thefictionvixens Chapter 11: The Five Elders' Hatred and Isaac's Declaration of Invincibility
Chapter 11: The Five Elders' Hatred and Isaac's Declaration of Invincibility
Im's illusion vanished in the light, the darkness receded, and the skies of Mary Geoise returned to calm. Having survived this fierce life-or-death battle, the entire world seemed to be under Isaac's control. Im's destruction symbolized the collapse of the World Government's decades-long rule; the Five Elders lost their last reliance, and Isaac emerged as the ultimate victor.
Isaac stood high above, looking down at the blood-soaked city, his eyes gleaming with a cold light. He knew that Im's disappearance meant a power vacuum, and the Five Elders' ambitions would never cease. As long as Mary Geoise existed, the Five Elders would continue to rebel.
"Young Master, your current strength is overwhelming. Is your next step to completely take over the Five Elders' forces?" Kizaru asked respectfully, his eyes filled with concern and expectation.
Isaac sneered, "The Five Elders? They're nothing but mad dogs who've lost their master. I'll make them witness the coming new order, not as rulers of this world, but as subjects."
As soon as Isaac finished speaking, the system started beeping with notification sounds.
[Ding! The Five Elders have lost Im's protection, and turmoil has broken out within the World Government's upper echelons.]
[Current Mission: To gain complete control over the Celestial Dragon families and high-ranking government officials in Mary Geoise.]
"System, check the internal turmoil within the World Government," Isaac coldly commanded. He knew that this power vacuum was the perfect opportunity for him to take over the World Government.
[Ding! Internal strife has erupted within the World Government's upper echelons, with the Five Elders attempting to regain control. Some high-ranking officials have secretly formed an alliance, seeking to usurp the Five Elders' rule.]
Isaac sneered, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "It seems I'm not the only ambitious one; there are a few of the Five Elders' dogs who are also plotting a counterattack."
Meanwhile, in the Five Elders' secret meeting room.
The elderly men wore somber expressions, the atmosphere tense and filled with fear. With Im's fall, they felt for the first time that the rules of the world were collapsing, and that Isaac, the Celestial Dragon heir they had once regarded as a pawn, had become their adversary.
“Lord Im… has failed.” Belmont’s voice was filled with despair, his fingers trembling slightly, as if he could hardly accept the fact before him.
“Now is not the time for mourning,” another of the Five Elders said coldly. “We must regain power, or Isaac will completely replace us.”
“But Im has fallen, and Isaac’s power is beyond our control. What can we use to fight him?” Another of the Five Elders’ voices was filled with deep frustration, clearly having lost the will to fight.
A cold smile flashed across Belmont's face as he slowly spoke: "Perhaps the era of the Five Elders is over, but we can still retain some leverage for ourselves."
The Five Elders exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with complex emotions. They knew that continuing to fight Isaac would also lead to a devastating end. Meanwhile, some of the more astute members were already secretly planning to make concessions, hoping to seize a chance to save themselves from Isaac's clutches.
Belmont's voice was low and cold: "We can choose to submit to Isaac, outwardly obey, but in reality preserve our strength, waiting for the right moment... to completely eliminate Isaac."
"Superficial submission?" The other five elders frowned slightly, clearly surprised by the suggestion.
Belmont nodded, a sinister glint in his eyes: "Although Isaac is the heir to a Celestial Dragon family and his power is immense, he may not be able to control us for long. If we can plant spies around him and keep track of his every move, we might still have a chance to turn the tide."
The Five Elders exchanged glances and finally nodded, clearly not entirely in agreement on the plan. Even if Isaac was powerful, they were powerless to stop his control over Mary Geoise.
“Then let’s proceed according to this plan. We will feign submission while secretly seeking an opportunity.” The Five Elders reached an agreement with cold smiles.
Isaac sat high on his throne, observing the heads of the Celestial Dragon families and the high-ranking officials of the World Government. Today, he formally convened a meeting to announce his seizure of power from Mary Geoise. Im's disappearance and the Five Elders' inability to act had presented him with the perfect opportunity to reach the pinnacle of power.
"From this day forward, I will re-establish order in Mary Geoise. Any who resist will face only death," Isaac said coldly, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority.
The conference room was deathly silent. The usually aloof patriarchs were now trembling with fear, none daring to show any sign of unease in this setting. Isaac's displayed power had far exceeded their expectations, and Im's fall had undoubtedly dealt a profound blow to their hearts.
“Lord Isaac, you will lead us into a new order.” A head of the Drake family bowed respectfully, the first to show his submission.
Seeing this, the other family heads bowed their heads in agreement, expressing their willingness to follow Isaac and submit to the new order. Isaac smiled calmly; he knew their obedience was merely superficial, but he wasn't worried. With the continuous enhancement of his Destiny power, he was confident that he could completely control these restless families.
Just then, Belmont, one of the Five Elders, suddenly stood up and said with a smile, "Lord Isaac, you possess unparalleled power. We, the Five Elders, are willing to serve you as our new master and assist you in establishing a new world order."
A cold glint flashed in Isaac's eyes. He keenly sensed Belmont's hypocrisy and said with a sneer, "You Five Elders are nothing but a dying struggle. You want to keep your power? Very well, let's see if you can suppress your dissent."
Belmont's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and said in a low voice, "We will never disobey your will."
Isaac snorted coldly, his tone threatening: "Very well, if anyone is found to be trying to resist, the Five Elders' doomsday will come."
Afterwards, Isaac returned to his mansion, and the system notification sounded again.
[Ding! Mission details updated: The World Government and the high command of Mary Geoise have fully submitted. Current completion rate: 80%.]
Isaac was very satisfied with the result. He knew that although these high-ranking officials had outwardly submitted, there were still forces stirring in the shadows. However, as long as his power continued to increase, these people, no matter how unwilling, would have no choice but to become his subjects.
“Young Master, those Five Elders may appear compliant on the surface, but they are probably secretly plotting a counterattack,” Kizaru said with a smile, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
Isaac smiled coldly: "The Five Elders' ambitions cannot be easily eliminated. However, when I control the entire world, their hatred will only hasten their destruction."
Kizaru smiled slightly and said respectfully, "Young Master, rest assured, I will keep a close watch on the Five Elders' every move."
Belmont looked coldly at the other five elders and said in a low voice, "Isaac is our nominal master now, but when the time comes, we must take over his rule."
"However, all we can do now is endure it; his power is too great," another of the Five Elders sighed helplessly.
"So what if he's powerful? He's still just a Celestial Dragon," Belmont said coldly. "Once we obtain the hidden power in the world, we can contend with him."
"Hidden power?" The others looked at Belmont in surprise.
Belmont nodded, a cold light flashing in his eyes: "Legend has it that at the edge of the world, there is a forbidden land where true power is sealed. If we can obtain that power, we can regain control of the world."
The Five Elders exchanged glances, a tacit understanding forming between them. They had reached a new secret agreement, intending to venture into the legendary forbidden land to gain new power to fight Isaac.