Won spent 2 years in the Trial at this point. He had devoted himself to training his martial arts and slowly taking control the Empire. The Empire had obviously fought back by countless methods. They incited the Unorthodox and Neutral factions to engage Won. They also tried to ruin his name, but it would never work. Instead of achieving their goals of cornering Won they only produced a stage upon which Won could shine. As the world focused on Won in a negative light, as harsh criticism, and even riots erupted in Won's Kingdom instead of making excuses he showed great results that eventually numbed the opposition. And instead of making him the scapegoat he became the change the Kingdom needed. As the people's lives were advanced by great policy changes which no other king dared so easily do, the people gave their trust to Won. Yet even then countless people tried to even say natural disasters such as drought and sickness were Won's fault, yet as he worked closely with unorthodox doctors and unrecognized cults and their radical treatment methods, he not only obtained the reverence of his people but also the thanks and appreciation of the Unorthodox society. Won gradually obtained the misunderstood Unorthodox faction as an ally, with even their Leader becoming Won's brother. With the Unorthodox faction now a part of the Kingdom and with them implementing it's new found solutions the people's lives became even better and conflicts between people lessened. Soon from a calamity bringer, Won was recognized as a Messiah. Won changed the state religion to anything, meaning any cult or religion was welcomed unanimously. Like that countless Demonic cults or unaccepted cults and religions made their way into the Kingdom of Gracia, they sought to escape the badlands where the Beasts lived. The cultists blessed the lands and only glorious times were left. The best part was due to the various products that were domestically made like medicine, weapons, and even Spiritual tools and talismans the economy of the Gracia Kingdom increased sharply and the quality of life for the people increased greatly. A good portion of the people taking Won as their personal God, with even the cults viewing Won as their Gods envoy.
Even crime had severely decreased, Won hired countless mercs who would do anything for money and they were very proficient. Murder and rape had become almost zero with only a few bastards still daring to even think of doing anything, gang's had slowly been broken down and reabsorbed by either the Military or by were sent to be rehabilitated and to get back into society. Of course the only one's who received this treatment was the gang members who hadn't done anything too bad and weren't violent by nature.
Won had been asked by the citizens to change the name of the Kingdom, and so he did. He named the Wrathful Kingdom. A bit of a funny name, but a name Won hoped each of his citizens would drill into their hearts. Never kneel before any man, become a man who shall slay his enemies and protect his people. Become a Wrathful God who bathes the world in fire for the Kingdom.
The Emperor had lost it was just a matter of when Won would take action.
...
Won was currently leaning on a railing, patting the back of a man who was vomiting. The vomiting man permanently had a bottle in hand.
Won said, "There, there. Come on let everything go like the vomit."
The man sobbed, "Bro! You don't know how I feel!"
Won sighed, "Why should I know. Come on you barely loved her at that point."
The man angrily hissed, "Still it's not right! She could have left me and done whatever the fuck she wanted! Instead she's been cheating our whole marriage! Who even knows if that kids a bastard or not."
Won asked, "When you saw that kid you came running to me to show off. Now you tell me that kid who runs after you, and greets you whenever you get in the house isn't your child."
The man said, "What if he dosent recognize me as his dad."
Won sighed, "Then that's all. As long as he wants you, be there. It might hurt at first, but seeing that brat grow up will feel comforting."
The man spat, "Hmph you say that. Im sure if you were in my place you'd run away or kill all of them. I mean I don't want to take care of a kid who's from my wife but not me. It's unfair to me."
Won scratched his head and said, "I don't know okay. To me everyone's garbage anyway."
Won patted his back, "Come on you can stay at my place. Tommorow once your sober let's talk about it. If you want to get rid of everything tell me, I'll send her and the child to some mountain. If you want to divorce her and humiliate her tell me I'll handle it. If you want to show her you are a boss who dosen't care about her disgusting worm like existence I'll help! But only after you think it through. You're drunk and irrational."
The drunk man was silenced like that.
Won sighed again and walked away.
The drunk man then roared, "Argh! Just let me die! Here God I'm coming! Mommy, daddy your son's coming!"
Won finally felt anger bubbling. Veins popped on his neck. He turned around and with a qi amplified voice roared, "John! If you say your gonna die, I'll kill you! Now go inside, wash up and go to bed! Now!"
John the drunk man turned into a frightened cat and walked slowly inside and ran away into a room.
Won face palmed as he felt stress accumulate inside him because of this brother of his.
Won spat a breath, "Man that guy is so infuriating! He's always complaining and when I tell him a solution, the next thing he does is say he's going to kill himself! Next time I'm ignoring him. Ai, my blood pressure is rising."
As Won was walking and massaging his head, he stopped in place and an arrow rases past his the tip of his nose in an instant shattering the pillars of the room.
Won had sweat all over his back and internally complained, "Oh my God. I nearly died. What in the fuck..."
Yet Won looked up as the ceiling began to crack and crumble.
Won's nose twitched, "I mean that's downright bullying."
The heavy ceiling without the support of the columns fell on top of Won.
Won raised his hand and stack used {Magic circle of attack increase} and used {Wrathful Buddha's palm} with {Bone Breaking palm}.
He shot his hand outwards and the energy twisted and coiled, once it struck the ceiling the ceiling turned to dust and flew with the wind.
Won slapped his hands against each other.
Won then said, "Hey, hey. If your gonna kill me can't you at the very least wait until our first night is over?"
A girl with sharp eyes and blood red hair walked out and in her hands was two daggers.
Won said, "Isabella. I'm heartbroken!"
Isabella seemed as if she didn't hear Won and said, "I knew I couldn't kill you, but I had to try. Fight me, otherwise there's no point in my living."
Won sighed, "Another one of you fools. You Demonic Cultivators really hold a grudge, I mean if you want to kill me so bad fine, but I mean you are all so suicidal. When you see my strength instead of running away and spouting those cliche lines of "I'll be back and that day will be you death." Honestly I feel bad you girls are all pretty interesting, you are also very talented and strong. Compared to those insane and arrogant Male demonic Cultivators you girls are a lot scarier, but also more commendable."
Isabella laughed, "You wouldn't understand Won."
Won eyed Isabella for quite some time. His eyes showing hesitation and apprehension. He eventually walked towards her.
Won passed by her and said, "Go. I won't seek anything of this matter."
Isabella's eyes shook slightly, she said, "I'll kill myself either way. Please I beg you fight me."
Won roared, "Then kill yourself! Don't force me into killing someone I don't want to. No one commands me. I don't want to deal with having to wonder about you. If you want to kill yourself that's your desicion, if you want to fight that's your desicion. Yet shouldn't you give me respect and accept my decision instead of trying to guilt trip me into doing something."
Isabella laughed as she broke down, "You act as if you have feelings. Everyone who knows you knows your a heartless monster who has no regards for anyone. You know everything and control everything."
Won looked up at the sky and sighed walking away.
...
Wom was looking at a book intently, he hummed.
"Hm... Hm..."
He then threw the book away and exclaimed, "I came here for erotica not for feelings! How is this book such a good romance! It's even better than actual novels! Ah, it's so heartwarming! Honestly can't you just be an actual author instead of an erotica master! Ah I feel so conflicted."
Won leaned back on his bed and said, "Ah what a bad night. First was John then Isabella. Damn that Demonic faction! If I don't make you kneel and then humiliate you I'm not Won!"
Won blew on his falling hair, a loneliness filled him. Even if he was surrounded by women, why didn't he feel his heart race? Why didn't he feel excited with them.
Won's eyes slowly rose as he said, "Finally. Well let's battle it out. A show of power on both sides, winner takes all."
...
Towards the edges of The Wrathful Kingdom. Two groups of men wrapped in black appeared.
The two men leading their respective group looked at each other and nodded.
One man had silver hair which curled making him look rather feminine. He led a group of strongmen who although powerful, were out of place. They looked around as if displeased.
While the other group led by a Shadowy figure with only two blue eyes peeking through, was still as ice and even their presence couldn't be felt.
The silver haired man said, "The Emperor has said to work with you people, so what is it your leader has decided?"
The Shadowy figure said in a hoarse voice, "The Wretched King has said to simply to cause mayhem and anarchy. The Wrathful King is too capable to be allowed to grow. Rather than plotting against him, the best thing to do is do a full frontal assault. Even if he survives, if his Kingdom is in shambles it dosent matter."
The silver haired man nodded and turned to his group and gave them some instructions.
The two groups turned into dots as they separated.
It was like any night, the people were enjoying their lives. Parents walked hand in hand with their kids through the various nightly activities. Couples embraced and kissed, making all the lonely people chug another bottle. Regret and sadness were in the air yes, but also there was a happiness and comfort in this place. Even those sad and lonely men had the warmth of this Kingdom.
One man had a red flush across his face as he looked disoriented and dispirited. A bottle was in his hands as he stared down in regret.
Just then a buff and big man looked out from his store window and asked, "What's wrong kid?"
The drunk man looked at the big man and said, "The girl I love is getting married."
The buff man sighed, "Ai, is that so. I know how it feels. Heartbreak and sourness fill the nights, but eventually that'll go away and in it's place will be something better. Don't cling to the regret and sadness, embrace the new joy. Our King told that in on of his speeches remember. I didn't believe him at first, but now I have a wife who I can't imagine living without and a baby coming."
The drunk man turned his face up and two streams of tears raced down his face, "I know, but I feel so sad!"
The big man said, "Come inside. I'll make you a meal on the house. Warm up the coldness your feeling inside. Then hurry and make your own happiness, a sweetness that overpowers the bitterness."
The drunk man nodded and went into the store.
The big man made the drunk man a nice hot meal, and the drunk man ate with tears still escaping.
Yet once he finished he had finished his tears, he hugged the big man and said, "Thank you brother. Thank you for not letting me drown and not letting me be alone tonight."
The big man slapped his chest and laughed, "Yes that is how you should be."
Yet just then a bunch of screams filled the streets.
Everyone inside looked out and saw a group of shadows burning buildings and attacking people.
No one had died yet, but right now a child was about to be cut down. The parents were screaming and begging for that shadow to spare their child, yet the Shadow simply swung down his sword.
Just then a man came and tackled the shadow down.
The man said, "Take the child and go!"
The man was just an ordinary guy and couldn't hold the shadow back.
Just then another group of men and women came with various weapons, some pans or bats.
They without fear in their heart fought to protect those their people and everyone else.
It was truly inspirational and mesmerizing.
One man exclaimed, "Who are you bastards! How dare you come to our Kingdom and make a mess! Do you think we'll just let you go! Even if I have to die I'll beat you up! Don't think just because we are commoners we are just side character's to die! We are living, breathing people! And anyone who tries to do us harm we shall become Wrathful beings who shall slay even God!"
Everyone roared simultaneously, with even the children showing determined and serious faces.
Just then a silver light flashed and one shadow after another was cut in half.
Four men each wearing silver and with silver swords, with even white hair sheathed their swords in the middle of the corpses.
A child exclaimed in wonder, "It's the silver warriors! Oh my god! Look at how cool his armor is! Silver King I, Wayne will become like you in the future a guardian of our magnificent Kingdom!"
The leader of the Silver Warriors, a thin man wearing a man behind which were ugly scars of his life. The scars were reminders of the ugliness this world held, and of the determination that drove him.
Yet now as the looked at these people fighting against beings that they couldn't imagine, risking their lives for each other when they weren't even related to each other. Surprise couldn't help appear in his eyes. His cold heart suddenly began to warm and beat. He had seen and encountered so many types of people, he had seen and been born in the ugliness of the world. Yet right now as he saw each and every person here, they looked light bright lights. They weren't angels, but they were humans, not monsters.
The Silver King laughed, his laughter shocking the other Silver Warriors who had never seen their stoic leader show any emotion laugh.
The Silver King walked towards Wayne and patted his head and Said, "Yes little one. I will be the strength and protect our Kingdom. I shall wait expectantly towards a future where you can join me."
The silver king then walked away.
The smallest of the Silver Warriors, the size of a midget asked, "Boss did you say our Kingdom? We are just mercenaries who do anything for money. Are you really saying we should stay here and guard these people like this is our home?"
The silver king stopped, he looked at the hand that patted Wayne's head and said, "Even desperados need a place to rest and call home. I like it here, why got a problem?"
The midget replied, "Nope, whatever Boss says I'll follow."
The silver king laughed again.
The large gorilla shaped Silver Warrior said to the one who looked like an assasin, "I like when Boss laughs, he seems cool."
The assasin nodded.
...
Similar scenes appeared throughout the capital of the Wrathful Kingdom.
Won who sat on his throne getting reports smiled, "Hehe. I really love the Empire, they've just been helping me. Honestly I couldn't have done everything I wanted to in such a short period of time without them. Truly enemies are a man's best friend. Oh how I envy the pig that's fattened, it's fed all that good food and killed before becoming old and decrepit, he's living the ideal life. Master Pig thank you for guiding this junior on the ways of making use of your enemies to your benefit, I will be eternally grateful and will definitely fatten my pigs and eat lots of them! I swear I will eat pigs!"
Vaguely the sound of oinks could be heard and Won was brought to tears as he saluted the sky.
John who was sitting at the edge of the room said, "Weirdo."
Won hurrumphed, "Whatever. Have your assasin's made sure that none of my people have died?"
John nodded, "Of course. I personally instructed and trained them since childhood. They won't make such simple mistakes."
Won smirked, "Good as expected of the Unorthodox faction leader."
John rolled around, "Eh, don't say that. You know how lazy I am, I would never have been the faction leader if it wasn't because of that crazy old man Blood King. All I want is a woman in each limb, being served fine wine and food."
Won laughed, "However you came about, your the faction leader at the end of the day, shouldn't you act more decently?"
John hurrumphed, "What about you? Your the king of this Kingdom, yet your so tricky. Your like a snake."
Won looked away and said, "Hey don't say that. Consider me a Demon."
John laughed, "Indeed you do fit that title aswell."
John asked, "How did you know they'd attack and more importantly how did you know there they'd attack?"
Won shrugged and said, "I didn't. I expected they'd attack of course, so all I had to do was make a few preparations. And to lure a fox and it's greed, shouldn't you eye a large hen house?"
John's eyes widened, "Wait that's right all those areas are important areas, with great popularity. Don't tell me you purposely renovated and made those areas more influential just to be a beam of light to attract the mosquitos?"
Won shrugged his shoulders again, "Who said that? I just made sure those areas which were popular were more looked after, but never did I say I didn't make sure the normal areas weren't safe. Plan for every outcome and every chance, that's the easiest isn't it. Never guess and estimate on an enemies behavior and mind, and never look down on the vileness of man."
John raised his hands in defeat.
Won stood up and walked out and said, "Come along now."
John stood up and asked, "Where are we going?"
Won smirked coldly, "A show of power. Oh by the way make yourself seem more serious, maybe punch yourself to look injured."
John's eyes widened and he asked, "What?"
Won said, "Just do it!"
John sighed and made himself look sharp eyed, and even hit himself a little so he looked pale and weary.
...
Won opened the doors and left the royal palace. He appeared at the entrance where a few men were waiting with recording crystals.
Above the royal city and even all the other affiliated cities screens showing Won appeared.
Every citizen could see it.
Won looked to the left and a shadow appeared and threw a silver haired head towards Won.
Won caught the head and raised it up.
He first bowed and said with deep sorrow, "People of my Kingdom. Today we were attacked by strange assasin's with unknown reasons. I don't know if there were any casualties and I can only blame myself for any! I'm sorry! I should have done better to protect you."
Won looked up directly into the crystal, his eyes shining ablaze in wrath as he said, "Yet please refrain from punishing me now! First we should punish those who attacked our Kingdom and our families! Those degenerates who do whatever they want for their own benefit! This head is the head of the covert operations force of the Empire! He is one of the attackers of tonight! The Empire has banded together with the vile Demonic faction and are now trying to bathe our Kingdom in blood! Why? Because we are successful, we are proud and happy! The Empire believes only they hold Supreme power that they have the right to control our lives! The cruel and mindless manner they showes by not only trying to kill and injure our people, but by also seeking aid from the Demonic faction shows this to me! The Empire has grown cold and sick, it is led by old, nasty and bitter men! Tonight could have meant so much worse! Children, Women and men could have all died without reason! We were all mere pawns in the Emperor's sick and twisted game! But I say no! No longer shall we allow ourselves to be forced to kneel to such a vile and unpleasant Emperor! We are Wrathful Beings who shall bathe the Empire and anyone else trying to plunder our haven, in Wrathful fires! The Empire, the Demonic faction, let us destroy these monstrosities! Me and my brother John shall rectify these wrongs! Please my people I plead to you to stand, stand and scream out against this Tyranny! Follow me into cutting the skies and freeing us from the fetters that bind us!"
Won clenched his fists and said, "Let us fight for our happiness together! United let us show the world, the Heavens that we dare to Desire!"
Won's heart beat a million miles per hour. At first he wasn't being serious, but right now he was completely and utterly serious. It didn't matter that this was a trial, this was his ambition and Will!
Won then ended the video, yet from across the city loud chants and roars could heard.
The sun then began to rise, and Won smirked proudly and with a toothy smile.
John looked at Won in amazement.
Even the ground shook in excitement, the land of Wrath was trembling to conquer the world.