Can you even protect yourself?

"But I highly doubt if any of you can reach him,"

Nux spoke with a playful smile on his face.

"You do not have to worry about that. Just answer what has been asked." Arcturus spoke with a cold look on his face.

This time, Nux didn't mind his arrogant tone,

"He is being trained by Lady Vyriana as her temporary student. So if you find out where Lady Vyriana is and have the guts required to actually give her a visit, then by all means, do whatever you want."

"..."

The entire room turned silent.

Even if they don't know who Vyriana is as well as the members of the order do, they have seen her strength, heck Arcturus has even experienced it firsthand.

The 'world leaders' had no choice but to step back.

And seeing that, Nux just chuckled.

"Heh."

Arcturus continued to stare at Nux, when he first met Nux, he had a positive impression, especially since the way he fought Elijah was so entertaining, now however, his opinion had changed.

"So am I allowed to leave now, Lord Alaric?"

Nux asked for their permission, his words were respectful, his contempt, however, couldn't be hidden.

"Tell us more about the Devil, what is his real name? Where does he live? What Clan is he from? His loved ones, the people he values, give me every single detail."

Arcturus spoke.

"Heeh? Going for the loved ones? I expected better from the 'esteemed world leaders'. Was I wrong?" Nux questioned as he glanced at Alaric.

"Arcturus..." Alaric called out, he didn't want to ruin his image nor did he like the idea of going after someone's family.

"It was my son who nearly died."

"As you said, Vedier is still alive and whatever happened, happened in a Duel, you chasing after the Devil just shows that you are petty," Alaric replied."Are you standing against me?"

"Do you think I am scared of you?" This time, Alaric didn't back down.

Arcturus stared at the Vampire King.

"I am helping you because I consider you a friend, do not think of it as my weakness,"

Alaric warned as he looked right into Arcturus's eyes.

"Nux, thank you for answering our questions. Our meeting didn't exactly go how I planned it to, so I will visit you and that niece of mine at a later time,"

"Of course, Lord Alaric is welcomed any time he desires, even if I have prior arrangements, I would skip them if it is for Lord Alaric."

Nux replied with a smile and even now, his words seemed like a direct slap on Arcturus's face.

Nux was quite petty as well.

Alaric knew exactly what Nux was trying to do, however, there was nothing he could do in this situation, therefore, he just inwardly shook his head and, "You should leave now, we won't hold you back any longer."

"As you say, Lord Alaric."

Nux smiled as he walked away.

"Are you sure you want to do it?"

However, before he walked out, Arcturus's voice was heard.

Nux paused, then, he turned back and, "Do what?"

"Going against me.

Are you sure you want the Dragon Lord to see you in a negative light just to protect him?"

Arcturus's face was serious. It was like him saying, 'I would forget what happened here if you told me what I wish to know, this is your last chance.'

"Heh."

Nux however, just laughed as he shook his head.

"There are two sides here, Dragon Lord.

An Incomplete Cultivator who has hundreds of thousands of other Incomplete Cultivators under him but with no potential to grow any further.And a Complete Cultivator who defeated the Seven Heroes alone, even defeating the Dragon Hero, who was a Stage ahead of him, is being trained by one of the strongest beings in the world, and a potential that is... simply unmatchable.

Do you see the problem here?

Try to put yourself in my position, which side would you choose?"

Nux completed, his eyes, however, were not on Arcturus, but on the Demon Lords and the Human Emperors standing beside him.

His message was clear and the people his message was targeted at had a big change in their expressions as well.

They came here because they didn't want things to get messy, right now, however, standing together with Arcturus made it seem like they were together with him.

Was that the impression they wanted to leave in this situation?

It was a big question and suddenly, Step Eisheth stepped back.

"I am not siding with anyone here."

She spoke directly.

"I am the same."

"Mhm, I see no point in involving myself in this either."

And as if they found an easy way out, the others followed as well.

The Dragon Lord's expression changed.

"Do you see that? Even your friends who have known you for thousands of years aren't siding with you? How do you expect me, a young cultivator who barely has any knowledge of this world to make a decision?

You wanted to know where the Devil was, I gave you the answer.

But now you wish to play dirty and are planning to target his loved ones to get to him, what would I do if he found out I am the one who gave you that information?

Even if I do wish to face him someday, I do not wish for that to happen because I played dirty and indirectly killed his family and he is coming for revenge.

Just look at me,

I was born to be the main character of a story.

How can I be represented as a villain in that story?" Nux questioned.

"If you are worried about him coming after you then you don't have to. I will protect you." Arcturus spoke.

"First, I am not 'worried' about him coming after me.

And second, what if his teacher decides to interfere?

Can you protect me from Lady Vyriana?

No, let's not even talk about me, can you even ensure your own safety if Lady Vyriana were to come after you?"