The Evolution Of A Goblin To The Peak

Chapter 1117 Chaos in the Goddess Palace

In the Bound Camp...

Souta held the transmission talisman in his hand. A feminine voice echoed softly from it.

”Souta, weʼve completed everything you instructed. It was a huge help in strengthening our Dark Oculus Legion. In the Hebrei Kingdom, weʼve gained some ground,” Lumilia reported.

”Thatʼs good to hear,” Souta said with a smile.

”So, whatʼs our next move?” Lumilia asked.

”Hmm...” Souta rubbed his chin, trying to recall everything he knew about the Giza Continent.

He was aware there were many hidden secrets there, but he didnʼt know their exact locations. Most of what he knew came from discoveries in the game or from forums he had read.

”Whatʼs the current strength of the Dark Oculus Legion?” Souta asked.

”Letʼs see… Our strongest member is still Yanagi Shina. Sheʼs currently at the Seventh Shackle Realm. Bryan and Yujin can hold their own against opponents at the Sixth Shackle Realm. As for me, Iʼm at the Fifth Shackle Realm, and Brando is at the same level. Lynn is currently at the Fourth Shackle,” Lumilia explained slowly, outlining the legionʼs overall combat power.

Souta listened quietly, not interrupting.

No wonder she said the Dark Oculus Legion had gained power in the Hebrei Kingdom. After all, they had a Hero-rank expert in their ranks—and Bargan Hevifield backing them.

Souta listed a few things he remembered for them, tasks they could clear to further strengthen their forces.

”When will you return, Souta?” Lumilia asked softly.

”Soon...” he replied.

That was his plan. He would return to the Giza Continent before heading to the Mars Archipelago. The Great Barrier was about to vanish, and many forces would rush in.

”Probably sometime next month...” he added.

”Iʼm looking forward to it. Iʼm sure Lynn will be happy to hear that too,” Lumilia said, her tone brightening.

”Yeah, me too.”

”You know, thereʼs this one girl who sticks to Bryan like glue. He mentioned he helped her once. And then thereʼs Brando—he got called back by his family because of his fiancée…”

”Wait, what?!” Souta interrupted, surprised.

Lumilia and Souta chatted for a while longer before ending the call.

Souta placed the transmission talisman in his pocket and looked out the window.

”Hm... A lot has happened to them, but it seems theyʼre doing well. Thatʼs good.”

From Lumiliaʼs report, the group was currently away from the war, focusing on the tasks he had assigned them. It was the better path for now—offering more benefits and opportunities to grow stronger once completed.

Still, there was a slight issue with Brandoʼs family. Yujin had gone with him, just in case he needed support.

Souta stood up from his chair when a knock echoed from the door. He opened it to find Alice and Vashno standing outside.

”The higher-ups are summoning you,” Alice said without delay.

Souta nodded.

It was time.

”Wait for me.”

With that, Souta left to meet the higher-ups of the Bound Camp.

As he entered the meeting room, the conversation inside came to a halt. All eyes turned to him—each gaze heavy with the pressure of Hero-rank power. The air buzzed with tension.

ʼAs expected...ʼ Souta raised an eyebrow, quietly gauging the atmosphere.

”Take a seat, Hero-candidate,” Kyveli said, her voice calm but authoritative.

”Thank you,” Souta replied politely, taking his seat without hesitation.

Kyveliʼs gaze swept across the room before she began. ”The giants have officially joined the war. Theyʼve begun rampaging across our territory. Itʼs time we remind them of their place.”

Her voice rang out clearly, filled with unwavering resolve.

”Weʼve already destroyed several titan settlements,” she continued. ”Now, itʼs time to add the giants to that list. Any who stand in our way—will be eliminated.”

The room remained silent, every Hero-rank expert listening closely.

”We will launch a full-force assault against them,” Kyveli said, then turned her eyes to Souta. ”Hero-candidate, you will be part of this campaign. It will be your chance to earn greater achievements—and bring you one step closer to becoming a Hero.”

Souta nodded silently.

The war against the titans in the Land of Eternal Spring was nearing its climax.

At this very moment, hordes of titans marched in every direction, laying waste to anything bearing Olympusʼ mark. With the giants now allied to their cause, the enemyʼs military power had risen to a terrifying level.

The higher-ups had made their decision—they would end this war once and for all.

They were mobilizing every available warrior. Even retired veterans had returned to the battlefield, answering the call.

”Everyone! Prepare yourselves!” Kyveli declared, her voice carrying the weight of war.

Souta knew exactly what was coming.

This would be a massive battle. One so critical that even Goddess Athena herself would join the fray. Countless lives would be lost in the coming days.

But he had confidence in his allies.

Alice and Vashno were both here, and they had the strength to endure. Each had reached the Sixth Shackle Realm.

Alice, in particular, had become a formidable force. She had awakened her Archetype and mastered numerous high-level skills. Her Dream Power, combined with potent Elemental abilities, made her a dangerous opponent. If she fully unleashed her Demon Form and techniques, she could even go toe-to-toe with a Walpurgis Night Witch Elder.

As for Vashno, his strength lay in his speed and the powerful skills he had acquired during his expedition. Like Alice, he possessed both Dream Power and high Elemental affinity, making him a formidable warrior on the battlefield.

Fortunately, Eztein and the others were not present. The upcoming battle would be brutal, and the death rate among warriors below the Fourth Shackle Realm was expected to be extremely high.

Suddenly, the doors to the meeting room burst open with a loud slam.

All eyes turned sharply toward the intrusion, brows furrowed in irritation and alarm.

A warrior stumbled in, panting heavily, sweat dripping down his face.

”Huff... Huff... Excuse me, sir—My Lady—thereʼs an emergency!” he said, struggling to catch his breath.

”Speak!” Kyveli commanded, her tone sharp and urgent.

”The Goddess Palace... itʼs in chaos! People dressed in the Gluttony Armyʼs insignia have attacked the city!”

”WHAT?!!”

Shock rippled through the room. The atmosphere turned deadly serious as every Hero-rank warriorʼs eyes widened in disbelief.

Attacked by the Gluttony Army?

For a moment, it felt like everyone had misheard.

”The Goddess Palace is being attacked!!”

Silence blanketed the room. No one moved. No one spoke. The words hung in the air, heavy and unreal.

But it was no mistake.

This message hadnʼt just been delivered to the Bound Camp—it was spreading rapidly, reaching every command center and higher-up across the entire Land of Eternal Spring.

ʼHere it is…ʼ Souta closed his eyes and took a deep breath, his mind racing. This was the moment he had anticipated.

Kyveli and the other leaders suddenly stood from their seats, their auras flaring with urgency.

”Thereʼs an emergency! Immediately gather all available warriors—we march for the Goddess Palace!” Kyveli shouted.

The calm shattered. Alarms rang across the territory. The entire Land of Eternal Spring plunged into a state of emergency.

Countless warriors—ranging from the highest-ranking elites to fresh recruits—were dispatched to the Goddess Palace.

Though the Gluttony Army had suffered devastating losses during the campaign in Fengdu Land, their sudden reappearance threw the entire region into chaos. The presence of titans and giants in the Land of Eternal Spring only intensified the volatility.

The carefully constructed plans of the higher-ups unraveled almost instantly.

The last known activity of the Gluttony Army was in the Land of the Angels. No one had expected them to surface here, and certainly not like this. It could only mean one thing:

The Ruler of Gluttony had set his sights on something—and whatever it was, it couldnʼt be good.

...

Kyveli abruptly dismissed the meeting, and the room emptied in an instant. Everyone rushed to prepare for the emergency deployment to the Goddess Palace.

Kyveli, however, didnʼt wait. As one of the Goddess Heroes, her strength was crucial—she vanished without a momentʼs hesitation.

Souta quickly found Alice and Vashno and delivered the grim news.

”What...?!”

”The Gluttony Army has appeared?!”

”Yeah,” Souta said, nodding grimly. ”The situation just turned for the worst.”

His expression told them everything they needed to know—it was beyond dangerous.

As the two packed potions and supplies, Souta stood over them, his tone firm.

”Whatever happens out there... prioritize survival. The battlefield is complete chaos.”

That was the truth. Power meant nothing if they didnʼt live to use it again.

Alice and Vashno nodded, their expressions serious.

An hour after the announcement, Souta, Alice, and Vashno departed. They stepped through the portal and arrived near the Goddess Palace.

Ohm!!

The moment they arrived, a massive explosion erupted in the sky, followed by violent waves of energy that rippled through the air.

”This is much worse than I thought...” Vashno muttered.

Surrounding the vast City of the Goddess Palace were numerous base camps, each swarming with activity. Countless battles raged across different sectors, the entire area engulfed in chaos and conflict.

Explosions and screams echoed through the air.

Souta looked up to see Kyveli locked in battle with a powerful giant overhead. Not far from her, Division Commander Cicero hovered in the sky, unleashing a relentless barrage of spells against the enemy ranks. Above the palace, the Guardian Beasts of Goddess Athena floated, radiating immense energy.

On the enemy side, titans, giants, and the Gluttony Army were wreaking havoc across the land, their combined numbers swelling to over a million.

”Souta!”

He snapped out of his thoughts and glanced at Alice. ”Survival comes first. Alice, Vashno, go around and help the other warriors evacuate the civilians.”

The civilians were dying one by one under the intense pressure of battle. They needed help more than anything.

Alice and Vashno nodded, understanding that Soutaʼs concern was for their safety. In a situation like this, the chances of dying were high.

Souta watched their backs as they disappeared. Once they were gone, he stretched his arms and turned his head.

Warriors were appearing through the portals, arriving one after another.