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Chapter 563: Threat of War (2)
"Afraid? Why should I be afraid?"
His words made Dariel fall silent. He narrowed his eyes as a dangerous aura emanated from his body.
"Are you truly certain? If so, then the Holy Empire of Valtanir will intervene. When that happens, you must be prepared to bear the consequences," he said in a cold, serious tone.
The reason the five kings were so bold was because he had been moving behind the scenes, guiding them from the shadows. He intended to inflict heavy losses on the Great Velmora Empire.
But if it escalated into war, he would have to step in no matter what. Otherwise, the five kingdoms would surely lose, and that would be dangerous for the Holy Valtanir Empire.
The five kings were greatly surprised by Dariel’s firm declaration. If it were only the five of them, they might still hesitate and feel afraid.
After all, the Great Velmora Empire’s strength was undeniable. But if the Holy Valtanir Empire joined them, that would be a different matter.
Ragan looked at Dariel calmly. Folding his arms across his chest, he said, "I’m not afraid. Even if you intervene, it won’t change the fact that I still hold the upper hand."
Dariel was puzzled by his confidence.
"What do you mean?" he asked without realizing it.
Ragan grinned and replied calmly, "If you join forces to attack my empire, I cannot guarantee that the Singularity of Chaos will remain uninvolved."
The moment the name "Singularity of Chaos" was mentioned, everyone froze. They had expected Ragan to threaten them with his military strength.
They had not expected him to use the Singularity of Chaos as his backing.
"Using the Singularity of Chaos as your shield? Ragan Lorian, you’re truly shameless!" Dariel spat angrily.
He had never expected Ragan to stoop so low as to invoke the name of the Singularity of Chaos.
Ragan didn’t care in the slightest. Dariel often relied on his father’s name, the Singularity of Light. Why couldn’t he do the same?
Moreover, the Singularity of Chaos and Elina were very close. It would be a waste not to make use of that man’s reputation.
"Anyway, that’s my decision. If you still insist, I don’t mind going to war. But remember—the Great Velmora Empire stands where it does today because we are a conquering nation. I have no problem stripping you of the power you are so proud of," Ragan said sternly.
The five kings shuddered at his words. None of them dared to argue, because everything he said was true.
The Great Velmora Empire was renowned for its past conquests. Even during Ragan’s reign, he had taken many cities and small kingdoms.
That was how he earned the nickname "Lion of the East."
Ragan ignored them and turned to leave. He had already won.
All that remained was for them to make their choice.
He was certain they were wise enough to know which decision to make.
The five kings were left speechless as they watched Ragan leave. They turned to Dariel at the same time, as if urging him to say something.
Feeling their gaze, Dariel sighed softly and said weakly, "Don’t take any action yet. I will discuss this with my father."
When it came to war—especially involving the Singularity of Chaos—he did not dare act recklessly. After all, Ragan’s words carried weight.
The Singularity of Chaos could intervene at any time, just like that night—a night he would never forget.
The man appeared in the sky, unleashed a terrifying technique, and destroyed the entire capital of the Holy Empire of Valtanir, reducing it to ashes.
Fortunately, no one died that night. At least, the Singularity of Chaos still had a heart.
The five kings did not dare say anything and only gave small nods.
...
"Why do you look confused? Is something on your mind?"
Leaning back casually on the sofa, Ragan turned to Orion with a curious look.
Orion snapped out of his thoughts and immediately bowed his head.
"I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I was just thinking about what you did earlier. Is it really okay to threaten them like that?" he asked hesitantly. "Won’t your words only push them to choose war? And you’re using the status of the Singularity of Chaos as a shield. I think that’s... a bit dangerous."
He couldn’t understand Ragan’s actions. To him, it was no different from suicide.
Although the Great Velmora Empire was strong, fighting five kingdoms at once would still be extremely troublesome.
Not to mention the Holy Valtanir Empire on their side—its mere existence was already a major threat.
Ragan remained calm, showing no emotion in response to the question.
"Do you know who the five kings truly rely on?"
Orion paused for a moment before answering cautiously, "The Holy Emperor Dariel?"
"That’s right." Ragan nodded in satisfaction. "He is their backing. They think I’m a fool, not realizing who is actually manipulating them into making such ridiculous demands."
A thin, mocking smile appeared on his lips as he let out a soft chuckle.
He took a sip of his tea, crossed his legs, and continued in a relaxed tone, "They believe that relying on Dariel alone is enough to pressure me. Honestly... they are truly foolish."
Orion furrowed his brow, trying to follow Ragan’s reasoning.
Ragan glanced at him casually and said, "Did you know that the Holy Valtanir Empire is facing trouble?"
"Trouble?" Orion looked surprised. "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
"The position of the imperial family is being threatened. And this is no small matter—it comes from the Church of Light, under the leadership of Saintess Helena Avail," Ragan explained calmly. "With the support of the people, the Church of Light has risen to become the second most powerful force in the Holy Valtanir Empire. According to my information, their growing influence has weakened the imperial family’s authority. Now, do you understand?"
Orion was completely stunned by this revelation. Of course, he understood what Ragan meant.
The imperial family was the foundation of every empire, including Velmora and Valtanir.
However, what if there were a force capable of shaking that position? The outcome would be clear—destruction or civil war.
That scenario was not mere speculation. Over thousands of years, many empires and great powers had fallen because of internal conflict.
The reason was simple: the rise of a power equal to the ruler at the time.
He had not expected the Church of Light to grow so quickly, to the point of threatening the imperial family’s position.
"So you mean, Your Majesty, the Holy Valtanir Empire would not dare to go to war with us?" Orion asked.
"Yes, they wouldn’t dare. And I know Dariel will try to rely on his father’s prestige—the Singularity of Light. That’s why I responded with the name of the Singularity of Chaos. After all, everyone knows that figure would definitely intervene if Elina were in danger. And war would clearly put her at risk, wouldn’t it?"
Ragan smiled again—a meaningful smile that needed no explanation.
Orion shivered. Now he finally saw the true nature of the man who had defeated all his brothers in the battle for the throne.
With a long sigh, he clasped his hands and bowed his head.
"I... understand. Your Majesty, you are truly extraordinary..."