CHAPTER 2011: CHAPTER 2011: DEFECTION

In the grand hall, everyone was shocked.

The Sect Master of the Heavenly Scorpion Sect slammed the table and glared at Samir Coffey: "Who are you, and who let you in?"

Samir Coffey smiled faintly: "I am Samir Coffey, currently serving as the Sky Wolf Palace Master. As a member of the Round Table Council, I naturally have the right to attend this meeting. After all, this is a crucial meeting that decides the fate of everyone on the Heavenly Demon Continent. How could I not attend it?"

Lucille Austin’s face suddenly changed: "Where is Doran Banks?"

Samir Coffey calmly said: "Doran Banks and several senior figures within the palace were executed for making decisions that went against the interests of the Sky Wolf Palace. Now, the Sky Wolf Palace is under my command."

Everyone’s expressions changed dramatically.

Many of them had never heard of Samir Coffey’s name, and now learning that the Sky Wolf Palace had been overthrown by this person seemed incredibly strange.

Doran Banks held unrivaled prestige in the Sky Wolf Palace, with numerous supporters. How could he have been overthrown and executed?

Doesn’t that mean most of the Sky Wolf Palace’s senior figures are dead?

Lucille Austin’s face was as somber as water. After a few seconds of silence, she said, "Since you are now the Sky Wolf Palace Master, you do indeed have the right to attend this meeting. Please, take a seat."

Samir Coffey laughed: "Palace Master Lucille is indeed someone who knows the times. Let me introduce, this is Aydin Hatfield, Alliance Hierarch of the Heavenly Alliance. I think there’s no need to say more about the rest, right?"

Everyone’s faces changed once again. They were just discussing how to handle this catastrophe, and before the meeting was even over, the person had already appeared by their side!

What’s the point of even having a meeting!

Lucille Austin asked in a deep voice, "Did you just say that the Domain Gate is in your hands?"

Aydin Hatfield smiled slightly: "Yes, to minimize unnecessary trouble, I had my people take control of the Domain Gate connecting the Heavenly Demon Continent and the Heavenly Profound Continent. I think this should reduce disputes among everyone. Surely, no one is still clamoring to close the Domain Gate, right?"

Everyone’s faces immediately turned rather unpleasant.

The Heavenly Alliance has so many powerhouses; having occupied the Domain Gate, it certainly can’t be closed now.

It’s not like they can forcibly take it back, right?

Even if they gather many strong individuals, reclaiming it would definitely be feasible, but if they dare to act, it would mean declaring war directly.

Who dares to declare war?

Who can bear the consequences?

Everyone looked at each other, with expressions of anger and helplessness.

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

Aydin Hatfield smiled: "You just pointed out correctly that even though our Three Saints Sect has conquered this Star Domain, we still need someone to help manage it and handle affairs. The seven sects of the Round Table Council have been jointly managing the entire Heavenly Demon Continent in an orderly manner. We have no reason to change anything. As long as you can complete the tasks we assign, continuing to manage on our behalf isn’t a problem."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes immediately brightened.

Sitting here are the senior members of the sects; as long as they can ensure their power and interests, what else matters?

The Sky Tiger Palace was the first to choose surrender: "At this point, there is no sense in persisting further. Our Sky Tiger Palace is willing to join the Heavenly Alliance and obey its commands!"

Aydin Hatfield smiled slightly: "Welcome, Sky Tiger Palace. Rest assured, as long as you faithfully carry out tasks, not only will you not suffer losses, but you’ll gain more. After all, once you join, you will also be considered part of the Three Saints Sect."

"Our Heavenly Scorpion Sect looks up to the Heavenly Alliance!"

"Our Demon Centipede Sect joins!"

The sentiment suddenly shifted, and one after another, the seven sects of the Round Table Council swiftly switched sides without hesitation, openly expressing their willingness to join the Heavenly Alliance, leaving only the Heavenly Fox Palace.

Lucille Austin’s face was solemn, her gaze bitter.

The Heavenly Fox Palace held the chief position in the Round Table Council, but clearly, this chief position was no longer theirs.

In full view of everyone, Lucille Austin, though unwilling, had no choice but to comply.

"Our Heavenly Fox Palace is willing to submit!"

Samir Coffey laughed heartily: "Now, isn’t that the way it should be? We are all one big family, avoiding military conflict, and maintaining harmony is much better!"

Lucille Austin stood up and vacated the chief seat: "Alliance Hierarch, please take the seat!"

Aydin Hatfield smiled slightly, patting Samir Coffey’s shoulder: "Samir, you’ve been a great help to us during this time. Without your help in covering up, we might have been hunted down by the Celestial Palace team. You’ve contributed greatly—this seat is yours to take!"

Samir Coffey laughed: "Alliance Hierarch, you flatter me. My aspirations lie elsewhere, as you know."

Aydin Hatfield chuckled: "Don’t worry; when we return to Shendrop, you’ll accompany me!"

Samir Coffey clasped his fists: "Thank you, Alliance Hierarch!"

Aydin Hatfield walked to the chief seat, lightly sat down, and his gaze fell on Lucille Austin’s face, suddenly speaking: "Palace Master Lucille, since you chose to join the Heavenly Alliance, should those Celestial Palace teams from the Heavenly Profound Continent be eliminated?"

Lucille Austin felt bitter inside but didn’t dare disobey: "I’ll gather the experts right away to annihilate them!"

Aydin Hatfield smiled slightly: "Then I’ll wait for your good news. By the way, I heard Carson Flores visited you twice before, and it seems he has a good friend in your Heavenly Fox Palace, right?"