Sienna and Xerxes were well aware of the Dark World’s rules and knew that they had to offer tributes to the Nine Heavens to secure their reign over the Malevolent Land. Thus, they sent many treasures and resources to the Nine Heavens to sustain the Malevolent Land’s stability. Unfortunately, several forces in the Nine Heavens refused to grant them the peace they desired.
Sienna sat in the highest seat in the main hall of Mount Malevolent Moon, wearing a black dress. Her face was solemn. Meanwhile, Xerxes stood beside her like a bodyguard.
“It’s best to surrender, Lord Sienna.”
“I agree. Thaine Machula is too powerful. He’s a Ninth Stage Lord, with many followers in the same stage. Moreover, he also has a considerable amount of Lords at his command. How would we resist him?”
“I suggest we give in to their demands. There’s no shame in surrendering in the Dark World. If we submit to Thaine, we’ll be inducted into his forces and it’ll benefit our development in the Dark World.”
The Lords in the hall began expressing their opinion and the majority of them tried to persuade Sienna to surrender. Sienna’s lips drew tight at their remarks. She and Xerxes had gone through many hurdles to conquer the Malevolent Land. How could they relinquish it to another so easily?
Sienna looked at Xerxes beside her and asked. “What do you think, Xerxes? If you decide to fight, I’ll protect Mount Malevolent Moon and our territory with my life.
Xerxes also wore a grim expression. Thaine’s forces were far too strong, and Malevolent Land’s strength was not enough to resist them. However, Thaine was a tyrant and Xerxes was reluctant to surrender the territory to him.
He looked at Sienna and declared. “Thaine has crossed the line with his cruelty. He’s a despicable person. I’d rather die in battle than surrender to him. If I have to die, I’ll go down protecting Mount Malevolent Moon.”
“Alright. I understand your rationale.” Sienna nodded.
Sienna stood up, looked at the Lords in the hall, and said, “This battle will determine Mount Malevolent Moon’s fate. Unfortunately, we have almost no chance of winning against our opponents. If anyone wishes to leave, I won’t fault you for it. Those that choose to stay, we shall defend this place to our last breath.”
Sienna’s voice resounded in the hall. Everyone in the hall exchanged glances with each other after her speech. They would be charging into the deaths if they chose to oppose Thaine. Ultimately, they cherished their lives more.
“It’s not that I’m unwilling to go down with Mount Malevolent Moon. Thaine is just too powerful. I’m sorry, Lord Sienna and Lord Xerxes.”
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