Jebediah was speechless. If the girl really got her way, she'd really kill George. "Enough. If you kill the snob, I guarantee the lord will never speak to you again."Thalia blinked. "Really?""Fine. I can spare him, but you won't say no to a little lesson, will you?" Thalia grinned.Jebediah looked at the unconscious George. He hated this snob, and he didn't object to Thalia's suggestion. "Just keep him alive."Thalia laughed. "Leave it to me!" She might be young, but she was a Combatant. She grabbed George's leg and dragged him off somewhere to abuse.Seeing that, Jebediah smirked.…Afternoon swung by, and a motorcade of luxury cars stopped by Dragoncourt. The first person to come out was Alexander. He was in a suit and followed by a small group of bodyguards. Faye and the Sovereign's Society members trailed behind.Alexander took them on a visit to Nox. Faye was in a purple bodycon dress while Mr. Inkheart and Larry followed her.Alexander looked at the estate. "Follow me,
"Mr. Weeks?" Jebediah quickly ran up to him."Hello, Master White," Alexander greeted."So, what brings you here today?" And then Jebediah saw the people behind Alexander. "Wait. Sovereign's Society's guys. Why are they here?" Jebediah's face fell."No, Master White. They're here to see the lord," explained Alexander quickly."Is that so?" Jebediah shot Faye and her men a glance. He said, "Sorry, but you just missed him. And he won't be back soon.""We can wait. Just a spot here is nice," said Faye. She refused to let this trip be another wild goose chase.Jebediah didn't like these people, but Alexander was close to Nox. He scratched his head. "Fine." Jebediah led the people up the mountain, where they started their wait for Nox.At the same time, a motorcade arrived at Dragoncourt. A few Audi A6s were in the lead, followed by a group of black SUVs.The leaders of Riverton came out of the cars, with William in the lead. Behind him were big shots like the Chief of Staff and the
The moment Keith and his little troop stepped into the mountain, Jebediah felt the formation move. "Goddammit, who is it this time?" A frown furrowed his brows, and he looked at the fog.Then, an explosion shattered the air. The fog barreled back in every direction. "I'll be damned. Someone broke through the lord's formation. This I'd like to see."Jebediah's face twitched, and he leaped down the mountain path. Alexander, Faye, and everyone else were curious about the explosion. They wondered, 'Who's that? They just destroyed Mr. Greenshade's formation.'Keith trekked up the path like a warrior going through battle. Every time the fog tried to roll in, Keith would punch it away.A moment later, Jebediah roared, "Who dares intrude?""It's me," said Keith."Commander Moon?" Jebediah was speechless. "I am so sorry, commander. I didn't realize it was you," Jebediah quickly apologized.Keith didn't really mind the attitude. Jebediah was Nox's lackey, after all. "Where's the lord?""
William recounted his ordeal with the Voxlian killers back in prison.'Oh, so that's why they're all here to thank the lord,' mused Alexander.The Sovereign's Society member felt more respect for Nox after hearing the story.Suddenly, Keith shot a look at Faye and Mr. Inkheart. "You guys again?"Faye held on despite the icy pressure, and she stepped ahead tremulously. "Commander Moon, we're just here for a visit.""I think you're here to disturb my lord again," said Keith, his voice an icy blast of wind."No, please, Commander Moon. This is just a simple visit, nothing more!" Faye gave Alexander a look of plea.Alexander quickly stepped in. "Commander Moon, I can attest to that, and I'm the one who led them here. Please, forgive them."Keith didn't care. He snarled, "You'd best not disturb the king. These rats are not worthy of an audience."Alexander was lectured, and Sovereign's Society members felt humiliated. They were the rulers of the western frontier, and Keith showed t
It was a surprising scene for Nox. Keith and Alexander were not out of the ordinary, but Riverton's leaders and Sovereign's Society were. Nox scanned all his guests. "We have a big turnout, I see."Jebediah answered, "Apologies, milord. I let them in. Apparently, they're here for a visit.""Is that so?""Yes." Jebediah turned to Alexander and Keith.Keith went over to Nox. "Milord, the politicians wouldn't stop bugging me, so…" Keith pointed at the Riverton leaders. Nox turned his sights to William and his colleagues."Do you remember me, sir?" William stepped forth. "I'm William Langdon, the governor of this city. This one's the Head of Appointments, and this is the Chief of Press and Communications. We were trapped in Riverton Prison during the assault, but you saved us."The Head of Appointments and Chief of Press and Communications greeted him as well.Nox smiled. "Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Langdon.""The pleasure is all mine. I did promise a proper offer of gratitude, henc
George was still out cold despite all the abuse he suffered, but eventually, he stirred. Everywhere he looked, he saw darkness. "W-Where am I?" His mind was foggy.George tried to move a muscle only for it to tear in pain. "Ow!" He thought his bones were broken while his hands and feet were tied."What happened to me? Who did this?" George was petrified."So, you're finally awake, you bastard," a voice echoed."Who goes there?" George's heart skipped a beat."Me!" Thalia approached George, her hands on her hips.George couldn't believe his eyes. "Who are you, you brat? And what is this place? I demand you let me go!" George roared furiously."Listen up, old man. The name's Thalia Wood!""Never heard of you. Now let me go!" George wriggled and squirmed, trying to worm a way out of his bondage."Oh, but I've heard of you, cur. Are you the succubus' old man?" Thalia kept her eyes on George."What do you mean I'm a succubus' dad?" George was speechless."You have a daughter. San
George finally relented. He thought he was on top of the world only because no one in his family would take him down a peg or two. Not even Nox would do this to him. Thalia, however, would never hold back. George thought this was unfair and mortifying."Can't believe you insulted Greenie. Trash like you should know your place, and I'm the perfect girl for the job." Thalia grinned, but that was the sign that another nightmare would come for George.While Thalia was having fun torturing George, Nox was dealing with his guests. It was then he noticed the little commotion in the backyard."What's with the backyard?" Nox asked.Jebediah smacked his head. He had forgotten about George. "The snob barged into the estate, so I took him prisoner, milord.""The sno— Queenie's dad?" Nox frowned."Yep, it's that donkey."Nox was dumbstruck for a moment. "Lead the way." He stood up."Yes, of course."Screams of agony tore through the air as Thalia abused George in her room. Then, the door c
Thalia heard everything, and she was about to blow up. Jebediah clenched his fists tightly. If Nox weren't here, they would've turned George into mincemeat."Who dares insult my lord?" A roar rumbled the house, and a burly silhouette appeared seemingly out of thin air."You again?" The sight of Keith sent George reeling. He scrambled backward, fearing Keith would kill him again."Those who insult the lord shall die, especially useless pieces of shit like you!" Keith shouted, "Shadow Division!"The Shadow Division members unsheathed their blades. "Your orders, commander?"Keith pointed at George. "Take this piece of worthless trash out of my sight and cut off his head!""Yes, commander!" The Shadow Division members were about to attack George, and he was petrified."W-What do you want? You can't kill me! I'll call the cops!" George screeched as he kept retreating."The cops? Best joke I've ever heard!" Keith ordered, "Get your ass here right now, William! You and your politician
Back in the regular guards' camp, Harley spat blood. He was lying in the ruins of a building, his body covered in slash marks. His Celestial technique was broken. This man was leagues above him. Celestial techniques were useless. The swordsman was too powerful."Magic Mountain's techniques? But their swordsmen are on good terms with the lord!" Harley stared at the man in green. He defeated Harley using Magic Mountain's techniques.Magic Mountain and Mystia had always been at loggerheads. They had slain many demons and monsters throughout the years, and their swordsmanship was a bane for the cultivators."I wonder how Nox managed to make a Mystian like you loyal to him. Yes, I am a Magic Mountain swordsman. Was, to be honest. I was kicked out a hundred years ago. My master said my heart is astray. How laughable. I have killed demons over ninety years, and hundreds of them have died to my blade! My heart is not astray!"Your sins are innumerable, Harley, and you must be slain! White
All of a sudden, the soldiers let go of their weapons. They had a look of fanaticism on their faces as they throttled themselves to death. The party went on, and the bluebloods enjoyed every moment, oblivious to the incoming danger.The monk passed through the residence smoothly, with all the soldiers and guards throttling themselves to death. Suddenly, everyone noticed a monk in red robes in the party hall. The drunk guests thought this was an event arranged by Atlas."We have a monk here. Wonder what kind of show you're presenting," a portly rich man joked, laughing loudly."Show? I am the leader of an evil sect. No show, but I do have a scripture to share. The government calls my sect evil, and they claim the monks are agents of darkness. You are not much better yourself. Omitofo."The old monk chanted once more, and the look on everyone's faces changed. Some knelt and cried their hearts out. Some groveled and didn't even notice that their heads were bleeding. They talked about
Back in his residence, Atlas called a feast and invited the bluebloods of Imperia. He was glowing during the event and could never be happier. He used to be a declining aristocrat with nothing but the title of nobility.However, his luck turned for the better when he got older. He followed Nox into battle at Heaven's Cage, Vertolt, and Winterosch, making him a true lord. The Limerents controlled the nation, and he was a prince. He could even have some power over the nation or at least be one of the top dogs in Faeast.If Nox became emperor, then all the better. Perhaps he could be a more intimate part of the royal family. He drank to his heart's content and partied with the most desired people in Imperia. Nothing could be better."Life is short, people. Drink!"…The Ice Temple's vice-Lord was in the regular guards' encampment. This was a critical junction, and yet Atlas wasn't at his post. Instead, he was having a party. The vice-Lord had a bad feeling about this, but he had no p
Harley sneered, having nothing but disdain for Atlas. "I can't believe the master would employ a shithead like you."Atlas laughed. "You think you're so high and mighty, but you're also Lord Nox's lapdog now. I am his subordinate, and we have a close relationship. I'm also the uncle of the emperor. That makes me Lord Nox's great-uncle," bragged Atlas."Dumbass. Just do your fucking job. Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise told me the Mousses might try something," Harley cursed.The mention of the Mousses made Atlas panic, but he calmed himself down and snored. "The Mousses? They won't dare do anything when I'm here. If they show up, I'll kick their ass! I command thirty thousand units. If they come to Imperia, it'll be the last thing they see!" Atlas was confident.Harley was speechless. 'My word, how can he be such a braggart?'With thirty thousand Nox Army units in Imperia, combined with the Forbidden Army, the regular guards, and 200 thousand elites protecting Imperia, nothing co
Vermilion Bird said, "Azure Dragon used to be an Advanced Eight Gates. After the Mousses had him under their control, he became a Supreme. Judging by these photos, he's gotten more powerful since then."'More powerful?' Nineve knew how the cultivators were ranked. Top Legend Realms were another kind of life form entirely. In Faeast, a Supreme could be made a lord. An undefeatable Supreme would be made a ruler. A Sovereign was made every five hundred years, while a ruler was made every century.Supremes appeared once every decade or so. "I don't get it. You three obviously found some power source, and with Nox's help, you leveled up. Azure Dragon only has the Mousses. How'd he level up so fast?"If the Mousses were so powerful, they wouldn't have to resort to assassinations or betrayals."Not the Mousses. It's all Azure Dragon. He's our captain. He's a very talented and cunning man. Emphasis on talent. He's so strong that not even three of us can compare to him, combined. The only g
Elizabeth said nothing but went red and hung her head low, causing Black Tortoise to panic."Uh oh. If you want him, you'll have to fight for him. That's all I can say, but the lord does think highly of you." He laughed."Shut it, Black Tortoise. You're talking nonsense here!" Vermilion Bird snapped. "See you, Your Majesty." She then took Black Tortoise and left the room quickly. They had work to do.The duo led most of the Shadow Division members back to Faeast. After the incident of Brundela, Faeast's fate was going strong, and the people were excited. However, beneath that excitement was unseen danger.Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise came back to Northstate's governor-general's place and met up with Nineve. Black Tortoise said solemnly, "What happened, Your Highness? We need the details."Nineve looked exhausted, and there were dark circles under her eyes. She had been working hard in Nox's absence. "Honestly, Atlas… I mean, the Defender of the Lord hasn't been pulling his we
Douglas worked through the night for the negotiation."One, you must apologize for your invasion of Faeast. Two, you will return all stolen relics to us and pay for damages. Three, you will open trade with Faeast, and it must be complete and total. Those are our demands. We promise not to interfere with your nation's administration. Once the aid is administered, our fleet and army will retreat from Brundela."And one more thing. Faeast recognizes you as Brundela's new ruler." That was interesting. It also meant that Faeast could rescind that recognition at any time. Elizabeth had no choice. Without Faeast, Brundela would be gone. In the end, the nations arrived at an agreement.At midnight, they called a press conference. Faeast helped Eropa settle a war and avert a world disaster. That news took the world by storm. The Eastern dragon was rising, and none could stop it. It wouldn't take long for Faeast to return to the top.Brundela's case was over. After they gave enough aid, Ferg
"They call you Great Generals?" the Ice Temple Lord laughed. "If I do want to betray him, how do you hope to stop me? You three had to take me on together, and it only ended in a draw. Now that I'm an Emperor and White Tiger is in a slumber, I can destroy you in a moment!"The Ice Temple Lord looked at Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise with disdain. Vermilion Bird's eyes were wide. She didn't care. She would fight the Temple Lord to the bitter end if she must.Black Tortoise was the calmer one, and he pulled Vermilion Bird back. "Calm down. Even if he wants to betray the lord, he at least would want to see the lord's body before he tries anything."Even a woman like Aphrodite lost this fight. He wouldn't dare try anything stupid."The Ice Temple Lord was still smug about being an Emperor, and now his celebration was cut short. Betraying Nox required a lot of courage. Nox's power terrified him. Even if he couldn't win the fight, Nox could at least come back safely.Besides, he only
The formation Nox created with the Sovereign Seal was on the brink of destruction. Once the formation was gone, the Sovereigns and the spirits would return to dust. In this final moment, Brundela's Faeastian called their friends and family in their homeland and projected the modern-day Faeast onto the gigantic screen in the plaza.The spirits cried when they saw how developed their nation had become. The Sovereigns and the rulers were meticulous people. They used to rule over a unified nation, so they knew how hard it was to create a dynasty. Every dynasty would have its peak and nadir.Every time a dynasty was on a decline, Faeast would be in danger. They didn't talk about the truth behind that video, of course. They admired the beautiful land of Faeast as they waited for their final moment to arrive."The hardest and darkest moment is behind us, sirs. Faeast has me now. You may rest in peace. I will not let you down. I will destroy the canker that infects Faeast and give it the pe