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
Queenie ate a lot, and she finally felt less hungry. She patted her belly and held Nox's hand. "I've been in bed for so long, my body's feeling rusty. Nono, let's go around.""Okay."The couple went to the courtyard hand-in-hand. The night was beautiful, with stars and the moon shining in the sky. Queenie looked around in surprise. This was not the place she knew. "This isn't Dragoncourt, is it?""No. It's Alex's place." Nox smiled."Mr. Weeks?""Yes.""Oh dear. Why am I at his place? This is inappropriate.""It's alright. He's one of us. Don't feel awkward," Nox coaxed.Even so, Queenie couldn't get used to this. When they came out of the courtyard, they were met with armed soldiers, tanks, and people from Sovereign's Society and Blathanna Sect. Queenie's eyes went wide. "Oh my God, why are there so many people here? And tanks and army, too?"She stared ahead in shock."Something happened tonight, so they came," Nox said simply."What happened that even the army came?" Qu
In Queenie's eyes, Lord Nox must be a hero who was advanced in age. He couldn't be a handsome young guy like Nox. This was impossible.Nox felt resigned seeing Queenie not believing him. He asked again, "You don't believe that I'm Lord Nox himself?""Of course I don't."This made Nox speechless. He wanted Queenie to know who he really was today, but she didn't trust him one bit. Just when Nox was wondering how to proceed, Queenie suddenly held his arm."Nono, I've told you I'd still love you no matter who you are. What are you so scared of?"Nox held her gently. 'Yeah, why must I tell her who I am? So what if I'm not Lord Nox?' Nox didn't say anything more and just held Queenie gently in his arms as they gazed upon the stars.That night, Nox stayed by Queenie's side. It wasn't until dawn almost broke through the horizon when he brought her back to the manor. They ran into Queenie's parents when they got to Queenie's room."Dad, Mom!" Queenie greeted them.George and Yvette said
Early the next morning, Nox came to Queenie's room, but she was still locking herself inside. He looked at the shut door and sighed before going to the living room. Bear showed up at the entrance. "Does the lady know who you are, milord? Is she happy? Excited?""Oh, shut it.""Err… What happened, milord? Is she unhappy?" Bear thought it was weird. Any woman would be beside themselves if they found out the man they loved was the legendary Great Lord of Faeast."She's not happy at all. She's still locking herself in her room. It's like she can't accept the truth." Nox was frustrated."What? She should be cheering, though. Why did she lock herself up?""Maybe that's why she's not like other women."Bear scratched his head. "Man, I can't understand women.""That's enough for this conversation. Where are Bard and the others?" Nox sat down.Bear said, "They went out. I'll call them back in.""Yes, you do that."A while later, Bear, Bard, and Draco came in. They greeted Nox, "Milo
"Families, sects, the military, the clans, and the Four Great Powers… When I get back, I'll make you regret what you did."…Queenie's mind was in turmoil from the moment she knew Nox was the legendary Lord Nox. She couldn't accept the news. After all, Nox was the legend everyone in Faeast worshipped, but now he was the man she loved most. Anyone would be stunned.Seeing their daughter spacing out, George and Yvette said, "What are you thinking, Queenie? Nox is the hero of Faeast and its great lord. Why aren't you happy?""Yeah, Queenie. Nox is the nation's god. It's our family's good fortune that you met him, Queenie," George added.Queenie stayed silent. A long while later, she finally said, "Dad, Mom, stop. I'm not unhappy. I just… I couldn't believe he was the legendary lord."George smiled. "That just means we're lucky.""Yes. I can't believe I was blind enough to look down on him. Oh, I curse myself!" Yvette said with regret. "But now that my daughter is his girlfriend, th
At noon, Nox came to see Queenie, but he ran into her parents at the entrance. "Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, is Queenie inside?""Yes," George said."I'll see her."Nox was about to enter the room, but George said, "Nox, are you angry at us?""Why do you ask?" Nox was surprised."Because we were blind and foolish. We looked down on you, so we're worried…" Yvette mustered up her courage and told Nox about her worries.She continued, "Nox, if you're angry at us, it's fine. You can yell at us, even beat us up, but don't drag Queenie into this. She really loves you."Nox was rendered speechless. "Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, you're thinking too much. I have never been angry at either of you.""Really?" Yvette asked."Yes.""Thank you, Nox. No matter what, we were stupid for not recognizing you. Please don't blame Queenie for this. It wasn't easy for you two to be together. We'd be damned if we caused another wedge between you two." Yvette cried.Nox was smart and knew what they were trying to
However, Queenie shrank away from him as soon as Nox reached out to her. Nox was at a loss for words upon noticing the frightened expression on her face.Queenie curled into herself and blurted, "I'm sorry! I'm just too shocked right now. I can't accept this!""Is it because of my identity? Or me as a person?" asked Nox.Queenie hesitated for a moment before saying, "I don't know. I feel like I'm not worthy to be with you!"When Nox heard her, he hastily said, "Silly girl! What are you thinking?""It's the truth! You are the king of Faeast, while I am just an ordinary girl. How could I possibly be worthy to have a great hero like you to be my boyfriend?" said Queenie."That's not it, Queenie! Didn't you say before that no matter who I was in the past, it wouldn't affect us being together?""That's different! I thought you were just someone extraordinary, but I never imagined you to be the king of Faeast!" Queenie said truthfully.After all, he was Lord Nox! The great hero of F
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