The Dragonites were stunned by Levi’s response. “You are the Crown King. This is no time for jokes.”
The public may not be aware of it, but everyone on the inside knows that Levi is the Crown King.
“There’s no mistake. You are the Crown King!” another Dragonite exclaimed.
Levi laughed suddenly. “Since when am I the Crown King? You gotta be kidding me.”
“Huh?”
Stunned, no one understood his response.
“That’s impossible. You are definitely the Crown King!”
The group of men sounded resolute.
“Just a few hours ago, you have stripped me of that title! Not only am I now a regular citizen, but I have also been locked inside here to reflect on my mistakes. Nevertheless, my stance has not changed. I have done nothing wrong!”
After scanning his gaze around, Levi continued to close his eyes.
“Huh?”
As the Dragonites were disorientated by the Northern Demon’s attack, it took them a while to realize what Levi had meant.
He had indeed been stripped of his Crown King title for claiming that he disposed of the Northern Demon. However, no one believed him.
By now, everyone realized that they had been tricked by the Four Basilisks instead.
They assumed that Levi wanted to claim credit for something that he didn’t do. In fact, they thought that he had committed a grave dereliction of duty by allowing The Avengers to escape simply because he was upset.
In the end, they imprisoned him in a cell to force him into reflecting on his own actions. Furthermore, they even stripped him of his Crown King title as punishment.
However, no one had expected him to be telling the truth.
He was the one who defeated the Northern Demon while the Four Basilisks were all frauds.
In fact, they had sent many men to their deaths.
“We’re sorry. The Dragonites have made a big mistake and are responsible for the current situation.”
“We will immediately reinstate your title as the Crown King given how dire the circumstances are. Also, we are running out of time!”
Everyone was feeling desperate.
Levi smirked instead. “How can the title of Crown King be treated so casually? To be stripped and reinstated at a whim? Furthermore, what are your ranks? You are nothing but messengers. Do you have the authority to make a decision on behalf of the Dragonites?”
“We…”
The men were stumped.
Within the Dragonites, messengers were the lowest ranking members.
Consequently, they had no authority to decide.
“But… but the Northern Demon has appeared in Oakland City and no one is able to stop him.”
Filled with desperation, they dropped on their knees.
“Crown King, we beg of you to head to General’s Lake and kill the Northern Demon. The fate of Oakland City, and also Erudia now lies in your hands!”
All the other guards dropped to their knees and pleaded with Levi to go.
“Didn’t the Four Basilisks defeat him before? Why don’t you get them to do it instead of asking a regular citizen like me? My shoulders are weak and are incapable of carrying the hope of Erudia.” Levi sneered.
“This…”
It was obvious to everyone that Levi was infuriated. After all, it was understandable for him to react that way after being humiliated to that extent.
Not only did everyone refuse to believe him, but also put the blame on him instead.
In fact, they had imprisoned him.
Anyone would be devastated to have gone through what Levi did.
“Crown King, we understand your anger. However, given how desperate the circumstances are, why don’t you set aside your personal feelings first?”
“Haven’t you always prioritize Erudia? Weren’t you always willing to do anything for the nation?”
A few of them smiled as they tried to coax Levi.
Suddenly, Levi chuckled coldly. “After all I have done for Erudia, how has she treated me instead? Why can’t such a grave matter be investigated?”