Chapter 242
Chapter 242 The 16 Supreme Arbiters
“Oh p>
Leander raised his eyes, a flicker of interest in his gaze.
665
Finished
Since encountering the Arbitration Office, he had to admit—even if he didn’t care much-that he now truly understood just how powerful this organization was.
In all of Astria, only Gareth and Grayson were known to be the Pre-Transcendents. These were peak-tier masters.
Nevertheless, within the Arbitration Office, such strength was just the starting point. They could easily send seven such masters to try and kill him.
Even more shocking, Transcendents-long considered legendary and unseen for nearly 50 years-were apparently not rare within the Arbitration Office.
Evelyn, the Flame Witch, had implied that even they weren’t considered top-tier within the Arbitration Office.
This meant the Arbitration Office was like a deep, vast ocean-its true depth impossible to gauge. Even Leander couldn’t say how many hidden masters still remained within.
The Lord of Umbral, eyes flashing, spoke again. “Sovereign, I rule the Umbral Court. The Arbitration Office is the darkest power in existence, bar none. That’s why I’ve learned secrets that few others know p>
His voice, wrapped in inner energy, transmitted directly into Leander’s ears. No one else could hear him.
“You killed seven of their arbitrators in West Listin. That means you and the Arbitration Office are now mortal enemies. They won’t stop until you’re dead-you already know this. Knowing your enemy is always in your favor p>
Leander stood still for a moment, then let out a soft laugh. “You’re quite something, Lord of Umbral p>
He casually pointed to Norman and Dreadlord.
“Originally, you two were dead men today, but your leader’s offer bought you a chance.
“From this moment on, none of you from the Umbral Court are allowed near me again. If I see any of you-even once-I’ll kill without hesitation.
“Take your dead with you. Clean up the blood. If I find even the smallest trace left behind, I’ll
13:30 Wed, Oct 15
Chapter 242 The 16 Supreme Arbiters
wipe out your entire clan p>
His voice turned cold. Then, he suddenly shouted, “Leave p>
Finished
The force behind his voice made Norman and Dreadlord cough up blood. Faces pale with fear, they looked to the Lord of Umbral for help, but he didn’t even glance their way as he was staring at Leander.
Left with no choice, the two let out pained howls, scooped up the 11 bodies, and used their inner strength to clear every trace of battle.
In mere moments, the area looked untouched, only shattered stones remained.
The once-mighty army of the Umbral Court was now gone, leaving only standing alone.
the Lord of Umbral
Emma, Elias, and Troy were stunned. With just a few words, Leander had forced an entire elite force to retreat. Even a Transcendent had bowed to him.
This was true power.
Maeve stared, still unable to fully process what had just happened. She’d never imagined that Ice Cube would be a peerless hero feared by the world.
“I’ve let them go. Now, you’d better make what you’re about to tell me worth it,” Leander said calmly, hands in his pockets.
The two most powerful men alive now stood facing each other.
No one else dared speak-not the top martial talents like Emma, nor even seasoned masters Yannick or Thaddeus. They all stood still.
The Lord of Umbral began to speak again, his voice heard only by Leander.
“Don’t worry, Sovereign. What I’m about to tell you about the Arbitration Office is what you’ve never heard before p>
Leander gestured to him to continue.
“The Arbitration Office’s true origins are unknown, but it’s existed for nearly three centuries. During both World Wars, the Office operated secretly behind the scenes.
“Long ago,
the world’s most powerful religious group, the Aster Communion, went to war against the Arbitration Office. But, despite high expectations, the communion was completely crushed. That loss marked their global decline and allowed the United Colonies to rise as the new superpower.
2/4
13:30 Wed, Oct 15
Chapter 242 The 16 Supreme Arbiters
“Since then, the Office became the world’s most feared dark organization-known to all, understood by none p>
The Lord of Umbral’s eyes narrowed.
Finished
“Even though it’s understood by none, I have my way to figure things out. Inside the Office, the hierarchy is strict. No one can disobey commands from above.
“There are four main levels of authority. The lowest are the Arbitrators p>
Leander nodded. The seven who attacked him in West Listin had been ordinary arbitrators.
Clearly, these were the Arbitration Office’s foot soldiers, not its elite.
The Lord of Umbral continued, “Above them are the Elite Arbitrators. The difference
in rank isn’t massive, but Elite Arbitrators have more privileges. Some can even command the lower- ranked ones directly. The key difference is power.
“To become an Elite Arbitrator, one must be at least of the Transcendent Realm.
“From what I know, the Office has at least 50 Elite Arbitrators p>
Leander’s gaze froze for a second. “Oh p>
That number shocked even him as it meant all Elite Arbitrators are of the Transcendent Realm, and they were at the second tier of the organization.
If true, the Arbitration Office’s strength was far greater than he had imagined.
The Lord of Umbral continued, “Above them are the true higher-ups of the Office- the Chief Arbitrator.
“Each one oversees at least 30 regular Arbitrators and five Elite Arbitrators. Their commands are absolute. No one can disobey them.
“But, I don’t know exactly how powerful a Chief Arbitrator is p>
Leander’s eyes narrowed slightly. He now had a rough picture.
The Chief Arbitrators must wield overwhelming force to be able to rule the
Arbitrators and Elite Arbitrators, taking full command.
Their power must surpass Elite Arbitrators, but the extent was unknown.
He smirked, not at all intimidated. “That’s three levels you’ve told me. What’s the last one p>
The Lord of Umbral’s pupils shrank. He paused.
3/4
13:30 Wed, Oct 15
Chapter 242 The 16 Supreme Arbiters
65
Finished
After a long moment, his voice dropped to a whisper, heavy with fear.
“The final level is the true rulers of the Arbitration Office… They are known as The
16 Supreme Arbiters p>
Send Gifts
EE
60
(8)