The Empyrean, Vasilis, instantly understood what had happened and felt extremely furious. With a loud bang, he smashed the table before him to pieces. Scarlet Summit had suffered a tremendous loss. Not only did they fail to seize the Dragonslayer Emerald Seal, but they also lost Josiah, one of the top fighters in the entire faction. However, there was nothing Vasilis could do. Vasilis was currently in his palace. It was situated in the deepest part of the region, and it gave off an eerie vibe. It was completely different from the dignified aura of the ancient imperial palace in Nautica.Vasilis trembled vigorously as he refused to accept his defeat. The elders standing around him all looked at each other, their faces showing disbelief. After all, Josiah was the grand elder of Scarlet Summit. They refused to believe that he was dead. "Empyrean, please calm down." One of the elders stepped forward, trying to calm his master.However, Vasilis waved his hand, and a burst of energy sh
After a moment, Vasilis calmed down and said, "I'll invite the Patriarch personally."The Patriarch they were talking about was an extremely mysterious figure. This person only existed in the legends of Scarlet Summit. No one knew what he looked like, nor how long he had lived. It was only rumored that the Patriarch possessed extremely formidable strength. As for why he was called the Patriarch, no one knew the reason behind it.The location where the Patriarch resided was a secret. The method of visiting the Patriarch's residence was passed down from one generation of Empyrean to the next. It was to be used in situations requiring assistance from the Patriarch under special circumstances.At this moment, the Patriarch had set foot on a dark and mysterious path. This path was located within Scarlet Summit. It was the sacred mountain of the faction, and also an active volcano. The mountain was adorned with countless beautiful flowers, presenting a delightful scenery. However, due to
After Adrian returned from Nautica, he threw himself into the war. While Vasilis paid the Patriarch a visit, the battle Adrian and the others were involved in escalated. Countless formidable enemies attacked throughout the day, but under Adrian's leadership and strength, they crushed the opposing forces with ease.Instilling fear to those opposed to him was Adrian's primary objective for coming to Leafall, especially those from Obscura City. He wanted them to realize that going against him led to a dead end and that warring with Silverboa came with a cost of life. He wanted them to realize the reality of the situation. After that, it would be up to them whether they wanted to surrender or continue to resist.After thirty minutes, Adrian arrived in the city tower. In reality, it took him only a few minutes to dash from there to the northern city tower besieged by the large army. This feat was achievable only at Adrian's top speed. However, he refrained from utilizing his maximum speed
Alfie and the few people beside him smiled bitterly. They had not expected Adrian to be in the mood to joke around considering the dire situation they were in. There were two hundred thousand more troops marching toward Leafall, and they were already greatly terrified by the one hundred thousand troops led by Ilyas and others outside the city. If it were not for their absolute trust in Adrian, they would have run for their lives by now. After the joke, Adrian's expression became serious. The thousands of troops outside the city posed little trouble for him. After all, he had encountered greater and more powerful troops in his previous life. It was just that he did not have any troops under his command now and had to face the battle alone."Secure the defensive formation. If anyone approaches, kill them on sight!" After Adrian finished speaking, he turned around and headed outside the city.Alfie and the others became solemn. Since Adrian was playing his part, it was time for them t
They would only obey orders from people like Rufus and Jed who came from a powerful background."Rufus, are you sure your men are ready?" Illya asked tentatively. Although he had used Jed's authority to bring over more than forty thousand men to Rufus's side and deceived them into joining forces against the main forces of Obscura, Illya still had some doubts. How had Rufus managed to persuade the hundred thousand men under his command to surrender to Obscura?"Yes, they are all prepared. There were some dissenting voices among the forty thousand men from your side, but I've dealt with them using military law," Rufus replied confidently.Illya pondered for a moment and realized where Rufus's confidence came from. Compared to Jed, who had ambitions but lacked real power, Rufus had a better grasp of the situation. The reason these men accepted the situation so quickly was probably because he had started indoctrinating them early on.As Illya had expected, Rufus had started his plan wh
Although Sid was not the strongest in Obscura, his military reputation had remained steadfast for decades. His position in Obscura was akin to that of Ronan in Silverboa. Both were figures akin to the Great Commander. Jeremiah was from a branch of the royal family and even a powerful fighter, and being able to remain calm in front of Sid was commendable. He had experienced the feeling of facing a true powerhouse before. He remembered the day when Adrian had scrutinized him coldly before leaving the fortress on the coastline. Sid was nothing compared to Adrian and the attack that almost took his life afterward."Honestly, I can't tell how strong he is either," Sid replied.Jeremiah felt a chill down his spine. He had not expected Sid to not be able to tell how strong Adrian was, and he even started to speculate that Adrian was on the same level as Ronan. However, he found it difficult to believe. After all, it was impossible for someone as young and as powerful as Adrian to exist in
The power fragmentation was not based on territorial division but on class division. The real power was not held by the city lord of Obscura but by those major aristocratic families like the Chocrans and Jacksons. They were both well-known major families within the city, and the warriors under their command were their family's private troops.As for the royal family of Obscura, the Kesters, were just the largest aristocratic family in the city. They wielded the greatest power and could rule over the entire city. However, the privileges of the aristocracy were not something Sid could simply strip off. The nobles even had the right to disobey his orders.This way of life contributed to the current situation in Leafall. The fragmentation among the aristocratic families had left Sid unaware of what was happening with the troops in front. Not only did he not know what Adrian had been doing in Leafall these days, but he was also unaware that Jed was dead, and even Illya and Rufus had decid
Sid frowned as he observed the situation unfold. He then ordered the front army to change formation and adopt a defensive strategy. After a full hour had passed, the 200,000-strong army endured nearly 20,000 casualties before managing to stabilize their position.Rufus appeared ferocious as his inner ferocity was unleashed on the actual battlefield.Ilyas on the sidelines continued to fuel the fire, declaring, “You’ve accomplished a great feat, Mr. Rufus!"This made Rufus restless. He knew the army ahead as being led by their Great Commander, Sid. In fact, due to Sid's persistent efforts to reclaim noble privileges over the years, he had a strained relationship with many nobles, including Rufus. Rufus felt a sense of satisfaction in seeing Sid, who was almost like an enemy to him, being defeated.But before he could revel for long, Sid's forces began to counterattack. Over a hundred thousand troops surged forward. Sid's title as a Great Commander was well-deserved. Under normal cir