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title: "Chapter 275: Arrival"
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slug: "ch-275"
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novel: "Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100"
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number: 275
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likes: 0
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wordCount: 1230
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createdAt: "2026-04-13"
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The sudden commotion sent ripples through the serene atmosphere of the garden, drawing the attention of nearly every guest present.
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Eyes turned toward the escalating conflict, watching with interest as the tension thickened between the Phoenix Order Guild and the geniuses from the South Region.
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"Look, the Phoenix Order Guild of the East and the First Crown of the South are having some fun over there."
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A guest smirked, sipping his wine as if he were watching entertainment rather than a brewing confrontation.
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"Hah, these people from the South… always so unbridled, so lawless. But they're going too far, thinking they can do whatever they want here. This isn't the South Region."
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There was a shared sentiment among many of the guests.
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The South was known for its wild, unchecked arrogance, the tyrannical behavior of its Seven Crown Organizations, and their tendency to disrespect authority outside their own borders.
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The fact that they were bold enough to provoke a conflict here, in the heart of the West Region, was proof of their unchecked confidence.
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"I know exactly why they're targeting the Phoenix Order Guild."
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Another guest leaned in, lowering his voice as if sharing a well-known secret.
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"Max humiliated Nathan in the temple four months ago, and we all saw his battle against Arthur Gale. That alone is reason enough."
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His companion nodded knowingly, as if it had all been inevitable.
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"Yes, that was bound to happen. Nathan was embarrassed publicly, Arthur Gale was made to look like a fool, and these guys from the South aren't the type to forget such things."
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"Tch. Arrogant bastards," another guest muttered, shaking his head. "The Seven Crown Organizations of the South… each one of them is more insufferable than the last."
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Despite their complaints, no one intervened.
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No one stepped forward to stop the tension from escalating.
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Because deep down, many of them were simply waiting to see how this played out.
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The Phoenix Order Guild and the South Region's elite clashing in public—this was a spectacle no one wanted to miss.
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***
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Anton's eyes narrowed dangerously as his patience finally snapped.
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With an icy glare, he stepped forward, his Peak Adept Rank aura surging outward like a crushing wave, filling the air with heavy pressure.
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"And you all should scram!"
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His words were sharp, commanding, meant to force the arrogant group from the South to back off.
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But—
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A chuckle rang out.
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A low, mocking laugh that carried undeniable confidence.
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"Hehe… Anton."
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Arthur Gale stepped forward at that moment, his lips curled into a sneer.
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"You? Against me? You're no match. Just call Bruce."
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A single step—
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And suddenly, his Seeker Rank aura erupted, far surpassing the pressure Anton had released.
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It was overwhelming, a sharp contrast to the Adept Rank aura Anton had tried to assert.
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Anton's body tensed involuntarily, his feet shifting backward as he instinctively stepped away.
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It was an automatic reaction.
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A fighter's instincts—when faced with overwhelming power, the body retreated before the mind could resist.
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Arthur saw it.
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And he laughed.
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A mocking, disdainful laugh.
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"Weak. Too weak!"
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His voice dripped with contempt, his eyes full of arrogance as he stared Anton down like he was nothing more than an insect.
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The moment should have been crushing for Anton.
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But before anything else could happen—
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A powerful, authoritative voice cut through the air.
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"What's going on here?"
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It was a voice that commanded attention.
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All heads turned as a group of figures arrived at the scene.
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At the front, standing tall in his royal attire, was none other than Crown Prince Aelric.
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Beside him—
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Bruce, his expression darkening as he instantly took in the situation.
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Amelia, her sharp eyes flickering between Alice and the South Region elites.
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Revenna, her usual air of quiet amusement replaced with cold observation.
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Other young elites, all from the same generation, all powerful in their own right.
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The moment Bruce's gaze locked onto Arthur and the others, his expression shifted.
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He didn't need an explanation.
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He understood immediately.
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Arthur and his group from the South had been trying to provoke Anton, Alice, and the Phoenix Order Guild—and it had escalated quickly.
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His Seeker Rank aura surged, and before Arthur could say anything—
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Bruce moved.
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In a flash, he appeared before Anton and Alice, his aura clashing against Arthur's instantly.
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The air cracked, an invisible shockwave spreading as two Seeker Rank auras collided, shaking the atmosphere around them.
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Arthur's eyes flickered with mild surprise, but he didn't back down.
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Bruce, however, wasn't amused.
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His voice was calm, but there was undeniable authority behind it.
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"You rats from the South are always so bold."
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His words carried undisguised disdain, an open challenge to their arrogance.
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Arthur's smirk didn't fade, but he didn't immediately retaliate either.
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Anton, meanwhile, let out a quiet sigh of relief, his tense shoulders loosening slightly.
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Crown Prince Aelric stepped forward, his presence alone enough to shift the balance of the confrontation.
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His expression remained calm, but the deep frown on his face made it clear—he wasn't pleased with what was unfolding.
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His gaze swept over the gathered elites, pausing briefly on Arthur Gale and his group from the South Region.
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Then, with a voice that carried the weight of royalty, he spoke.
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"Arthur, everyone here is a guest. I would appreciate it if you and your group do not escalate this commotion any further than it already has."
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His words weren't a request—they were a warning wrapped in polite diplomacy.
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Arthur, standing at the center of it all, turned his deep, calculating gaze toward the Crown Prince.
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For a brief moment, there was a flicker of defiance, as if he were considering whether or not to ignore the warning altogether.
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But then—
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A slow nod.
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"Sure."
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Arthur's smirk faded into something more neutral, his posture relaxing slightly as he took a step back.
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"If you say so, Aelric."
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Then, his gaze flickered to Anton, a hint of mockery still lingering in his tone.
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"But you should know, it wasn't my group who first used the pressure."𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
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A subtle attempt to shift the blame—to paint Anton as the one who instigated the conflict.
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His voice remained casual, but there was an undeniable undercurrent of amusement in it.
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Then, with a slight shrug, he turned back to Aelric.
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"But I'll back off since it's you requesting."
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There was no apology, no sign of regret—only the illusion of cooperation.
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He had backed down not because he was afraid—but because it was strategically beneficial to do so.
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Crown Prince Aelric gave Arthur a small nod, a gesture of acknowledgment and gratitude for backing down—even if only for show.
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But just as he was about to speak, something unexpected happened.
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A figure appeared—abruptly, effortlessly, as if he had always been there.
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There was no sound, no warning, just a shift in the air and someone appeared before them.
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A young man.
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Dressed in a sleek suit, tailored perfectly to his frame.
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His face obscured by a smooth, blue mask, unmarked by any design—just an endless, expressionless surface.
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His hair, a vibrant shade of red, slightly tousled, standing out against the night sky.
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And though his features were hidden, there was something about his presence—something that made the air grow still.
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Something dangerous.
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Then, in a calm, even voice, he spoke.
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"I would like to have some words with the geniuses of the South Region." |