Dragon Monarch System Chapter 1062:- Fourth Pearl
Previously on Dragon Monarch System...
"How dare a mere disposable tool come to my office and angrily demand how I run things?"
"Bitch, did becoming the Emperor of the Celestial Dragon Empire make you think that I serve you?" Ren could not reply. He could only tightly clench his fists, look down, and bury the anger that was rising in his heart.
"You are not even the actual emperor of the Celestial Dragon Empire; you are nothing but a fake."
"You said long before you became the emperor that the organization would receive every kind of support once you became the emperor. Why did that promise disappear?
"The way I see things, ever since you became the emperor, it’s the organization that has been helping you in every step."
"Whether it’s helping you build a 100% look-alike, replicated version of the Royal Throne and the Royal Crown, whether it’s helping you suppress the rebels within the empire, whether it’s helping you deal with Aditya, it’s us who have been helping you time and time again."
"You can say that, yes, we have received a little bit of help from you. But those were the kinds of things that we could have easily gotten using our resources and powers; it’s just that taking that help from you was more convenient and faster. That is the only form of assistance you have so far managed to provide back to the organization."
Leo had many other things to say, but he knew that getting angry with the emperor, who was more like a fake emperor, couldn’t achieve anything right now.
He was not completely against the idea of attacking Aditya and the Harrington family that very night. In fact, part of him understood why such a move could be beneficial. But what truly irritated him was the way Ren spoke, as if he owned everything and everyone around him. The demanding tone, the arrogance in his words, and the way he acted like others were beneath him completely pissed him off.
Leo had tolerated Ren’s behavior for a very long time. The only reason he endured it was that he understood how important Ren was to the organization’s plans regarding the Third Pearl. Because of that, Leo silently overlooked many things over the years that he normally would never have accepted from anyone else.
Within the organization, every core member was expected to show the utmost respect when speaking to Leo or even mentioning his name. That was an unspoken rule everyone followed without question. Everyone except Ren. He was the only one who repeatedly ignored that line. At times, he would even openly speak to other core members about how he wished to become the next leader of the organization after Leo. No one else had ever dared to even think about such a thing, much less speak about it so bluntly.
Leo sat down and then rubbed his forehead. After about five or 10 minutes of silence, during which the emperor of the Celestial Dragon Empire just stood silently without moving an inch, Leo finally told him to sit down.
"Look, I am not entirely against the idea of attacking Aditya tonight." Ren silently stared at Leo.
Leo could tell that Ren was unhappy. But he did not care.
He said all these words because Ren’s attitude and ego had made him forget who was in charge here. Otherwise, there was no need for him to say those words.
"I’m not entirely against the plan of attacking Aditya tonight." Leo thought for a moment and then decided to send people who had already met Aditya.
"For this mission, I have decided to send Sophia. Ask Sophia to convince Renji to attack. Make Sophia tell Renji that this secret attack is being carried out by the order of the emperor to avoid having to fight a civil war, or rather to put an end to the civil war before it even begins." Ren silently nodded his head.
"Who else is going on this mission?" Ren asked. Attacking the Harrington family meant that they would need a lot of firepower. Just having Sophia and Renji wouldn’t be enough. They needed more powerhouses.
"Look, I will be honest with you. Right now, we are kind of shorthanded." Rather, Leo was reluctant to sacrifice more of the core members for this cause.
With Freya attending the funeral, Leo was able to send his man to sneak into her empire.
Right now, a team of core members is making a plan to create a large distraction so that they can break into the treasury of the empire and take the fourth pearl.
Leo gave that mission the utmost importance. Because to him, this was something that could not fail, even if it meant decreasing the number of core members that he would send to Aditya.
Aditya can be killed at any point. Leo wasn’t in such a rush. Unlike Ren, Leo was very patient and calm.
From the beginning, while it looked like they had been planning to take out Aditya, he has been secretly looking for opportunities to break into the treasury of the Goddess of War’s empire and take what belongs to his master.
It was incredibly rare for the goddess of war to be absent from her empire for such a prolonged duration. This offered a golden opportunity to breach the treasury and seize the fourth pearl from her custody. The awakening of the entity Leo served was imminent. For the past million years, this being had slumbered deeply, awaiting the opportune moment to rouse once more. Leo was determined to ensure that all four pearls were gathered and prepared before that day dawned. This objective also served as a primary reason for Leo's current lack of extreme concern regarding Aditya. In his strategic thinking, once the Organisation secured the Fourth Pearl, they could vanish into obscurity, remaining concealed until the grand awakening occurred. There would be no need for superfluous risks before that crucial juncture. And once that ancient existence awakened, all other matters would fade into insignificance. At least, that was Leo's firm conviction. To him, the power wielded by the being he served was absolute. Regardless of Aditya's burgeoning talent or monstrous growth, it would ultimately prove irrelevant. Even if ten Adityas were to fight in unison, Leo was confident they would be effortlessly annihilated once that primordial entity reopened its eyes. Naturally, Leo had no intention of divulging these profound secrets to Ren. He now perceived Ren as a highly unpredictable element, a potential liability to both himself and the Organisation. Leo still required Ren's utility to maintain influence over the celestial dragon empire. However, once the fourth pearl was secured, Ren would cease to hold any value for the Organisation. At that point, Leo saw no logical reason to retain him, particularly given Ren's volatile nature and his apparent lack of unwavering loyalty, unlike the dedicated core members. "I am certain that Victor would relish the opportunity to eliminate Aditya." Leo had deliberately restrained Victor for an extended period; it was now time to unleash his ferocity. "Furthermore, instruct Sophia to enlist another formidable Elder from her cultivation Sect." "I too shall summon several core members currently operating within the tunnel world to return promptly and participate in this crucial mission." Leo addressed Ren, continuing his pronouncements. "We have already undertaken extensive preparations to counter Aditya. Consequently, we shall not squander our forces by dispatching an overwhelming number of high-ranking cultivators against him. Victor's deployment alone should suffice." Ren inclined his head in agreement. "You are also at liberty to select several inner-tier members of the Organisation for this endeavor. As for the specific choices, I shall entrust that discretion entirely to you." Previously, Leo might have harbored concerns about eliminating Aditya due to his alarmingly rapid ascent. With each passing year, Aditya's influence, strength, and accomplishments escalated at an extraordinary pace, transforming him into a significant threat that the Organisation could no longer afford to overlook. But now, Leo's priorities had undergone a complete metamorphosis. At this precise moment, his sole preoccupation was the acquisition of the Fourth Pearl. Relative to this paramount objective, all other concerns, including Aditya himself, had receded into secondary importance. In Leo's estimation, securing the Fourth Pearl far outweighed the pursuit of a single individual, irrespective of the escalating danger he represented. As for Aditya, Leo believed that opportunities to deal with him would arise later. Should Aditya, by some improbable twist of fate, manage to surmount the impending challenges, the Organisation could then dedicate its full attention to his demise. However, the acquisition of the Fourth Pearl was an absolute imperative, to be achieved at any cost. ---------------- My sincere gratitude extends to all who have offered their support through valuable golden tickets and gifts. Let us maintain this momentum!