"I donât get what Aiden is saying." John quietly said to Vespera and Vivi.
He had heard every word Aiden said, but he didnât understand a single one.
The Empress had asked about the Elephant Empire, but Aiden didnât mention it at all.
Vivi looked at John with a tired look and sighed. "You donât need to understand. Just know that Aidenâs idea is perfect."
Vivi looked at James, the man called the Empireâs War God, who was now thinking deeply.
Aiden had just shared an idea, and everyone in the room started thinking. Some ministers took a while to fully understand what Aiden meant.
They looked at each other and saw the same shocked and surprised expressions on each otherâs faces.
It was true. In a situation where there was not much useful information, Aidenâs idea was the best choice.
It was a way to make sure they got some results, and from there, they could plan more actions.
At the very least, by following Aidenâs plan, the Great Shaw Empire could take control and not be so helpless.
"But why do you say it can help us understand part of the situation?" Some ministers couldnât help but ask.
Aiden answered quickly."If other countries really close the secret realm entrances, those hidden families who entered will either try to break out or come out through the light barrier that the Demon army has taken over."
"Either way, we can talk to them and get useful information."
"If they come out through the Demon armyâs side, and thereâs no fight, that means they have made a deal with the Demonsânot just enemies."
"If there is a fight, we can join in and wait for the right moment to act."
As soon as he finished, many ministers who hadnât fully understood suddenly got it.
Wow!
This idea is really smart!
Eira nodded and looked at Aiden with admiration. Even she hadnât thought of this before.
She turned to Felix and asked."What about you? Is there anything else to add?"
Felix forced out a stiff smile and said slowly."Itâs a good idea, but doing this would make us enemies with the hidden families."
"Also, some weaker countries, or those who donât want to get involved with the hidden families, probably wonât agree."
He was the top minister of the empire. He had seen a lot and had a lot of experience.
But that was all. If he had been eighteen, he wouldnât have come up with Aidenâs idea.
It just showed that Aiden believed that the countries and people on Earth would unite when facing a threat.
But the truth was always cold.
Felix had a strange thought in his mind.
If there was really a way to bring everyone together, would Aiden, as he grew up, lead humans to something better?
"No, itâs impossible. The Empire needs peace and stability. Only through slow, steady growth can we be right." Felix thought to himself.
After hearing Felixâs words, Aiden frowned. He hadnât thought of that.
He looked deeply at Felix.
This guy was probably the one behind the plan to use the Evil Demons Guild to kill him.
Smart. Deep in his thoughts. He knew human nature very well.
Everything matched what Aiden had guessed before.
"Assuming the worst case, if Felix really worked with the Evil Demons Guild, what would he do now? What could his words and actions tell me?" Aidenâs mind worked quickly.
He had no proofâonly guesses.
And this kind of guess would never be believed by others.
After all, Felix had served the Empire for decades. How could he be connected with such a dangerous and evil group as the Evil Demons Guild?
"Letâs try it. Contact the leaders of other countries. Weâll hold a global meeting soon." Eira ordered.
She walked over to James and Atlas, stayed for a moment, and then entered a tent that had been set up nearby.
Todayâs events had happened too fast, too unexpectedly. Without Aiden, she might still be in the Sovereign City with Kelsey.
Now, the situation was like a tsunami. Some only saw the water going back. But smart people saw the big danger coming.
Aiden was one of those smart people.
Outside the tent.
As the Empress left, the people around her seemed to relax a bit.
James stared at the light screen, waiting for the Reclasser to come out.
John quietly walked up to Aiden and whispered."Aiden, I still donât get it."
Vespera and Vivi also came over. Vivi said directly."You understood 100%? How much did you really get?"
John scratched his head and said, a little embarrassed."20%? No, maybe 30%."
"Okay, youâre still far from understanding." Vivi said with a sigh. She was about to say more when she looked behind Aiden.
Felix was walking over, smiling slowly and saying.
"Heroic people always come out young. This saying is true. When I was your age, I didnât know anything."
"Ah, if Owen was half as smart as you, that would be great."
Aiden frowned. He didnât understand why Felix was saying these things.
Was Felix trying to praise him, making him feel like his plan was right?
Aidenâs mind worked fast, but before he could figure it out, a figure slowly stepped out from the light screen.
Everyone turned to look. James, Atlas, and even Felixâs faces changed instantly.
Because the person had a black mask on, with a white orchid pattern on it.
"Member of the Wycliffe Family?" James moved quickly and appeared in front of the man in an instant.
Atlas followed right behind, then Luke and other strong fighters.
Aiden kept watching Felix. He clearly saw that when James moved, Felixâs fingers slightly trembled, as if he was about to act.
But the tremble only lasted for a moment.
"Venerable-level Reclasser?" The masked man looked sharp, ignoring the others around him and staring directly at James.
He took a small step back, leaning against the white light screen, and said slowly.
"Never thought you guys would move so fast. Thereâs even a level 95 Venerable. You must be the war hero James from the Great Shaw Empire, right?"
James frowned. The man knew a lot about him, but James didnât know anything about him.
"You didnât even argue. So you must be from the Wycliffe Family." James said coldly.
Their fight had already started.
The man in the black mask laughed and looked around. Then he focused his eyes on the tent.
Empress Eira walked forward, holding the imperial staff. Her face was serious, and she carried the power of a ruler.
"Empress Eira of the Great Shaw Empire. Why are you, from the Wycliffe Family, here on our land?"
The man in the mask bowed slightly, showing respect, then said.
"The Wycliffe Family, Gareth. I greet the Empress."
"The situation was sudden. I didnât have time to say hello. What Iâm here for, I canât tell you right now."
"I have to return to the Wycliffe Family. I hope you all will give me some space and not act too quickly."
As Gareth spoke, his eyes stayed fixed on James.
Among all the people here, only James, a level 95 Venerable, could stop him.
Eiraâs face turned cold. She let out a cold laugh and dropped her imperial staff.
The sky changed. The Golden Dragon of National Destiny appeared quickly in the air, flying wildly. A terrifying energy filled the air. Wind blew and thunder rolled.
In the open, the power of the Golden Dragon of National Destiny was even clearer.
"Evil Demons Guild, the Abyss Demon, and you hidden familiesâwhat exactly do you want?" Eira asked.
Felixâs face changed. He was worried that this strong attitude might anger the Wycliffe Family.
But if he tried to stop her now, Eiraâs anger would surely turn on him.
"Okay, looks like I wonât be leaving here unless I say something today." Gareth said with a sigh.
"Terrible luck." he said, shaking his hands helplessly.
Aiden watched as Gareth stayed close to the light screen but never stepped into the hidden realm. His eyes slowly got brighter.
He quietly called out to James."General James, I remember the first three people to enter the realm were three people."
James heard Aidenâs words and suddenly thought of something.
Right, Dora said that two of them wore black masks. But now, only Gareth was here.
A smile appeared on Jamesâs face. He looked at Gareth and said slowly.
"You have another partner. Maybe something went wrong in the realm, which is why you came out through the screen."
"So, youâre really in a hurry right now?"
Garethâs body suddenly stiffened. He quickly turned and looked at Aiden, the one who had just spoken.
James instantly stepped in front of Aiden.
But Aiden felt a huge pressure around him, like a huge invisible mountain was about to fall on his head.
Danger!
Extreme danger!
He was going to die!
In the next second, no, in the next moment, he would be dead!
His muscles trembled. His survival instinct made him want to run away.
But Aiden bit his teeth and clenched his fists, still standing still in place.
Because he knew there were so many strong people around. He wasnât in danger.
"Even with my eye technique, you stayed calm. Kid, are you the genius Victor?" Gareth said in surprise.