Volume 2, Chapter 10 – The Transmitted Image, and Someone with Ulterior Motives

On the outskirts of Breitzel Valorsouls Cemetery, as the memorial ceremony concluded, the families of the deceased and important figures from the Covenant gradually left the sorrowful grounds.

Among them,

Was Greemir Sevitt, who had come specifically to pay his respects to a friend.

As the fifth Celestial Augur Knight of the Westivian Covenant, Greemir’s status was now far from what it used to be. He was not only the first heir of the Sevitt Syndicate but also one of the Covenant’s most powerful combatants.

Because of this,

After leaving the cemetery, numerous local officials and high-ranking figures from the Covenant’s central government gathered around Greemir, eager to curry favor with the newly ascended Celestial Augur Knight.

In the past, Greemir would have reveled in such flattery. But now?

In this place of mourning for Lianna, how could he possibly enjoy such things?

Not only that, but hearing the endless praises only made Greemir clench his fists in anger.

If only,

If only he had been this strong back then! How could he have watched helplessly as Lianna and her daughter were devoured by the Abyss?! Now, even with his newfound power, what could he possibly change………………

Thinking this, anger and emptiness filled Greemir’s heart.

However, just then, Greemir suddenly stopped in his tracks, his expression shifting to one of shock as he turned to look in the direction of the Veiled Domain.

“What’s wrong, Lord Greemir?” A few officials nearby, noticing Greemir’s sudden change in demeanor, couldn’t help but ask.

Of course,

Greemir had no interest in responding to them. Instead, he remained focused, staring intently ahead.

That direction…

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Wasn’t that where Celestial Blight Ulutiel and Terran Malevolence Gaia Lobir had clashed before?

—“What on earth is happening now?”—

Meanwhile,

In a mansion within the capital of the Westivian Covenant, a red-haired man in a black coat leaned casually on a sofa.

Sipping a glass of fine red wine, he thoughtfully examined a report in his hand.

Staring at the images captured by the Astral Chalice Network, particularly the picture of the terrified twins, the man narrowed his eyes slightly.

“When was this taken?” the man asked indifferently.

A maid standing nearby smiled and replied,

“Just a few minutes ago. A beam of light erupted without warning from a region in the eastern part of the Veiled Domain. The beam briefly dispersed the surrounding miasma and interference fields. The Astral Chalice Oculus hovering high above happened to capture this moment.”

As she spoke, the maid respectfully poured more wine into the man’s glass.

“Enmm, I see.”

“Is there a problem, Lord Moande?”

“Heh.”

Hearing this, Moande chuckled softly.

“Nothing, just feels a bit coincidental, that’s all. The Astral Chalice Network for monitoring the Veiled Domain was only recently set up. The Astral Chalice Oculi, with their stealth capabilities, haven’t been deployed in large numbers yet. And yet, one of them just happened to be near the site of the incident? Heh~”

“That’s not unusual, Lord Moande,” the golden-haired maid said with a charming smile.

“That area is where Ulutiel and Gaia Lobir had their great battle, so it’s a key monitoring zone. Currently, three Astral Chalice Oculi are taking turns scouting that region.”

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“Alright, I must be overthinking it.”

Returning his gaze to the report, Moande couldn’t help but express his surprise:

“But honestly, those two children are still alive? What a surprise…”

Identical faces, beautiful silver hair, and one red and one blue eye.

Upon seeing these distinctive features, Moande immediately recognized the identities of the two children.

“Miya and Weiya… I truly didn’t expect this.”

“It is quite unexpected.”

The maid nodded noncommittally.

“We thought they had been devoured and digested by the Abyss along with Lianna during that incident. Who would have thought they’d show up here? I really don’t understand how they survived back then.”

Thinking this, the maid’s eyes also filled with deep confusion. It was unheard of for anyone to survive after being swallowed by a Vassal-tier monster.

“It’s not just about surviving. They’ve grown up to this point… in the Veiled Domain, no less.”

“In the heart of Terran Malevolence Gaia Lobir’s territory…………… How on earth did they manage that?”

“Who knows? Perhaps…”

A faint smile crept onto Moande’s handsome face, his expression turning sly.

“They were raised by the Terran Malevolence herself?”

“You must be joking. You know how much that monster despises Divine-Graced Maidens. She’s been hunting them down relentlessly. There’s no way such a creature would raise twins with Augury Force.”

“Heh, true…………… Forget I said anything, Luluce.”

“Understood, Lord Moande.”

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Luluce replied respectfully. At the same time, a bold guess formed in the maid’s mind.

“However, living in the Veiled Domain, surrounded by miasma, for eight years… In history, only Elegy managed to endure the corruption for over a year.”

As she spoke, a glimmer of excitement appeared in the maid’s eyes.

“Elegy, who could control the Sacred Stone, barely lasted a year. Yet these twins have endured for eight? Could it be that they’ve truly developed ‘Primordium’ within them?! This is absolutely huge news! We must inform Lady Duan immediately!”

“Yes, this news should indeed be relayed to her.”

Moande nodded slightly.

However, as he nodded, an almost imperceptible glint of something unusual flashed in his eyes.

In the next moment,

As Luluce prepared to activate the information transmitter on her bracelet, Moande casually spoke up, interrupting her actions.

“By the way, how many people know about this information?”

“We followed your orders strictly. As soon as the recording was made, we reported it directly to you. So, currently, only we and the few operators monitoring the Astral Chalice Network are aware of this.”

“Well done, Luluce.”

“It’s my duty, my lord.”

“Oh, and those operators… they’re still in the underground control room, right? I believe their shift doesn’t end until tomorrow afternoon?”

“Yes.”

“I see.”

“Is there a problem, Lord Moande?” Seeing Moande’s unusual line of questioning, the maid blinked in confusion.

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“There is a slight issue.”

Moande nodded directly.

“I need to apologize to you, Luluce. I hope you can forgive me.”

“Huh??”

Hearing this, confusion deepened in Luluce’s brown eyes.

“Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?”

“Because I might have to do something… that betrays your trust.”

“Huh? Lord Moande, what are you……………”

—“Crack”—

With a crisp sound of bone breaking, before Luluce could finish her sentence, Moande’s hand shot out like lightning, abruptly gripping her neck. With a slight squeeze, Luluce’s neck snapped.

“Why……………?”

Before she could even process what had happened, Luluce, who had served by Moande’s side for over a decade, collapsed to the ground. Her eyes, filled with shock and disbelief, quickly lost their light.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t let Lady Duan know about this… not yet.”

As he spoke,

A golden-red glow flashed in Moande’s eyes, and golden-red flames suddenly erupted, engulfing Luluce’s body and reducing it to nothingness.

After this, Moande continued to wear his elegant, charming smile as he calmly left the room. While heading to deal with the remaining operators, Moande pressed the earpiece on his ear, activating its communication function.

—“Mr. President, please gather all the Celestial Augur Knights. I have important news to share with them.”—