The Author's POV

Chapter 284

[Union headquarters, 120th floor]

Inside a dimly lit room, five of the seven heads of the Union sat on a large round table.

Being some of the most powerful people in the human domain, they were individuals whose decisions could decide the lives of millions. As a result, multiple oppressive auras enveloped the room.

Anyone below rank would simply faint under this pressure.

"I presume you all know why we're meeting right?"

A tall robust man with dirt blond hair spoke up. Just his casual words caused the air around him to crackle as thin lightning bolts revolved around his body.

He was Maximus von Dexteroi, third in the Hero ranking, and one of the seven heads of the Union.

"Hmm, It'd be strange if we didn't. Especially after that rat's betrayal."

A snaked-eyed person replied. He was seventh in the Hero ranking, Ceasar Kuliner.

An extremely famous Hero that was renowned for his dagger techniques that could mutilate opponents with a single look.

"Who would've thought that Tasos was a traitor."

"...Mhm, I guess looks can be deceiving."

Two melodious voices rang inside of the room.

The voices belong to Julia Romantica and Daphne Lawrence, respectively second and ninth in the hero rankings.

Adorned in jewelry and piercings, Daphne was a black woman. As one would expect, she had a wild beauty to her that would make any man grovel at her feet.

On the other hand, sitting next to her was Julia who in contrast to her was tall slim white beauty with white hair and blue eyes. Most frightening about her was her power, as she was only one rank behind the number one spot.

"Quiet, the meeting is about to start."

A soft voice suddenly enveloped the whole room. The moment the voice spoke, everyone subconsciously stopped speaking.

That was because the person who had just spoken was the number one ranked hero in the human domain, 'The sovereign', Octavious Hall.

The most powerful human in existence.

With brown hair and languid eyes that seemed to be devoid of any emotion, an aura of oppression and destruction exuded from his body. Completely suppressing the other auras in the room.

The power radiating from his body was so strong, that with every breath he took, tangible mana appeared in the air.

Closing his eyes, Octavious suddenly waved his hand.

"Let's begin."

The moment he waved his hand, the space in front of him tore apart and a small black void appeared out of thin air.

"Thank you for having me."

An ethereal voice suddenly rang inside of the room.

Not long after, a silhouette stepped out of the void. With ruby-red eyes that glistened underneath the lights of the room, long-cascading black hair, and fair skin, a male figure leisurely walked out of the portal.

Stepping out of the void, the man casually looked around and bowed his head slightly.

"Been a while since I last saw you, heads."

Indifferently staring at the man who had just entered the room, Octavious's mouth opened.

"Wahid 'aelah"

"In the flesh."

Also known as the one above all in Arabic, and the head of the Monolith.

Not much was known about him, but what everyone in the room could feel from the faint undulations of magic resonating from his body was that his power was on par with Octavious, if not even stronger.

The room instantly became tense.

"It seems like everyone is here."

Taking a seat all the way over on the other side of the table, Wahid 'aelah propped both of his elbows on the table before supporting his chin with his hands that were interlocked together.

"I'm sure you heads know why I asked to meet, right?"

"You wish to stop the war?"

Maximus coldly spoke from the side.

"Correct."

"Psh, so you want to stop a war you guys started, just like that?"

"You only want to cease the war now that you guys suffered a loss at our hands? Laughable."

"Indeed."

the side. Julia and

mockery, Wahid 'aelah

are the seve..scuse me, I meant

Maximus suddenly stood up.

—Kracka! —Kracka!

crackled all over his body as he glared at Wahid 'aelah. Raising his hand, a lightning bolt that was filled with

better solution. How about I just kill you and stop

"Sit."

voice. Turning

tell me you're not going to

same room. The leader of the Monolith was present in the same

the perfect opportunity for them

of any emotions,

his real

"Hmm, you could tell?"

surprised look appeared on Wahid 'aelah's

thought that I had fooled

of pity flashed Wahid 'aelah

tell us what you want." Ceasar cut in. "I don't have much time to

smiled.

'aelah casually looked at everyone in the room, before continuing. "...to

"A person?"

individual riddled with scars formed in the middle of the flames. Turning his head and looking at

I want him. Subject

picture

fit the descriptions of the person that saved Amon,

survivors of the secret operation, everybody knew that the person that Wahid 'aelah wanted was the same person that had

result of this, everybody

the reaction of the others, Wahid

Give him to us, and I promise you a truce with the Union. We can sign a contract if you don't believe

"A truce?"

Octavius's voice rang out.

to make sure that they didn't hear wrongly. Being stared at by five

did not hear

suddenly appeared on the faces of the people

the real reason behind the

an excuse used

suffering similar large losses with both Mo Jinhao and Tasos heavily injured from the explosion, the two organizations at the moment couldn't afford to

was especially so given the fact that they both lost multiple ranked heroes. If the war continued, then both organizations would be

put, neither party

what do you think about my

meeting was to buy enough time for both organizations to

it was that, however, Wahid 'aelah wasn't lying when he said he

his Vice-Leader, as well as Tasos. This was also excluding the many

person alone had weakened the Monolith so much that they

felt by everyone in the room

From what I've heard, you guys seem to be close to developing portals but

"Right..."

Julia cautiously responded.

in portal technology over recent years, they had still not quite perfected it yet. At least not for

better, in exchange for revealing what you are missing, as well as proposing the truce, I want you guys to help us find 876. How about it?

was merely a customary

knew that humanity was close to developing portals. At most a year or two, and they would achieve it. The only

prideful the people before him

"..."

the room as no

a while

discuss it with the

"Go ahead."

black barrier formed around the five heads of the Union, completely covering them whole. This was a

them, the first one to speak

take

while, but this offer is ridiculous. Did you guys forget that if not for

to the Monolith as well as saved the backbone of

at Daphne, Maximus spoke

What are we supposed

to keep as

responded

nodded at

citizens. If the war continues, a lot

members for the sake of stopping the

"Correct."

"But..."

"Maximus has a point."

with a complex look

this was the price to pay in order to stop the war, she

"What, you too?"

appeared on

looking at Daphne who was beside her,

as possible. Sacrifices will be made in the process, and you should know better than

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