The villain's side of the novel



Four days later, deep within a forest near the borders of Iskar City...

Amidst the dense jungle, a young man in his twenties observed a colossal army of over ten thousand soldiers, clad in heavy armor, marching towards Iskar City.

"Looks like they've chosen a direct assault," the young man remarked, his gaze fixed on a small blue magic stone hovering before him.

"It's a formidable army. The Parada family's chances of victory seem bleak at the moment," a voice emanated from the tiny stone.

"Yes, even with Montaser, it will be a daunting task to overcome this army and its leaders alone," chimed in another voice from the same blue stone.

"And those formations will prove to be quite troublesome. What are your thoughts, Distributor?" inquired a third voice.

"Truth be told, our operatives have been struggling to gather intelligence on the Parada family as of late. We're uncertain about the preparations Iskar City might have made. However, the power of the Parada family runs deeper than it appears, and they must possess some means to confront this situation," the young man responded, his eyes locked on the massive army.

The Distributors Organization operated in utmost secrecy, unknown to all but their exclusive clients. Even the most influential families and even the Three Kingdoms and ancient bloodlines were unaware of their existence. The organization's primary function was to collect crucial information regarding the upcoming war's developments and present it exclusively to their clients, the most powerful participating families.

The Distributors worked in a manner similar to journalists in Yassine's world. The small blue stone served as a rare magical tool, transmitting live audio and visual feeds to the organization's clients. Given the recent peculiar activities of the Parada family, the organization had decided to utilize this battle as an opportunity to gauge their true strength.

Now, the most influential families and organizations on the human continent were eagerly watching the live broadcast, seeking to discern whether the Parada family had truly diminished from a dragon to a feeble serpent or if they were merely in a dormant state, soon to reawaken.

Within the heart of the army, seven men rode on horseback, moving as a cohesive unit. The sheer aura emanating from them suggested that they were the most formidable warriors within the entire army.

"Why hasn't the Parada family made an appearance yet?" questioned Stevan, the head of Nilan City.

"Perhaps they're planning for a defensive battle within the city," speculated the Mayor of Maulam City.

"But we haven't received any intelligence indicating the family's preparations. I have a dreadful feeling about this," expressed the mayor of Weidan City.

"We still have a considerable distance to cover before reaching the city. They'll surely reveal themselves once we draw nearer," reassured Kamal, the Mayor of Rockys City.

"They must be trembling in fear, those dogs daring to bite the hand that feeds them," remarked Stevan, before...

"Looks like some dogs have found the courage to bite their masters," a cold, enraged voice resonated through the air, interrupting Stevan's sentence. Although the voice was low, it carried with it a distinct, chilling tone that everyone present could discern.

"What? What is this sound...?" exclaimed one of the soldiers.

"Can anyone identify the source?"

"I can't see anyone. Let's employ our spiritual senses."

"Look over there!" one of the soldiers exclaimed, pointing towards the sky.

All eyes turned toward the soldier's indicated direction, and there it was...

A group of thirteen individuals floated in the sky, their gazes cold and brimming with anger as they surveyed the army below.

"Are these the forces dispatched by Iskar City?" inquired the soldier.

"Thirteen individuals, hahaha

! It seems this battle will be easier than anticipated," chuckled another soldier. While they acknowledged the strength possessed by those suspended in mid-air, they failed to consider them as formidable opponents. After all, their army consisted of fourteen thousand soldiers, outnumbering the opposition by thirteen.

Yet, not everyone shared the soldiers' optimism...

"T...this can't be... Adam!" Kamal stammered, his face turning pale as he locked eyes with the elderly man donning a majestic white beard. The way Adam looked at them made it seem as if they were already lifeless corpses.

Kamal wasn't the sole individual taken aback by Adam's presence.

"How is this possible? Our spies confirmed that Adam's injuries were incurable... Could they have received assistance from that family?" a voice filled with surprise emanated from the blue stone.

"No, that's impossible! I'm certain there has been no contact between these two families in recent years," declared the Distributor firmly.

"It appears he has already regained 90% of his power. The method he employed to heal himself must be truly remarkable," another spectator exclaimed with keen interest.

"And who are those individuals donning servant uniforms?" someone queried.

"They must be the elite servants of the Parada family," answered the Distributor.

"Elite servants? What is this?"

"They are the most powerful fighting unit within the Parada family, comprising the strongest servants in the Parada Palace," elucidated the Distributor.

"What? Why were we not informed of this earlier?" an angry voice interjected.

"Because I wasn't certain of their existence. They operate as a highly secretive squad, known only to the members of the Parada family council. Even when we had spies within the Parada Palace, we could never be sure if they truly existed. They work exclusively within the main facility, an impenetrable stronghold for any infiltrator," the Distributor explained.

"Oh! I once heard a rumor about them, but I dismissed it. The rumor claimed that all elite servants surpass the Sixth Kingdom in strength and hold vital positions within Iskar City. Among their ranks are ministers and judges, among others. Due to their significance, the Parada family closely guards their existence. Furthermore, to mobilize them, the council members must unanimously agree to the decision," rapidly spoke one of the voices.

"But the members of the Parada Family Council are not present in Iskar. They cannot convene... which means!"

"Yes, Fray Parada is the one who summoned them. It signifies that Fray possesses absolute control over the Parada family," the Distributor disclosed, casting an observant gaze upon the black-haired young man floating in the sky, his expression devoid of emotion.

Meanwhile...

"Leave no one alive," commanded Fray, his gaze icy as he fixated upon the army below.

"Understood, sir," acknowledged Norman, the commander of the Elite Servants' Unit.

"Heh-heh-heh-heh... Prepare for your impending doom, you bastards," Casper sneered, his lips curling into a twisted smile.