“Storm, Slayer, you’ll take four hundred men to attack Westfall House.“Divine, Hermit. Four hundred men to Dunn House.“Inviz, Garuda, you two will take King House.“Apollo, Wing. Easter House.“Hawk, Panther. Vega House.”After all ten houses were assigned, Adrian said, “I’ll take a hundred men with me and attack Gardner House in person. Our mission is to locate each house’s secret basement and guard it. After that, Slayer, Hermit, Garuda, Wing, Panther, I want you all to prepare a large truck with a hundred-man squad to enter these basements to transport away everything you can from within.“The intel located inside these rooms will become our biggest asset against Chase. Without them, Wyvern Peak will carry the title of sinners for the rest of time.“When everyone’s ready, Mya will lead a hundred men to open up a path for us to the Northzone. She’ll guard it while all the intel retrieved gets transported out of Windton.”After saying this, Adrian looked up at everyone in fr
Everyone left to prepare themselves for the war three days from now.Adrian said, “You should head back and get some rest too, Blaze.”Blaze headed downstairs without saying a word.After they all left, Adrian leaned against the couch and closed his eyes. Mya sat next to him and massaged his shoulders. “You don’t need to be so hard on yourself, you know? This was bound to happen sometime. Plus, there will be a lot more casualties if we allow Chase to build up his forces even further.“Each and every one of us from Wyvern Peak has gone through countless battles, so it’ll be extremely easy for us to go up against bodyguards or even Prefect Sentries.”Adrian frowned and reminded her, “I might have to endure some insults when this is all over. Many people will want to amplify whatever negative remark they have against me or start some nasty rumors. Plus, if we fail our mission, we will all have to retire for good.”Mya sighed. “We can’t mobilize our men from other places. Chase will
Phoebe sat down and held Blaze’s shoulder. “The word is out, and the houses are aware of what’s happening. Do you know what they’re saying out there? They’re all saying that the legate is playing with fire.“Do you think he’s trying to overthrow Internal Affairs for the world or himself? What do you think he’ll do when Internal Affairs cease to exist and he becomes the ruler?“Nobody throughout history has withstood the temptation that comes with power, and the same goes for the legate. When he climbs up to the top, he’ll surely lose his mind from all the power he comes to possess.“There’s no need for you to sacrifice yourself for the sake of him being able to live a better life, understand?” Phoebe said relentlessly.Blaze turned around and looked at her. He thought that Phoebe would be right to comment about others as such, but not War Legate Draco.“You’re overthinking this, Pheebs. The legate is already the second most powerful person in the world, so there’s absolutely no ne
Phoebe’s words were not unfounded, and perhaps it was not her who thought so either.But at that moment, Blaze wondered if his future was shackled to his family.‘My dreams…‘My mission…‘Where have they all gone?’***Everyone spent the rest of the night in silence.Adrian and Blaze remained at the hotel the next day. They did not even leave their rooms, for that matter.Mya had left the hotel, but it was unknown where she had gone. However, it would seem as though there was a rumor spreading throughout Windton.In fact, it seemed to have spread throughout the entire city, no, the entire world!“Have you heard? Wyvern Peak’s legate is currently here in Windton. They’re saying he’s preparing to eliminate the houses… What a bold move!”One heard similar news like this in every corner of Windton. There were a number of businessmen affiliated with the ten houses spreading such rumors as well.Someone even said, “War Legate Draco’s thinking of eliminating the houses… Does this
These were the very people who were standing on the moral high ground.In just a day, not a single person was not hurling insults at Wyvern Peak and Draco. There were loads of people protesting, wanting them to get out of their sight immediately.***It was only natural for all these rumors to arrive at Samantha’s place at One Jewel Road in Swallowston.At that moment, she was standing in the observatory atop the villa with one hand over her belly. It was like she could hear all the insults being hurled toward War Legate Draco just by being there.She could hear them calling out his name in disgust.“Sam, Wyvern Peak and War Legate Draco have become negative phrases overnight. I can’t believe this! They’ve been protecting the people for so many years, yet not only are they being ungrateful, but they’re also openly hurling insults at them!” Joanna spoke with disgust as she walked up to Samantha.Sarah and Nadine were also in the observatory, looking into the distance.The women
Joanna, Sarah, and Nadine felt their blood boil after hearing Samantha’s speech.The world was now back up for Internal Affairs, providing them with all the supplies they needed.However, the women were also able to use their financial powers and capabilities to form an organization to provide backup to Wyvern Peak too.“Let’s do it, Sam!”“We’ll combine all of the companies there are in Swallowston along with all of Wyvern Peak's supporters to form a backup group for Wyvern Peak to support them.”“With us around, I’m sure the soldiers will never have to fight our enemies empty-handed.”Nadine, Joanna, and Sarah seemed determined as they spoke.Samantha turned around and replied, “That’s not all. We’re going to round up the support of the women who support Wyvern Peak to marry the soldiers. Our children will become Wyvern Peak’s future, which in turn will become Navia’s future.“So long as this matter against the outlands isn’t resolved, there will come a day when we will have
Mya wiped her tears and cried, “Let’s give up, sir! Wyvern Peak is no longer what it used to be. We’ve been protecting the people for hundreds of years, yet we’re now being insulted by them.“Times have changed. We should let our men go home and live out their lives, while you should head back and stay with Sam. Let’s give this to Internal Affairs and forget about it!”Women were known to be easily emotionally moved. Mya had seen what the netizens were saying about them and thought that it was not worth it to have Wyvern Peak’s blood spilled for their sake.She did not want Adrian to get involved in the matter any longer and thought that they should just let Internal Affairs do whatever they wanted, with them watching from the sidelines.Suddenly, Mya got down on her knees and cried, “Please, let’s stop all this. These people aren’t worth risking our lives. Let’s just forget about all this and live our lives happily. Wouldn’t that be better? I can’t stand watching our brothers die.
And so, the plan to eliminate the ten houses was canceled without any particular reason.A few days passed in the blink of an eye.Windton was peaceful over the next few days, with no more news of Wyvern Peak wanting to eliminate the ten houses appearing anymore. Meanwhile, the houses were ready for battle, but nobody came knocking on their door.In fact, the people of Windton were also ready for a war to erupt, but to their surprise, nothing happened. This was because Wyvern Peak was not making any more moves, and War Legate Draco had disappeared without a trace—his whereabouts unknown.This caused countless people to feel both shocked and confused.It was as though Draco had vanished into thin air. Nobody knew what happened, nor did they know where he had gone.Draco had simply vanished off the face of the Earth.At that moment, the uproar in Navia had quelled. The situation passed, and the netizens were no longer discussing Wyvern Peak’s actions. However, something else would
The Daemon Emperor was startled."What is happening? This power..."Formless energy was surging forward, pressuring his nerves and senses.Below, Andy and the others trembled uncontrollably."Who is it?" Finnian stared into the crimson mist.Even Andy was horrified, his gaze locked on the unfolding scene in disbelief, and asked, "What is this? What exactly is happening?" At this moment, Adrian abruptly opened his eyes.Apparently, the Daemon Emperor had once conspired with Adrian's subordinates to ambush him.However, Adrian had managed to annihilate the traitors and sealed this Daemon Emperor. Now, fate had brought them together again."If I killed you once, I can kill you again." Adrian stood tall, his white robes fluttering in the air.The Daemon Emperor was stunned into silence."This is impossible! You're not that mortal boy!""Is that so? In this life, your end has come, and so has the era of the daemons." Adrian's voice was calm yet resolute. He stretched out his han
Adrian's face hardened at the words. He despised threats above all else. While he understood what the mysterious entity desired, he couldn't yet fully comprehend its implications or find a way to counter it. His only choice was to focus on growing stronger.Within the hot spring, waves of raw, terrifying power surged and crashed violently against Adrian's body.The force, though beneficial, was brutal and overwhelming. Adrian's body struggled to endure, cracking as though it were disintegrating."Arghhh!"A heart-wrenching scream echoed as Adrian's flesh was torn apart and his aura gradually dimmed."Ahhh!"His agonized cries echoed once more. He could no longer withstand the pain.In the distance, a towering figure appeared and sneered. "What's this? Can't take it anymore? Pathetic. Humans are truly the epitome of stupidity."Suddenly, Adrian erupted with an explosive surge of energy, and in that instant, he broke through to the pinnacle of the Void Stage."Hmm? He actually b
At that moment, the crowd was speechless.Adrian had ascended as if it were the easiest thing in the world.Faced with such a sight, no one could say much beyond admiration. Even if the Holy Son claimed Adrian had cheated, many secretly wished they could cheat the same way.Lacking Adrian's means, all they could do was envy him.Finnian chuckled. "Haha! You really caught us all by surprise, kid. Still, I'll count this as you repaying me a favor."For Finnian, the outcome couldn't have been better. With a broad smile, he seemed to have achieved his desired result. Adrian's successful climb was all that mattered to him.Once Adrian had vanished, the focus shifted to the rest of the group and their trials.When Adrian opened his eyes again, his entire body ached, but an oddly comforting sensation flowed through him. Surveying his surroundings, he realized he was now in a pond."Where am I?" he asked.Though uncertain about the place, Adrian knew he had cleared the trial and arriv
The onlookers stared in bewilderment, their faces etched with confusion as they struggled to grasp the unfolding events.Meanwhile, Adrian seethed with barely contained rage. This wasn't his first encounter with such torment. Every few steps he ascended, another trial awaited.To Adrian, the relentless punishments felt suffocating. Yet he pressed on—this was the final stretch of the climb. "Adrian, hang in there!" Andy shouted, urging him to conquer the last step. To Andy, reaching that final step symbolized Adrian's growth. He had witnessed Adrian's remarkable resilience countless times and held unwavering faith in his potential. In Andy's eyes, Adrian was destined for greatness. Adrian's expression turned cold as he locked his gaze on the steps ahead. Determination flickered in his eyes. "If reaching the top guarantees a reward, it doesn't have to be me up there. As long as someone makes it, that's enough." With that, he shifted his focus to the void above and formed
Adrian felt as if every nerve in his body was beyond his control. A deep sense of grievance filled his heart as the divine thunder from the void relentlessly crashed down.Rage surged within him, but under the onslaught of endless forces, he felt weak and constrained.Still, he had no choice but to press forward. He knew victory was within reach if he could endure a little longer—giving up now would mean death.If he fell, the shame and humiliation would crush him.Below, the Holy Son and others waited, eager to see him fail and mock him. This left Adrian no option but to push forward, striving toward the void above and his ultimate goal.The violent forces continued to bombard him from the sky.With every step, the thunder's impact intensified tenfold. His soul, already battered from a fierce battle with a horde of beasts, now felt as though it was dragging his exhausted body forward.Anyone else would likely have succumbed to despair. After all, under such immense pressure, ev
The oppressive forces descending from the void seemed determined to halt Adrian’s ascent up the staircase.Yet he refused to yield. To him, these overwhelming challenges were merely obstacles to conquer.He pressed forward with relentless determination.Thunderbolts continued to rain down, but the ominous red light from before did not return—a relief, as he never wished to endure its crushing weight again.The memory of that light still haunted him, leaving a lingering sense of helplessness. Its suffocating pressure had drained his strength, reducing him to a gasping, powerless state.Despite the toll on his body and mind, Adrian remained singularly focused on reaching the final step. His burning desire for greater power drove him forward, unwavering and resolute.Step by step, he ascended, reaching the 95th step in what felt like an instant.Only five steps remained. His gaze locked onto the summit, and a wild glint lit his eyes. A daring idea sparked within him, consuming his
Adrian pondered his situation, his cold gaze reflecting simmering frustration. Yet deep down, he recognized that whoever had designed the staircase was far from ordinary.Creating such a formidable trial required unimaginable power.Even a pinnacle Void Stage expert—or perhaps someone of the Multiply Stage—might bow in reverence before the ladder's creator."He won't last much longer. The divine lightning in this void is utterly destructive. In moments, he'll be reduced to ashes," sneered the Holy Son, his sharp eyes gleaming with malice.To the Holy Son, Adrian's demise was inevitable. Adrian had dared to offend him, and he was certain such audacity could only lead to death.Adrian caught the Holy Son's words and cast him a frosty glare. His intent to kill was unmistakable, though now wasn't the time.The staircase was no place for personal vendettas—eliminating him here would require careful planning.He also knew the Holy Son carried seals of immense power. A reckless move co
Finnian's sharp gaze reflected a hint of admiration. "Kid, you owe me a big favor this time. You'd better treasure this opportunity."Adrian remained silent, unsure how to respond. His cold eyes revealed no emotion, though he fully grasped the challenges ahead.Fear was a luxury he couldn't afford—he'd come too far to back down now.Suddenly, a streak of red light surged from the void, hurtling toward Adrian with terrifying speed. His eyes widened in shock as the crimson beam struck him, slamming him against the staircase.Caught off guard, Adrian collapsed, sprawled helplessly on the steps.The crowd below watched in astonishment. No one had expected his seemingly indestructible body to be overwhelmed so easily.The Holy Son sneered. "Haha! It seems he's triggered some kind of taboo. Let's see how arrogant he is now!"His voice dripped with schadenfreude, his eyes gleaming with malicious satisfaction as he relished Adrian's struggle.Despite the crushing force, Adrian refused
"What exactly is up there pulling me so strongly?" Adrian's expression hardened as he pondered the mysterious force drawing him upward.A surge of violent energy erupted across the sky, crashing down like a raging storm.Adrian advanced cautiously, each step deliberate and precise.Gone were the reckless strides of before—now he moved with steely determination, fully aware of the lurking dangers.He'd learned that the void's formidable forces seemed to target him directly, compelling him to proceed step by step. Any attempt to bypass its unseen barriers would provoke a devastating strike."Ridiculous," Adrian muttered. "If I've chosen to climb, nothing will stop me."The void's relentless power intensified.Bolts of thunder hammered down mercilessly, battering Adrian's body. Yet fear never crossed his mind.What was there to be afraid of?To him, the divine thunder wasn't an obstacle—it was a crucible, a tool to temper his body and strengthen his resolve.Despite the storm, A