Star-Fostered Swordmaster Chapter 137 has been released. In the enigmatic trading town of Schoarra, known as the "Lighthouse of the North," a veil of prosperity conceals a treacherous underbelly. Amidst the squalid slums, five unyielding crime bosses reign supreme, their grip on the city's underworld as unshakeable as the stone walls that encase it. For Vlad, a resourceful and fiercely independent orphan, survival in this unforgiving world has become a daily struggle. Working as a lowly prostitute in a seedy brothel, Vlad's existence is reduced to a constant battle for scraps and scraps of dignity. However, when a disgraced knight, driven by hubris and a lust for power, lays waste to the brothel, Vlad is left with nothing but the scars of his past and the burning need for retribution. It is in this moment of desperation that Vlad discovers his true calling: the path of the blade. With the guidance of his sentient sword, a mystical companion imbued with the wisdom of the ages, Vlad embarks on a perilous journey of self-discovery and growth. As a swordsman in service to the powerful House Vayezid, Vlad must navigate the treacherous landscape of Schoarra's underworld, confronting ruthless foes and forging unlikely alliances in a quest for power, redemption, and the elusive truth. Through his odyssey, Vlad will confront the darker aspects of his own nature, as well as the shadowy forces that have long manipulated the city from behind the scenes. As he rises through the ranks of House Vayezid, Vlad will be forced to confront the brutal realities of a world where might makes right, and the lines between heroism and villainy are constantly blurred. Will he find the strength to wield his sword in the service of justice, or will the very fabric of his being be consumed by the darkness that surrounds him? The fate of Schoarra, and the soul of Vlad himself, hangs precariously in the balance.