Chapter590 The underground chamber had fallen into an eerie silence. The violent clash above the palace was over, and the suffocating pressure that once filled the air had dissipated. What remained now was a dim, flickering glow from the ritual altar and the faint hum of residual energy lingering in the space. Felix stepped forward slowly. His gaze was fixed on Serena. She was still bound to the sacrificial platform, her wrists and ankles secured by chains forged with runic inscriptions. Her breathing was steady, but her aura felt… unstable. Not weak. But incomplete. Felix stopped a few steps away from her.His expression sharpened. Something was wrong. He closed his eyes briefly and extended his perception. Immediately, he sensed it. The ritual had not ended. Even though Scarab was gone, even though the caster had been driven away and nearly erased, The sacrificial runes were still active. They pulsed faintly beneath Serena’s body.Thin strands of invisible energy cont

Chapter592 The courtyard remained silent long after Felix’s question faded. No one stepped forward. Not a single soldier moved. The weight of his presence still pressed down on everyone like an invisible mountain. Even the strongest among them, The commanders, captains, veterans who had seen countless battles stood frozen, their instincts screaming the same conclusion.This was not a fight they could win. Felix let the silence linger for a moment longer. Then he spoke again. “Since no one has anything to say…” His voice was calm. “…then listen carefully.” The soldiers straightened instinctively. Felix’s gaze swept across them once more before settling at the front. “Release all members of the Crimson Victorium force immediately.” The order landed like a hammer. Some of the officers exchanged uncertain glances. Felix did not pause. “And inform them to gather at the Victorium guesthouse.” His tone left no room for negotiation. “They will meet me there.” The implicatio

Chapter594 The room was quiet. Felix slowly opened his eyes. The faint hum of martial energy around him settled as his breathing returned to normal. The clarity in his gaze was sharper now, deeper than before. The insights he had gained from the battle with Scarab had fully settled within him. He did not rush. He remained seated for a few seconds longer, allowing his body and mind to align completely. Then, he stood up. There was no visible change in his appearance but something about him felt… different. He was more controlled, more grounded as if every ounce of power within him had found its place. Felix walked toward the door and opened it. The moment he stepped out, He paused. Serena and Christene stood in the living chamber. But they were no longer dressed as they had been earlier. They had changed. Serena now wore a flowing gown of soft white and gold, the fabric moving gently with even the slightest motion. It complemented her refined aura perfectly, making her pre

Chapter596 The convoy stood still at the edge of the state. Engines idled. Heat shimmered faintly above the asphalt as nearly twenty luxury vehicles lined up in perfect formation, their polished surfaces reflecting the tense scene ahead. At the checkpoint, soldiers stood in a rigid blockade. Weapons raised. Eyes sharp. But beneath that discipline, there was uncertainty. At the center of it all stood Captain Adger.A man in his late thirties, broad shouldered, rigid in posture, and wearing the confident expression of someone used to authority within his limited domain. He stood with his hands behind his back, chin slightly raised. From his perspective, this was routine. Control the checkpoint. Maintain order. Follow instructions. The order he had received was clear. No one enters the city. Not today. Not while the governor was addressing the public. And so, when he saw the convoy approaching, he did not hesitate. He gave the order. “Stop them.” What he did not know, what

Chapter598 After the soldiers hurriedly cleared the path, none of them dared to delay even a second longer than necessary. The invisible pressure that had weighed down on them moments ago had not fully faded, and every man present understood that allowing Felix and Luthor to proceed was the only sensible choice they could make if they wished to remain alive. Felix stepped back into the car without a word, his expression calm as though nothing significant had just occurred. Luthor followed closely behind, his presence still carrying that oppressive aura that had crushed Adger’s authority into the ground. The doors shut almost in unison, and within seconds, the engines roared to life. The convoy surged forward sharply, tires screeching against the asphalt as they sped past the checkpoint and disappeared into the distance, leaving behind only dust and a heavy silence that lingered like the aftermath of a storm. For a brief moment, no one moved. Then, with a strained groan, A