Everyone knew deep down that the exceptional genius of the Xavier family had endured the premature baptism of national fortune to protect Drakonia and slay the returning major battlefield warriors. However, this also led to the subsequent dark events, making it a subject too sensitive to discuss openly.The third Emperor had ordered that this event be sealed in Drakonia's secret history. Everyone who participated in that war was given a death order to keep silent, under penalty of death for their entire family if they spoke a word.From that point on, Drakonia reassessed the Xavier family. Their bloodline was deemed uncontrollable. Once out of control, they became like bloodthirsty demons, with crimson eyes and an aura of bloodlust, driven only by the urge to kill. Consequently, members of the Xavier family could serve as generals but were forbidden from becoming rulers or advancing to higher levels of power. They were also prohibited from undergoing the baptism of national fortune
The generals and top officials of the eleven nations wore mocking expressions as they eyed Xayne standing in the conference room."Well, well, if it isn't the King of Northern Plains, You're quite late. Sorry, but there's no seat for you. How about standing for the meeting instead?"An elderly white man with a thick beard, dressed in a black suit and a bow tie, puffed on a cigar and sneered. He was Orison, one of the five high-ranking officials sent by Newcroa. He worked in the Strategic Homeland division.Other generals and officials from various nations joined in with cold laughter, echoing the disdain."Drakonian don't deserve a seat. They're nothing but pigs!""Ha! General Albert, you're right! Drakonia is just a bunch of uncivilized savages!""In my opinion, the Four Battlefields should refuse to allow any Drakonia talents in the future."Voices from every corner hurled insults at Xayne.At this moment, Xayne's face darkened. He had his hands in his pockets. He was exuding
It was said that he was a relative of the Queen of the Fran Empire.Immediately, the attendants who had come with the Fran Empire’s general jumped up in anger. They were rushing to check on his injuries while shouting furiously at Xayne, "How dare you assault our prince?! We will sentence you to death!"However, Xayne remained unfazed while glaring coldly at them. "This is just a small lesson. Tell your prince that Drakonia is no longer the weak nation it was a hundred years ago. You have no reason to be arrogant or to judge Drakonia in my presence."He continued, "For five thousand years, except for that one century, every dynasty, every era of Drakonia has not been something people like you could look down upon or covet. Even that century of humiliation is a brief chapter in Drakonia's long history. In the future, Drakonia will rise again and reclaim its place at the pinnacle of the world!"These statements resounded so powerfully that it was shaking the entire conference room.
The entire conference room fell into a deathly silence with that single statement. The atmosphere quickly solidified.Everyone felt that Xayen was too arrogant and shameless. This was the Newcroa Congress Hall, yet he dared say such words to a prince of the Fran Empire. It was beyond everyone's expectations.The prince of the Fran Empire looked extremely grim and dark. Cold sweat dotted his forehead."King of the North! What did you say? Fuck! You damn pig from Drakonia! How dare you threaten me?!"The prince was furious. From birth until now, he had been revered and respected as a prince in the Fran Empire. Nobody dared to hit and threaten him.Today, he was struck and threatened by the King of the North. His chest was burning with anger.However, Xayne looked at him coldly. "Your Highness, I warn you again. Mind your words and watch your tone when you speak to me."The entire conference room collectively drew a sharp breath. At that moment, Xayne's presence exploded with an un
Orison frowned. This was a blatant show of disrespect toward him. The return of the top fighters from the Four Battlefields outside the country was an event that all twelve nations had to attend. After all, if any of the returning champions from Drakonia found out that their representatives were absent, there would be trouble for everyone involved.That was why Orison looked so troubled. This was a test, a choice given to him by Xayne."Mr. Orison, what should we do now?" asked the representative general from the Imperial Garmen Empire, frowning.Others chimed in. "Mr. Orison, if Drakonia doesn't participate, it might cause unnecessary trouble...""What now? Do we continue the meeting?"Everyone looked at each other with indifferent expressions. After all, it was Orison who had made the comments, not them.Orison was silent for a moment before he turned to his assistant. "Go and invite the King of the North back.""Yes, sir."The tall, attractive white woman in high heels swa
"Yes, Supreme Commander!" Ace responded promptly and swiftly relayed the orders.All of them witnessed everything that had transpired in the conference room today. The representatives of the eleven nations had the audacity to demand that Drakonia surrender Canyon Sea and Fisherman Island. Furthermore, Orison from the Newcroa shamelessly proposed stationing their troops within Drakonia under the pretext of maintaining regional stability and security.Xayne firmly refused during the meeting. However, Orison threatened to deploy three aircraft carrier fleets to patrol freely in the Canyon Sea. He even mentioned conducting joint military exercises with the Rising Star Empire by planning naval drills in Canyon Sea. The Rising Star Empire intended to dispatch their Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier for the exercises as well.This infuriated Xayne immensely."Canyon Sea is Drakonia territory. While Drakonia adheres to the principle of free navigation, if anyone navigates Canyon Sea
The strength of the Newcroa was set to reach new heights because three more powerful fighters returned from the battlefields. This alarming fact caused the Fran Empire's prince to frown deeply. "Orison, are you certain there are only thirteen returnees? That's significantly fewer than last time!"The others nodded in agreement. Indeed, the last time the powerful warriors returned from the Four Battlefields, there were twenty-eight of them. The thought of only thirteen this time seemed unfathomable.Orison took a drag from his cigar and explained, "According to those high-ranking figures, the Four Battlefields have become even more brutal. The areas they traverse have lost the essence that previously allowed them to increase their power. To obtain more essence and opportunities and to elevate their power to higher levels, they must venture deeper into the battlefields, continuously breaking new ground and fighting more formidable and terrifying enemies."That's why the number of retu
The next two days were packed with meetings—five in total. Each one ended badly.The other eleven nations had privately reached a balanced agreement as the sessions progressed. They continually pressured Dragos and Xayne, even putting forth various hegemonic conditions and agreements.Xayne staunchly contested each one by fiercely rebutting the proposals from the eleven nations until the final meeting.At this moment, Orison wore a cold smile as he faced the already furious Xayne and said, "King of the North, these are the terms our eleven nations have discussed. If you sign here, we will gladly welcome Drakonia into our coalition, making it the twelfth nation."Together, we can form the twelve-nation summit and lead the world! So, King of the North, why don't you give it some serious thought?"Xayne picked up the agreement and glanced through it briefly. He then snorted, slammed it furiously on the table, and roared, "I will not sign this agreement! Dragos will not sign it, eithe