Chapter 308: There won't be any trace of You and..... Your Kingdom!!
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A few minutes earlier,
"WINNER: ASHER ELI"
As the announcement echoed through the arena, declaring Asher Eli the winner, a tense atmosphere engulfed the higher platform where King Theo, son of Carter Theo, stood.
"F-Father?" King Theo trembled, his eyes fixed on the grotesque sight of Kayden's fallen form.
"ggtrrrrr" Carter gritted his teeth with a mix of anger and a subtle hint of..... fear?
'W-What is he? Could Eli be just a mortal, or is he using some artifact to conceal his true power?' Carter wondered, his face showing a slight pallor as he contemplated the enigma that was Asher Eli.
'Sigh' Internally sighing, Carter noted the worry etched on his son's face.
"Son, we have to do it... You have to do it!" Carter's tone was serious, emphasizing the urgency of their situation and plan to proceed.
"B-But Father, he is..." King Theo flinched and hesitated, merely pointing to Eli with trembling hands as fear itched in his face.
Sure, just like anyone, he was also scared of Eli after seeing how Kayden was being 'treated' by Eli.
Observing his son's momentary cowardice, Carter couldn't suppress a wave of frustration.
'Even though I couldn't become strong physically, at least I used my intellect and knowledge to sustain myself in this world, removing obstacles like my own brothers and sisters...
and yet the heir to my legacy, destined to surpass me in every aspect..... is cowering in fear!!!' Carter couldn't help but think critically.
"What is your name?" Carter questioned, his gaze penetrating.
"F-Father?"
"Tell me!!"
"K-King Theo"
"And what does that 'King' signify?"
"...."
"Answer Me!!"
"So that everyone knows I am their only 'King'" King Theo responded, and inwardly, 'And in case any illegitimate pops up and tries to seize the throne!'.
"Yes, that's why I gave you that splendid and wonderful name. So that anyone who calls you always remembers you are a 'King', My son, who is King Theo, the one and only true heir of Theos Kingdom.... " Carter explained, grinning as he recalled the reasoning behind his son's name. However, inwardly, he had other thoughts 'Just in case I ever have knocked some woman and forget about you...
I don't want a mixed-blood inheriting the throne!'
"Pfft--" The unintentional humour in Carter's inner musings elicited laughter from an unseen observer who overheard his private thoughts.
Carter furrowed his brows as he turned his attention to Adriana, who was still gazing at the unfolding events in the stadium....
'Tsk, I forgot she could hear our thoughts.... Thank God I didn't think anything dangerous' he silently chided himself, making a mental note to be more cautious. Enjoy stories on m_v lem|p-yr
But the real person was someone who was staying invisible....
Regardless,
"So, remember, my son, you are the future King of our Kingdom...
The Hero failed to uphold justice....
People are in need....
A true Hero....
Therefore, now is your time, son.
Even if you aren't a hero chosen by the gods, as the future King, you have to show your determination for our Kingdom....
Let them know... This world not only revolves around the Heroes but also you..... by any means!!
Most of all.... Those two are in need of a true Hero" Carter pointed towards Kira and Kyra.
"Be their saviour and become far beyond Kayden!!"
The words echoed with a surge of determination, and King Theo felt his blood boil in anger. He slowly directed his gaze towards the two girls, who wore expressions of difficulty and distress.
Not knowing those two were merely taken aback by Eli's emotional story. They couldn't answer Eli's question.... Even though they were Saintesses, a helping hand to the poor.... They felt helpless in that situation.
But for our new emerging Hero, it was like they were disgusted by Eli's ugly actions....
"!!!!" His boiling blood intensified.
"Go, my son!!" Carter encouraged him with a slight push and a smile.
'Thud!!' King Theo landed in the arena, taking a powerful stance.
With a Powerful and commanding voice that demanded attention,
"I, King Theo, Son of Carter Theo ask you to du---"
'sling'
'Thud'
'splash'
"Oops... I thought it was a bug" Eli remarked casually.
"KKKYYYAAAAAAA!!!"
"AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!"
Carter's mouth hung open, his eyes widened, and he turned into a statue upon witnessing his only son's decapitation.
"Pffftt--" Lilith struggled to contain her laughter, covering her mouth in an attempt to stifle the amusement, 'C-C-ome on, L-Lilith!!...pfft...D-don't...ppffttt....Laugh!!!'
Adriana frowned at Lilith, who was trying her best not to laugh. Even Lilith's face turned red as she attempted to suppress her laughter.
'What happened?' Adriana wondered but decided to ignore Lilith for the moment, focusing on Carter, who had jumped onto the fighting area where his son's head was rolling on the ground.
'Ha...ehe...Did he really have to do that?' Head Master laughed weakly, a hint of pain in his voice.
He had been working more than his salary amounts and now.... Sighing, He followed Carter, who seemed on the verge of going berserk.
Adriana sighed, 'Well, My Eli is surely unpredictable sometimes' she thought, shaking her head, and followed Head Master.
As for Lilith... Well, she was already standing beside her husband, checking for any visible wounds. Of course, no one knew she was there except for the person she was examining.
"ASHER ELI!!!" Carter roared, releasing his pressure and killing intent.
"IT'S ME!!" Eli also shouted while waving the 'Peace' sign but,
"Ouch"
then winced and rubbed his arm with a pained expression as Lilith's voice echoed in his mind,
[Don't provoke!! You've already had enough fights!! Hmph, let's go home!!]
Hearing Lilith's adorable voice, Eli had the sudden urge to kiss her, but he decided it wasn't the right time with so many people around..... Plus, he enjoyed the challenge of facing the hero.
Now he could see the difference in his significant improvement over the first hurdle....
The audience, who were on the verge of leaving, suddenly sat back down with curious and thrilled expressions.
"Are they going fight?"
Was the collective thought that ran through their minds.
"HOW DAR---"
"Yeah, Yeah, I dare. So what?
He appeared out of nowhere...
You know, 'sniff', 'sniff' I got kind of scared and hurt him a little" Eli acted like innocent which only made the situation even more tense.
Seeing his acting not working, Eli's expression changed,
"Regardless of what happened....
He started asking for a... duel? Right after my fight with Kayden?
What the hell was that?
Am I supposed to fight each and every one of your servants?
We mad.... No, You made a deal, and I finished the deal.
So, it's finished, That's all!!
I don't want another pain in the butt!" Eli looked at Theo's dead body, which was currently being taken to the revival chamber.
"You can leave now!!" Eli declared, waving his hand dismissively as if the decision rested solely in his hands.
The audacity in his gesture conveyed an air of indifference, a stark reminder of his power over the situation.... acting like a big shot!!
However,
"He..hehe...hehehehe" Carter's laughter echoed, sending a chilling shiver through everyone's spine.
"Hmm?" Eli frowned, his eyes narrowing slightly as he observed Carter's unusual reaction.
"Y-You are a coward, Ash... No, a mere toy yo---aaarrrhhhhh!!" Carter's furious shout was abruptly cut off by an intense, overwhelming pressure that pressed him down..... bringing a silence in the surroundings.
"You've been talking too much... for a mere king from a small land!!" Adriana's emotionless voice resounded, her words dripping with disdain.
Adriana, who had previously maintained her composed demeanour, finally snapped, revealing a side of her that had been controlling.
"V-Vampi-----" Head Master, attempting to intervene, was about to utter a warning, but a single glance from Adriana made a shiver run down his spine. The unspoken threat in her gaze silenced him..... an underlying sense of fear bloomed in his heart.
'Ha...aha...ahaha.... I guess, the monster's friend should also be a monster, right?' Head Master's thoughts were tinged with a newfound fear as he contemplated the unfolding events.
'Step, Step'
The surroundings turned silent, the echoes of Adriana's steps creating an atmosphere of fear and.... excitement? causing others to involuntarily swallow their saliva.
She stood before Carter, Adriana's gaze pierced through him, her presence dominating the entire arena. The once defiant and barking man now sweated profusely, appearing like a pig ready to be slaughtered.
"Hrrrrr!" Carter strained every ounce of his energy to lift his body, yet it proved futile against the overwhelming pressure exerted by the Vampire Queen.
"I chose to stay silent before because I was the one who interrupted the duel and hurt your Kingdom's Hero, but..." Adriana's voice, cold and firm, echoed through the arena as the pressure on Carter continued to increase.
In truth, she wasn't the one who had harmed him, but as Lilith's subordinate and friend, she felt the need to bear the consequences of Lilith's actions.
Adriana continued, her words cutting through the tension in the air,
"... but aren't you taking it too much?
Calling us monsters...
Labeling us cowards and backstabbers..."
Soon, the shadows of two people appeared before Carter..... his protectors.
"Vampire Queen, Pleas----"
'Thud!'
Before one of the protectors could finish his plea, a swift movement from Adriana resulted in one of them disappearing, leaving behind only a soul crystal.
'Gulp'
The remaining protector gulped audibly as his legs trembled in fear.
"Move!" Adriana commanded, her gaze unwavering, but she didn't spare even a glance at the trembling protector. Her eyes remained fixated on Carter, who was now coughing up blood.
Although the protector's legs quivered with fear, he hesitated to move.
'Thud!'
Once again, a soul crystal fell to the ground, leaving the audience in dead silence, their eyes wide with shock and fear.
It wasn't the Vampire Queen, but instead, a red-blue-haired woman wearing a maid outfit who appeared out of nowhere..... was none other than Adriana's personal Head Maid.
Carter's eyes turned hazy as if he struggled to breathe under the pressure that seemed to engulf him.
"I will ignore your disrespect to me and my people for only one time,
But the next time you use those words and Call him like that...
I promise you.... there won't be any trace of You and..... Your kingdom!!!" Adriana declared, her face exuding a deadly seriousness.
"!!!!"
The people of Theos Kingdom shivered in shock, and even those from Fallen couldn't help but feel the tension and awe.
'Does our Queen really go to this level for a mere mortal?' they wondered.
But then,
A mysterious voice broke the silence, echoing with profound energy,
"It looks like the Vampire Queen of the Fallen Continent truly desires another war,
or
Did she forget that the Sapien Continent doesn't have only one kingdom?" The voice seemed to come from nowhere, filling the arena.
"!!!" Carter's eyes lit up with hope at the arrival of the newcomer.
A golden-haired man, adorned with jewelled ornaments and a shirtless form showcasing an impressive eight-pack, landed before Head Master with a majestic presence.