Be Better Prepared.

However, Theresis was in the lead, and the black man beside her both frowned.

A moment later, while the others were still waiting, Theresis took the initiative to wave her hand.

"You can go out now."

"Um?!"

Theresis's words made everyone's eyes widen in surprise.

Ah?!

You... you want us to leave?

"This person's identity is special... there's no need for excessive vigilance."

Theresis didn't explain much; she simply shut everyone up with a single sentence.

The group exchanged glances and then hesitantly left.

After all, the current state of the Kazdel Military Committee is largely due to Theresis, which is why Theresis has a unique position here.

They naturally dared not have any conflict with them.

But as everyone left, they couldn't help but glance at the two people on the other side, their expressions serious.

Although they were saying they were leaving, they didn't actually accept each other; instead, they became even more wary.

If he does anything unusual, the rest of the group won't let him off easily.

Soon, only a few people remained in the meeting room.

Theresis didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

"Is something wrong with her that warrants you revealing your existence...?"

Theresis's current status is not only due to his sister being the Demon King, but also inseparable from his own abilities.

Back during the Defense of Kazdel, he had seen the priest come and tell Maria some information... and it was from that time that things began to change to some extent.

Although he didn't know the specifics of what happened back then, he was certain that the priest and Maria had reached a certain level of cooperation at that time... and probably still are now.

At that time, he was wary of the priest and later secretly investigated his background and identity. After learning about what happened in the Banshee Capital, he even considered bringing the priest to his side.

Unfortunately, he never saw the priest again after that day.

Now, the priest has actually revealed his identity.

Considering Maria's actions a few days prior, he had reason to suspect that the priest had appeared to deliver a message to Maria.

And that is indeed the case.

After nodding, the priest gently laid the Doctor, who was almost vomiting, down and took a small step back.

He knew that, due to his status and other reasons, Theresis could not possibly fully believe his words.

But the Doctor, who came with Maria and has a clean record, might be able to provide some information.

The Doctor remained calm, and although he was about to vomit, he took a deep breath and lowered his voice.

"Sealing off the city... that's her order."

Without explaining the reasons or the necessity, the Doctor knew that in an emergency, no superfluous words were needed; simply issuing orders was sufficient.

Any unnecessary words will only prolong one's thinking time.

And that was indeed the case. After a moment of silence, Theresis quickly gathered a few people and immediately issued orders.

"From this moment forward, the entire city is under the jurisdiction of the Military Committee. No one is permitted to enter or leave without orders!"

"Yes!"

Although the soldier was puzzled, he nodded in affirmation.

After doing all this, Theresis turned to look at the Doctor, whose face had turned pale.

"What does she mean?"

"Um."

"... Do you know what she did after she issued the order to lock down the city last time?"

"... I know."

The Doctor paused for a few moments, then took a deep breath.

The massacre of 400,000 people... This has become a legendary story in Kazdel... It's still being corroborated by survivors, but in a few hundred years, it might be considered a myth by future generations.

But that's not the point. The point is that since Maria has given such an order, it's very likely that Maria will repeat what she did to the Allied Forces.

None of them can escape!

Theresis knew this, but still chose to lock down the city.

Although he and Maria often clashed, he believed that Maria had considered things carefully when it came to matters of principle.

Theresis didn't say anything more. After nodding slightly to confirm that the Doctor hadn't exaggerated the message Maria had sent back, she continued to ask questions.

"... So, what exactly happened?"

"It's Gordan, isn't it?"

Before the Doctor could speak, the figure sitting next to Theresis suddenly spoke.

The slightly hoarse voice made the Doctor freeze in place.

The woman chuckled softly.

"What? You've forgotten?"

She slowly removed her hood, revealing a woman's figure inside.

"Priestess?"

Upon seeing familiar faces again, the Doctor's face lit up with obvious joy.

She took two steps forward, trying to get to know the other person again, but only for a moment before she stopped.

She stared at him silently, her eyes somewhat dazed.

She was indeed very happy to be reunited after so long, but at the same time, she also had to face a problem.

Its own civilization, or... Terra's civilization...?

The Doctor looked up at the two people in front of him.

Theresis and Priestess...

The two seem to have reached some kind of agreement and are temporarily cooperating, but the Doctor is certain that Theresis has absolutely no idea about Priestess's true purpose...

After all, what she's doing is destroying the entire Terra civilization...

The Doctor wouldn't question this... In every aspect, Priestess is far superior to her. She is resolute, decisive, and can pronounce the extinction of a race without hesitation, or she can show mercy... provided that the other party doesn't affect her.

The Doctor had no doubt that if one day she or he became an obstacle to the revival of civilization, Priestess would take ruthless action.

You hesitated.

Seeing the Doctor's actions, Priestess also spoke, his tone somewhat disappointed.

She still believes in the Doctor, believes that he is like Doctor, and will lead their civilization through disaster.

But now it seems the Doctor is starting to hesitate...

"Perhaps... we have a new option."

The Doctor hesitated before speaking. She hadn't forgotten her mission, but... perhaps they didn't need to sacrifice the current civilization.

Judging from Maria's behavior, she may very well possess some kind of power to counter Gordan... This can be seen from the importance that the 'Gordan' incarnation attaches to Maria.

If they could, they certainly had other, more suitable ways to revive their civilization and their people!

The Doctor wanted to try and persuade Priestess.

But her words disappointed Priestess even more.

"You... betrayed me..."

As she spoke, her hands fell slightly to her sides, her slightly cold gaze silently fixed on the Doctor...

The atmosphere at the scene gradually froze.

369

Chapter 369 Make More Preparations

"You betrayed... Doctor..."

Priestess looked at the Doctor calmly, his words carrying a complex mix of emotions.

Disappointed? Yet somewhat prepared.

Priestess knew the Doctor's personality... She was intelligent, but even more emotional. In the selection process of Originium Project, they were also chosen as the more rational and more emotional side.

The two must be balanced to make appropriate decisions.

In fact, it was because she knew this that she understood why Kal'tsit had shown such a shocked expression when she discovered that the person who had been awakened was herself and not the Doctor.

"..."

The Doctor did not respond, but simply pursed his lips and looked at Priestess in front of him.

At this moment, two people who should trust each other the most are standing on two paths that are not yet clear whether they will ever intersect.

Priestess has decided what she wants to do, but... the Doctor hasn't been able to give his answer yet...

She was still hesitating.

They also realized that the people in this world were just like themselves.

But the choices that the two people can make are different.

"You're always so naive... Although I don't dislike it when you're like this, sometimes I still really wish you could stand firmly behind me."

Priestess let out a breath, a smile returning to his face, as he tried to ease the slightly tense atmosphere.

After meeting the Doctor, she communicated in their language, which neither Theresis nor the priest could understand. However, out of consideration for themselves, they tacitly gave way and did not interrupt the conversation.

But the Doctor wasn't really interested in that.

She took a deep breath and shook her head vigorously.

"This is not the time to talk about these things, Priestess... Danger is coming!"

"Danger?"

Priestess tilted his head, his half-smile suggesting he was asking the Doctor what danger was.

Without further hesitation, the Doctor spoke immediately.

"It's Gordan... Gordan is about to descend!"

"Gordan?"

Upon hearing the Doctor's words, Priestess paused for a moment.

Although she maintained a calm and composed demeanor from the moment she appeared, she had to admit that the Doctor's words still left her somewhat bewildered.

Gordan?

The one who destroyed their homeland? The Gordan destroyed everything from the Precursor Civilization?

Is He... about to descend?

How is that possible?!

Priestess instinctively wanted to deny it, but seeing the Doctor's tense expression, he frowned slightly as well.

After a moment of contemplation, she finally spoke.

Are you sure?

"This is what Maria discovered through her investigation."

The Doctor knew his understanding and involvement in this world were still too limited, and the feasibility of his words might not be very high, but... if Maria had investigated this matter, then it should have a lot of credibility, right?

"Under Maria's leadership, we uncovered this organization. Just now, as we were preparing to raid their hideout, we discovered that their leader was Gordan! And she herself admitted it. Maria is currently trying to stop her. We've returned to deliver a message..."