Shrek's Silence

Something enormous had happened within Shrek Academy, and within moments, the news had spread throughout the entire Sun-Moon Federation.

Ordinary civilians might have taken it as an internal dispute within a top academy and forgotten it after enjoying the spectacle, but every force watching Shrek within the Federation—old-established sects, major families, and official powers alike—was invigorated, while undercurrents surged in secret.

Shrek had stood at the pinnacle of the continent for far too long.

For ten thousand years, it had monopolized the title of the continent's number one academy, looking down upon the entire Federation from on high. Over time, Shrek had long surpassed the bounds of an academy and become an independent colossus within the Federation.

Shrek City was not bound by Federation law. It had its own system, its own rules, laws, and currency, and was entirely exempt from all Federation taxes. Beyond that, Shrek maintained private troops and possessed a complete combat and armed-force system. Its authority had long exceeded what an academy should possess.

What had caused the Federation's various powers to harbor resentment for so long was Shrek's consistent way of doing things. In order to cultivate its students' practical combat abilities, Shrek had allowed its disciples to undergo training freely for years, disregarding Federation rules and regulations. For countless years, Shrek disciples had run rampant through the Federation's major cities, even entering military zones and acting with impunity. They had caused innumerable incidents, yet no one had ever been able to punish them.

This long-term indulgence had caused most generations of Shrek graduates to develop arrogant, domineering temperaments. They acted as though no one else mattered. After entering every field of the Federation, they relied on Shrek's name to do as they pleased, making all sides miserable. The resentment that had built up had