Just like that, Jaydu was killed by a lad far younger than him. Right after that, Bear ran up to them. "Goddammit, man. Why'd you kill him? The lord wasn't done asking questions."Augustus harrumphed and ignored Bear. "He threatened Nox," the lad muttered. "He had to die for that."Bear was annoyed, but he couldn't do anything about it. This lad could kill Legend Realms, after all. "Forget it. You're impossible to talk to." He turned to Nox. "That bastard comes from the Underworld, he said. Uh, what's that, really? I have no idea about it."Nox looked into the darkness. "It has been more than a hundred years since they last surfaced. I don't blame you for not knowing them.""What? A hundred years?" Bear almost jumped."Yes.""Damn, what are they? How can they even exist for that long?" Bear asked."It's a mysterious organization that has withstood the test of time," Nox explained. "My mentors told me about it once when I was in training, but I wasn't expecting a run-in with them
Marching into Imperia would shake the whole nation. Draco's proposition riled up the Sovereign's Society and Blathanna Sect. Everyone thought they should strike at Imperia. This wasn't just because of the Shadow Division but also because of Nox.After all, everyone knew Aphrodite was the witch who caused this misfortune. If it weren't for her, Nox wouldn't have 'died,' nor would the world think he was gone.Selina looked at Nox. "Mr. Greenshade, let's march into Imperia. We'll avenge the Shadow Division and your suffering."Bear chimed in, "Selina's right, milord. Let's march into Imperia. The military bastards have betrayed you anyway. Killing them is just right."Draco promised, "Should you march into Imperia, milord, I shall dispatch all of my soldiers. One million of them!"Everyone wanted Nox to march into Imperia, but Nox gave it some thought and waved them down. "No."Everyone paused. "Why, milord?" They looked at Nox in confusion. They thought Nox should strike at Imperia
After hearing what Nox said, Bear wanted to slap himself."I do not blame you. I know you're worried about Keith and Bard. But worry not. Should anyone kill my brother, I will ruin their family. I will kill them all."Lord Nox was a powerful lord. Back in the big battle, he killed a thousand elites from Blackwater just because they killed a stableman, and Blackwater never forgot that. Now that his closest friends were in trouble, Nox wouldn't just stand idly by."Ever since I regained my full strength in Eastsun, I promised I would make them pay in blood. Doesn't matter if they're part of the Four Great Powers. Anyone who tries to stop me will die, even if I have to wipe out their clan or sect." His words were oozing with malice."I have your back, milord. Give me the word, and we shall walk with you! All of us here!" Draco announced."And me as well, Nox!" Augustus stepped forth.At their support, Nox smiled.Just then, one of Draco's soldiers came hurrying in. "Commander Setso
The look on their faces told Bear what must've happened. The HQ was destroyed, and thousands died. That was the result of the battle. Suddenly, Bear grabbed Bard's arm. "What about Keith, Bard?"The survivors came to Riverton, but Keith wasn't one of them. The implications behind his lack of presence worried Bear."H-He held them off so we could escape. I don't know if he's alive, but if he is… I'm afraid the military got him," said Bard sadly."What?" Bear's eyes turned crimson. Draco and everyone else looked horrified."Bard, is that true? But Keith is a powerful warrior. The military can't have gotten their hands on him."Everyone knew Keith was the strongest of the commanders. He was a Legend Realm, and the military couldn't have captured him that easily."Keith could've escaped, Commander Fort, but…" Bard stopped."But what?" Draco asked quickly."But the one who stopped him was Azure Dragon, part of the lord's quartet."'Azure Dragon?' Everyone looked at Nox in astonishm
The night's events came to an end. Stephen and his army were killed. Even the clans and their Legend Realms were dead, but Nox didn't care. All he cared about was that Bard had returned.The bloodied Bard had changed into a fresh set of clothes and was standing in the living room. He told everyone that Shadow Division's HQ members were all branded as traitors. All train station exits were sealed, and even the smaller exits for cars and trucks were locked down by the military.Bard lost more than a hundred elites before he broke through and survived. Some of them were still stuck in Imperia, their fates uncertain. The more Bard spoke, the angrier Bear became. He kept cursing and swore vengeance.While everyone was listening to the story, Nox came to Queenie's room. Although many things happened that night, he still was worried about his beloved. Nox had cured Queenie of her poison with his blood, but she still hadn't regained consciousness.The room was kept safe by a protective for
"I feel amazing! Everything's fine now, but I'm hungry." Queenie chuckled."Then, eat. I've cleared your body of the poison. You'll be fine now.""Yeah, Dad and Mom told me about it. Thanks for saving my life, Nono.""Don't be a stranger." Nox held Queenie gently.The couple needed some alone time. George shot Yvette a look, and they left quietly. Once outside, Yvette wiped her tears. "This is good news. Queenie's all better now.""Yes, and it's all thanks to Nox. Gods know what would happen to Queenie without him around," George commented.Yvette didn't like Nox very much, but he did cure her darling daughter. So, she asked, "What is up with Nox? He keeps getting more powerful every single time we see him. Queenie said he lost his memories and is just a mechanic. He doesn't feel like one to me."George laughed. "I don't know who he really is. Still, for the sake of simplicity, I'll just say this. It's our great fortune Queenie has caught Nox's eye.""You're exaggerating.""I'
Draco, Tristan, and everyone else looked at Queenie's parents. "Oh, so you're the lady's parents?" Tristan stood up with respect. "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders."George and Yvette were stunned. Yvette was staring at everyone in the living room, utterly dumbstruck. Everyone radiated an air of power and status. Yvette shivered and held George's hand tightly in the face of their overwhelming aura.George was stunned as well. He stared at everyone and gulped. "And you are…"Bard smiled. "Calm down, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders. We're the lord's underlings.""The lord?" Yvette was stunned."Yes," said Draco. George and Yvette took a closer look. When they noticed the military uniform and the rank of commander on his shoulder, George's legs buckled. It wouldn't be an understatement to say that he almost crumpled to the floor."Commander, w-who are you calling lord?" George asked carefully.Draco laughed. "Who else but Lord Nox can we swear our fealty to?""Lord Nox?" George was stupefied. 'No
"However, we kept it a secret because the lord didn't want to make a spectacle. If it weren't for the lord, did you really think you would have escaped the Joshtons' jaws and all the problems you ran into?" said Alexander proudly.From Queenie's parents' point of view, his words explained a great deal of things. That explained why the Sanderses went through so much change after Nox showed up. The factory was revived, and even the evil Hogs and his son were punished.Then, the Joshtons' problem was solved, which led to even more problems being taken care of. It was all Nox. Queenie's parents thought Alexander only helped them because he liked Queenie. Now that the truth was out, they wanted to hide in a hole and never leave it.'So, he's the lord. He's the Great Lord of Faeast!'Then, the couple remembered something. "Wait, but the news said he died during the big battle.""No one can kill the lord! If it weren't for that witch poisoning him, he wouldn't have fallen into the sea. H
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