Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 458 Wings in Chains (Part 11)

"You're going to lose...? Why did you come to that conclusion? Don't you think you're giving up too soon?"

Osana asked, there was nervousness in her voice. She was relieved when Adam so easily agreed to help her even though he understood her plan and all the risks he was taking, but... none of it made sense if he didn't win using The Rule of Power.

"Look, I understand that when using The Rule of Power, everything happens within the same level. It would be weird if a K1-Phantom deciding to help Light Noble was facing a K3-Phantom." Adam suggested.

Osana nodded. Even though she hadn't mentioned it yet, Adam was right. Otherwise, there would be no point in The Rule of Power, since the strongest in their levels should win due to mastery and talent.

"But, I've only just become a K2-Phantom. Perhaps, if you told me this when I was a K1-Phantom then I would have a good chance, but now..."

Adam scratched the back of his head. He didn't want to talk about it, but he knew how to realistically evaluate the situation.

"If one of the strongest K2-Phantoms comes out against me, I can hardly last even one minute. I mean, remembering what I was like as a K1-Phantom at the beginning of this level and the end... the difference is just monstrous."

Adam continued with a wave of his hand.

"What's more, you said the wedding date is already set. I can't get strong enough in a few days or weeks." Adam waved his hand.

Instead of worry or some advice he expected to hear from Osana, Adam got only...

"Hahahahahaha!" Osana suddenly laughed, unable to contain the emotions that burst out of her in a bright stream.

"Hm? Did I say something funny?" Adam was stumped.

Osana shook her head.

"Hey, were you even listening to me? I told you the wedding is in a few months. Do you really think a wedding is some kind of party that can be prepared in a week or a couple of days?"

Adam frowned. He forgot about it, though he didn't think it changed anything drastically.

Osana smiled happily, her eyes sparkling like stars. She didn't know why, but a few words from Adam about his possible victory were enough to make her believe that it already happened.

"Sure, you can do it!" Osana exclaimed with excitement as she clenched her hand tightly into a fist, "I'm sure when you realize the level of power you'll have to fight, you'll see that our chances of success are great!"

Adam shrugged. Until he talked to Silvana to learn more about K2-Level, he wouldn't jump to conclusions.

"Rouzet Family and Marzo Family, they're in second and third wings..." Adam muttered, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

Then, he cast a glance at Osana.

"There's still something else I want to know about the Twelve Branches. All the great families are located in the nine wings, so... is there a hierarchy between them? I mean, the Marzo Family is located in the second wing and the Balo Family in the eighth wing."

Osana shook her head.

"It's not a question that can be answered easily, but barring some complications that aren't important right now, there's no significant difference."

Osana took a deep breath before continuing:

"Only the Twelve Branches are considered as great families. They are the richest and most powerful nobles who are constantly fighting or working with each other. They compete with each other. There is indeed a difference between ordinary people depending on the wings, but not between the Twelve Branches. They are all at the very top."

Adam nodded.

He realized he didn't know everything about the Twelve Branches yet, but he didn't need to right now.

"Good, then how about we finally get something to eat?" Adam raised an eyebrow looking at the table filled with food.

Osana smirked as she leaned forward.

"Sure, my dear future husband, eat all you want, I'm paying."