As dawn approached, several barrels of fine wine had been emptied. The table was a complete mess.Vicar's expression was peculiar as he said, "Your Grace, it's been so long. That extraordinary assassin you mentioned, why hasn't he returned yet?"Sean's face darkened. He had a sinking feeling that the assassin had likely met his end—a complete embarrassment on his part.Vicar consoled him, "Honestly, it's understandable. Lavinia isn't easy to kill. She has a powerful protector hidden in the shadows."I almost captured her during the battle earlier, but a mysterious expert stepped in and stopped me. I could sense that person was at least my equal.""What?" Sean was astonished.Vicar's explanation gave Sean a chance to redeem his dignity, and he felt slightly better."What's next? I still have other extraordinary talents under my command. Should I send them after her?" he asked."No need." Vicar shook his head. "Since Lavinia has a mysterious protector by her side, sending more pe
Lavinia's eyes lit up."That's a good idea. I definitely can't just sit back and do nothing. If they want to come after me, then I'll fight them head-on.""I'll report it immediately," Odin said.He quickly organized detailed materials and sent them to the Ministry of Defense. To ensure everything went smoothly, he even printed hard copies and arranged for a special unit to personally deliver them to Drammore.…A commotion was happening in the grand hall of the Ministry of Defense in Drammore."What the hell!" Adam, the chief commander of the Ministry of Defense, was stunned.He immediately summoned the key decision-makers of the ministry, and everyone rushed over, assuming Bukmond's defenses had fallen and the forces of Tylland had broken into the territory.Instead, Adam threw a stack of documents onto the table. The others stared at them in disbelief."What do you think?" Adam asked."This has to be a joke!""3,000 casualties taking out 800,000 enemies? Even if you're ex
The entire nation celebrated, and the country was in an uproar.This was undoubtedly a historic event.3,000 casualties in exchange for the lives of a million enemy soldiers from Tylland. No matter how one looked at it, it was worth it. It was a monumental gain, a victory written in blood.Throughout history, there had never been such an overwhelming victory achieved with so few against so many. Now, it had happened. This was an event that would go down in the annals of history, immortalized for eternity."Ms. Mosley is invincible!""Ms. Mosley is unbeatable!""Unstoppable!"On this day, the entire nation was given a public holiday. The people cheered, singing Lavinia's praises, showing their unwavering support, and showering her with love. It was a scene that could only be seen once in a century.Lavinia's prestige had reached its peak.At the same time, the major players in Drammore were deeply shaken.Just as Odin had anticipated, this incident caused those who had been
The stone door was massive and heavy. The material it was made of seemed exceptionally unique.Gideon hesitated. Even if he threw a full-force punch at it, he wasn't sure he could break it open. It might take a lot of effort. This made him incredibly curious.If the door was this sturdy, the contents hidden behind it had to be extraordinary.He glanced sideways at Winter. He had long suspected that she had an extraordinary background and identity, but this wasn't the time to ask. Eventually, the truth would come to light.The stone door fully opened. A cold, ancient, and desolate air rushed out, carrying the weight of time.Winter walked in first, and Gideon followed closely behind.He realized that this hidden chamber was enormous. It was more like an underground palace, filled with weapons as far as the eye could see.Gideon picked up a longsword. He flicked it with his fingers, producing a crisp, soul-stirring resonance."What a sword!" he exclaimed in admiration.He inspec
The submarine was plunging rapidly. Everything ahead was pitch-black. Nothing could be seen.Even though the submarine emitted light, it failed to penetrate the endless darkness, as if the blackness absorbed everything.To Gideon's amazement, the temperature was dropping sharply. The air itself seemed to solidify, and the clusters of ice spikes blocked their way.Yet, the interior of the submarine remained at a normal temperature. The vessel was incredibly sturdy. Neither ice spikes nor ice walls could impede its progress.A loud boom rang out.However, Winter remained calm.A massive, thick ice wall loomed ahead. She immediately pressed the attack button.The submarine fired a dazzling energy beam. In an instant, the ice walls shattered. The terrifying energy beam illuminated part of the space.The submarine plunged into seawater, and its speed gradually stabilized.Gideon was stunned. The energy beam just now was incredibly powerful, like a weapon straight out of a sci-fi mo
Winter kept piloting the submarine, searching for something.At first, Gideon was full of excitement, marveling at the deep-sea scenery. But over time, he grew tired of it. Eventually, he began meditating to maintain his peak condition.He had no idea how much time had passed. It seemed Winter intentionally avoided activating any time-tracking devices to keep him from growing impatient. Still, he estimated that two days had already gone by."Come quick!" Suddenly, Winter's shout snapped Gideon out of his meditation.He got up, walked over, and looked outside. His eyes widened instantly.In the waters ahead stood a massive black portal. It was wide and seemingly endless in height because the light couldn't reach its top. The sight was overwhelming.Bathed in the eerie green glow of the surroundings, paired with the oppressive atmosphere, the portal resembled the gates of hell, making Gideon's skin crawl.However, Winter was ecstatic. "We're so lucky! The route was correct."Gide
"Die!" Winter shouted sharply.In an instant, the submarine shook violently, and a powerful energy beam shot out. Like a bolt of lightning, it pierced through the seawater. In a mere moment, it struck the sea beast.The previously indestructible scales now seemed as fragile as paper, offering no defense whatsoever.The scales were pierced through. Then, its flesh.The massive body was directly penetrated by the energy beam, leaving a ten-foot-wide hole. Blood spurted out, and the sea beast howled in pain.However, it wasn't over yet. The residual energy within its body wreaked havoc, destroying the sea beast's internal organs.In Gideon's line of sight, the beast's enormous and mangled body thrashed about, churning the seawater while letting out an ear-piercing wail that seemed to cut into one's eardrums."What a terrifying power!" He was astonished.He wouldn't have stood a chance if he had faced that Particle Cannon. What an incredible feat of advanced technology."Bloodboun
Winter didn't argue and nodded. "Fine. That leaves the other half. If we can slay another sea beast with an inner core, two inner cores should be enough to satisfy you.""I'm looking forward to it."Gideon realized that the inner core of a sea beast was indeed highly beneficial for cultivation. Such treasures were the more, the merrier.However, relying solely on himself in the depths of the ocean to hunt a top-tier sea beast with an inner core was extremely difficult. Moreover, the Particle Cannon wasn't something that could be fired without limitation.Therefore, Gideon could only fantasize about obtaining another inner core without truly expecting it.The submarine continued moving forward. A flush of excitement appeared on Winter's pale face, the color a reflection of her emotions.Gideon was deeply curious. What could possibly be in these depths to make her so eager?"We're here."It was unclear how much time had passed when Winter's shout snapped Gideon out of his meditat
Gideon made a move as he spoke, and a few energy cannons were shattered.Orabella exclaimed, "You know about energy cannons and even particle cannons? Have you heard of the Spirale Clan?""Who do you think you're looking down on? Why wouldn't I know?""What's your connection to the Spirale Clan?""Oh? Are you that interested? If so, we can stop right here and find a place to talk." Gideon smirked.He had his own plans. Draven didn't know the exact location of the Spirale Clan. He only had a few clues. So, searching blindly in the Asgard Plains would be too difficult.However, The Light Council was different. The most powerful and mysterious force in the world might actually know where the Spirale Clan was.Orabella held a high position in The Light Council, so she might know something.This was crucial for Gideon.Orabella, after a brief moment of thought, stopped in her tracks. There was no escaping. Even if she managed to get away, she would end up in a miserable state.Tha
"Run!" Orabella shouted in alarm.Gideon had vanished, but she didn't believe he had been blown to ashes. He must have escaped.Sure enough, scorching flames burst underground, transforming into two thin chains, shooting toward Orabella and Leomer. They looked small, but the pressure they exuded was immense. Even their armors felt like they were about to melt.These flames were from the Earthcore Flame. It wasn't just any Earthcore Flame. It was the purest essence of fire, its temperature unimaginably terrifying.Without the Solar Titan Physique, there was no way to resist it. Even touching or getting too close would severely wound the body."Attack!" Leomer roared fiercely.Unlike Orabella, he didn't retreat. Instead, he faced the Earthcore Flame head-on. His greatsword slashed out, releasing waves of sword energy. The attacks intertwined, forming a vast web, attempting to shred the Earthcore Flame to nothing.Gideon sneered.Leomer had grossly underestimated the Earthcore Fla
During this time, Umbra was more than capable of seizing the advantage with a fierce counterattack.All things considered, Orabella and Umbra were evenly matched. If they fought, it would be a fifty-fifty struggle."Who exactly are you?" Orabella was furious. She looked disheveled. It was something she had never experienced before. "Are you truly willing to become a mortal enemy of The Light Council? That is not a wise decision."Gideon grinned. "This isn't about me and The Light Council anymore. It's about me and you. I must subdue a genius like you and keep you by my side.""You!" Orabella's face burned with shame and fury.She was a divine maiden, the high and mighty Legion Commander of the Regnandi Legion. In all her years, she had never been subjected to such humiliation and offense. "You will pay for your words and actions!"Gideon laughed. "You still say such naive things at a time like this? How laughable!"The Solar Titan Physique within Gideon erupted, its energy pour
"Is that so? I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully, it won't be as weak and useless as that so-called Decree of Decay!" Gideon remarked.He stood tall within the prison of light, making no moves, simply waiting for the next decree.This was his first clash with a powerhouse from The Light Council. He was eager to see their true abilities.After all, The Light Council was one of the most powerful and mysterious factions in the world. This was exactly the kind of intense battle Gideon craved. Only through such encounters could he push his limits and force himself to grow."You won't be disappointed." Orabella spread her arms wide, chanting once more, as she issued another decree, "Mind Shatter!"In an instant, Gideon's mind reeled as if struck by lightning. A splitting headache tore through his skull. His vision darkened, and his thoughts grew hazy.It didn't stop there."Attack!" The three Cardinals seized the opportunity to launch a relentless, coordinated assault.Gideon snorte
"You have a good physique, but it's still far from enough." Gideon sighed.In an instant, a chill ran down Vicar's spine. The next second, his fist shattered completely.Vicar let out a miserable scream, echoing through the canyon, making everyone's skin crawl.Gideon still hadn't let go.Vicar's expression turned ruthless. He knew if he didn't make a decisive move now, the consequences would be disastrous. He decided to sever his own arm and retreated at full speed."Generalissimo Tancred!" The two dukes rushed forward.At this moment, Vicar scowled. It was not just from the pain but from the overwhelming humiliation. The mighty Vicar had been forced to cut off his own arm, and in front of The Light Council, no less. What a joke!Suddenly, Orabella spoke up, "You're strong."She stepped forward. A faint halo of light surrounded her, making her seem divine and untouchable."But it is unwise to stand against The Light Council.""My apologies, but it was The Light Council who c
Nothing but ants? Vicar and the others froze.They had just been called nothing but ants. It was unbelievable. This was the first time in their lives they had ever heard such an insult. Their fury, especially the Cardinals', erupted like wildfire."How arrogant!""Do you think you're invincible just because you ambushed Leomer?"Gideon had defeated Leomer head-on, yet to them, it was nothing more than a sneak attack.However, Gideon couldn't be bothered to argue. He stepped forward. A divine, overwhelming energy radiated from him, and the surrounding temperature skyrocketed under the sheer heat of his presence."The Light Council? Heh! That's all you amount to. I heard you're backing Tylland, stirring up troubles at Dasovia's borders. You've got some nerve!"At the end of the day, Gideon was still a Dasovian. In foreign lands, protecting his homeland's dignity was not just his duty. It was his responsibility."Who are you?""Gideon Snow."Just two words from him felt thundero
Across The Light Council, aside from the Pope, no one else at his age had mastered the seventh level of the Divine Light Blade. This included the ten Legion Commanders. Even the extraordinarily gifted Orabella hadn't reached this level.Yet, Leomer had succeeded!"The seventh level…" Orabella's gaze flickered as she murmured, "Leomer truly is formidable.""With this skill alone, when Leomer steps down as Legion Commander, he will have a chance to become an Envoy of Light."The Envoy of Light was a special title and position. The Pope personally nominated the candidates, who were then elected through a vote.This role was not bound by The Light Council's regulations. Envoys of Light answered directly to the Pope, who had full authority over them.Though they held no official power within The Light Council, their status was unquestionably high as the Pope's most trusted aides. Some had even gone on to inherit the title of the Pope. Throughout The Light Council's history, many Envoy
The Guardian Legion of The Light Council held immense significance. It was one of the most crucial legions. Its duty was to safeguard The Light Council.However, for Leomer Peele, there was one person he vowed to protect above all else. That person was Orabella.Now that he had her approval, Leomer had no reservations. Gripping his massive sword, he strode onto the battlefield."Divine Light Blade." Leomer's long hair stood on end as his greatsword radiated brilliance.All he did was a simple vertical slash with no elaborate technique. Yet, with this single downward strike, it was as if the world had split apart. A sword energy wave spanning 880 yards materialized out of thin air.In an instant, the combined energy of the champions was severed."Dragon Severance!" Leomer swung his sword again.It was still a simple sword movement, but this time, it was a horizontal slash. The massive energy dragon formed by the champions, already split open, was now completely severed. It collap
At this moment, deep within the Great Rift of Death, in a territory filled with a sinister presence, a group of men and women were trapped. Their bodies bore various degrees of severe injuries."They're attacking again!" Ian gritted his teeth.Seeing another terrifying energy blast descending upon them, the champions once again joined forces to shatter it. However, they were truly reaching their limit.They fled there upon being pursued by Tylland's army and The Light Council's elite forces, only to be found and trapped again.The Light Council had somehow acquired a batch of high-tech weaponry that was capable of firing powerful energy beams, leaving the champions in utter misery.Outside their encampment, a group of figures radiating overwhelming power loomed atop a small hill.There were three Cardinals of The Light Council, two Legion Commanders, Tylland's supreme commander, and two royal dukes of Tylland. It was a total of eight elite powerhouses."The time is about right.