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
"Anyone who dares to cross the 50 nautical mile boundary, Drakonia will annihilate all invading enemies in the Canyon Sea at any cost!"At this moment, the seven carrier strike groups received Drakonia's radio warning. However, their commanders merely chuckled in disdain.One of the naval commanders from Rising Star Empire peered through his binoculars at Drakonia's carrier strike group beyond the 50 nautical mile mark. He was clad in a blue uniform adorned with three gold stars on his shoulder. He sneered, "A small country like Drakonia dares to issue us a warning? Ridiculous! Utterly laughable!""General, should we proceed?" his deputy asked while frowning.The naval commander from the Rising Star Empire smirked, "Of course! Drakonia always talks big but never dares to fire on us. After all, we have seven carrier strike groups!""Understood!" The deputy nodded, then gestured broadly, shouting, "Full speed ahead!"The naval commander from the Rising Star Empire nodded confiden
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen
Serena noticed Renny's sudden change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?""Nothing!" Renny's voice trembled as she swallowed hard, her small hands shaking as she quickly put her phone away. But no matter how she tried, she couldn't hide the panic in her eyes."Renny, what's going on? Do you still see me as your friend?" Serena pressed, her eyes narrowing with concern.Renny's unease didn't escape Serena's sharp gaze. Renny glanced at Serena and Xayne, her face full of hesitation. "It's about someone with the last name Xavier. He's powerful, and I don't want to drag you two into it!""What?" Serena's brow frowned.Xayne's eyes flickered with interest. He hadn't been paying attention initially, but hearing the mention of the name "Xavier" brought a subtle shift to his gaze. "Someone with the last name Xavier? Renny, can you tell me what's going on?"After a long moment of hesitation, Renny finally pulled out her phone and handed it to Xayne showing the farewell messag
Channy had stood right behind Luther, and when he heard those words, his heart sank hard. Both his granddaughters had been as stubborn as they came, but if Yanny Riller had decided to stand her ground, it would have spelled big trouble for the Riller family. This hadn't been the same as crossing the Scallow or Armen families. Xayne's influence in Drakonia had been untouchable at that time.Watching Luther bow and scrape as he ushered Xayne into the car, Channy pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Too bad he didn't know that this so-called Xayne was nothing but a fraud."Yanny, you heard what Mr. Xayne just said, didn't you? You see what I mean, right?" Channy asked.Yanny bit her lip hard, her eyes filling with tears. Her gaze was firm as she looked straight at her grandfather. Seeing that look, Channy's heart skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed Yanny's arm and guided her into the car. If Xayne saw that look of defiance on Yanny's face, it'd be the en