"Not that I care about that, but the point is, if I get my revenge, the ten nations will start another war. You've fought alongside me all these years, so you know how ambitious they are. If I do this, the people will be hurt. I can't ignore the innocents of Faeast just for my revenge."Everyone fell silent. Nox wanted revenge, but if he took action, the nation would be plunged into chaos, and the people would be harmed. Being the lord, Nox must protect the people. How could he harm them due to his personal grudge?"But what about your revenge?" Bear asked, heartbroken."In due time.""Milord…"Bear wanted to say something else, but Draco stepped ahead and shouted, "Bear, shut your trap. Listen to the lord. He is the lord of the people. Everything he does, he does it for the people. Of course, you don't get him. Just remember that he is also respected by the people of Faeast, and not just by us."Muttering to himself, Bear backed down. He didn't care about the arguments. If Aphro
This was an awkward question to answer. Queenie was indeed gorgeous, but Alexander had no idea how to answer the other question. The Sanders was just a second-rate family that no one knew in Riverton, let alone Faeast."Come on, say something. Or is she ugly?" Bear narrowed his eyes.Bard kicked Bear so hard that he almost tripped. "The hell are you kicking me for?" Bear swiveled around and yelled."Because you're stupid! I can't believe you just insulted the lady!" Bard roared.Draco laughed. "Should've kicked him harder, Bard. That potty mouth should shut up."Bear realized he was being insulting. He rubbed where he got kicked and muttered, "I'm just worried." "I'll tell you, Bear." Nox smiled. "You know her name, but she's no scion or princess. She comes from a regular family in Riverton.""What?" Bear was speechless. Back then, girls were clamoring to marry Nox. Even the ten nations sent their princesses to Faeast so Nox would pick one to marry.Bear found it unbelievable
Nox raised his head, and memories of Queenie flooded his mind. He took a deep breath and started recounting, "After the battle, the Kirin Firepoison attacked my heart, and I fell into the Ocean of Death. Fortunately, the manual I cultivate protected me and kept me alive.""It was then, Queenie saw me," Nox said. He told them how Queenie fished him out of the sea, how he lost his memories for a bit and was mistaken as a mechanic, how her family forced her to marry Silas for money, and how she was exiled just because she protected him.There was laughter and tears, but most of all, love. Listening to Nox's love story, Bear and everyone else were moved. When Nox told them how Queenie had a falling out with her family to protect him, Bear teared up."What a kind soul. I've never seen her, but I'm sure she's the kindest and prettiest woman in the world."Draco also couldn't help but say, "Yeah, that's how you know it's true love."Only Alexander knew the whole story, and he felt glad f
There were five days left until the wedding. Keith and his team members were still guarding the Sanders Residence tightly.Keith knew that his fellow commanders had arrived. He knew how persistent Bear was and how calm Bard could be. Just imagining them being beside themselves put a smile on his face."Bet the fatso's crying like a baby." Keith grinned.The Sanderses were all busy as the wedding drew near. George had told all his relatives about the occasion, including those he barely visited.Yvette had argued with him over that. She thought it was redundant to invite relatives they never visited.George argued, "Why not? It's Queenie's wedding. We have to make it grand."Yvette rebuked, "Grand? She's marrying an unemployed guy who lost his memories. It'll be a joke."George yelled, "What do you know, woman? One more bad comment about Nox, and I'll fight you!"Yvette was rendered speechless. She couldn't understand why her husband suddenly took Nox's side. 'He doesn't care tha
"If he messes this up, they're going to laugh at us," Yvette said.Queenie had a headache too. She had the same question as her mother, but Nox lost his memories so he couldn't remember his family or relatives.When Queenie didn't answer her, she was so furious that she widened her eyes. "Don't tell me he's not doing anything.""Mom, can you stay out of this? It's our wedding, and we love each other. We don't care about how grandiose the wedding is," Queenie said.Yvette flew into a rage. "Bullshit! If this isn't enough to get your attention, what is? Queenie, if Greenshade doesn't make this the event of the year, I'll disown you!" She shot up from her seat angrily."I don't care if he lost his memories. Just get his relatives to the wedding, or else!" Yvette stormed off right after that.Queenie was in a dilemma. Indeed, a wedding was an important event in one's life. Yvette was just being a parent. Of course, she wanted her daughter to have a grand wedding.Nox was special, ho
Then, Nox's phone rang. He took it out of his pocket. It was Queenie. Nox shushed his friends and took the call.His friends were smart enough to know who the caller was, especially when Nox wanted them to be quiet. Everyone shut up and tiptoed over to Nox so they could hear better."What are you doing, Nono? Miss me?" Queenie asked sweetly."Of course." Nox smiled.Bear sputtered. Draco gave him a kick, and he shut up."Is there someone with you?" The chuckle didn't escape Queenie."No! Of course not!" Nox rolled his eyes at Bear."Okay. There's only five days until the wedding. Are you excited?" Queenie asked."I am.""Really? Oh, I've been losing sleep because of that. Every time I close my eyes, I see how happy our life will be." Queenie giggled.Nox felt bliss coursing through his veins."Oh, I need to tell you something," Queenie said."What is it?"Hesitation washed over Queenie, but in the end, she said, "It's about your family. Dad's gone mad. After we settled on
"Don't push yourself. Just tell your friends to take it easy. I don't need much. Do you need money, though? I can get some from the company," said Queenie."No, money's no problem," Nox hurriedly replied."Really?""Yeah.""Cool. Just tell me if you need anything."They made small talk, and Queenie hung up.Bear leaped with joy. "What a perfect woman! What a perfect lady! I've never seen her, but her kindness captivates me!"Alexander guffawed. "She's a beautiful soul, inside and out. She even worries that the lord has no money to hold the wedding. But our lord has more money and power than most people can imagine!""Hahaha! That is true." Draco joined in on the laughter. "So you better listen up, dimwits. The lady's parents want the wedding to be perfect. That means we're pulling out all the stops.""Sovereign's Society, ready to go.""Count me in."…The next day, a pair of familiar silhouettes stood at RIA's exit. "Dad, you sure she's coming back?" The man who spoke wore
After they were kicked out of the family, they ran off with the millions Empire Corp paid for Sanders Pharmaceuticals, but they never left Riverton.They first thought the Joshtons could save them. Both of them kneeled before the Joshtons' place, hoping they'd help them reclaim the Sanderses' wealth. And then the Joshtons were destroyed.Silas was found dead, and the Joshtons were wiped off Riverton's map. That was their last hope, and it was broken. Though they had millions from Empire Corp's purchase, Jezebiah eventually fell in with the wrong company and started doing drugs.In less than six months, they burned through the millions. Jezebiah and Hogs had nothing left now. Left with no choice, they conspired to reclaim the Sanderses, and then news of Queenie's wedding reached them.They found that George had even told Melissa, so they were ready to meet that evil witch."Can she really help us get the company back, Dad?" Jezebiah yawned."I think so. I did help her once, rememb
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
"You're going nowhere! Die!" The Sovereigns chased after the spirit, and a hundred rulers followed. They trapped the Titan's spirit and ripped him to shreds."Holy shit! That's the ancient Faeastian Sovereigns for you!" White Tiger roared with pride. He was on the roof of a tower somewhere.Emperor Elijah narrowed his eyes and exchanged a look with the other Sovereigns. He hurled the remaining essence of the Titan's spirit to White Tiger and stuffed him with it. The energy filled White Tiger up, and he ballooned. Black, rancid energy came out of his body, and he fell into madness.Nox cast Heaven's Demise and sealed White Tiger's consciousness. The Ice Temple Lord, realizing what the Sovereigns were trying to do, encased White Tiger in a coffin of magic ice."This is an impressive underling you have, Nine-State Lord. Devouring spirits gives him power. Anyone else would've lost their minds and become a killing machine, but White Tiger's already mad to begin with. There's no further
"The third kind of Emperor uses natural energy, the power of Yin and Yang, and the elements to become one. Since they use all kinds of elements and energy to become an Emperor, they are practically invincible."The Ice Temple Lord was excited. "So, you're saying I'm the strongest kind of Emperor?"Nox was speechless. "No, what I was trying to say was you took the wrong path. You could've absorbed the energy in the heavens, but you absorbed the Yin energy in the ground. You're stronger than Frostmir, but his level was higher, so you'd still be no match for him." Nox pursed his lips."Eh?" The Ice Temple Lord was disappointed. He thought he could be on par with Nox once he became an Emperor. The Ice Temple Lord wasn't the only one who gained power. The Ice Temple cultivators did as well. Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird gained a lot of power, too.Vermilion Bird was now a Flawless Supreme, Black Tortoise was an Advanced Supreme, while White Tiger was an Intermediate Pi
The fact that Nox could cast Sovereign Seal showed the Ice Temple Lord a new level of power. The Sovereign was more terrifying than the gods. 'No wonder they could rule the world in ancient times.'The ancient Sovereigns and rulers of Faeast attacked their enemies. The fate of Faeast gathered over their heads, piercing the clouds that hung over them. The weaker monsters were all slain, and Emperor Hans pierced the pharaoh with his spear, returning him to dust.Emperor Blade killed the god of another ancient civilization. The evil energy possessing them was purified. Moments later, the only gods left were the Titans. Unlike the possessed gods, the Titans were ancient cultivators.Even if they didn't master any spells or techniques, they'd trained their bodies to their absolute best. The Sovereigns and rulers didn't have much advantage against these enemies.These spirits were only summoned through the relics and the remnants of energy left within. Their bodies were gone, and their s
The talismans were Magic Mountain's Forbidden Art, and Nox had fused them with Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual. Nox's mentors back in Mystia had taught him the Sovereign Seal earlier than expected.Their goal was simple. If Nox became the Sovereign, he could use the seal to command all the natural energy around him. If he didn't become the Sovereign, he would teach the Sovereign how to use the seal.The Sovereign Seal was a Saintly technique and the most ancient technique around. It was stronger than a Celestial technique.A golden seal brighter than the sun slowly rose into the air. It was the Sovereign Seal.As it appeared, natural energy gathered around it. The energy flew into the relics Brundela took from Faeast. Within a museum not open to the public, a bronze sword started to tremble as natural energy flowed into it. That got the attention of a professor."That sword belonged to Faeast's Emperor Elijah! What is going on?"A silhouette came out of the sword, and his aura was maj
Back in the navy command center, Fergus got the drone footage of Brundela's latest development. There were a few generals from the Nox Army with him. They could see that the monsters in the capital were far stronger than the ones they took out."It's a pity the capital is too densely populated. We have the weapons, but we can't use them." Fergus slammed the table in frustration. Even if the capital were to fall into enemy hands and the people torn apart by the monsters, Fergus could not order his men to fire at the capital, or things would be bad for them.Fergus could only open fire if the monsters were in a no man's land."Commander Parrish, the lord has orders. We are to keep the waters guarded. Once the capital's crisis is over, we are to make our way to the port and give humanitarian aid," a Nox Army general said telepathically. He just got Nox's orders."Is that so? Then Nox can stop this crisis." Fergus' eyes shone. He had no idea what Nox was planning, but he was the Sovere
Demons were walking the lands of Brundela. Legendary creatures were roaming the streets as if the end of days were here. The resurrected monsters were causing chaos everywhere. When the Titans showed themselves, despair washed over Brundela.There were too many monsters running around. Even after the Twilight Order and Ice Temple cultivators sent out everyone they had, it still wasn't enough to stop these creatures. The monsters went straight to the council hall, and so did the Titans.The Ice Temple Lord created a Magic Ice Formation and kept using Forbidden Arts and mystical artifacts to fend off the enemies. He had already done his best."You have to do something, Nine-State Lord. I can't hold on much longer!" the Ice Temple Lord said telepathically.Though monsters were about, they were not a threat to the Ice Temple Lord. he could leave anytime he wanted, but he had a deal with Nox. If he were to desert the battlefield, he would face a hell far worse than he could imagine late