urges him to embrace life, protect his family, and not seek vengeance for her death. The message promises more answers once Arthur’s mana core evolves beyond a mysterious white stage, leaving him with a mix of sorrow, confusion, and a glimmer of hope for the future. Arthur, reflecting on Sylvia’s teachings, resolves to live a life that balances strength with purpose and joy.

Arthur finds himself in the Forest of Elshire, a place shrouded in dense fog and uncertainty. Despite the challenges, he is determined to reunite with his family and honor Sylvia’s legacy. His search for a way out leads him to overhear slave traders, prompting him to hide. The discovery of a young elf girl being captured stirs a sense of urgency and a need to act.

Arthur is faced with a moral and strategic dilemma after discovering slave traders in the Elshire Forest. He contemplates three options to escape the forest: stealing a forest hound, rescuing the kidnapped elf girl, or eliminating the slave traders and freeing the girl. Despite the risks, Arthur decides on the third option, driven by a sense of justice and unwillingness to leave the girl to an uncertain fate. He meticulously plans his attack and executes it under the cover of night, using his mana-infused combat skills to silently take down one of the traders.

Arthur has already managed to incapacitate one of them, known as Pinky, whose body has now become a distraction for the forest hounds. Seizing the opportunity, Arthur positions himself strategically and waits for the right moment to strike. As the other trader, Deuce, is preoccupied with the scene, Arthur emerges from his hiding spot and swiftly stabs Deuce in the neck with Pinky’s knife, effectively taking him out of the equation.

Arthur, who has already incapacitated two of the slave traders, is preparing to ambush the remaining ones. As he positions himself for the attack, the elf girl’s sudden cry for help disrupts his plan, alerting the remaining traders to the danger.

Despite the setback, Arthur remains hidden, using the knife to infuse mana and enhance its lethality. The two traders, named George and Danton, are shocked to find their companions dead, devoured by the forest hounds they had used to navigate the foggy forest. Seizing the moment of their distraction, Arthur strikes, wounding one trader named George in the Achilles’ heel with a mana-reinforced knife.

The fight escalates as Danton, an augmenter capable of enhancing his physical abilities with mana, engages Arthur. Danton’s overconfidence leads him to discard his sword to avoid damaging what he perceives as valuable ‘goods’—Arthur himself. However, this proves to be a fatal mistake. Arthur skillfully evades Danton’s attacks and counters with his own, using a combination of agility and mana-infused techniques.

The battle reaches a climax when Danton, now wielding his sword, attempts to capture Arthur. A swift exchange ensues, with Arthur dodging a thrown knife and retaliating with a fire attribute technique that targets Danton’s wrist joint. The technique is successful, resulting in a loud crack and a howl of pain from Danton, indicating a severe injury. Arthur, in a critical moment of combat, deftly maneuvers around the injured Danton, exploiting the gap in his defense due to a broken wrist. With precise control of his mana, Arthur closes in and delivers a decisive blow under Danton’s armpit, piercing his lung and effectively ending the threat he posed. Turning his attention to George, who is incapacitated with a wounded leg, Arthur swiftly ends his life as well, showing no hesitation.

After the confrontation, Arthur approaches the carriage where the elf girl is imprisoned. Despite her initial uncertainty about him, she realizes he is her rescuer when he speaks of home. Overcome with emotion and relief at the prospect of returning to her family, the girl breaks down in tears, marking the end of a harrowing ordeal and the beginning of her liberation.

Characters in Order of Appearance[]

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