Chapter 2579: ☆(o▽) Should the Last Abyss Be Burned or Not?
Far to the east, in Stafford, deep beneath the ruins of a wasteland city whose crumbling buildings looked like remnants of a shattered ruin, a meeting was underway in the underground hall of the organization's lair, shrouded in darkness and cold. Several of the organization's leaders sat safely on stone seats, while groups of black-clad agents stood scattered around the hall.
Unlike the meetings of days past, the atmosphere today was heavy. Even though the meeting had been underway for quite some time, no one had spoken. Neither the leaders nor the agents seemed willing to be the first to speak.
"Ahem!"
"Is everyone here?"
"Good!"
"Then let's hear what you all have to say!"
After looking around and confirming that everyone who was supposed to be there had arrived, a fat leader with a cruel, vicious expression finally leaned back in his stone seat. He looked around at those present and gave a cold snort before speaking first.
"What is there to say?"
"The 'Greatsword Judgment' knights from the Holy City of Rabona have already arrived in that border town."
"They've been prowling around there for three days and nights without advancing, but..."
"Our spies just reported that they seem to be making some kind of preparations. They may come here to Stafford as soon as tomorrow."
As soon as the fat leader finished speaking, another leader seated a few places away picked up the thread. He was thin, wrapped in a black robe and hood like a mummy, but his eyes were sharp and alert. He rubbed the smooth armrest of his stone seat as he spoke through gritted teeth, his expression grave.
"Indeed!"
"Judging by the distance, if they set out tomorrow morning, they'll reach here