Ch. 2221..2230
Chapter 2221 The Past Of The Dark Emperor
“Remember how Levi faked his death back in the battle on Goldenport Island?” the Dark Emperor asked.
“Yes!” Everyone else inclined their heads.
Death Fiend added, “The world thought Levi was dead, but you told us he’s still alive.”
“Yes. That was because I sensed him using a type of Forbidden Technique. Though it was barely discernable, I was able to sense it. Levi ended up going all out with the Forbidden Technique,” the Dark Emperor explained.
Everyone got curious. “What’s so special about this Forbidden Technique?”
“It came from someone who’s the reason why I can’t enter Erudia until today!” the Dark Emperor declared, his face turning grim.
Death Fiend asked, “Is that the person you want to kill after combining the Skyward Sword with the Terra Blade?”
The Dark Emperor nodded. “Yes. I created the Sacred Organization and plotted so hard just to defeat this person!”
“So Levi’s that person’s disciple? You tried so hard to get Levi to be your disciple just because of that person?”
“That’s right. I want to make his disciple mine, but to no avail.”
The angels were stunned. “Does that mean Levi’s mentor was the one who destroyed the Prison of Darkness?”
“Sounds plausible. But I know him well enough, and he’s not capable enough of doing that. Still, it has been years since we last met. Perhaps he got lucky and became stronger. Otherwise, Levi wouldn’t get to escape from the Prison of Darkness. I can’t help but suspect that he was the one who crushed both the Skyward Sword and the Prison of Darkness!” the Dark Emperor revealed, despair washing over him.
After all, if his rival was that capable, then all his efforts would be in vain.
Now, even combining both the Skyward Sword and the Terra Blade wouldn’t work.
I won’t get to return to Erudia if that person was behind everything.
Still, he was more inclined to believe that it was Levi’s mentor who destroyed the Prison of Darkness than Levi himself.
There was no way he’d admit that Levi destroyed the Prison of Darkness single-handedly!
One man plucked up his courage to say, “But we can’t rule out the possibility that Levi was behind this.”
No matter what, they had seen it with their own eyes.
There was a possibility that Levi had broken out of the Prison of Darkness himself.
Dark Emperor knew that well.
“We can sound him out,” he answered.
“Are you heading to Erudia?”
The Dark Emperor shook his head. “I can’t go there in the past, let alone now. It’s easy to sound him out. We can do that with someone else’s help. Listen…”
He proceeded to explain the plan he had in mind.
After hearing his plan, the others grinned.
“That works!”
Back in North Hampton, Zoey and Forlevia were still wondering why the Eighteen Dark Angels escaped the minute Levi showed himself.
“I told you about this, didn’t I? The Dark Emperor captured me, and they thought I’d be trapped forever. Now that I’ve escaped, they were astounded to see me here and ran away,” Levi pointed out.
Alas, Zoey refused to buy his explanation.
“They were flabbergasted to see you still alive, for everyone thought you were dead. Of course, they reacted that way,” she said.
When they were in the middle of a heated conversation, Death Fiend and the others showed up again.
“Why are you here?” Levi demanded.
“Look, they only left because they realized you’re alive!” Zoey glared at him.
“I’m here to relay the Dark Emperor’s order—you can stay with your family without having to return to the Sacred Organization!”
Surprise inundated everyone at his words.
Despite her shock, Zoey nodded.
Levi, though, felt that something didn’t seem right.
Chapter 2222
This must be the Dark Emperor’s plot! Since they’re back, the Dark Emperor must’ve found out about my escape from the Prison of Darkness. He had no choice but to accept the fact. But I believe he won’t believe that I destroyed the Prison of Darkness alone! I can’t believe that I did it and even Cyrus found it unbelievable.
We used to be on par, but now I’m way stronger than him. Why did he send someone to relay the order that Zoey is to remain in Erudia? Something’s wrong. Is he trying to find out how strong I am? Yes, that must be it! He wants to find out if I was the one who destroyed the Prison of Darkness!
Nevertheless, Levi couldn’t figure out what the Dark Emperor’s plot was for now.
That being said, he wasn’t concerned, for he was sure of his capabilities.
He could display his true strength whenever needed, so his ego was now boosted beyond imagination.
Zoey wouldn’t want to leave Erudia to apologize to her mentor now.
Thus, Levi could use the opportunity to change her mind.
It was finally time for their family to reunite and spend some time together.
Now that Forlevia could go for training, they’d get to see her every day.
Alas, their peaceful days were short-lived. News soon spread all over Erudia that the She-Devil, Zoey Lopez, was in North Hampton, and that the Guardian of Erudia, Levi Garrison, was back, safe and sound!
Everyone who heard of the news was shaken.
Levi’s return made everyone lose their minds.
The legendary Master of the old era is back!
Many new fighters and newcomers who had only heard about his stories came to North Hampton to see what he looked like in real life.
His acquaintances, especially those he got to know in the new era, came to find out how strong he was and were dying to challenge him.
On top of that, Levi’s enemies spend every waking moment wishing they could kill him.
They wanted him to come back to prove they were stronger than him, and that he was nothing but a weakling in this new era.
Everything that Levi used to be proud of was gone.
Levi’s comrades—Azure Dragon, Kirin, and the others—rushed over to meet him in excitement.
His disciples and the men he trained to be elites wished they could meet him, too.
Everyone departed for North Hampton at once.
“Finally, you’ve shown up. I want to see how you’re doing now!”
Edmund and the rest traveled to North Hampton without further delay.
The Garrison clan in Oakland City were the most excited of them all to hear the news. “Levi has shown up! We need to go by the clan rules now. Let’s go to North Hampton. I want to see how good he is!” Donald Garrison couldn’t hide his delight.
He was dying to see Levi.
The legendary Levi, who used to reign in the old era, caused an uproar.
It was no lesser than the news of the Skyward Sword showing up.
Countless people made their way to North Hampton,
On the other hand, news of Zoey in North Hampton had taken a turn for the worse.
“The She-Devil needs to die! How can she escape unscathed after killing so many people in Erudia?”
“Yes, Zoey Lopez needs to die right now!”
“We demand an explanation! She had killed our families!”
The whole world was asking for Zoey’s execution, and things were only getting worse.
They were about to start a petition for her execution.
Many people even asked The Cardinal Hall and various organizations to take her life.
No matter what, Zoey couldn’t remain alive in Erudia.
She must die!
Finally, Levi understood what the Dark Emperor’s plan was.
He wants me to attract the entire world’s attention so he can find out how capable I am!
Chapter 2223
He first released the news that I’m still alive and exposed my position, then incite the people to hate Zoey and take her life. Everyone will target and view me as an enemy!
It was a situation of all against one, so he would have no choice but to take action to protect Zoey.
In the face of Erudia and the whole world’s oppression, Levi would definitely unleash his full power.
The Dark Emperor would definitely find out how strong Levi was and whether he had escaped from the Prison of Darkness himself.
That was the Dark Emperor’s plan and test on Levi.
Once again, North Hampton became the center of attention.
Group after group of fighters arrived in North Hampton and sealed the place off, allowing no one to leave.
They wanted Zoey to remain here for the rest of her life.
Some of them also wanted Levi dead…
Even if they couldn’t kill him, they wanted him to know his place in this new era.
There were also some people who came to see Levi in real life.
In fact, people from all over the world had flown over to North Hampton beside the Erudians.
It caused a tremendous commotion akin to the time when Skyward Sword resurfaced.
Azure Dragon, Kirin, and the rest showed up ahead of time.
They were all very excited to see Levi.
“You’re still alive, boss! That’s great!” they exclaimed heartily.
Each of them gave Levi a warm hug.
They had always looked up to Levi, so no matter what his capability was, he’d forever be their boss.
No one could replace Levi’s position in their hearts.
“Maestro!” Robed Slayer greeted Levi sincerely.
“Levi!” Wynona and Mia had showed up as well.
They were now higher-ups of Garrison Industry and decided to make the trip here together.
They were all able to hold their own forts, and became fighters on Divine Leaderboard or getting there.
Apparently, there were so many fighters that the one hundred spots on the Divine Leaderboard weren’t enough anymore.
Now, there would be one thousand spots on the new Divine Leaderboard.
The last fighter on the Divine Leaderboard with one thousand spots was stronger than the previous fighter ranked last on the Divine Leaderboard with one hundred spots.
That showed how much things had changed in three years.
Levi scanned the crowd gathered before him and nodded in approval.
“Good. I’m glad you’ve all improved and become fighters!”
Levi could tell that Azure Dragon, Kirin, and the rest had improved greatly.
There was one problem, though—the energy and elements in their bodies were too complicated.
Clearly, they had trained in all sorts of ways, trying to increase their ability and ended up discarding the basic techniques he taught them back then.
Alas, they had no idea the basic techniques were extremely formidable.
Levi trained only the basic techniques when he was in solitary training to pursue maximum speed and strength.
In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to claim that Levi could defeat anyone in this era with just one punch.
Back then, Levi shared his precious knowledge with his comrades, but they disregarded everything.
Everyone was delighted to see Levi’s satisfied expression.
It was honestly great to be recognized especially someone they had always looked up to.
For the past three years, everyone had been focusing on improving themselves to impress Levi upon his return.
They wanted to show off and fish for compliments.
However, Levi soon frowned, making them confused.
“Boss, what’s wrong?” Kirin asked.
Levi sighed. “Did you forget what I taught you back then?
Chapter 2224 An Obsolete Levi
His words had everyone exchanging glances.
They were reluctant to answer his question and hurt his feelings.
In the end, Kirin had to speak up. “Boss, I’m sorry to be brutally honest, but the techniques you taught us were too basic! We’re being bombarded by various ancient techniques and modern training techniques, so yours aren’t relevant now. ‘Out with the old, in with the new.’ They don’t fit in the current era!”
Afraid that Levi would fly into a fit of rage, Azure Dragon added, “Boss, Kirin means well. Times have changed. There are too many advanced techniques, so your technique book has become obsolete. Garrison Industry found an ancient technique book in an ancient ruin that allowed us to grow in leaps and bounds in just one month. If we practice using your technique book, our strength would only increase tenfold. It is normal for it to be out of use.”
Phoenix chimed in, “Besides, we have mastered the basic skills, and your technique book only teaches us the basics. Thus, we can advance quickly by learning those ancient techniques and modern training skills.”
Seeing Levi’s scrunched up expression, Robed Slayer, Black Tortoise, and White Tiger added, “The times have changed swiftly. There are many better techniques available. We’re not saying that your technique book is bad!”
Cyrus swept his glance over the masses and shook his head.
Advance swiftly? You do not know how fast Levi had grown mightier. Your abilities are nothing compared to him!
Wynona grinned. “Levi, don’t be mad. You don’t know this age well. I heard that you’ve been locked up for three years. Everything you know was from three years ago. When you get to know the new era, you’ll understand their decision,” he explained, Everything from three years ago had become obsolete.
Even the technology that Lab of Gods used to be proud of was already obsolete. Their technology was nothing compared to what Garrison Industry had right now.
“For example, the pure energy beings. Three years ago, no one could defeat them, but now, they have to stay in hiding or risk getting killed!” Wynona explained.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Everything from three years ago, including Levi and his technique book, was now defunct.
Levi’s technique book was just like aerobics. It was totally useless.
“Mm, I know. You may make your own choices. You’ve also improved a lot, so I won’t blame you,” Levi uttered blandly.
Kirin and the rest were delighted. “Boss, don’t you worry. We’ll continue to work hard so you’ll be proud of us!”
“Yes, that’s right. We’re here, so no one will dare to lay a hand on you. Back then, you used to lead and protect us, but now we’re going to protect you!”
Their statement sounded rather offending to Levi’s ears.
It was as if they were saying Levi was useless and weak now. He would only get to survive under their protection.
Realizing they had misspoken, they hurriedly corrected themselves. “We’re not calling you a weakling, but times have indeed changed. You’re not the strongest fighter at this age. But don’t worry, for it’s our turn to protect you!”
“I’m sure you’ll get used to the new era and improve your strength soon!”
“Yes, you’re talented and diligent enough to become the top fighter of the generation!”
They offered their well wishes to him.
For now, Levi was an average fighter, but they knew he’d catch up soon.
They would gladly protect him before he got any stronger.
Cyrus burst out laughing all of a sudden.
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What? That’s the funniest joke I’ve ever heard in my life! I can’t believe they are asking Levi to work hard!
Even Mia and Wynona were casting earnest looks in Levi’s direction.
Though Levi was no longer the strongest fighter in this era, they believed he could get an opportunity to become a top fighter once again.
Though the chances were slim, there was still hope.
Levi would definitely grab the chance to improve himself whenever possible.
After all, he was skilled enough.
Everyone gazed at him, expectant smiles playing on their lips.
Levi didn’t know how to react, for they thought his ability was stuck in time since three years ago.
You’ve progressed, so have I. Do you think I did nothing for the past three years? If I did nothing, how would I escape from the Prison of Darkness?
An infuriated Cyrus declared, “You have no idea how powerful he is! How dare you mock him for being weak? You’ve just achieved success, but he has been on the top for a long time! Now, he’s way beyond that!”
Cyrus did his best to describe the difference between the masses and Levi.
They had just achieved success, but Levi was already a divine being!
Everyone turned to look at Cyrus as though he was a fool.
“Three years ago, he might be the strongest fighter in the world and could tackle Lab of Gods alone. But you can’t worship him blindly! The times are different now, and his strength is at most in the middle of the hierarchy. You’ve been locked up for too long. It’s crucial to understand the new generation now!”
“Yes, do you still think you’re a top fighter? Come, let’s have a fight!” everyone else refuted angrily.
Cyrus’s solitary training didn’t go well when he was locked up and ended up improving little. He was basically the same man he was three years ago.
Obviously, he was no match for Azure Dragon, Kirin, and the rest.
“Hey!” He faltered, at a loss for words.
He only had himself to blame for not progressing at all for the past three years.
Otherwise, these young people wouldn’t be able to bully him.
Levi shook his own head in vexation.
They had indeed forgotten about the technique book. I can’t blame them, though. If something else works better and faster, I’d choose that as well.
Besides, he knew his comrades wouldn’t admit defeat.
They wanted to become stronger, just like him, or even exceed his strength so they could protect Erudia.
Hence, it was normal for them to pick techniques or training skills that worked faster.
Their extraordinary level of tolerance and diligence allowed them to improve swiftly and ended up ranking in the Divine Leaderboard.
Levi didn’t blame them.
After all, everyone had the right to choose what they wanted.
He wasn’t going to pick on his comrades.
For now, he could only place his hope on his disciples and the Team Of Secret Warriors.
They didn’t forget the techniques, right? After all, they only got to improve with the help of the technique book.
Back then, Levi heard that this was the oldest technique book ever. He had initially thought that Reversero was the most ancient skill there was, but then realized he was wrong.
Reversero was just a type of skill, and the technique book was the forgotten basic technique skills.
Everyone had been learning the basics all the while and naturally thought the book wasn’t important when, in fact, those basic techniques were the most ancient and formidable techniques of all.
Soon, Floyd and the others came to him.
Levi’s eyes lit up hopefully.
Chapter 2226 The Same As Three Years Ago
Over a hundred of Levi’s disciples arrived, followed by Levi’s Team Of Secret Warriors.
There was no need for them to conceal themselves, for they were fighters by now.
After Levi’s departure, Floyd became their leader so they could continue contributing to Erudia.
“Master!” they greeted him excitedly.
They were as delighted as Azure Dragon and the rest.
After hearing news of Levi’s return, they rushed over to North Hampton.
“Good, good. You’re all fighters now!” Levi praised as he flashed a satisfied grin.
Just like Azure Dragon and the rest, Floyd and his men were now capable fighters.
Floyd himself was on par with Azure Dragon, Kirin, and the like.
So was Shade, the leader of Team Of Secret Warriors.
If the team was this strong three years ago, Levi wouldn’t have to keep them in hiding. He could’ve just ordered them to take down anyone who tried to go against them.
Even the Lab of Gods wouldn’t be spared.
They had progressed a lot.
Though his disciples and subordinates had become fighters, Levi wasn’t rejoiced at all.
That was because his final hope had been snuffed out.
None of his disciples had continued using the technique book.
Their bodies were full of mixed elements and energies.
Clearly, they had practiced different skills and techniques over the years. They also took various medications and even modified their DNA with the latest technology available.
They ended up using all means available to improve their strength.
As they succeeded in turning stronger, everyone else revered them like gods.
If one got a choice to become ten times or ten thousand times stronger in three years’ time, what would one’s choice be?
Unquestionably the latter, of course.
They had achieved what they wanted.
Levi swept his glance over his disciples who were all fighters, but none of them stuck to using his technique book.
He shook his head in resignation.
Nonetheless, it was hardly their fault, as he did the same thing in the past.
Though he didn’t give up on the technique book, he didn’t pay much attention to it and placed his hope on the Forbidden Technique.
His trump card was the Forbidden Technique, so he naturally neglected the basic techniques and ended up stuck at the same level for some time.
Most importantly, his mentor reminded him not to use the Forbidden Technique unless it was the last resort or risk facing more troubles ahead.
It wasn’t until much later that Levi realized that this was a test set by his mentor.
The Forbidden Technique was powerful enough for Levi to be invincible three years ago, but it also ended up being a huge hurdle as he became dependent on it.
It was a test meant for him!
Luckily, Levi was trapped in the Prison of Darkness later on before everything dawned on him.
Some things might seem to be beneficial but would end up being one’s biggest obstacle.
Hence, Levi gave up the Forbidden Technique and focused on delving into the basic techniques to get to where he was today.
It was all part and parcel of growing up.
However, Levi’s growth was different. After all, they took a shortcut to advance in the fastest way possible.
Without the gathering and accumulating process, it would be a disadvantage for their development in the future.
“Master, you…” Floyd trailed off as he scanned Levi hesitantly.
When everyone else was saying that Levi was only an average fighter in this era, he refused to believe it.
He was of the opinion that Levi could progress if the latter was fortunate enough.
Alas, that didn’t happen.
Levi was still the same person he was three years ago.
“Well…”
Taking in his strange reaction, Levi asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Master, is your strength the same as it was three years ago?” Floyd blurted out.
Chapter 2227 Still The Strongest Of The Era
His words caused everyone else to grimace before glaring at him.
They were clearly blaming him for being brutally honest.
Indeed, they all had the same thought—Levi hadn’t progressed at all during the past three years!
That was what they thought, but none of them dared to say that.
Why did Floyd say that out loud? He’s our master, after all. Though there’s no rule stating that a disciple can’t be stronger than his master, we still need to respect him!
The constant reminders would sound like they were insulting Levi.
Kirin and the others were incredibly nervous, for they had explained the same thing to Levi earlier.
Is Floyd going to repeat the same thing all over again?
By now, Floyd realized how blunt he was.
After rising through the ranks, there was no need for him to remain in the dark. He was straightforward and ended up blurting his honest thoughts.
Everyone present gave Levi anxious stares, for he was still their master!
Levi merely smiled. “You think you’re stronger than me, right?”
“No, Master. That wasn’t what I meant. You’re always the strongest to me!” Floyd insisted.
“Yes, you’re the strongest man in our heart!” everyone else chimed in.
Of course, they were lying through their teeth.
It was a show of respect for their master.
In fact, they assumed Levi was weaker than them.
“Master, don’t worry. You can be proud of us. We can take over your mission!” Floyd and the rest exclaimed.
Without warning, Levi revealed, “I’ll be honest with you. Three years ago, I was at the top. Now, I’m still at the peak.”
Their expressions changed the moment they heard his announcement.
However, they said nothing as the same thought flashed across their minds.
Levi’s just too stubborn to admit that he’s weaker than his disciples. He doesn’t want to embarrass himself.
The elders hiding in the shadows shook their heads. “I think he is neither stubborn nor too proud. He seriously believes that he’s still the strongest! Perhaps he is still clueless as to how strong and cruel the new era is. He just doesn’t know his place!”
As no one uttered a word, Levi smiled wryly and spun around to leave.
Before the rest could go after him, Kirin stopped them. “Let him have a moment alone! You went overboard earlier. Sometimes, there’s no need to be too blunt. You must’ve hurt his feelings! Do you think he doesn’t know his place? That he isn’t as strong as us?”
Phoenix added angrily, “Yes! It’s hard for him to accept the truth for now. You’d feel the same too if you were in his place! Besides, he used to be the top fighter back then. Now that he’s weaker than us, it’s normal for him to feel upset. How could you continue to insult him?”
Floyd suggested, “It was my fault. But we can help him by protecting him and his family. That way we can help to provide him with some time and chance to improve his prowess!”
“That sounds like a good idea.”
“Floyd’s suggestion sounds great. No matter what, we have the utmost respect for him. Let’s all think of ways to improve the situation for his sake!”
“Remember, stop talking nonsense. Look at how he has left because he felt embarrassed!”
They thought that Levi’s claim that he was still at the peak was just a lie to salvage his pride.
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None of them had any idea that Levi was telling the truth even after Cyrus called him a divine being.
Suddenly, Levi remembered someone—Forlevia.
He was too engrossed in his disciples and comrades.
Let’s see if Evie stuck to using the technique book.
When he found her, he was delighted to see her practicing the basic techniques that he taught her.
Levi glanced at her briefly.
Though the elders taught her the traditional techniques of Erudia instead of the various skills Floyd and the rest had been training, she didn’t stop practicing the basic techniques he taught her.
“Daddy!”
Forlevia ran toward him happily.
“Evie, have you been practicing the technique I taught you back then?” Levi inquired breathlessly.
After being disappointed for so long, he finally found solace in Forlevia.
Forlevia nodded vehemently. “Yes, I’ve been practicing it all the while. I know you won’t lie to me, Daddy. Besides, this technique is the best I’ve ever seen! I’m going to keep practicing it. Also, I discovered something amazing about it…”
She started explaining the mysterious but astounding discovery of the technique.
The more she revealed, the more stunned Levi was.
Evie’s a genius! I can’t believe she discovered that herself. Surely she’s stronger than me.
Her lips pouted unhappily, Forlevia complained, “But my masters told me to give up on the technique with the excuse that my basic skills are sufficient. They claimed the technique book is too basic and offered to teach me stronger and better techniques. I can’t believe they said practicing the technique is a waste of time!”
“So did you practice it in secret?” asked Levi.
Forlevia shot him a nod. “Yes, I’ve been practicing it in secret. The masters knew what I was doing, though. The technique might seem useless for the time being, but since it doesn’t have any side effects, they closed an eye and allowed me to keep practicing in secret.”
Back in the shadows, the elders nodded their heads in relief.
Yes, they had discovered Forlevia practicing the technique book in secret.
As there wasn’t any side effect, they didn’t stop her from practicing it.
After all, they adored her greatly.
Levi cast a stern gaze in Forlevia’s direction. “Evie, from today onward, forget everything your masters taught you and focus on the technique. The effects aren’t immediate, but you’ll soon find out if you focus on mastering the basic techniques.”
Forlevia hesitated briefly. “Well…”
Though she trusted Levi, it sounded wrong to forget everything her masters taught her.
They’ll get upset at this.
She was right, for the elders were already seething in anger.
“I trust you, Daddy, but I’ve been practicing the stuff they taught me for a while. If I gave them up, they’ll get upset for sure. Why don’t I practice everything?” she suggested.
Levi flashed a helpless smile. “Evie, I know you respect them, but you need to focus on the technique now.” He paused before adding, “I won’t force you, though. Think about it and give me an answer tomorrow. It’s fine if you say no.”
Levi couldn’t bring himself to force Forlevia to make up her mind on the spot.
“All right, Daddy. I’ll think about it!” Forlevia gave a nod briefly.
The moment Levi stepped out, the elders dashed over to him furiously.
“Levi Garrison, what nonsense did you just spout?”
Chapter 2229 Not His Match
“How dare you ask Evie to forget everything we taught her and focus on the basic techniques instead? Have you gone nuts?” Celia hissed.
Levi merely nodded, nonchalant. “Yes, it is time for Evie to forget the techniques you taught her, for she has discovered the secret of my technique. This is her future! She might be a great fighter with your techniques, but with mine, she’ll be the strongest fighter ever!”
The elders burst out laughing and looked at Levi as though he was a fool.
She’ll become the strongest fighter with his technique? Was that a joke?
The elders knew about her training the technique and even studied it extensively.
It was, in fact, the most perfect basic technique one could train.
When Forlevia first arrived, they checked her thoroughly and praised Levi for making sure she had the necessary basic skills.
Her talent wasn’t wasted, and she didn’t take any detours.
However, that technique was only useful for the basics.
Forlevia needed to train better skills in order to progress.
The basics were just the beginning, and they were now useless to a genius like her.
“I heard he has been locked up for three years. Has he lost his mind? Does he think he’s still comparable to the fighters now?”
“How dare you ask Evie to forget the techniques we taught her?”
They were upset at Levi’s request.
“Levi, you’re nothing in this era! You’re only a moderate fighter now, and even your comrades are more powerful than you. You need to accept the truth though it’s harsh! The technique you think very highly of is obsolete in this era! It’s practically worthless!”
“Yes, it’s very basic. Three years ago, there are tons of similar techniques, let alone now!”
“Many companies can now modify our bodies to give us the best physique, complete with the basics. Levi, even though you’re a top fighter three years ago, you’re not our match now.”
“In the new era, you’re nothing but a weakling when we’re still at the top. Are you still going to insist on asking Evie to give up on our techniques? Instead of helping her, you’re ruining her future! I don’t want to hear you say that again!”
The elders got mad and reprimanded Levi.
Right then, Cyrus appeared and told the elders, “You might be strong, but you’re not Mr. Garrison’s match!”
“Oh, another nut job. They must’ve gone crazy after being locked up for three years!”
“We don’t have to do anything. They will soon realize how powerless they are!” The elders huffed.
They were talking about the fighters who were gathering at North Hampton.
Most of them were Levi’s enemies, so they’d definitely want to beat him.
There was no need for them to take action.
“Don’t ever force Evie again,” they warned before disappearing from sight.
Levi thought about it.
I won’t force Evie. She gets to pick what she wants. No matter what she chooses, I won’t blame her.
Thus, that was the last Forlevia heard from him.
“Look, our warning worked. He must be too scared to bring it up before Evie now!”
They thought he was too afraid to mention it anymore.
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This was a father’s love for a daughter.
Levi would support her no matter what she chose.
“Dad, can you not force me into this? I need to think about it,” Forlevia said.
“No problem. I’ll back you up no matter what you choose!”
Levi patted Forlevia’s head.
In the shadows, the elders were all delighted after hearing that.
“Evie’s such a good kid. Even though she made up her mind, she told her father she would think about it so it doesn’t hurt her father’s pride.”
“Yes. This kid is trying to be fair! She doesn’t want Levi to feel sad! She’s definitely a great kid, but she had to have a father like Levi of all things!”
The elders sighed.
To them, Forlevia would definitely prioritize their techniques.
After all, what they taught was timeless.
It would be the strongest regardless of the changing eras.
After that, more of Levi’s friends showed up.
Three years had passed, and they no longer looked like how they once were. They had all become powerful fighters.
But that was not all. Other than them, more people started appearing.
They were all there to find fault with Levi and Zoey.
The whole world was asking for Zoey’s execution, and things were only getting worse.
All the crimes she committed throughout those three years were getting exposed, one after another.
There were video footage, photos, and written details, all vividly depicting the entire collection of every murder she had committed.
There were even people who listed out all her victims.
And the number was horrifying.
The situation was getting out of hand.
Zoey had infuriated the whole world and became a public enemy.
At that moment, everyone wanted to get their hands on her. They badly wanted to enjoy the pleasure of skinning her alive and drinking her blood.
The wrath of the world was not something easy to suppress nor calm.
Countless people were asking for Zoey’s death as the situation grew direr by the minute.
Their rage could not be subdued unless Zoey died.
Seeing how things had developed, Levi knitted his brow as his expression darkened.
He knew that Dark Emperor was the one fanning the fire behind the scenes.
It was all part of Dark Emperor’s plan on every man Zoey killed and all the things she did.
That said, murder was still murder.
Zoey undeniably had blood on her hands, and something had to be done.
“You see? This is what your master’s been plotting. Your execution!” Levi pointed out to Zoey.
“That’s impossible!” Zoey shook her head. “Besides, I did all that for you! I killed all those people because I wanted to avenge you! How can you mock me like that? Don’t slander my master!”
Levi sighed after hearing that.
In one night, hundreds of thousands of fighters gathered in North Hampton. And the number was still growing.
It was estimated that the number would most likely double by the end.
Everyone had come together and formed the Demon Slayer Alliance to hunt down the demon named Zoey Lopez.
…
Meanwhile, Levi stayed with Kirin and the lot.
“Boss, it will be difficult for us to protect you and Zoey! But I think we’ll be able to open up a path for you two to escape. After that, you can leave Erudia and find somewhere safe to hide!”
“That’s right, Boss. We’ll put our lives on the line to ensure that you escape unscathed! Please trust us!”
Everyone was taking a stance while Cyrus merely looked at them disdainfully.
Do you people actually think he needs your protection?
“Oh right!” Levi exclaimed all of a sudden. “Garrison Industry has been doing really well! But I heard the owner has changed. It’s now owned by The Cardinal Hall General. Is that true?”
“About that…” Everyone’s expression changed when they heard that question.
“I think it’s better if I explained,” Robed Slayer said. “The Cardinal Hall General becoming the new owner was actually the best solution then. The results he produced after taking over are proof. Garrison Industry has become an elite force, and we all became elite fighters!”
Every nodded in agreement.
They all had faith in Edmund.