Floating Island - Triple S Talent

The room fell silent again. Everyone knew that this old man, with his immense power as a Tier-3, wielded significant influence. His opinion could not be dismissed lightly. your-chapter-source-MvLeMpYr

But in the midst of that silence, a soft yet firm voice suddenly spoke from the other side of the table. The man in the black robe, who had been quiet all along, began to speak.

"I agree with Lein's proposal," he said calmly yet with conviction. His sharp eyes gazed around the room, particularly at William Alexander. "I believe it would be wiser to accept these terms now."

His statement shocked nearly everyone in the room, including William Alexander. The man in the black robe was usually reserved, only speaking when absolutely necessary, but now he was openly supporting Lein. William Alexander was curious about his reasoning.

"Why do you think so?" William Alexander asked, breaking the silence that followed the black-robed man's statement.

The man sighed for a moment, as if gathering his thoughts before answering. "Lein's power far surpasses ours. We must be realistic. Facing the Tier-3 creatures attacking us now is a massive challenge, even for those of us at the same level. But Lein... he possesses unparalleled strength.

Aligning with him will provide us with protection far greater than what we can offer ourselves."

Some seemed ready to interrupt, but the black-robed man continued, his voice louder to ensure everyone heard him.

"We can view this as a long-term investment. Yes, 25% of our shares is a significant sacrifice, but under his protection, we'll gain access to power we can't even imagine. Rather than continue fighting with limited resources and losing more, we can strengthen our position through a powerful alliance. The benefits far outweigh the losses."

Everyone remained silent, processing his words. William Alexander pondered in silence, weighing everything that had been said. His gaze fixed on the black-robed man as various possibilities began to unfold in his mind.

Now, the monumental decision lay in his hands.

***

Not unlike the American alliance, the same chaos was unfolding on the Russian alliance island.

A muscular man was currently watching strange creatures continuously emerging from a massive portal. These foreigners looked similar to regular humans, but the black lines covering their bodies made them appear bizarre and distinctly different from Earth's human race.

The alien beings kept appearing without pause, and now there were more than a dozen, ranging in various ages, though most were adults standing nearly two meters tall.

[Status]

- Name: Kaelan Wildheart

- Race: Red Star

- Power Core: Star Beast

- Rank: Solar Empowerment (Tier-3)

[Status]

- Name: Lyra Fangshadow

- Race: Red Star

- Power Core: Star Beast

- Rank: Lunar Growth (Tier-2)

The muscular man remained unfazed by the endless emergence of these alien creatures, but his serious gaze suddenly narrowed.

"What's this? Are they moving their entire family over? HAHAHAH," the muscular man laughed loudly, clearly not taking the alien beings, whose auras were no less powerful than his, seriously. With a slight shake of his body, he leaped onto the back of a white bear beside him.

"I'll wait for all your lackeys to show up," said the man, extending his hand forward. With a simple trick, a beer bottle appeared in his grasp.

glug..glug...

In one gulp, he downed half of the bottle and belched loudly, as though enjoying a show.

Although on the surface, he appeared unafraid and dismissive of the enemies before him, there was a burning fire in his eyes.

"What's going on with President Nova? Shouldn't he have wiped out these aliens when there were only a few?"

At this moment, a hunter wielding a gleaming green bow asked his comrade, who was standing alert beside him. His eyes were filled with fear and confusion at their president's actions, the muscular man riding the bear.

"I don't know either. Let's prepare for the worst," replied his equally perplexed friend.

The tension at the teleportation hub was mounting. On one side stood the Star Beasts, with some at Tier-2 and a few at Tier-3, while on the other side were the citizens of the Russian alliance.

The teleportation hub in the main city was a bit quieter compared to other places. At other teleportation points, the defense towers had been continuously firing, bombarding all alien creatures emerging from the portals.

-(Staff) "Mr. President… the teleportation hub in Tambov City can no longer be held. Ten Tier-3 creatures with Faithwarden power cores have appeared."

Nova, the muscular man, glanced at the incoming message on his chat. His body trembled slightly as he read it.

"Even with the defense towers, Tier-3 power is no small thing," Vladimir Nova muttered to himself. He deliberately refrained from using the defense towers to attack the Star Beasts in front of him because many civilians still needed to be evacuated. Besides, he was waiting for someone.

"Hahaha... this fresh aura, it's been a while since I've breathed it in."

A man with an incredibly handsome, smooth, and charming face spoke with a delighted expression, smiling broadly. He carefully surveyed the surroundings, his gaze inspecting every place and building with nostalgic eyes.

"So beautiful… the essence of this world must be exceptionally high," he said casually.

The man continued observing until his gaze landed on the human forces there. A muscular man, casually drinking beer, sat without a hint of fear. The handsome man's eyes met his directly, and their gazes locked.

"Heheh, interesting," the man said, his eyes gleaming with intrigue.

With a wide smile, the handsome man signaled to his subordinates. "Spread out and destroy everything. Leave this place for me." His voice was calm yet commanding, exuding an aura of unquestionable authority.

His subordinates, all sturdy and full of vigor, immediately nodded in obedience. Their bodies began to glow with foreign energy, and in an instant, they transformed into massive Star Beasts. Ferocious creatures with immense power—sharp claws and starlit eyes—ready to destroy everything in their path. They quickly spread out, shaking the ground as they moved.