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The Seventh Divine Pillar's words echoed through the meeting space.

Thinking about it carefully, it was indeed possible. The Empire would not collapse over something like this, but it could be held back.

"If Yelokiji's goal is to keep the Empire too occupied to act, then that means the Main World is in serious trouble," the First Divine Pillar said gravely.

"Who will be next? The countries around us, the Island Country, Siam, or that White Elephant over there?" the Second Divine Pillar asked softly.

"I don't know, but one thing is certain: if the Imperial Frontline collapses, it will hurt the Empire, but it won't be fatal," the Fifth Divine Pillar said quietly.

"If that's the case, then let's watch. If a country in the Main World runs into trouble next, then perhaps our guess is right," the First Divine Pillar said softly.

"There is currently an anomaly in the Empire's Fate." The First Divine Pillar changed the subject.

The other Divine Pillars looked toward the First Divine Pillar.

"At times, the Empire's Fate becomes incredibly strong, but it quickly settles again. It is as though it suddenly surges and declines, constantly wavering between the two." The First Divine Pillar was puzzled as well.

Especially lately, changes in the Empire's Fate had become increasingly frequent. It was like watching someone rave, enough to send one's blood pressure soaring.

The First Divine Pillar had no way of determining where the problem lay, but one thing was certain.

The Empire's Fate had not declined. On the contrary, it was rising. That was good news.

The other Divine Pillars were somewhat helpless as well. They wanted to find the reason behind the changes in Fate, but they simply could not.

They were helpless too.

As the Seven Gods Council ended,

The Empire