Remus' words left Lance and Egbert feeling choked, and they almost suffocated.Their original strategy was to have Garfield focus on Remus, but now, all the complications seemed to be converging on them. Most frustratingly, they found themselves unable to counter his claims.Garfield suddenly turned his head toward the two, his eyes filled with rage, and questioned, "Did you do this on purpose?""No!" Lance blurted out and rushed to explain, "Master Warner, how could we possibly have planned such a deliberate scheme? I beg you not to be swayed by that bastard's words. You mustn't believe a single word he utters!"Egbert's expression turned pale with fear and added. "Master Warner, this bastard is extremely cunning. You must see through his lies. He's trying to set you against the Herbal Pavilion!"Before Garfield could speak, Remus responded swiftly, "Actions speak louder than words, and no amount of rhetoric can alter the facts! Why would I, a proficient master of alchemy, resort
After Garfield left, the atmosphere at the scene finally eased a bit. However, the alchemists and disciples of the Herbal Pavilion all looked at Lance and Egbert with mixed emotions in their eyes.Just a few days prior, the Master and Deputy Master had been revered as god-like figures in their eyes, serving as pillars of psychological support and belief.However, over these past few days, they had experienced a series of setbacks, from alchemical failures to today's rebuke from Master Warner. In an instant, their perception shifted, and they began to question whether the two figures were truly as invulnerable as they had once believed."Remus Calsberg!" Lance finally regained his composure, standing up angrily.He shouted fiercely, "You barge into my Herbal Pavilion, and you hover above it! Do you believe this is a place where you can casually trespass? Today, even if it earns me Master Hugo's anger, even if I face punishment, I will ensure to apprehend you at the very spot you sta
The elders and hall masters who had caught up also spoke up."Master, we also feel that something's not right. Why would he run without stopping?""If I'm not mistaken, he deliberately came here to enrage us!""If we go to the Tanjen Organization, we'll fall right into his trap!"Lance furrowed his brow upon hearing this, his gaze fixed at the direction that Remus fled while he was still fuming within.He couldn't help but ponder the contrast. He hadn't been slapped under similar circumstances the previous day, yet today he had. But he couldn't brush over the thought that there might indeed be a trap.Egbert added, "Master, please reconsider!""Master, please reconsider!" The others all bowed respectfully. Lance took a deep breath and had to suppress his anger. He said slowly, "You all make valid points. If I'm not mistaken, he's acting deliberately! He had set up an ambush at Tanjen, waiting for us to fall into it. And ... there might even be the involvement of Master Hugo,
Remus silently made his way toward Centuria, intending to check on Jean and the others, and also to inquire Miranda about the areas within Darsia that were shielded from protective curses.…Centuria was exceptionally bustling at that moment. Its streets and alleys teemed with tourists from around the globe, a far greater number than before.Professional analysts had calculated that after Remus annihilated the 17-nation coalition, excluding investments in Darsia and compensation paid secretly by various countries, tourism alone was set to generate nearly a trillion dollars in revenue for Darsia.When accounting for business investments and other factors, Darsia's GDP was projected to increase by over 50 percent this year. Employment opportunities would grow by 40 million, and per capita income would rise by 10,000 dollars.All of this was thanks to Remus alone.…Meanwhile, the banquet hall of Centuria Hotel was hosting a Thanksgiving celebration. It was packed with distinguishe
At that moment, not only did Jean and Kylie recognize the person, but the guests also identified him."Mr. Cosby!""My goodness, it's the Thunderous God of War from Darsia! To see the Thunderous God of War in my lifetime, I'm truly blessed!""Mr. Cosby, I'm Lisa Holland from the Sakurasom royal family, and I'm your fan."The guests were excited, never expecting to meet the legendary figure.Some rushed over to ask for autographs, while others tried to flatter him. Some foreign women even abandoned their male companions, their eyes filled with infatuation.However, the young man in front of them didn't look at any of them. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Kylie and Jean, his eyes gleaming.Kylie and Jean found themselves blushing beneath his gaze, inwardly cursing his unexpected return. They couldn't suppress the undeniable yearning that surged within them. Yet, as they moved halfway toward him, they abruptly halted.Kylie's smile faded as she looked puzzled. "You're not Remus?"
Kylie replied awkwardly, "Remus has gone out, and we don't know when he will be back."Joe nodded and said calmly, "With great power comes great responsibility. Understandably, he has a lot of things to take care of." He paused, then looked at Kylie and Jean with a smile. "As his brother, it is naturally my duty to take care of you in his absence. If you have any difficulties at work or in life… Anything at all, you can come to me!"His eyes grew brighter and more radiant.Kylie and Jean felt a resistance toward him. Something about his gaze, his expression, and something else seemed off.Before they could respond, Joe suddenly turned around, facing the crowd, and casually lifted his hand to gesture for a glass. Seeing this, a waiter in the banquet hall quickly brought over a glass of wine.Joe, with a cheerful smile, lifted his glass and spoke warmly, "I'm sure we're all familiar with one another, so there's no need for lengthy introductions! It really is a pleasure to see ev
Witnessing the swift collaboration between Joe and Lisa, Jean was left in a state of bewilderment. She hadn't uttered a word of agreement or objection, so she couldn't fathom how decisions were being made so hastily.Kylie also found herself grappling with questions. Even though Joe was Remus' brother, shouldn't he have consulted Jean before making decisions on her behalf?Before they had the chance to voice their concerns, those around them started to express their expectations and desires.Someone said, "Dear Mr. Cosby, could you also arrange for the Thunderous God of War to visit my family? You can rest assured that we will organize the grandest welcoming ceremony nationwide!"Joe smiled and said, "No problem, Kylie, this task is yours."Another person said, "My family has been worshiping the three Martial Imperial for years. Could Mr. Cosby step in and protect my family? I promise our worship won't diminish."Joe chuckled and reassured, "Not a big issue. My brother doesn't ha
Joe's tone turned solemn as he emphasized, "You need to look at the bigger picture and grasp the greater context here. Don't confine yourselves to a narrow perspective."After speaking, he even gave Kylie and Jean a slightly disappointed look.Kylie and Jean felt like they were about to explode with frustration upon hearing this.His words seemed to imply that not assisting would signify a failure to comprehend the broader perspective, and the weight of responsibility appeared to fall upon them.Was all the responsibility theirs to bear now?What did these matters have to do with them?As they were about to voice their objections, Joe interjected once more, redirecting his attention to the crowd with a smile. "Are you all content with tonight's banquet? Is everyone enjoying themselves?""Yes!" The crowd responded.Joe seemed content with the reactions from the guests, turning back to Kylie and Jean, saying, "You've witnessed it too. Everyone here is highly content and delighted
Time flew by quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was already evening.Before this, Darsia's citizens were unaware of the immortals descending to their realm. However, by nightfall, it became impossible to hide this fact, as 15 bright stars appeared in the sky.Darsia's citizens had all witnessed the past battle between Remus and the Upper Realms, so the current scene felt both familiar and not to them.The familiarity came from the unusual phenomena in the sky that night. The unfamiliarity came from the fact that there were no other unusual signs apart from these 15 stars, making it much smaller in scale compared to that night.Among these 15 stars, 13 of them were white and evenly distributed across various locations in Darsia. Another was gold, hovering directly above Centuria, while the last one was only faintly visible.The gold star was a Golden Immortal leading the 13 white stars, who were Celestial Immortals. And the last one was a heavenly official.The Golden Immortal an
If they didn't surrender, the people of Darsia would face casualties in the tens of millions.Of course, the most important thing was that no matter how hard the Mortal Realm tried or resisted, it could not even land a finger on the Upper Realms. If they were to fight, the outcome wouldn't just be one-sided—they would lose by a landslide.None of them could bring themselves to say it, but they knew the responsibility for doing this unpleasant task fell on them.The sound of sobbing rang out in the conference room again.Kaiser glanced around at the women, fully aware that no one felt more aggrieved than they did. However, there was nothing he could do. Despite being the president, he was powerless.Still, he had to ask, "Do any of you disagree?"None of them responded. They had countless things to say, but they all boiled down to the fact that they were simply not strong enough. If there were even the slightest chance of victory, they would resist without hesitation.Unfortunate
Kaiser couldn't help but sigh when he saw them.This was his first time seeing them since Remus died. Judging by the state they were in, it seemed they hadn't finished mourning Remus.It makes sense. After all, he was their fiancé, as well as the greatest hero from ancient times to now. How could they easily move on from that?The ten women took their seats and turned to look at Kaiser.Gabriela said slowly, "Mr. President, you should consider dyeing your hair."At this point, his hair was completely white.Kaiser waved his hand and managed a smile. "In the past, I had to maintain Darsia's image, so I couldn't have any gray hair. Now that things are like this, there's no point in worrying about it. It's good to just let things be."Even with a head full of black hair, it could not change the impact caused by Remus' death, so there was no point in making a fuss about it.Kaiser paused and said, "I invited you all here today to discuss an important matter. Just this morning, the
The energy in the Underworld was currently in high demand, and the supply couldn't keep up. It was essential to reclaim the Pathic Energies to ensure the energy would continue to be released, and no one could stand in their way.Roman simply said, "I'm not asking what you would do if it was taken from you. I'm asking if there's a possibility it could be taken."The ghost kings couldn't help but look at him. If it were possible...Roman didn't give them much time to think and continued, "Let me put it another way. Even if Remus shows up, would anyone believe it was the Celestial Sovereign who saved him? Would the Celestial Sovereign admit that he was the one who rescued him?"Everyone, have you ever considered that the Celestial Sovereign has never publicly acknowledged that Remus carries his bloodline? If he suddenly denies it and claims that it was the Underworld that saved him, how should we respond?"The other fice sucked in a sharp breath.Paul was frustrated again. "Does he
Roman did not respond immediately and instead thought deeply about it with a serious expression.At this point, what happened to Remus no longer mattered. In fact, it might be better to say Roman would love to see Remus hurry off to fight the Upper Realms.But the issue was that people in the Upper Realms didn't know that Remus was still alive. What would they do if they saw him appear again? Would it affect Roman?It was like what the ghost kings initially thought—within the Three Realms, the only ones who could save Remus were Roman and Francis.Once Remus was exposed, Francis would naturally deny being the one who saved him, leaving Roman as the only one who could have done so. By then, he would become the target of everyone's criticism.So, before figuring out how to handle the aftermath, there was no way he could let Francis find out about this."Your Majesty?" Noticing Roman was hesitant to speak, the ghost kings couldn't help but urge him for a response.Roman took a deep
Remus didn't want to admit it, but he had to—here, he felt like he was immobile while the world around him was in constant motion.In other words, he had no control over what was happening and could only passively accept everything the world presented to him, without any right to refuse. The simplest metaphor was being forced to watch a movie while you were tied to a chair.Remus was feeling frantic again. It seemed he was truly trapped with no way out."Is Limbo really like this?" He felt powerless over the current situation. In his current state, he couldn't affect the Mortal Realm or the Underworld and was simply stuck here. If this wasn't Limbo, then what was?It was like how when a person died, it was not necessarily a complete disappearance. It could also be understood as being separated from friends and family, no longer able to meet, forever existing in different realms. Wasn't it the same case right now?Remus slowly descended into the forest, coming to a stop without any
Remus was shocked, staring blankly at the scene.Under normal circumstances, after reliving his life once, he should have just faded away. That was how it usually was for ordinary people. So, why hadn't he disappeared, and why were the scenes starting to repeat?As expected, after Remus snapped out of it, he heard voices coming from the mountaintop. It was once again the scene of Tyson holding a ruler, disciplining a sobbing Remus."Why... Why is this happening?" Remus muttered to himself, growing more and more shocked. "Is this what the so-called Limbo looks like, or did something go wrong?"For a moment, he didn't know whether to feel happy or worried. Naturally, he was happy because he still existed, but he was also worried because the current situation felt too unfamiliar.Remus remained calm and continued to look ahead. The scene shifted to the front of the prison, then to Kylie calling off their engagement, and then to various moments shared with the other women from his pas
"No!" Remus roared, feeling a bit panicked.According to human processes, after reliving one's memories, the spirits would depart the body as a farewell to the Mortal Realm, and the physical body would begin to decay and turn to dust.If that was the case, wouldn't he fade away into nothingness after revisiting all his memories as a specter?"No, no!" Remus started shouting, trying to stop it, because this was the final act of his specter. Once this moment passed, he would completely vanish into nothingness, and he was doing everything he could to prevent that.Unfortunately, the situation in front of him wouldn't change just because he willed it to. The result would be the same as from the start, continuing to unfold bit by bit."Candace Nightingale!" Remus shouted once again. Seeing Candace nearly being squashed by the Pathic Energies, he couldn't help but wish he could lend a hand in it. If she had been killed then, he wouldn't be filled with such regret now.The scene was sti
When Remus saw this, he suddenly started laughing.This scene was from when he first arrived at the prison. He was indeed nervous and worried outside the gate. After all, it was his first time coming down from the mountains and entering the outside world, especially since Tyson said this was the most dangerous place in the world.Because of that, he was extremely cautious when going in, afraid of getting beaten up. It was also here that he parted ways with Tyson, and he hadn't seen him since then.Remus looked at Tyson, wanting to take a closer look at him, but the scene changed once again.It was three years later, when Kylie came to break off their engagement. Adorned in luxurious designer brands, she arrogantly said, "We belong to different worlds. Give me the marriage contract!"If it weren't for the fact that she was a girl, Remus would have definitely given her a rough time. Why bother putting up an act?The scene shifted again. This time, he was at the Bowen family's luxur