Chapter 140: Building The Wall
After gaining the submission of the law enforcers, Igaris used his ability to partially bind their souls. Not completely, but just enough to ensure they could never betray him. It was a half-acquisition, a subtle dominion of loyalty sealed by his will. They would still think and act freely, but rebellion was no longer an option.
With this, nearly 1,500 divers of Champion Rank or higher now Added under his banner.
Without wasting time, Igaris gave out his first set of commands.
"Secure the key points of the city. Seize the military outposts, the port, and the central administrative tower. Detain every ruling official of the Empire’s chain of command. Strip the nobles of their power."
The orders spread like wildfire.
In the span of hours, squads of enforcers—now turned loyal soldiers of the Overlord—moved through the city like a silent tide. Their approach was swift, efficient, and absolute. Nobles were captured before they could flee. Imperial messengers were detained mid-transmission. No resistance had a chance to spark.
The streets remained calm.
No homes were burned. No civilians were harmed. The common people only watched from windows, rooftops, and alleyways, their faces pale and awestruck. They witnessed a regime fall, not in months or days, but in a single afternoon.
By nightfall, Stargaze City no longer belonged to the Skadi Empire.
It belonged to the Overlord.
But the peace was fragile.