Guardians of The Damned - Chapter 48: It’s getting closer

Travel to the primitive world, open up wasteland and farm land, tame animals and fish, build houses…

Jiang Xuan wants to create a tribe of his own!

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No one knew that the aloof, god-like Jasper Lockwood had fallen for Chloe Sterling at first sight, secretly loving her for a long time.Chloe Sterling was found by her birth parents and returned to Crestfall from the countryside.What awaited her was not a mother's affection and a father's love, but indifference and contempt.“You're worthless, how could you possibly compare to your sister!”“The gap between you is as wide as heaven and earth!”Her heart turning cold, Chloe Sterling left the Sterling Family, only to have a flash marriage with Jasper Lockwood, the CEO of Crestfall's number one prestigious family.After marrying, The Big Boss Lockwood became a wife-doting maniac, like a besotted monarch. Everyone couldn't stand it, wondering what right a mere country bumpkin had.It wasn't until Chloe Sterling's identity was exposed that the crowd realized they were the ones who had been blind!

Athen had always lived a solitary life, as without any family or friends, he struggled to survive in his poor, forgotten hometown. The only escape from this grim reality came in the form of tales of magic told by rare visitors from the distant capital.That was, until one day, Athen discovered that magic wasn't just a dream. It was within him.With his newfound power, Athen completed a desperate heist, stealing a priceless diamond. But his triumph was short-lived when he realized the diamond was a fake.Yet... what seemed like a cruel trick turned out to be a blessing in disguise, for the fake diamond held the key to unlocking Athen’s greatest desire: the chance to truly learn magic.

Noel likes his world quiet, clean, and perfectly organized. He’s the kind of guy who alphabetizes his books, avoids eye contact, and considers a wild night one where he reads past midnight. Drama? Not his thing. Parties? Pass. Sharing a dorm with a chaotic stranger? Just another obstacle to endure—hopefully, temporarily.Enter Luca: flirtatious, chaotic, and chronically shirtless. A walking disaster with too many admirers and not enough awareness, he leaves messes—and broken hearts—wherever he goes. Loud, reckless, and charming, he’s everything Noel can’t stand… and somehow, everything he can’t stop noticing.What starts as a clash of lifestyles soon turns into late-night conversations, innocent pranks, and lingering stares. Somewhere between eye rolls and shared ramen, their rivalry begins to blur—until even Noel can’t deny his quiet little world feels empty without Luca.Noel wonders why his heart skips a beat whenever Luca’s near. And Luca? He’s realizing the one person who doesn’t fall for his charm might be the only one who truly sees him.Falling in love was never part of the roommate agreement—but hearts don’t follow house rules.---Vibes & Tropes:Grumpy x SunshineForced ProximityMutual Pining & Slow BurnSass, Snark, and Secret SoftnessMovie nights, pranks, cuddles, and the accidental love story