Chapter 78: Grand assembly [2]

I let out a quiet sigh, reaching into my system space to check my status while keeping my eyes on the room.

Above the floor, elevated on a massive stone platform that overlooked the entire hall, sat four giant, luxury thrones. This was where the legendary heroes who had held the line were seated, flanked by the senior elders of the Manesi Capital Alliance. But as I scanned the high platform, I noticed that the fourth central throne was completely empty.

Sitting on the left high throne was Huang Shin, the absolute supreme king of the West, his long beard resting against his robes. In the middle sat Vordan Sylas, the powerful, broad-shouldered king of the South . And on the right high throne sat Queen Veronica of the East .

The moment my eyes locked onto Queen Veronica, I had to admit the rumors were completely true. She was absolutely gorgeous, every single part of her body flawlessly perfect under her flowing silk robes, and her eyes carried a dominating power that made the surrounding space vibrate.

As I was tracking the high thrones, I suddenly felt a unsettling tremor hit my internal core paths. I turned my head toward the shadows near the corner of the high platform, where a silent man in a black clothes sitting there. When he lifted his head slightly, his eyes looked exactly like a snake, glowing with a red light.

’System, run a quick identification scan on that hooded figure near the pillar,’ I thought.

[System Notification: ERROR! Target analysis completely failed!]

[Warning: The system interface cannot track or scale any data lines for this identity! Abandoning tracking protocol, host.]

’Another untrackable powerhouse,’ I thought, breaking off the connection. There were too many hidden identities inside this capital, so there was no use wasting my time on constant scans.

Up on the high platform, Queen Veronica leaned back against her luxury throne, her eyes fixed on the empty seat next to her. ’So he didn’t show up this time either,’ she thought inside her own head, her fingers tapping against the golden armrest. ’I wonder what is he doing right now.’

Vordan Sylas, the king of the South, turned his head toward Huang Shin, bowing his head slightly in a show of formal respect. "King Huang Shin, why didn’t your daughter accompany you to the capital this time? Is she not always managing your travel registries?"

Huang Shin let out a long sigh, his wrinkled hand stroking his beard. "I don’t even know where that girl is running around anymore. She always leaves without telling me a single word. Now that she is getting big, she doesn’t listen to my administrative guidelines at all. But I told her to complete her intensive core training for the upcoming battles, so I think she must be hiding in some mountain valley to practice her stances."

Hearing those words, Queen Veronica suddenly caught something in her mind. Her beautiful face turned completely serious, a look of pure frustration flaring in her eyes as her white teeth clenched together.

’ I see... so that’s how it is,’ Veronica thought angrily, her aura suddenly growing deadly, dangerous, and full of intense spiritual fire. ’That bitch is always revolving around his territory. I know her tricks. She must be down in the lower provinces trying to seduce my King Marco right now while I am stuck up here doing nothing!’ She sigh ’Haaa... once I meet Marco again, I am definitely going to make him mine.’

The terrifying wave of magic coming off her throne made the air in the room feels different, Vordan Sylas felt the dangerous pressure hitting his side, a drop of sweat breaking out on his forehead as he stared at her in total confusion.

"What happened to her all of a sudden? All is normal there and I and king Huang shin didn’t do even anything wrong right, ? "

Down on the sheets, I watched the high thrones shake from her sudden outburst before I turned back to look at Suzy. Her arms were still crossed tightly under her chest, her curves looking even bigger against the silk of her dress.

I reached down slowly, my fingers gently catching the edge of her wide teal-blue ribbon under the table. "Okay, I get it, partner. From now on, I will buy whatever clothes you choose for me. I will follow your direct design guidelines for the entire journey. Just lower your arms before the guards think we are starting a trade war, okay?."

Suzy kept her face turned away, but the tension in her shoulders completely melted. A soft, beautiful smile appeared on her lips as she successfully completed her tease, though she maintained her serious executive posture as she slowly uncrossed her arms, letting her hand rest on her lap and sitting in normal position now with her Both legs down on sheet and she looks better from before now. Her sword resting near her.

Up on the platform, Queen Veronica’s eyes suddenly scanned down into the crowd, locking straight onto our table. She watched the way I was holding Suzy’s sleeve ribbon, a longing look appearing in her eyes. "What a great couple...i wish i could do something like that with marco" Veronica sighed , pressing her finger gently against her forehead as she let out a small groan. ’Ahh... Marco... I want to see you again so badly.’

High King Huang Shin looked at the clock tower outside the window, realizing the timeline had reached its final peak limit. He looked at the empty throne one last time, a grim expression showing on his face. ’So he is truly not arriving, huh.’

Huang Shin stood up from his throne, his aura expanding outward to fill every single corner of the giant hall.

The entire room went completely silent in less than a second. Not a single king, clan elder, or guard dared to speak another word as the supreme pressure locked down the space.

"All the people present here," Huang Shin’s voice resonated across the room, carrying an absolute authority that settled the entire layout. "You all know the exact reason why we are gathered at this summit today. The Gate of Dimensions is opening in ninety days. Let’s start the real meeting."