CHAPTER 97: CHAPTER97-RETURN TO DALTON TOWN

Meanwhile, on the other side.

The remaining elite forces, gathered through Yelchin’s relentless efforts, had finally assembled.

All of them, carrying both hope and skepticism, began their journey toward Dalton.

"It’s time to return," Leo said, glancing at Vincent and the others.

The three of them were stirred.

Vincent stepped forward and respectfully inquired,

"Sir Leo, where... are we going?"

They had little to no understanding of Leo’s exact identity,

which led them to pledge their loyalty almost without hesitation.

The most important reason wasn’t just the new life Leo had granted them, but also the fact that he was human!

That alone was enough.

Seeing the confusion and curiosity in their eyes, Leo smiled faintly.

"President of Dalton, that is my identity."

Dalton?

The three exchanged looks but had never heard of this name.

However, a force created by such a powerful individual could only be something extraordinary.

They nodded immediately, signaling their obedience.

Leo then waved his hand, and in an instant, he transported the three of them from the Church of the Divine Edict ruins back to the familiar Dalton Town.

At the President’s Residence.

Vincent, Hugo, and Diana looked around, their eyes wide in astonishment.

They felt the dense magical energy in the air, and the mysterious runic patterns on the architecture left them in awe.

So this is Dalton Town?!

Meditating here for a day would likely be comparable to spending several months in the outside world!

After their initial shock, they could hardly contain their overwhelming joy.

They exchanged glances, still in disbelief.

At that moment, Leo’s voice pulled them back to reality.

"Follow me. I’ll assign you your specific duties later."

He turned and began walking ahead.

The three didn’t dare waste a second, quickly following behind.

Inside the grand conference hall.

Vincent, Hugo, and Diana stood at the lower end,

with Vincent several times opening his mouth to speak, his gaze shifting back and forth between Leo and the others.

Leo spoke directly,

"If you have any questions, just ask them."

Vincent exchanged glances with Hugo and Diana before stepping forward,

his voice thick with restrained hatred and anticipation.

"President, when the Clawclash Empire annihilated our human race’s forces, the enmity is irreconcilable!"

"Now that we three have been reborn and grown stronger, when can we seek revenge on the Clawclash Empire for the blood debt?"

Leo’s lips curled slightly at their words.

"Yearning for revenge?"

The three of them bowed deeply, their eyes burning with the fire of vengeance.

Their hatred for the Clawclash Empire was so great that even the vast Starsea waters couldn’t cleanse it.

The human civilization had once been in its prime, about to touch the secrets of planes beyond their own,

only to face total destruction because they refused to bow down.

To the Clawclash Empire, they had been nothing more than a trivial obstacle that could easily be kicked aside.

Because of that, countless citizens and close comrades had perished in the flames of war.

Even the entire human race had been purged!

This blood feud could never be forgotten!

Seeing the blazing intensity in their eyes, Leo nodded.

"Very well. I will give you the chance to take vengeance."

The three of them were overjoyed, deeply bowing in gratitude.

"We thank you, President!"

"Hey! Isn’t that Walter? How did it take you so long to explore a ruin?"

On the way to the conference hall, Reize, having just completed his report, bumped into Walter.

His eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face.

Walter paused, slightly surprised.

"Reize, how did you get back so quickly?!"

"Tch!"

"You’re the one who’s fast! What’s with the name-calling?!"

"Come on, let’s spar, don’t think I can’t beat you!"

Walter felt speechless.

He wasn’t human and couldn’t understand their strange sense of pride and sensitivity.

However, Reize’s antics were amusing.

The president always said that to strike at the core, one must know where the opponent’s weakness lies—

had he accidentally discovered Reize’s soft spot?

With that thought, Walter gave Reize another look before continuing forward.

"Hey, hey, don’t leave, Walter!"

Reize quickly stopped him.

"I’m not joking anymore. Don’t you want to hear the epic story of how Lilith and I dominated the Human Mage Tower, outsmarting the inheritance?"

The two continued to bicker as they entered the conference hall.

They immediately noticed the three individuals standing in the center of the hall.

Walter and Reize froze.

What was going on here?!

Walter instantly recognized Diana, but in the solemn conference hall, he didn’t dare to act rashly.

He and Reize hurriedly bowed in respect.

"Greetings, President."

Leo gave a slight nod.

"How did your mission go?"

Walter and Reize quickly nodded, confirming that their results were significant, especially...

The two of them exchanged a glance and, without words, understood that the most important part of their success was linked to these three individuals.

Reize’s mind raced.

Wasn’t that the former master of the Human Mage Tower, who looked like he was on his way to meet his ancestors?

How was he now alive and well, exuding such an intimidating aura?

Could it be that he was saved by President Leo and then... joined Dalton?

Reize silently nodded.

This was definitely the President’s style!

At once, his respect for Leo grew even more.

To have brought such an ancient giant under his wing, President Leo was truly unfathomable!

Beside him, Walter also recognized Diana.

She was the mysterious, powerful figure who had granted him an opportunity in the Church of the Divine Edict ruins.

Now, she too had joined Dalton.

For a moment, everyone’s eyes met in the hall, their thoughts running wild.

Soon after, Aragis entered, having finished his own duties.

"Greetings, President."

Aragis exuded an aura of calm and power, his presence filled with an overwhelming sense of strength.

Vincent and Hugo looked at him with approval.

Dalton Town clearly hid an immense depth of power!

Diana had already figured out Aragis’s background in the Church of the Divine Edict ruins.

Had he not been non-human, she would have gladly handed the inheritance of the Church to him,

even forcing it upon him if necessary!

No one else could match his excellence.

Even Diana, who had once been known as the strongest human fighter of her era, couldn’t compare to him!

Back in the ruins, his offensive style was unrelenting, especially with his lance, which radiated a sharpness that even made her feel uneasy!

Only now did she realize why he had refused her invitation.

Backed by Dalton, such a colossal power, why would he care for the fallen Church of the Divine Edict?

Leo nodded in acknowledgment.

Only the final group remained.

Everyone exchanged glances, wondering who else the President was waiting for.

Outside Dalton Town.

A group of weary travelers appeared at the towering city gates.

There were about twenty individuals, each radiating an energy fluctuation that reached the sanctuary rank!

The power they displayed was enough to sweep through any faction in the current Sakend plane, except Dalton Town!

"We’ve arrived. This is Dalton Town."

Yelchin, at the front of the group, spoke in a low voice.

Hope flickered in his eyes.

The others behind him were equally awed by the massive city before them,

for it was made of Starshine Divine Gold and radiated an aura of unparalleled holiness.