Take Zesshi Zetsumei Away! Who Are You?

The two Hanzos were speechless. Because their faces were covered by dark blue masks with the word "nin" engraved on them, Hanzo's face could not be seen.

But!

The Doppelgänger could still sense the light emanating from the two Hanzo peering through their masks, seemingly asking what to do next.

This is precisely what's troubling it!

"Guardian Horned Rage, the guardian has ordered us to take away the offspring who has awakened the God King Bloodline. So far, the intelligence we've gathered contains no useful information."

The Doppelgänger emitted a whisper, like the rustling sound of insects rubbing their mouthparts against wood:

"This further proves that the Slane Theocracy has kept the identity of the Divine Scion extremely well hidden, and the Divine Scion is most likely located in the Core Area deep within the Theocracy Capital's capital."

With their intelligence gathering capabilities.

They couldn't find a single piece of information about that Divine Scion, if it weren't for that fleeing Elf!

Doppelgänger suspected that the information was fake.

That's right!

Their mission was to take away the Divine Scion who had defeated the Elf King and also possessed the God King Bloodline.

This is the second important piece of information that the appearance of the Elf King brought to the [Floating City]: this Divine Scion and the Elf King are enemies.

However, there is no difference for [Floating City].

Now that the God King Bloodline has been awakened!

We cannot simply stand idly by; we must bring them back, and at the same time, further increase the power of the [Floating City].

As for whether the other party has awakened the bloodline of the so-called "Six Great Gods"?

Ignore the Doppelgänger.

"... lacking in inheritance and wisdom, they are merely Guardian hidden in the shadows, unknown even to the people they rule—"

The Doppelgänger ruthlessly belittled the extremely mysterious Guardian hidden deep within the Slane Theocracy.

This can indeed be used to hide intelligence!

The Doppelgänger, however, felt that it was also a sign of weakness.

certainly.

No matter how much you belittle them in your heart, a "Guardian" is still Guardian, even if the "dwelling place of the gods" that they protect has disappeared.

Yet, like the sublime and magnificent [Floating City], it still possesses World Item!

"Lord Imlaris said..."

The second-layered phantom offered a low explanation, its voice trembling with fear:

"This mysterious Guardian should be similar to Guardian Saphis; they cannot easily move or leave a certain area."

The words "Lord Saphis" were uttered.

Both Hanzo lowered their heads as well.

This is a mission that has only been undertaken once in a century!

The Doppelgänger believed that the Guardian had other considerations, but these were not things it could discuss or ponder further.

It only needs to complete this task!

"Since we can't get close, let's find a way to lure the Divine Scion out!"

The snow has already started to melt!

"A portion of the main force of the Slane Theocracy troops stationed in the Great Forest of Evasha are preparing to return to the Theocracy."

The Doppelgänger seemed to have realized something, its eyes glowing:

"It's said that the highest-ranking Cardinal in the Theocracy will personally greet us; this is our chance!"

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

The two Hanzo nodded, then leaped into black afterimages and vanished.

The Black Scripture's covert investigation within the Theocracy Capital continues, but it's clear it won't yield any results.

Tang Zheng probably didn't expect this.

The Doppelgänger dispatched by [Floating City] never dared to approach the Theocracy Capital, let alone infiltrate it.

Rigrit, the "Necromancer" who also secretly infiltrated the Theocracy at the behest of the Platinum Dragon Lord, did the same.

That's how it was destined!

No matter how thoroughly they searched the Theocracy Capital, they would not find any outsiders.

The power of World Item far exceeds imagination!

Neither level 100 NPCs nor True Dragon Lord want to confront this power directly.

1

One Council State.

Deep within the underground palace.

"Specific intelligence on the battlefield of the Katze Plains- "

The Foxman Raies respectfully began to summarize the specific details of the intelligence regarding the battlefield between the Kingdom and the empire.

Angel monster that has existed for a long time?

The Platinum Dragon Lord opened his half-closed eyes, and the entire dark hall suddenly brightened by one degree.

"The Theocracy needs to be reassessed."

The Platinum Dragon Lord thought to itself, "This is yet another piece of information that I haven't yet grasped."

Since the Theocracy was able to send out two such Angel monsters, does this mean they can produce even more? How exactly did they do that?

What is the exact quantity?

Are there even stronger Angel monsters?

These issues definitely require further investigation and probing!

"The pressure from the Theocracy isn't enough!"

"Let Omnad— " The Platinum Dragon Lord opened his mouth, speaking majestically, but paused mid-sentence, his tone shifting:

"Let that child go."

It originally planned to send the Diamond Dragon Lord to exert further pressure, but that would be of little use, and the Platinum Dragon Lord felt there was a better option.

Midwater Month, February 15th.

More than 10 days have passed.

The battlefield between the Kingdom and empires remains in a strange stalemate.

The two Principality seemed to have become prominent landmarks on the battlefield, naturally emanating a purifying power.

They cleaned up the bloody stench of the battlefield, and even forcibly Dispel the putrid smell of the Katze Plains area, leaving the air clean!

This is the state of war.

Not to mention the current empires and Kingdom, such a thing has never happened before in history.

Both countries' leaders are well aware that the Blue Sky Dragon Lord will not back down, but is waiting for support from the Council State!

The battlefield was located on the Katze Plains, which was relatively far from the Council State, so it would take quite a while to send messages back and forth.

However!

Once the aid from the Council State arrives, the empire will once again be in a dangerous situation.

Whether the Slane Theocracy's support can sustain them is something only the Slane Theocracy themselves truly know.

In the countries located in the northwestern corner of the entire continent.

When everyone's attention was focused on this war.

Before the New Year, the Theocracy and the Elf Kingdom went to war, but heavy snow blocked the forest.

The main force, which had been stationed in the jungle for more than two months, began to withdraw from the Great Forest of Evasha.

This force was led by Marshal Gael Lazarus Bagli, while another Marshal Valerian Ayin Aubin, continued to be stationed on the outskirts of the Great Forest of Evasha.

The Elf Kingdom expressed its submission.

However, whether this "surrender" is merely a delaying tactic or a deliberate compromise requires further confirmation, and naturally, not all troops can be withdrawn.

The five Cardinal discussed the matter and concluded that they would need to stay for at least two to three years to further clarify whether the Elf Kingdom had truly submitted.

This process requires a large amount of resources.

However, since the Elf Kingdom is currently a vassal state, the supplies will naturally be provided by the Elf Kingdom.

The Great Forest of Evasha is rich in various herbs, minerals and other resources. The entire stationing process will not only avoid any extra expenses, but will also ensure a steady profit!

This is the "profits of war" where the winner takes all.

3:27 PM.

The Talls Town.

This is the closest town to the Theocracy Capital.

In the distance, a dusty figure on horseback appeared in the field of vision; this was a scout sent out by the main army.

soon.

The scout team approached an old man and bowed respectfully.

"Thanks for your hard work."

The wrinkles on the Cardinal of Water Zinedine's cheeks deepened with a smile as he generously praised her:

"You are all Hero of the Theocracy, and all its citizens will remember this great achievement."

After a string of compliments.

The scout captain led his men and respectfully departed one after another.

It took about half an hour.

A massive army of tens of thousands appeared amidst billowing smoke and dust.

"Come with me to meet Marshal Gael."

With a broad smile, the Cardinal of Water Zinedine spoke softly to the Cleric behind him:

"With this achievement, the other party is qualified to be a strong candidate for the next Cardinal."

"Yes, teacher!"

"Yes, teacher!"

The Cleric quickly and respectfully responded, their faces solemn.

The "great achievement" he just mentioned was not an exaggeration at all; the enmity between the Elf Kingdom and the Theocracy has a history of nearly 200 years.

Now, not only have they defeated the Elf Kingdom, but they have also taken control of the Great Forest of Evasha. This achievement is worthy of being recorded in history!

This is also because the Cardinal himself appeared and greeted them in this small town.

after all.

The army of tens of thousands could not all enter the Theocracy Capital, so they were temporarily settled near the town. Such a great undertaking would surely be rewarded according to merit.

This is the most basic tactic for someone in a position of power.

Inside a house in the town.

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine, frowned slightly. His earthy-colored, wrinkled face made it difficult to discern his inner thoughts from his expression.

The atmosphere fell silent.

"You want to see that child?" The Cardinal of Water Zinedine asked slowly.

There were only the two of them in the room.

With disciples standing guard outside, there was no need to worry about being overheard by others.

"Yes, Cardinal."

Grand Marshal Gael said with a serious expression, "This victory was entirely due to that person, which minimized the casualties of our soldiers."

"As the marshal, I must personally express my gratitude, no matter what."

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine remained silent, staring quietly at Marshal Gael. He knew there couldn't be only one reason.

An existence Zesshi Zetsumei!

Only a few people knew this, not including the two heads of the military, but given their abilities, the two marshals must have known some of it.

Seeing that the Cardinal of Water Zinedine, did not speak.

There's actually one more thing.

Marshal Gael gave a wry smile at first, then solemnly said, "During the campaign against those Elf villages, we unexpectedly obtained some information about the Elf King."

"Even clues about their escape are unconfirmed."

"Just to be on the safe side, I wanted to report to that sir in person."

Upon hearing the words "Elf King"!

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine, changed his expression, and his face also became serious.

If there was one thing that concerned the Cardinal the most, it was the escaped "Elf King"—a ticking time bomb!

Although there has been no news of the other person for so long, they have probably escaped completely, but no one can guarantee when they will return.

"Where's the intelligence?"

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine spoke, instinctively not wanting Zesshi Zetsumei to have contact with anyone else, "I will hand him over to that child."

Marshal Gael remained silent.

Seeing this scene...

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine, was initially puzzled, then seemed to realize something.

Was Marshal Gael's desire to contact the child a preparation for his election Cardinal?

In the eyes of the Cardinal of Water Zinedine, Marshal Gael had a very high probability of becoming the next Cardinal, based on his achievement of defeating the Elf Kingdom.

"You."

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine smiled helplessly. "I will pass on your message, but that child's personality—well, anyway, you'll have to be careful."

Marshal Gael's expression relaxed almost imperceptibly as he bowed slightly, saying, "Thank you, Cardinal."

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine, waved his hand gently.

Unbeknownst to him, during that brief moment of silence, Gael Gheir's shadow had momentarily distorted.

Click!

The door opened.

The Cardinal of Water Zinedine, stepped out of the room and left with several disciples.

Marshal Gael watched the receding figure, his eyes growing increasingly deep and cold, a faint magical aura slowly dissipating.

This is not magic!

It's a kind of spiritual guidance, a racial talent, so it won't trigger Magic Defense or arouse suspicion.

This caused the Cardinal of Water Zinedine, to subconsciously overlook a detail.

Abelion Hills.

Tang Zheng suddenly sensed the Magic Mark's activated reaction and, somewhat puzzled, activated the spell. "Information."

"What's up?"

"Oh, interesting..."

It was dusk.

When--when-

The Talls Town.

The temple bells rang.

The dusky sky reflected the pale sunset, and the town was bustling with activity. Finally leaving the harsh and cold land of the Great Forest of Evasha, all the soldiers could relax.

Various kinds of food are being transported to this place!

The air Central City filled with joyful laughter, prayers, and praise for the Six Great Gods, as well as the sweet aroma of food.

With a mocking smile on his lips, Zesshi Zetsumei ignored the cheerful atmosphere and moved like a ghost, easily passing through layers of people.

Marshal Gael was currently exchanging words with several officer captains, a strange smile on his face, as if they were discussing something interesting.

The word "Elf" could be faintly heard.

The aroma of wine wafts through the air!

Several of the officers and captains were slightly intoxicated.

With a "click".

A pair of black ankle boots landed on the table where the group was sitting.

A sudden scene.

The officers and captain present were stunned for a moment, then, fueled by a mixture of drunkenness and anger, they raised their heads and shouted:

"Where did this reckless fellow come from? Who are you?"

"Oh, right~"

Zesshi Zetsumei opened his mouth, revealing an exaggerated arc, looked at the bewildered Marshal Gael who had raised his head, and said with a grin:

"Who are you?"

Marshal Gael, upon seeing the Zesshi Zetsumei, seemed to only then realize what was happening. He nervously scanned his surroundings and quickly spoke:

"Sir, how could you appear in front of so many people? I'll take you away."

Brush!

A black afterimage tore through the air.

The Jet Black blade of the Cross-Spear War Scythe was pressed directly against Marshal Gael's neck.

"Who are you?"

Zesshi Zetsumei, his eyes half-closed, said, "Bastard."

The Elf King was completely controlled, Tang Zheng deliberately let him go, so there are no clues left behind from his escape.

Marshal Gael's use of this ridiculous excuse to request a meeting with Zesshi Zetsumei is enough to show that there's something wrong with this person!

"Ah?"

Marshal Gael's bewildered expression deepened.

The soldiers and officers present were all stunned by this sudden turn of events.

An inconspicuous corner.

Rigrit was completely shrouded in black robes and stood in the shadows. Despite the many soldiers around her, she seemed completely invisible.

"What happened? Insider deals?" Rigrit questioned.

Who is this girl?

That man was Marshal Gael; how dare he lay a hand on him?

Etc!

What is the image of this girl?

Rigrit's expression changed as she compared the appearance to what the Platinum Dragon Lord had described in her mind, realizing that the other person was indeed the Godkin she needed to investigate thoroughly.