Chapter 126: The Water Sovereign's Succession
Everyone's attention turned to Augusta again. He only laughed. "I've never seen this Black Lotus, so there's no need to suspect me. If I'd really obtained a Supreme Artifact, I would have fought Hullei long ago to see who was stronger!"
Diya whispered into Lincoln's ear, "Lord Lincoln, given Augusta's domineering nature, if he'd obtained a Supreme Artifact, he'd have no reason to hide it."
Lincoln listened, then smiled. "It's perfectly possible that Augusta didn't get it. Even a Chief Sovereign probably hasn't seen every Heaven and Earth Wonder of their element."
Vivian closed her eyes and pondered. "Even as a Heaven and Earth Wonder, an Overgod Token far surpasses the others. It can destroy God Sparks, something even Sovereigns cannot do. There's no doubt it's an Overgod Token, most likely from the Overgod of Destruction's mission."
Vivian felt some regret, too. She already had an offensive Supreme Artifact suited to her element. Whether she completed the Overgod of Destruction's mission or the Fate Overgod's mission, obtaining a defensive Supreme Artifact as well would be a tremendous improvement for her.
Then she opened her eyes and looked around among the Sovereigns, turning to the other Light Sovereigns. "Though we can't be certain, based on what we've deduced, another Overgod mission won't be issued until one has been completed. Which of you obtained that Black Lotus, and what became of it? Tell us."
Koriate, Belsik, and the others exchanged glances, their eyes shifting back and forth as if debating and verifying something. After a while, Belsik finally spoke, hesitantly and cautiously, pursing his lips. "Lady Vivian, Lord Lincoln, we truly have never obtained this Black Lotus. We've never even heard of it. If you wish, we can swear to prove it."
Lincoln shrugged with a