Subash sat atop a massive mountain, his golden eyes calmly scanning the entire Nova Nation. A soft smile rested on his lips.
Subash: "Well, it's been a hundred years since my fight with Lucifer… and since then, this world has developed a lot. Many races were born—some joined my nation, others chose to roam freely."
His voice was soft and gentle as he sat quietly.
Subash: "Even though so many races have been born… there are still very few of my kind roaming this world."
He gazed at the endless blue sky with a soft smile.
Suddenly, a dark portal opened behind him. Chloe stepped out and sat beside him.
Subash: "Hm? Chloe, is there something you want to tell me?"
He smiled calmly.
Subash (thought): Even after a hundred years… nothing has changed between us.
He gently pushed aside her hair. Chloe smiled.
Chloe: "Yeah… I want you to come meet my other siblings."
Subash's eyes widened.
Subash: "Other siblings? There are more True Dragons?"
Chloe nodded. Subash nodded back.
Chloe: "Yes. Right now there are four True Dragons in total."
Subash laughed.
Subash: "Hahaha! So there are more monsters like you in the Heavenly Place. Looks like I still have a lot to see in this universe."
Chloe gave him a calm smile.
Chloe: "Fool. You haven't even gone outside the Central World. How are you going to see the universe?"
Subash looked dumbfounded.
Subash: "Ah… you're right. I've never left the Central World or the Central Galaxy. I've been so busy with work that I never had the time."
Chloe: "Exactly. You know nothing outside this galaxy."
She stood up, looked at him, and said:
Chloe: "Don't forget. You will come. If not… I'll break every bone in your body."
She opened another portal and stepped inside. Subash watched her go, smiling quietly as cold sweat ran down his forehead.
Subash (thought): Looks like I have no choice.
He stood up and teleported to the Nova Nation government hall.
Everyone immediately kneeled.
Subash: "Don't kneel. I'm just here for something."
They nodded and returned to their work.
He walked toward Lilithra's office and knocked.
Knock knock.
Lilithra: "Please come in."
Subash entered. Lilithra stood and bowed.
Lilithra: "Subash-sama, why are you here? If you called, I would have come to you."
Subash smiled.
Subash: "Nothing special. Chloe invited me to the Heavenly Place. I'll be going tomorrow. Cancel all my meetings with the national leaders and handle some of my work."
Lilithra: "Yes, Subash-sama. I will take care of everything."
Subash teleported away. Lilithra smiled softly.
Lilithra (thought): In these past centuries, the Nova Nation officially became an empire. The kijin, killer rabbits, lizardmen, goblins—all have grown in number, becoming nations of their own… but they still follow Nova Nation.
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At the battle arena, two rivals clashed fiercely. Shockwaves swept through the area, monsters flying everywhere—though none died, as death laws didn't work inside the arena.
Draven: "These two still fight like this every day… but it's entertaining."
Velkan nodded.
Velkan: "Yeah… but I feel bad for the soldiers who always get caught between them."
Draven nodded again.
Draven: "True. But because of this, they've become stronger. They now understand how battles between powerful beings work."
From the control room, they monitored the arena.
Velkan: "Our military is growing too fast. Air force is almost a million. Underground teams are five hundred thousand. Water force over four million. Spies over a hundred thousand. It's hard to control them—they all fight for missions."
A dark figure appeared.
Kael'thar: "Talking about my people? Don't worry. We're born chaotic. We love missions."
Draven nodded.
Draven: "Good to see you, Kael'thar-san. Or should I call you King Kael'thar?"
Kael'thar sighed.
Kael'thar: "No need. Even as king of the killer rabbits, I'm still a humble servant of Subash-sama. I lead missions, my wife handles the kingdom work."
Velkan nodded.
Velkan: "You've grown a lot. Level 45 now—that's impressive."
Kael'thar nodded.
Kael'thar: "Since Lucifer took over the Southern Continent, I had some free time to train."
Draven placed his hand on his shoulder.
Draven: "Yeah. That continent was suspicious, so your team had to watch it for years. Now you can rest."
Suddenly, a burst of light—Subash appeared. Everyone kneeled.
Subash: "Stand. I need you all to do something."
They stood.
Velkan: "What do you need, Subash-sama?"
Subash placed a hand on his shoulder.
Subash: "Tomorrow, I'll be going to the Heavenly Place to meet Chloe's siblings. Take care of the nation while I'm gone."
Everyone nodded.
Draven: "Yes, Subash-sama. Enjoy your time with Chloe-sama."
Subash smiled and teleported back to his room.
He looked around, then lay on his bed and stared at the ceiling.
Subash: "So I really have to go, huh…? This will be interesting. More powerful dragons… I guess they might be arrogant, just like Chloe used to be."
A smile formed on his face.