The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 317 Change of plan

Unlike other Sectors where there was a variety of organizations in control, such as the case of the Collapsing Lightning Sector having the Collapsing Lightning Duke and organizations like the Blood Sea and Sky Sundering Roc University, every inch of the Prometheus Sector was under the control of the Imperial Court.

The Imperial Court of the Godslayer Humankind Empire was a massive organization with hundreds of thousands of individuals. Although it might sound like a lot, it was a force whose purpose was to monitor the political and military power of the entire Gaia Continent, whose population surpassed a trillion.

Even those at the lower echelon of the Imperial Court had great influence in the empire, especially within the boundaries of the Prometheus Sector, where the imperial power was at the highest level.

Near the border of the Prometheus Sector, there was a massive port where hundreds of Star Cruisers from all over the empire arrived and left during the day. The amount of wealth that moved through this location in a single day was more than what the Blood Sea could generate in an entire month, and this was one of hundreds of ports spread across the Sector.

A young man stood in the port, and his eyes focused on a Star Cruiser from the Collapsing Lightning Sector. He had blond hair and blue eyes and wore a golden robe with the words ”Chamber of Commerce” on the back.

”That is the Star Cruiser from the Imperial Lightning Fort sent by the Collapsing Lightning Duke. We have more than enough people to do the inventory ourselves. There is no need for someone of such high status as Treasurer Marcus to waste his time with this.”

A bald old man with a black beard stood beside the young man. Despite his old age, he was a Wave King, and his aura was immensely powerful.

”Guardian Krima, I am in charge of this Imperial Port, and there is no task too small for me.”

Marcusʼ voice was serene as he uttered those words and stared at the Start Cruiser with a smile.

Krimaʼs eyes narrowed as he glanced at the young man, but he did not open his mouth again. It was clear to him that something suspicious was going on, but he was unwilling to antagonize someone as influential as the young man, so the best path was to remain silent.

It did not take long for the Star Cruiser to descend, and it automatically opened its cargo doors, allowing access to Marcus and Krima.

However, just as the duo was about to move into the Star Cruiser, they saw two red eyes emerge from the shadows.

Krima immediately jumped forward, positioning himself between Marcus and those red eyes. The cruiser should have been empty, but that was not the case.

Marcus was also surprised by those red eyes, but what really bothered him was not the unknown presence inside the Imperial Lightning Fortʼs Star Cruiser but what he saw next.

Cain emerged through the cargo door, and he was not alone since Krane and four bandits followed him. His eyes immediately fell on Marcus since he was the inside man in the Imperial Chamber of Commerce who sold his Star Cruiserʼs codes.

Cain expected Marcus to lose control upon seeing Krane, but other than surprise, the young man showed nothing on his face.

ʼInteresting, his battle power and talent do not seem surprising, but I can detect a powerful willpower. He is not someone simple.ʼ

There was no love in Cainʼs heart for the one who sold the information about the Imperial Lighting Fortʼs Star Cruisers, but he did not have tangible proof of Marcusʼ criminal activity.

Krane was able to deduce it from their interactions and business deals, but that would not be enough to convict someone, much less a member of the Imperial Chamber of Commerce.

Cain expected to make Marcus lose control by walking out with the bandits and, from there, slowly break the young manʼs spirit, but it did not seem it would be so easy.

”Who are you!?”

Krima shouted as he unleashed his Essence Wave, showing Early Wave Kingʼs vibrant power as his bow materialized.

”Hmph!”

The one that sneered was not Cain but Krane. The Middle Wave King took a step forward, triggering his Wave Cloak.

”A mere Port Guardian dares to question a Colonel of the Imperial Army!”

Krima was surprised by Kraneʼs cultivation, and the shock only grew stronger as he realized that the young man with red eyes was actually a Colonel.

Suspicions arose in Krimaʼs mind as he focused on Cain. While there was no doubt that Cainʼs aura was formidable, he was too young. However, the old man did not dare to make a move.

Just as Krima wondered what he should do, a voice emerged from behind.

”It is a pleasure to meet the King Slayer, Cain Laurifer. My name is Marcus Ignis, Treasurer of the Imperial Chamber of Commerce.”

Marcus clasped his hand and performed a deep bow toward Cain.

Krimaʼs eyes widened as he heard that, and after a moment, he remembered Cainʼs name and the saga of the Blood Sea. People still talked about the young men not over seventeen who managed to survive a full-power attack of a Titan before engaging Wave Kings.

”Please excuse my outburst. I have not recognized Colonel Laurifer. This old man is Krima Justier.”

Even if he was a Wave King, Krima knew his status was nothing compared to the young genius before him, so he immediately clasped his hands and lowered his head.

Cainʼs eyes narrowed as he saw the reaction of the duo. He did not care about Krima, but it seemed that taking care of Marcus would not be so easy.

Marcus could feel Cainʼs eyes, and the pressure of a Late Wave Kingʼs willpower was not easy to handle, but he was able to keep his composure.

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”I must apologize for this lousy reception, but we had no idea Colonel Laurifer would be arriving today in our port.”

”I boarded this Star Cruiser without telling anyone, so there is no need to worry about that. However, you could help me with something.”

Cain glanced at the four Wave Champions, and these began to move, positioning themselves next to Krima.

”They are bandits that attempted to steal the resources stored in the Star Cruiser. I already interrogated them and uploaded their confessions to the military network. Take them to jail for their sentence.”

Krima was surprised, and while he did not feel threatened by a group of Wave Champions, he did not think it was wise to let them walk freely. However, as he concentrated on their eyes and noticed the lack of focus, a new wave of shock assaulted his heart.

”They are hypnotized!”

Marcusʼ eyes widened as he heard Krimaʼs shout and turned toward the Wave Champions. He clenched his fists and took a deep breath as he calmed his heart and glanced back at Cain.

”I must thank you, Colonel Laurifer. There had been a wave of robbery in Star Cruisers coming from the Imperial Lightning Fort. Luckily, there had never been any death before, and I am sure they will not happen again.”

Cainʼs eyes narrowed as he heard Marcusʼ words and detected the hidden message.

”The fact that new crimes will not happen doesnʼt mean we can just ignore the old ones.”

Marcus grew solemn as he heard that since it was clear that Cain would not simply ignore the previous transgressions, even if no people had died before. He considered things for a moment before speaking again.

”For such detailed information about the Star Cruisers coming from the Collapsing Lightning Sector to be revealed, there must be more than one person working in the shadows. Some just want to gather wealth, but others might want to harm the Imperial Lightning Fort.”

Krane understood the silent exchange between the duo but did not really care about it. As for Krima, he was looking away as if he could not hear the discussion between Marcus and Cain.

Cainʼs eyes grew sharp as he heard that last part. Marcus hinted that he was not the only one targeting the Star Cruisers from the Imperial Lightning Fort, and while he was doing it for wealth, others sought to undermine the Collapsing Lightning Duke.

Cain began to reconsider things since it seemed he had stepped on something greater than just a simple heist.

”Are you sure the leaked information had harmed no soldier?”

”Yes. I am 100% sure that all the information that reached this port led to only stolen wealth and no deaths.”

Marcus immediately answered Cainʼs question. He was able to relax since it seemed there was a way out for him.

Cainʼs eyes burst with red light as he increased the pressure on Marcus, but this one stood firm. After a moment, his Ego Wave vanished, and he nodded.

”Letʼs talk in private. I want to know more about these figures in the shadows.”