Those who had power promised to assist with their authority, and those who had financial power offered financial assistance.


    After some time, Maddox said he was going to rest and left the living room.


    Everyone started making phone calls at that point, making arrangements to carry out their ns.


    They would begin their mission of taking over after the battle on the next day.


    They felt like they could overthrow the president anytime with Maddox on their side, so they felt obligated to help Maddox be the ruler.


    He would be the true ruler of Manand by then, and they would reap the benefits of being on the winning side.


    ...


    The next morning, President Morgan was sitting in the office. He seemed


    frustrated and worried.


    Lucia was next to him, and he was also just as anxious.


    Morgan stood and paced around with a deep frown.


    He looked at Lucia after a moment and said, "Contact Trevor Penn immediately to


    call off the n. We can''t face Maddox right now."


    He was not confident in the fight with Maddox at all.


    Maddox had forces in both the military and political sectors.


    Although most of them were militants and civil servants, he also had forces who took the positions of military generals and government officials.


    He had a low chance of winning if a war broke out. Morgan could not afford to take that risk.


    Moreover, the nation seemed to favor Maddox.


    The general public imed that Morgan was jealous of Maddox and was working with an outsider to get rid of him.


    Morgan knew that it was the public opinion spread by someone who worked for Maddox, but it was quite bad for him.


    Maddox could wage war against him with that as an excuse.


    Lucia sighed and took his phone out to call Wilbur.


    He turned pale after a brief conversation. He looked at Morgan and said, "Mister President, Wilbur refused to cancel the mission. He said he''s at Hollow Mountain and is about to meet Maddox."


    Morgan was dumbfounded.


    He yelled after a moment, "Rush to Hollow Mountain right now! I don''t care what it takes, you must stop Wilbur from fighting Maddox. Maddox knew that we had something to do with this. He''ll win over the public opinion once they fight. We''re at a huge disadvantage, and it''s extremely dangerous."


    Lucia nodded and rushed out the door.


    The presidential office was around a hundred kilometers away from Hollow Mountain. Lucia hoped he could make it in time.


    Morgan worriedly sat on the chair with a headache after Lucia left.


    Meanwhile, Wilbur and Shepard arrived near Hollow Mountain in a car.


    Wilbur was in a great mood when he saw the nearby mountains.


    Shepard said, "Sir, Maddox is no ordinary cultivator. I believe in your capabilities, but you should still be careful."


    "I never underestimate an opponent," said Wilbur nonchntly.


    Shepard nodded and stopped talking, focusing on driving instead.


    Suddenly, a team of vehicles drove past them at high speed to stop their car.


    A dozen militants rushed out and stood by the roadside.


    Wilbur frowned slightly.


    Shepard asked, "Sir, do you need me to get rid of them?"