Defying the Fate of Beheading-Chapter 534 - 296: The Seven Disasters of Doomsday, A Plot Thousands of Years in the Making
Under normal circumstances, it’s one thing for an unlucky group like the Tunis Knight Order, which didn’t have any prior agreement, to be transformed into the Curse Binding Legion. Even for the Giant Troll Suicide Squad, which agreed in advance to become part of the Curse Binding Legion, one would expect some to choose to die quietly.
However, something incomprehensible occurred; not a single member of the Tunis Knight Order chose liberation.
The reason why upright and bright characters are admired by many is because people are selfish; those who are truly altruistic like saints are rare.
It’s precisely because people can’t achieve it that they yearn for it.
Whether it’s the Giant Troll Suicide Squad or the Tunis Knight Order, behind their noble conduct are factors like "military orders are absolute" and "protecting their homeland."
Now having achieved their aim, they could choose liberation, but they didn’t take that path, just like how day’s workaholic youths might respond to someone saying:
"Brothers, from today onwards, you are on full paid leave, no need to work."
Your subordinates might hear this but continue to work overtime at their posts.
If there are one or two, one might say they’re insane.
If the entire company does this, they might have fallen under the charm of a succubus.
Thus, the scene was chaotic, even Demigods widened their eyes, scrutinizing the brainwashed members of the Tunis Knight Order.
They were curious about what allure Mr. Mayer had to make these people so obedient.
Louis squinted as he watched the dumbfounded expressions of these Demigods, a hint of amusement arising in his mind.
Normally, such things would not happen; however, the current situation is not normal.
He clapped his hands, gathering everyone’s attention on himself.
"We have obtained definite information; the Abyssal Church’s next target is the Lokeshi Empire."
"According to our investigation, they plan to break the seal of the Underground City and summon Demon King Helmer to the Star Continent."
The atmosphere froze instantly, and the next moment, tumultuous discussions filled the room.
"Targeting Lokeshi Empire? The Lokeshi Empire doesn’t have weaknesses like Tunisia."
This was a doubt raised by an ally of the Loksi Empire, subtly mocking Tunisia and, as expected, receiving cues from members related to Tunisia.
"They want to open the Underground City’s passage? Are they insane? Helmer, that madman, is one of the Four Gods’ Chosen, how dare they?"
This comment came from a country where Demigods had only recently emerged, usually overlooked by the Abyssal Church, and clearly not yet willing to confront the true nature of the Abyssal Church.
"Are they looking for trouble again? If they have complaints, then fight!"
Everyone was stunned, wondering what kind of lunatic dared to boast such bombast during the meeting.
They looked towards the source of the voice, seeing the Sword Master of the Loksi Empire with her legs on the conference table, looking slightly amused.
Oh, it’s the Sword Master, that explains it.
They silently turned away; the Sword Master had always been the representative of martial power for the Lokeshi Empire, strong in her own right, so making such a declaration was understandable.
Seeing the commotion, Louis controlled a magical avatar and, in the guise of the Prince of the Empire, shared a confidential piece of information unknown to outsiders:
"Just a reminder, we have ample evidence that unexpected changes are occurring in the Underground City."
"The Abyssal Four Gods are supporting Helmer more vigorously; you wouldn’t want to wait for Helmer to personally come for you and turn your heads into specimens, right?"
The people exchanged worried looks.
Those present were not foolish and were well aware of the possible impact Helmer’s appearance on the Star Continent could have.
The fact that the Prince of the Ense Empire dared to say this meant they had found crucial evidence, not just fabricating claims.
— After all, without evidence, these claims would be too easy to debunk.
Especially the representative of the United States of Asamading, Ambelas, whose face changed almost instantly.
Historically, they had close relations with the Dark Goddess and the Demon King, and there was even a time when they might have been traitors to humanity.
But precisely because of their cooperation with the Underground City, they understood more than anyone else what kind of existence the King of Monsters in the Underground City was.
To exaggerate, if the elven rulers of epochs past hadn’t changed, it was highly likely they would have appeared on the continent as part of the Demon King Army.
Especially this generation’s Helmer...
Ambelas’ expression changed, and he said solemnly: "Do you have evidence?"
Louis looked towards the direction of the Giant Demon Tribe.
Grand Chief Nuke said solemnly: "What the people of the Ense Empire said is true. We surrounded part of the Abyssal Church’s high-ranking members behind the Giant Troll Suicide Squad and obtained this information through severe interrogation."
Olivia also spoke up: "The strength of the previous Hero Max is recorded by all countries. Frankly, he was a monster who surpassed previous heroes, and his teammates were the best combatants to enter the Underground City at the time."
"But the previous hero’s group suffered devastating blows in the Underground City. Aren’t you curious why?"
The expressions of everyone became serious.
The Underground City is a wonder of the Star Continent; it’s not essentially a geographical feature but a different world.
Those worlds destroyed in the star domain, in their dying cries of despair, attracted the attention of the Star Continent.
And the Star Continent, like a whale swallowing, assimilates those fragmented worlds into its own power system.
In this process, most of the power of the fragmented worlds is worn away.
