NOVEL WEB Chapter 15: Beheading (7)_3
"My father..." Richie whispered with his mouth slightly open, kneeling on one knee towards Gray's relic, placing his hand on his chest, and attempting, with difficulty, to form an expression that seemed like a smile, yet resembled crying, "Whether you have left this world or not, I will honor your last wishes, take up your mantle, and continue your path. I will become what you hoped for, making this world into what you wished for."
Sarina and Delia stood to the side, eyes wide open, staring blankly.
Slowly rising, Richie stepped out of the door, proceeded to the balcony, and cast the flying magic, ascending into the air.
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As both parties were geared up, ready to welcome a great battle, a voice echoed in everyone's mind.
"Uncle Bruto, Uncle Simon, and all the uncles and aunts. As the only son of Lich King Gray Gruggle, please let me handle this matter, okay?"
Suddenly, the entire world fell silent. Both sides, poised for fight, stared in amazement at the child who appeared on the battlefield.
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The Holy Spirits in the Holy Light and the demons from the Abyss were all stunned.
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Under everyone's gaze, Richie slowly flew forward, inching towards the frontline of the battlefield.
"Of course, you have the absolute decision-making authority."
"I agree, whatever decision you make, I will support."
"Agree."
"Agree."
The voices of the Liches echoed.
The fierce wind blew.
Scanning the surrounding Golden Dragons that filled the sky, Richie softly said, "I want to meet your Great Elder, in the name of the Lich King's son."
The Golden Dragons visibly hesitated, exchanging glances with one another.
Soon, they cleared a path. The Great Elder, having transformed into the golden dragon form, along with the other five elders, flapping their wings, appeared in front of Richie.
"Child, what demands do you have?"
"Hand over those two murderers. I know they are in your custody, give them to me."
The Golden Dragon Great Elder clearly hesitated but only briefly. In the current situation, he could no longer refuse.
Two bound Golden Dragons were brought in front of Richie by the other Golden Dragons.
Richie raised his hand; the two bone dragons, Andrejewitsch and Abraham, lunged forward.
Screams, wails, cries of agony.
In front of all the Golden Dragons, they tore open the necks of the two captured Golden Dragons, extracting their spinal bones. Blood and flesh splattered everywhere.
All the Golden Dragons watched in terror; none dared to speak.
Richie expressionlessly hovered in the air until the two Golden Dragons were shredded into pieces; he then softly said, "Alright, it's over."
"What, it's over just like that?" The Liches burst into uproar.
"We still have many things to do!" Richie shouted loudly, "The path of the Lich King is something we must continue to walk down! It was what he wished to protect with his life! Moving forward is the greatest tribute to the Lich King! Also, it's the best retaliation against our enemies! The war with the Black Dragons isn't over; on the contrary, it has just begun! They will pay dearly for their actions!"
Immediately, the Liches' arguments ceased.
Looking at the Great Elder, Richie softly said, "I stopped the war with the Golden Dragons not because I have controlled my hatred, but because... I must honor my father's last wishes. You should be grateful, for my father granted you mercy at the last moment. So, I will give you a chance to make amends. Our alliance remains valid, but this will be the last chance, cherish it. Do not challenge our limits."