A coffin suddenly flew into the hall, landing with a thud in the center. It was pitch black, emanating a chilling aura that sent shivers down everyone’s spine.
“The audacity! Who dares to disrupt my wedding? Show yourself now!” Magnus roared, his voice thunderous, shattering a wine glass in his hand as his killing intent surged.
It was his wedding day, and someone had the nerve to bring in a coffin.
It was a grave provocation that could not be forgiven.
Everyone turned to the entrance as they wanted to see who dared to challenge Magnus.
Under their intense gaze, Lord Drakaria, Gina, Joseph, and Zia marched in together. They were followed by a group of guards dressed in various armor, each exuding a menacing aura. “Lord Drakaria! Lord Hydra!” Magnus exclaimed, a smile appearing on his face. He had feared it might be some forceful faction, but seeing Lord Drakaria and Lord Hydra made him relax completely. “You’ve got some nerve showing up here. I was planning to settle accounts with you, but you’ve come knocking on my door!”
Lord Drakaria bellowed, “Magnus, you traitor! The Supreme One treated you well and made you Deputy Chief. And yet, you repay him with betrayal. You’re worse than an animal!”
“Hmph!” Magnus scoffed. “He crippled my son! You call that generosity? His downfall was his own doing. My ascension to the position of Supreme Nexus’ new owner is what everyone wanted.
“I do appreciate talent. I offer you all a chance to kneel and swear allegiance to me. If you do, I will forgive your past transgressions.”
“You think we would ever submit to you? Dream on! We’re here today to have your life!” Gina unsheathed a curved blade, pointing it at Magnus with murderous intent.
Magnus sneered. “Hydra, Hydra, why do you insist on marching into death? But you’re so beautiful; I can’t bear to kill you. From now on, you’ll be my second wife.”
“Pah!” Gina spat, trembling with rage.
At this moment, Justin stepped forward with his eyes on Gina.
“Hydra, you should consider yourself lucky that Celestial Master Thorne desires you. If you serve him well, there will be plenty of rewards for you. But if you persist in your folly, you’re only trying to get yourself killed!”
“How dare a mere dog bark in front of me? Die!” Scoffing, Gina slashed her blade through the air.
The terrifying blade aura seemed poised to annihilate everything, slicing directly toward Justin.
Justin, who had turned pale with fear, froze in place and forgot to dodge.
As the blade aura was about to cleave him in two, Magnus waved his hand. With a loud boom, the blade aura shattered in an instant.
“Hydra, you’re as hot-tempered as ever. However, your fiery temper is exactly what I like about you. It’ll be quite satisfying, taking a wild horse like you,” Magnus suggested lustfully.
Gina ground her teeth in anger but restrained herself. Magnus’ strength far exceeded hers. She knew she couldn’t defeat him.
Lord Drakaria turned to the Elders and Gods of War, asking, “Are you all going to betray the Supreme One along with him?”
Many lowered their heads in shame. Traitors were despised in any era, but now, Sebastian dead, submitting to Magnus seemed their only option.
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At this moment, Yale stepped forward. “Drakaria, a wise man submits to circumstances. I advise you to kneel before Celestial Master Thorne and admit your mistake. It’s your only chance for survival.”
Elsa also stepped forward and echoed, “Lord Wavebreaker is right. The Supreme One is dead, and now Celestial Master Thorne is the master of Supreme Nexus. It is a given to submit to him. Rebelling against Celestial Master Thorne is an act of treason!”
