The massive banquet hall was filled with nobles, elders, and young geniuses.
At that moment, the King looked toward the entrance and spoke with a calm yet authoritative voice.
Kairo… finally, you've arrived.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
I was quite curious.
I wanted to see what an extraordinary genius looks like.
And today… I finally have.
All eyes turned toward the young boy who had just entered.
Kairo stood there calmly, his expression relaxed.
He bowed slightly.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
But I am not extraordinary.
A few nobles whispered among themselves.
The king chuckled.
Oh?
Then tell me something.
How did you and your group score 980 points?
Without even thinking for a second, Kairo answered.
We cheated.
The hall exploded.
What?!
He just said that openly?!
Is this kid insane?!
Murmurs spread everywhere.
Many people stared at him as if he had just confessed a crime in front of the entire world.
The king narrowed his eyes slightly.
You are admitting this so easily.
Do you realize you could be expelled from the academy?
Aren't you afraid?
Kairo shrugged lightly.
No.
If expulsion was going to happen, the academy leader would have already done it.
But they didn't.
So the fault lies with them.
He looked completely calm.
I cheated.
And they failed to catch me.
Until they have solid proof…
They cannot expel me or my team.
The entire hall fell silent again.
Inside his mind, the king smiled.
Interesting…
Then he spoke again.
If that's the case…
Then perhaps you didn't cheat at all.
Because no cheater would speak with such confidence.
He leaned slightly forward.
That only means one thing.
You truly are extraordinary.
Kairo sighed.
Your Majesty… you are overthinking.
The king suddenly stood up.
There is something I discovered about you.
And I believe everyone here deserves to hear it.
His voice echoed through the hall.
Because a person like this appears once in millions of years.
Kairo frowned slightly.
Your Majesty… that joke isn't funny.
But the king ignored him.
He raised his hand and declared loudly—
Kairo… possesses the World-Defying Divine Body.
Silence.
Complete silence.
Then—
Shock exploded across the hall.
What?!
World-Defying Divine Body?!
That legendary physique?!
Even the most powerful elders were stunned.
Kairo's grandfather's eyes widened.
His brothers were frozen.
His sisters stood there in disbelief.
Amelia… Louisa… Daren…
All of them stared at Kairo as if they were seeing him for the first time.
Even the royal guards, the butlers, and the noble families were shaken.
The king looked directly at Kairo.
Work for the royal family.
Become our Guardian.
You will receive the highest position.
The entire hall waited for his answer.
But suddenly—
Inside Kairo's mind, a voice appeared.
Refuse.
If you accept…
Something terrible will happen to you.
Kairo froze.
He quickly looked around the hall.
Then—
His gaze stopped at a dark corner of the hallway.
A lone figure stood there.
Hidden in the shadows.
Kairo's eyes widened slightly.
That man…
Isn't he the same person I met in the graveyard…?
Father…?
Without hesitation—
Kairo spoke.
I refuse.
The entire hall gasped.
The king was slightly surprised.
Oh?
If you do not wish to become a guardian…
He paused
Then I will make you my son-in-law.
Boom.
The hall erupted again.
What?!
The king is offering the princess?!
Ketlos's face instantly turned pale.
His fists trembled.
Meanwhile—
Princess Elena's face lit up with happiness.
But suddenly—
A terrifying pressure descended.
The lights flickered.
The atmosphere froze.
A dark shadow suddenly appeared in the middle of the hall.
Before anyone could react—
A hand grabbed Kairo by the throat and lifted him into the air.
Gasps echoed everywhere.
A cold voice spoke.
So Ketlos was trash after all.
But finally…
I found someone talented.
The mysterious figure laughed darkly.
Then—
He vanished.
Disappearing into the night while carrying Kairo.
The entire hall erupted into chaos.
An evil cultivator!
How dare he attack here!
The king's face turned cold with rage.
The Kelric family elders stood up instantly.
We will capture him!
Send the guardians!
Seal the city!
Within seconds—
Dozens of powerful experts rushed out.
Their mission was clear.
Rescue Kairo.
Or capture the evil cultivator.
But no one knew...
That this incident was only the beginning of a far greater storm.
To Be Continued… 🔥