Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 457 Wings in Chains (Part 10)

”The Rule of Power...? What does that mean?” Adam asked, he was confused since he never heard of something like that before. It sounded like a tradition or unusual law, which wasnʼt far from the truth.

Osana smirked insidiously. Of all the things she had said, that was what caught Adamʼs attention, it couldnʼt help but please her.

”Adam, nobles, society, economy, military, politics, and so on, the dozens of factors that make up our lives, itʼs all very important, but... it just pales before one simple thing: power.”

Osana shrugged.

”Iʼm not sure, but itʼs possible that if our world didnʼt have monsters, the Dead Lands, or the Phantoms, then power would be something secondary. But... in our world, itʼs obvious. To some itʼs unfair, and to others, itʼs a handy tool you can use to solve any issue.”

Adam tilted his head, curiosity was visible in his gaze. He didnʼt think he was the strongest, but he already knew the joy of battle and the taste of bloody fights. He saw what Damien was capable of even at K2-Level, it allowed him to glimpse the dazzling light shining at the very top, from which he was infinitely far away.

”Anyway, all nobles know about The Rule of Power, I canʼt claim for sure, but itʼs one of the most influential rules that you canʼt go against.” Osanaʼs corners of his mouth went upward.

Adam nodded deeply.

”I see... Just like you canʼt refuse to marry Light Noble that is a Natural Phantom.”

Osana sighed slightly before continuing:

”Yeah, youʼre right. Basically, with The Rule of Power, you can challenge the decision made by the great families about marriage. Although, this rule is actually rarely enforced.”

Adam raised an eyebrow, he didnʼt understand why such a convenient way to solve a problem was rarely resorted to.

”Why...?”

Osana waved her hands apart showing the hopelessness of the situation.

”Itʼs simple. If youʼre a Hallow Noble, you hardly have the strength to use The Rule of Power. If youʼre a Light Noble and you donʼt want to marry another Light Noble, then you need to find someone willing to stand up for you and use The Rule of Power.”

Osana continued:

”Other nobles from great families wonʼt step in and use The Rule of Power. Itʼs extremely rare and there must be a very solid reason for it.” Osana said sternly.

Adam scratched the back of his head.

”Wait... I understand why the nobles donʼt want to get involved, but whatʼs stopping you from asking someone from the outside? I mean, the nobles have a lot of money, canʼt they pay some random Phantom to use The Rule of Power?”

Osana shook her head.

”Youʼre thinking right, but few Phantoms are willing to ruin relations with even one great family, and when it comes to a wedding, there are two great families involved.”

”But... Thatʼs not the biggest problem. Even if the other Phantoms donʼt mind standing up for you, you still need them to win. Itʼs very difficult to find a Phantom who is strong and talented enough for this.”

Adamʼs eyes went wide for a moment.

”What, are all the nobles about to marry so strong that they canʼt be defeated by any Phantom?”

Osana smiled bitterly. She looked to the side and folded her arms.

”Itʼs not that Nirosh Marzo is very strong or the other nobles, itʼs that when using The Rule of Power, the nobles can choose their fighter. It seems strange, but itʼs logical since Light Noble who used this rule wonʼt fight himself either.”

Adamʼs gaze became sharper, then an ironic smirk appeared on his face.

”I see. So, whether youʼre the Hallow Noble or the Light Noble, you need to find a Phantom who doesnʼt mind bringing down the wrath of two great families and is strong enough to win, and it doesnʼt have to be a noble.”

Osana nodded.

”Yes, you got it right. If this Phantom wins, he has the right to demand anything he wants. Including taking possession of this Light Noble who was supposed to be married.”

Then, Adam reached his hand forward, revealing the wedding ring on his finger.

”Hah, Osana, you sly fox, I wasnʼt wrong about you. Now I realize what you did.”

Adam pointed at the ring, staring intently at Osana, a speck of threat and annoyance could be seen in his gaze.

”You used your two wishes on some bullshit to confuse me. Then, shocked me with your third wish, but...”

Adamʼs voice grew heavier.

”You want me to fight for you using The Rule of Power so you donʼt have to marry Nirosh Marzo, am I right?”

Osana nodded silently, confirming Adamʼs words. He didnʼt elaborate on a few more details, but in general, it was as he said.

Accepting her answer, Adam slowly stood up, walked around the table, and stopped in front of Osana, staring down at her intently, his menacing figure towering over her.

”But what makes you think Iʼll agree? Answer me, whatʼs stopping me from just walking away now and not putting myself at risk? Iʼm sure Iʼll be in a lot of trouble if Marzo and Rouzet Families get mad at me. Iʼm not a nobleman with wealth and connections like you.”

Osanaʼs lips quivered. Her mouth opened hastily as she was about to say something, but she stopped herself in time.

Instead of saying that Adam owed her and it was just her third wish, she slowly tilted her head forward and closed her eyes.

”Please, youʼre the only one I can turn to and who Iʼm sure will win. I donʼt want to be someoneʼs wife without rights but with luxuries. I donʼt want to live in a golden cage time after time giving birth to heirs while my husband has all the fun he wants because of his nature.”

Osana clenched her fists tightly and gritted her teeth.

”Fuck, Adam, Iʼm the Phantom. I want to kill monsters and travel the Dead Lands, only growing stronger and more mature with each victory or defeat. I donʼt want to be a decoration for some Light Noble who is unlike me is a Natural Phantom.”

Osana gulped as she looked at Adam, there was nothing but confidence in her gaze.

”Your help is tantamount to freedom for me. Please, for the sake of freedom, Iʼm willing to do anything. If you win, no one will argue The Rule of Power. If you want you can have the money, my services as Phantoms, or just me as a woman. All of which are far better than what awaits me.”

She didnʼt have to wait long for Adamʼs reaction. In fact, he already made up his mind when he heard her first sentence, the rest he didnʼt even bother to listen to and just waited for her to finish talking.

Adam wanted to see if Osana would demand his help or ask for it. It was the only thing that mattered and he got his answer.

”Good.” Adam shrugged nonchalantly and returned to his seat.

He crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back against the seat.

”Iʼll help you, but Iʼm afraid weʼre not going to make it.”

”Agh...?” Osana blinked several times.

”I canʼt win. Iʼll lose.”