Chapter 396: Back to home... Part-2.

Chapter 396: Back to home... Part-2.



The reason for sparing Neo's life was quite simple, actually.

In case of a two-sided attack, the entire nation's safety would have been at risk, and

coincidentally, Neo is good at safeguarding the borders of the entire nation all at once with his immense army.

Therefore, Ashtel spared his life in exchange for him ceasing his questionable actions and transforming into a civilized individual with sound moral principles.

And in case he doesn't obey this treaty, Ashtel will kill him.

Although Raji and Jin don't know where Neo went, they for sure know that he definitely has broken the treaty now.

This implies that Neo is openly mocking Ashtel's authority; his actions are akin to slapping Ashtel in the face.

And no one in the entire world alliance is daring enough to face an angry Ashtel Rex; that's why they are both panicking at this moment.

Just as Ashtel was on the verge of getting angry, the atmosphere was growing chilly, and everyone was silent. A single voice broke the silence.

"uh... The atmosphere is getting quite cold for some reason... I feel cold..."

Hearing Riya's voice, Ashtel withdrew his aura that was just about to leak out, and a smile returned to his face that was just about to get serious.

"Ah, my bad, I nearly lost face in front of the kids..."

Riya tilted her head in confusion as everyone gave her a happy glance and a collective thumbs up.

She was unaware that she had just prevented Ashtel's aura from leveling down the entire academy.

"Uh, I have something to talk about his disappearance..."

Summoning his courage, Liam stepped forward to face Ashtel.

Although he felt a bit intimidated while standing in front of the strongest man alive, he knew he had to face this situation head-on.

Liam clenched his fists and told everything that happened in the dragon valley to Ashtel and the other two.

Obviously, he omitted a few things, like how he awakened his mana field and what talks he had with Ellie.

But he told everything related to Neo.

Hearing all this, a look of contemplation appeared on Ashtel's face. He waved his hand at Liam and the others while saying it with a smile.

"Moreover, I can already see that the entrances to the dragon valley have been sealed..."

With Ashtel's capabilities, it's no surprise that he can sense the Dragon Valley while still being in the human empire.

"I guess he already thinks that there's going to be a lot of chaos, and he doesn't want anything to do with it at all..."

"And it's not my style to barge into other people's houses by force like that..."

Ashtel is not like Neo; he won't go to the dragon valley without being invited, except if it concerns the nation itself.

In Ashtel's opinion, Neo has long become completely useless ever since such talented kids appeared in the younger generation.

Sooner or later, Liam will replace Neo, Link will replace him, Rio will replace Jin, and there will be no need to worry even if Neo doesn't 'exist' anymore.

In other words, Ashtel is now free to deal with Neo at any moment.

'Perhaps he sensed that he can never do wrong things again as long as I am keeping an eye on him... and if the next generation takes over, things will become worse for him...'

'Even Neo knows that Liam is more talented than him, and he will be left behind in dust

eventually...'

Ashtel sighed at that moment and spoke in a calm tone,

"Send this information to the alliance, ask Ryul for assistance, and tell them to use the power

of the world tree to find Neo..."

"The world tree can detect any living beings existing in this solar system; unless Neo has left this entire solar system altogether, we will eventually find him no matter what..."

Raji and Jin nodded their heads at those words and hurriedly left as if they were running away. Standing alone, Ashtel shook his head and sighed heavily.

'Even after becoming the strongest, even after reaching such heights... my fate still remains

the same; I guess I was never really blessed with friends...'

Ashtel gave a dry laugh and thought about Link and his group.

'Although I was cursed, I am glad you were blessed with such great friends, Link. I am glad I raised you with the utmost care...'

'Before I retire, I will clean up all the mess for you; you just need to take over and everything will be fine... After all, I promised to your mother, I can never forget that even if I want to...'

With a smile on his face, Ashtel glanced in the direction of Link's room in the dorms and then left the academy to go and complete the unfinished work.