Nox had invited representatives from countries participating in the forum the next day, as well as Oaklandia's nobility, to the party. The event was well-organized with everyone conversing civilly. There was no need for anyone to enforce the order. Apart from Nox, no one dared to stir up trouble.Th
"What's your game, Nox?" Maxine demanded, poised herself before Amber and displaying her powerful aura.Nox frowned, witnessing Maxine's formidable display of semi-Empyrean strength for the first time. "I mean no harm. I simply want to find Mister Kane so you can leave together," he hastily explaine
"I've finally found you, and it wasn't even that hard!" Alexander grinned as he strode toward the small group. He stared at the man they were grilling.That man was Ashton, the very same one from Gunter's family photo that graced his phone's wallpaper."Who are you? I don't recall ever seeing you,"
"Forget about me, Alexander. Just take him out. We can't let this cancer in the tech world spread!" Ashton's voice cut through the silence, making the hard choice for Alexander.Nox, however, ignored him and focused solely on Alexander's decision, his own heart racing.He was taking a gamble.After
That was the last straw for them. Amber was untouchable in their eyes—a lord's wife, a matriarch, a figure beyond reproach."Attack!"On Nox's command, a masked figure sprang from the shadows, a formidable semi-Empyrean force. It was not Black Maple Master, of course, by the look of their moves.The
"Attack!" barked Nox at his underlings, hoping they would sacrifice themselves in a futile first wave.However, they exchanged uneasy glances, hesitating to move forward. They instead moved away.The stakes were clear: If Nox perished, they would all be free. No more looking over their shoulders, no
The battle raged on inside the conference hall, and outside, the commotion was just as intense."Your boss is done for, Kyros! How are you going to strut around now?" A member of the Wyverna delegation, unable to hold back his fury, yanked Kyros by the collar and barked at him.The undeterred Kyros
The scale was massive. It looked like half the Royal Guard had shown up.They arrived and swiftly cleared out the media, locking down the venue. Their reasons remained a mystery to all.Rumors were swirling that Alexander had slain Duke Nox, and the royal wrath of Oaklandia was upon him.With his sw