He became the White-Haired Evil God after wearing the Seven Curses Rings.

Seeing his entire fleet surrender to the other side, Lyon's face couldn't help but contort with rage.

"Why...why can that brat command the entire fleet with just Father's weapon? Are all those damned good-for-nothings lolicon...?"

Thinking of this, Leon couldn't help but look at the Imperial Sword on the stage again.

In his memory, the expeditionary force was initially created by Atoris, who personally led the expeditionary fleet to expand the territory.

When the territory of the Audu Empire covered almost the entire eastern continent, the command of the expeditionary force was transferred to him by Atoris.

It was from that time that Lyon was officially appointed as the Grand Marshal of the Empire by Atoris.

He personally led the expeditionary force to the northern continent for a cross-continental expedition.

All told, he has been personally leading the expeditionary force for a hundred years.

During this period, he led his expeditionary force to defeat the northern lords, forcing them to kneel and beg for mercy, and they all ceded territory and paid reparations.

Logically speaking, he, who had made outstanding contributions to the empire, should be the most suitable person to succeed to the throne.

But Atoris said one thing: respect the elders; and another: rest and recuperate.

All his efforts over the years have been completely wiped out, and he can't even get a shred of pity!

Given Atoris's immense strength, he dared not openly resist in the slightest.

He had no choice but to temporarily compromise and continue serving as the Grand Marshal of the Empire, even though what he truly desired was the position of Emperor.

From the moment he was deprived of his throne by Artorias, he had always harbored resentment towards Artorias's power.

So much so that he began to relentlessly strive to become stronger, distorting his own heart, and finally accepting the power of chaos.

Once Artoris dies, he can use the expeditionary force he has controlled for many years to force Orion to abdicate and pass the throne to him.

It should be understood that the expeditionary force was the culmination of the entire empire's efforts and was almost the empire's most powerful force.

Now that another Titan flagship has fallen along with Atoris, his power should be unstoppable.

Even that immortal alchemist had to give way to the power of the Titan flagship.

Moreover, he would extend the war to Kalos Sri Lanka, leaving the alchemist completely unable to make a move.

At that time, Orion will have no fighting force to his name, so we should just hand over the throne to him!

Everything should be perfect and flawless!

But...why...why...

Why would the expeditionary force that had followed him for so many years betray him even after Atoris was dead?

Has he never truly won the loyalty of the expeditionary force all these years, and has he never truly emerged from the shadow of Atoris?

Or is it that all these years, even the expeditionary force, like Artorias, has considered him a useless piece of trash...?

Even more useless trash than that coward Orion?

"Heh...hehe..."

Looking at Lyon's unusual expression in the audience.

Orion secretly asked Artoris, who was standing to the side.

"That...father?"

"What is it?"

"Leon seems a bit off. Did you... upset him?"

Upon hearing this, Atoris, who had been expressionless, frowned slightly.

"To be honest, I still don't understand what Lyon is thinking."

"Uh... what do you mean?"

"When I suggested he remain as commander-in-chief, he didn't object at all. Afterwards, he led the expeditionary force even more diligently, achieving countless military exploits."

I initially thought he was just eager to be a general and lead expeditions, but now that he's said he wants to seize your throne, I realize what he truly desires.

Upon hearing Artoris's explanation, Orion's lips twitched involuntarily.

As a fellow prince oppressed by Atoris's immense power, he could all too well understand the grievances Lyon had suffered along the way.

"Then... Father, if Lyon had stated upfront that he wanted to inherit the throne, would you have given it to him?"

After saying that, Orion looked nervously at Atoris.

"Won't."

"what?"

Seeing Orion's seemingly flattered expression, Atoris glanced at him with disdain.

"First, establishing primogeniture is the most suitable practice for the continuation of the empire. Second, and most importantly, the empire can no longer expand as recklessly as it did in the past."

Now that our territory almost covers the entire eastern continent, we need to expend more effort to recuperate and strengthen our regional control.

With that, Atoris sighed.

"But I haven't explained any of this to Leon. In his eyes, I'm afraid I've always looked down on him, which has caused some distortion in his mind."

At this point, Atoris looked at Lyon in the audience again.

"To be honest, Lyon is a lot like me, both in his methods and his ambitions, but now, I have to end this mess myself."

Having said that, Atoris leaped into the air, carrying the massive crimson greatsword.

"Clang!"

Almost instantly, Leon raised his heavy sword and took the blow.

Seeing the opponent's smug expression, Atoris used the momentum to swing his crimson greatsword away.

"Bang--!"

With a single blow, Leon was sent flying thousands of meters away.

Without a moment to catch his breath, Atoris instantly rushed in front of Leon and pierced his body with the crimson greatsword.

"cough!"

Leon slumped down in front of Atoris, almost powerless to fight back.

The battle lasted less than two seconds from start to finish, and the final winner was announced.

"As expected of the Sword of the Empire, his strength is in no way inferior to Father Emperor's... cough... hehe... I was overestimating myself..."

As he spoke, Leon looked up at Atoris across from him.

She is now only 1.4 meters tall.

But in Lyon's eyes, this petite figure appeared so towering at that moment.

Just like his father, he was unapproachable.

"Ahem... The Sword of the Empire, is it? I admit, you do possess strength no less than my father's. However, I think that since Orion knows about the chaotic power within me, you must also know about it."

Looking at the weak-looking Leon, Atoris said coldly.

"I am aware of your affairs."

"..."

After a long while, Leon threw his head back and laughed wildly.

"Hahaha, as expected of the Sword of the Empire, you don't even put this in your eyes. Fine, then I'll grant your damned arrogance!"

The next second, Lyon's aura surged.

In Atoris's eyes, the Chaos Seed tore open Leon's chest, wrapped Leon's body with chaotic, twisted tentacles, and finally transformed into a tall, humanoid monster.

[Chaotic Demigod - Leon lv.100]

Unlike Atori's situation, this time the Seed of Chaos was released by Leon himself.

Therefore, even after becoming a chaotic demigod, Leon was able to retain a certain degree of self-awareness, allowing him to maintain a human form.

In terms of flexibility and intelligence, they would completely surpass the chaotic demigod that Atoris had transformed into at that time.

The only drawback is that Lyon's strength is far inferior to that of Atoris.

As a result, even after becoming a Chaos Demigod, his strength only reached the threshold of a demigod, far inferior to the monstrous Chaos Demigod of the past.

But this is only in comparison to the previous chaotic demigod.

Even in the face of beings who are not demigods, Leon is still extremely powerful at this moment.

"Bang--!"

With just one strike, Atoris was sent flying onto the city wall.

Just like when she knocked Leon away, she was now deeply embedded in the city wall, taking two seconds to break free.

"Ah... Roland."

"Know."

Upon hearing Atoris's voice, Roland, who was waiting on the city wall, immediately turned around to look at the person he had just captured.

"As the saying goes, 'An army is raised for a thousand days to be used for one day,' Edward, it's time for you to make your mark."