Chapter 895 Zentika Empire

Chapter 895 Zentika Empire

Many things changed over the course of two years. For one, the reign of the Valyr in the Savannah Region ended. They did not lose full control of the Savannah Region, but a horde of High Beasts settled at the border to the Savannah Region a year ago. The High Beasts expanded their territory and claimed a small portion of the Savannah Region after bulldozing two border settlements.

Some High Beasts died in the clashes with the Valyr, but they emerged victorious nonetheless. The Valyr requested aid from the Untamed Awakened, yet they were unwilling to pay what Hiraku, Thaor, and others had asked for. Once the Valyr cursed Hiraku and the others for demanding an atrocious price for killing the High Beasts, they stopped hunting with the Untamed Awakened. Only Zira remained in contact with Michael's subjects, ensuring the consistent payment of one hundred million Ordinary Summoning Scrolls wouldn't stop.

It looked like the trades with the Valyr would stop for some time, but they couldn't afford to terminate their contracts with Michael. The Valyr gained too much from their trades with Michael. Thus, all business transactions prevailed, but their amiable relationship cracked. All because the Untamed Awakened were unwilling to risk their life for free against an entire horde of High Beasts.

Michael could have defeated the High Beasts alone but was unwilling to do so. He didn't have a reason to deal with the High Beasts since they didn't harm or anything important to him. It would be different if the Valyr had paid the price, but since they not only rejected the Untamed Awakened's offer with unnecessarily harsh – and demeaning – comments but also severed all amiable ties with them, Michael didn't even think about it.

He was sad for Zira and her mother. Valkyria might be considered the Lordess of the Savannah Region, but she was certainly not in control of her territory and people. Her Clan controlled the Savannah Region by commanding Valkyria.

If the Lordess had been strong enough to oppose her Clan, Michael would have considered helping her. Reaching out with a helping hand wouldn't have been a problem. However, Valkyria decided to follow her elders blindly and go against him by allowing her people to throw demeaning comments at the Untamed Awakened. Michael's opinion of the Valyr decreased considerably during the last two years and was already at no regret. If a horde of High Beasts reclaimed the Savannah Region...so be it. The High Beast horde might be more pleasant to have as neighbors than the Valyr race!

Interestingly enough, the Valyr weren't the only neighbors with news. Michael also heard about the Zentika Empire again. First, he had been certain that the Zentika Empire would fall apart and cease to exist within a few months. However, the months passed quietly and turned into years. The Zentika Empire survived, though only barely. It couldn't hold on much longer.

The surrounding Lords, Native Kingdoms, and intelligent monsters pushed deeper into the Zentika Empire's territory, claiming a big chunk of their lands. At this point, the Zentika Empire was only one-tenth of the massive size it used to be. Michael decided it was time to make his move. He waited long enough for his revenge. Senator Keltos of the Zentika Empire's Congress was waiting for him.

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But that might not be as easy as Michael had hoped for. As he traveled through the Zentika Empire with fast strides and basic usage of Cosmic Stride, Michael discovered several enemy forces. He ignored most of them but froze when he found a massive creature gliding through the air. Its body covered a portion of the sun, casting shade all over Michael.

The creature didn't even notice Michael as it flew high above him to the closest settlement, where it released rays of flames. Its flames were searing hot, deadly, and something Michael was very familiar with.

Michael remained frozen, but his blood boiled as memories of the Lord Rift resurfaced.

The creature's signature move, dragon breath, spread fear and desperation across the settlement as it burned hundreds of buildings and its residents to cinder.

No one could escape the flames of the mythical creature.

Michael recognized it immediately. It was a Red Dragon.

Taros' Red Dragon.

Before Michael realized what was happening, something within him shattered, and two familiar voices rang through his mind.

[Show us how strong you've grown, brat!]

[Devour!]