Volume 2, Chapter 19 – The Malevolence Has Been Severely Injured—This Is a Once-in-a-Thousand-Years Opportunity

“Eliminate the Terran Malevolence? Mr. President, are you serious?”

The blonde girl gasped, her voice trembling as she asked.

Eight years ago,

Their forces had been overwhelmed by the Vassals of Celestial Blight. Back then, they couldn’t even handle Vassal-tier enemies, and now they were being asked to eliminate the most terrifying Malevolence? For a moment, the blonde girl seemed unable to believe what she was hearing.

“Miss Chris, please believe me. I wouldn’t joke about something like this.”

“Mr. President, may I ask where your confidence comes from?”

Chris pressed her forehead, her tone anxious.

Facing this question, Lakbi simply met her gaze and shook his head without hesitation:

“No, I don’t have confidence.”

“What?”

Chris’s eyebrows twitched.

“……”

“In a war against a Malevolence, there’s no such thing as absolute certainty. If you’re waiting for a guaranteed victory, you’ll be waiting forever.”

Although his own strength was only at the fourth tier, Lakbi fearlessly stared down Chris, the Fourth Seat of the Celestial Augur Knights, and overpowered her with his presence.

“You must understand, this is absolutely an opportunity.”

“The two Malevolences fought to a stalemate, something that hasn’t happened in a thousand years.”

“And unlike Celestial Blight, Gaia Lobir doesn’t have many Vassals. The area where the Dawn Dominion Pillar erupted isn’t filled with the aura of Corrupted Beasts like Cinderfloat Isle.”

“Gaia Lobir only has four Vassals… and the most fearsome of them, the Black Witch, recently appeared near the Maretide Kingdom-Ronafis. That monster isn’t guarding the Terran Malevolence.”

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“And what about the other three Vassals? Whether it’s Mercy, Forgiveness, or Hatred… we haven’t detected their cursed energy fluctuations for eight years. What does that tell you?”

“It means those three Vassals were likely killed in the great battle eight years ago.”

“A Malevolence without Vassals to protect her, and severely injured? This is a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity!”

“Of course, these are all speculations based on the current situation. But even if they’re just speculations, so what? If we’re wrong, we’ll just escape with the Divine-Graced Maidens. But if we’re right…”

“We strike while she’s weak!”

As Lakbi finished his speech, the four Celestial Augur Knights present fell into silence.

Chris said nothing more, slowly lowering her head.

Another knight, wearing a hood, also nodded repeatedly, clearly agreeing with Lakbi’s reasoning.

Without taking risks,

How could they ever defeat a Malevolence?

After observing the reactions of the knights, Lakbi nodded in satisfaction and continued:

“But you don’t need to worry. Since we’re planning to take on the Terran Malevolence, we won’t be going in unprepared.”

“At your level, you should already know about the successful testing of the purification weapon, ‘Rachel.’ That weapon is a game-changer against Corrupted Beasts. For the upcoming operation, Greemir’s Sevitt Syndicate has provided the military with thirteen ‘Rachel’ units.”

“Not only that, but we’ve also communicated with the Prime Minister of the Maretide Kingdom. Their Divine-Graced Maiden, Shiljena, will be assisting us.”

“The Divine-Graced Maiden of the Maretide Kingdom?”

Shawn Ge frowned in confusion:

“Having the Maretide Kingdom’s Divine-Graced Maiden assist is certainly a good thing, but… what about our new Divine-Graced Maiden?”

“As for her…”

When asked this, a faint glimmer of something unusual flashed in Lakbi’s eyes. But quickly, the President composed himself and shook his head helplessly:

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“Her powers aren’t stable yet. She’s not suitable for this operation at the moment.”

After a brief dismissal, Lakbi swiftly changed the subject:

“In any case, this operation is absolutely confidential. Before the operation begins, no one outside this room can know about it—not even your own subordinates. This must be handled with the highest level of secrecy. We all know that the Terran Malevolence has planted many spies within our ranks through the ‘Salvation Game.’ If those human traitors learn of this and pass the information to Gaia Lobir, all our efforts could be for nothing. So, do you understand?”

“Understood, Mr. President.”

The Celestial Augur Knights responded respectfully one after another.

“Good.”

Lakbi nodded,

“Now, let’s move on to the specific arrangements for this operation. First…”

Several hours later, the sealed doors of the conference room finally unlocked and slowly opened.

After stepping back into the daylight, Shawn Ge walked over to a glass wall, his expression complex as he gazed at the capital’s scenery and the distant horizon—the direction of his hometown.

After a moment of silence, Shawn Ge took out a pendant hidden under his clothes and looked at the photo inside.

It was a picture of a boy around ten years old.

“Wanting to go home and celebrate a birthday with the family… why is it so hard? Heh, heh…”

Shawn Ge couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh.

He had promised his son he’d be home for his birthday this year.

But now,

It seemed this bad father would have to break his promise again.

—“Next time, Xiao Jie, next time… next year, I’ll definitely be home for your birthday.”

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Meanwhile,

Unlike the heavy expressions of Shawn Ge and the other Celestial Augur Knights, Greemir clenched his fists, his heart filled with excitement. His steps quickened, forcing his subordinate, who had been waiting for him at the door, to jog to keep up.

“Young Master Greemir, what was discussed in the meeting? You seem so happy.”

The subordinate, Richie, asked curiously.

“Well, it’s because… uh, no, I can’t tell you yet.”

Remembering the President’s instructions, Greemir quickly swallowed the words he was about to say.

“Is it that important?”

“Yes.”

Greemir nodded without hesitation.

Of course, it’s important!

This operation is to rescue Lianna and the others! Back then, I wasn’t strong enough and could only watch as Lianna and her daughter were devoured by Forgiveness and taken deep into the Veiled Domain. But now? I’m no longer the same person!

With my strength at the mid-level of the Divine Departure Realm, I’ve truly entered the ranks of the world’s top powerhouses.

This time,

—“Lianna, I will definitely save you!”

Clenching his fists, Greemir solemnly made this vow in his heart and quickly left the government building.

However,

Just a few steps outside the government building, as Greemir gradually regained control of his emotions, a strange look appeared on his face.

Wait a minute?

That new Divine-Graced Maiden… wasn’t she said to be a new protector bestowed upon the Westivian Covenant by the heavens? Someone to replace Lianna and protect the Covenant?

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But if Lianna and her daughters are still alive…

Why did a new Divine-Graced Maiden suddenly appear?

For a moment, a wave of intense confusion spread through Greemir’s mind.

Meanwhile,

Inside the council chamber,

After the four Celestial Augur Knights had left, President Lakbi didn’t immediately leave to attend to his busy duties. Instead, he sat in silence for a few minutes.

Then,

Taking a deep breath, Lakbi glanced sideways toward the back of the room.

“You’ve arrived?”

As the President spoke, a red-haired man with his hands behind his back stepped out of the shadows with elegant steps. He reached out and patted Lakbi’s head with a playful smile:

“Indeed.”

Though displeased, the President could only allow the man to continue.

“Are you satisfied now, Lord Moande?”

—“Heh, well done, Mr. President.”

—“…”