In that instant, an electrifying surge coursed through the mysterious space where Rebella stood.Suddenly, a goddess materialized amid a burst of purple-gold light. She wore a snow-white robe and a matching veil that concealed her face, yet the aura of purple and gold that enveloped her, combined with her graceful demeanor, rendered her divine and mesmerizing.“Chancellor?” Rebella, paralyzed by shock, rose from the void.“I, Xezal Dalibo, pay my respects to Emperor Caden!” The enigmatic goddess knelt in the void, her white robes billowing, showing profound reverence.With a swift crack, a divine whip materialized from the void, lashing Xezal and sending her sprawling. Rebella gasped, covering her mouth as a grotesque wound marred Xezal’s back.Xezal slowly rose but was promptly struck down again by the relentless whip. Another harsh crack echoed as a fresh crimson wound appeared on her body.“Chancellor!” Rebella cried out, panic gripping her voice.As she tried to rush forward
With his hands behind his back, the handsome man stared intently at the bloodied Xezal. “I wish I could kill you with one stroke!”Despite the excruciating pain, Xezal struggled to get up several times but couldn’t manage it.Snapping out of her daze, Rebella supported Xezal once again, choking back tears. “Even if you are the true master, even if you can decide life and death with a word, shouldn’t you at least let people die knowing why?“Xezal has rendered great service to the Jademora Empire. Without her, the empire wouldn’t dominate the myriad realms, nor would there be today’s peace and prosperity!”She glared at the man angrily.“During the Great Battle, she used her wisdom to secure victory for the empire and defended the myriad realms, allowing you to confront formidable enemies in Zymurgy without distraction.“Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard. Why do you treat her this way the moment you return?”James narrowed his eyes as he saw Rebella holding Xezal tig
Rebella was completely baffled. At that moment, she felt unworthy of even being a listener in the presence of these two brilliant minds. The complexity and the schemes at play were overwhelming, sending tingles through her scalp.Xezal remained silent, responding to everything with silence.With a muffled sound, James grabbed Xezal’s collar and pulled her up.“Is it Silver, Yegor, Lady Herodias, or someone else?” Xezal remained silent despite James’ murderous look.Standing nearby, Rebella was extremely nervous, fearing that James might kill Xezal in a fit of anger.At that moment, a mysterious spatial fluctuation occurred again. In the next instant, Thea appeared.She reached out and grabbed James’ wrist. “There is more than one person who is devotedly loyal to you and capable of causing trouble and getting things done.“For those smart people, you can’t stop them if they are willing to speak. If they are not, killing them won’t help.”Upon hearing this, James furrowed his b
“‘Wyot is a worthless man,’” Yemima sneered with anger. “‘The dignified leader of the Doom Race follows your every word without a trace of manly spirit or pride. He is entirely unfit to lead the race.’”“So!” Xezal finally spoke. “You’re pregnant with another man’s child, and Wyot doesn’t know.”“Hahahaha!” Yemima suddenly burst into maniacal laughter. “The child in my belly is no ordinary child. Even compared to James’ two Hongrome Children, his status and position are far superior.”At these words, Xezal, James, and Thea displayed strange expressions.At that moment, Yemima moved away from James, Xezal, and Thea, laughing angrily in a nearly threatening manner.“Do you know who the child in my belly is? He is the reincarnation of Waitara Path.“I have re-conceived the Supreme Path, so when this child is born, I will be the Mother of the Supreme Path.“By then, whether it is the Jademora Empire, the myriad realms, or Emperor Caden, all will kneel at my feet and submit.”Saying
Suddenly, Yemima grotesquely distorted, writhing in extreme agony as if suffering endless torment. Her earlier laughter turned into hysterical screams.Witnessing this, James extended his hand, channeling a continuous stream of dense and holy path source into the light orb. The orb buzzed sharply, lifted into the air, and began spinning rapidly counterclockwise.Inside, Yemima’s face rapidly shifted between her own, a fox’s, and an unfamiliar woman’s, growing increasingly vicious and cruel.“She’s absorbing your path source,” Thea exclaimed in shock. “What’s happening?”James realized this too and tried to retract his hand, but an unseen force held it in place.Seeing this, Thea immediately sent two streams of sacred Hongrome Aura into the light orb. With a loud explosion, the orb containing Yemima was blasted away. At that moment, James quickly withdrew his hand, only to find a dark swastika symbol marked on his palm.“Are you okay?” Thea asked with concern.James stared at the
James and Thea stared intently at the sealed energy ball hovering in the air.Meanwhile, Xezal and Rebella wore blank expressions as they stared in the same direction, as if petrified.After a moment, James grasped the sealed energy ball and took a deep breath.“You wanted to save her but ended up helping that wench,” Thea said, her dissatisfaction evident.James lowered his head and sighed. “I just wanted to know why.”“Fine. If that’s what you say…” Thea turned and looked him in the eye. “Is the guilt eating away at you, then? Do you feel sorry for her?”James remained silent.Thea fixed her gaze on him. A few seconds later, she extended her hand.“...Huh?” James was confused.“Give it to me,” Thea said coldly. “Let me handle it if you meant every word you said.”James paused briefly. “We need to put this inside the Caeloros Supreme Scepter. We can’t leave it unattended in the Haleth Realm…”“Give me the Caeloros Supreme Scepter too, then.” Thea cut him off. “Power-wise, I
Rebella stared at James, her eyes dazed. “I… I’m so confused!” “It’s alright,” James chuckled. “Just follow my instructions. You’ll have to take some risks, but eventually, you’ll understand why I’ve asked you to do these things.” Rebella blinked. “Um… What about Truett and the other War Kings?” “Keep this from the War Kings for now,” James continued. “As for Truett, he’s not the right person for the Grand Steward’s position if he can’t see through a simple trick like this.” Rebella sighed and lowered her gaze. “I guess I’m the only fool in the group who doesn’t have the slightest clue!” “No.” Xezal turned her eyes to Rebella. “There’s also Wyot and Clayton.” Rebella was struck speechless. James clasped his hands behind his back. “You two will need enough power and skills to complete your upcoming missions.” He lifted one hand and cast two beams of path source, shining with sacred light, into Xezal’s and Rebella’s bodies. The two ladies shuddered slightly before a
“You're missing the point here. Anyway, let me teach you a few tricks first. Otherwise, he'll keep calling me the bad guy.”Xezal grabbed Rebella's arm and pulled her along. The two of them headed toward a corner where the path source’s concentration was the highest.Meanwhile, Lesia stood at the peak of a mountain within the Great Historial Land’s Forbidden Bloodshade. Her long hair swayed slightly in the breeze.Behind her, a man wearing a white robe with white hair waited silently and patiently for her to speak.“Are you done talking?” Lesia finally broke the silence.The white-haired man gave a slight nod. “Yes.”“An impostor.” Lesia snickered. “Of all people, he decided to impersonate my master? Isn't he just asking to be caught?”“Uh…” The man was unsure how to respond.“Why do you think Master has tolerated the impostor’s actions?” Lesia asked.The white-haired man shook his head. “James always has his reasons for doing things a certain way. Sometimes, even I can’t…”“