Chapter 2264 A New Year, A New Era

Meanwhile, on the other side, Santiago had been missing for an entire day.

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Emmanuel had yet to hear any news of him. On the morning of New Year’s Eve, after sharing an early celebratory dinner with Mackenzie and the others, he set out to meet up with Ethan.

His task was clear: to ensure the safety of Ethan and the congressional officials accompanying him to Divine Mountain’s Chapel of Oros.

At that very moment, countless forces and influential figures had already arrived ahead of them, having made their way there a day earlier.

That same day, Gwain led Wyatt and several elite warriors of the Lannister family up the mountain. After all, once Ethan completed the blessing ceremony for the new year, the true spectacle awaited–a clash that had seized the attention of the entire nation.

It was the battle hailed as the ultimate showdown on Divine Mountain. A duel that would determine the honor of the nation and the dignity of Shoiya–Yorick’s challenge against the leader of the Eight Supremes, the Zen Master.

Wyatt gazed up at the towering peak, its slopes veiled in mist, and murmured in quiet awe, “The rumors didn’t exaggerate. Divine Mountain truly lives up to its legendary name.”

Though Gwain was proud and ambitious, he did not dismiss the sentiment. Instead, he let out a cool, confident laugh. “Divine Mountain… A fitting place for me to claim the pinnacle of martial arts.”

“Hah! Exactly!”

“This new year will mark the rise of the Lannister family, led by none other than Mr. Gwain!”

“In the years to come, even if the people forget the name of their leader, they will all remember this- Gwain is the strongest warrior in the land!”

The loyal retainers wasted no time in showering him with praise.

Wyatt said nothing, but anticipation burned in his eyes. Tomorrow, he would finally witness just how powerful Gwain had become.

“Hmph. Not just the strongest in this nation.”

The moment Gwain spoke, the sycophantic voices fell silent. Some exchanged uncertain glances.

“I will be the strongest in the world.”

With that declaration, he lifted his chin, his expression unreadable.

A brief pause stretched between them, and then, as if on cue, his retainers erupted into agreement.

“Yes! The strongest in the world!”

“The greatest under heaven!”

“The mightiest in the universe!”

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did satisfaction

begin their ascent, a honeyed playful

what a coincidence,

what a coincidence it

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none other than Chiara. She had come alone, save for a single

are you climbing the mountain by yourself? Where

let out a soft sigh, avoiding the

rippled through

they say Maxwell really died

set to inherit the

about to be cast

the murmurs could grow louder, Gwain spoke. “Chiara, since we’ve

we’re all Lannisters at

isn’t worth your

for you there, you can always return. By tomorrow, when Mr. Gwain stands victorious at the peak, the Lannister family’s prestige will eclipse even that of the nation’s leader. When that happens, the Big Four

voices swelled

only a moment before offering a

with a graceful nod, eager to join the group on

Zovince, its towering peaks stretching skyward in

mountainside, transforming it into a silver expanse that

ridges rose and fell like rolling waves, some jagged and steep,

and restaurants nestled among the rugged

those establishments remained open, welcoming visitors

Lannister family made their way un the winding mountain nath

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of clear streams weaving through the rocky terrain. Water trickled over smooth stones, its

by the scenery, pausing now and then to take it all in. Yet each time, she hesitated, reluctant to slow Gwain’s pace. She kept

can enjoy

considered for a moment before nodding.

“Yes.”

toward a modest establishment just ahead before turning to Chiara. “That place looks decent. The window seats should offer a perfect

smile.

delay, they entered the establishment

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