The Rival Heroes Vie for Supremacy

It wasn't long before Ansiwodoss ended the projection meeting.

"Teacher, how did it go?" Rayne asked.

"The letter Grey Eagle received came from Viscount Lidsome, the Minister of Military Affairs. It's exactly the same as the letter you got from Aishilei." Master Anxi said, "Grey Eagle admitted to me that he did intend to replace Gneus, but Gneus's death had nothing to do with him."

Having both received letters from Dubostan, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of the Legions made different choices.

However, Viscount Lidsome was originally a Legendary Wizard from Falanis Floating City, so it was perfectly normal for him to favor Grey Eagle Duke's side.

Rayne nodded. "Is Master Kainan's word trustworthy?"

"I've known him for over a thousand years. We're both rivals and old friends. He's obsessed with the theory of balance he invented, but at heart, it's all for the long-term survival of the Empire. He harbors no ill intent and wouldn't violate his principles over a struggle for the position of Archon."

"In that regard, I trust him just as he trusts me."

Ansiwodoss raised the letter in his hand and smiled. "To think that a single letter could make Grey Eagle and me suspicious of each other. It's far too clumsy."

Rayne laughed as well.

After all that maneuvering, Loxi's Cultists—or rather, Loxi the Deceiver herself—not only failed to achieve their goal, but also exposed their own plan.

Loxi's mind was abnormal, and her followers had lost their wits as well.

Ansiwodoss continued, "Grey Eagle and I have reached an agreement. I'll report it to the Goddess later." His expression turned solemn. "This revenge operation may no longer be limited to a war between mortal nations. It will likely be more dangerous than expected."

"I understand." Rayne nodded slightly. "Teacher, but I