Chapter 455: Roy's Plan!
Riding on Kun's massive back, the speed of their journey increased dramatically. The creature's power cut through the waves like a living storm. In the sea, Kun's velocity was on par with that of the Eternal Ship—perhaps even faster. After all, this was its home.
Watching the beast tear through the ocean, Keshia couldn't help but stare. Every moment spent with Ryuunosuke peeled back another layer of mystery. How many secrets did this man still keep hidden? The more she saw, the less she understood. All of her previous assumptions about him now seemed utterly meaningless.
…
Meanwhile, deep within the halls of the World Government, a different storm was brewing.
"It's almost ready," a shadowed official reported, holding a fresh copy of the Morgans News. "This time, Morgans handed us the information instantly. The effect's already spreading. Ryuunosuke has left his ship with Keshia. Should we strike the Dragon Hunter Pirates while he's gone?"
"Without his power to support them, this might be our best chance."
Imu silently read through the papers before passing them to the man beside her.
Roy scanned the headline. The images showed Ryuunosuke aboard Keshia's vessel, while the version left on the Dragon Hunter ship was clearly a clone.
Though the remaining captains of the Dragon Hunter Pirates were strong, the absence of their leader created a rare opportunity.
One of the officers stepped forward. "If we move now, we can crush them before they reach Raftel."
Roy shook his head slowly. "No. Not yet." His voice carried calm authority that made the entire room freeze.
"The old powers of this world are already more desperate than we are," he continued. "If the Dragon Hunters truly ally with the Guardians, those ancient fools will be forced into a corner. When that happens…" Roy's gaze drifted toward the distant horizon visible through the window. "We'll take that moment to leave this world altogether."
"Leave… the world?" one of the agents murmured.
Roy turned the small compass in his hand, the needle spinning erratically before finding north. A faint smile crossed his face. "There isn't much left in this world worth staying for."
Imu studied him quietly. The rare vulnerability in Roy's voice softened her usually distant demeanor. But just as quickly, her expression returned to its usual cold calm.
"So now that Ryuunosuke and Keshia are together," she said carefully, "shouldn't we ignore them? Keshia's real target is Kruel Busulud. If they clash, it might even benefit us."
"Imu," Roy interrupted, his tone firm, "you're getting too attached."
The words made her flinch. For a moment, the ruler of the world looked almost… human.
"I know what you're feeling," Roy said quietly. "But remember—what they seek has nothing to do with this world anymore. If the chance arises, I'll take them with me. But you…" His eyes narrowed, a trace of sadness flickering in them. "You're tied to this world by its laws. You can't come."
"I understand," she whispered, bowing her head. Though her voice was calm, there was unmistakable pain beneath it.
Before either could say more, a lazy voice cut through the air.
"Roy, you're still here?"
A tall, disheveled man appeared in the doorway without warning, grinning. "You do know they'll come for you soon, right? Or do you actually think you can keep hiding forever?"
Roy groaned. "Doli… how many times have I told you? Announce yourself before showing up like that."
"If I did that, it wouldn't be fun," Doli said with a smirk. "Anyway, Fengyue and Jin are both moving out. You really don't plan to check on them? They might embarrass themselves again."
Roy frowned. "Those two can handle themselves."
"Handle themselves?" Dol chuckled darkly. "You really trust them that much? Because once they run into him, there won't be anything left to handle. That 'D'—he's not a name you should underestimate."
Roy waved him off with visible disinterest. "Weren't you targeting Fengyue and Jin? Why are you lecturing me about it now? As for the 'D' matter, it's irrelevant. None of them have awakened yet, so there's no reason to act."
Doli clicked his tongue. "Tch. Boring as ever." He glanced at Imu and sneered. "And you—don't fool yourself into thinking you're human just because you've lived among them for so long. You still can't tell the difference between a person and a tool."
Before anyone could stop him, Roy's fist smashed straight into Doli's face.
The impact distorted Doli's features, sending him staggering back several steps. Any normal man would've been obliterated by such force—but Doli wasn't a normal man.
"Heh… you actually tried to kill me just now, didn't you?" he said, wiping the blood from his mouth. His grin widened, feral and amused. "I can feel the murderous intent."
"Yes," Roy replied coldly.
The room went silent. Even Imu froze, her eyes wide.
Doli laughed, though the sound carried unease. "You're still the same. Fine, fine. If you want to worship that little 'tool' of yours, go ahead. I'll be out playing with the others. At least they know how to have fun."
With that, he turned and walked away, his laughter fading into the corridors.
Imu stared at Roy's hand. A deep bruise was already forming across his knuckles—identical to the one that had appeared on Doli's face.
"Lord Roy…" she began softly.
He raised his injured hand, flexing it once. "It's fine. I told you before—I'd give you your own life. I don't regret that."
His expression softened briefly as he looked at her, but his thoughts were already elsewhere.
Doli's recklessness was becoming dangerous. Jeff allowing him to act freely could only mean one thing—the original pact between the Guardians was losing its strength.
If that was true, Roy would need a new plan… one that could keep their world from collapsing entirely.
He turned away. "Stay here, Imu. I'll be back soon."
And with that, his form dissolved into a trail of golden light, vanishing into the garden of flowers.
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Elsewhere, across the churning waves of the New World, a vast golden ship sailed beneath the rising sun.
"Fengyue," a tall man called out, his voice laced with irritation, "could you please stop polishing that broken sword of yours? You dragged me all the way out here without telling me why. Now that we're in the middle of the New World, you'd better start explaining."
Jin's expression was caught somewhere between annoyance and resignation. Standing over two meters tall, with golden hair and sharp eyes, he looked every bit the warrior. Yet at this moment, there was something almost comical about him—like a husband scolding his reckless partner.
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