Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start?

Chapter 324: Chapter321-The Authority of Leslie

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Rachel took a deep breath and continued, "Aside from Nidhogg, there's also the genius from West Sanctum Academy, Damien!"

"He took over West Sanctum Academy and disregarded orders, recruiting exceptionally talented students across regions, encouraging them to recklessly plunder resources from other areas, and openly defying Madelyn's warnings. His intentions to break away from Azure Kingdom are all too clear!"

"They are currently the greatest source of turmoil in Azure Kingdom!"

Upon hearing this, both Owen and Leslie turned cold. They had thought the trouble caused by Nidhogg was the worst of it, only to find there was also a pest like Damien!

"In just ten years of our absence, Azure Kingdom has fallen into such chaos. They really have short memories!"

Owen looked at Leslie, and from Rachel's words, he realized that the situation in Azure Kingdom was indeed dire.

Leslie slightly raised her swan-like neck, saying, "Then let them learn their lesson in the next life!"

Seeing the couple speak of slaughter, Rachel felt a bit tense. But thinking of her mother's previous actions, she could only mourn for her.

Why did they have to provoke this couple, who were ruthless and spoke little, like executioners?

Owen looked at Leslie and slowly said, "I'll pay a visit to that Damien at West Sanctum Academy. You can deal with Nidhogg."

Leslie casually nodded. Azure Kingdom was the fruit of her and Owen's labor; it was crucial to their future plans. Having these pests emerge now was actually beneficial-clearing them out now would prevent them from hindering their plans later.

...

Inside the conference hall.

As Nidhogg turned to leave with the eight generals behind him, Madelyn could no longer contain herself. She suddenly stood up, her eyes like blood-colored roses, cold and merciless as she fixed her gaze on Nidhogg's back. The mana in the air instantly turned chilling and lethal.

It felt as if the conference hall had transformed into a battlefield in an instant!

"Stop!"

"The Emperor and Empress have previously issued orders: any forces that join Azure Kingdom cannot withdraw! This is a line that cannot be crossed!"

"Do you think you can just casually withdraw from Azure Kingdom? Do you think this is a place you can come and go as you please?"

"If you want to leave, you'd better be prepared to pay with your life!"

Madelyn's tone turned icy and resolute. Although Nidhogg's actions had been excessive, he was still part of Azure Kingdom. Even if he had gone too far, she had tolerated it, as they were still family.

However, if she allowed him to leave without consequence, what would that say about the authority of the Emperor and Empress? What would others think?

Since Nidhogg had torn the facade, she no longer needed to save face!

Madelyn's sudden outburst left everyone stunned. Although she had been angry before, she had never displayed such a cold demeanor, even activating her Blood Eye!

As Nidhogg was locked onto by Madelyn's Blood Eye, icy crystals began to form around him, freezing his soul and mana within.

But this discomfort was only momentary. After a series of mysterious runes flowed over him, The calmly turned to face Madelyn.

"I'll correct you on two points. First, joining Azure Kingdom means never leaving; that was something Henry agreed to, and it has nothing to do with me."

Upon hearing this, the crowd furrowed their brows, a flicker of disbelief flashing in their eyes. Can someone be this shameless? When they entered Azure Kingdom, no one forced them to, nor did anyone coerce them into agreement. Nidhogg had been among the crowd back then and surely understood this.

Yet now, he shifted the blame onto the deceased Henry!

Moreover, he spoke with such confidence. This blatant disregard was unprecedented!

Nidhogg, unaffected by the scornful and shocked gazes, continued to fix his gaze on Madelyn, "Secondly, I am not the only one withdrawing from Azure Kingdom; I am here to announce Emberveil Kingdom's exit from Azure Kingdom!"

Madelyn's killing intent had already reached its peak, and seeing Nidhogg further evade responsibility ignited her fury even more.

Just as she was about to speak, Nidhogg interrupted her, sneering, "I advise you to calm down. Your strength may be formidable, but against me, you won't stand a chance! Don't embarrass yourself!"

Seeing that Nidhogg disregarded Madelyn and Azure Kingdom entirely, Owen and Leslie's loyal Davis and others stood up, glaring at Nidhogg.

Nidhogg glanced at Davis and the others, preventing Heimdall and the others beside him from advancing.

At once, the mysterious runes on his body flowed even more rapidly, a dominating aura surged forth like a torrent, crushing everything in its path.

The hall shook, the ground felt as if it had been plowed.

"Just you lot of defeated opponents, do you think you're worthy to fight me? If you're dissatisfied, come at me; I'll take on ten of you!"

Nidhogg's expression was arrogant. His battle power was immense. Among peers, he was considered invincible.

Now that he had broken through to the God Emperor level, his power and ambition swelled to new heights. Davis and his companions were nothing but insignificant ants!

"Don't think that you, or even Owen and Leslie, are my match!"

Nidhogg laughed maniacally, his voice echoing throughout the hall!

"Are you challenging me?"

But just as he finished speaking, a voice that seemed to freeze time resonated from outside

the hall, filling every corner with a terrifying chill.

Everyone who heard this voice felt a strange familiarity in both its tone and aura.

In the next moment, the cold and beautiful figure of Leslie appeared in their minds!

Leslie!

It was Leslie's voice!

As the crowd snapped back to reality, they looked in the direction of the voice.

Outside the hall, the world was frozen, and a multitude of diamond-tier ice crystals spread forth, laying down a thick carpet of ice and snow to welcome the radiant figure that was

almost blinding!

It was truly the Empress!

As Leslie stepped into the hall, many were left dumbfounded. Although they had seen Leslie

many times before, ten years had passed, and she appeared to have not aged a bit. Instead, she seemed to be defying the passage of time, her skin and beauty more ethereal than ever!

"Davis greets the Empress!"

"Shadow Clan leader greets the Empress!"

"Dragon Clan greets the Empress!"

"....."

After a brief moment of dazed silence, the crowd knelt on one knee, right hands placed on their chests, heads slightly bowed, expressions solemn, showing their respect and allegiance

to Leslie!

They had not expected the Empress to arrive here in person at such a critical moment!

Meanwhile, Nidhogg, who had just been boasting, felt his mind buzzing!

He had once seen Leslie from afar and was awestruck by her beauty, feeling both admiration

and reverence.

Yet, with his increased strength and rising talent, he had almost forgotten Leslie's authority

and power.

Now that she had reappeared in the hall, memories he thought buried began to resurface.

He hadn't expected that, despite the years passing, she remained breathtakingly beautiful. Most importantly, the terrifying aura emanating from Leslie left him in shock! Though he had long known Leslie's appearance and power were proportional, he now

instinctively felt a chilling dread, her strength so formidable that even with his self-

proclaimed superiority over his peers, he felt insignificant!

Recalling his earlier boastful challenge, he felt his face flush with embarrassment, as if he had

slapped himself.

And within the hall, Madelyn, who had been in a standoff with Nidhogg, felt increasingly wronged and moved upon seeing the sudden appearance of the ice and snow goddess Leslie.

It was as if she had found a pillar of support.

But simultaneously, her sense of defeat grew stronger!

After all, she couldn't truly command the people of Azure Kingdom; otherwise, such chaos wouldn't have arisen.

Now that Leslie had appeared, she could clearly feel the deep-seated awe the crowd had for

her.