"Your Majesty, I don't think it's a good idea to worry about trouble that may not possibly come. After all, it's believed that the Dragon Master Clan and our Holy Dragon Empire share a lot in common. In fact, we owe it to them, for we can't have made our nation so prosperous without the Dragon Master Clan's backup. Therefore, I believe that they will never do anything unfavorable for the benefit of our nation." Priest Dean immediately took a step forward and expressed his support to Alston. Moreover, this was his way to urge the emperor to allow Alston's trip to the Dragon Master Clan.
After thinking about it carefully, the emperor nodded his head. He glanced at Alston and asked him, "So, what do you think, Alston?"
"Father, I cannot agree more with Priest Dean's opinion. The Dragon Master Clan's invitation may be a little abrupt, but I suppose that they got their own reasons for doing so. Maybe they just want to learn more about me before I take over the throne and see for themselves if I really have what it takes to become an emperor. Even though the Dragon Master Clan never intervenes in the state affairs of our nation, I have observed that they always send emissaries to test the heir to the throne. Am I right? I suppose that they just chose a different approach this time, and I don't see anything inappropriate with it, Father." At that moment, Alston was not at all worried about his coming trip to the Dragon Master Clan. In fact, he was actually excited, because this was an opportunity for him to be on the good side of the Dragon Master Clan and gain their appreciation. He knew that he would benefit a lot from this in the future if he got their attention.
Some of these benefits were, for instance, the privilege of the heir to the throne to visit the Dragon Master Clan once a year to improve their strength. From the previous experiences, the heir could break through at least one grade higher. In such a case that the heir was gifted, it would be possible for him or her to break through two or three grades in one blow. Moreover, there was a chance for the heir to receive valuable gifts from the Dragon Master Clan.
Therefore, Alston made up his mind not to miss a precious opportunity, such as this one.
"Well, since you're all so confident about it, then I suppose that it's alright for Alston to go with the messenger." After careful consideration, the emperor finally nodded as a sign of approval.
"Thank you for this. I won't disappoint all of you!" Alston said with determination. However, a sinister smile was hiding beh
g teams in front of her.
However, her presence surprised the six teams. But all of them had gathered around her first.
Shortly after, the incoming beasts barricaded all the people in the area.
Apparently, all the teams were just waiting for Alyssa's instructions. Just like a born leader that she was, Alyssa didn't think twice and immediately took the position. As the master soul of the current Timber Deity Empire, her appearance alone could strengthen the worried hearts of the people.
Meanwhile, Alyssa ordered the elders led by Lucas and the six-star spirit-manipulated beasts to spread out in an arc to form a defensive barrier to resist the attacks of the incoming beasts.
At the same time, she commanded these manipulators of the Supernal Stage to disperse in the arc line. Their goal was to suppress the spirit-manipulated beasts that broke into their defensive line. On the other hand, spirit manipulators of the Heavenly Stage were left to protect the princes and the injured ones and, at the same time, assist the defense.
At that moment, all the anxious people calmed down and took their proper places under Alyssa's command. Soon after, they blocked the desperate attacks of the spirit-manipulated beasts efficiently by bringing their excellent fighting power to their peaks.
After being at a stalemate for two hours, the insane spirit-manipulated beasts suddenly retreated like the tide. Not long after, they were out of enemies. Moreover, it was so strange that even the more advanced spirit-manipulated beasts hanging around the mountain were nowhere to be found. The place suddenly became extremely quiet, leaving only Alyssa, the six princes, and their treasure hunting teams.