A few days later;
The Death Clan Village had seen incoming guests on the day of the hidden clan meeting, one after another. It was seen the appearance of the heads of all remaining six hidden clans that were invited for the meeting. Even Valhalla sent their representative in person, after ignoring the meetings for the past six millennia, although it is only the clan heir that attended this event, just like the Kuru Clan.
As both of their clan heads went into closed-door training, their original clan heirs became interim clan heads, and the ones who visited were interim clan heirs. Still, representatives are representatives. Hence, the hospitality from the subordinate clans of Death Clan were extended towards these two were same as the clan heads who made a visit in person.
In the noon after lunch, the heads of various hidden clans, some alone and some along with their heirs, were all gathered in the throne hall; an elongated table was arranged with specially made high-backed thrones with unique insignia inscribed on their back, the symbols of each clan. The thrones with Phoenix, Dragon, and Skull were currently empty. The remaining were filled with the heads of hidden clans and their heirs standing behind them.
For the first minute, there was nothing but silence, but then conversations started among each other.
Einridi Odinson (Valhalla's representative): "The new head of Death Clan has some nerve, letting us wait."
Ayush (Kuru's representative): "Putting away your clan policy or whatever you might want to call it, You came all the way from your clan village to a hidden clan meeting, that too, a day before as a guest, Lord Odinson. You can afford to wait a few more minutes. The host is supposed to come at the end anyway."
Einridi Odinson: "Since when did the Kuru Clan put away their pride and become the Garcia family's lackey?"
Ayush: "Unlike some other clans, we follow the path of dharma (righteousness). We do what's right."
Einridi Odinson: "Is this why your clan once wanted to get out of being guardians? If not for Sun and Dragon Clans weren't punished, where would your clan be now?"
Ayush: "Honestly, we didn't get a majority on passing the resolution of shifting our residence to the material world. It's not because of the punishment on those selfish clans that betrayed humanity, helping out the invaders."
Einridi Odinson: "Yeah, whatever."
Ayush: "Keep that attitude; one day, your Valhalla will face real Ragnarok."
Einridi Odinson: "You dare to threaten Valhalla, Ayush?"
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Following the voice, everyone saw a 6ft2in figure standing outside, with an old man on the side; they entered the room together and started walking toward the table.
In an instant, the clan heads got up one after another, not out of respect for Azzy but for the old man beside him. It was Qridus, who is now a demigod, a realm that deserves such kind of respect from the guests.
A wave of admiration and a bit of fear could be seen in the eyes of clan heirs standing around; the same goes for Eirindi and Ayush.
At the same time, they couldn't help but stare at Azzy too, for his 9-star rank isn't hidden so that everyone is able to sense it.
The three clan representatives that are affected by the lightning paralysis couldn't move an inch as Azzy calmly sat in his seat while Qridus went past them and went on, sitting on the throne, which is usually reserved for the overseer, such as the guardian god, usually. But, in this situation, no one would want to complain either way.
Taking his seat, Azzy snapped his fingers that had bluish-white lightning sparks dancing around, and the three victims were immediately freed of their paralysis state immediately.
"What is this, Azrael?" Elyssa Moon, the Moon Clan Matriarch, lost her temper once again, but this time, she didn't release her aura.
Before Azzy replied, Qridus Garcia responded with a comment, "That was Lord Garcia for you, Elyssa." His cold gaze and tone sent shivers down the spine of this old woman who lived for thousands of years.
"Ah, Yes, Lord Garcia... I apologize," Elyssa Moon corrected her attitude right away. The others went speechless for a moment, as to how she behaved earlier and how she was behaving now. It was as if a lioness became a house cat.
Everyone couldn't help but wonder whether this was the power of a demigod.
*Ahem*
Azzy cleared his throat a bit and reacted to Elyssa's apology by waving his hands, "It is alright, Lady Moon. I'm friends with Estella. You can call me by first name."
Estella was momentarily surprised, thinking, "We are? But, I never met him in my life before." She couldn't help but stare at Azzy with a few gazes falling upon her, "I saw his pictures, but seeing him in person is quite unbelievable. He looks exactly like Azrael from my past life, too."
As Elyssa didn't know how to react to it, remembering Estella's crazy theory of her past life, Azzy shifted his focus to other guests, scanning their realms, and Qridus opened his mouth, "You can discuss whatever personal issues you all have, later in the banquet. First, let's get this over with."
Everyone nodded to it and Qridus announced, keeping his arms on the armrest on either side, "With the authority as the interim judge of the round table, I hereby commence the 321st Hidden clan meeting."