NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 21
“This girl has an exceptionally sharp sense of perception.”
Bai Luo exchanged a glance with Anna and gave the silver-haired girl a friendly smile to indicate that he harbored no ill intentions.
“Anna, what are you looking at?”
“There.”
Anna didn’t hide anything; she directly pointed out Bai Luo and Adolf K. Wiesmann who had appeared nearby at some point.
“What person?!”
The members of HOMRA and the Fourth Division of the Legal Affairs Bureau only then noticed their presence.
“It seems like we have a bit of trouble here.”
Adolf K. Wiesmann wasn’t adept at handling such situations. He stepped forward and introduced himself: “Please hold your actions for a moment. I am the First Authority Holder, Adolf K. Wiesmann.”
“The First Authority Holder?”
“The Silver King?”
Among the Seven Kings, the Silver King held an extremely transcendent position, belonging to a reclusive existence unseen by anyone.
Souma Reiji and Sōga尊 did not dare to be overly confident, quickly stopping their fight and temporarily ceasing hostilities.
However, they looked suspiciously at Wiesmann, never expecting the legendary Silver King to appear so young.
After all, the age of the Silver King was similar to that of the Golden King.
If still alive, it would mean someone nearing 100 years old.
But the person in front of them certainly didn’t look a hundred years old.
“Hummm~”
Before anyone could ask questions, a powerful force erupted from within Wiesmann, revealing in the sky a silver giant sword embedded with various gemstones.
“That is!”
There was no doubt about it—this was the Sword of Damocles, the symbol of an Authority Holder.
“Apologies, Silver King.”
Souma Reiji bowed to Wiesmann: “For my earlier rudeness, please forgive me.”
“So this is the Sword of Damocles of the First King?”
Sōga尊 did not show much respect but instead wanted to understand why Wiesmann had come.
If he were an enemy, even as the First Authority Holder, Sōga尊 would fight to the death.
“Um, can we have the boy back first?”
Having said that, Bai Luo waved his hand towards Izana社 lying on the ground.
Subsequently, under the watchful eyes of two clans and the Red and Blue Kings, the boy disappeared from where he lay.
In the blink of an eye, the boy floated before Bai Luo and Wiesmann.
“What?!”
This unexpected event shattered the current tranquility, causing an uproar among HOMRA and the Fourth Division.
“How did he do that?”
His movement was so fast that even the reaction time of the two Authority Holders couldn’t figure out what Bai Luo had done.
“Hey!”
Among HOMRA, a skateboard-riding teenager with a fierce gaze shouted angrily: “Damn it, give us the person back!”
Seeing Bai Luo take Izana社, without thinking, he charged towards Bai Luo.
Magenta flames surged from his body, displaying an overwhelming aura as if determined to forcibly retrieve Izana社 from Bai Luo.
“Don’t!”
Anna’s eyes filled with fear as she tried to stop Yata Misaki, but the boy was too fast.
“Shwoosh!”
Fortunately, Fushimi Saruhiko from the Fourth Division was faster than Yata Misaki.
He threw several throwing knives aimed at the spot where Yata Misaki was about to land.
“Bam Bam Bam!”
Yata Misaki turned his skateboard to deflect all the knives and glared fiercely at Fushimi Saruhiko: “Damn monkey! What are you doing?!”
“Idiot!”
Fushimi Saruhiko ignored Yata Misaki, focusing all his attention on Bai Luo.
Just now, when Yata Misaki attacked Bai Luo, Fushimi Saruhiko felt an unprecedented fear.
It was the fear of losing a close friend.
Yes, Yata Misaki would die.
That was Fushimi Saruhiko’s inexplicable premonition.
If Yata Misaki attacked Bai Luo, the result would surely be death.
“Oh!”
Bai Luo, seeing this, highly appreciated Anna’s intuition and Fushimi Saruhiko’s decisiveness: “A very correct judgment, I’m starting to like you guys.”
“And you.”
Bai Luo looked at Yata Misaki: “Though impulsive, the heart seeking vengeance for your friend deserves commendation.”
As Bai Luo mentioned, he might give Yata Misaki a small lesson.
But killing him outright would be excessive.
Bai Luo’s combat methods change depending on the opponent’s attitude.
If the enemy harbors murderous intent against him, Bai Luo wouldn’t hesitate.
However, sparring, capturing, injuring, or reflexive counterattacks are all within Bai Luo’s acceptable range.
To a certain extent, as long as one doesn’t harbor malice towards Bai Luo, he knows how to control his strength.
“Huh?!”
Yata Misaki didn’t recognize Bai Luo: “Who are you, being so arrogant?”
“Quiet, Yata!”
Sōga尊 had never used such a serious tone when speaking to clan members.
He quickly stepped forward, grabbed Yata Misaki’s arm, and forcibly pulled him back into the crowd of the Red Clan.
“You, who are you?”
Souma Reiji also looked grave. He couldn’t sense any trace of energy from Bai Luo, as if this person didn’t exist at all.
“Do I need to introduce you?”
Wiesmann didn’t want Bai Luo to conflict with others.
After all, they had no grudges, everything was just a misunderstanding, which could be resolved easily.
“I’ll handle it.”
Bai Luo declined Wiesmann’s kindness and said: “I am the newly crowned Black King, my name is Bai Luo.”
“Black King!!”
“Could it be…”
Upon hearing the title of the Black King, the reactions of the clan members were average.
However, Authority Holders like Souma Reiji and Sōga尊 could clearly feel the weight of this title.
The destroyer of all, bringing the end to the world, and granting rebirth in the darkness—the Last King.
The Black King surpasses the Seven Kings and even holds the authority to arbitrarily execute the Seven Kings.
If they were merely somewhat wary of Wiesmann,
Then facing Bai Luo who released his own power, they only felt fear.
Difference!
An insurmountable difference in dimensions!
“Ah, don’t be so tense.”
Seeing both of them sweating cold sweat, Bai Luo quickly reassured them: “I won’t do anything.”
“In fact, just now, I had a friendly negotiation with the Silver King and the Golden King, and we established a mutually beneficial cooperation plan.”
“So…”
Sōga尊 placed the clan members behind himself: “Is the Black Majesty taking that person to protect him?”
The attitude of the Red King was somewhat abrupt.
However, Bai Luo didn’t mind.
After all, his most important family had just died, and he was already angry.
Moreover, with the indomitable character of the Red Clan, they might really fight Bai Luo to the death.
At worst, clan destruction and extinction.
The Red Clan has no cowards who fear death!
“You’ve misunderstood.”
Bai Luo stopped provoking the people of HOMRA and said: “This boy is not the person you’re looking for. The real killer of your partner Tatsuboku Tarou is the Colorless King.”
Then, Bai Luo explained the entire story to everyone present.
And revealed the true identity of the silver-haired boy.
“According to the Golden King’s investigation, this boy’s real name is Hieda Tooru. Because of his delicate and handsome appearance, he was possessed by the Colorless King, who took over his body.”
Bai Luo said: “So this matter has nothing to do with him.”
“Is that so?”
Sōga尊 sighed helplessly and said: “We, HOMRA, will not attack innocent people, but the Colorless King…”
“Rest assured, I’ve already captured him.”
Bai Luo gestured for Wiesmann to bring out the light sphere imprisoning the Colorless King: “However, regarding the specific verdict, I, Wiesmann, and the Golden King believe that he should be put on trial.”
Gathering enough Authority Holders, the Colorless King shall be sentenced to death!
This was the result of their previous discussion.
The Colorless King stirred up conflicts between the two clans and sneak-attacked the Silver King, disrupting social order and crossing the line set by the Kings.
Besides, Bai Luo always deals with troublemakers by eliminating them first.
“Death penalty?”
Sōga尊 closed his eyes, and the other members of HOMRA accepted this outcome.
Even though they didn’t personally carry out the punishment, the other party was still a King.
And since HOMRA wouldn’t cause trouble, the Blue King and the Blue Clan from the Fourth Division would naturally not conflict with them anymore.
The dignity of the Golden King reigns supreme over all Japan, and even the Red and Blue Kings dare not defy him.
Now with Wiesmann’s involvement,
The First and Second Authority Holders jointly handling this matter, even someone as serious as Souma Reiji couldn’t find fault.
Not to mention, even the legendary Black King got involved.
“Let’s go.”
Without lingering further, Sōga尊 led HOMRA away from the airship.
They had also arrived via helicopter.
As for the source of the helicopter, naturally, it was forcibly taken from those rich people.
Red represents anger, and also violence.
Plundering, destruction, breaking the existing order, this is what the Third Authority Holder, the Red King, stands for.
“Well then, I shall take my leave.”
Souma Reiji actually wanted to exchange a few words with Bai Luo, but the current situation was obviously inappropriate.
“Hm?”
Just as the members of the Fourth Division walked past Bai Luo, a strange ripple-like sensation appeared in Bai Luo’s Sacred Domain.
“This is…”
Bai Luo’s gaze fell on the golden-haired woman dressed in blue uniform following behind Souma Reiji.
“Who is she?”
“And this feeling…”
Bai Luo discovered that the Black Authority Crown was transmitting some kind of information to him.
Recalling the anime data he once read, Bai Luo quickly identified the woman.
Asato Seiri, the Deputy Director of the Fourth Division, and seemingly the only female member of the Blue Clan.
“Suitable candidate? Blue Authority?”
The creation of the Black King was not only about opening a new world but also about choosing new kings for the new era.
These new kings are not Wiesmann and the others, but rather the exclusive royalty of Bai Luo.
There are seven members of the royal family, each representing one of the seven colors of the K World.
“Can I choose seven people, grant them different-colored Sacred Domains, and make them my followers?”
Authority Holders bestowed by Bai Luo are his followers, also known as royalty.
The royalty can develop their own clans, and the more clan members there are, the stronger the royal power becomes.
Conversely, as the royal power grows, Bai Luo’s strength will also continue to increase.
However, choosing royalty is quite troublesome, not everyone has the opportunity to gain Bai Luo’s favor.
To become royalty, one must first possess qualities that match the color of the Sacred Domain, such as the resonance with Asato Seiri’s Blue Authority.
Blue represents order and is also a symbol of calmness, severity, and resilience.
To meet this condition, one must be a person with strong willpower and willing to defend the maintained order with their life.
Of course, if it were just this, finding qualified people wouldn’t be difficult.
However, while meeting this condition, the suitable candidates must also fit Bai Luo’s preferences.
If Bai Luo dislikes someone, no matter how excellent the person may be, the Black Authority Crown won’t pay the slightest attention.
‘This is interesting.’
With this thought, Bai Luo called out to the group from the Fourth Division who were about to leave: “Blue King, wait a moment.”
“Hm?”
Souma Reiji stopped and turned around, puzzled as to what Bai Luo still wanted to say.
“Old Bai?”
Wiesmann also didn’t know Bai Luo’s intentions.
“Indeed, there is something.”
Bai Luo smiled at Asato Seiri. Truly, this blonde beauty had quite a presence.
Saying this, Bai Luo unleashed his suppressed aura for the first time.
Thus, high above, a black Sword of Damocles adorned with countless stars slowly manifested, its imposing presence instantly enveloping everyone present.
“This!!!”
The disparity in strength made it almost impossible for everyone to breathe.
Souma Reiji and Sōga尊 were slightly better off.
But most of the other ability users had already collapsed, only a few individuals like Yata Misaki and Fushimi Saruhiko could barely stand.
Regardless of who, everyone’s gaze toward Bai Luo carried an undeniable fear.
“Ah, sorry sorry.”
Bai Luo hastily retracted his Sacred Domain. Seeing the uncomfortable expressions on everyone’s faces, he apologized awkwardly: “I’ve tried to suppress my power as much as possible, haven’t I hurt you?”
He originally intended to release just a little of his royal authority to set the stage for what he was about to say.
But he underestimated its impact.
Had Bai Luo not promptly restrained it, at least eighty percent of the people present would have been in mortal danger.
‘Is the Black King such a monster?!’
Souma Reiji struggled to suppress the turmoil in his blood, and beside him, Asato Seiri fared worse.
The usually aloof beauty was now trembling all over. Her knees shook uncontrollably, as if she was about to kneel down before Bai Luo.
The same went for Yata Misaki and Fushimi Saruhiko.
Only the silver-haired girl, Anna, remained unaffected.
Bai Luo deliberately spared her.
A child so young, Bai Luo wouldn’t stoop to intimidating her with his royal authority.