An Unavoidable Natural Disaster

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An indescribable atmosphere suddenly appeared in this space.

Because of Crusch's words.

"White Whale?"

Emilia, somewhat overreacting, looked up, her purplish-blue eyes flickering.

That was an emotion called wavering.

Not only Emilia, but even Rem couldn't keep her poker face, and for a moment she showed surprise.

Instead, Fang Li raised his eyebrows sharply and met Wilhelm's gaze once again.

However, Wilhelm in front of us was completely different from how he had acted just now.

The silence remained.

However, within those eyes, which were always filled with majesty and power, a flame was burning.

It was a pitch-black, dim, and extremely intense flame.

The name of the flame is hatred.

Fueled by this flame of hatred, the figure known as the "Sword Demon" is, as the name suggests, emanating a ghostly aura that is imperceptible to others.

Most people, faced with this kind of aura, would immediately buckle and be unable to move, right?

Even the silver-haired Half-Elf who had made a pact with the Great Spirit and the Oni girl known for her fighting prowess held their breath because of the "Sword Demon's" appearance.

Kuershu and Felix, however, remained silent, as if they had anticipated Wilhelm's reaction.

Perhaps, among everyone present, including Fang Li, there wasn't a single person who didn't understand why Wilhelm was behaving this way?

However, no one said it out loud.

Emilia, being the kindest of them all, asked, somewhat deliberately, "The White Whale that Lady Crusch mentioned, could it be that White Whale?"

"Of course." Crusch nodded emphatically, her pretty face tense, and said, "Speaking of White Whale, in this world, besides that monster called the ' Miasma Beast,' there couldn't possibly be another one, right?"

One sentence silenced everyone, instantly amplifying the unsettling atmosphere around them.

————"The Miasma Beast".

When it comes to Demon Beast beasts, aside from the human enemies with magical powers that appeared four hundred years ago because of the witch, I will not consider any other possibilities.

Meli is an emissary who manipulates Demon Beast.

Nowadays, Demon Beast exists in every corner of the world and is not unfamiliar to us.

However, even so, among the Demon Beast that ravaged the land for four hundred years, there were some that were considered absolutely representative.

The most ferocious, the most brutal, the most terrifying, and the most powerful Demon Beast.

These Demon Beast are collectively known as the "Great Beast Trio".

The White Whale, known as the "Miasma Beast," is one of the Great Beast Trio.

"For four hundred years, it has been elusive, with no fixed place of residence, wandering in every corner of the world. Once it appears, it will devour all life around it. It is a White Whale whose very existence is not allowed."

Crusch stared at Emilia and spoke in the sharpest tone she had ever used.

"It is seen as a symbol of disaster and misfortune, like the embodiment of natural calamities, appearing randomly in every corner of the world, unpredictable and irresistible, and once it arrives, it leads to destruction."

"Because of it, countless caravans traveling between countries have suffered persecution, and countless lives have been lost to this day."

"Because of it, the kingdom once sent out a punitive expedition, but none of them survived."

"If there is anything in this world that deserves the hatred of all people, besides the ' Witch of Envy,' it is only the Great Beast Trio represented by the White Whale."

Crusch, who had made such a statement, finally revealed her purpose.

"I want to defeat it."

"Therefore, I need to rely on Fang Li Liqing's power."

The attack was far more devastating than the previous one, striking Emilia and Rem.

To hunt down the White Whale?

One of the Great Beast Trio that has plagued the world for four hundred years and is regarded as the embodiment of natural disasters. Even the kingdom's expeditionary force was completely wiped out, leaving it to continue to wreak havoc.

That's why Crusch's mansion had so many people coming and going, and also a large amount of weapons and supplies.

The unexpected information appeared at this time, how could Emilia and Rem not be shocked?

However, there is another fact that has had an even greater impact.

That is, Crusch plans to invite Fang Li to participate in this punitive expedition.

This is what Emilia and Rem care about more.

Emilia couldn't help but speak up.

"Why?"

Crusch gave this answer to Emilia's question.

"There are all sorts of reasons, but the most central reason is probably only one: to gain the glory of eliminating the White Whale."

Even the kingdom's expeditionary force failed to eliminate the Demon Beast that has plagued humanity for four hundred years.

If Crusch were to successfully quell such a disaster, Crusch reputation and popularity would likely surge to their limit in just a few days, ultimately giving her a greater advantage in the Royal Selection.

Indeed, this is an irrefutable reason.

However, that's not what Emilia wanted to ask.

Emilia's real question was directly asked by the person involved.

"What can one more person do against a terrifying Demon Beast that even the kingdom's expeditionary force could only wipe out?"

Fang Li spoke indifferently.

"Is this what Emilia wants to ask?"

Without any embellishment, that's the question.

If it's taken for granted, then it is.

Nowadays, although most people know that Fang Li is not simple, no one believes that Fang Li has the ability to control the outcome of a natural disaster all by himself.

If that's the case, why did Crusch go to such lengths as to use Fang Li's assistance as a condition for forming an alliance with Emilia?

"As for a reason, I can give you one."

Crusch looked at Fang Li and spoke with great seriousness.

"I believe that your abilities will play a very important role in the upcoming battles."

This reason is simply unacceptable, isn't it?

Because Crusch didn't know Fang Li's full details at all; she only knew a part of it from Wilhelm.

"Moreover, even so, it is not enough to put my personal abilities at the negotiating table to forge an alliance between the two camps."

Fang Li directly punctured it.

"If I'm not mistaken, Crusch, you wanted to use this opportunity to announce to everyone in the kingdom the fact that 'the knight who once threatened the dragon is now fighting alongside you,' which is why this condition was ultimately created, isn't it?"

Crusch did not reply to Fang Li's words, but only gave him a smile of admiration and appreciation.

So, before Emilia could react, Fang Li answered directly.

"Very well, I agree."