Volume 2, Chapter 27 – The Man in Command on the Flagship

“We’ve detected spiritual energy fluctuations from Greemir and Chris in the central area, as well as energy waves from Forgiving? Oh ho, it seems the situation isn’t as clear as we imagined.”

“No matter, just continue monitoring.”

“Oh, Shawn Ge found Lianna? So quickly? That’s excellent news. Have him bring Lianna to the flagship immediately.”

“Compassion has been spotted up ahead?”

“Hang in there a bit longer, we’ll arrange support for you right away.”

At this moment,

In the command room of the Hallowed Sigil Vessel, the flagship hovering above the Xiweiva Covenant’s main forces.

Moande, seated in the commander-in-chief position, was smiling as he gazed at the projected map of the Veiled Domain. As various reports reached his ears, Moande issued orders in a methodical manner.

Upon learning that the Second Seat Celestial Augur Knight had found Lianna, Moande displayed a rare look of surprise.

As expected of Shawn Ge, his efficiency is quite high.

As for Compassion suddenly appearing and causing trouble at the front, it was probably also for Lianna, right?

But regardless, we can’t let you tear apart our battle lines like this.

Thinking this, Moande reached out and touched the communication button on the control panel. In the next moment, a cool yet melodious female voice echoed in Moande’s ears.

—”Mr. Moande, you’ve suddenly called for me. Have you detected the Terran Malevolence’s whereabouts?”

“No, Hilgena.”

Moande shook his head:

—”Then why?”

“A Vassal Tier Corrupted Beast has appeared—it’s Compassion. That monster is rampaging at the front line and has already torn the first battle line to pieces. Our country’s four Celestial Augur Knights are currently searching for Ailiya and the others near the Forsaken Metropolis as planned. So…”

—”You want me to help stop Compassion first?”—

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“As expected of the Divine-Graced Maiden of the Maretide Kingdom, you understood quickly. Although I didn’t want to expose you too early, we can’t let our battle lines be torn apart like this.”

—”I understand, Mr. Moande.”

After a simple response, Hilgena ended her communication with Moande.

As the communication ended, Moande thoughtfully gazed at the projected map of the Veiled Domain.

From the current situation,

All four Celestial Augur Knights had already charged into the interior of Visas city, and two had already released their power and begun fighting.

With so much spiritual energy in turmoil, Gaia Lobir… still hasn’t reacted?

It seems this monster is even weaker than we imagined.

If that’s the case,

“If the Divine-Graced Maiden’s power is also released? Adding another stimulus, would there be a reaction?”

Sigh,

Give me some sign,

With no reaction at all, where am I supposed to find you?

Right?

…….

Seeming to have thought of something, Moande’s lips curved upward involuntarily, revealing a strange smile.

Just then, the command room’s long-closed door quietly opened, and a powerful yet familiar aura drifted into Moande’s perceptual range. This field commander slowly put down his coffee cup and glanced to the side.

Looking at the gray-haired middle-aged man who had already arrived at his side.

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This man was none other than Shawn Ge, who had just teleported out of Visas city with ‘Lianna.’

“Well done, Lord Shawn Ge. Finding Lianna so quickly—as expected of the experienced Second Seat, your efficiency is truly admirable.”

“You flatter me, Mr. Moande.”

Despite harboring suspicions about this commander from Paradise Manor, Shawn Ge still maintained basic courtesy on the surface.

“It’s not so much about efficiency as it is about luck. The situation inside Visas city is completely different from what we imagined.”

“Oh? Then I must look at the video recordings later.”

“May I ask you a question, Mr. Moande?”

“Go ahead, Lord Shawn Ge.”

“Why send Lady Hilgena out now? Shouldn’t she be standing by at high altitude, as a countermeasure for when the Terran Malevolence appears? Exposing the Divine-Graced Maiden’s aura now is not a good idea.”

If exposed near the main force, wouldn’t the Terran Malevolence rush over and involve the entire main force?

Seeming to understand Shawn Ge’s concerns, Moande shook his head helplessly:

“I had no choice. With the Vassal Tier suddenly attacking, I could only ask Hilgena to handle it. Only a Divine Departure Realm expert can deal with a Vassal Tier.”

“Then why don’t you go yourself?”

Shawn Ge narrowed his eyes, speaking somewhat sternly.

“Moande-Samcrozzi. You are one of the first generation Celestial Augur Knights, one of the ten strongest people of Yao Xing back then. After training in Paradise Manor for a thousand years, even if you haven’t broken through to the Divine Graced Realm, you should still have the strength to deal with a Vassal Tier, right? Both Lady Alice and Lady Xi Xuan possess the strength to confront multiple Vassal Tiers single-handedly.”

“Hehe.” Sensing the questioning tone in Shawn Ge’s voice, Moande shook his head helplessly.

“I’m sorry, you may have misunderstood me. While I am indeed a first-generation Celestial Augur Knight, I’m different from Alice and the others. In the ‘Fall’ incident a thousand years ago, I injured my foundation. Now I no longer have the strength I once had.”

As he spoke, Moande candidly extended his hand to Shawn Ge.

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“If you don’t believe me, why don’t you test it?”

Looking at Moande’s hand and his expression full of helplessness and bitterness, Shawn Ge ultimately didn’t take the hand to test, but instead sighed as if accepting fate.

“I understand. I apologize for misunderstanding, Mr. Moande.”

“Haha, it’s fine. Your thoughts are quite normal. After all, most people are still accustomed to treating me as some legendary figure.”

Moande waved his hand, speaking with apparent indifference.

“The only useful thing about me now is perhaps my experience in dealing with the Vassal of Earth. Otherwise, President Lakbi wouldn’t have asked me to be the commander-in-chief for this operation.”

“Vassal of Earth… Terran Malevolence… Lord Moande, if Gaia Lobir really appears, do you think we can destroy her?” Taking a deep breath, Shawn Ge asked quietly. Even the renowned Celestial Augur Knight seemed particularly uneasy when discussing this topic.

“Whether we can or not, we have to try. After all, this is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity.”

Moande couldn’t help but clench his fist tightly.

Like almost all humans, Moande also hoped to eliminate the Terran Malevolence.

However, his reasons were slightly different from other humans.

Everyone knows that the Terran Malevolence is extremely sensitive to the aura of a Divine-Graced Maiden, and once awakened, the Terran Malevolence would immediately rush to destroy her upon sensing her aura. But what people don’t know is…

Gaia Lobir is equally sensitive to Moande’s aura, perhaps even more so!

This is why, for the past millennium, he had no choice but to keep a low profile, hiding in Paradise Manor.

It is also why he dare not actively go to deal with Compassion.

Undoubtedly, Moande had had enough of this life in hiding.

Since your consciousness hasn’t perished… let me give you a hand.

A lingering specter,

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Heh, hehe, hehehe…….

“Lord Moande?”

On the other side, seeing Moande’s expression growing increasingly cold, Shawn Ge couldn’t help but ask with concern.

“Are you alright?”

“Ah, it’s nothing, nothing. I just got a bit excited, hehe.”

“Excited? Is it because you can avenge your brother now?”

“Brother?”

“You know… the Alabaster Sovereign, Lord Tom Robertson. During the ‘Fall Incident’ years ago, didn’t he sacrifice himself to protect you?”

“Ah?”

Hearing this name, Moande was momentarily stunned. But in the next second, he couldn’t help but nod repeatedly:

“Yes, Tom Robertson… that’s him. Yes… just thinking about avenging my brother makes me excited. Anyway, this isn’t the time to discuss this…”

Moande clearly didn’t want to continue on this topic. He directly shifted his gaze from Shawn Ge back to the projected map in front.

“Apart from your group, the other Celestial Augur Knight squads aren’t progressing very smoothly. Not only have they not found Ailiya and the others, but they’ve also been attacked by Corrupted Beasts. Speaking of which, didn’t you bring Lianna back?”

“Yes.”

“Bring th

e Lady Divine-Graced Maiden over, will you? I have some questions I’d like to ask her.”