Dragon Monarch System Chapter 1060 1060:- Childhood Friends

"Also, if there is any possibility of turning a few of my top soldiers into Dragonians." The soldiers whom she was talking about were 7th-order cultivators.

"Well, I am sure if you speak to him, he will definitely agree." Freya seriously nodded her head.

She also needed to ask him if her soldier's loyalty towards her would change once they become Dragonians. If her soldiers become blindly loyal to the Dragon Monarch, then that was a problem.

In moments like this, Freya strangely felt conflicted. On one hand, Aditya was her ally, and his strength had taken her interest. But on the other hand, she was the Empress of her Empire, and she did not want to lose the loyalty of her most powerful soldiers. Even if Aditya won't misuse this power or turn it against her, she still could not bring herself to trust Aditya that much.

It was very unreasonable to expect her to trust him this much after their first meeting.

Including the meeting from the spiritual world, they have met twice since turning adult. It was impossible to have such a high level of trust after only two meetings.

"Freya, why don't you talk to Aditya about this matter?" Athena could more or less guess what was going on in Freya's mind. Athena was called the Goddess of Wisdom for a reason. She couldn't directly read minds, but at least, she could very well understand what was going on in her mind.

"I know Aditya hasn't earned your complete trust, but if you talk about it, then I am sure you will have some kind of answer. At the very least, you won't feel conflicted anymore."

Hearing this, Freya nodded her head.

"Speaking of Aditya, just how powerful is he?" Freya desperately wanted to know. Even before she found out the truth, she was very intrigued by the Dragon Monarch, whose name had managed to spread even to the Main Continent because of the things he managed to achieve.

Throughout the entire Six Continents, Aditya was undefeated. There was no one who could defeat him. Many from the Main Continent tried only to die in his hands. Even his Empire remained undefeated. They haven't lost a single war till now.

This is why Freya wanted to know if Aditya was powerful enough so that she could enjoy one spar without needing to hold herself back.

Holding back and sparring with someone is never fun for her. She had already done that many times, but such kinds of spars brought her no joy. She loved the joy of a life and death battle the most.

"We are not sure." Athena looked at Rin and Laura before replying in an unsure tone.

"Before entering the Dragon Mountain Range, we were attacked by the stepbrother of Duke Ferdinand, who is a core member of the Organisation."

Freya thought for a few seconds before finally remembering her name.

"Michael Carrick?"

"Yes, that's him."

"Aditya managed to hold his own against him."

"Michael Carrick is a beginner 7th-order cultivator."

"But after entering the pocket dimension, where Boris and the other former Emperors and Elders of the Celestial Dragon Empire were resting, the rich mana density of that place helped him break through to the Mid 5th Order. So, he is even stronger than before."

"Perfect!" Freya was so happy hearing this that she wanted to go ahead and find Aditya to fight him.

"I will go and look for him."

"Don't!" Laura stopped her.

"Let him be alone for a while. I think he needs it to sort his emotions. Right now, our comforting words won't help him. He needs to collect his thoughts."

Freya's excitement cooled down as she remembered Aditya's interaction with Victor. Even if she were in his position, she also would have had the same reaction, if not worse. So she did not blame him, but instead understood him.

"Do you still play billiards?" Athena remembered when they were young, Freya often took them to play billiards with the adults, and most times she even won against them.

"Obviously." This was one of her favourite things to play in her free time.

"You girls up for a few matches?" Freya took out the billiard stick. She had the whole setup to play this game whenever and wherever he wanted.

Even at the front lines, she often played this game while discussing tactics in their camps.

"I can't play." Rin never even touched a billiards stick in her life.

"Same. Billiards isn't that popular on the six continents." Especially in the Deep Sea Palace, this game doesn't even exist. Laura learned about billiards during one of her visits to the surface Empires.

"You know, I always sucked in it." Not only was she bad at it, but she also never understood the fun of this game. Yes, it was satisfying to hear the sound of billiards being potted, but that was it. To Athena, she had more important and interesting things to do than play billiards.

"Are you implying that no one within the Dragon Palace engages in this activity?" Freya inquired, her expression a mask of astonishment. The notion was simply too unbelievable for her to process, the idea that a place teeming with formidable individuals would lack anyone interested in something she found so utterly delightful.

For Freya, billiards was far more than a mere pastime; it was a passion. Annually, a national tournament unfolded, offering a grand prize of ten million platinum coins to the victor.

She herself had initiated this very competition. While the loss of ten million platinum coins didn't concern her directly, the substantial prize pool served as a powerful magnet, drawing the finest players and inspiring widespread participation.

The tournament was fiercely competitive, attracting the most skilled players from across the entirety of the Main Continent. In the five tournaments she had entered, Freya had only experienced a single defeat, a record that firmly cemented her status among the elite players of the entire region.

Even beyond the formal competitions, her drive for improvement remained unyielding. When boredom crept in, she would actively seek out formidable opponents to test her mettle. In her view, the most effective path to growth lay in persistently challenging herself against superior adversaries. It was only by embracing pressure that she could hone her abilities and transcend her current limitations.

Only by confronting the best could she truly accelerate her skill development. Each encounter with a master of the game transformed into an invaluable lesson, exposing her shortcomings, compelling deeper strategic thought, and demanding peak performance. Even in defeat, every game against them contributed to her advancement.

Conversely, matches against casual players presented an entirely different scenario. These encounters felt almost trivial, devoid of any genuine challenge. Consequently, she found it impossible to pinpoint her weaknesses or identify areas ripe for improvement. Rather than acquiring new insights, she would simply emerge victorious with minimal exertion.

Indeed, she had observed that dedicating excessive time to playing against less skilled opponents began to impact her overall performance. It fostered a sense of complacency and a lapse in vigilance. In the absence of stiff competition, her sharp edge began to dull, and she could discern a subtle degradation in her proficiency. This was precisely why she consistently favored engagements with masters, as they alone possessed the capacity to truly catalyze her progress.

"What forms of amusement do you ladies partake in?" Freya posed the question, her voice tinged with a palpable sense of ennui.

Rin, Athena, and Laura exchanged glances before responding. Their lives were not characterized by grand or lavish diversions, contrary to what one might anticipate. In truth, their greatest enjoyment often stemmed from the simple, shared moments they experienced together.

"It may sound peculiar, but our primary source of amusement stems from witnessing the delightful pandemonium Lilith, Riya, and our other sisters create when we convene."

"Occasionally, we embark on excursions for picnics at various secluded beaches."

"Regarding games, our repertoire primarily consists of chess, ludo, and a selection of card games."

With Lilith in their midst, tranquility and dullness were fleeting visitors. She possessed an innate talent for infusing every situation with vibrancy. Merely observing her actions and reactions was sufficient to elicit peals of laughter, often surpassing the amusement derived from theatrical performances.

The sole individual not sharing in the mirth was the one who had inevitably become Lilith's chosen target.

"That sounds genuinely delightful." A sudden, strong yearning arose within Freya to encounter Aditya's family.

"I have returned." Aditya announced his arrival as he opened the door.

The girls turned their attention to Aditya, noting his slightly disheveled appearance, as if he had just concluded a rigorous training session.

"What have you been occupied with?" Rin inquired, subtly shifting to make space for him to sit beside her.

"I ventured out for a brief period to engage in some training."

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