Awakening The Only SSS-Rank Class! Now Even Dragons Obey Me Chapter 721: Their Plan Began

"I'm certain you've all eagerly awaited this very moment, the reason we're assembled here today in the Goblin Guild," Alaric declared, striding toward James with a broad smile and a booming voice.

"Years back, in a modest city, I stumbled upon an exceptionally gifted youth purely by accident."

"Back then, I believed this young man was destined for remarkable achievements, yet his potential surpassed even my wildest expectations."

"It wasn't long before he scaled towering heights and dominated summits. He crushed every prodigy of his era and claimed the nation's pinnacle."

"The future leader of our guild, James Goblin," his words resounded across the hall.

"It's a pleasure to see everyone here, and I sincerely thank you all for attending," James responded humbly yet commandingly.

Abruptly, applause and cheers erupted. Soon, crowds surged forward, eager to connect during this chance.

James greeted each one courteously, mastering the art of gracious hosting. Alaric observed with utter contentment.

His eyes shifted to Varnos, filled with scorn—as though proclaiming, behold the splendor of my guild's heir.

Yet Varnos remained utterly nonchalant, showing no interest whatsoever in the spectacle.

"How can he stay so composed?" Alaric wondered, his brow furrowing.

James kept exchanging polite words with the approaching guests, smile unwavering, though a darker glint lurked in his depths.

’These worthless fools are squandering my time. If only I could, I'd slaughter them all,’ he mused inwardly, sneaking a covert look at Daniel.

The sight reignited his burning rage. He teetered on the edge of snapping, yet restrained himself.

This wasn't the moment. The guild leader promised him a perfect opening. He refused to let recklessness undermine that trust.

But then... abruptly, spotting something, his eyes flashed crimson, as if veins of blood surged through them.

’Sara?’ There stood the woman he adored, yet she headed straight for Daniel instead of him...

"You two have been here all along?" Daniel remarked, eyeing Sara and Joe as they neared him simultaneously. He'd expected their arrival but hadn't spotted them earlier.

"Yeah, we hit a small snag and got here late," Joe rubbed his head before offering Varnos a respectful nod.

"Mr. Varnos, my deepest thanks for aiding my brother," Sara bowed deeply, grateful for her sibling's rescue.

"No thanks needed, miss. This was Daniel's doing, not mine or my guild's," Varnos replied with a warm smile, waving off the appreciation.

He hadn't earned such praise.

"That scum James hasn't altered a bit over the years," Joe sneered at their longtime foe with disdain.

"Outwardly, no. But he's grown far stronger since our last encounter," Daniel agreed with a nod.

In those days, James ruled as their high school's top talent, stirring national buzz with his gifts. Yet he'd barely conquered the tower's first floor.

Now? He teetered at Rank A's summit, mere steps from Rank S. Daniel suspected the man could even clash with a Rank S Awakened—maybe not triumph, but endure.

"Stronger or not, he's still garbage," Joe dismissed with a shrug.

"He's glaring at Sara," Daniel observed the fiend's stares and chuckled.

"Looks like he's still smitten with you."

"I never felt anything for him, and I've told him repeatedly," Sara scowled, sensing the unwelcome attention.

It irritated her greatly.

"Tsk tsk, if I were in your shoes, I'd flee the country to shake him off," Joe proposed as an escape route.

"I can't abandon my brother just yet."

"Then you'll just have to tolerate him for the time being."

"I doubt she'll need to," Daniel interjected unexpectedly, startling them.

"What are you getting at?" Joe furrowed his brow, sensing his buddy might be gearing up for something reckless and perilous.

"You'll learn shortly. But when it happens, I need you both to get out of here."

"When exactly? And don't say you're about to pull something idiotic!" Sara demanded anxiously. She knew Daniel's stubborn streak all too well—he might dive into peril.

"You'll witness it yourselves," Daniel dodged further details.

"Mr. Varnos, hear him out? He's scheming something foolish!" Sara appealed to the guild head, hoping he'd rein in the fool.

Surely the leader could halt any risky moves, right?

Yet Varnos's response stunned them both.

"Listen to him."

Joe and Sara shared a shocked look. Clearly, whatever brewed had Varnos's blessing—maybe his direct hand!

But how could they abandon their pal to hazard?

"Why the long faces? Nothing bad will happen for sure. I only said perhaps. Anyway, no worries—especially you, Sara. You've witnessed my strength, haven't you?" Daniel reassured them with a steady smile amid their concern.

Sara trembled recalling the horrifying might Daniel unleashed against those terrorists.

Yes, he could surely flee any threat.

"By the way, where's Linor? Didn't she get an invite?"

"Her guild was summoned, but she's tackling the tower's fourth floor right now," Joe explained.

"And James's two slimy toadies?" Daniel inquired about the pair he'd spotted fawning at the reunion.

"Word is, James barred them from attending. No clue why."

Daniel nodded, then tensed, detecting an anomaly. He scanned his body and spotted the issue.

A weird, insidious energy was consuming his core power. It sealed off his law sources, rendering them unusable.

"What in the world is this?" How had it occurred?

Its origin? Then he saw Varnos scowling deeply too... Had the same affliction struck him?

"The wine?" The suspicion hit them simultaneously.

From afar, Alaric grinned at their troubled expressions. The moment arrived.

"Honored guests, a moment of your attention please," he announced loudly, seizing the crowd's focus.

"This year, our guild aims to spice up the successor rite and affirm our heir's worth through a duel."

"He gets to pick his foe. Naturally, rules apply: same age group, comparable rank."

"Exciting, right? We can even bet! The Goblin Guild stakes a Rank S treasure on our heir's triumph!"

His words sparked whispers and thrill among attendees. Only Daniel and Varnos sensed the trap.

"Everyone's on board then. James, select your challenger!"

James grinned and unhesitatingly jabbed his finger right at Daniel.