Land of the Lost: Chapter 2
02 | Absolute Domination
The impact caused a great fire, illuminating the night sky above Feathers Star’s capital. The fully-armed Overlord hurries to the depths of his fortress, wherein lies an underground treasure vault. It was with these very implements that he subdued Star, turning it into a in the hearts of many across the galaxy.
As for the army standing guard outside, each and every single soldier is a savage criminal, their hands stained with blood…
The Overlord’s attempt at self-comfort is interrupted by the endless screaming outside. Behind the thick security door, he doesn’t know what’s happening outside. Suddenly, he notices black and red mist effortlessly breach the security door like it isn’t even there, coiling tightly around his body and violently dragging him to the scanner next to the door.
“Biometric data confirmed.” The electronic voice rings out as the security door, designed to withstand any assault, swings wide open as if to .
But the man who enters has no intention of behaving like a guest. He casts a sweeping glance across the glittering treasures within the vault, a smirk of derision .
“I thought you’d make a run for the armory first. You’ve really saved me some time.”
“You went through just for these things, right? I can …” As a seasoned criminal who was once punished by the old ways, the Overlord naturally knows to yield before a stronger enemy.
Sylus takes a seat on a throne made out of diamonds crafted by the Overlord himself. With a wave of his hand, mist swirls around the treasures in the cases, bringing them into Sylus’s hands to play with.[]
“The Dawn Galaxy’s Nebula Stone, Rainharp’s Holy Crystal… You’ve certainly plundered your fair share of places.”
“Recognising these gems with a single glance… Aren’t we exactly the same?” The Overlord forces a smile across his face that he hasn’t worn in ages, making him look somewhat absurd.“You have the strength. I have the resources. Perhaps we can make a deal? As long as you work with me, there are plenty of people here who’d be willing to throw away their lives for you.[]
Sylus lets out a lazy chuckle as if a bad joke was just told. “Unfortunately, the things from aren’t enough to satiate my appetite.”
“What more do you want?”
Sylus lightly raises a finger, the mist pulling the Overlord in front of him. He leans in and locks eyes with the Overlord, his right eye faintly glowing with a ghostly light.
“I’ve come a long way. Naturally, what I want is the whole planet. As for you, can you make that happen for me?”
The Overlord’s gaze gradually glazes over as he plops down to the ground, staring motionlessly at the man on the throne. His lips move without his control. “...I can.”
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