In contrast to Nero and Nova’s excited voices, the audience was dead silent.

They all were shocked speechless.

This awkward silence lasted for a full minute. And then-

“WHAT?!”

As if they practiced it, the audience all spoke in unison.

“Nero and Nova?!”

“Do they mean that Nero and Nova?!”

The audience were suddenly in an uproar.

Meanwhile, Nero and Nova were on the stage fooling around like it had nothing to do with them.

“Cha cha!”

The music began once again and two started dancing with the women again.

“…..Are those two really Nero and Nova?”

The audience began to discuss among themselves.

“It's gotta be them. Look at their carefree behavior.”

At this time, Nero was playing limbo with some of the girls; while Nova was cheering from the side.

“……Yeah. It's gotta be them. Only [Tyrants] can behave like that in a tense atmosphere like this. Also I heard that Nero and Nova were known for their nonsensical behavior.”

“But they said that their names are Gamiko Dragna? Then they're apart of the Dragna clan?!”

Naturally Nero and Nova expected this uproar, so they gave the audience time to digest the new information.

After a few minutes, they took center stage again.

“Okay with that out of the way. Help us to introduce those that will witness this grand event with all of you!”

Said Nero.

The music changed to a more mellow and majestic tone.

Four balcony with a grand design appeared floating over the stadium.

The projections showed them all clearly. The audience could see that all of the balconies were filled with people.

Nova pointed at the balcony at the west.

“Let's start with the clan that are known for their devilish ferocity at death's door! One of the Triad, nicknamed the Crimson Devils. The Saevio Clan!”

The audience cheered.

For most of them, it was their first time seeing members of the Triad. In this country, the Triad were equal to gods. So it was obvious that they would get excited.

Nova counted.

“The Saevio Clan, who have two members participating in the battle, are represented by their Clan leader, Markus Saevio!”

Markus stood up from his seat and waved at the people with a smile. He then sat back down after a few moments.

Behind him were a group of people with crimson hair, and dressed in red robs.

These were the elders of the Saevio Clan.

Nero then point to the east.

“Next up is the clan known for their dedication and excessive love, the clan nicknamed the Burning Hearts. The Flameheart clan!”

Deafening cheers rang out once again. This time they were a little louder than the ones for the Saevio Clan.

“The Flamehearts, Who has one member participating, is led by its clan leader Darwin Flameheart!”

Darwin stood up a bit late, and waved to the crowd and then sat down.

“One member participating?”

All of the elders and Darwin were confused.

“Is there some kind of mistake? I don't remember any of our members fighting for either side.”

“….Lets watch what happens for now.”

Joesph said.

“I feel like this event will be surprising in all kind of ways.”

Nova then point to the north.

“Next up is the ruling family of the Dragna clan! The Secundus Branch!”

The crowd cheered even louder, even though the kingdom was in a decline there were still a lot of people who still admired the royal family.

You could call it patriotism in a way.

“The Secundus Branch is represented by its leader, The Walking Apocalypse Rouge Dragna!”

When the audience looked at the Secundus section they were shocked silly.

“The Walking Apocalypse!”

Rouge was a world known monster of man. His fame couldn't be compared to that of [Tyrants] like Nero or proxies like Nine Hells Dante, but he wasn't far behind.

Rouge was considered one of the strongest non-proxy and [Non-Tyrant] beings in the world. He was feared by millions.

Of course, just like Nero his last name wasn't known to the public for special reasons.

But Nero and Nova just discarded those reasons without care.

“Well, whatever.”

Although rouge didn't seem to care as he stood and wave.

“Isn't that king Marcel?!”

Of course, the rest of Secundus Branch could seen as well.

“He's alive?!”

After the war Marcel faked his demise as his father ordered and didn't appear publicly for over a decade.

“Karim?!”

Of course if Marcel could be seen, others like Karim could be seen as well.

“I'm gonna kill him!”

Maria moved to fly over to the Secundus section.

“Sit and behave, Maria.”

However, a heavy grip fell on her shoulder and forced her back in her seat.

It was naturally Joesph.

“Do you want to start a war here of all places, with both branches of the Dragna here? Are you suicidal?”

Maria bit her lip and stayed quiet.

Nova continued.

“I would like you to all turn your attention to this beautiful woman right here.”

The projection suddenly focused on Alisa.

“This woman right here is my beautiful wife and mother of my children, Alisa Dragna!”

Suddenly becoming the center of attention made Alisa blush because embarrassment.

Kouta scowled in the back, while Christian……was asleep.

“Next is the main attraction! My Primus Branch!”

Nero pointed to the south.

“Representing it in my stead, is the Queen of Niflheim and my lovely wife and Nova’s mother, Kimiko Mors-Dragna!”

The projection focused on Kimiko and the rest.

The crowd was once again shock speechless.

They all naturally knew who Kimiko was, but none knew that she was Nero's wife and Nova’s mother.

It was a family of tyrants!

“Kimiko….”

When Markus and the other Saevio members saw Kimiko and cold chill went up their spines.

“Beside my mother are my two lovely wives, Sherry Inari and Neo the Unyielding!”

Nova suddenly said.

His words were like the finishing touch the spectators’ minds.

They all thought the same thing.

“This was one hell of a family!”

Nero and Nova started laughing on the stage.

“But I gotta say junior, we father and son got great luck with women.”

“I'm not on your level yet, Father. I still have miles to go.”

“Hahaha! What are you talking about? You have three wives gathered together, while I only have your mother!”

“Only?”

Nero suddenly felt like his butt naked in the coldest blizzard.

He looked behind him and saw Kimiko staring down at him coldly.

“It seems that I'm not enough. Go ahead. Call your other wives.”

Every word she spoke had a hint of death in them, which made everyone's soul tremble.

“W-Well anyway! Let's introduce the king candidates and their teams!”

Nero said with a forced smile.

Two additional tunnels appeared in the stadium.

One tunnel had the symbol of a horned serpent/dragon with two forelegs and wings.

The other had the symbol of a lion-faced dragon wearing a crown.

“First are people you all know very well!”

A group of people walked out of the tunnel with the horned serpent.

“He is your former king and now king candidate, Dario Dragna!”

With Dario at the front, the first group made their way to the center stage.

“Now allow me to introduce his team!”

Said Nova.

“First, is someone who you all fear and admire. The so-called Trump card of the kingdom, Marco Saevio!”

Marco stood there with a wry smile after hearing Nova’s introduction.

“Next is a well-known general of the kingdom. The people’s General, General Han.”

The projection showed a man that looked like he was about to enter his 30s.

He was a very tall and muscular person with dark skin, and white hair. He had a claw mark scar across his face.

His entire image shouted war veteran.

“The next one is the Light General, General Barkley!”

The one called Barkley had a slim build, but well toned body. He was shorter than Han, but his green eyes were overflowing with life.

“Next is the black beast, General Toro!”

Toro was a short muscular man dressed in leather. He had black hair and eyes, and a single silver hoop earring on his left ear.

“Next is the silver Buddha, General Shui.”

Shui was dressed like a monk, but he still had his hair, and had broken shackles around his wrists and ankles. He had Buddhist beads around his neck, and the yin yang symbol on his tongue.

“The final one is the New of the generals. Not much is known about him. Welcome the Armored General!”

The armored general was a giant of a man that wore cold black armor. He gave off an ominous feeling.

After nova finished introducing Dario's men the crowd cheered.

Generals have always been popular in the kingdom, with every kid wishing to grow up to become them.

After the crowd calm down a bit, Nero continued where Nova left off.

“And now help me welcome the other King Candidate!”

A group walked out of the tunnel with a lion-faced dragon.

“This group have a member from each of the Triads!”

“Each of the Triad?”

There were confusion in the Flameheart group when they heard that.

“At the head is the king candidate from my branch, Gamiko Dragna the Third!”

When Miko's name was announced the crowd once again in an uproar.

It was obvious from his name and features that the third candidate was Nero's grandson!

“Hmm. So that's Miko?”

Rouge looked at Miko with a curious gaze.

“Rin.”

“Yes, grandfather.”

A boy who was behind him answered and came forward.

This boy had azure and purple hair just like Rouge. He was around 13 like Miko and was very handsome.

“Watch him carefully. He's the one I groomed you to counteract.”

“Yes, grandfather.”

There was a mischievous look in Rin’s eyes as he looked at Miko.

“Oh? That's our famous cousin, huh?”

Kouta also paid attention to Miko.

He suddenly slapped Christian.

“Oi, Christian. There's the kid that you're interested in.”

He went to slap him again, but Christian caught him midway.

He opened one eye.

“I know. I couldn't stay asleep with such monstrosity on the stage.”

His lazy gaze swept over Miko and Leon, before stopping at Luka.

“This fight might become a bloodbath.”

Meanwhile the Saevio Clan members were thinking the same thing.

“….This is the first time I've seen Leon in 20 years, and the demon aura he gives off is terrifying.”

Said Markus.

“His son is the same.”

His eyes also fell on Miko.

“Now help me welcome his team!”

Nero continued.

“First is Miko's mother and more importantly my daughter, Sasha Dragna!”

When Sasha was announced their was a special song being played in the background, along with fireworks spelling out “My Princess”.

Sasha felt like dying from shame after seeing that.

“Next, Nova’s protégés Hina and Sora!”

Hina and Sora were wearing a purple star ring on their fingers. This was a gift to them from Nova as a symbol acknowledging them as his students.

“Next….”

Nero and Nova looked at Leon for a bit.

“….Next is former member of the Saevio Clan, and my s-s-son-in-law. Leon Saevio.”

“Yay.”

Anyone can tell from their monotone introduction that they suddenly lost all motivation.

“Ok! Now that's out of the way!”

They suddenly became re-energized.

“Next is a boy with a rare ability that will definitely leave you all dumbfounded, Ace!”

After being introduced after Leon, Ace felt really awkward considering he got a far better introduction.

“Finally!”

Nero suddenly put on a mischievous smile and looked at both the Secundus Branch and the Flameheart clan.

Naturally, both parties noticed his smile and got on alert.

“Next is the daughter of Zanis Zebul and Lisa Flameheart, a girl who came to this kingdom just to kill Dario…!”

“?!”

Both the Secundus Branch and the Flameheart clan stood up in shock when they heard that.

“Lisa’s daughter?!”

Maria shouted with wide eyes.

Karim felt a chill ran down his spine when he saw Luka's face.

Rouge frowned.

Dario eyes sharpened.

And Darwin was left in a daze.

Nero enjoyed their individual reactions before continuing.

“She is Ouroboros’ Proxy! Luka Flameheart!”

Luka's intro shocked a lot of the audience, but not enough to make them speechless.

But it made a lot of people in the Triad restless.

Especially, the Flameheart clan.

Joesph was the only one who calmly looked at Luka.

“…There's no doubt about it.”

He looked at the shocked Darwin.

“That is your granddaughter, Darwin.”

Darwin was left speechless for a long time.

“Zanis’ and Lisa’s daughter, huh.”

Marco looked a bit amused as he looked at Luka.

“Looks like there's quite a sword aiming at your neck, Your highness.”

Dario didn't say anything. He just stared at Luka who was glaring at him.

He immediately knew that one of them was going to die today.

Hina took a casual looked towards Dario and his generals.

“Hm?”

That's when she felt a strong gaze on her body.

She quickly found out that it came from the new General, the Armored General.

His black armor blocked his features, but she could tell that he was staring her down.

‘Do I know that person?’

She thought.

“Now then.”

Nero and Nova spoke in unison.

“Lets reveal the stage!”

The center stage with everyone on it, suddenly floated off the ground and up in the air.

The field then changed into a large city with a lot of tall structures and buildings. They were all luxurious buildings.

“This is the battlefield!”

Nova announced.

“Here each king candidate and their team will battle out to decide who will be king!”

Fireworks shot up in the air again.

“The game is simple. Kill or capture the opposite candidate and it's your victory. If the king candidate is too elusive you can kill off his men. As long as you kill them all, then it's your victory. The candidates can also sway their opponents team to join him. If he's able to win over half of them, it's his victory. A candidate can also call quits at anytime!”

Nova explained.

“But there's more!”

Miko and the other were suddenly teleported to one end of the city, while Dario was teleported to another end.

It was then a bright light flashed behind them.

When they looked around, they saw a large army behind them.

They and the army were then teleported outside of the city walls, that were thousands of feet high.

The audience then saw the city come alive with thousands people.

“Both candidate will also compete to capture this city as their own!”

Nero said.

“Capturing the city won't decide the king, only the rules stated before can decide the winner. However, capturing the city also comes with the benefit of more soldiers for your army as well as special privileges like powerful generals!”

This competition suddenly got a lot more complex.

“A great king must be smart, cunning, a great warrior, and a great leader! This stage is meant to test all that!”

He then waved his hand gestured to the audience.

“Prove it to everyone here, which one of you are the better king!”

Cheers burst out from the audience.

Nero and Nova spoke in unison with their heads held high.

“Let the Throne Wars begin!”