Although the light-speed warship looked small, it was built from special materials and weighed over two million pounds.
When something that heavy suddenly lost power and dropped straight down from 30,000 feet, the speed was beyond imagining.
Joanna and Eira felt lightheaded from the sudden drop.
If the ship's interior hadn't been specially designed, they wouldn't have survived.
Robin was completely fine.
Thanks to the power of the Dragonblood Stone, his body had already gone beyond normal human strength.
He quickly pulled out silver needles and sealed off Joanna and Eira's heartbeats.
He kept their bloodline stable and in sync with the ship's falling speed. Gradually, the two girls came back to their senses.
Realizing they were in a free fall, they knew a crash was coming.
The technology behind the light-speed warship was far beyond anything modern humans had created.
Only its inventors—the Curnow couple—knew how to control it.
Just then, Sergio's cold voice echoed through the ship's audio system. "Mr. Drakebane, the light-speed warship I created isn't something your world can handle.
"Even if all your scientists joined forces, they still couldn't break into the system. It was developed by the most elite research teams over thousands of years—because it comes from the future!
"So if you want to live, follow my orders and wipe out every powerful civilization in this world."
Robin couldn't understand what Sergio meant by thousands of years of research.
Had the Curnows become crazy scientists?
Did they truly believe their inventions had gone beyond everything in today's world?
Why were they trying to take revenge on the world?
Robin said coldly, "Sergio, people call me Divine Drakebane, but I'm no murderer.
"I only raise my blade against those who deserve it—I never hurt the innocent. What are you trying to do?
"If you bend the world to your will, it'll fall into chaos, and the ones who suffer most will be ordinary people! Even if I die, I'll never become part of something so evil."
A mocking laugh came from the speakers.
"If you won't act on my behalf, then you can die now!
"Young Lord Dragon was as stubborn as you back then. And what happened to him? He paid for that pride of his!"
Robin froze. "What did you just say? Are you behind my father's disappearance?"
Sergio laughed wildly, his voice distant and strange.
"Those who follow me will thrive. Those who don't vanish. If someone's useless to me, I'll erase them."
Robin shouted, "Sergio! Tell me where my dad is!"
Sergio said indifferently, "Do what I say, and I'll let you meet both your father and grandfather."
"Dream on!" Robin yelled. "No one can control me!"
Sergio sighed lightly.
"What a pity. I've got time. You and your sister can go to your ends together.
"Even the heroic Dragon Lord and Young Lord Dragon couldn't escape me. What hope do you have?
"Sure, you're more courageous than them, but you're trapped inside the light-speed warship. Divine Drakebane, this is the end for you. Let me ask one more time—will you serve me?
What is going on? Is Divine Drakebane putting on another dramatic show?
No, the light-speed warship might lose its power!
The people in the temporary conference hall of Watertown's Highest Command Center immediately became excited.
Military advisors and top officials were nearly cheering.
To them, it was karma—retribution for Drakebane's arrogance and ambition to conquer the world.
If he crashed like that, even his body would be destroyed.
A four-star general stood up, thrilled. "Mr. Riyal, we should send missiles and finish him off!"
Alan, who had just returned to his post as HexaPoint Tower's commander-in-chief, immediately responded, "No, Mr. Riyal!
"We gave our word. Whatever happens to Divine Drakebane is up to fate.
"We promised not to interfere with him or his land, and we must stick to that.
"If we can't honor a deal, then what right do we have to stand in the international community?"
Baulcor Vayne, the general, gave a mocking laugh. "You're seriously bringing up honor and agreements when dealing with someone like Drakebane? Are you out of your mind?
"I'm beginning to suspect you've taken money from the Aldridges. You're defending Divine Drakebane!
"You're nothing but a traitor to Autreynia!"
Alan shook his head. "You idiot. How did you ever earn those four stars? If Drakebane could control that ship well enough to cut through the world, don't you think he might survive this, too?
"You're underestimating him. Stop using your narrow mindset to judge someone like him. I believe he'll survive. This fall is just an illusion."
Baulcor shouted in fury, "He's caused more destruction to Autreynia than anyone else! Half the defense systems we spent 100 years building were gone because of him.
"Mr. Riyal, we must strike back!
"Please give the order for all missile bases to attack the warship now!"
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