Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start?

Chapter 558 - Chapter8-A Formidable Foe Arrives!

The moment that familiar voice rang out, Ursula's expression changed drastically. She immediately drew her sword and turned toward the top of the valley in full alert.

There, standing tall upon the cliff edge, was a burly man with a pronounced handlebar mustache. His entire frame radiated an aura of dominance and aggression.

"Thunder Knight Commander? What are you doing here? Weren't you supposed to be stationed at the northern border?"

Indeed, the one who had arrived was none other than Empress Yevna's elder brother—the Thunder Knight Commander, Yelude.

He was also currently their most dangerous adversary.

Although the Thunder Knight Commander's personal strength didn't match that of the Empress, and even his strongest subordinate couldn't rival Eldritch, he had something else—widespread support from the noble families of the Empire. His influence was vast and deeply rooted. Even Empress Yevna did not dare to act recklessly against him.

If civil war were to break out, the Empire would suffer devastating losses. And in such a weakened state, how could they possibly defend against an invasion from neighboring nations?

"A mere bodyguard dares question this prince? I go where I please! Now step aside!"

Thunder Knight Commander Yelude scoffed, brushing off Ursula's concern, and turned his mocking gaze to his sister.

"My dearest little sister, surprised to see your royal brother here, are you?"

"You made it so difficult to find you... And who would have thought that the long-vanished cripple Leonchi was hiding out in this remote backwater?"

Empress Yevna's face turned to stone, her voice icy and unyielding. "How did you know we were here?"

Yelude's eyes gleamed with amusement, like a cat toying with its prey. The smug certainty in his expression made the justice-bound Ursula grit her teeth in fury.

"You really thought you could hide? That cursed old man desperately