The Plan to Lead the Campaign in Person

"High-ranking Upper God!"

Reilo murmured in a low voice.

In the Grand Duchy, there was only one known being of the same tier: the Goddess of the Four Seasons.

However, the Goddess of the Four Seasons' temple had very few followers near the Grand Duchy, and it kept a low profile. In recent years, it had hardly performed any miracles at all—certainly nowhere near as openly as the Goddess of Wisdom.

That was precisely why.

Even under pressure from the Holy See, scholars had been able to exert an unparalleled influence throughout the Grand Duchy.

"So it means... there isn't a single scholar in the Grand Duchy who can stand against him head-on!"

He sighed silently.

"Red Ridge in Dubit Province. Ever since you established the Solar Energy Laboratory there and developed radiation disaster weapons, the old laboratory site, along with the area's low rainfall and abundant sunlight, has made it the hub for most of the Grand Duchy's newly built Radiant Jinghua collection factories. That's why the Grand Duchy stationed the Energy Source, Ankalev, near that hidden passage."

Pernash wore a grave expression.

"If Dubit Province falls, it won't just put Saint Grand Fort in danger—it will threaten the very foundations of the Grand Duchy! His Majesty the Chen King has already summoned many military officials to discuss a plan to retake the lost territory. The Grand Duchy must reclaim it at all costs, before the Radiant Jinghua factories in Dubit Province suffer catastrophic damage!"

Meeting Reilo's gaze, Pernash said grimly, "Many people will probably die in this war."

Lola asked anxiously, "Then my grandfather..."

"Master Corleon is stationed at Furnace Fortress, so I'm afraid he can't support this war. I've heard that some years ago, a few magical creatures escaped into the Underground World through a hidden passage