Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 227

Chapter 227: Chapter227-The Family Behind Leslie
Amidst a smoldering ruin.

The Dragon Clan, the Fallen Angel Clan, and people from Middle Earth Academy City all gathered around Owen, showering him with greetings and praise.

Owen responded to each of them, and then the Holy Token markings around his hands dissipated into thin air like smoke.

The mission to defeat the Pyrothrone Kingdom was now complete.

Owen took a deep breath, allowing his tense nerves to relax slightly.

“Owen, are you alright?”

At that moment, Leslie arrived with Seraphina, looking at Owen with a concerned expression.

While others marveled at Owen’s feat of vanquishing a god-tier mage, Leslie was more concerned about the cost he had paid. How was he really holding up? After all, that had been a god-tier mage.

Seeing the worry on Leslie’s face, Owen smiled slightly.

“What could be wrong with me? Just a bit exhausted. A little rest, and I’ll be fine.”

He gave Leslie a hug, gently patting her back to comfort her. Then, as if something occurred to him, he looked off into the distant sky.

“With the fall of the Pyrothrone Kingdom, those guys from the God Realm will probably make their move soon.”

Leslie nodded slightly.

Being from Middle Earth herself, she was well aware of the distribution of power in the region and knew that the Pyrothrone Kingdom’s demise involved not just the God Realm but other forces as well.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Suddenly, two piercing sounds broke through the air, as two streaks of light shot toward them from afar like meteors.

Owen and the others quickly turned toward the source of the sound, spotting two young figures in academy robes flying through the sky and landing in the ruins.

The newcomers, one male and one female, though youthful and brimming with vitality, exuded an aura of sage-tier power, an overwhelming presence that demanded respect.

“Senior brother! Senior sister!”

Upon seeing them, Diana excitedly rushed forward, waving enthusiastically.

These two were the senior brother and senior sister of Sunluna Academy, highly renowned within the academy.

Not only were their talents and strength exceptional among their peers, but they were also highly valued by both the mentors and the headmaster, considered the academy’s future pillars.

Even with her pride, Diana dared not act out of line in front of them.

The two glanced at Diana briefly but didn’t respond immediately. Instead, they cupped their fists toward Owen and the others, speaking with a hint of reverence:

“Sunluna Academy, Senior Sister Flora!”

“Sunluna Academy, Senior Brother Benjamin!”

“We greet Master Owen and the esteemed elders!”

Although Sunluna Academy was ancient, and these two held prestigious positions second only to the mentors, the presence of Owen and the Three Kings made them humble, their attitudes respectful.

Owen nodded at them before turning his gaze to Diana.

He had no grievances with Sunluna Academy, and Diana was one of their students, so it was likely that these two had come for her.

“Sister!”

As Owen looked at Diana, Flora and Benjamin did the same, their smiles fading as they spoke seriously:

“Why did you disobey the headmaster’s order to return when you entered Middle Earth?”

Diana glanced at Owen before replying firmly,

“Owen needed my help!”

Your help?

The two of them sized up Diana, whose face was filled with confidence, their mouths twitching slightly.

The power of Master Owen was so fearsome that even they, and perhaps even their headmaster, were in awe. Diana’s abilities wouldn’t have been much help to Owen at all.

But with Owen standing right there, they refrained from exposing her, instead saying firmly,

“We’ll discuss that later. The headmaster has ordered you to return with us immediately. According to the latest intelligence, Truth Church and the God Realm are on their way here. You need to leave before the storm reaches full force.”

As they spoke, both of them glanced at Owen, clearly not wanting to get involved in the situation but subtly informing him to prepare for the coming conflict.

After all, those two forces were no laughing matter.

When the Three Kings heard this news, their expressions grew solemn for a moment.

Truth Church and the God Realm were both behemoths in Middle Earth.

But soon, they chuckled, gathering around Owen,

“Thank you both for the warning. However, Middle Earth does not belong to the God Realm or Truth Church. If they want to control everything, they’ll have to get our opinion first!”

“It was the Pyrothrone Kingdom that broke the rules by attacking Owen and his fiancée. They brought their downfall upon themselves. If they want to discuss this matter reasonably, this old dragon is willing to talk. If not, well, this old dragon knows a thing or two about fighting!”

After exchanging glances with the Sunluna Academy students, the Three Kings turned back to Owen with a look of firm resolve.

No matter what, they would stand by Owen today.

Seeing the Three Kings speak up, Diana, who had been hesitant to leave, turned to her senior brother and sister with a serious expression, her usual playful demeanor gone.

“Senior brother, senior sister, I’m sorry, but Owen saved my life at the royal tomb. Mentor once told me to repay kindness a hundredfold. Now that Owen is in danger, how can I just leave? Please tell the headmaster that I’m staying to help Owen!”

Hearing this, Flora and Benjamin looked troubled.

“Diana, you should go with them. With the God Realm and Truth Church involved, this situation is beyond what you should handle. Go back and train hard, and there will be a time for you to repay him in the future.”

Owen spoke up at that moment.

Diana’s strength was certainly impressive among her peers, but compared to the older generation of powerhouses, she still had a long way to go.

Hearing Owen’s words, Diana had no choice but to comply, though her face was full of reluctance as she hesitated to leave.

There was something about being around Owen that made her feel an inexplicable sense of security, different from the oppressive aura of her mentor.

Owen radiated a youthful energy, like the rising sun, drawing people to stay by his side.

Leslie shook her head slightly. This wasn’t the time for tearful farewells.

Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly sensed something and turned sharply toward the distant sky, her golden eyes flashing with a hint of coldness and disdain.

It was rare for Owen to see such an emotional reaction from Leslie, so he immediately joined her, gazing up at the sky where a strange fluctuation in the void had appeared.

As Owen watched, two crystalline beams of light descended from the sky, landing not far from them and rippling with spatial energy.

When the light faded, a woman and an elderly man were revealed.

The woman, tall with golden hair, stood at the forefront, her arms crossed, her head slightly raised, and her phoenix eyes full of arrogance.

Behind her was an elderly butler in a tailcoat, wearing a monocle.

His dull, lifeless eyes and hunched posture made him seem more like a wooden puppet, trailing behind her obediently.

The moment Owen saw the woman, his pupils constricted slightly.

This woman bore an astonishing resemblance to Leslie, sharing at least sixty percent of her features!

Remembering Leslie’s earlier reaction, Owen immediately knew who she was.

Leslie’s sister—Adele Rosewood!

However, Owen’s attention wasn’t on Adele for long.

His gaze quickly shifted to the old butler behind her.

Even with his keen perception, Owen could barely sense the old man’s aura.

It was as if he were merely a shadow of Adele.

This butler’s strength was beyond fathomable!

While Owen and the others were sizing up the newcomers, Adele and her butler were also observing them.

“Sunluna Academy students? Running around here instead of studying at your academy? No wonder your academy hasn’t produced anyone noteworthy in years.”

Flora and Benjamin’s faces darkened, and they were about to retort when Diana pulled them back, shaking her head solemnly.

Adele then glanced at the Three Kings and scoffed,

“You three old relics, still alive after all this time. How delightful. But really, to stoop so low as to attack a weakling kingdom like the Pyrothrone Kingdom? That’s quite beneath you, isn’t it?”