Since they began operating in this world, the Hand prided itself on being hidden from everyone’s sight for all these years.

Their members hardly know each other. Only the high-ranking members are privileged to know who is part of their organisation.

So, for them to have their identity exposed like that is very concerning, yet disappointing.

“I don’t have much time, so listen to my message well.

Tell your leader that I, Kent Madson, said he or she should hurry up and gather all the Keys of the Apocalypse and open the Gate of the Apocalypse.

I don’t have much patience, you see. And while I would love to hunt the keys down and do it myself, having pawns like you do the work will be much easier.

So tell him or her to hurry up and get it done. If you ignore one word of what I said, Zagan’s soul will be incinerated.

That will be all. Now run along,” Zareth snapped his fingers.

The space around the tower had become malleable, and it stretched. Then, like an arrow shot from a bow, they were flung into the distance, landing heavily on the ground.

They ran off with their tails between their legs when they regained their balance.

“That was satisfying,” Zareth said, moving back down. He stopped beside Kent, feeling accomplished and happy for having such a good fight right when he was created.

They turned to the right, watching Vaelros holding three Sovereigns with his chains. On the other side, dark strings emerged from Sylara’s back, piercing through the chests of the four Sovereigns she killed.

“They sure know how to leave an impression,” Kent muttered, watching the unsettling sight that everyone could see.

Seven Sovereigns were dead, and their bodies now hung on chains and strings.

That is not a sight one can easily forget.

Kaizo, however, was standing atop two dead Sovereigns.

Kent waved his hand, and the bodies with him vanished, making the brute fall on his butt laughing. Unlike Vaelros and Sylara, he doesn’t drink blood.

Perhaps he will consume bones from powerful dead beings since he needs things like that. But aside from that, he is just Kaizo, the undead, who is never satisfied after every battle.

Veydris was back in his knight form, looking down at the three teammates with empty eyes.

“You three should go back. I will be back soon.” Kaizo, Sylara, and Vaelros vanished back into the tower, while Kent—along with Zareth, who had now put away the dragon and serpent—and Veydris moved toward Sword King Shawn’s direction.

“Did you enjoy the show, Sword King Shawn?” Kent asked, smiling at the Sword King, who was blown away by the sheer brutality he and his two elders had just witnessed.

“It was indeed something,” he replied, making Kent smile.

“I had to make things plain and clear to everyone before they got any funny ideas.”

“Well, I can boldly say the message was received loud and clear,” Sword King laughed before turning to the two beside him.

“I want to introduce the two. This is Elder Dan—he is a Sword Sage. And this is Elder Martin, who is also a Sword Sage.

They are the two I will be leaving the sect to.”

Kent nodded and extended his hand, shaking theirs. “Nice meeting you two. I am Kent, as you all know, and these two are my able subordinates.

He is Zareth, and he is Veydris. He doesn’t talk.”

Kent smiled, and while he didn’t notice it, Veydris turned slightly and stared at his neck… lol.

“I will be going away for at least a month. Take this and use the contents inside to handle the affairs of your sect. I will come pick you up a month from today.”

Kent handed a pouch to Sword King Shawn with steady hands.

This was a chance for his Sword Light Sect to skyrocket and become one of the most powerful sword sects in the world.

“Then I will be leaving now. See you in a month’s time, Sword King Shawn.” Kent and his two subordinates vanished.

Kent appeared in the tower city, where he quickly freshened up and rested for a day. When he woke up, all injuries were healed and his strength was back to its peak.

He then moved toward the mountain garden where Elaine and her parents were spending the morning. It had been a couple of days since the reunion, so they were spending time together.

The moment he arrived, the three stood up and stared at him.

“No need to be alarmed. I am Kent, the person who brought you three here,” Kent said with a smile, walking toward them.

“Thank you for saving us, but where is this place?” Looking at the environment, they all knew they were no longer in Sonox.

“This is my personal domain, where everything is under my command. No harm will come to you here, and considering your daughter has just become my servant for the next ten years, you’ll be living here for a while.”

Elaine sighed, hearing Kent’s words.

When she made the bet, she never expected to enter this new world. But now, she was indeed Kent’s servant; as such, she must serve him for ten years.

“Don’t worry. The time here is twenty-four times faster than on the outside, so spend a few months here. If you don’t like it, I’ll send you back to Sonox.”

Kent turned to Elaine. “My capable assistant will come here in a few days to help you set up a herb farm, since you won’t be performing alchemy for a while.”

Kent laughed before turning to leave. After taking a few steps, he stopped and turned his head to the side…

“By the way, your master is dead.”

Saying that, he vanished from the mountain garden and appeared inside the Harem Tower. He appeared in the garden where the ladies were chatting.

“How is Big Sister?” Kent asked the moment he appeared in the garden.

The ladies turned when his voice entered the garden. He was aware that Protector Vari was hurt during the battle, so he asked that first.

“She is resting,” Selene answered.

“Great.” Kent smiled, turning to Lady Lani. She was now inside the tower, and there was no going back for her.

“You like the treatment yet?” he asked, causing the beautiful assassin to smile. She was initially taken aback when she arrived in the tower, but now, she had started to adapt, especially when her master appeared.

“Don’t worry. Enjoy your time here for now.” Kent smiled and then winked at her, “I’ll make it even better when I return.”

Without even giving her a chance to blush, Kent moved and appeared inside the Sword Tower, where he retrieved the Starbound Compass and activated it, creating a portal.

Since his soul has reached the 10th Tier, he can easily activate the compass.

He took a deep sigh before walking through the created portal.

The next second, he found himself in the Domain of Hatred and Resentment.

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(A/N: End of Volume II. It was a huge ride, but we managed to get where we wanted. Now, we can only see where Volume III takes us.

Volume III: Past, Present, Future.)