Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys

Chapter 1586: Chapter 547: The Origin of the True Gods (Part 2)

Now Hiram has successfully stepped into the level of a Dawn Wizard, naturally, he will no longer tolerate it.

”This... but that doesn’t mean the other side can defeat the ’King of Tyrannosaurs’, right?” The elder looked embarrassed but still insisted.

”Heh, the other side is a rare Metal Series Dawn Wizard and, at the very least, exists at the Late Dawn level.”

”What! But... how is that possible? There are only a few old Dawn Wizards at the late stage on the Empire’s side, and I’ve never heard of anyone named Rein...”

Including the elder holding the blue crystal ball, the other Dawn Wizards who had never met Rein looked at each other, all showing a look of astonishment.

”Heh!” Hiram ended with a laugh and immediately became silent.

Just as Sword Saint Terrio was planning to mediate, suddenly, a messenger reported at the tent entrance.

”Report! Urgent news from the Imperial City!”

”Come in!” Terrio frowned. He had instructed earlier not to be disturbed unless it’s important, clearly, the messenger knew the urgency.

”Sir, just yesterday, eight Divine Incarnations descended on the Dragan Empire’s Temrael, preventing Empire Emperor Carlos II from ascending to Demigod; a fierce battle erupted with the Empire, although the divines were eventually repelled, the Empire suffered heavy casualties... furthermore... Empire Emperor Carlos II has perished!”

”What!”

Upon hearing the news, the eyes of the Federation’s strong ones widened, their mouths slightly open, and they all stood up.

Because the news was simply too shocking!

”Everyone, it seems we must speed things up.”

”The situation is several times worse than we imagined!”

”Today, Evil Gods can descend on the Dragan Empire; on some future day, they might descend upon the Federation. By then, how will we fend them off?” Sword Saint Terrio looked around solemnly and spoke.

”I agree with Hiram Crown’s opinion, to contact the Empire and seek joint exploration, and to quickly take control of the Floating City!”

”I also agree! If Lord Rein can join, I think the exploration progress will greatly improve.” Hernandez nodded and said.

...

Temrael, at the Bixiu Mechanization School base.

After comforting his family, Rein first went to review some information about Full Moon Wizards and then returned to the secret room at the school base.

After such a brutally deadly battle, Rein felt a sense of unease and urgency.

The intensifying revival of Evil Gods has left the Empire unstable.

Rein first attempted to sketch the ’Steel Heart’ Advanced Meditation Method Fifth Layer model again, and soon, he was quite pleased to find a great progress increase.

On his first attempt, he directly increased the progress by thirty-three runes, reaching four hundred and forty-five Will Runes.

”The transformation of spiritual power is complete, and indeed, provides a significant boost to the Advanced Meditation Method.”

Half a day later.

Rein advanced the progress to four hundred and seventy-nine runes, quite close to the final five hundred and twelve runes.

”It is estimated that in ten days or half a month, I will be able to complete the fifth-layer model sketch.”

”However, I need to find a sufficiently safe place to ascend.”

Ascending to Demigod has a key step which requires time to complete the quasi-divine essence formation process, for Rein, this means the formation of the ’Steel Heart’ within his mental sea.

Rein is uncertain whether the system will directly assist him in completing this step.

Instant completion would be best, but if not...

”If even the Imperial Palace is not safe, then what is a suitable place?” Rein frowned, pondering.

At this moment, Rein’s chest’s communication mark began to blink.

”Oh? Empire’s High-Level Meeting?” Rein slightly sensed, raising his eyebrows and said.

...

Half an hour later.

Inside the Imperial Palace conference hall.

The Dragan Empire was convening its first high-level meeting after the battle in the Imperial City, chaired by the ’Red Queen’ Menia.

Rein was attending this level of meeting for the first time, and the discussions were important intelligence inclusive of the entire Empire.

”After we recalled most of the Imperial Guardians to the Imperial City two days ago, provinces such as Wazi, Nome, and several others have experienced multiple incidents with over a thousand casualties, with severe civilian deaths and injuries.”

”The Black Flame Cult, Secret Snake Sect, and other various cults are acting very actively; we need to immediately deploy personnel to curb them. Otherwise, the situation will become more severe...” Marshal Alfred said.

”But this time, in the Imperial City battle, four Imperial Guardians were killed; more than nine Five-Colored Giant Dragons fell... eighty-two Death Griffin Knights, four hundred and thirty-two Palace Guards... three thousand two hundred and thirty-three buildings destroyed...”

”Now, trying to stabilize the Empire’s situation is likely difficult.” An elder from the Military Department said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing these numbers, Rein also fell silent!

This battle not only cost the Empire the brave and bold Emperor Carlos II, but also brought considerable casualties and losses to the Empire...

”Regarding this matter, does anyone have any effective solutions?” Menia on the main seat frowned slightly and asked.

”Well... should we consider cooperating with one of the Evil Gods, thus inciting dissatisfaction from others and causing internal strife?” At this time, an elder in noble hunting attire suggested.

”Impossible! The essence of cooperating with Evil Gods is to let the people, or parts of them, believe in them. Not to mention how the people will be gradually twisted by the Evil God’s will, even the Goddess Church cannot be easily accounted for.” An Imperial Guardian immediately opposed.

”This would not only shatter the long-established understanding between the Empire and Goddess Church, but also, the loss of faith would further slow down the revival of the Seasonal Wind and Ocean Goddess.”

”I think we should consider that with the current absence of the Goddess, relying solely on the Dragan Empire is difficult to sustain the current turbulent situation.” Another noble elder with slicked-back hair said solemnly.

”Everyone may not be aware, but the Empire is already severely damaged, tax revenue has dropped by thirty percent, and a lot of farmland has become deserted due to frequent cult activities... this situation is even more severe in remote areas...”

The statement from the Minister of Internal Affairs caused many present to furrow their brows.

Although the Imperial Guardians have long walked far on the Transcendent path, ordinary people are the foundation of the Empire’s existence; without a large population, it’s impossible to nurture a vast number of transcendent beings.

Soon after, several people continued to speak out, be they Empire officials or Imperial Guardians or Royal Family elders, there were many differing opinions.

For a moment, the scene divided into two factions, but supporters from both camps had their respective rationales.

At this time, Elder Ivan pondered for a moment and suddenly asked Rein:

”Lord Rein, what is your opinion on this matter?”

Upon hearing Elder Ivan’s inquiry, other Imperial Guardians, Empire department heads, and even Princess Renala all turned their gaze towards Rein.

Only then did they realize that Lord Rein, who shone brightly during the Imperial City battle, had not spoken at all.

Although Rein is extremely young, his strength showed itself vividly in the Imperial City battle, and additionally, Lord Rein seems to have earned Prince Menia’s trust.

”Ladies and gentlemen, this is my first time attending a high-level meeting, initially I wanted to listen more and speak less.”

”However, since Elder Ivan has asked me to speak, I would like to ask everyone a question regarding the origin of true divinity, like the Seasonal Wind and Ocean Goddess, does anyone know about this?”

Upon hearing Rein’s question, many were confused.

After all, the question Rein asked seemed unrelated to what they were previously discussing.

”The origin seems untraceable, but according to sparse records in ancient texts and most documented true divinity origins, the Seasonal Wind and Ocean Goddess should originally come from a human female powerhouse who gradually ascended.” After pondering for a moment, Walkmas replied.

”Lord Walkmas’ profound knowledge earns my admiration; I also just learned about this yesterday while going through ancient books.” Rein bowed slightly to Walkmas in acknowledgment.

”Lord Rein, is this your intention?” It seemed Elder Ivan realized something, his eyes widened as he asked.

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