Chapter 416

This indirectly proved to Maria that it wasn't impossible for humans to seize the power of the Great Beast...

However, Maria couldn't accept all of this.

"Ha..."

Sui smiled and extended her hand.

Maria also noticed at that moment that a small, translucent, golden-red crystal appeared in the girl's hand.

"This is..."

Maria reached out and took it in her hand.

A burning sensation spread almost instantly from the skin she touched.

This surprised Maria.

"Something I made with my own blood..."

He shrugged.

"I've been studying those people these past few days. With this, you can locate their presence... If it comes down to taking action, this might be of some help."

Even after more than a decade, he still remembers what Maria once said and has made his own promise.

She voluntarily went to be infected by Originium and conduct research because she didn't want Maria to be unhappy, but she also wanted to see how far humanity could go. Torn between these two dilemmas, she ultimately made this choice.

And now, she is considered one of the top experts in this field.

Creating something that can locate people in this special unit is not difficult, of course.

She remained convinced that she would prevail in the future battle against humanity, but she also believed that the students she had taught truly possessed astonishing talent.

So she made it and gave it to Maria.

She knew Maria's concerns, so she prepared to dispel them for her.

"That way, even if those people get out of control, you'll still be able to find them, right?"

Sui smiled broadly, dispelling the oppressive atmosphere brought about by the heavy topic just now.

Maria paused for a few moments before looking at the girl.

"So... you came all this way just to give this to me?"

"... It's not just this thing, is it?"

Sui shook his head slightly, looked at the army in the distance, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"After all... it's come to this..."

How could I possibly miss it?

The war to Exorcise Evil, Eliminate Demons continues.

This massive war began in October.

The scale even reached a million people at one point.

They traversed every inch of the Great Yan land, crossing mountains and rivers, to find and vanquish the Great Beast hidden deep within this land.

Wherever they went, they were almost always successful.

Even if they occasionally suffer a counterattack from the Great Beast, they will always be able to defeat it again with the support of other teams!

Step by step, they reclaimed this land from humanity...

The war continued until November of the following year.

By this time, the Great Beast had been largely driven into a plain.

In its center, several jagged rocky hills blocked the progress of others.

Now, within the Great Yan, the last few Great Beast are trapped inside; they are essentially caged beasts.

Meanwhile, things weren't going well for the Great Yan side either.

Of the original 30,000 special teams, less than 3,000 remain.

There are also occasional shortages of reserve funds, food, and other supplies.

The artillery equipment, which was originally supplied without limit, must now be provided according to the plan.

The war has dragged on for so long that the Yan is gradually becoming exhausted.

War machines cannot operate indefinitely; at this moment, they were all approaching their final moments.

The key to victory lies in who can persevere longer.

By this time, all the teams had gradually merged together.

Finally, Wei Sanzheng led the army.

Maria is also qualified.

After all, her title had changed from general to the now well-known "Exorcist General" in the Yan, thanks to her year of conquest.

Anyone could tell that this suddenly appearing female general was the undisputed number one military force in the entire Yan.

In fact, it was her appearance that turned the tide in many battles against Great Beast.

Although her ability to command troops was not outstanding among the many generals, everyone remembered her name.

For a time, she was the talk of the town.

Many people even felt that Maria was actually more suitable to be the commander-in-chief of this final war.

But Maria refused.

Maria was clearly more suited to be the charging warrior than a leader...

"According to intelligence, there should be only eight Great Beast left inside..."

Inside Maria's tent, Zuo Zheng, clad in armor, was also exhaling.

Her breathing became somewhat rapid, and her previously tired face now showed signs of excitement.

It's almost over...

Everything... is coming to an end!

They are about to accomplish an unprecedented feat!

Their names will be etched into the pages of history!

And such emotions are not unique to girls.

In fact, this sentiment was prevalent throughout the entire military camp.

This decisive battle and the subsequent history became a source of tension and excitement for everyone.

To demonstrate the importance attached to this event, even the current emperor himself came to the front lines of the battlefield, fully prepared.

In one breath... facing eight Great Beasts...

This was a challenge they had never faced before, and one they had to confront.

They have no room for failure!

"Um."

Maria lowered her eyes slightly as she listened to the information relayed by Zuo Zheng.

She exhaled softly, her eyes flickering slightly.

For her, this war was not simple either.

Three thousand specialized warriors, plus nearly ten thousand cannons, and seven warships built by the Hundred Refining Bureau, embodying all the strength and technology of the Yan.

This terrifying firepower is enough to engage in a true main-force battle with any country in the world.

These could even be used to support a battlefield.

However, they were still somewhat overwhelmed when facing eight Great Beasts.

Maria's arrival only slightly increased the odds of winning the war.

After all, even if Maria left again and faced eight of them at once, she couldn't possibly kill them all.

The war is far from over, and we can no longer afford to relax!

But these things didn't make Maria uncomfortable.

She could sense that as the war continued, her and Sui's situation became increasingly precarious.

The day when humanity confronts them is not far off.

At the same time, her connection with the Doll became increasingly chaotic.

She lingered at this point in time for far too long... long enough that the Skyborne Great Beast Gordan, noticed.

If nothing unexpected happens, she will likely have to leave by force soon.

These events combined have shaped Maria's complex emotions today.

But Zuo Zheng to the side, didn't quite understand any of this.

She looked at Maria with some confusion and worry.

Are you... feeling unwell?

"... No, that's not true."

Maria shook her head slightly, looking at the girl in front of her.

After a long silence, she let out a soft sigh.

"Never mind that, has the final date been set?"

"It's settled."

Zuo Zheng knew that Maria was not very willing to participate in the generals' discussions, and the other generals had long been used to Maria, who had a very high reputation and was particularly good at fighting, but did not like to show off.

Therefore, Zuo Zheng usually attends meetings in place of Maria.

Such willful behavior would have drawn widespread criticism elsewhere.

But here, on the battlefield, no one would have any objection to Maria's actions.

In this land of swords and blood, only the victor reigns supreme.

And Maria, on the contrary, had just that kind of confidence.

Her team has never been defeated since they set out!

One reason for this is that Maria herself possessed terrifyingly high combat abilities, far exceeding those of ordinary people.

However, Zuo Zheng also deserves a lot of credit for this.

After all, this girl might actually have some talent; the troops under her command were exceptionally well-organized and powerful.

"Next Monday, once reinforcements arrive, we will launch a full-scale war against those Great Beasts."

"The battlefield is divided into three parts: the assault team, the main force, and the reserve support forces..."

Zuo Zheng spoke, he blinked again, seemingly hesitant.

"We... belong to the raiding party..."

Is that so?

Maria was not surprised by the answer; in fact, she felt somewhat prepared for it.

Just as she had told Sui before, it was impossible for them to truly integrate into the society called human.

Their strength, their extraordinary nature, even just their mere existence, is so different from that of humans.

They are inherently outcasts in this world!

Now that the Emperor of Great Yan has arrived at the front lines, the group has deliberately avoided meeting, and their attitudes are gradually becoming clear.

The other side's arrangement was simply to test just how far Maria's abilities could go.

Maria didn't care about this.

She simply sighed softly, and under the girl's hesitant gaze, she gradually looked towards the rocky outcrops in the distance.