300 Years - Unprecendented Growth!
On the top floor of the White Serpent Tower, there was a grand hall, with a tall and imposing serpent-scaled throne.
A tall, imposing being was seated there, his eyes closed.
He was wearing red and white armor, his helmet resting by his side.
His long, white hair was tumbling behind his back, and his chin was resting on the back of his hand with his elbow on the armrest.
His face donned a light, white beard, his bearing boasting of innate nobility.
From his looks, he looked no older than in his late twenties, but that would have been a mistake.
At 35, Emperor Kai Stormborn, seated on his royal throne, was a sight to behold.
All his Abilities had soared to distant skies in these years.
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Elementary Selfless Breathing: Proficiency 99%
Advance Alchemist: Proficiency 35%
Advance Magical Aptitude: Proficiency 85%
Master Emotions Manipulation: Proficiency 15%
Master Fear Absorption: Proficiency 7%
Master Telekinesis: Proficiency 30%
Master Intimidation: Proficiency 67%
Master Telepathy: 3%
]
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However, this change was different than the one within Kai himself.
Before, Kai was like a boiling heat, ready to burn the entire world under his wrath. He knew patience then as well, but of anger, rage, and explosiveness, he knew more.
Now, however, Kai gave the impression of a volcano, a lake of lava bubbling at its peak. No matter how much lava boiled, thundered, and hissed, it could not affect the volcano; this behemoth.
All emotions and strength condensed into a dormant, calm being.
This was who Kai had become.
Bang! Bang-bang!!
Tink!!!
In front of Kai, down the steps, there was a circular area, which contributed to most of the Throne Hall.
At this time, a lean, black armored figure was fighting with a Reanimated Corpse on one side.
This Reanimated Corpse had two large bazookas on its back, and its face resembled that of a Pokemon Blastoise.
The black armored-figure looked incredibly sleek.
Not only that, there were two shadow bat-like wings propped out from its back, which the armored figure was using to nimbly dodge the undead's attack.
In the figure's hands were two long-barreled guns, which were firing invisible shock waves.
On the other side, a bronze-armored man, wielding dual swords, was fighting a Reanimated Scyther Pokemon.
Suddenly, the human-Blastoise growled, letting out an inhumane roar.
The bazookas on its back glowed and it shot several water guns toward the black-armored figure in quick succession.
Simultaneously, Scyther used the move—X-Scissors!
The winged, black figure dodged water pillars, its agility impressively surpassing the attacks. The water guns spun and landed on the wall behind it.
The bronze-armored figure's feet slithered on the floor, dodging the attack as well.
Boom!!!
The black-armored figure vanished with a flap of its large wings and appeared on the human-Blastoise left.
Like a robot, the abomination pointed its bazookas and began condensing its Mana to shoot out its strongest move — Flash Cannon!
Alas! The black figure put a gun's nozzles against the undead's head and fired.
Bang!
Brain matter splattered everywhere, and the enormous figure of human-Blastoise fell back with a resounding thud.
Simultaneously, the bronze-armored figure crossed the swords around it as if hugging himself.
Muscles squirmed and veins pulsed so monstrously that the entire floor underneath its feet cracked.
It was as if this man didn't fear death…
Then, with a massive boom, the bronze-armored figure shot toward the Scyther and cut it apart.
It was then Kai's eyes parted, his hazel sight landing on the beautiful scene.
"Well done," he complimented, his chin still resting on the back of his hand. "Killing level 3 Reanimated Corpses shows that you two have surpassed the strength of a Captain, but barely.
"The gap between a Captain and Commander is still too vast for you."
The figures approached the foot of the steps which were leading up to the throne and kneeled.
Kai smiled. "How fare the Stunners?" he asked, looking at the two guns. "Rintaro had developed them using Stupefy Spells as the basis."
The shadow armor melted away, presenting a beauty — a battle-hardened beauty!
Cersei had been born with stunning looks in Westeros.
But the charms she possessed now weren't something her true self could ever know.
Her green eyes were full of resolve, her gaze burning like fire. Her long, blond hair curled as it spilled like a waterfall on her back.
"Better than the last ones," Cersei answered, smiling back at Kai. "A few more days, and I will get used to the backlash, I guess."
"Hmm." Kai nodded. "And the Valyrian Swords?"
Petyr took off his bronze helmet, his young eyes boasting of old age.
"Better than the last ones," he answered, still carrying the sly smile. "Composite of Charizard and Dragonite's bones as well, I guess?"
Kai smiled, accepting the guess.
Two undead entered the Throne Hall and cleaned the floor before going away. They had little intelligence, but they were proficient in carrying out orders.
"I am worried about the Generals," Cersei suddenly said. "We have experienced assassinations, infiltrations, and even battles. But the Generals never attacked our headquarters."
"Let alone attack," Petyr added, "not even a single piece of news on them?"
Kai's smile widened.
"They will never come," he told them. "You know why?"
Cersei and Petyr exchanged a glance and shook their heads.
"They fear me."
Kai's words thundered with confidence.
"Imagine a General coming here. What can they do? Kill the undead again?
"They know the Shadow Realm Jamming is full of loopholes now because of D-Mail.
"Once I use Shadow Link and Shadow Space to go to that General's headquarters, who can stop me there? Haha! Even if one can Apparate right after knowing my disappearance, it will already be too late."
"But…" Petyr wasn't convinced.
"Go," Kai commanded, waving his hand. "We will go to the Samurai's Hut in one week. It's best to accumulate more Points.
"Take two Companies of Level 2 Undead and march toward South."
As Kai had already linked his Shadow Space with all his undead, he could instantly go to them through the Shadow Realm, if needed.
Cersei's shadow armor covered her and she flew away.
Petyr, still lost in his thoughts, jumped off the tower as well.
As the Book had an Activity Radius of 200 feet, the two Characters must remain close to each other.
Hiss!
Selene slithered up Kai's shoulders and kissed his chin.
-You look at her like a beast in heat, master,- she hissed, laughing. -I wonder for how long you will keep it in.-
Kai scratched Selene under her jaw and smiled.
-We have come so far, Selene,- he hissed, recalling the battles. -But I am still no match for the Generals. Island X is evolving and adapting faster than ever. The sooner we will end it, the better.-
Selene snapped.
-Then go kill the Samurai, master!- she hissed, her other personality taking over. And then she changed again. -But don't get beaten by him. I don't like that.-
-Haha!- Kai laughed, his eyes glinting demonically.
As Kai and Selene were chatting in the Throne Hall, something grander was happening at the HQ of Apocalypse Alliance.
Something that had never happened since Kai's arrival at Island X.
The Supreme Generals had called out a meeting of Generals.
The 100-year stalemate was finally coming to an end!
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