Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the front of the hall.
A figure slowly entered from the side door—it was the BOSS of the Dawn Organization.
The BOSS stood tall, clad in a black robe with a flowing cape, exuding the aura of a villainous overlord.
Jiang Mo's eyes widened when he saw the BOSS, because he realized that the legendary BOSS of Dawn was actually his father, Jiang Yutian!
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【My Father is a Villain from the Start】
Jiang Mo was extremely shocked. No wonder the Shenzhou Alliance wanted to apprehend his father. This wasn't just an ordinary wanted criminal; this was the head of the wanted criminals!
It seemed the Shenzhou Alliance had already been quite lenient by not bothering him all these years.
Zhen Yu had quietly taken a stand beside Jiang Yutian at some point, his posture upright, his expression respectful and solemn.
Beside Zhen Yu, the three individuals whose auras were no less powerful than his also drew significant attention.
They were two males and one female. These should be the other Four Protectors of Dawn.
Jiang Mo had actually grumbled inwardly when he learned of the title 'Protector'. 'Although our organization is an underground force, there's no need to choose a title that clearly sounds like it belongs to bad guys, right?'
Lingxi noticed Jiang Mo's unusual behavior, her mind full of questions. She couldn't help but whisper, "What are you staring at the BOSS for, you guy? You look like you've seen a ghost. Are you scared silly?"
Jiang Mo had no mind to deal with Lingxi's teasing and continued to stare blankly at Jiang Yutian on the stage.
Jiang Yutian seemed to have known Jiang Mo's location all along, his gaze constantly sweeping towards where Jiang Mo was.
Upon seeing his son's shocked and stunned expression, Jiang Yutian felt a surge of satisfaction.
After all, a large part of the reason he put on such a grand display today was to show off in front of his son.
Which father doesn't like to see their son's expression of admiration? Jiang Yutian, as the leader of Dawn, was no exception.
Jiang Yutian walked with steady steps to the very front of the hall. Once he stood still, his powerful aura instantly spread out.
The crowd below looked at him, their eyes filled with reverence and excitement. Many even trembled slightly, as if they were seeing the faith they had pursued their entire lives.
"I have gathered everyone here today to announce an important matter."
Jiang Yutian's voice was deep and magnetic, clearly reaching everyone's ears in the quiet hall.
After speaking, he gestured towards Jiang Mo's direction, his gaze carrying a hint of undeniable authority.
Jiang Mo was momentarily stunned. Although his mind was still reeling from his father's astonishing identity, his body involuntarily walked forward.
When Jiang Mo approached, Jiang Yutian looked at him, a rare hint of warmth in his eyes, and softly said, "Take out the red badge Zhen Yu gave you earlier."
Jiang Mo quickly reached into his pocket and pulled out the red badge. The badge emitted a faint glow under the light.
Jiang Yutian took the badge, solemnly raised his hand, and personally pinned it to Jiang Mo's chest. His movements were slow and deliberate, as if performing an incredibly sacred ritual.
Everyone was stunned at first, then instantly understood, and a moment of complete silence fell.
Then, with a 'whoosh', everyone knelt down on one knee and shouted in unison, "Greetings, Young Master!"
The deafening sound echoed throughout the entire hall.
Jiang Mo looked at the scene before him, his mind still a bit dazed.
Although he had known his father was also part of Dawn, no one had told him that his father was the grand BOSS of Dawn!
And now he had become the Young Master whom everyone bowed to. Jiang Mo opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but felt that any words at this moment would be superfluous.
Jiang Yutian looked at the kneeling crowd, a satisfied expression on his face. He raised his hand and pressed it down slightly, signaling for everyone to rise.
Then he announced loudly, "This is my son, and also the Young Master of Dawn, your future BOSS. From now on, throughout Dawn, seeing him is like seeing me!"
"Yes, we obey the leader's command!" Everyone responded in unison, their voices perfectly aligned, and determination in each person's eyes.
Lingxi stood in the crowd, her eyes wide as she looked at Jiang Mo, her face full of disbelief.
She never imagined that this guy, whom she had just considered a scoundrel and wanted to severely teach a lesson, had actually transformed into the organization's Young Master!
Then wouldn't she have to...
She bit her lip, her heart a mix of emotions for a moment, unsure how to face Jiang Mo.
Meanwhile, Zhen Yu and the other Four Protectors maintained their respectful expressions, but their gazes towards Jiang Mo held a few more hints of scrutiny and expectation.
They knew that from this moment on, Jiang Mo held a completely different status within the Dawn Organization.
Jiang Yutian led Jiang Mo to a quiet office. After closing the door, the atmosphere inside became exceptionally serene.
Jiang Yutian looked at Jiang Mo and slowly began, "Mo'er, given the situation today, I'm sure your mind is still full of questions. Your father will tell you about Dawn."
Jiang Mo nodded, listening attentively.
"Dawn, ah, that was founded by your grandfather. Back then, the world was in chaos, and the common people at the bottom suffered greatly."
"Your grandfather had grand ambitions and resolved to create a force that could protect the common folk, and thus Dawn came into being."
"Over these past few decades, Dawn has continuously grown and expanded, becoming the largest underground force in the Shenzhou Alliance. At its peak, it could split the world with the Shenzhou Alliance."
Jiang Yutian's eyes held a hint of reminiscence and pride.
"Then why are we all hiding underground now?"
Jiang Mo's question hit the nail on the head, making Jiang Yutian a bit awkward. He couldn't very well say it was because after Jiang Mo's grandfather was gone, he couldn't sustain the family business and could only retreat in the face of the Shenzhou Alliance...
"Ahem... I'll tell you about that later. Also, the current scale of our Dawn wouldn't be possible without the help of the Four Protectors." Jiang Yutian quickly changed the subject.
"These Four Protectors, each of them is extraordinary, with at least Heavenly King Level strength."
"You should already know about Zhen Yu, whom you just met. He has also taken good care of you."
"As for the other three, they are Sha Ying, Gu Ming, and Pan Yan, all of whom you saw in the hall just now."
"The only female is Gu Ming. Don't let her being a woman fool you; her methods and strength are not to be underestimated. Her Bug-type Pokémon are not to be trifled with."
Jiang Mo roughly understood. Although Dawn was still strong, its power had declined significantly compared to before.
Especially after so many years, Dawn had offended many factions, and facing multiple sanctions, it was forced to develop underground.
It seemed his position as Young Master wasn't as easy as he imagined. He might even be caught by the Shenzhou Alliance and 'physically transcended' one day.