Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 99

Chapter 99: Chapter99-The Day of Arrival
Distanced!

Owen was distancing himself from her!

As a saint of the Sun-Moon Sect, Monroe had an extremely keen sense of and judgment regarding the subtle emotions between men and women.

Owen’s actions at this moment made her feel deeply disappointed and somewhat angry.

Since becoming a saint, she had always lived in luxury, having everything she desired.

Countless suitors surrounded her, presenting her with various gifts and rare treasures just to gain her favor.

In her mind, everything in the world was at her fingertips.

She was accustomed to rejecting other men, but no man had ever rejected her!

In this moment, her pride felt as if it had been trampled into the mud by Owen.

“Oh, I’m sorry, Miss Monroe. I have some matters to attend to. Please continue to enjoy the banquet,” Owen said, his eyes now unusually perceptive, quickly sensing a hint of murderous intent from Monroe.

It was clear that his rejection had angered her.

As soon as he finished speaking, Owen disappeared from his original spot.

He genuinely wanted to distance himself from Monroe, and he also had matters to attend to.

On the palace’s rooftop, he had sensed a very familiar presence!

Shortly after, Owen reappeared, now standing on the eaves outside the banquet hall.

On the overlapping blue-tiled and glazed ridges, a graceful female figure floated.

She stood with her back to Owen, gazing up at the full moon in the sky, exuding a sense of melancholy and timelessness.

Ymir!

Seeing that back, Owen immediately recognized her.

“Owen, I will be leaving here tomorrow,” Ymir said softly, turning to face Owen as he gazed at her, letting out a gentle sigh.

Leaving?!

Owen had anticipated that Ymir’s seeking him out would mean something significant was happening, but he hadn’t expected her to come and bid farewell directly!

“You’re leaving? Where are you going?” Owen asked after a moment of silence.

“I will be taking John to Kyrik to continue our training. During this time, you must take care of yourself and avoid being reckless. I’ve always hoped we would meet again someday,” Ymir sighed, her tone heavy as if she were imparting final words of wisdom.

Owen felt a mix of emotions towards Ymir.

If it weren’t for her giving him the second volume of Armament Merge, he might have remained blind forever, his spiritual consciousness suffering backlash and leading to his death.

Although her actions had her own calculations, her help was genuine and substantial.

“You are the most gifted person I have ever met. As long as you are willing to keep a low profile and gradually improve, your future is boundless. Tomorrow, when the two diamond-tier powerhouses gather, you don’t need to take action forcefully. As long as you stay alive, honor and disgrace are of no importance,” she said with a complex look in her eyes before her figure dissolved into mist and vanished.

Owen stared at her fading silhouette, silent for a long time. It seemed like a farewell, but in reality, her final words were likely her true purpose.

She didn’t want him to die; she wanted him to survive. This was partly due to the contract ring but also likely her personal feelings.

…

Early the next morning.

As the sky began to lighten, the capital was already bustling with activity.

Many forces had barely slept, knowing that today, the two diamond-tier powerhouses, Otto and Stanley, would arrive in the capital with their respective forces!

Their reputations echoed throughout the capital and were deeply ingrained in the hearts of everyone in the Azure Kingdom.

They were the living legends of the Azure Kingdom, the strongest besides the mysterious former Chief Elder.

Unlike other mages, they had endured countless battles and trials by fire and blood, possessing strength truly close to master-tier.

Many in the capital had never witnessed these two’s splendor.

Now, their imminent arrival would determine the future fate of the Azure Kingdom.

This was an event destined to be recorded in the annals of history.

Many people wanted to witness this moment firsthand and quickly obtain the latest news.

Thus, crowds gathered on the tall and broad city walls.

People from various forces and major families did the same.

Although they had temporarily allied with Leslie, this alliance was fleeting.

If Owen and Leslie showed any signs of defeat, these allies would become the most ruthless turncoats.

Edward had arrived early, his expression excited, and his hand holding the quill slightly trembling with nervousness.

Seeing all the forces paying attention to this matter, he felt a growing anxiety.

If Owen were defeated, he would no longer have the opportunity to follow and report on Owen, losing the golden opportunity that had brought him fame and status.

He needed to find a way to help Owen overcome this hurdle. Surviving this life-and-death crisis would catapult both their reputations to unprecedented heights!

However, while Leslie and Owen’s strength was formidable, could they really stand a chance against diamond-tier powerhouses, and not just one but two at their peak?

Edward had read through mountains of books.

Yet, such a battle with such a vast level difference was something he was witnessing for the first time.

Owen was currently only at gold-tier level 9, a full two tiers below diamond-tier.

At levels like gold-tier, platinum-tier, and diamond-tier, even a small level difference was difficult to bridge. Let alone two full tiers!

If it weren’t for Owen, anyone else facing a diamond-tier powerhouse would be instantly wiped out due to the immense level difference. They wouldn’t stand a chance.

Leslie’s tier was significantly higher than Owen’s, but she was still only at platinum-tier level 3, which was a whole tier and several levels below diamond-tier level 9!

This gap alone left many mages breathless.

No matter how hard they racked their brains, they couldn’t see any chance of victory for Owen and Leslie. The level difference was simply too great!

However, Edward had confirmed that Owen and Leslie had not secretly fled the capital. Instead, they seemed determined to hold their ground.

It seemed they were not overly afraid of the General and the Chief Elder.

“When was the last time we saw two peak diamond-tier mages?”

“Can Owen and Leslie really withstand their attack? The more I think about it, the more anxious I get.”

“Any other mage in this situation would have no chance of survival, but these two defy conventional logic…”

Many were anxiously discussing, feeling increasingly hopeless and grim.

At this moment, Leslie and Owen stood side by side at the highest point of the Duke’s mansion, gazing towards the outskirts of the capital.

Today, Charlotte had already surrounded the Duke’s mansion with all the forces under the Duke’s command.

This was not only to protect the mansion but also to restrict the movements of Madelyn, Duke Charles, and other family members.

Stanley and Otto were coming for Owen and Leslie.

Only the two of them could change the outcome.

Even though Madelyn and the others were worried about them, there was nothing they could do that would be effective.

After all, only Owen and Leslie had the qualifications to contend with the two diamond-tier powerhouses.

The others, not even reaching platinum-tier, would only be going to their deaths.

“Let’s go. After today, the Azure Kingdom will be free of worries for a while,” Owen said seriously to Leslie beside him.

He had already prepared a device capable of remotely detonating the Mini Nuke, a special button embedded with a ruby.

This button was connected to the nuke using mind power, allowing it to not only detonate the nuke but also to lock onto its location through the ruby’s sensing capabilities.

At this moment, the location of the nuke was getting closer and closer to the Council of Elders headquarters.

Clearly, King Aldric, eager to return to the Council of Elders and stop running, had been traveling relentlessly day and night.

According to the ruby’s sensing, the nuke was almost at the Council of Elders’ doorstep.

It was this very nuke that gave Owen absolute confidence.

As long as the Council of Elders was destroyed, Otto and Stanley would be minor issues.

“Then let’s go. They’re almost at the city gates. Stick to the plan,” Leslie said, squinting as she charged towards the city gate.

Owen followed, ready for the decisive moment ahead.