Nobilis of War novel Chapter 1463

In his early years in the Chaotic Region, Juan had been a ruthless man, killing whoever crossed his path.

However, once he acquired an important status, he became a completely different person. Now, he grew flowers and watered trees every day.

Among the Five Kings, the other four often launched wars, but Juan chose not to participate in any of them. If someone declared war against him, he would usually send over some people to defend. After defeating the offenders, he would send people to negotiate.

In other words, he had grown to become an agreeable man.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have given Darren a chance to negotiate and probably would've killed him right then and there.

Yet now, Darren had refused his simple request to become a justifiable king. Juan was left with no other choice!

Therefore, even this new and improved Juan boiled with killing intent.

"Patriarch Darren, with your current strength and background, it won't be possible for you to face any of the powerful forces. If you had agreed to appoint me as king, I would've let you live. But since you don't appreciate my offer, you leave me no choice." Juan's expression grew grave as he spoke.

"Juan, don't be angry," Todd suddenly cut in, standing up to rush to Juan's side. "Darren is from my hometown," he continued. "He is like a family in this Primitive Wilderness. No matter what the result of the negotiation is today, you are not allowed to hurt him, or you would be making it difficult for me."

Then he turned to Darren. "I know you may be angry with me, but this is the reality of the situation. You are the patriarch of the Chu Clan and the Territory Enfeoffing Emperor, but face it: you don't have the corresponding force to seize the old land of the Chu Clan. Why don't we both make a concession? Trust me, I know Juan. He controls a territory, and the people in the region live and work peacefully. That means he can be a good ruler.

So I advise you to agree to his request. At least, you will have one less powerful opponent."

Hearing this, Darren lapsed into silence for a while.

Turning to his companion, he asked, "Roland, what do you think?"

Darren couldn't deny anything Todd said. It was stupid to forcefully protect something when his strength was not strong enough.

Perhaps making a compromise was the wisest way to go, after all.

"You are the patriarch. It's up to you," Roland said dismissively. Roland actually had an opinion of his own, but he knew he couldn't meddle in Darren's affairs. He had no choice but to support whatever Darren decided to do.

"Okay." Darren took a deep breath. "Juan, I agree to grant you king, but I must be honest with you. I don't know how to do it."

"Ha ha, wise decision! Thank you, Patriarch Darren. Todd and I are like brothers. If he considers you a friend, then so must I. What we must do is work together to maintain the order of the Chaotic Region. I'll explain the process of the conferment to you.

But there is something I have to say first." Juan's expression grew serious. "Although I will be a king beneath you from now on, if you come into conflict with any of the other four kings, I can't step in to help you, as this might cause a war. I hope you understand."

Obviously, what Juan meant was that, if the other four kings wanted to kill Darren, he wouldn't interfere even if they attacked Darren right in front of him. That would be Darren's own business.

"I understand," Darren replied calmly. He had never thought of letting Juan be his backer. After all, they were not friends.

"Well, thank you, then." Juan smiled slightly. Then, he imparted the method of granting a king into Darren's mind.

Darren quietly read the information. To his surprise, the process was very simple. He only needed to use the clan divine weapon to worship the heaven. Then, coupled with his soul power, he would need to activate the unique identity law of the Territory Enfeoffing Emperor while chanting the words of the granting ceremony.

Now that they had come to terms, Darren didn't hesitate to apply his new knowledge.

He immediately began the process of appointing Juan as king, making the clan divine weapon floating in front of him and infusing his soul power into it.

From outside the house, thunder and lightning flashed all of a sudden. The aura of the Territory Enfeoffing Emperor shrouded the whole place.

"I, Darren Chu, now issue an imperial edict. Today, I formally give Juan Qi, the title North King. He will be responsible for guarding the north land and protecting the safety of the people..."