On his journey ,Kevin made many friends and started to gather the force's secretly.He wanted to build a small army under him who would be reliable and strong enough to support him.
The army had personnel from all over the world.Most of them respected him and admired him greatly.
Only a handful of them knew about Kevin's true identity.The process of revenge was ought to be a long one.
The only thing Kevin hurried about was making himself stronger and coordinating properly with the army.He had thought that it would take more years until he could come out publicly.
However,at that moment something happened which neither him nor the entire world expected.
The world had always been in turmoil underneath the surface still at least in the upper level,there was peace but even this was broken.
And it began with the fall of Arkham.The situation of Arkham was not good.
Miasma corrupting the lands appeared out of nowhere.
The food sources collapsed and the land became habitable.The secret attack was done with such precision that before Arkham could react,the Miasma had almost engulfed the Arkham.
One fall gives others a chance.
The other Empires were instantly altered and prepared for the Miasma attack.Though Miasma started to appear at other places,their quick reaction was able to avert the impending danger.Huge personnel from the Church were dispatched all over the world.
Initially, other force's sent reinforcements to Arkham even though it was in name only while their true goal was to get a gist of their situation and tried to gain advantage of the situation.
Arkham taking its last resort attacked the Western Side of Kinley and almost conquered the Western Front in a few days.But before they could celebrate,cold water poured into them.
Demon attacked them in full scale and took over the Western Front.The Arkham soldiers being tried and wounded from the last battle were unable to resist the invasion.
Surrounding Arkham from all sides,The Demons finally took over Arkham.
Kinley knowing the next target to be them started to prepare hastily.There was chaos all around Kinley.
The Emperor of Kinley was in the Half Step Saint realm and was quite weak compared to others.He was also bound by strong political oppression.
In the battle for the throne,he was least likely to win but agreeing to being a puppet of nobles,he submitted himself and finally rose to the throne.
After rising to the Throne,he tried to stabilise the situation but he was in deep mess.All his wives were from major houses and restrained him.
These led to the weakening of the central power and halted the growth of Kinley forces.Corruptions were at all time high.The high bills spent over the army was in name only while the money was gobbled up.
Every year the treasury had not even started filling when nobles would resort to various means to empty the contents.
The weakened Kinley in no way could take on such a powerful force.
So,he started to seek active cooperation from others and even lowered himself to give them land in exchange for help.However,the other Empires were already entangled with their own mess.Moreover, they were not gullible enough to believe this.
The World Tree had been corrupted and the Elves had shut themselves in.Harold and Dwarves were trying to fight over the internal criss caused by an unknown force.
Kinley was on the verge of getting disrupted, getting forced from all sides.
"What are you reading?''Hestia asked cheerfully though her eyes, conveyed deep worry.
Kevin crushed the paper and threw it aside.Then he stared at the sky.The air which always felt fresh and refreshing had now become suffocating for him.
He never liked Kinley nor its people.When he suffered, the common people instead of pitying him would gossip about him and laugh.
Still, it was the place where his root lies.No matter what he can't shake away the feelings of his country.
"It's time."
"We need to counterattack now.Otherwise, I don't think such a chance will appear again."
"I hope Avalon forgot his promise."
Hestia sighed seeing the vicious smile on Kevin's lips and knew what was going to happen.
She naturally knew about the oracle and often wondered.
If his family would have treated him with great care then would this situation ever happen.In the way they themselves lent a hand in fulfilling the prophecy.
She had seen his growth and watched his everysteps.Internally she was quite happy with him.
Although she may look like a carefree girl, but in fact except Kevin she had never treated anyone humanely.She did not why but all these people seemed to feel beneath her.This natural indifference to everyone seemed to dig deep in her bones.
"I hope you achieve happiness."
Avalon, who was Crown Prince, had already become an Emperor after his father abdicated his throne.
After getting Kevin message, in a way he was more happy to lend a hand.In fact, Harold's situation wasn't that great and it also needed an ally.
But allying Kinley now meant dragging itself into muddy water.Kinley had been trying to stab on their backs so naturally they would not support someone like that.
But Kevin's offer was something that he could consider.Naturally, the other party as a sign of sincere even gave away his identity though there was also a side note of warning at the end.
Of course he can't betray him even if he wanted to because he had sworn an oath to fulfil his promise.
So, he can only grit his teeth and prepare.
Kevin along with his various men hide near Zenith waiting for the judgement day.
Ordinarily rebels like this had become a causal thing.People like to challenge the authority of the head.
But most of the time rebellion fails because of lack of proper support and even if one ascends the Throne without a proper cause to prove his cause, the people would not accept it.
However, this was not the case for him.
Hestia even offered her help but he refused.
This was something he had to do on his own.
The Emperor, who had even forgotten that his Sixth son ever existed, was given a slap on his face when he saw a large blockade surrounding the palace.
"Emperor, today I will have justice."
A loud call shook the entire capital.
On coming out and knowing the reason behind all this, he shouted.
"Imprudent."
"Bastard, you dare to rebel."
Looking up he found Kevin standing up in the air folding his arms behind his back
The Emperor and his other sons' eyes widened in surprise seeing the majestic expression on Kevin.
"Sain...No he is close to Supreme rank."
The Emperor muttered in disbelief.
Everyone in the Imperial family felt a shiver down their spine.
According to the treaty, the Saint realm powerhouse can't engage but the Imperial family is exempted from it.
However, they can fight among themselves and can't use anyone above the Saint realm for succession.
The strongest among his other son was the Crown Prince who was at Legendary Level.
"Listen to my call, people of Kinley."
"This man, my Father and I am the very Sixth Prince you all gossiped about in the past."
"But there was something wrong which I have come to set back right."
"This man is the one who killed my mother.Scehemed against me and accused him of all sorts of crimes."
"This person who can't even show benevolence to his own son, how can he show benevolence to you all."
"Under his tyranny, the Kinley had been reduced to this state but I promise you."
"I promise you that I will set everything straight."
"So, I hope you watch the battle from the sidelines and give me your blessings."
Kevin's speech drew everyone's attention.Even if they didn't know the whole truth nor did they remember much about their Sixth Prince.
They were sure about one thing.
The current Emperor is truly incompetent and useless.He can't handle the governance and his region had led to weakening of Kinley so naturally they supported him.
And about the Crown Prince and others, all they did was to fool around.
"Soldier and Knights Kinley, I will give you a chance to choose.My strength is already the proof of my competence."
"Will you rebel or stand against me?"Kevin's voice reverberated.
With the favor from Avalon, he had just asked the people above the Saint realm to be suppressed from interfering in this battle.So, unless they appear, Harold's side would not act.
Some people's hearts waver and they quickly change side.Majority of them had grievances against the Royal Family.
Kevin shook his hand and shouted"I have you a chance."
"Since you don't want my benevolence, feel my wrath."
BOOOOOOOOOM!
The entire sky rumbled as if it was gonna tear apart.
People closed their ears and in fear fled away from the capital.
It was then Kevin forces clashed against the remaining troops of his father.He wanted to finish things before reinforcement came.
And as expected it didn't take long for him to finish the job.
"Your Highness, what are we going to do with the survivors?"
Kevin stared at the trembling people who used to be his family.
Closing his eyes to make a decision, he ordered"Cripple each one of them."
"Empress and everyone who had killed my mother and my paternal family is sentenced to death by public execution."
"No…you can't do this."
"You are truly a menace."The Empress screamed loudly.
"I should have killed you when you were born.It's my mistake."The Emperor spoke pitifully.
"It's too late to regret."Kevin muttered, turning away his gaze and waving his hand to take them away to lock them down.
Kevin after finishing things walked toward Hestia.
His heart started to beat wildly louder and louder.He who didn't bait an eye in killing started to tremble.
Standing before him, Kevin kneeled down.
"Teacher…."
"When I was alone, you accompanied me."
"When I lacked warmth and love, you loved me like family."
"You helped me reach where I am now.If not for you, I don't dare to imagine where I might be now."
"At the beginning, my only goal was for revenge.But in the middle it started to change to secondary.The only thing this foolish disciple of yours desire to hold your hand and live until old age.I want to see you being the noblest lady of the world.I want you to became the Empress and just like me guide others."
A loud uproar sounded as if it was public confession and they didn't dare to imagine an Emperor bowing and lowering his pride.
Kevin at the moment didn't even have the courage to look up.
"I don't know about your past nor did it ever matter.I can't promise that I will provide everything you want but I promise that I will till the last breath will love you sincerely and would never dare to look at any woman beside others."
"I know I am imprudent and I don't know how you feel.Even if you reject me, I won't have any regrets."
Speaking this Kevin took out a breathtaking ring and extended.
Then as he was about to raise his head, he heard a chilling sound.
"Disciple!"
Kevin's heart became cold because calling her a disciple means...
Before his thoughts ran wild..
BANG!
Kevin felt a crushing pain hitting his head.
Kevin looking up saw Hestia's flared expression.
"Huhh…"
"Damn you…"
"Bastard, did you have to ruin this moment by saying those last words?"
"Before becoming your wife, this teacher is gonna teach you the last lesson."
"Wait!Hestia, we are in public.Lets talk about this somewhere."
"Shut up!Do you think I care?"
Kevin closed his lips thinking that he might have shoot in his own foot by making a public confession.
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