The Invincible Arthur Gardner

Chapter 69 - Unforeseen Threats

The Leaders of the Underworld finally convened after receiving news of Estella The Kraken's failure to

win Alicia and the humiliation they endured from Mr. Glitzy, despite Estella bringing an army of one

hundred people to carry out the mission.

"We have been disgraced!" The King exclaimed.

The atmosphere in the private room was thick with tension as the five occupants silently stared at one

another.

Johan, The King, who was the highest-ranking leader of the group, puffed on his cigar while deep in

thought. After a few moments of silence, he finally spoke up, "So, The Kraken, do you have anything to

say?"

In this opportunity, Aston The Goblin, who had been eagerly waiting for his chance to talk, finally had it,

and he smiled faintly, feeling elated by Estella The Kraken's misfortune. This meant that her current

fourth-place ranking was under threat, which in turn provided an opportunity for Aston The Goblin to

take her place.

"I'm not sure she wants to say anything after being so shamefully defeated by Mr. Glitzy," the goblin

said teasingly.

Having heard Aston's words, Estella quickly shot him a piercing look. She was well aware that he

would take advantage of this opportunity to try and make himself look better. Still, Estella could not be

easily fooled, especially by Aston, who had already tasted a greater humiliation than her own.

"I think it's time to teach you a lesson, Aston!" she declared, jumping to her feet and swiftly throwing a

kick at him. The speed of the attack was so great that Aston couldn't even follow it with his eyes. "You

will pay for what you said!"

However, before the kick could reach Aston's face, The King swiftly extended his arm and, with his long

limbs, expertly blocked Estella's leg kick with a single finger.

"Ch!" Estella exclaimed as she quickly retracted her legs and crossed her arms.

"We have only two options left for Mr. Glitzy," she stated.

Estella remembered vividly how formidable Mr. Glitzy was; he was an exceptional fighter whose

movements were so swift that even Estella was unable to best him. What's more, the man didn't show

a single ounce of fear even when Estella brought a hundred men to surround him.

"Mr. Glitzy is not someone we should take lightly," Estella said. "If we keep attacking and fail to defeat

him swiftly, it is as if we are teaching him how to fight instead. And if we continue to corner him like this,

I'm afraid he'll grow even stronger and pose a threat to The Underworld."

The King looked at Estella, intrigued by her admiration of Mr. Glitzy. "Why do you say that, Estella?

How hard can it be to beat someone like him?"

"He is very skilled in combat," Estella replied. "Moreover, he is not afraid of any challenge. We must

either let him go and live his life in peace, or risk awakening a powerful force that would be difficult to

face in the future."

The King nodded, reflecting on Estella's recognition of another's strength. He then spoke with a firm

and dignified tone. "Why don't we just invite him to be the next leader of the Underworld?"

Aston's anger flared up upon hearing The King's words. “Invite Mr. Glitzy into the Underworld? Are you

suggesting that someone should step down from their position to make room for him?” he asked.

His breathing quickened as he realized that The King was likely referring to him. He desperately tried to

shift the attention away from himself. “Shouldn't Estella be the one to do that, since she failed to beat

Mr. Glitzy? Look how much he has to lose.”

Estella chuckled. “At least my men didn't abandon me, Aston. It's rather sad to see how someone who

can't even keep the loyalty of his own men has the audacity to speak up.”

Aston rose from his chair, shooting a defiant look at Estella. "I'll prove that I can destroy Mr. Glitzy," he

declared, pointing the finger at her. "I will show you that I can do things even if you have failed

miserably, The Kraken!"

Estella scoffed. "Sure? Then do it. Why are you even going backwards? I'm just warning you—if we still

want to deal with Mr. Glitzy, we must act swiftly or else he'll become too powerful for us to handle."

"Let me handle this," Eliza Peeze spoke, her voice low and her blank eyes fixed on the man before her.

The 22-year-old woman was known by her nickname, The Witch, and her red hair only accentuated her

intimidating presence.

Estella felt a wave of disgust wash over her as Eliza The Witch spoke as if she was attempting to

belittle her. In a fit of indignation, Estella exclaimed, "What do you think you can do to him? Fuck him?

To think that you would be so lustful for this kind of man!"

Before Estella could even finish her statement, Eliza had already risen from her chair and clasped her

right hand around Estella's face, effectively silencing her and rendering her immobile. In a low yet firm

voice, Eliza warned her, "I warn you again, watch your mouth in front of me. I could easily destroy you

and all that you own. So, I suggest you be mindful of your words when I am present."

Eliza released her grip on Estella, standing up and turning to face the King. "What is your decision?"

she asked.

The King then put down his cigar and glanced at Eliza the Witch and Aston the Goblin. "You two," he

said. "Do your duties: destroy Mr. Glitzy or bring him to join us. The one who can do it fastest will be the

winner."

The King then stood up and crossed his arms, eyeing the room carefully. "I know someone like Mr.

Glitzy does have the potential to grow," he declared. "That's why I want to know how you handle this

man. Don't let what has become our power in this city be disrupted because we failed to destroy the

superior seeds that will become new strengths in the future. And if destroying him isn't the right way,

then make him part of us."

With that, the meeting of The Underworld Leaders that night ended.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.