410 Profane Stomp Judgment Part 3 (1/2)
The words reverberated within the Barbarian Continent, and both Aakash and Nehal were forced to admit the truth in them. Now, they had the strange misconception that from the moment they landed in the Ancient Crystal World, they'd been playing in Konrad's palms, like chess pieces that moved solely according to his will!
And at that time, led by Krann, Wolfgang and other State Pillars, the Infernal Legions left the Jade Dynasty to arrive behind Konrad. From the Infernal Cult, led by the Blood Shadow Pavilion, Berken and Chimera, the Chthonian Immortal Legion appeared, and in tandem, the nearly twenty-thousand individuals bowed toward Konrad.
”Master, congratulations and welcome back!”
”Your majesty, congratulations and welcome back!”
They all proclaimed like a perfectly synched choir.
”You've done a good job in overseeing the situation. There will be abundant rewards for you all once I've cleaned up the aftermath.”
Konrad replied and with a wave of his hand, lifted their bent backs. Meanwhile, Aakash and Nehal trembled beneath his icy-blue gaze.
”Aakash, Nehal. The two of you are the most sensible of the lot. I like you. Your death serves no purpose. If you're willing to pledge allegiance, your life will be spared. You will avoid the fate of either becoming food or Undead Puppets for my troops and rise to courtiers.”
Konrad declared. And indeed, the previous three's execution wasn't just a show of force. By killing them, Konrad robbed their Law Wielding. Blood, Nature, Earth, Fire, Light. Within the Three Realms, Law Wielders were undoubtedly the minority. Robbing five in one move was undoubtedly solid gains.
Alas, Aakash and Nehal hadn't reached Law Wielding, remaining a step away. In the slaughter of the Demonic Legions and Celestial Hosts, Konrad had gained more than they could offer. Konrad saw great jester potential in Aakash, therefore he planned to take him as Imperial Buffoon. As for Nehal, in the future, she could serve as a direct link to one of Konrad's most coveted Celestial Realm Goddesses:
Rati.
Of course, he didn't need their permission. It just made their subjugation more entertaining. For an instant, the two exchanged complicated glances. From revered God-Children, grandchildren of Primogens, to base and low courtiers in a mortal world. Such a fate was indeed hard to accept. Even if Konrad's strength rivaled or eclipsed that of their parents, how could they accept such degeneration?
Ignoring them, Konrad shifted his eyes toward the Hidden Forest, and what he saw therein forced a frown upon his flawless face.
”Take them into custody. I have things to handle. You can slap Aakash for every second he spends in denial. Oh, I seem to recall he once sexually harassed Else. Castrate him.
Nehal can watch it all.”
Konrad ordered Krann before vanishing from the gathered folks' sight. Both Aakash and Nehal were struck speechless by the lingering echo of his words. But when Krann pulled up his sleeves with an approving nod, Aakash's stupor made way for panic, and without hesitation, he turned heels to run out of the Ancient Crystal World!
”Ah, Naïve!”
Krann chortled, and with his right hand, made a grasping motion. Boundless suction force trapped Aakash from all sides before pulling him right into Krann's grasp! Following the creation of Konrad's new bridge, and his cultivation ascension, Krann naturally became the greatest beneficiary.
His cultivation had risen to early-stage Boundless Sea Devil Realm. With that strength, the likes of Nehal and Aakash were not even qualified to call themselves ants before him!
”Feral beast, let go of me!”
Aakash howled in desperation but couldn't even muster the strength to thrash within Krann's grasp.
”Fool, Master told me to keep you in custody? How can I let you go? People nowadays really like speaking rubbish. Don't worry. I will never do less than what Master requests of me!”
Krann pledged before casting a sidelong glance at Nehal.
”Coming willingly or do we need to use force?”
He straightforwardly asked.