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Justin stared at King Basil, his voice humble as he spoke. "Father, now that Michael is missing, how should we handle this?"It was clear that Justin sought to address the matter directly, as the situation demanded urgent attention.The officials' nerves immediately tightened.They were uncertain of King Basil’s true intentions. His heart was inscrutable, and any misstep could lead to beheading.They understood this well, and so they chose to remain silent.King Basil fixed his gaze on Justin, his voice cold. "Michael is a prince of Ciawales. Since he has disappeared, we must search for him. Otherwise, it will be a disgrace to Ciawales."He paused before raising his voice suddenly, startling everyone.The atmosphere in the room grew tense as the officials braced themselves for his next words."Therefore, I have made a decision!" King Basil announced. "Send Mr. Adrian to rescue Michael. Mr. Adrian will be appointed as the first Nation Guardian."For a moment, everyone was stunn
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Renee couldn't quite grasp the importance of Adrian's newly granted title. Did it signify her father's full recognition of him?A first-rank ministerial position was no small matter, but it wasn't overwhelming either.The ambiguity surrounding it left people puzzled. Yet, Adrian remained completely unfazed, showing no concern for the situation unfolding before him.For Adrian, after all, a title was all that mattered. His leadership style was far from conventional—whether the soldiers chose to follow his orders or not was their business.If they didn't, though, they shouldn't blame him for being ruthless."Mr. Adrian, what do you think? Are these elite troops sufficient? Michael's safety is now in your hands," King Basil asked, his eyes sharp but clouded, clearly gauging Adrian's response.The implication was clear: "I am entrusting fifty thousand elite soldiers to you. You must rescue my son. If you fail, don't expect mercy."Adrian met King Basil's gaze and responded with a fa
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"Your Majesty, I think Mr. Adrian is utterly disrespectful. His demeanor shows no regard for proper decorum," one of the ministers said hurriedly."Even if he can win battles in the future, I fear he will be uncontrollable," he added, casting doubt on Adrian's character.King Basil met the minister's gaze calmly and replied, "If you could win battles as he does, I wouldn't need to control you either. What do you think of that?"The minister froze at these words. He took a few timid steps back.The rest of the court fell silent, realizing King Basil's complete trust in Adrian. To him, it was as if Adrian were not an outsider at all.Many in the court couldn't understand King Basil's reasoning. What if Adrian betrayed Ciawales in the future? How would they handle that?As these concerns swirled, Renee softly reassured, "Father, please don't worry. I firmly believe that Mr. Adrian will weather all storms and return victorious."Her words reflected her absolute confidence in Adrian.
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Adrian stunned everyone with a simple statement.They couldn't comprehend his meaning. Was he claiming to have extensive military experience?The crowd stared at him, unable to grasp the source of his confidence."Mr. Adrian, you are indeed impressive. However, when it comes to warfare, I won't back down. I've been in the military for twenty years, making me a seasoned veteran. In terms of strategy and tactics, I shouldn't be lacking," Tyler Dennis declared, his dissatisfaction clear.Adrian smiled upon hearing this. It was exactly as he had anticipated. He knew gaining the respect of these soldiers and generals wouldn't be easy.To establish his authority among them, he had to make a bold statement. Without it, maintaining control in the long run would be nearly impossible."Sir Tyler, is it? Since you're so confident, how about we have a military competition?" Adrian suggested, his gaze steady as he addressed the general.Tyler was taken aback, momentarily stunned. He hadn't e
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The crowd was restless, but Adrian remained calm, glancing at his troops with a faint smile. "There's no need to look so defeated. Just follow my commands, and everything will be fine."Moments later, Adrian began directing his soldiers, while on the opposite side, Tyler swiftly arranged his formation.In a short time, Tyler's troops were organized with precision. By contrast, Adrian's soldiers appeared disorganized and sluggish, as though they had never received proper training.To onlookers, Adrian's troops seemed incapable of withstanding any significant challenge. It was hard to imagine they could hold their ground.Adrian, however, showed no sign of concern, observing his men quietly. "If you remain like this, you'll spend your whole lives as cowards. But if you win this battle, you'll be heroes. So, what will it be—heroes or cowards?"This simple statement ignited a spark of indignation among the troops."Heroes!" they shouted in unison.Satisfied, Adrian nodded. "If you w
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King Basil's words stunned Justin. He hadn't expected the king to be so closely attuned to Adrian's actions.Despite the distance of several kilometers, King Basil seemed to perceive Adrian's every move with uncanny precision.The ministers were equally taken aback. None had anticipated that Adrian's maneuvers would cause such an uproar.Some officials, however, scoffed at the notion of Adrian being a legitimate contender.One sneered. "He's just a young upstart. Even if he's strong, the soldiers clearly don't respect him. Let's see what other tricks he thinks he can pull."Their expressions brimmed with disdain, convinced that Adrian's youth rendered him incapable of true leadership. To them, he was merely an inexperienced boy, not a force to be reckoned with.Renee, however, countered icily, "Just watch. Let's see how Mr. Adrian turns the tide. This might bring an unexpected surprise to our great Ciawales."Her cutting words silenced the room.Even Justin, who had been on the
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Adrian gazed calmly at the soldiers and then smiled faintly. "No need to change. Maintain this formation, and you'll annihilate everything in your path. Do you trust me?"The soldiers responded in unison, their voices thundering. "We trust you!"To them, Adrian had become almost a figure of faith. The formation he had devised instilled in them an unparalleled sense of strength and invincibility.Its power had shaken them to their core.Adrian demonstrated, with perfect precision, what a true military formation should be.Meanwhile, Tyler adjusted his own formation, and his troops' momentum visibly surged. Yet, when the two sides clashed, his soldiers were suppressed once more.The turn of events stunned Tyler's soldiers. They hadn't expected that even with Tyler's formidable reputation and extensive experience, he would still fall behind Adrian.The soldiers were shaken.Tyler had always been a symbol of strength, a seasoned general whose expertise was unmatched. Yet against Ad
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Looking at the crowd before him, Adrian smiled faintly. Undoubtedly, he had finally won over the people before him.This was precisely the outcome Adrian had envisioned. Their acceptance was crucial. Without it, dissatisfaction and lingering doubts would have continued to fester.Across from him, Tyler stood motionless, his gaze averted. Despair weighed on him so heavily that, for a fleeting moment, he considered ending it all right there.Despite years of military service and countless battles, Tyler's abrupt challenge to Adrian had ended in a crushing defeat—one so absolute it bordered on humiliation.Compared to Adrian's strategic brilliance, Tyler felt like an unseasoned recruit, as if he had never even studied the art of warfare. The chasm between them felt insurmountable, as vast as the distance between earth and sky. It left Tyler deeply shaken.Adrian, observing Tyler's demeanor, immediately understood his turmoil.He grinned, approached, and said in a calm, steady voice,
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