King-Chapter 1426 - Two: Obedience in Public and Defiance in Private
Chapter 1426: Chapter Two: Obedience in Public and Defiance in Private
"Summoning an angel to descend?
No!
This is clearly summoning a Fallen Angel!"
The Skeleton Holy Master exclaimed.
Upon receiving the order, his first reaction was disbelief. Though the Clergy had its share of troubles, it had never been so insane.
If "angelic descent" was the Clergy’s trump card, then Fallen Angels were the arch-nemesis of the holy faction.
During the last Holy Mountain battle, due to a miscalculation, all the descending angels fell, leaving the Clergy gravely weakened.
As if that weren’t enough, they are now actively causing angels to fall. If this news got out, not only would the Continent of Aslante be shaken, but the Angel Clan would also be furious.
Ordinary people assume angels are the voice of the Divine Spirit, the same entity, but that’s pure nonsense.
The Divine Spirit is the Divine Spirit, angels are angels, completely different species.
If one has to say there’s a relationship, then angels are merely followers of the Divine Spirit, or rather, tools of the Divine Spirit.
"Norman, don’t be so surprised!
Angels are creatures from another world; their descent to the Continent of Aslante already breaks the rules and necessitates a price.
In the past, when we summoned angels, we always had to pay a heavy price.
Given the Holy Court’s current situation, you know it well. These prices are clearly not something we can bear now.
To summon a large number of angels, we must find ways to reduce costs. As for whether they will fall or not, that depends on their own disposition.
There was a contract between the Holy Court and the Angel Clan in the Ancient Era; if there was a better choice, His Holiness the Pope wouldn’t be fishing the pond dry either!
To throw the continent into chaos, just summoning Fallen Angels isn’t enough; other extra-dimensional creatures must also be lured over.
The focus should be on the three major nations; once they’re in turmoil domestically, they’ll naturally withdraw their troops.
Besides the Human World, arrangements have also been made for the Different Races. When these extra-dimensional creatures descend, they will certainly tear open spatial rifts to bring more exotic creatures to this world.
With the entire continent plunged into chaos and all parties reshuffled, the Holy Court will have a chance for revival!"
Upon hearing the masked man’s words, the Skeleton Holy Master fell into contemplation. The name "Norman" hadn’t reached his ears for decades.
He didn’t expect that hearing it again would bring about such a crazed "doomsday" order.
It’s no exaggeration; the influx of countless extra-dimensional creatures poses a life-and-death test for all life on the continent.
"This is madness!
If we proceed like this, we won’t be able to control the subsequent developments in the situation at all.
Whether it’s the Fallen Angels or other extra-dimensional creatures, their actions on the continent are beyond our control.
If the situation spirals out of control, it could spell catastrophe for the Holy Court and even the entire Human Race!
Rather than taking such a risk, I suggest persuading His Majesty, imploring the elders to return and mediate disputes.
Even if the relationships have strained, they came from the Holy Court, and they won’t likely watch it perish!"
Norman earnestly pleaded.
The Skeleton Holy Master could commit all sorts of evil, but Norman was the most devout follower of the Lord of the Dawn, striving to cleanse the Holy Court of "rebellious stains".
"Enough, Norman.
These matters aren’t your concern. What needs doing now is executing the orders, first summoning the extra-dimensional creatures!
Not just your Skeleton Society, but all factions under the Holy Court will take action, contributing to the defense of the Holy Mountain!
You don’t have much time left; you must gather enough offerings within three months to initiate the summoning in the Northern Continent!"
The mysterious man spoke coldly.
In this world of survival of the fittest, there’s no room for mercy. For the volatile Clergy, flipping the table is dangerous, but not flipping it is death.
...
Almost simultaneously, hidden forces of the Church branches across the continent received the same orders.
A storm brewing across the continent began to take shape, yet the national armies busy looting remained oblivious.
The focal point of their discussions constantly revolved around how much you gained today, how much I gained today.
Perhaps due to the bountiful spoils, once everyone marked out their own territories, they all behaved in a very "noble" manner.
During breaks, the reforms initiated by the Alpha Kingdom government also became a topic of discussion, although not mainstream.
Reforms are quite common among nations, but the Alpha Kingdom being singled out for discussion owes to its status as a major nation.
A powerful kingdom at its peak suddenly decided to carry out internal reforms, which in itself was quite sensational.
However, recalling the military reforms the Alpha Kingdom initiated a few years prior, it came as no surprise to anyone.
Internationally, Caesar IV is portrayed as an enlightened reformist monarch.
Initiating reform now aligns perfectly with his persona. Discussing this topic carried hidden agendas.
Many occasions deliberately guided the topic, provoking considerable ire among participating Kingdom Aristocrats.
And then, nothing followed.
The "seeds" of conflict were planted, yet reason prevailed. The more each side inflamed tensions, the calmer the Major Nobles of the kingdom became.
Their potential competitors’ sabotage signified fear; the Alpha Kingdom was already strong enough, and becoming stronger might make absorption of the Orc Empire no longer a dream.
At that point, even without their participation, the Five Nations Alliance would possess the strength to counter the Alien Coalition.
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