Yianni's voice sliced through the tension, icy and defiant. "What do you think will happen if we decide to take action, Dravon War King?" Youcef's laughter erupted, dripping with mockery. "Oh? It seems we'll have to raze the Forladtt Land. Shall I give it a try?" The threat was unmistakable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWyot's eyes widened in shock. After a brief pause, he sprang into action, landing directly in front of the group of Holy Maidens and blocking their path.
James and the others descended from the void, appearing behind Wyot.
"Who dares to block our Holy Maidens' path? Do you have a death wish?" an imposing middle-aged man, clad in vibrant armor, boomed as he emerged from the group of guards.
Upon seeing Wyot, the man's demeanor shifted to scornful amusement. "Oh? Look who it is. It's the impartial Dravon War King, the so-called pillar of the empire." Wyot's face darkened. "Where did these women cfrom, Maginsa?" Maginsa Dozzelli looked at him and replied nonchalantly, "These are prisoners of war. Why is the Dravon War King concerned about them?" Jainterjected coldly. "That doesn't sound right. You just claimed they were Holy Maidens a moment ago." Maginsa's gaze turned contemptuous as he looked at Jaime. "Who are you to meddle in Doom Race's affairs? So what if they are Sacred Maidens? This is our tradition." "How audacious and unscrupulous," Jasaid disdainfully. Then, he turned to Wyot and added, "Don't the Dooms know that the empire has issued a decree prohibiting any race, world, or sect from forcibly taking and exploiting women? Violators will face severe punishment Wyot was livid. He seized Maginsa by the neck and demanded, "Explain yourself. If you dare tarnish the Dooms' reputation, I'll make sure you regret it." Maginsa's face reddened as he choked out, "Wyot, this is beyond your control. You have no authority here." Enraged, Wyot tightened his grip, lifting Maginsa off the ground. "I've tolerated your disrespect for the sake of the great elder. But if you continue to ruin the Dooms' name, I'll show no mercy." Maginsa struggled, shouting, "Why don't you ask Halueth about this, Wyot? I'm only following orders!" Wyot froze at the mention of Halueth, a shiver running through his body.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJames observed with narrowed eyes, realizing that the internal power struggles within the Dooms were more complex than he had imagined. Even Wyot, who had significant status, lacked authority within his own race.
After a brief moment, Wyot released Maginsa and clenched his fists. Suddenly, a terrifying aura erupted from his body, causing strong winds to whip around and dark clouds to gather. The oppressive force caused Maginsa, his guards, and the group of Holy Maidens to pale and writhe in pain.
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