Inside the royal palace, tension filled the air.
News of the battle outside had already spread through every corner of the city. Even within the heavily guarded palace walls, the echoes of distant explosions still made people uneasy.
Many officials stood gathered in the hall, whispering nervously to one another.
Everyone knew the situation outside was far from ordinary.
The fight between White Fang and the Marine admiral had already escalated into something terrifying.
But in the center of the palace—
Ryan sat calmly on the throne.
He looked as relaxed as if none of it concerned him.
After a moment of silence, one of the guards stepped forward and bowed.
"Your Majesty."
"The battlefield report has arrived."
Ryan lifted his eyes slightly.
"Speak."
"The admiral's strength is extraordinary. Their battle has already devastated a large section of the palace district."
The guard hesitated for a moment before continuing.
"But… White Fang is still holding his ground."
Ryan nodded faintly.
"That's expected."
Around him, several ministers exchanged uneasy glances.
To them, the idea of confronting a Marine admiral was almost unthinkable.
Yet Ryan seemed completely unconcerned.
Outside the palace, the atmosphere was chaotic.
Soldiers rushed back and forth while messengers carried reports from the battlefield.
In the distance, the sky still flickered with bursts of light.
Every explosion made the ground tremble slightly.
Even experienced soldiers felt uneasy watching the spectacle.
The duel between the two monsters had reached a level beyond ordinary combat.
No one dared approach the battlefield.
Back in the palace hall, another subordinate stepped forward.
He knelt before Ryan respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the Dark Division is prepared."
"As long as you give the order, we can mobilize immediately."
Ryan considered for a moment before shaking his head.
"Not yet."
The man bowed his head.
"As you command."
Ryan stood from the throne and walked slowly toward the palace window.
From there, the distant flashes of light were still visible.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"This world…"
"…is about to change."
Meanwhile, in the command room of the palace guard.
Several officers studied the latest intelligence reports.
"The Marines have already begun mobilizing additional forces."
"More ships are approaching the kingdom."
"If the battle continues like this…"
"…the entire island might be dragged into war."
The officers exchanged grim expressions.
Just then, a messenger burst through the door.
"Report!"
"The naval fleet outside the harbor has begun moving!"
"Enemy ships?"
"No, sir—"
"It's our fleet."
The room fell silent.
One officer finally spoke.
"…His Majesty has already anticipated this."
Back in the throne room.
Ryan picked up a communication device.
After a brief pause, he spoke calmly.
"Begin the operation."
On the other end of the line, a respectful voice replied instantly.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Everything will proceed according to your plan."
Ryan set the device down.
A faint smile remained on his face.
"Good."
Outside the palace walls, preparations began quietly.
Ships in the harbor raised their flags.
Soldiers moved into position.
Messengers rushed between command posts.
Everything was happening with astonishing speed.
The kingdom was preparing for something far greater than a single battle.
Inside the palace hall, the atmosphere suddenly shifted.
A young woman approached Ryan cautiously.
"Your Majesty…"
"Is the situation really under control?"
Ryan glanced at her and chuckled softly.
"Relax."
"Nothing unexpected will happen."
The woman hesitated before asking:
"But the Marines—"
Ryan interrupted her calmly.
"They are not our concern."
His gaze turned toward the distant sea.
"Before us…"
"…there are no rivals."
His voice was calm, yet filled with absolute confidence.
The room fell silent.
Even the ministers who had been anxious moments earlier felt their worries fade.
Because everyone present understood one thing clearly.
Ryan had never made a mistake.
A few minutes later, the communication device rang again.
Ryan answered it immediately.
"Report."
"Your Majesty, the fleet has completed its preparations."
"Excellent."
Ryan replied calmly.
"Then let the next phase begin."
He hung up the call.
The faint smile returned to his face.
"Now…"
"…let's see how the Marines respond."
Outside the palace, the kingdom's hidden power began to move.
And the storm that had just begun would soon sweep across the entire sea.
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