"Are you okay?" A seven or eight-year-old girl with a dainty little face appeared before Rainier and Frostia. She was accompanied by six elderly men, four women, and a handsome young man.The two siblings wondered whether they were the ones who had slain the wolf. Though the group's attire seemed distinct from the traditional clothing in Nontwo City, the siblings deduced that there could not have been anyone else who could have saved them from becoming the wolf's meal. Rainier guessed that Severin's group were experienced fighters due to their ability to kill the beast equivalent of a level one royal saint in one single blow.Rainer struggled to get up from the ground and gratefully told Severin, "Thank you so much for saving our lives."Severin waved his hand nonchalantly. "No thanks necessary. It was no biggie."He had overheard their discussions earlier regarding the sacred lake and their ambition to break through to the supreme saint. It was an exciting piece of information for
The wolf's strength was on par with that of a level one royal saint, yet Severin had managed to kill it with ease. That act, simple though it was, made them seem like seasoned individuals in Rainier and Frostia's eyes.Severin's group was unaware of how elated Rainier was after knowing that they were unaffiliated practitioners. Rainier felt that it would be ideal if he could convince the entire group to join the Chorteau. The Chorteaus had been struggling amidst a decline and suppression by other families, so getting more royal saints to align with them would greatly help improve their situation. It might not be the ultimate solution to solving the problem, but it would bring some reprieve at least.The Chorteaus was a second-tier family in Nontwo City, and their strongest member was only a level five royal saint. Had it not been for the recent pressure put on them by other families, Rainier and his sister would not even have had to risk their lives to scour the vast mountains for he
Sensing an undertone in the other party's suggestion, Severin exchanged a knowing look with Wuhlricht and the elders. He then smiled and said, "We'll be happy to take you up on your offer."Severin's acceptance brought joy to Rainier. He continued, "I can see you are all royal saints, and I am grateful that you do not see us as beneath you even though you're stronger than us. We are thankful for your saving grace. My family has a certain level of status in Nontwo City, and I'd be honored to grant you honorary elder status. Our honorary elders are allowed to bring their families to reside with us. They also receive hundreds of spiritual stones and pills each month, along with the opportunity to enter the sacred lake. It goes without saying that they are also obliged to contribute in one way or another to the family's well-being in times of crisis."Severin accepted Rainier's invitation readily. Given their recent arrival in this unfamiliar environment, their original plan was to visit
The voice came from a young man wearing a robe adorned with a purple-and-gold could-patterned embroidery. His spiritual energy reflected his strength as a level one royal saint. Several level nine royal saints accompanied him as he strolled out of the Chorteaus' gate.Rainier had a sour and displeased look on his face when he saw who it was. His anger seemed to be rather evident as he clenched his fists. "Please show some respect to my guests, Endric!"Endric, however, could not contain his laughter. His mental energy had picked up on the group's awe of the little children before they even approached the entrance. The naivete in those comments led Endric to view them in a derisive light, especially since he was not on good terms with his cousin, Rainier."Your guests?" Endric chuckled. "Not every person is worthy of being a guest in our family. These bumpkins will only tarnish our family's reputation!"Severin grew increasingly displeased at the belittling and spiteful tone that En
Sheila and Diane had the lowest attainment out of the four women, but even they were level six royal saints. That so-called prodigy before them was like a puny little ant in their eyes. Had it not been for Severin's reluctance to let them reveal their strengths, they would have taught that pervert Endric a stern lesson in respecting women.Endric's lecherous gaze elicited a disapproving gaze from the two siblings. On the way there, they learned that the women were all Severin's wives. Though the siblings were astonished to hear that, they surmised that Severin must have won the hearts of four beautiful women because of his strength. Recalling Severin's feat of slaying a wolf as strong as a level one royal saint, the siblings estimated his power to be at least on par with a level two royal saint or possibly even higher. Provoking him could jeopardize their agreement to make Severin an honorary elder.Aware of the potential complications that may arise, Rainier stepped forward and posi
When the siblings' father stormed out angrily with seven or eight elders, Rainier intended to step forward to stop the conflict and explain the situation. However, a terrifying aura emanated from Severin, pinning his father and the Chorteaus' elders on the ground."A level nine royal saint?!" Rainier's father exclaimed in shock. Rainier and his sister Frostia were utterly stupefied to hear that.However, the siblings had already anticipated that Severin and his group possessed extraordinary capabilities. After all, he had saved them in the mountain range by killing a creature equivalent to a level one royal saint. That act had earned him significant respect in the siblings' eyes, hence Rainier's decision to recruit Severin as an honorary elder. The siblings had expected Severin to be a level two or level three royal saint. Any stronger, and Severin would have made a name for himself in Nontwo City even if he was an unaffiliated practitioner. However, neither Rainier nor Frostia cou
Deep down, Rourie felt nothing but anger for Endric, 'You must be in over your head, Endric! How dare you show such disrespect to a level nine royal saint?'Though Severin had injured Endric and several of the family's guards, there was at least a justifiable reason behind all that. Endric might be a prodigy, but he deserved it for his disrespectful comments toward Severin's wives. The Chorteaus were lucky not to have been eradicated that way!With that in mind, Rourie swiftly picked up from where Rainier left off. His expression transitioned from a stern facade to a cheerful smile as he said to Severin, "I must apologize for my son's failure to inform me of such a significant event beforehand. I could have greeted you personally..."After that initial flattery, Rourie turned his gaze to Endric. The young man lay unconsciously on the ground and was barely hanging on to life after being severely wounded. He looked at the Chorteaus' elders firmly, giving them a stern order, "We have s
Meanwhile, in another part of the estate, Severin was sitting alongside Wuhlricht and the former Skyblue Sect elders. After arriving at the higher realm, their chance encounter with the Chorteau siblings and subsequent decision to save them led to Severin being invited to become their honorary elder. Bit by bit, they were beginning to develop a preliminary understanding of Nontwo City.Wuhlricht was the first to address the group. "Based on my conversations with the Chorteaus' other elders today, we are in Southsky, where Nontwo City is located. The most influential figure in the city is the mayor. Though he is only a level nine royal saint, he is rumored to be a disciple of the Grandiuno Sect. The remaining powerful families include the Lischalts in the south, the Gahrrs in the north, and the Walpens in the east. Each of them has more than two level nine royal saints, and that qualified them as first-tier families in Nontwo City. Other families like the Chorteaus have, at most, level