485: Chapter 15: Battle for Agents_3 485: Chapter 15: Battle for Agents_3 His secret forces maintained basic public order, his funded schools gave the Dragon Species a place to live orderly lives, and his trump cards forced all troublemakers to behave themselves.
His and his subordinates’ power stabilized the city once again, maintaining a basic balance among forces…
Thus, I describe Onowell Slorock as once being the agent of the Three Great Countries in the Vaulted Sky.
The old man nodded in agreement, “Onowell did a good job.”
“Mr.
Onowell is a responsible educator.
However, I must say the current situation is different,” Aorus stated candidly, “The collapse of the Country has changed many things.
Mr.
Onowell, lacking his trump cards, no longer has sufficient power to fulfill the responsibilities of an agent.”
“Child, this is not the same as electing a leader for a student organization!” The old man laughed kindly, “Everyone trusts Onowell, and that’s enough.”
Is that really enough?
If one looked at it from the perspective of the Three Great Countries, a trustworthy agent without personal power was a good choice.
But from the standpoint of Ustus…
Onowell Slorock was a “Patriarch” who had deviated from traditional ways.
Indifferent to collective or familial interests, he threw himself into the demonic den of the heavens.
Everyone was pleased to see such a gallant warrior risking all, but to those in higher positions, an agent closer to the Mithril Pillars than to the Seven Great Families was especially glaring.
“I think that might not be enough, Mr.
Hadrian.
Because the day of transition is approaching,” Aorus turned to another topic, “The Empire’s spokesperson will arrive at the end of this month.
Whether it’s Mr.
Xuan Zhi or General Zhenwu who arrives, they won’t mind lending a hand to the weakened Mr.
Onowell.
They will lend the power of Yiji Hall to him temporarily, allow the Empire’s Impermanence Law Enforcer to help the agent stabilize the situation, and enable the Empire’s power to reasonably penetrate deep into this city.”
No high-ranking member of Ustus was pleased with this development.
Seizing the opportunity to replace the agent was a tacit understanding shared by all.
With Morton weak and the Empire yet to arrive, the city of the Vaulted Sky, with Rainbow Winged Lord in place, became his sole province.
Without his approval, no real action could begin.
Hadrian fiddled with a cup in his hand, seemingly unmoved by these words.
“Hmm…
Familial interests.
Of course, that’s a point worth caring about, for you all.” He deliberately emphasized the word “you,” “But what about you, Little Aorus?
And how about for me?”
Aorus realized he had misspoken; he should not have started from a mundane perspective.
From the very beginning, when the old man congratulated his father, he was tempting him to think in the direction of a ruler.
Hadrian spoke with him about families, politics, luxury goods, and local security, acting like an old town mayor, yet his primary identity was that of an Impermanence Law Enforcer!
The Mithril Pillars, the Seven Great Families, and even the entirety of Ustus…
all were trivial matters to the old man.
Hadrian didn’t care about familial interests; as a Creator Realm Mage, he had long transcended the mortal world!
The old man calmly met his gaze, wisdom and acuity accumulated over the years hidden within his blue eyes.
He wasn’t in a hurry to speak, instead generously giving the younger man one last chance.
No more beating around the bush, no more deception, all schemes were laughable tricks to this elder.
Be straightforward, be honest, and don’t come off as an ambitious schemer…
He was a junior.
“For me…” Aorus took a deep breath, “This is an opportunity to ascend to greater heights, a once-in-a-millennium chance.”
“Oh?” Hadrian said eagerly, “Little Aorus, you already stand quite high.
You have your own organization, your own followers, and you can already influence this city.”
“It’s far from enough.
This power is not yet enough for me to achieve my goals,” Aorus became impulsive, “Mr.
Hadrian, you understand what kind of talent we possess.
It originates from the seed of the giant dragon, even the power bestowed by the Eternal King himself.”
“Just as the Emperor Central Spirit now in the Central Lands, who created Impermanence Skill and Heavenly Return Skill, his chosen Superpower Users hold unique powers, creating the world’s first Country.
Now new powers have arrived with the Dragon of the Vaulted Sky, and a new generation of Superpower Users has emerged with the times!
We are naturally burdened with responsibility; we should exert our talents throughout society, leading humanity in a whole new direction!”
“Unification and containment are decisions anyone can understand, yet the Three Great Countries and the current agent only think of temporary stability, forsaking the use of power.
Millions of Dragon Species gather in this city, most of them repeating the ‘student era’ like ordinary people, while a few engage in violent conflicts in the streets, all wasting their talents, everyone!!”
Aorus unconsciously stood up, the strong drink he had imbibed made the youth agitated.
This was his last chance, and so he spoke his mind without reservation, sharing his dream with the elder before him.
“Mr.
Hadrian, I cannot tolerate this bleak reality.
I cannot tolerate so many talented youths squandering their power in meaningless daily life and brawls!
Therefore, I want to take up the leader’s scepter, I want to stop this meaningless strife, I want to unify the city’s power, and lead the Superpower Users in the right direction.
This is not the mandate of the Otimis family, nor the intention of Ustus, but rather, my dream, Aorus Otimis!”