The Legendary Man novel Chapter 498

Chapter 498

You Can Have Him

If anyone else had mentioned such impertinent words, they might have been considered a rebel. However, no one batted an eyelid when Jonathan said it.

“You will never serve under anyone’s command…” Xiara gazed at Jonathan pensively. “Are you saying you wish to become Chanaea’s true king?”

Hearing her question, even Hayes, standing aside and staring intently at the battle ahead, could not help but look in Jonathan’s direction.

Despite Asura’s Office’s current immense power, the eight Kings of War selected by Jonathan, and even Hayes’ title as the King of Lumonburg, were nothing more than a designation instead of a position.

If Jonathan truly wanted to become the king, he would have to re-establish the current political standings.

In Hayes’ opinion, Jonathan was the real Asura.

If a war broke out, he would be the first to risk his life on the battlefield for Jonathan.

However, if Jonathan desired to seize the ruling power, even Hayes did not know which side he would take.

Sensing Hayes’ gaze on him, Jonathan merely smiled faintly.

“When I say I will never serve under anyone’s command, I meant to not abide by the current rules. I do not have the slightest interest in political power.”

“Hehehe.”

Hayes giggled after hearing Jonathan’s answer. Then, he shifted his attention back to Andrew and the others.

Xiara glanced at Hayes and went into deep thought.

“Jonathan, I am very curious. Do those Eight Kings of War serving under Asura’s Office and the two million soldiers stationed all over the nation serve Chanaea, or do they work for you? How many among them would follow you if you decided to start a rebellion?”

Jonathan fell silent for a long while. In the end, he shook his head.

“I don’t know. Obeying commands is the natural duty of a soldier, but protecting the nation is our obligation. I can only hope they make a conscientious decision if a conflict arises between these two purposes.”

After he finished speaking, the fight on the field involving Andrew and the others was also coming to an end.

After a few grunts sounded, Andrew and his party remained the only three people standing on the field.

“Sir, we’ve accomplished the mission,” Andrew reported while panting heavily.

Jonathan looked up at Andrew and saw that the latter’s body was now covered in footprints. Even his cheeks were swollen like a pufferfish.

“It seems like you all have become well-acquainted now. I will not interfere in the rest of this matter. You all will deal with it yourselves.”

Jonathan got up to leave while Xiara hurriedly trailed behind him.

Then, Hayes’ deep and low voice rang again behind them.

“Two hundred of you lost against these three people, yet you all dared call him a toyboy? Even I feel ashamed for your sake! Get up, all of you. I’ll personally entertain those who still dare to object.”

Following that hideous fight, Hayes’ soldiers become significantly more obedient.

After the handover ceremony ended, Andrew successfully became the new King of Lumonburg, while Hayes, accompanied by his sister Juliette, departed to Northern Crimson Prison without any escort or guard.

If Jonathan did not have faith in Hayes’ character, he would not have spared the latter’s life.

While sitting on the plane back to Jadeborough, Jonathan pondered while staring at the clouds outside the window.

Actually, he had planned to let Nelson from Gronga Special Force take over Lumonburg’s army following Hayes’ discharge.

After all, Jonathan had bombarded Grand Forest Mountain, eliminating the entire Gomez family in the process. His decision was a clear statement that he would fight against the Osborne family until the end, and once the Osborne family retaliated, Lumonburg would be their first target.

Naturally, the respectable family was still only a clan, so they did not have as much proper military power as Jonathan to engage in a war with Jonathan directly.