Rebuild Oakland!
Akerman's expression changed. He had already guessed Rayne's intentions, but hearing Rayne say it aloud still shook him to the core.
There were three cities in Alber Bay: Saint Fanjig, Jose, and Oakland.
Although Oakland was the weakest overall and ranked last in economic strength, it occupied the largest area, nearly half the bay. It also had the largest population, around three hundred thousand. Saint Fanjig controlled the Great Wall's seaward outlet, and all passing ships prioritized docking at Saint Fanjig's harbor.
When Bruce had been the city lord, One-Punch Martial Saint's personal strength and the legion under his command had both been unable to shake his position in Alber Bay.
Neither Melandana nor Bruce had ever dared challenge him.
But with Rayne replacing him, the situation had completely reversed.
Today, Rayne had killed the Eternal Chosen One repeatedly and frightened their great enemy into retreating, establishing immense prestige among the people of Alber Bay. The Extreme Legion under his command had also displayed terrifying combat strength, exterminating countless demons and destroying the Flame Tunnel.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Rayne had saved Alber Bay. Meanwhile, Akerman had unleashed the Super Tsunami Spell and flooded Oakland. Even if he had been forced to do so, he had still done a bad deed with good intentions.
Moreover, Rayne was the Empire's regent.
Most Oakland residents had originally been citizens of the Empire. They would absolutely welcome the regent rebuilding the city and becoming Oakland's city lord.
But what would happen after that?
Rayne's ambition definitely did not stop at Oakland. Even all of Alber Bay would not satisfy him... Akerman had built Alber Bay with his own hands, spending countless resources and untold effort over hundreds of years. He was absolutely unwilling to hand it