"It can only be me!" Francis immediately added.As soon as these words were spoken, everyone instinctively looked at Roman. Since none of them were eligible to compete, Francis' comments were directed solely at him. How would he respond?Roman's expression changed, and he was unsure of how to respond. If he acknowledged Francis, wouldn't that mean admitting defeat, rendering all his previous efforts futile? Additionally, it was embarrassing.But if he refused to acknowledge Francis, his current capabilities just didn't allow it. There was no way for him to win against Francis at the moment. What should he do?After a moment of reflection, he replied, "With external threats looming, it's too early to consider this issue. We don't even know if we can withstand the current challenge. If we manage to get through it, there's still time to think about that later."He could only delay the matter now.Francis said calmly, "It's precisely because we are facing external threats that there

In the end, this issue was still raised.Kaiser's lips twitched slightly. He had been wondering the same thing but didn't have the chance to ask.Discomfort also appeared on the ghost kings' faces. They had naturally thought about the matter, too, but due to their fear of Francis, they didn't know how to bring it up. Moreover, considering Francis' demeanor, it seemed fine not to ask.But now that Roman had voiced that question, all they could do was wait for Francis' response.Francis asked casually, "Why do YOU think Amez helped me and let me return?"Roman remained unfazed. "I'm not sure. That's why I need you to answer!"Francis looked at him intently and replied, "Alright, I suppose it's not just you who wants to know. The others are probably curious, too."In that case, I'll tell you. The reason I gave Amez is straightforward—I wanted to return for revenge. Amez believed that my revenge against you all would be highly effective, which was why he decided to help me recover."

Time kept passing by.The four ghost kings were stationed at different corners of Darsia. Meanwhile, Roman continued to recover his energy, and Francis gazed into the distance, still and deep in thought.At the very top, Rafael and Melody were still unconscious in the formations.As for the Mortal Realm, the people were already aware of what was going to happen. Given the significance of the event, it was important to inform them in advance so they could be prepared.Unlike in the past, there was no panic. Instead, everything was very orderly, and there was no need for excessive organization. Everyone knew what they needed to do.This was what Francis referred to as having depth and experience. Darsia had a history spanning millennia and had been through a variety of events.Although none of them were as critical as the potential threat of national destruction they're currently facing, they'd gone through similar situations dozens of times and had learned lessons from history.N

Amez emphasized the words "no mercy" with great intensity, his tone imbued with an overwhelming presence that sent a shiver down everyone's spine.However, Darsia's people had already made up their minds, and there was no chance a few words from him could cause even the slightest change in that conviction."Foreign barbarians, you're shameless and without honor!""Leave immediately, or don't blame me for being ruthless!""Who do you think you are to boss us around?""How unbelievably arrogant. If you don't leave now, I'll have to take action!"The four ghost kings each expressed their positions."Darsia, fight to the end without surrender!" declared Kaiser."Fight to the death without surrender!"All of Darsia's warriors spoke in unison, their voices booming like thunder.Upon hearing these voices, Darren displayed a mocking expression. However, the members of the Amelicon military appeared fearful.While Darren could afford to be arrogant, these troops had actually faced of

Four hours later, everyone outside the border could see deities from other nations arriving from afar. Although their numbers and power were not significant, the sheer quantity of enemy nations coming together was overwhelming."Mighty Amez Murray!""I have already led my country's deities here.""Mr. Murray, you're the supreme being of this world. I am willing to refer to you as the ruler of the deities.""I have led all the deities from my country here without exception, Mr. Murray!""Mr. Murray, the world has suffered under Darsia for a long time. Today, you leading the team to defeat Darsia is truly a blessing for the world and all living beings!"Voices kept ringing out. The number of deities standing behind Amez had grown so much that they extended beyond what could be seen with the naked eye. The balance of power between the two sides in the conflict had once again shifted significantly.At that moment, it was not just the ordinary individuals led by Darren who were weari