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Leylin didn’t talked much with the three dukes, he had a plan in mind for engulfing and digesting the whole Ouroboros Clan for himself which obviously was just a matter of time after his authority was established but because of his unpopularity or too sudden of a meteoric rise, it may face some resistance from the members although the opposition would only be limited to their minds not anything exterior but Leylin wanted to truly own the clan inside out.
This would be his force and his closest subordinates in the future and they have a very important role to play in the near future, so a statement was needed to be made.
Even the Three Dukes saw this fairly easily and being aware that Leylin didn’t really have any animosity against them and was just using the chance to gain firm control they happily accepted whatever ‘punishment’ may come their way.
Leylin immediately reshuffle the whole gameplay as he stationed all of the three dukes in the Lava World, this sweep the floor from under the legs of their respective faction with no one but his own family to lean on.
The situation in the Lava World is already very calm and under control without much of any problems but someone is always needed to maintain the control and spread his propaganda so, Leylin asked Lancy, someone he trust the most to return to the Magus World and leave the situation to the Three Dukes, his morning star slave Bowens and his Clone to handle.
Ever since Leylin showcased his authority Adam, Gilbert and Emma no longer treated him like a junior. Instead they gave him the sort of respect one would their liege. Perhaps strength was a part of the reason why, but the main cause was probably the bloodline’s natural coercion and suppression influence.
After meeting the three dukes and deciding their fate as they were evidently slightly trembling with fear from him, Leylin plunged into a sea of documents. Fortunately, with the A.I. Chip’s assistance, he handled these matters with blazing speed while still avoiding even the slightest of errors.
Lancy returned as planned and immediately plunged into the Phoenix Chamber as it was the best environment for her to grow, She was the one with the most potential among all of his subordinates currently with a Bloodline capable of reaching Rank 5. Leylin can pull the others upward too and help them push past their limits but he is more focused about his own agendas and cannot spare his power and energy away from the top priorities.
Lancy with the evolved Vermilion Bird Bloodline granted from Leylin and the Lava World Fireplume techniques had a huge boost in her strength as she was at the cusp of 4-Star Morning Star Rank.
As of now, including all of his subordinates Leylin has a total of Six Morning Stat Magus with the three dukes, Lita, Lancy and Bowens. Lita is the strongest standing at the peak and could be classified as a 6-Star Morning Star, with herself and Lancy working together their prowess is enough to match and threaten a Radiant Moon.
Leylin has Clones too but they aren’t really something one would count in their force.
Speaking of Clones, after finishing up all these miscellaneous affairs, Leylin left Phosphorescence Swamp to arrive at a commoners’ city.
This was Borre City, located at the borders of the Black River Domain. It had constantly suffered the tragedies of war for decades as it bordered the Warlocks’ territory. Although it seemed desolate, humans had a natural knack for survival. By the time Jupiter’s Lightning changed chiefs courtesy of Leylin killing Zegna and letting Melinda take over his body and she ordered for the war to be ceased, this place had regained its prosperity once more.
Many horses, mules and scooters pushed their way through on the streets that were filled with the pungent smell of faeces.
Mercenaries in leather armour, businessmen with accounting books, clowns with colourful faces… there were all sorts of scenes in this bustling city.
All sorts of bars and hotels were open round the clock, and some drunkards could be seen lying limp at the corners of the streets. These people were ultimately dragged away by patrols and thrown in jail without any regard for propriety. Unless someone bailed them out, they could only be forced into labour.
Due to the war, ordinary people in the Ouroboros Clan’s territory had to rebuild their homes. Furthermore, many new settlers are moving in here. Thus the marketplace is born!
Watching the flourishing and booming scene, Leylin walked in lost in his thoughts.
Without stopping his footsteps, he directly came to the downtown commercial street, entering the most luxurious and beautiful cold beverage store.
Leylin was currently wearing a casual loose white robe. He dressed average but with the enchanting face resulting from his being a Warlock, unknown numbers of waitresses blushed as they looked at him.
However, he was already immune to such scenes. Minding his own business, he came before a seat.
“Can I sit here?” The girl sitting opposite him had a freckled face with vestiges of baby fat still on it. She could not be considered very pretty, and could likely disappear within a crowd. Yet, if one paid close attention, they would realise she had a special temperament to her.
This ‘special’ girl currently had her face stuffed with desserts, one hand holding tightly onto a cone of ice cream while the other constantly sent fries dipped in ketchup to her mouth. There were also many discarded food boxes piled up into a small, thick mountain at the side. It was unknown how she’d managed to digest that much food.
“You’re finally here! I’ve been waiting for you here for days, although I would have preferred him but you have to make compromises in life!” The girl mumbled with a full mouth. Her speech was blurry with all the food in it. She casually swept away the messy snacks that were in front of Leylin and made an inviting gesture. Leylin sat down with a bored expression as he looked at the girl pigging out opposite him with a bizarre look in his pupils
Right at this moment, he seemed to hear the sound of many hearts shattering, and many jealous gazes were directed onto the girl.
If people knew that the person they were being hostile to was a female Magus, and even a rank 5 Radiant Moon Magus, They would be shitting their pants.
“You have to understand my problem. I’ve been a soul for 3572 years, and have never been able to enjoy these!” The girl said resentfully as she observed Leylin bizzare expression.
On the commercial street, a handsome guy and a girl who was a glutton sat face to face inside a dessert and drinks store. They appeared to be a common couple just like any other, but their conversation would have terrified anyone who heard it. And yet, due to some unknown reason, the surrounding customers and waiters in the vicinity acted like they did not hear a word of their conversation, preoccupied with their own things.
The only thing was that a few beautiful girls and waitresses stared daggers at the girl seated opposite Leylin. If looks could kill, the girl would’ve been killed a million times over.
“Haha…This is such a great feeling! The jealousy of others is so amazing, perfect. I feel so blessed!” The female Magus was full of joy, twinkling little stars ready to burst out of her eyes.
“Tell me new leader of Jupiter Lightening, were you so disappointed that Kilvish didn’t show up that you contacted me of all peoples!” Leylin asked in a low tone, his arms crossed with his elbows on the table, covering his face.
This female Magus opposite him was the current leader of Jupiter’s Lightning. Just a while ago, she’d contacted Leylin and requested a meeting here. Leylin was impressed at how fast the news travels, From what he knows she has been looking to contact Kilvish to include him in her crazy plans but after facing nothing but failure in locating Kilvish and knowing that a Kemoyin Serpent Radiant Moon has emerged she took the chance to contact him.
Obviously the news was leaked by none other than Leylin himself, the Warlock Union was also stunned knowing about this and tried to call for a gathering but since he already lived in the Morning Star Area there wasn’t much to chat about so, they formed a mutual understanding and till now he only had a rather distant contact with them and never met personally.
To the current Leylin who stands toe to toe with the strongest of Radiant Moon Magi almost unbeatable in central continent unless a Monarch takes action against him, things like socializing isn’t really that important when he already knew about their partiality and biased mindset.
“Wait till I finish this ice cream strawberry pie, I’ve wanted it for quite a while! These things weren’t even there in my era… Whichever Magus created this is truly a genius!”
The girl was still trying hard to stuff a strawberry pie topped with ample cream pudding into her mouth, her fingers fully occupied by the white ice cream.
“Let me introduce myself. I’m Melinda… I guess you can call me Zegna’s teacher… sort of…” the girl blurted out.
“And you are right. I tried to contact Lord Kilvish for a long time and even call for a favour to get his information but have failed only, it’s as if he has vanished completely. Do you perhaps know about his whereabouts?”
Melinda asked with her eyed squinted but soon, realising Leylin’s lack of interest in the conversation, Melinda spoke her true intentions, “Are you interested in partnering up with me to kill a Monarch?”
“Kill a Monarch? Interesting things you say little missy, I presume that question is for Kilvish more than me but I don’t answer nor speak for him and as for myself I am just a newly ascended Radiant Moon, why would I take this suicide mission!” Leylin’s face turned a cold white as he stood up from his chair.
“Hehe! Wait a moment, lil’ Magus, I’m just joking. However, it really is a good idea for us to ally with each other when dealing with the Blazing Flame Monarch.” Melinda seemed to have switched personalities again.
“I don’t see a any point in that, care to elaborate!” Leylin asked, as he sat down again.
“To be honest, he played a big part in my death back then…” Melinda smiled wryly as she revealed a bit of her secret past, “And I don’t think I need to mention his relationship with you Warlocks? I have much more information about him than you do, here you go…”
An hour later, Leylin left the dessert store with a smile. He took another glance at Melinda with a knowing glance, as he transformed into a ray of light and he left the city.
Meeting Melinda is a vital part of his plans for dealing with the Blazing Flame Monarch and earning a lot of profits and since Leylin knows about her reality inside out he doesn’t have to fear being swindled.
‘In this game only I am the hunter as even the raging bright sun in the sky illuminating the world would be devoured by me!’ Leylin thought as he knew that the time to abandoned this Clone has come.
‘Although I would love to go blow to blow with you but a confrontation here and now would yield no profits for me so, I would see you later.’
“FOUND YOU!” An explosion sounded as fire started to bubble, forming a crimson ocean in front of Leylin. The bubbling flames formed an enormous human face, terrifying rank 5 energy blocking Leylin’s path.
It was the Blazing Flame Monarch Clone!
Immediately mass of crimson light hit directly engulfed Leylin. Breaking Dawn Magi could begin to comprehend laws, advancing to rank 7 when they fully grasped them.
Leylin’s layered defence collapsed in a flash of light, the massive will crushing into his body like a mountain crashing down on an egg. It even bored into his sea of consciousness.
*Pow!* Leylin immediately turned fierce, a mass of destructive power arising directly within his sea of consciousness, forming a horrifying thunderstorm.
*Rumble!* The violent explosion was engulfed by the crimson sea of fire. A vague voice sounded out, “It’s actually a clone?!” Fire elemental particles were activated just by the voice causing their density in the region to increase tremendously.
[Beep! Spiritual imprint is self-destructed!] The A.I. Chip notified emotionlessly within the Morning Star area. Leylin was absorbed in looking at the last images sent by the clone.
Leylin touched his chin. He had always liked planning ahead, first considering the losses before the victory.
The Blazing Flame Monarch had never expressed any interest in letting the Ouroboros Clan off. Even when Leylin had been in the Morning Star area, he’d received a lot of intel regarding the Ouroboros Clan being spied upon.
Even Adam, Emma and Gilbert had met with danger several times. If not for the arrangements made by Leylin lending a helping hand in time, the three dukes would probably have died already. This was one of the reasons why Leylin sent them away as well.
Blazing Flame Monarch evidently wanted to use the dukes to lure Kilvish out as he tried to save Lita and “Leylin” previously, but it has been all for nought. This had allowed them a several months of peace.
Sometimes, compromising in the face of a threat would only cause the other party to become even more aggressive. Only when the enemy knew you didn’t care for their blackmailing could the passive side grow active and gain the upper hand.
The Blazing Flame Monarch found that Kilvish had no intentions of making a move, and didn’t care for the side’s lives. Hence, any plans he had along those lines were dismissed, and the harassment the Ouroboros Clan faced was reduced.
If Leylin had made the wrong choice, the situation would’ve turned worse and worse.
The reason why Leylin was attacked by him was simply to firstly kill a thorn in his side a new Radiant Moon Warlock and secondly to lure out Kilvish. His supposed relationship with Kilvish is the reason why Melinda offered him to become partners it wouldn’t be odd if others think they have a solid bond because as per the latest rumours his advancement is linked with Kilvish too.
This imaginary character has saved Leylin a lot of hassle and time as his planning has received least problems and restrictions.
“Even If you don’t look for me, I would hunt you down. I cannot just let go of such an amazing chance to engulf the wealth of a Breaking Dawn.” He’d been walking as he delved into thought, and the A.I. Chip’s robotic voice sounded automatically the moment he walked through the laboratory.
[Beep! Host body has entered range of astral laboratory. Beginning sterilisation and disinfection .Beginning automatic sterilisation and disinfecting.]
Once the voice sounded, Leylin’s body was covered with a layer of black as fiery red light cleaned it top to bottom.
This was an essential procedure for interplanar experiments. With such complete measures that cleverly made use of magic.
Completing the sterilisation and having prepared his defences, Leylin arrived at the astral laboratory. He did not head for the astral gate straight away, instead entering one of the binding rooms beside it.
Blue light rippled in a massive pool made of ice water, with condensed lightning. Densely packed confinement and isolation runes separated it from the outside. This sort of strict defence was obviously prepared to confine someone.
Large numbers of confinement runes formed several separate frames at the bottom of the pool. Various strange items were placed within each. One of them was a similar to a female magus, she was none other than the Radiant Moon Magus Carol.
“Looks like I was too rough with her…” Leylin laughed as he read through the records by the A.I. Chip.
“Finally after months of trail and errors I was able to extract the dream spell from her which can help me to make a contact with the dreamscape.” Leylin sighed, it was a lot of work for him personally because unlike the original, this time Leylin wasn’t attacked by a dream spell rather he didn’t let that happen because of the obvious risk and unpredictability factor involved.
And because of that Leylin didn’t get to meet the strange owl giving him the feather connecting the dreamscape eventually so, he had to turn to other ways.
He left the binding room and came before the astral gate, a red energy appearing in his palm. This energy looked very unstable.
Leylin knew how unordinary it was. The red energy has been his harvest which had come from the crack between reality and dreams through months of hard work.
“Dreamscape is in actuality another world of dreams. I wonder if I can make contact with it using the astral gate.”
