The Last King Of Darkness-Chapter 1498 - 717: War of Gods_2

Rod snapped back to reality, immediately pulling back his hand. In front of him, Teresa had opened her eyes, looking at him with a gentle smile. Her red hair swayed beside her ears, giving her a noble yet charming appearance.

"You’re awake, Teresa. How do you feel now?"

Teresa didn’t seem to mind Rod’s actions. She looked at her hands, Spiritual Energy changing effortlessly at her fingertips. Although it was a very slight change, she could sense that her Spiritual Energy was no longer weak, but in an intermediate state between weak and strong.

The resonating Soul Trait was transforming her Spiritual Energy, emitting a characteristic of a more potent Source.

"Did I succeed?"

Ryanbeck immediately rushed forward, exclaiming with joy, "Yes, you succeeded, Teresa! You finally became the Commander. The White Spirit Inheriters aren’t without a future anymore. Megan the fool was wrong. You are our pride, the pride of the Taboo Armament!"

Golden light flickered within Teresa’s soul as the 14th-level Spiritual Energy spread out. She said joyfully, "I am a Commander now. I can enter the real battlefield... Little Rod, it was you who helped me, right?"

Rod laughed, "Yes, Ryanbeck asked for my help, and I came right away. I didn’t expect it to be you. We haven’t seen each other for a long time... It’s great to see you again, Sister Teresa." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Golden glimmers appeared in Teresa’s eyes as well. She spoke softly, "Yes, it’s been a long time, Little Rod. You are already the Fire Son, your name resounding through Trolian. You are the strongest new star, a great hero of humanity. Your power has far surpassed mine; elder sister can no longer press you down and tear your clothes."

Her tone was full of regret, as if it was a pity that she could no longer do such a thing.

Rod felt a bit awkward. Once, there was a hidden branch involving the Spiritual Woman Group with many beautiful women, and Teresa especially liked to tear off his clothes while he was training, causing the women to watch in amusement. Now it felt like something from a previous Epoch.

"Uh, but now we can fight side by side, just as we promised before."

Teresa smiled, "Yes, as your follower behind you, after all, I am a strong Monarch, without the power of a Commander, I couldn’t keep up with you."

Rod nodded, "Thankfully, you took the leap that nobody else dared to take. Your courage really commands respect."

Teresa raised her eyes slightly, but before she could speak, Ryanbeck cut in: "Yes, Teresa is the bravest warrior in our Taboo Armament..."

In his mind, Asa immediately said, "This man is lying. The Quantification wasn’t her intention; she most likely did it under his coercion. This path is unprecedented and extremely dangerous. He probably did it because of the resource conflict between you."

Rod’s face turned grim immediately.

"Ryanbeck, I’ll give you one chance. If you don’t tell me the truth, I can punch your head off, and Royal City won’t trouble me. Replacing the Leader of Taboo Armament isn’t hard at all."

Ryanbeck’s face turned deathly pale at once. He could see the indifference and coldness in Rod’s eyes, obviously indicating that, to him, the mere Leader of Taboo Armament was as insignificant as dust, with neither outstanding potential nor reputation, nor irreplaceable ability.

It wasn’t a threat, just a statement.

Upon realizing this, Ryanbeck’s psychological defenses collapsed immediately. Like pouring beans from a bamboo tube, he told Rod everything that had happened.

It turned out that after receiving Rod’s support, the Taboo Armament still showed no improvement. Meanwhile, Great Priest Megan’s Calier was highly effective in contrast, prompting Royal City to consider dismantling the organization, returning the Silver Oath to its pure role — suppressing the Abyss.

In order to continue, he had no choice but to take a risk, forcing Teresa into an unprepared Quantification. As long as an individual could emerge from the White Spirit Inheriters who was a Commander, it proved this path was promising, and Royal City wouldn’t terminate the path.

But the ill-prepared Quantification failed from the start, with Teresa quickly descending into collapse. Ryanbeck had to seek help from Rod, which led to what transpired later.

After hearing it, Rod wasn’t surprised, as it aligned with what Asa said. It made sense for an Ancient Evil Thought versed in manipulation to deduce the ending from the start.

Although Ryanbeck’s actions weren’t a severe wrongdoing, forcing Teresa into danger was something Rod found very displeasing, so he said,

"Alright, I won’t hold you accountable, but Teresa will no longer be a member of Taboo Armament from now on. She will join my Black Battle Group."

Ryanbeck’s face turned ashen immediately: "This... this, Lord Rod, Teresa is my trump card..."

Rod looked at him coldly, "Do you have a problem with that?"

Ryanbeck bowed his head, wilting like a frost-bitten eggplant: "I, I understand."

Rod continued, "However, considering your merit, my material assistance will not cease. If you lack any soul material, you may come to me. If there are new White Spirit Inheriters undergoing Quantification, you can find me, and I will assure their ascension."