Actively Staying Behind? Nisshiki Elder is Great!

The dispute had already lasted half an hour.

Yet they still had not reached a consensus.

At the very beginning of such a precious invasion, wasting even a second was an enormous sin!

Although several elders had put forward their own suggestions, they were all clearly somewhat biased toward themselves...

Making it difficult to gain anyone else's approval.

Among them, the second-ranked [Shadow Elder] remained silent throughout, not participating in the discussion at all.

Before setting out, he had already made his stance clear.

He would not take part in any operation other than [Hunting Jashin];

This sortie was solely for the purpose of killing [Jashin]!

As the leader, [Meishiki Elder] had made a fairly impartial proposal.

He suggested that both the [Council] and the [Royal Family] leave behind half of their higher-ups.

The rest would be sent out to explore, keeping one another in check.

They would begin exploring this [Fallen God Starfield] as soon as possible and gather intelligence...

Unfortunately.

When it came time to decide who would stay behind, all the Otsutsuki [Demigods] hesitated and refused to step forward...

Other than [Shadow], no one wanted to remain behind and watch others feast.

This sight

made [Meishiki Elder] secretly dissatisfied. He was even preparing to force through a military order.

He would directly assign the list of those staying behind.

As the [leader], he indeed had that authority.

Just as the deadlock continued, Natsume, the discordant element, spoke up:

"Leave it to me."

"[Charm Elder] and I are willing to stay behind!"

At this, the other demigods were all startled.

They looked at Natsume with astonishment written across their faces.

They could hardly believe that 'Elder Nisshiki' was willing to give up his 'right to explore' and voluntarily remain behind?

Had he gone mad?

"Nisshiki, are you