"Alive and kicking, sir," Remy responded, to which everyone smiled. Adrian stroked Remy's head and smiled. "Good work. I can see you've improved a great deal since we last spoke. You've won this test."“Has no one else gotten out?" Remy asked. "You're the second team to leave the rainforest, Jerome was six hours ahead of you. Everyone else is still in there."Remy took a deep breath, then exhaled. "Does this mean either Jerome or myself will be replacing you as the next legate?""That's right. One of you will become Wyvern Peak's next leader.""I'd like to sleep for a while now," Remy replied.Adrian gestured, and a second group of medics transported the injured to the base. The first elder then walked over and asked, "Should we let the rest continue with the challenge?"Adrian nodded. "They may have lost, but they're still going to become valuable members of Wyvern Peak. Keep a close eye on their positions and have our men on standby to save them if required.""All right.
Neither of them knew what Adrian meant, but they could sense there was a deeper meaning to his words. Remy asked, "Why do you say that, sir? Is something going to happen during the finals?"Adrian turned his back to them. "Focus on your fight and don't stop until a new legate has been chosen. Remember, do not stop no matter what happens. This is a show of courage and determination. It’ll also show the outlanders that Wyvern Peak will be regaining control very soon. We're about to rise." Still confused by Adrian's sudden statement, Remy and Jerome were about to ask more when Adrian said, "Make sure you remember all that. Now, rest. Your finals will begin in ten days. I want you to focus on recuperating so that you can surprise me with your best performance. Go on now." "Sir.""Sir."Remy and Jerome called out, though they were reluctant to leave Adrian's side. "A legate never shows fear or retreats, that's the motto you should remember. Create your own legacy for your lovers,
"You do know you might die, right?" Raquel said through clenched teeth. She added firmly, "I'll gather the battle warriors and godkings immediately. They should be able to get here in no time. I doubt Bashir will be a match for all of us, even if he's an immortal."Adrian shook his head and rejected Raquel's suggestion. "I just told you this will be my last fight. I'm going to give Jerome and Remy one final lesson before I bow out. I'll be able to truly let everything go after that."Raquel placed her hand over Adrian's shoulder. "Have you ever once thought about yourself? You've already done enough. Jerome, Remy, Sage, Polaris, everyone… You've taught them enough. This is their path to walk now, so why do all this?" "It's my job to clean up the messes until they officially take over Wyvern Peak. I have to clear the way one more time before I leave.""What about Sam and Nova? You know full-well Bashir’s an immortal and that nobody is a match for him. You will die if you fight him
Adrian stood under the night sky a while longer before leaving the roof. Everyone in Novemton eagerly awaited for the finals to begin as Jerome and Remy prepared for their final battle. The spectators waited patiently to witness the birth of the new legate, while reporters zoned in on Wyvern Peak like hawks. Samantha and her family, including Juno, returned to Swallowston, while reporters from all over the world rushed to Wyvern Peak, ready to record the finals. Billions of people waited for the final event, anxiously waiting for it to take place. Adrian sat in his office writing a letter. It was a letter addressed to all of the citizens of Novemton. His letter contained the hopes he had for the next generation as War Legate Draco before he retired. The Battle Warrior Departments scattered throughout the cities, counties, and villages throughout Novemton made copies of the letter upon receiving it. Soon, everyone had a copy and read through it silently.[It has been four years s
They all hoped he would retain his position for another four years, but that did not seem possible anymore.***One Jewel Road in Swallowston was brightly lit.As Adrian’s family read the letter, they felt all of Adrian's regrets in every single word. He may have dealt with Internal Affairs, but he did not have the opportunity to purge the world of the many outland organizations.Samantha thought back to the past. More specifically, she was recalling when Adrian had just returned to Swallowston. She lamented how time had passed so quickly and how Adrian had only retained his position for a few more years since then.'He's grown old…’Samantha picked up Nova from her cot and carried her to the observatory. She pointed in the direction of Wyvern Peak and said, "Daddy's over there, Nova. He'll be home soon.""Da…da… Dada!" Nova's cries traveled all the way to Wyvern Peak. ***Dong!Dong, dong!Dong, dong, dong!!!The deafening sound of the drums could be heard from Wyvern P
Dong, dong, dong!!!The sound of drums rang out as billions of people cheered. Everyone sitting around the stage became nervous as the finals began.The moment the first elder announced the start of the battle, Jerome and Remy clenched their fists and unleashed their mighty aura, which caused another wave of cheers. The two candidates spotted someone on the roof of Wyvern Peak's main hall.It was Adrian in a black cape, quietly watching them.They looked at Adrian, recalling him saying they were to continue their match no matter what happened that day. Those words from ten days ago rang in their mind as though they were just yesterday. They both looked at one another and yelled, "Let's go!"Boom!!!Their auras were so intense that even the ground beneath their feet shattered as they charged at one another. They both swung powerful punches that clashed on impact.And thus, began the finals of the selection! ***Adrian remained calm as he watched Jerome and Remy fight. Raqu
Nobody knew who the man was, but the light he emitted made him look like a celestial being who had the ability to decide everyone's fate.Jerome and Remy, who were engaged in a heated battle, quickly noticed the man. They stopped their fight and stared at him."Who’s that?" Remy asked. Jerome shook his head, but Adrian suddenly said, "Have you two already forgotten what I said? Carry on!" "But sir!" "Sir!" As Adrian walked off, Jerome and Remy stopped hesitating.Jerome said, "No more games, Remy. I'm going to defeat you and help War Legate Draco.""Me too," Remy replied. The pair once again engaged in battle, no longer affected by what was happening around them. ***The spectators were so shocked by the immortal being's presence that they began to retreat. The man walked out from the deep crater and glanced at the people with contempt until he reached Jerome and Remy.This man was none other than Bashir himself. His objective was to eliminate both candidates who woul
The black light beam landed squarely on Adrian's chest. The beams even went through his chest and exited from his back.That single punch stunned everyone as Adrian coughed up blood and was thrown back two hundred meters, crashing heavily into the ground."Aah!!!"Many spectators screamed. Some felt rage building up inside of them. "Sir!""Sir!" Jerome and Remy's eyes turned bloodshot when they saw what happened and were about to rush to his aid. "Continue!" Adrian yelled, "Remember what I said, do not let your emotions take over no matter what happens. The two of you represent our hope for a better future. Now, carry on!" Jerome and Remy seemed to be on the verge of a mental breakdown. While everyone watched in astonishment, Adrian clutched his chest and got to his feet.Seeing that he was able to stand up, Bashir said amusedly, "That's strange. You're the only human who has ever taken my attack and lived. Have I gone easy on you perhaps? To an immortal like me, destroy