Chapter 435: Threat

“What do you think? Isn’t it a great deal?” Medel smiled.

As other wizards approached, some considered seizing the opportunity but hesitated upon seeing Medel and Helag’s standoff.

They didn’t want to provoke Medel, opting to observe the situation first.

Attacking now risked angering Medel, and his strength was uncertain, especially with his allies.

Holding the World Scepter, Helag replied, “No thanks, I’m not interested in your deal.”

“Mr. Helag, I advise you to reconsider,” Medel’s smile remained, but his tone carried a cold, threatening edge.

Ignoring him, Helag spread his arms, smiling, “So this is what it feels like to be the master of the world? Fascinating.”

Medel, already seething, couldn’t contain his anger.

With a cold expression, he said, “Helag, if you don’t give me that, I’ll kill all your friends and family. Oh, right, you have no family, just a stable hand in the past.”

“But you do have friends, right? The Terchy family, your acquaintances on Carlson Continent. You know it’s easy for me to deal with them.”

“The World Scepter, hand it over. Otherwise, not just you, but everyone you know will die.”

Medel had thoroughly investigated Helag, knowing his history, even on Carlson Continent.

His threat was blatant, abandoning any pretense.

He wasn’t confident in defeating Helag, who could escape with a teleportation ring. Medel couldn’t guarantee a quick kill.

Thus, Medel shifted tactics.

Using Helag’s connections as leverage, he hoped to pressure Helag into surrendering the World Scepter without conflict.

Hearing Medel’s words, Helag gripped the scepter, staring at Medel expressionlessly.

Seeing this, Medel felt a surge of satisfaction, saying, “Angry? Then my threat works. Hand over the World Scepter if you don’t want them to suffer.”

Though Helag showed no emotion, Medel sensed his anger.

This indicated the threat’s effectiveness.

Medel wasn’t sure of Helag’s relationships but tested the waters.

Suddenly, a golden giant enveloped Medel.

Simultaneously, a loud noise erupted behind him.

Turning, Medel saw Helag had appeared and punched him.

The punch triggered Medel’s protective spell, Giant Spirit Guard.

Giant Spirit Guard, a second-tier blessing spell, automatically activated to block life-threatening attacks.

Helag’s punch activated it, indicating it could have killed Medel.

Seeing the guard, Helag wasn’t surprised; someone like Medel would have protective spells.

Using spatial rules, Helag had appeared behind Medel.

Helag’s punch was blocked, so he struck again, still thwarted by the guard, indicating it wasn’t a one-time spell.

Seeing the guard activated, Medel was shaken, understanding its implications.

He hadn’t expected Helag to act so decisively, daring to attempt his murder.

Seeing Helag’s calm determination, Medel felt genuine fear.

He didn’t want to die at Helag’s hands.

Medel envisioned himself as a future fourth or fifth-level wizard, not dying here.

Unwilling to risk his life, Medel valued it more than Helag’s.

He’d hoped threats would force Helag to yield the World Scepter.

Helag’s swift attack forced Medel to abandon that hope.

Seeing Helag’s lethal intent, Medel knew there was no turning back.

Winning seemed impossible; Helag was unmoved by threats or force.

“You’ll pay for this when we return,” Medel glared at Helag, reluctantly activating his teleportation ring, vanishing.

He couldn’t risk staying, needing to escape while the guard held.

Delaying risked losing the chance to flee.

Giant Spirit Guard lasted minutes, blocking even second-tier spells.

Helag’s punches couldn’t break it, not in his current form.

Seeing Medel teleport away, Helag was powerless.

With teleportation rings, failing to kill instantly meant the target escaped.

The expedition team provided rings to minimize wizard casualties.

Helag glanced at the surrounding wizards, who retreated warily.

They’d witnessed Helag’s sudden appearance behind Medel.

Aware of Helag’s rule power control, they knew fighting him was unwise.

Wizards began teleporting away; Helag had seized world control, staying was pointless and risky.

Watching them leave, Helag activated his ring.

He needed to prepare for Medel’s retaliation, fearing delay would trap him in the Central Region.

Medel would surely seek revenge.

If it were just Helag, it might be manageable, but if Medel targeted Reese, David, and others, the consequences would be dire.

Given Medel’s status, Helag doubted he’d receive much support if targeted.