Do point out the mistakes since I'm using Google Docs and now a certified member of the Google Docs gang.
5665 words for this chapter. Quite satisfactory considering the rate of releases right now. (For me.)
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-----A day later.-----
"So, are you all ready?" Hazuki asked all of them around the room.
Initially, he wanted to climb the Tower floor by floor. But he changed his mind after finishing his business earlier than usual. Hazuki also planned on visiting Repellista Jahad but he already threw that on the back of his head after all the events that happened.
"Yeah!" Yuri nodded solemnly while she fixed her gloves.
Everyone around the room nodded, including Baek Ryun. Baek Ryun already finished preparing in just a single day.
Yesterday, he passed down an order that every member of Wolhaiksong must be prepared to leave the headquarters in a moment's notice.
The Floating Ships were already stationed around the headquarters, ready to depart.
Baek Ryun was able to do this easily since he announced that they can finally leave the Tower. He already asked Hazuki about this and the latter had no problem with it since he couldn't really ignore their lives, which might be lost because of him earning Phantaminum's ire.
Every member of Wolhaiksong yearns for the outside world and once they heard Baek Ryun's announcement, they were very overjoyed. Heck, not even a day passed and everyone was already done packing up.
Numerous FLoating Ships and the largest one, the Floating Castle, were already inside Hazuki's Kamui Dimension, together with the thousands of members of the Wolhaiksong.
"Urek, stop contacting Garam for now…" Hazuki said exasperatedly after seeing the Irregular busy fiddling with his Pocket.
"But…" Urek looked back, acting like he couldn't go away without Garam.
"I already said that she will still be coming with us, right? And I already contacted her beforehand, she said that she can finish preparing in a day or two. That time, we can return here to fetch her." Hazuki added.
"Freak, don't act like a wife unwilling to part with her husband! It doesn't suit your character at all! And, why are you being such a coward?! Do you want me to relay everything you're currently doing to Sis Garam?!" Yuri shouted.
"Right now, you should fight valiantly and impress Sis Garam instead of moping around because she isn't with you, you freak!"
Urek looked as if he heard something unbelievable and looked at Hazuki in puzzlement. "Bro… Is this true…? Yuri is actually helping me instead of pushing me down...!? Haaah… Looks like my charm took effect on Yuri and she already agrees to be my Sister-in-law…"
Yuri didn't reply but she walked towards Urek with steady steps. She then kicked his back and snarled. "Just when will you stop running your mouth?!"
Hazuki stepped in and he said. "Stop your plays for now, Urek and Yuri. We are already going to depart."
"'Kay." Yuri nodded while Urek wrapped his arm around Hazuki's neck.
"Bro, I will make the grand entrance, okay?" Urek asked with a mischievous smile on his face.
For Urek, being at the forefront at the invasion against Jahad's Palace is something like an advertisement. The news will say that he 'spearheaded' the invasion and that would mean, for the people of the Tower, that Urek is the leader of the uprising.
Gaining fame was something Urek loves and he doesn't care if it's a good reputation or not. Whether he will be known as a savior or a tyrant, he doesn't care about it since reputation like that doesn't mean a thing in the Tower where strength is the only absolute.
"Fine. But you can't wreak havoc too much, okay? We won't kill too many people, we will only incapacitate them since they're all weaklings in front of us. The only people that will matter here are the 10 family leaders and Jahad." Hazuki responded.
"Also, don't even dare try to hold back against beautiful women on the battlefield. If you showed even the slightest bit of pity against them, then you are going to enter the Kamui dimension earlier."
"That's completely fine!" Urek raised his thumb up, expressing his elation.
Suddenly, the room of Baek Ryun's office opened, revealing Yuje's figure. "Sir, there's no more people remaining on the Floor."
"Good. Yuje, you can now rest." Baek Ryun nodded. Then he looked at Hazuki, asking him to do his thing.
Hazuki proceeded to transfer Yuje into his Kamui dimension. Then he looked back at everyone in the room and said. "Let's go!"
Soon, a dark violet-colored vortex appeared in front of Hazuki. It was 2 meters long and 1.5 Meter wide. Hazuki made it bigger since it would be awkward for all of them to fit into that small portal.
"Then Bro, I'll head out first!" Urek said excitedly as he jumped inside the Portal.
Baek Ryun shook his head in exasperation then looked at Hazuki for confirmation.
Hazuki nodded and all of them followed Urek afterwards.
As soon as they exited the Portal, Hazuki was greeted by the sight of a massive palace. The palace was very bright and almost all of the buildings around had a slight golden tinge into it. (I'm not really good with describing things. I can't even describe my feelings when I lost a game in League. So here's an Image I saw on google and thought that it's appropriate in creating a scene that I wanted. 'shorturl.at/xGHR1')
Numerous Floating ships and Warships were stationed around the palace. Aside those, Hazuki could also see 9 Warships stationed almost at the top of the Imperial Palace. Those Warships differed in colors.
Hazuki could clearly see that 7 of them contained colors from the Rainbow with Black, Gold, and White as an addition.
Seeing it's 'Hilt-shaped' body with 3 limb-like extensions on both wings, Hazuki could already guess that those Warships are Jahad's deadly Weapon against High-Rankers, El Robina.
Well, those Warships may as well be called tin cans in front of someone in Hazuki's caliber.
The most familiar in the place, Yuri immediately went beside Hazuki and said. "Hazuki, that is the Imperial Palace. Most of Jahad's most trusted men are staying there including the executives of the Royal Enforcement Division and the executives of the Jahad's Empire."
Hazuki nodded and looked around the place, observing where are the important places in the Empire.
Suddenly, many floating Ships moved towards them, attempting to surround them from all corners.
All of them remained still but everyone could feel the tension building up in the air. Evan started sweating since he never experienced this kind of pressure in the past. And although Yuri is trembling, no one knows if that is because of excitement or nervousness.
The Floating Ships surrounded them and people appeared from each Warship.
"The Princess of Jahad who has gone AWOL, Ha Yuri, how dare you show your face around here together with Jahad's Enemy?!" A fair-statured man said.
"And you, Baek Ryun and Urek Mazino of Wolhaiksong. What are you doing here together with the enemy of the Jahad Empire?! Are you trying to declare war against us?!" He added.
His skin is gray with red eyes, that have a white iris and a red pupil. Together with his brown, with a tinge of golden hair, the man also had slightly pointed ears.
Hazuki scanned the man and thought for a few seconds on who this person might be. But when he saw that almost every personnel here were respectful to him, Hazuki finally remembered who this person was.
He is Ke-sa, the furious. He is the Minister of National Defense of the Jahad Empire.
Among the people surrounding them, Hazuki could recognize a few faces. Yasratcha Lo Po Bia, Kallavan, Poe Bidau Lyborick Khun, and Adori Jahad.
'They should have noticed us much earlier, but they seem to have gathered a powerful force in order to face me… Quite a reasonable action, but still, this isn't even enough to stop Urek…'
"Ha Yuri, what a disgrace you are! You willingly joined that Criminal in spite of being a Princess of Jahad?! How dare you turn your back against the King!" Adori Jahad snarled.
For her, being a Princess of Jahad is the most honorable position in the Tower. They received blood directly from the King and they are respected throughout the Tower. But even though she has received all of those, Yuri actually had the guts to go AWOL and join the enemy of Jahad?! Moreover, that enemy isn't just anyone. It's another Irregular wielding powerful abilities! A potential threat to the sovereignty of the King and a potential danger equal to Fug if not greater!
Yuri looked at Adori with blank eyes. She seems to be comparing her views of Adori in the past and in the present. 'Because in the past, Yuri respected Adori. So much to the point that she became Yuri's idol and Goal. Furthermore, she felt as if they are similar since they love peace and hate FUG, because they are disturbing the lives of everyone in the Tower.
But now, she can only feel pity for Adori. Adori doesn't even know that she's been manipulated her whole life and was continuing to be Jahad's pawn. A pawn that can be discarded as long as Jahad wills it.
"Princess Adori, you may call me whatever you want. But in the future, you will know that everything around Jahad is only the things he let us know. He is full of secrets and ambition, he is cruel and manipulative." Yuri said.
Hearing her words, nearly all of the personnel surrounding them almost attacked due to anger. But their commanders stopped them from doing anything since the threat Hazuki, Urek, and Baek Ryun poses are too great to be ignored. Lives will be lost unnecessarily if they attacked due to agitation.
"Traitor! How dare you tarnish the King's name like that! Moreover, you dare call the King directly by his name without a hint of respect?!" Ke-sa the furious lashed out.
For everyone in the Tower, Jahad is the absolute being, the King. So people can already guess just how much respect and reverence the people from the Jahad's Army have for their King.
"Yuri, there's no point trying to initiate a conversation with them. For them, we are criminals and that wouldn't change even if we presented any evidence. So it's better not to talk with these cultists that are deitifying Jahad, the Tyrant." Hazuki said.
Of course, his words are clearly heard by everyone around. And they were incensed to the point that their faces turned red due to wrath.
Among them, Adori had the most intense reaction. She immediately brought out the Golden November and aimed it at Hazuki's head. "Enough of this disrespect! Right now, you are within the King's Domain. So you don't have any other choice than to surrender."
Then she looked at Urek and Baek Ryun. "Urek Mazino and Baek Ryun, does the Wolhaiksong really intend to assist this sinner?! Bear in mind that you will forever become Jahad's enemy once you do so!"
Urek laughed loudly and his laughter immediately went on Adori's nerves. He then said. "So what if I decide to assist my Bro in wreaking the playground Jahad built?! And forever become an enemy, you say? That will never happen since today, the Jahad Empire shall be abolished!"
Urek intentionally amplified his voice with Shinsu, resulting in every being on the Floor to hear his words.
In response to his words, numerous people started levitating from the Jahad's palace. Warships and Floating Ships were immediately deployed. Even the 10 El Robina were immediately deployed as soon as Urek finished his words.
Soon, Hazuki and the others are surrounded on all sides. Their enemies were numbering hundreds of thousands. Almost every ranker in the floor stopped their function and readied for war as soon as Urek declared war against them.
Adorni forcefully calmed herself and brought out her Pocket. On it was written, [Jahad Altar's Administrators.]
As soon as the call connected, Adori Jahad immediately stated her purpose. "Administrators of the Jahad Altar! Relay this message to the king: The Traitor, Ha Yuri, and the Irregular, Hazuki, have invaded the Imperial Palace together with Wolhaiksong's Urek Mazino and Baek Ryun!"
A shocked exclamation sounded from the other side of the call and replied solemnly. "I will immediately relay this message, Princess!"
Adori then looked towards Ke-sa and said. "And Ke-sa! Contact the 10 great family leaders and ask them to assist in resisting Irregular Hazuki, Urek, and Baek Ryun!"
"Understood!" Ke-sa immediately went back to the Warship in order to contact the 10 great family leaders. As he is only a lowly minister, he definitely doesn't have direct contact with the Family leaders. So Ke-sa has to rely on the Warship in order to contact them through their connection to the Jahad Empire.
While surrounded, Evan trembled even more. He immediately turned towards Hazuki and asked. "Uhmm, Hazuki-san, since it's getting quite dangerous here, can you please let me in now?" He asked with pleading eyes.
Of course, Evan would prefer to avoid the fight since he's mainly a guide. Even though he's a high-ranker, he doesn't have the fighting ability expected from one.
Hazuki chuckled and Yuri smacked Evan on the head.
"Shorty, what?! Are you getting cold feet now?!" Yuri asked.
"Oh please, Princess. I'm not a fighter like you: I'm a guide!" Evan complained as he rubbed his head.
Watching their antics, everyone from the Jahad's Empire almost fell down. 'You are in front of a great threat and you still have the nerve to kid around?!'
"Coward!" Yuri said.
"Whatever, Princess. I'm not going to participate in this fight. Moreover, my guide abilities would be useless here since Jahad and the 10 family leaders are sure to come." Evan said as Hazuki transported him to the Kamui Dimension.
After transporting Evan, Hazuki, Ying Yueru, Yuri, Urek, and Baek Ryun are the only ones left to face the Jahad Empire.
Hazuki then faced Adori and said. "Oi, Adori Jahad, where is Jahad hiding? Call him here and I'm going to make his ass bleed."
On Adori's forehead, a large bulging vein appeared. "Shut your mouth! The King doesn't have to dirty his hands in dealing with you!"
Then she lashed out with her Golden November, creating a massive Shinsu disturbance in the air. It was only a simple Shinsi slash. Maybe an attempt to shut Hazuki's mouth before their superiors arrive.
*Boom* A dull, blunt sound echoed as Adori's attack dispersed after it struck Hazuki's body. He was unscathed and Hazuki's clothes weren't ruffled in the process.
The only people who were surprised are the foot soldiers of this place. That's because they don't have access to top-secret information resulting in them being in the dark to Hazuki's feat on the 30th-floor. But higher officials such as Ke-sa, Kallavan, Yasratcha together with the corps commanders and the Division Commanders all knew about it.
The only reason they don't want to attack now is because of the threat Hazuki, Urek, and Baek Ryun poses. Adori and the others definitely couldn't stop even Urek himself so how could she stop their advance? Also, she's afraid that attacking will bring casualties since the people around them are mostly only Ranker's of the 10,000 rank and below. They aren't even enough to block Baek Ryun's one attack and surely, many would die if a fight started. Adori wanted to avoid that and resorted to calling the Family leaders and the King himself to reduce the casualties to the minimum.
-----Stuah Arthur( High Priest on Jahad's Altar ), Third person P.O.V-----
As soon as he received the message, Stuah Arthur immediately went to the Altar. As he arrived, Stuah Arthur kneeled on the altar and contacted Jahad through the emergency contact installed by Jahad himself.
"My King! The Captain of the Royal Guards, Princess Adori Jahad, asks for assistance. Currently, the Empire is being invaded by the Former Princess and currently a fugitive Ha Yuri, together with the Irregular Hazuki, 3rd-ranker Urek Mazino and the Leader of the Wolhaiksong, Baek Ryun!" Stuah Arthur said. This is all he can do, relay the message, since he couldn't beg his King, Jahad, to give assistance because that would be preposterous of him.
Suddenly, a voice resounded on Stuah Arthur's head. "I already knew about this and I already contacted all of the family leaders and they are already on the teleportation devices."
"Also, tell Adori that she's doing good. But too much peace would become poison to the people of the Tower. They would start to become rampant and start an uprising if the dominance we established is forgotten. And, don't disturb me in the future. I know everything that happens in the Tower so don't disturb me again in the future. You only have to wait for my orders." Jahad added.
Stuah Arthur sweated and he immediately kowtowed. "Yes, my King! I apologize for disturbing your rest! I will make sure to relay all of your words with great care to Princess Adori!"
After that, Stuah Arthur immediately went away from the altar and moved towards the nearby castle. He then contacted Adori and relayed his King's response.
"Princess, the King said that the 10 great family leaders are already on the way so you don't have to worry about anything. Also, the King asked me to relay a message for you: 'She's doing good. But too much peace would become poison to the people of the Tower. They would start to become rampant and start an uprising if the dominance we established is forgotten'. Can you understand, Princess?"
Adori was silent for a few seconds before she replied. "Yes, thank you High Priest Stuah."
-----Hazuki, Third-person P.O.V-----
As Hazuki was observing around, he suddenly felt 8 powerful auras appearing on the floor. As he felt this, Hazuki was puzzled. 'Why 8? 2 of them didn't come because of some reason?'
Hazuki then felt all those 8 auras rush towards them. In just a few seconds, those 8 powerful presences were in full view to Hazuki. He recognized most of them but Hazuki doesn't know some of them since they haven't appeared in the canon. But he can guess their identities due to the auras they are emitting.
The people Hazuki recognized are: Arie Hon, Khun Eduan, Poe Bidau Gustang, and Ha Yurin since she's basically a copy of Yuri. It was incredible to see how this great-grandmother and great-granddaughter look like each other.
Among the people he couldn't recognize, Hazuki could only guess the identity of the two of them. Blossom Eurasia and Yeon Hana.
He could recognize Blossom Eurasia since the woman is looking fiercely at Poe Bidau Gustang. As she looked at Hazuki, the same type of fierceness could also be seen on her eyes, just on a greater magnitude.
As for Yeon Hana, it was easy since she's emitting the aura of a Hwayeomsa. (Flame User.)
As they arrived, the family leaders looked at each other. Suddenly, Arie Hon asked. "Where is Bloodmadder and that Pervert?"
Hearing this, Hazuki knows who he is talking about, Hendo Lok Bloodmadder. But Hazuki doesn't know who is the 'Pervert' he's talking about since Khun Eduan is here.
"Tu Perie Tperie wasn't able to come because of a family business. You should know that he's the most attached to his descendants and he, allegedly, promised to create a customized Lighthouse for his Great-granddaughter, who was chosen to become a Princess of Jahad." Poe Bidau Gustang responded.
"What about Bloodmadder?" Arie Hon asked. But Poe Bidau Gustang shrugged his shoulders' because even he doesn't know.
"Hah! He must've been scared when he heard that we will be fighting Urek Mazino together with that monster. What a coward!" Arie Hon sneered. Then he looked at Hazuki and Urek, who's standing in the air surrounded by countless soldiers from Jahad's Army.
"What arrogance, Irregular Hazuki and Urek Mazino. To think that you'd come barge in the domain of the Jahad's Empire!" Arie Hon sneered.
The other family leaders also looked at them with untamed arrogance in their eyes. But strangely, that kind of arrogance wasn't apparent in Poe Bidau Gustang's eyes.
Hazuki chuckled at Arie Hon's speech. "So what if I barged in here? For me, this place isn't any different from anything I've seen in the Tower."
"It's still the same place where losers reside. Like Jahad, the loser who was rejected by a woman because of his incompetence!" Hazuki sneered back with laughter.
Hearing his words, the family leader of the Lo Po Bia Family seethed in wrath. He was known to be the most loyal follower of Jahad and he wouldn't be able to stand disrespecting Jahad. "How dare a caveman like you comment on King Jahad's life! You don't know what he's gone through and what that b*tch did to our King!"
But suddenly, his eyes shot wide-open. "How did you know about this?!"
The family leaders also reacted the same and looked inquisitively at Hazuki. At first, they are marvelling at Hazuki's courage to say those disrespectful words. Only after Lo Po Bia Ning said it did they realize that Hazuki said something that was supposed to be top-secret.
Lo Po Bia Ning held his hands and regret immediately appeared on his face. He implicitly admitted that Jahad was indeed rejected by a woman in front of his Army, his Empire. How could he atone for his sins of tarnishing his King's name?
Almost all within the Jahad's Army heard Hazuki. And Lo Po Bia Ning's outrage confirmed Hazuki's words to be true.
'King Jahad… was rejected by a woman in the past…? Who actually had the guts to reject the King…?'
'Incompetence…? Could it be… King Jahad's is…impotent?!'
Adori Jahad also heard it and she couldn't believe her ears. "You b*stard! You are still unrepentant and still dare to tarnish the King's name even though you are already surrounded on all sides?! It seems like you really don't care about your life and your companion's lives!"
Hazuki chuckled at her words and replied. "Are you dumb? Can't you see that, that kitty over there already implicitly admitted that your loser of a King was indeed rejected in the past?"
Adori fumed but she couldn't say anything in response. She was so angry that she couldn't reply anything in response.
"Captain of the Royal Guards, Princess Adori, you don't have to get drawn in by this clown. His words don't mean anything now since he will eventually be captured by us." Eurasia Blossom said.
Hearing her words, Hazuki grinned and he suddenly thought of something. "Blossom Eurasia, don't you wanna know what really happened to your daughter, Enne Eurasia Jahad? Just say it and I'll help you free your daughter."
Hazuki knows that Blossom Eurasia separated from Por Bidau Gustang because of their daughter, Enne Eurasia. That's because Poe Bidau Gustang made their daughter a candidate to become a Jahad's Princess, eventually becoming one.
And while in her duty, she became 'insane' and killed people for no reason. And that eventually led to their daughter being sealed.
Blossom has always blamed Poe Bidau Gustang for this incident. If only Gustang didn't allow her to become a Jahad's Princess, then all of that could've been avoided, that's her thoughts.
Blossom was shocked that Hazuki even knew something about their daughter and she was conflicted. While she doesn't want to hear anything that came from him, a part of her screams in despair wanting to know even a little bit of information.
Poe Bidau Gustang was also hesitant since he also wanted to know. In his entire life as Jahad's ally and as a researcher, he knows that Jahad was still hiding more secrets.
"Gustang, Blossom, don't get deceived by that brat. He's so good at deceiving to the point where he was even able to deceive my Great-granddaughter." Ha Yurin said. While saying this, her eyes are locked with Yuri's.
Hearing her great-grandmother's words, Yuri appeared embarrassed and she couldn't help but avert her eyes from her. "Great-grandma, Hazuki wasn't deceiving me. I came with him by myself after I heard some of Jahad's secrets from him. Me being a fugitive only became a confirmation that the information I received is true."
"Hoh? If that's true, then shall we hear it and let all of us decide?" Ha Yurin said. She wasn't really Jahad's ally and they could be more described as 'Acquaintances'. She became neutral after Jahad became the king and only her family was affiliated with the Empire in order to save her some trouble. That's also the reason why she became inactive and left all the matters concerning the Tower's matters to her descendants.
"Really?! I promise you wouldn't regret hearing about it, Great-grandma!" Yuri replied excitedly. She then looked at Hazuki expectantly.
Hazuki smiled back since he was already planning to do so. He actually wanted this progression since he could gain their trust by doing this.
He wanted to gain their trust in order to have them maintain the matters in the Tower once they are outside. It would be better to leave all Tower matters to the 10 great family leaders rather than let FUG play owners of the Tower.
Hazuki looked straight at Poe Bidau Gustang and Blossom Eurasia. "Your daughter wasn't insane at all. She was controlled by the 'ghost of the 13-month series'."
"Poe Bidau Gustang, you proposed the Jahad's Princess system in order to appease the masses' discontent since Jahad has no queen that will bear his descendants, right?"
Poe Bidau Gustang nodded solemnly. 'Looks like the information he will reveal might have some truth in it…'
"Actually, Jahad doesn't want a queen. That's why he placed the 'ghost of the 13-month series' in the weapons owned by Jahad's Princesses. That ghost will be activated once a princess was able to ignite two or more of the 13-month series, causing them to be controlled by the spirit."
Hearing his words, the family leaders looked like they were enlightened. Lo Po Bia Ning didn't want to accept it but he gritted his teeth and listened to it. No matter what, he's Jahad's most loyal ally. It doesn't matter what Jahad did, he will continue to support his King.
Blossom Eurasia was agitated and she asked. "Then?!"
Hazuki then chuckled as he continued. "Actually, that's not the reason why your daughter was sealed. The reason she was sealed was because she knew 'too much'."
"She found 'Arlene Grace's' diary and found out most of his secrets. As she found out, she questioned Jahad and that's why she was imprisoned."
The word 'Arlene Grace' was like thunder on their ears and they immediately stared at him in disbelief. He even knew about that woman?!
'Who is he?! Could he possibly be another Enryu…?' This thought crossed their mind. After all, it was known that Enryu was called 'The Messenger of God'. He massacred Jahad's followers on that floor since Jahad tarnished the Floor.
Since Hazuki knew Arlene Grace, and he's an Irregular, could he be another entity like a 'Messenger of God'?
"So that's it…!" Blossom teared up after knowing the circumstances that led to her daughter's imprisonment while Poe Bidau Gustang made up his mind. He's going to go against Jahad.
"Is that it? That's not interesting at all. And Yuri, where among those is the information that led you to become this man's ally?" Ha Yurin asked condescendly
"Old hag, aren't you getting impatient? I���m still not finished so why are you acting like that?"
"You b*stard! Who did you call an Old Hag?!" Ha Yurin flared up.
"And Yuri, are you really sure you want to follow this man?! You can still change your mind!" She added.
"Wait, wait. Don't force her like that, Old lady. Yuri can think for herself and she doesn't need to listen to you anymore."
Yuri turned red the moment she heard her great-grandmother say 'follow this man'. She immediately shook her head since she knew that her great-grandmother doesn't mean it that way. "Great-grandma, please let Hazuki finish. After hearing everything and you are still opposing him then I'm going to return to the family."
"Good. Don't forget your words, little girl." Ha Yurin slightly calmed down after hearing Yuri's deal.
But before Hajzuki could even continue, a person suddenly appeared mid-air. The man who appeared is a tall-statured person. He has golden hair and wears an armor with a long red cape. He seems to carry 3 weapons sheathed on his armor. His eyes have golden irides and his pupils are of different colors, his right eye's pupil is blue and his left one is red.
"Jahad!" The '8' great family leaders exclaimed.
Seeing the person mid-air, the Jahad's Army kneeled. "King Jahad!"
Jahad looked towards Hazuki with a dangerous stare. "You, do you want to die?"
Hazuki laughed after hearing his threat. "Are you really asking me that? Or maybe, 'you' want to die?"
"You came here since you don't want most of your secrets revealed, right? Haha! Ha Yurin, Poe Bidau Gustang, Blossom Eurasia, this will be the proof that all the things I said were true!" Hazuki stated.
The 8 great family leaders were not dumb. And they already knew that this matter was definitely true since Jahad himself showed up in order to stop Hazuki from divulging more secrets.
"So what if it's true? I'm the King of this Tower and everyone shall bow before me and obey me. No one shall resist in front of my absolute authority." Jahad didn't even try to reason and outright used his 'King' position to justify his actions.
"See? For him, all of you doesn't matter. He only cares about himself and his position as the King of the Tower. All of you are disposable pawns that will be discarded once Jahad feels the need to do so!"
The Jahad's Army was quite shaken by Hazuki and Jahad's conversation. They didn't even hide the contents and everything was clearly transmitted to them. Most of them decided to hesitate since the reason why they decided to join the Army is their admiration for Jahad.
That admiration slowly faded as Jahad's image became worse. Seeing him not defend himself basically spells that everything Hazuki said was true.
Well, some of the 8 great family leaders weren't fazed.
Arie Hon then replied with a sadistic grin. "So what if they're pawns and 'we' are pawns? We are using each other and benefit from each other. Jahad was the King and we are allies. As long as he is the King, we will enjoy glory and wealth that no one in the Tower could compare."
"This sissy is right. As long as Jahad is the King, even if we're not on good terms, no one will dare to resist and oppose us. We could get whatever we wanted with just a single order. And that includes women." Khun Eduan said as he licked his lips lavisciously while staring at Ying Yueru.
"No matter what, even if King Jahad is the Tower's enemy, the Lo Po Bia family will still continue to serve him. I vowed that I will be the King's greatest weapon and that will remain the same now and in the future. No one shall shake my conviction and I will not hesitate to sacrifice my family for the Jahad's Empire." Lo Po Bia Ning stated.
Ari Han, Ha Yurin, Poe Bidau Gustang, Blossom Eurasia, and Yeon Hana remained silent with solemn expressions. Their eyes were different from the past as they stared at Jahad. In the past, at least there was some kind of respect in their gaze as they recognized Jahad as their equal. But now, their gazes became more indifferent since they aren't in agreement to Jahad's kind of ruling.
Hazuki laughed as he gazed at Arie Hon, and Khun Eduan like they are idiots. "Both of you are really idiotic! Why would you even enter the Tower with that kind of mindset?! F*cking degenerates! The Tower is a place where you climb the Top in order to get whatever you want, not to play king and rule over everyone!"
"It looks like the three of you are already blinded by the riches presented by the Tower!"
Arie Hon and Khun Eduan couldn't say anything in response.
"Those things don't matter, riches or anything. The Tower isn't so friendly as you make it seem to be. The upper floors of the Tower were hostile to living beings and no one could just barge in carelessly into that hellhole, that's why I sealed the Upper floors."
Hazuki harrumphed and he responded. "Hah! Cowardice! You aren't confident to challenge the 135th-floor Guardian that's why you decided to seal it! And even if that place is hostile to living beings, you don't have any right to stop the people from climbing! Their lives are their own and they must make decisions for themselves! They don't need manipulative b*tches like you!"
"And from what I heard, the past you seem to love adventures, right? Looks like you really got swallowed by your demon when you underwent revolution!"
Jahad still calmly stared at Hazuki even though the latter already threw many insults at him. "What I am in the past doesn't matter anymore. What matters now is the fact that you are an invader and this is my kingdom. So now, I will ask you. Will you surrender yourself or do you want to see your companions die in front of you?"
"Well, sorry edge boy but I don't take the short end of the stick. It's not me who's trapped here with you all, it's you all who's trapped here with me!"