- Ho-ho, boy, you're a brave one! I spotted you two days ago in the alley! I was hoping I could meet you here, and if not, then I'd just find you in town..." The man said in a commanding tone, looking down from above.
- But I never would have thought you would pull something like this. - When the man spoke, everyone's body was shaking. It was as if his voice was a law and forced obedience.
Everyone looked at the man with horror, even Lord Flick was shaking, only Lord Feran seemed to be calm and just bowed. Kai at this moment was chaotically thinking about what to do, he obviously couldn't run!
- Lord Flick, I apologize for not introducing myself sooner. I'm a military man, and to tell you the truth, I can't stand these banquets, meaningless conversations and political intrigue. On this trip I'm just a fellow traveler, but the capital is represented by a reliable person... - Saying this, he calmly pointed at Mr. Feran.
- G...g...Sir, how can I...address you? - Shivering, Flick spoke.
- ''Hmm, my name is Lukius, I'm the General of Lunar Brilliance in charge of the border with the beasts! - Calmly said the man
At this moment, everyone in the hall was in complete awe! In the north, the Shadow Sect's territory bordered the wild lands. There were incredibly strong ferocious beasts dwelling there that constantly attacked and assaulted people. For this purpose, a united army of the four empires was created to constantly guard this frontier. Battles are fought there regularly, and sometimes full-scale wars break out.
And it was that same Lukius! He was in charge of the Moon Shine troops on that frontier! Although he wasn't politically involved in the Empire, but it is said that in terms of military influence, he is the most authoritative person in the Empire!
- L.lu... But what are you doing in such a backwater, Honorable General Lukius! - Lord Flick cried out!
- I was returning to the Capital on some business, and I heard about the selection of the younger generation for the Shadow Sect's tournament. And I thought, why don't I watch along the way, perhaps I could find some interesting young people here... As you can see, I wasn't wrong. - Smiling enigmatically, Lukius looked at Kai.
At this moment Kai lay in full rage, he realized that most likely he would not leave here alive. Attempting to assassinate a Lord is a very serious offense. Thinking about it, he decided that he should take this scum with him to hell. Kai slowly began to create a seal behind Flick, but under the pressure, he was doing it much slower than usual.
General Lukius seemed to sense something, suspecting something wrong he frowned slightly. Although he couldn't fully sense the Shadow Mark. With his vast battle experience and superior cultivation realm, he sensed some strange energy fluctuations near Lord Flick. At this moment, he was even a little curious as to what Kai was up to.
When Kai had almost created a seal, he heard a voice in his head:
"Hmm, boy, it seems I underestimated you again, even at the threshold of death you are eager to kill your victim. Seeing your eagerness and the rage in your eyes, I'll assume you have a good reason to do so. I'll give you this opportunity, but if you can't explain yourself later, the next one will vaporize your life." - When that voice in his head subsided, the pressure began to ease off Kai a little.
It seemed that this voice was only heard by him. Lukius didn't even open his mouth.
Without missing a chance, Kai dispelling the seal lightning fast appeared behind Flick. Seeing this, everyone was completely shocked! How dare he do such a thing in front of the General?! How could he even move under such a terrifying pressure?!
While everyone was just starting to think about it, Kai's dagger swept Lord's head off with a lightning fast movement. At this moment, he felt incredibly relieved and smiled evilly. Even if he was sent to hell today, at least he would go there with a clean soul!
- Hmph. - The General hummed, and as if teleporting, he pinned Kai to the ground with a strong blow.
The surrounding tables instantly shattered into splinters, and Kai felt all of his ribs break under the pressure of his leg.
- Boy, for killing the Lord, there is death due to you and your entire family, do you have anything to say? - As if announcing the verdict of the court, Lukius said. Even his intonation made him sound like a military man.
- Heh-heh. Death to the family? That bastard destroyed them all long ago! I don't regret taking his vile soul before I die, it will only make everyone feel better. The people of this region have suffered enough as it is. - Kai said calmly.
- What is this boy talking about? If you don't answer me now, I will destroy all of you after him! - Calmly but menacingly said Lucius, addressing the guards.
At that moment, they immediately fell to their knees and began to tell how things had been going here lately. They seemed to dislike Lord Flick themselves. And in symbiosis with their fear and reverence for the General, they spoke without silence, revealing everything they knew. The more they talked, the more disgust appeared on the faces of those who listened. Little by little they all began to look differently at the headless corpse that lay on the ground.....
- And this is really happening in our Moon Shine Empire?! Trash! - The General waved his hand, causing Flick's corpse to shatter into small pieces. Splattering blood all over the hall so that there wasn't even anything left to bury.
He was angry that such a thing was happening while a bunch of masters were constantly fighting on the border with the beasts, for the quiet lives of such bastards. He shifted his gaze to Kai.
- Kid, I don't deny that you rid the Empire of trash, but that doesn't get rid of your criminal status! Your choice is either execution or you will serve me! - The General declared loudly.
- Pfft, I'd rather die than be someone's bitch. A life of unfreedom is worse than death! - Kai said through his teeth.
- Ha-ha-ha! Good words! Well, then I sentence you to two years of service under my command on the front line, and if you survive after that time, you are free to go to all four sides. How does that sound? - Showing two fingers symbolizing years said Lucius.
- Believe me, kid, I'm only making this generous gesture because I see potential in you. You are not the type of man who should be grown in a greenhouse, it would be much better to temper you in a real war! - The General said loudly, waiting for an answer.
If Kai refused, he would immediately take his life.
Watching this, Kai realized that this man wasn't kidding. Thinking over everything that had just happened and the choice he had been put in front of. He realized that in fact things had worked out much better than he had expected, albeit with its own unexpected nuances....
First, he was able to take full revenge on all those responsible for the death of his family. Secondly, he was just contemplating what he would do once his revenge was complete, and where to steel himself for battle. Isn't war the true field for hardening oneself on the brink of life and death, what could be better? Thirdly he needed a platform where he would find the time and opportunity to enter the Cloud Sphere.
Sure it annoyed him that he would have to be under someone else's command for two years, but it was far better than death. Most importantly, he would be able to steel himself for real battles! This whole situation was daunting, but it was also incredibly interesting! His gamble ended up producing a completely unexpected result.
"Fucking Lucklessness of Luck, hehe!" - Thought Kai and said:
- For the next two years, I am at your service General Lukius! - Smiling with a mouthful of blood pressed to the ground, Kai folded his fist and palm as if saluting the General and slowly began to pass out. He had a bunch of internal injuries now. Don't underestimate the pressure and power of the General's single strike, weaker Cultivators would have died long ago.
- The right choice! - The General, took Kai by his clothes and threw him on his shoulder.
- Okay, clean up and continue the selection process! Quickly! I'm counting on you Counselor Feran. - Lukius nodded to the official and started to leave, while the guards who were standing in fear, quickly came to their senses and started running and fussing!
- Uhh! Uhh! Wait! - A shout was heard and everyone turned their heads in surprise.
At that moment, a drunken fat man ran across the hall, under countless gazes... While they were waiting for the protagonists, they drank a lot. Kai was as if in one eye, but poor Diso could not see the horizon ...
- Don't you touch my brother! I'll cut you bastards to pieces! - Shouted the running fat man.
Everyone looked at him in total horror. Is he a suicide bomber?
Kai half-consciously seemed to hear what was going on and in his head he shouted:
"Oh no! Damn, what an idiot! I told you not to get involved."
- Pfft, hahaha! Interesting, we'll take you too. - Laughing said the General and instantly vanished.
A second later he appeared behind the fat man and with a palm strike to the back of his head knocked him out cold.
To the shocked looks of the crowd, Lukius took Diso by the collar and began to walk away dragging him along the ground.
Everything that happened that evening was a little too confusing. Too amazing events were succeeding each other very quickly.....
After a while the hall was cleaned up, and Mr. Feran calmed everyone down and continued the selection, but all this was happening without Kai and Fatty Diso....