Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 182

Chapter 182: Chapter182-The Division of Labor
Inside the mysterious small space.

Rachel, slightly dazed, looked at Owen, who had just given her the conditions. After a brief pause, she opened her somewhat pale lips and said, “I’ll stay here.”

Her voice was soft but firm.

The impact that both Owen and Melodic Academy had on her was overwhelming. She needed some time alone to calm down.

Seeing this, Owen didn’t say much, only issuing a final warning, “Since you chose to stay here, you better not have any improper thoughts. Every thought you have will be known to me through the chains. Betrayal or escape will result in unimaginable pain.”

After speaking, Owen took out a large amount of cultivation resources, food, and water from his storage ring and placed them in front of Rachel.

Once everything was arranged, Owen’s thoughts moved, and he returned to the outside world, immediately beginning to organize a meeting between Academy City, the Middle Earth prisoner group, and Dark Rose.

…

Inside a hastily set-up tent.

Owen sat at the head of the table, while the others were seated on either side, their expressions somewhat grave.

While Owen had been away, they had already been discussing among themselves how to take down Kyrik as quickly as possible.

They were well aware of Kyrik’s strength. Although their current lineup was quite formidable, they knew that a head-on confrontation, even if victorious, would result in heavy losses.

Owen glanced at the attendees, noting their grave expressions and understanding that they lacked confidence in the task at hand.

He then turned to Edward and said, “Edward, your intelligence network is extensive. I need you to provide detailed information on Kyrik’s eight princes and the whereabouts of Kyrik’s relatives.”

“Eight princes? Aren’t there nine princes in total?” The young elites from Middle Earth were startled upon hearing this.

Edward cast a glance at the Middle Earth elites and replied, “Your information is outdated. The eldest prince, Billy, has already been killed.”

What?!

The Middle Earth elites were shocked.

The death of a Kyrik prince was a significant event, and from Edward’s tone, it seemed that Billy’s death was connected to Owen. Was Owen always this bold?

Edward ignored their shock. As someone who documented Owen’s incredible feats, he was often left in awe. These Middle Earth elites, who had not experienced as much turmoil, couldn’t possibly comprehend it.

“Master Owen, rest assured, I will take care of this,” Edward said, bowing as he accepted the task.

As he accepted the task, Edward sensed that Owen’s plan was likely more complicated than just kidnapping.

However, since Owen didn’t elaborate, Edward didn’t ask further.

He trusted that Owen’s decisions were well-considered and meticulously prepared, so there was no need to worry.

After Edward left to fulfill his task, Owen turned to Charlotte. “Dark Rose, I need you to coordinate with the Azure army at the border. Once you receive the signal, immediately launch an attack on Kyrik!”

Charlotte was startled and quickly asked, “Master Owen, what exactly is the signal?”

Owen looked up at the sky and slowly replied, “Explosions, explosions in Kyrik’s four major cities.”

Charlotte and the Dark Rose members were all taken aback.

Kyrik’s four major cities were vital, second only to the capital.

Causing such explosions in those places wouldn’t be easy.

What exactly was Master Owen’s plan?

Curiosity and confusion surged within Charlotte and the members of Dark Rose.

However, they didn’t ask further, instead turning to carry out their assigned tasks.

They knew that if Owen had decided to strike Kyrik, he would go all out.

This might be a war to annihilate Kyrik.

If they succeeded in this battle, the longstanding threat to Azure Kingdom could be eradicated.

They would also gain Kyrik’s vast, fertile lands, restoring Azure Kingdom’s prestige.

The significance of this battle was immense, and there was no room for error!

As Charlotte and Dark Rose left, Henry and the other Middle Earth elites looked even more serious as they gazed at Owen.

From Owen’s orders, it was clear that this was a life-and-death struggle with Kyrik, and the battle would be brutal.

They were all a bit apprehensive and nervous.

After all, they had only heard of such nation-destroying wars; they had never participated in one.

In the tense atmosphere, Henry glanced at the other Middle Earth elites beside him and quietly asked, “Master Owen, do we have any tasks?”

Owen smiled and glanced at them, then lightly patted Henry’s shoulder. “Your task is simple: infiltrate the Kyrik King’s bedroom and steal the method to enter the royal tomb.”

“What… Master Owen, you must be joking, right?” Henry and the others looked horrified, their faces contorted into forced smiles.

Owen spoke casually, but they knew this was no simple task. Kyrik King’s palace was guarded by numerous master-tier mages and even, it was rumored, a grandmaster-tier mage!

With their current strength, they couldn’t possibly complete such a perilous task.

“Master Owen, we’re not even enough to be a snack for those guards…” Other Middle Earth elites quietly protested.

Following Owen’s instructions seemed like a suicide mission. They didn’t want to fall in this desolate land.

Their reaction was expected by Owen, and under his somewhat stern gaze, everyone gradually fell silent, all staring at him, hoping he would reconsider.

“The plan is already set and cannot be changed. However, I will draw away the strong guards while you infiltrate Kyrik King’s bedroom. Just focus on completing the task.”

Owen offered them some reassurance in the end.

Hearing that Owen would distract the powerful guards, Henry and the other Middle Earth elites breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Without those master-tier mages, and especially the grandmaster-tier mage, Kyrik King’s bedroom, though still dangerous, was no longer an insurmountable death trap.

“Alright, start your preparations. This time, failure is not an option!” With that, Owen took Seraphina and flew towards the Kyrik capital.

The remaining Henry and others, their expressions serious, also began their preparations!

…

In the Kyrik capital, within the palace.

Several senior ministers were gathered before the Kyrik King, discussing the matter of Owen.

The news that Owen had led Seraphina and the Fallen Angel, wiping out the Crimson Dragon Legion, 200,000 elite soldiers, and several deputy generals, had already shaken Kyrik to its core.

Before this incident, Kyrik’s morale had been high, their forces advancing with unstoppable momentum.

It seemed that once they took Ironkeep, Azure Kingdom would be within their grasp.

However, Owen’s intervention had led to a massive loss for Kyrik’s army, ruining their favorable position.

Furthermore, according to frontline intelligence, Owen had brought a group of Middle Earth elites and was heading straight for the Kyrik capital.

“Your Majesty, Owen is too ruthless and cannot be judged by common sense. In my opinion, we must send at least two master-tier mages and four diamond-tier mages to capture him!”

“Isn’t the Minister of War overestimating him a bit? While it’s true that he killed several generals, he’s still young and merely a diamond-tier mage. To deploy such forces would be to boost his reputation while undermining our own.”

“I agree with the Minister of Finance. There’s no denying Owen’s talent and strength, but one master-tier mage should be sufficient to capture him!”

The other ministers nodded in agreement.

Although Owen had devastated their elite forces, those were only middle and lower-tier soldiers. Kyrik’s true trump cards, the master-tier mages, had yet to be deployed!

As they debated, a guard suddenly rushed in and knelt before the king, saying, “Your Majesty! Bad news! Owen has already arrived outside the capital!”