Chapter 143

Chapter 143: 

The war council had ended, but the tension in the Phoenix Kingdom did not dissipate. If anything, it had increased like never before. They were going to war.. The great halls of the palace busy as the nobles, and knights rushed to carry out the orders given by King Hiroshi. The time for preparation was over. Now, they moved toward war.

The grand and majestic corridors of the palace echoed with the sounds of Magic Knights footsteps. The Phoenix Kingdom's full might was being mobilized to fight the Demon Empire. The Magic Knights were being deployed in full force, the first time in history that the entire military had been summoned at once. But there was another special event the fact that they would be fighting alongside the other 2 great kingdoms which were hostile to each other. The Qulin and Tortoise Kingdom.

At the center of it all stood Meiyo and Kouki Chikara.

They had been chosen for something greater than mere combat. They had been entrusted with leading a squad unlike any other—the Phoenix Vanguard. A squad the will compose of The next generation of leaders, the heirs to the 6 noble clans, the future rulers of the kingdom. Together, they would serve as the spearhead of the war, the elite force that would be the ace in the conquest.

Hiroshi and Amaya Chikara stood before the gathered members of the small but fearsome squad called the phoenix vanguard in the great war hall, Each of the members were trained to have a presence commanding absolute respect. The throne room, usually reserved for royal gatherings, had transformed into a command centre for King Hiroshi to give orders to the knights battling and allow him to coordinate with several units.. Large enchanted maps made of omni energy converted to the branch power magic hovered in the air, displaying battle formations, troop movements, and key locations. The flames of the torches on the walls flickered in rhythm with the aura of the rulers.

Hiroshi's crimson eyes, outlined with two golden rings, held no warmth as he gazed at his two remaining children. His posture was firm, his expression unwavering. He was pleased. His true heirs were finally stepping into their rightful places. He will make sure they have the main role in this war and make sure they will be know as heroes who killed maou-sama shin-Sama's brothers the founders of the other kingdoms heirs and people be dammed.

Amaya, draped in her dark black and gold robes, stood beside him, her golden hair cascading in flawless waves over her shoulders. She did not need to speak for her presence to command attention. She was a queen among queens, a ruler among rulers. A woman whose beauty inspired admiration, but whose power inspired terror.

Before them, Meiyo and Kouki knelt in absolute obedience. The ceremony was about to begin.

"The time has come," Hiroshi spoke, his voice smooth, yet filled with unrelenting conviction. "You are no longer just heirs to the Phoenix Kingdom. From this moment forward, you will be the Vanguard. The tip of the spear that will carve our destiny into this world. The ones who will lead our conquest and restore order to a broken realm. The ones who will lead the Phoenix Kingdom to victory. The ones who will awe the other kingdoms into accepting Omni Energy converted into magic if the way and the tortoise Omni Energy into chakra and Qilin's Omni Energy to ki as well the former dragon kingdoms just using Omni Energy is wrong then they will join the Phoenix kingdom and the world will be our after that we can focus on the rest of existence."

Meiyo remained calm, composed, her expression unreadable. She was always the more calculated one, her intelligence unmatched. But inside, her hatred burned just as deeply as Kouki's.

Her brother, on the other hand, barely contained his rage-fueled excitement. His fists clenched tightly as his body practically trembled with anticipation. He could already imagine it—marching into battle, standing above all, proving once and for all that he was superior to that thing that had dared to wear their brother's skin.

"You will not be alone," Amaya's voice cut through the hall, smooth like silk, yet laced with an undeniable edge of control. "The heirs of the noble clans will stand beside you. The strongest warriors of our kingdom. The future rulers of the world."

At her words, the great doors to the war room swung open, and six figures stepped forward.

The next generation of Phoenix Nobility. The future lords and ladies of their respective bloodlines. The friends of the Meiyo and Kouki

Akari Himura, the Soulweaver.

Kaito Nakamura, the Bloodshaper.

Akame Takahashi, the Mindseer.

Duck Yoshida, the Soundbound.

Rika Suzuki, the Shadowshifter.

Hakashi Tanaka, the Lifewalker.

Each of them radiated power. Each of them carried themselves with the arrogance of nobility, the confidence of the untouchable elite. They had never tasted failure, had never known a world where they were not at the top.

They had all tormented Noboru.

And now, they stood here, ready to destroy everything he had built.

Kouki's lips curled into a smirk as he watched them enter. This was perfect.

The same people who had made Noboru suffer… would now lead the war against Demon Empire the Empire that destroyed his kingdom so even if that beast returns he can never get revenge.

The feeling of denying Noboru his revenge made him happy.

One by one, the noble heirs stepped forward and knelt before the King and Queen.

Hiroshi's gaze swept over them, his expression filled with absolute approval. "You will be the pillars of this kingdom. The ones who will lead the conquest and eradicate the remnants of the false kingdom built by that disgraceful beast."

Meiyo's voice was smooth as she addressed them. "From this moment forward, we are the Phoenix Vanguard. The will of the Phoenix Kingdom. The rulers of tomorrow. We march with eternal fire and winds of supremacy as the bird we base our kingdom has. And we will burn those who oppose us to ash."

A powerful Omni Energy surge erupted from the room, shaking the very foundations of the palace. It was a declaration. A binding force. The creation of a new legend.

The Phoenix Vanguard was born.

The next day, the elite warriors of the Phoenix Vanguard gathered in the Grand Arena of the Magic Knights. The massive colosseum, carved from Dimensium and reinforced with layers of divine enchantments, could withstand battles between Omni Energy users at the highest level.

Meiyo and Kouki stood at the center, their crimson gazes assessing their subordinates. Today, they would test them. Today, they would decide who was worthy.

"Form a line," Kouki barked, his voice echoing through the arena.

The noble heirs complied, their expressions filled with confidence. They knew they were the best. They had never been questioned.

Kouki's smirk widened. "Good. Because today, I will be your opponent."

Akari Himura teasingly crossed her arms, having a look of mock impressment towards her boyfriend. "And what exactly are we proving here, Kouki-Kun? We are already the strongest. I don't see the point in wasting time. After all you know don't my... Lord" She teased.

Kaito Nakamura scoffed, rolling his shoulders. "I agree. I could crush you from the inside out with a single thought. What's the point of this?"

Kouki's smile vanished.

He knew Kaito had a thing for his girls Kaito didn't realise that his girls was teasing while Kaito was being desrespectful.

No he would not have this.

Not by some Noble.

And then—

He moved.

Faster than light. Faster than thought. Faster than instant

A single punch to Kaito's gut.

The impact ripped through the Bloodshaper's body like a collapsing star, sending him flying across the arena, crashing through five layers of barriers.

Silence.

Kouki cracked his knuckles, eyes burning with raw power.

"The point is simple," he said, his voice cold, emotionless.

"You are strong. But you are not stronger than me."

Kouki smiled watching Akari fawned over his action.

"Also gorget abour Akari she's my girl. She the queen of this kingdom so backoff.

Kaito groaned, coughing up golden blood, his body trembling as he struggled to stand. He barely gave a nod.

The others stood frozen.

Meiyo stepped forward, her voice sharp. "This is your reminder. You are not equals. You are not allies. You are our subordinates. You will obey."

Kouki stared down at them all.

"You will follow our orders. You will fight for our cause. You will help us destroy that thing that demon and then the disgrace. Or you will be nothing."

The Phoenix Vanguard watched in silence.

One by one, they bowed their heads.

"I with you always Kouki-Kun," Akari breathed out against his ear as she was behind Kouki licking his neck.

Making Kouki have shivers in his body as he tried to push her away she was ruining his tough guy aura.

Akame's voice was softer. "...Yes, Captain."

Duck clenched his fists. "We follow you."

Rika smirked. "Of course, Kouki-sama."

Hakashi nodded. "We serve."

However Meiyo gave Hakashi a sly sultry wink.

Kaito, still coughing blood, forced himself to kneel. "...Understood."

Meiyo and Kouki exchanged a glance.

This was the beginning.

The Vanguard had been forged.

And soon—

The world would burn.