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."

Julia and Daphne joined after

their mockery, Wahid 'aelah smiled

me, I

Maximus suddenly stood up.

—Kracka! —Kracka!

crackled all over his body as he glared at Wahid 'aelah. Raising his hand, a lightning

a better solution. How about

"Sit."

was Octavious's indifferent voice. Turning his head, Maximus glared

me you're not going to jump at the opportunity presented before

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

perfect opportunity for

of

his real

"Hmm, you could tell?"

surprised look appeared

thought that

pity flashed

Ceasar cut in. "I don't

'aelah smiled. He then

everyone in the room, before continuing.

"A person?"

individual riddled with scars formed in the middle of the flames.

I want him.

picture Daphne muttered out

the descriptions

the reports that came from the survivors of the secret operation, everybody knew that the person that Wahid 'aelah

a result of this, everybody

reaction of

I promise you a truce with the Union. We can sign a contract if you don't

"A truce?"

Octavius's voice rang out.

at Wahid 'aelah to make sure that they didn't hear wrongly. Being stared at by five of the strongest people

you did not

of understanding suddenly appeared on the faces of the people

real reason behind

was merely an excuse used to propose the

both Mo Jinhao and Tasos heavily injured from

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

neither party could

you

to buy

however,

the person responsible for injuring his Vice-Leader, as well as Tasos. This was also

one person alone had weakened the Monolith so much that they were forced to call out for a

everyone in the room as

tell you what, I'll make this offer even juicier. From what I've heard, you guys seem to be close to developing

"Right..."

Julia cautiously responded.

over recent years, they had still not quite perfected it yet. At

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

was merely a customary

it. The only reason Wahid 'aelah proposed such a deal was so that it made it seem

just how prideful the people before him

"..."

silence enveloped the room as no one spoke a

a while before

it with the

"Go ahead."

Union, completely covering them whole. This was a sound barrier that was made to

the barrier completely enveloped them, the first one to

take

for a while, but this offer is ridiculous. Did you guys

who single-handedly dealt so much damage to the Monolith as well as saved the backbone of the Union, Daphne couldn't understand why they were even thinking

looking at Daphne, Maximus spoke

What are we supposed to do

job? It's to keep as

responded

nodded at

lives of the citizens. If the war continues,

person that saved our members for the sake of stopping the war between us

"Correct."

"But..."

"Maximus has a point."

in with a complex look

but at the end of the day, if this was the price to pay

"What, you too?"

appeared

Daphne who was beside her,

to save as many people as possible. Sacrifices will be made in the process, and you should know

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