Figures descended from the sky ahead, resembling a dense shower of raindrops.Converging around Gabriela and Remus, forces loomed from every direction — front, rear, left, right, above in the sky, and even beneath the surface of the sea!Sakurasom had sent out a formidable force including 2,800 Top Grandmasters! All of Sakurasom's Top Grandmasters had gathered!They were all poised to spring into action, their fiery gazes locked intently. If looks could kill, Remus and Gabriela would have been pierced by a thousand arrows!Gabriela was compelled to halt her steps. Before them stood over 500 Grandmasters, with 10 among them being Top Grandmasters levitating in midair!Back in her prime, she could have confronted those ten Top Grandmasters with her battle-hardened prowess. However, merely staying aloft now posed a formidable challenge for her. Besides, there were an additional 2,790 Grandmasters encircling them!"It … it seems like we can't go back," Gabriela said in despair.The

Kaiser paced anxiously in Darsia's Imperial Palace. As the President of a nation, he had always exuded calm and composure. Never before in his life had he felt so restless. His heart was constantly weighed down by worry for Remus and Gabriela, wishing he could go to the border and see the situation for himself.Lincoln too was gripped by such anxiety that he found himself pacing and even stamping his feet. Every passing second seemed to stretch on like an interminable hour.Finally, the phone rang sharply. Kaiser answered swiftly, his tone devoid of hesitation. Urgency colored his voice as he inquired, "Deputy Spark, what's the situation? Have they returned safely?"The Chief of Staff's voice wavered, "Mr. President, it's the Chief. Deputy Spark is unaccounted for. Remus and the War Goddess have reached the border, but they're being obstructed by 2,800 Grandmasters led by Sakurasom's Emperor! This is why I'm requesting your authorization to open fire!"As he spoke, tears flowed dow

Upon hearing this, Gabriela's entire body trembled uncontrollably. She said firmly, "You are the one I trust the most in this world, the only one I trust so much!"Remus gave her a small smile and said, "Then trust me to deal with them."The truth was he didn't have much assurance either. However, he could only take the gamble.Gabriela turned her head slowly and her eyes were filled with disbelief. How on earth could he possibly deal with all of Sakurasom's grandmasters?Remus reiterated, "Put me down!"Suddenly, a barrage of curses resounded from above them."You despicable woman, what are you still waiting for? Hurry!""I want to see you dance, now!""I don't want to wait any longer, believe me or not, I'll kill you!"The vulgar crowd was impatient, and the sudden halt naturally left them very displeased.Gabriela appeared oblivious to everything else. Her eyes were fixed solely on Remus, and they locked eyes with each other. She hesitated for a moment, then nodded resolut

The colossal black staff conjured by the Grandmasters' energy drew nearer and nearer. Just the ripples it gave off were sufficient to pulverize a half-step divine realm!It could even disperse the divine realm like wisps of smoke. Even the True Life's Golden Stage would struggle to stand against it. If the energy were to erupt, its potency would likely match that of a small nuclear weapon.The people of Sakurasom eagerly awaited the potentially earth-shattering effect of this energy. The wails of Gabriela and the million soldiers of Darsia grew louder and louder as they could only watch helplessly as the enormous black staff slowly descended onto Remus.However, the expected impact of a small-scale nuclear weapon failed to appear. The apocalyptic scene of world-shattering destruction didn't come.In a startling turn, not only did the anticipated catastrophe fail to materialize, but the colossal black staff itself vanished into thin air. The full-force strike from Sakurasom suddenly

"Sir Kaiser, if you were to issue the order to commence fire, you might find yourself burdened with an everlasting infamy!" Lincoln impassionedly warned.Kaiser clenched the phone tightly in his hand and declared emphatically, "If we yield to their threats this time, how can I defend this nation in the future? There will always be a second time! We must stop it in its tracks when mistakes or misdeeds first rear their heads, and not let them grow and spread!"Just as he finished speaking, the phone connected. The Chief of Staff fervently spoke, "Mr. President –""Fire!" Kaiser didn't give him a chance to complete his words as if he had yelled out with all his might.Upon hearing this, Lincoln slowly lifted his head and sighed, "Darsia is probably going to face a united assault from seventeen nations!""Mr. President, there's no need to open fire anymore. The situation has been resolved!" conveyed the voice from the opposite end of the line."What?" When Kaiser heard those words, h