Hearing this, Drake was deeply shocked.Drake’s expression darkened, a trace of compassion appearing in his eyes.However, he quickly steeled himself.A true man had no qualms.What he needed to do was for Drakonia and its people."Leave," Drake said coldly.The female official quickly exited the Emperor's Pavillion.Drake then stood at the door and carefully knocked. Upon receiving no response, he pushed the door open to find Haqin administering acupuncture to the critically ill Emperor on the bed."Master Haqin, how is the Emperor?" Drake asked softly.Haqin finished his treatment, shaking his head helplessly, and said, "Mr. Drake, the Emperor’s fate is sealed. Even if the highest immortals were here, there would be no remedy. All I can do is try to sustain his life for a bit longer."At that moment, the Emperor lay on the bed, his face ashen and his breathing faint. He weakly tapped the side of the bed and said, "Mr. Drake…""Your Majesty, what is your command?" Mr. Drake

After Hammond finished the call, he looked solemn and let out a deep breath. The Shadow Troops were a unit that had never been seen by the public, a force with no honor but only loyal to Drakonia. They operated in the darkest corners of the nation, performing the most dangerous tasks yet remaining unrecognized.They held the highest ideals and were ready to sacrifice their lives.Hammond sighed, seemingly reluctant. "The Shadow Troops. I truly regret this."Warren frowned and said, "It concerns the foundation of Drakonia. It's unavoidable. The Shadow Troops were established to die for the country. They are nameless heroes. Perhaps, decades from now, people will finally recognize their contributions. Their families don't know what they are doing now and may even resent them, but they will understand in time."Hammond shook his head without saying more.Soon, the four elders of Drakonia left the Drakonian Council for the Emperor's Pavillion under the escort of the Royal Guards.Mea

The Emperor's imposing presence dominated the entire council hall, leaving every minister in the room silent and trembling with fear. They had just witnessed a terrifying display of power when a single glance from the Emperor caused one of them to drop dead on the spot. It was a stark reminder of the Emperor's once-legendary ferocity and ruthlessness. The qualities that had been overshadowed by the passage of time. The ministers had nearly forgotten how formidable their ruler had been during his ascent to the throne, and the recollection now sent shivers down their spines.The Emperor spoke as he scanned the room with a cold gaze, "Since the Ten Elders of the Wyncock have agreed, who among you dares to disagree?"The ministers, who were still kneeling on the ground, exchanged nervous glances but dared not utter a word of dissent. In unison, they responded, "We obey the Emperor's command."Just as the Emperor was about to issue his decree, a powerful figure suddenly entered the

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Hammond responded promptly, then hesitated before asking, "But what about the KB Kings Circle? After today, it’s clear that Klink harbors treacherous intentions."The Emperor frowned as a fierce aura surrounded him. "As long as I am still the Emperor, he won’t dare to rebel!"Hammond nodded in agreement.At that moment, the War Department's general approached and said, "Your Majesty, there has been movement in the three new war zones. It’s highly likely that the KB Kings Circle is involved! I fear that even with the title of Grand Marshal, Xayne may not be able to command these war zones."The Emperor’s gaze turned cold and calculating. "I didn’t appoint Xayne to command the war zones. I did it to give him a title, to place the stakes on him. If Xayne fails, the title of Grand Marshal will be worthless. But if Xayne succeeds, then anyone or any faction opposing him will be branded as traitors! I'm giving them a choice—a test of loyalty—to see who they’ll place

A group of men stormed into the command center, taking control within seconds. The commanding officer was slammed onto the table by the massive, six-foot-three man who had led the charge.The brute picked up the satellite phone and dialed a number, speaking with deep respect. "Dragon Commander, I've secured the command center!"On the other end, Dragos's voice was serious as he replied, "Excellent! Proceed with the mission!"After hanging up, Dragos's expression hardened. He turned to his subordinates and asked, "Where is Drakon King now?"One of the men quickly answered, "He's about fifty miles from the capital!""Gather all the men! We're going to meet the Drakon King!!" Dragos commanded."Yes, sir!"In an instant, nearly three hundred elite members of Dracarium assembled in the underground base and headed out to the city's gates to welcome the Drakon King.Meanwhile, within the capital, Klink was sitting in the main hall of a secluded manor. He coldly gazed at Drake standin