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Chapter 1131 - 1131 572 The Weakest Ripple Supreme in History (4200)

Chapter 1131: 572 The Weakest Ripple Supreme in History (4200) Chapter 1131: 572 The Weakest Ripple Supreme in History (4200) Swoosh, the sea split in the middle, spreading ripples towards both sides.

On the shimmering blue surface, an iron cargo ship with black hull and white borders was slowly cruising. On its deck, batches of cargo were piled up, occupying a large space. Only the gaps between the goods on the sides and the railing were usable as walkways, and some sailors could be seen moving back and forth.

At the bow, an old, fat man dressed like a rich merchant was gazing into the distance. He leaned on a purple wood cane, his expression deep and melancholic.

Tap tap tap…

From the back, a series of footsteps approached.

A young man, bearing some resemblance to the old man, gradually positioned himself a bit behind the elder. He wore a neat black suit and sleek leather shoes, his blond hair meticulously combed. He appeared to be the kind of noble raised in a wealthy family.

Merely standing there, his demeanor was elegant and composed.

“Father, are you still worried about those Blue Punishers?” he asked.

“Actually, I think it’s unnecessary. Though the Blue Punishers are the largest underground force in recent centuries, compared to the Yale Royal Family and the forces we control, they are insignificant. Our Yale Kingdom consists of five main islands, with the royal family residing on the main island which spans twenty thousand square kilometers. The other four islands together also make up about twenty thousand. Honestly, there’s no need for the government forces from the main island to take action, just one or two sub-islands can fully cooperate to wipe out such an underground force and throw them into prison within minutes…”

“Otti, what you see is only the surface,” the father said as he turned around and shook his head, his voice low.

“Though you are my son and I have disclosed many important secrets to you, there are some core secrets that I’ve never discussed. Now, you have finally graduated from university and have started working under me, holding a demi-official position at the Slayer Organisation. Now I can tell you about some matters that only a very few people know about…”

The blond youth Otti slightly frowned, slightly puzzled.

The old man glanced at him and continued.

“What do you think is the ranking of influences, including foreign forces, in the transition zone of the North and South Reef Continent and the Eastern Archipelago?”

“Including foreign forces,” Otti quickly responded.

“First would be the Hong Li Federation, second the Yana United States, third the Tuke Island Federation, and fourth would be our Yale Kingdom,” he said, looking at his father.

“Wrong!” the elder shook his head. “First, there is another.”

“Is there any country stronger than the Hong Li Federation and Yana United States? The only one comparable is the Star Blue Empire, but it is far removed, and its influence is significantly limited…” Otti’s expression was full of confusion.

“Not a country, but an organization, a group called the Ripple Masters!” the elder exposed a wary look in his eyes. “For over a thousand years, they have been establishing their groundwork in the Eastern Archipelago, wielding extremely formidable influence. You might even consider the entire Eastern Archipelago as the territory of the Ripple Masters. At their peak, the Ripple Masters even extended their influence to the southern parts of the Hong Li Empire and the northern areas of the Yana United States…”

“If in the Yale Kingdom, the highest echelon is the Yale Royal Family, then, in the entire Eastern Archipelago, the highest echelon would be the Ripple Masters. They are the royalty above the royalty, the aristocracy above the aristocracy. A hundred years ago, they could easily manipulate the governments of various countries without any effort. Now, although they have become more low-key, they still hold the largest influence across the entire Eastern Archipelago. If any national government does not obey them, or if they are displeased with a government, the Ripple Masters will send people to support anti-government organizations as a major warning…”

“So, the Blue Punishers are backed by them!”

The realization left the blond youth clearly shocked. He quickly understood why this force, though long-existing and insignificant like a few scattered cats, surged suddenly in the last one or two years to become the largest underground organization in a century. Moreover, the Yale Kingdom struggled to clamp down fully on the Blue Punishers, refusing to suppress them zealously.

So, the royal family and the government feared the Ripple Masters backing them!

“The Ripple Masters are dissatisfied with us?” Otti quickly fired his next question.

“Pretty much,” the old man sighed. “In the past three-five years, our trade with the Hong Li Empire has been increasing. Consequently, the royal family also inadvertently made contact with the Black Mechanism of the Hong Li Federation. Basically, we’ve gotten too close to the Black Mechanism, infuriating the Ripple Masters. They then seized on some pretext wanting to forcefully marry Princess Kiti. However, the king refused their demand, and a few years ago, sent Princess Kiti to the Hong Li Federation to mingle with their social elites. In fact, covertly, it was an attempt to have the Black Mechanism indirectly protect the princess. After all, Princess Kiti is the king’s most beloved younger daughter…”

“No wonder. Since she was sixteen, Princess Kiti, celebrated as the jewel of the Eastern Archipelago, was suddenly sent to the Hong Li Federation. All the young and promising men of our Yale Kingdom were truly heartbroken…” Otti immediately responded with apparent emotional investment, clearly one of those promising young men.