The Rise of the Black Plain

When listening to the Terry family patriarch, Minos' grandfather did not think such a man exaggerated since it was indeed unusual. So he thought about how to respond politely and moderately to this individual's questions, which should be more or less the same as those of the other people there.

"I understand your doubts. But Minos is much stronger than we think and will be able to grow up very quickly. At the same time, as I said, I will be advising him for three years. Then, it won't be as if he will take over all my responsibilities immediately." He seriously said.

"Minos won't be the sect master right away?" One of the few women there asked in doubt.

"He will be, but only with fewer powers. I will gradually pass on my duties to him over these three years." Oswald answered without delay. "First, I will pass smaller responsibilities to him, eventually increasing the complexity of the problems for him to solve."

"But it will only be three years? That's too little!" One of the level 77 individuals there said, not liking the idea that the Coleman family patriarch and sect master would leave in such a short time.

They all knew Oswald's goal since this man had been talking about leaving for the Divine Continent when he 'retired' for over a thousand years. So they knew the meaning of his words, which this white-haired and white-bearded man had said moments ago.

Consequently, they thought they would lose a level 79 expert while being 'left' under a young man's responsibility. Such a person was not even 40 years old and was only a Spiritual Emperor!

That was worrying!

"Three years is more than enough." Minos said his first words to those people, once again speaking without fear, just treating them like ordinary people, as he did with everyone else.

In Minos' opinion, in 3 years, he would be at the peak of the 7th stage, level 69, not far from advancing to the 8th stage. So for him, the challenges of being a sect master would not be so problematic by then, which made him so confident.

But of course, the people there did not know him as well as he knew himself, which naturally generated the reaction they had after his words.

"Is three years enough? You can't even solve your own problems in the northern region. So how will you become a good sect master in that time?" An individual from the Terry family asked.

Another person, this time from the Moss family, the house of Ivory, questioned Emperor Stuart. "Speaking of which, how do you intend to be in charge of two organizations that are in conflict simultaneously? I mean, your situation on the Black Plain doesn't look promising, and ours isn't likely to change much in just three years either."

Oswald made room for Minos to speak as this young man stepped forward. "I will help this sect deal with the problem with the Saints Killing Sect, and only after that will I solve my problems with Abe Vogel."

"You're going to help us?"

"You're only going to solve your problems afterward?"

The people in that place found Minos' answer strange, as it seemed rather odd.

'What kind of leader leaves to solve his state's problems after helping other organizations? Isn't it the norm to put one's own life on track before helping others?' One of the women there wondered.

On the other hand, the patriarch Terry was shocked by the response of that young man who thought he could help them. "What are you going to deal with? Are you out of your mind? How can someone at your level change anything on the battlefield? I don't deny your strength, but you are far from it, Minos."

Minos shook his shoulders and said. "I have my own methods. As for whether you believe it or not, it won't matter. I will do what I have to do, and you will eventually see whether or not I can keep my word."

Jeffrey Terry was a little bothered by the words of that brown-haired young man, but he could not say anything against it. If Minos were to prove himself, he would pay to see it happen!

On the battlefield, it would be much easier for Lance to deal with the young emperor from the north than through mercenaries attacking the Black Plain.

With that said, Oswald then asked. "I want you to give that confidence Minos needs for him to start acting as sect master. We will still have plenty of time before he gains crucial responsibility in the sect, so you will have plenty of time to ask any questions."

"But sect master, I think we should at least put him through the tests for the position of sect master. I think it's unfair to those who have competed for this to simply be surprised by this decision, which favors someone who has never proven himself to the sect." One of Coleman's family elders said this. Although he favored the sect master's decision, he did not want his family to be questioned in the future just because of this.

But then, an individual from the Terry family said in a provocative tone. "That's not the most important point. The point here is Minos clearly wants to use us to solve his problems."

"Tsk!"

"I don't know if you guys have forgotten, but I remember perfectly well the day Minos said he wasn't interested in our organization..." This Terry said, looking at the faces of his colleagues. "I don't know, but to me, it looks like he only decided on vying for that position now that it's convenient for him."

"Are you saying that it wouldn't have been convenient before? What kind of joke is that?" Minos laughed, feeling that person should be a clown.

Before, he had only not accepted it because of his pride. But even then, it would be highly convenient for him to gain the position of future sect master.

Oswald did not let his grandson go any further and talk nonsense, saying the following. "That is not true. Minos had already agreed to become master of the Gray Clouds Sect more than four years ago. It's just that I kept it a secret to avoid trouble."

The patriarch of the Terry family frowned even more upon hearing this, feeling how this old fox was playing against them. 'So everything was already prepared for Minos? It seems Lance was right in some of his plans...'

"In any case, Minos will not be empowered to take our people to the Black Plain until the war against the Saints Killing Sect is over. Then that won't be a concern. As for the rest of us, he won't take any tests since he doesn't have time for that."

"Sigh..."

"Give him some breathing room. With this decision, Minos will be fighting two wars simultaneously." He showed those people a good reason why they should not demand that such a young emperor have to go through stupid trials.

After hearing that, most people there understood that Minos would soon begin to get involved on the battlefield against the Saints Killing Sect. Then, they put aside the idea of taking traditional tests for him.

There was nothing better than evaluating a warrior in a real war!

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