Tybur

"Oh? The Hizuru wants to form an alliance with us and even proposed convening World Joint Conference? This is quite unexpected." In the luxurious room, Willy Tybur was somewhat surprised when he heard this news, because it coincided with some of his own thoughts.

Opposite Willy, Marshal Calvi of the Marley Empire sat with his legs crossed. The nominal Supreme Commander of Marley looked rather indifferent, seemingly unsurprised by the news.

"Patriarch Willy, in my opinion, the so-called alliance is not the most important thing right now," Calvi said.

A subtle glint flashed in Willy's eyes, then he asked softly, "Is that so? So, Marshal Calvi, what do you mean?"

Calvi: "Technology," Zeke of the Marley Warrior Unit said, "Is quite right. Technology is advancing rapidly these days. No matter how strong the Titan Power, there will come a day when they will be surpassed by technological power. What we Marley need now is to make up for our technological shortcomings. This war with the Middle East has made it very clear. The Middle Easterners' Anti-Titan Cannon, Armored Train, and even their Rifle are more advanced than most of our army."

Hearing this, Willy interrupted, "Wait, Marshal, I seem to have heard some news. The Louis Family company in the country previously offered a weapons upgrade plan, right? But the Ministry of Defense didn't approve it."

Calvi's expression turned awkward, but he still changed the subject, "Developing technology takes time, and we must buy time. Therefore, while developing technology, we also need to continue the Founding Titan Retrieval Plan! Reclaim the Founding Titan Power from Paradis Island! What does Patriarch Willy think?"

Calvi's words were full of arrogance, and the meaning of his words was more of an announcement than a request for opinions. Lara, who had been standing quietly by the desk with her head down, suddenly raised her head, her brows furrowed, and a hint of murderous intent appeared in her eyes.

It's a secret known only to the Marley elite: the Tybur family is the true power behind the Marley. They control nearly half of the nation's commercial market and the command of its military Nobility. The Marley Tybur family Marshal merely puppets they've placed on the surface. However, Calvi seems to have gotten a little too cocky; does he really think he's the leader of Marley?

Willy twitched his fingers, signaling Lara to calm down, then smiled, stood up, and extended his hand to shake hands with Marshal Calvi. "Marshal Calvi certainly has good judgment. I wholeheartedly agree with your suggestion. Rest assured, I will give you an answer as soon as possible. The Tybur family has always been a staunch supporter of Marley."

After seeing off the cheerful Calvi, Willy dropped his smile. An Imperial Marshal with his own ideas but no cooperation was not good news. Moreover, Marley was facing unprecedented contradictions and crises: the covetous eyes of other countries around the world, the unknown Founding Titan Power Paradis Island, and internal instability. One wrong move could wipe Marley out.

"Older Brother, do you need anything...?" Lara asked in a low voice.

Willy shook his head and said, "No, don't rush, let me think about it some more."

Sitting back down, Willy pondered the news he had just received: the Hizuru had proposed that Marley convene a World Congress and was even willing to bring several small Orient nations into an alliance with Marley. When had the usually cunning Hizuru become so righteous?

However, although he didn't know what Hizuru's purpose was, this suggestion coincided with Willy's thoughts. In order to stabilize the situation in Marley, Willy had originally planned to divert the attention of the world's countries. Originally, this was just Willy's conjecture, but now, after Hizuru's reminder, Willy had a more complete plan.

Just as Willy, the door was suddenly kicked open, and three teenagers rushed into the room, shouting "Daddy, Daddy!" and lunging at Willy.

Upon seeing his children, Willy's previously cold expression instantly softened, and his eyes revealed tenderness.

Willy's eldest daughter Fini, held her younger Younger Sister's hand while calling out to her Younger Brother not to disturb their father, "I'm so sorry, Dad, it's all my fault, I didn't take good care of my Younger Brother."

Willy affectionately ruffled the hair of the children around her, then said in a deliberately serious tone, "Don't misbehave, listen to your older sister."

After shooing the children away, Willy looked at the teenagers and his eldest daughter, Fini, and suddenly felt a pang of guilt. According to the tradition of the Tybur family, the power of the War Hammer must be passed down, which meant that two or even three of his children would inevitably inherit the fate of those thirteen years.

Willy felt a little heavy-hearted. When he turned around, he saw Lara still standing quietly. Come to think of it, his Younger Sister had also shouldered a lot.

"Lara, you've worked hard." Willy hugged Lara, which surprised Lara slightly, but her Older Brother's concern made Lara feel extremely satisfied.

Just as the Tybur family was enjoying a warm and harmonious time, an uninvited guest arrived outside the Tybur family manor. The newcomer was shrouded in a cloak and stood outside the Tybur manor, his movements somewhat unsteady, seemingly very hesitant. Soon, the Tybur family Guard were stationed nearby noticed this strange figure.

Without much thought, the Guard swarmed forward and easily subdued the man. Lifting his cloak, a tired and gloomy face appeared before Guard. The Guard didn't recognize this stranger, and the man didn't struggle, but instead shouted, "Let me see Tybur! Let me see Tybur! I have important information to report! If the information is delayed, the entire Marley will be in danger!"

The man's words left the Guard exchanging bewildered glances. They weren't sure if he was talking nonsense, but the fact that his words concerned the safety of the entire Marley made Guard tense. They dared not delay and immediately sent someone to report to Willy.

Soon, Willy received the man in a secret meeting room.

As the man was escorted into the room by the Guard, Willy frowned, because the face seemed familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

Willy gestured for the Guard to release the man, then asked, "Who are you? And what intelligence do you have concerning the safety of Marley?"

The man impatiently picked up the cup on the table in front of him and gulped down the tea, taking a while to recover.

Wiping his mouth, the man looked at Willy. According to Doctor Ebson, this man was the one in control behind Marley.

Under Willy's gaze, the man spoke, "Lord Tybur, let me introduce myself. I am Newt, the Red Fire Titan of the Marley Warrior Unit..."