A sinister laugh with an obscene tone to it resounded around the platform. Hearing this laugh that seemed to be filled with ill intent, the council members were even more serious and all of them started to revolve their powers in their bodies so that they would be ready to make a move immediately when needed.
Right now, the one thing that was going through the minds of the council members was that their prey had finally arrived.
It was clear to everybody here that this chosen ceremony, apart from being used to find a guardian for the World Essence Pulse Bracer, was nothing more than a giant trap meant to flush out the people hidden in the dark. According to reliable information gotten through rigorous investigation, the people who were bound to take action were most likely related to the incident that happened four hundred years ago.
For four hundred years, this particular incident had stumped the higher-ups of the Aeth civilization who were privy to a bit of wh
"What!!""That enlightened old immortal! The same one who is said to have come out of Elysium. That old monster! Are you sure?"Shocked gasps resounded everywhere on the platform and even Councilman Bruce, who was usually gruff and solemn, exclaimed loudly from his shock.Immediately, the aura of the council members that had still been gathering since they were still on guard against the old man who pressured them with his presence felt.Right now, hearing the name of the enlightened old immortal, these high and mighty council members of the Aeth royal council became like sheep that had seen a fierce wolf. They could not even bring themselves to show off their might and dignity at all.This could not be helped. The notorious name of the enlightened old immortal was one that carried a lot of significance in the higher circles of the Aeth civilization. His very existence was linked to another very important legend of the Aeth civilization. A legend t
Facing Councilwoman Henrietta's sudden outburst, nobody knew what expressions they were supposed to be making. Even when she was lunging at the enlightened old immortal with much ferocity, the other council members just stood in place, stunned.As for the enlightened old immortal, he had a look of surprise on his face as he looked at the feisty lady that had pounced over.After getting a clear look at Councilwoman Henrietta's face, the enlightened old immortal's face suddenly lit up with a look of realization as he recognized Councilwoman, Henrietta.Looking at the woman who was pouncing on him with the bearing of a female bear that had just lost its cubs, the enlightened old immortal said in delight."Wow, what do you know? I didn't expect to meet so many past acquaintances here this time. Did you all know I would be coming and gathered to receive me? Hehe... you really shouldn't have."At the same time, the enlightened old immortal was speaking.
"You took my batch of recently acquired origin gems and in exchange, what did I get... a completely useless piece of information that said, 'in time the truth will be revealed...""What the hell does that mean! How are those strings of words useful and urgent information related to the incident four hundred years ago? I can't believe I fell for such an obvious con. I'm embarrassed at myself."Councilwoman Henrietta was berating herself for falling for the enlightened old immortal's lies causing her to lose her precious Origin gems. Her expression was sorrowful and moving and from it, one could tell how much of a loss she had suffered on that day.Right now, Councilwoman Henrietta's voice was a bit choked as she said in a grievance, "I can't believe that somebody as esteemed as yourself would play such a cruel joke on a junior like me and that you would do all this just to rob me of my possession. Worst of all, you made a complete mockery of the troubles of your
There was silence in the platform as the rulers and the council members considered the enlightened old immortal's words. The most prevalent thought in all their minds was the identity of this so-called old friend as well as who the acquaintance was that could cause someone like the enlightened old immortal who liked to stay away from matters concerning the world to personally offer to help of his own volition.No matter how all of them wracked their brains to come up with a possible identity as to who these people were, they could not figure it out at all.As there was no point trying to guess blindly, one of the rulers simply decided to ask the enlightened old immortal himself.This was ruler was covered with a creamy white layer of colored light and it carried the voice that belonged to that of a female.The ruler asked, "Old man, perhaps is there any chance you can tell us who this old whom you are acting on behalf of is, as well as the identity of thi
Councilwoman Henrietta had a scheming smile on her face. While every other council member were busy watching Hilda's match and appreciating her stellar performance as they got ready to compete with each other one who would get to take her in as their disciple, Councilwoman Henrietta stealthily made her way towards the enlightened old immortal who was standing relaxedly at the back.Currently, the enlightened old immortal was holding his flagon of wine in his hand as he took occasional swigs of the toxic nectar inside, which never seemed to run out. At the same time, he had set his long cane by the table beside him and with his free hand he was reaching out to the plate of snacks that carried a rich and flavourful aroma before swiftly putting them in his mouth.Noticing Councilwoman Henrietta, who was making her way towards him with that weird glint in her eyes, the enlightened old immortal was immediately on guard.Quickly using his free hand to carry the plate
The council members were surprised to discover that Hilda, Hyde, and Jenna were actually disciples of the enlightened old immortal.They each exclaimed one by one from the shocking discovery..."For real, this young lady is your disciple. Unbelievable!""No wonder she is too talented and strong! To be taught by the enlightened old immortal himself, I expected nothing less.""Indeed, the enlightened old immortal is one of the strongest and most experience Aeth alive if not the strongest even. It is expected that any disciple taught by him will naturally be strong and talented.""But why do I feel this sense of unwillingness in my chest?" One of the council members whispered."Yes, I also feel the same way..." another agreed."This feeling, it's like watching a juicy piece of meat being fed to a dog while I am hungry and can only eat hard bread.""Do you even need to ask?""We all have this same feeling and it's because of
"I should hand my disciples over to you?" The Enlightened Old Immortal parroted Councilwoman Henrietta's words. It was ass if he could not understand what he had just heard!In the next moment, the Enlightened Old Immortal went into a cursing fit as he started cursing out loud without any care for his previous attempt to put on a dignified image."Fuck!""Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!""What the hell are you saying, little Lassy? I thought you said you weren't after my disciples! You said that you wouldn't ask for them as compensation for your gems!""How heartless of you. Even after hearing of my troubles and what I went through to raise them into the warriors, they are today. You still want me to hand them over to you, just like that. You're truly ruthless!""Do you think that warriors of such caliber are grown on trees?""Can you understand the hardships that I had to go through when raising a bunch of snotty kids and turning them into true wa
The Enlightened Old Immortal was speechless... He had an incredulous expression on his face. He couldn't believe what he was hearing! Thinking that he had heard wrong or it may be that his ears were playing tricks on him, the old man asked for clarification. "I'm sorry, lass, I'm not quite sure I heard you correctly. What did you say you were going to give me for handing my disciples over to you?" Hearing this, Dean Henrietta answered patiently, "I said that as a reward for taking care of these young talents and training them to become as strong as they currently are all on your own, I will take it upon myself to award you the title of an honorary elder in the assembly of the Kingsman Academy." "You should be glad. Many people will do everything in their power to earn such a title, but not many people are ever awarded it. This is an incomparable honor." 'That's it!' The Enlightened Old Immortal exclaimed in his mind. 'This is w