Dekan Gospel Shines Upon the World

After Sion and the Pope disappeared from the arena.

Dekan stared silently at the crystal blue bracelet on his wrist, as if his soul were completely absorbed in it.

Before dragging the Pope into Phantom Canyon, Sion handed the bracelet that controlled the central defense barrier of the Feilowen Royal Capital to Dekan, which was tantamount to entrusting the overall command of the Philoven Kingdom to Dekan.

She's targeting the Pope.

And Dekan needs to do.

It means helping her intercept the bishops until she can defeat the Pope.

"You damn reporter, you really trust me enough..."

Dekan smiled bitterly and muttered to himself.

"You've dumped such a difficult task on me..."

At this moment, Dekan could sense the general battle situation throughout the Royal Capital through his bracelet and issue commands to the entire city.

Six points of intense fighting appeared on the map.

Of the 11 friendly Tier 8s outside the arena, only the Bishop of Silence, who was furthest away, was assigned one Tier 8 and several Tier 7s to hold them off. The other five bishops each had two Tier 8s assigned to intercept them.

Although one eighth-tier member plus several seventh-tier members would not be enough to stop the Bishop of Silence, they are currently at a great distance and can be considered safe for now.

Meanwhile, the three bishops—Devourer, Plague, and Shadow—were successfully held back by friendly eighth-tier units, showing no signs of moving in the short term.

The problem is the Bishop of Falsehood and the Bishop of End.

If we take the former Saint Knight Captain Judith as a unit of measurement for eighth-tier combat power.

It would take three Judith to defeat Bishop of Ruin Evans in his full-fledged state of destruction.

Therefore, a bishop-level combat force can be roughly considered as three Zhu.

Even without considering defeating the bishop, if the goal is simply to stall him, at least two level eight warriors would be needed to stop him.

As for the Void and the final, judging from their current performance, conservatively speaking, they are both above the sixth level.

The Bishop of Falsehood was originally under control.

But just now, after getting caught up in the battle with the Shadow Bishop, the Bishop of Falsehood broke free and began to rapidly approach the arena!

The situation is even worse for the Bishop of End.

In just a brief exchange, the two eighth-tier soldiers responsible for intercepting them were already on the verge of death.

Even Dekan was stunned.

Even an eighth-ranking being couldn't stand up in front of the Bishop of End!

This was a one-sided crushing defeat.

The Kingdom Association, which already had a shortage of combat power, will have that shortage completely torn open on the battlefield of the Bishop of End.

Soon, the Bishop of End will also be heading towards the arena at full speed.

Dekan lowered his right hand, which was wearing the bracelet, feeling somewhat exhausted.

If this were a high-voltage tower defense game...

By the time Sion handed it over to him, the situation was already on the verge of collapse.

The only operators who can be dispatched immediately are Paladin Commander Alger, Imperial Sword Saint Adair, and himself.

"Gentlemen, please go and stop the Bishop of End. I'll figure out a way to deal with the Bishop of Falsehood."

Without much hesitation, Dekan looked at the two of them and said...

"I refuse. I have no reason to risk my life for your kingdom."

Adair crossed his arms and shook his head with a mocking expression.

It seems that after the Pope was restricted, all threats became irrelevant to him.

Even though, due to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Empire and the Kingdom Association, Adair's position was that he should help the Kingdom Association fight against the Resurrection Church.

However, this is a time and place where the global situation can be shifted at any moment.

Adair's stance is somewhat difficult to fathom.

What's even more troublesome is...

Adair stayed here.

Without Sion's deterrent effect.

Therefore, he can no longer be considered an ally.

It is a huge hidden danger!

Dekan and Alger both frowned and stared at him.

But soon, Alger stopped and turned back to intercept the Bishop of End, following the directions given by Dekan.

There's no point in Alger hesitating here. Regardless of Adair's choice, Alger must get to the aid of the two Tier 8 soldiers who are already on the verge of death as quickly as possible.

"Are you... serious?"

Dekan felt his blood pressure spike.

The situation was initially just beginning to ease.

But things became even more difficult because Adair didn't follow orders.

There's no way someone like Adair could possibly understand Dekan's mindset.

But unfortunately, Adair encountered a critical moment when all the pressure from the Resurrection Church fell on Dekan's shoulders.

Perhaps it's a personal grudge from the battle with Dekan.

Perhaps it was because they were afraid of death and unwilling to face the Bishop of End.

Perhaps Adair has some other scheme from the perspective of the Empire.

But in any case.

At this critical juncture, Adair poses a threat to more than just Dekan.

They treat the lives of hundreds of millions of people in their kingdom as worthless.

Dekan decisively equipped himself with [Batchel's Sword of Despair] and activated [Three-Corpse Berserk] once again.

Rather than leaving Adair, this ticking time bomb, at the base, we should first find out his true nature!

Although the Artificial Shadow World Initiator was protected by an external barrier, it couldn't withstand several full-force attacks from Adair.

Dekan couldn't possibly leave Adair here with peace of mind!

The mental magic struck Adair the very next second.

After Adair's desires were aroused by [Three-Corpse Berserk], his killing intent was unleashed, and his cold eyes were filled with chilling coldness, like sharp blades cutting through the night sky, staring intently at Dekan.

They launched an attack on Dekan without hesitation.

It was obvious that he had wanted to kill Dekan for a long time, but he had been holding back!

Having anticipated this, Dekan directly used the protective barrier within the Philoven Arena to separate Adair.

This was the last defensive force that Sion left for Dekan.

"Were you planning to wait for Alger to leave, and then betray me at the crucial moment?"

"I asked coldly, "Dekan asked.

"Heh, so what if it is?"

Adair is no longer acting.

He exuded murderous intent, completely unconcerned, and wondered what the people of the kingdom who witnessed this scene would think, given that he was still at the scene of the broadcast.

"The corpse is talking."

Dekan's voice was icy cold.

"Damn Imperialists!"

"This is a war crime! This is war criminality!!"

Adair's intentions were already clear when he refused to fight.

Dekan merely used mental magic to induce Adair to reveal it ahead of time.

Viewers who saw the footage also noticed.

This was the first time that Dekan had not shown any intention of torturing a villain when he encountered one.

Even if you torture this guy, the people of the kingdom will only cheer for Dekan.

But at this moment, Dekan seemed to have no such sentiment.

He only wanted to resolve the immediate crisis first.

And Adair.

If we wait until Dekan makes his move, and then have the energy to deal with him...

It's hard for people to imagine.

What kind of hell will Adair witness?

"Die, all of you!"

Adair seemed to finally release the emotions he had suppressed for a long time, and desperately attacked the barrier separating him from Dekan.

His attitude was also very clear: he knew the risks of his actions.

But all consequences are predicated on this premise.

It is all thanks to Dekan and the Kingdom Association that we were able to survive this ordeal today!

He wanted to seize this opportunity to kill Dekan and deliver a fatal blow to the Kingdom Association!

Because the instructions Adair received before setting off were--

Whenever possible, try to weaken both the Kingdom Association and the Resurrection Church.

Adair now sees the Kingdom Association's chances of winning as rising dramatically.

So, his killing of Dekan shouldn't be considered a violation of orders, right?

"Dekan!"

The Saint Knight Captain noticed the situation in the arena and wanted to return to support Dekan.

"Alger! Don't worry about me, go and stop the Bishop of End!"

Dekan shouted to the Saint Knight Captain.

The Bishop of End, who is about to kill two Rank 8 allies, is currently the biggest threat.

Now, aside from having Alger stall for time, our only real hope rests on Sion's trump card, "Unicorn."

But.

With the approaching Bishop of Falsehood and the disruptive Imperial Sword Saint, one urgent matter after another left Dekan with no chance to contact the mole!

Especially the rematch with Adair in such a short time.

Dekan has no chance of winning.

Adair will not make the same mistake twice.

But.

Dekan felt there was a chance, because someone would help him!

Just then...

A staff member.

Unbeknownst to them, they had already moved much closer to Dekan and Adair without anyone noticing.

Not only did he not withdraw, but he also seemed intent on intervening in the battlefield.

This made Adair frown.

It seems like this guy was the one who fixed the live stream just now.

"Dekan, leave this guy to me. Focus on your job as commander."

As the disguises on the staff members disappeared, Dekan's familiar figure was revealed.

That unscrupulous businessman he both loved and hated.

For some reason, Morion's support calmed Dekan's increasingly anxious heart considerably.

"Call."

Dekan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Dekan knew this from the fact that when he first unleashed [Three-Corpse Berserk] to shake the Pope, it had no effect on Adair and Alger.

Morion is nearby.

He helped Dekan cast a [Friendship Aura], negating the effect of [Three-Corpse Berserk] on friendly units.

Dekan simply didn't know when Morion would choose to appear.

Dekan doesn't blame Morion for hiding in the Royal Capital for so long.

If I find Morion first, we might become wary of each other, start fighting amongst ourselves, and perhaps even disrupt each other's plans.

Morion's initiative to lend a helping hand at a crucial moment was undoubtedly the best example of their teamwork.

"You're even weaker Dekan, aren't you?"

Adair slashed at Morion with his sword, intending to kill the weakling instantly.

But it was inexplicably avoided.

Adair, who would not have cared about such an enemy before, had to be wary of Dekan's cronies after his battle with Dekan.

This kind of support class with zero attack power is somewhat Underworld.

"Hmph, you really want to experience two consecutive losses?"

Morion smiled and lightly snapped his fingers.

Adair instantly felt completely paralyzed, as if his body was being firmly gripped by countless invisible hands.

Adair had never seen such a level of mental magic before.

Beside Morion, a puppet that had been posing like a marionette was now freed from its restraints and began to move freely. Its appearance gradually transformed into that of an elegant but expressionless elf.

Adair's pupils contracted sharply. He recognized the summoned creature and had seen its appearance in intelligence reports.

It's Bishop of Nightmare Alina!

[Nightmare Puppet]

[Category: Summon Card]

[Rarity: Orange Epic]

[Class: 8]

[Effect: Completely replicates the summoner's Magic Power and spirit attributes, and inherits all their spells. Upon destruction, it can be quickly reborn by the user providing mana.]

[Note: How would you like me to dress today?]

Morion was indeed no match for Adair.

However, Morion possesses the Great Summoning spell.

Bishop of Nightmare Alina left behind her trump card to help Morion fight the Imperial Sword Saint.

Meanwhile, his true form followed Saint Knight Captain Alger in the direction where he was intercepting the Bishop of End.

"Dekan! The Bishop of Nightmare is one of my men!"

Morion shouted to Dekan as he increased the distance between himself and Adair.

Dekan nodded and, without hesitation, used the city's defense control center to notify the entire city:

"Don't intercept the Bishop of Nightmare, cooperate with her! She's one of us!"

Right now, there is only absolute trust between him and Morion!

At this moment, everyone in the city of Philovian, from residents to high-ranking members of the Kingdom Association, and even a few bishops, was slightly stunned.

The Bishop of Nightmare has betrayed us?!

However, this intelligence was personally delivered by the current commander-in-chief, Dekan.

For the Kingdom Association, its authenticity is beyond question!

However, the bishops of the Resurrection Church began to wonder whether Alina had truly betrayed them or Dekan was deliberately using lies to mislead them!

No matter how unexpected, this is a morale-boosting turning point for the Kingdom Association.

"As expected of the Bishop of Pain! He even has a backup plan like this! He can really lead the other bishops in a rebellion!"

"It must be Morion's doing! He's the fifth member of the Beautiful Soul Squad! He provided the crucial assist to Dekan!"

"Imperial people, prepare for the great reckoning by the Bishop of Pain!!"

Even the people of the kingdoms who witnessed the battle couldn't help but shout with excitement.

The appearance of Dekan's partner Morion instantly solved Adair's problem and, to some extent, also helped to plug the gaping hole in the combat strength of the Bishop of End, which was on the verge of collapse.

The only remaining fatal problem is the Bishop of Falsehood!

Adair also realized that the situation had reversed.

But.

The Bishop of Falsehood is also a problem that Dekan needs to solve, and cannot solve.

The defeat of the Kingdom Association is inevitable.

While struggling to deal with Morion and the [Nightmare Puppet], Adair laughed smugly and shouted at Dekan:

"Dekan! What other methods do you have to stop the Bishop of Falsehood? You've used up all your trump cards!"

Everyone knows that even if Dekan leaves the arena's protective barrier to fight the Bishop of Falsehood, he'll just be throwing his life away!

Dekan ignored Adair.

A disdainful smile played on his lips, as if he didn't want to bother with a corpse.

"I never imagined that one day I would still have to bring you into the world."

Dekan muttered to himself, a card radiating a crimson glow appearing in his hand without him even noticing!

Sion vouched for me.

No matter how controversial the things I do next may be.

They'll probably all be exonerated.

Adair's previously unrestrained smile froze instantly.

How come this person still has a trump card up their sleeve?

And it's Crimson Epic?!

To the astonishment of everyone who could see the current state of the Philoven Arena.

The epic card, glowing with a crimson light, transformed into a completely black magic book and landed in Dekan's hands.

His ultimate weapon-

[The Dekan Gospel]

Dekan clenched his teeth, his eyes filled with determination.

Regardless of the cost!

Using my entire body, soul, and everything else! [Dekan Gospel] to unleash the maximum power of the curse!!

Cursed Target--

Bishop of Falsehood Carlos!!!