The six High Priests, having finalized their arrangements, finally relaxed the tension that had gripped them for some time.
Although the plan to create a true strongest "8th Tier Eternal Angel" had failed, the "7th Tier Eternal Angel" had encountered no issues.
That's right!
They had once believed that "Dominion Authority Angel" was the highest tier of Angel, never imagining that "8th Tier" Angels existed.
Even with this secret revealed.
The Theocracy lacked any faith-based magic chanters of this caliber internally, forcing them to cooperate with the Holy Kingdom, utilizing the power of High Priest Quielte, and then employing the "Great Ritual."
Therefore.
To summon an "8th Tier Angel," they could only do so in conjunction with the Holy Kingdom.
"Those filthy forest elves!"
"Damn traitors!"
At the conference table, the voices of two High Priests, filled with intense hostility, rang out.
"Rest assured, everyone."
"We have already established a base near 'Crescent Lake,' the location of the Elven Capital."
"As long as we dispatch Eternal Dominion Authority Angels with Demon God-level power, the self-important forest elves will be unstoppable."
No!
There was still one significant problem.
The other High Priests were not as worried; the thought of "that child" brought a sense of reassurance to everyone present.
Especially after experiencing the "Magic Tree Incident"!
While there were indeed irregular actions, such as unauthorized movement into the Tove Great Forest, if not for such actions.
The "Darkness Scripture" would have been completely annihilated by the enemy.
The Divine General Captain would have been captured alive by the enemy, along with the legacy items of the Six Gods, and the losses would have been immeasurable.
Even now, with most members of the "Darkness Scripture" having died once, and with Lady Kerry completely dead, the nation's overall strength had weakened.
Were it not for the existence of Eternal Angels with "Demon God power," the nation would have needed several years, even decades, to recover from such losses alone.
"That child..."
Water High Priest Schedding trailed off, a bitter smile appearing on his aged face: "What is she doing now?"
Due to her "appearance," the old man often inadvertently treated her like a child, but in reality, her age surpassed everyone present.
"As usual."
Fire High Priest Benise responded softly.
"...Yes, it's also an opportunity for her to avenge her mother."
"Truly, I wish I could have strongly advised the High Priests back then, to have not raised her with such a personality."
"The main culprits are those forest barbarians, aren't they!"
After discussing the main agenda, the High Priests engaged in a brief chat. The reason they were so readily prepared to go to war with the Elven Kingdom was not solely to prevent the possibility of a two-front war in the future; it was also because, after the "Magic Tree Incident," the existence of Killing Death had become increasingly crucial to the entire Theocracy and to humanity.
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
"...!"
"Sec... Huh?"
Just as the High Priests were about to raise their hands to vote, the glasses on Dark Shrine Priest Chief Maximilian's nose suddenly emitted a blue glow.
This situation drew everyone's attention.
"Wait a moment."
Dark Shrine Priest Chief Maximilian frowned, quickly stood up, and left the conference room.
Approximately ten minutes later.
Dark Shrine Priest Chief Maximilian returned to the conference room.
Seeing his solemn expression, the other High Priests' nerves tensed up once more.
"There is some bad news."
Dark Shrine Priest Chief Maximilian did not conceal it and quickly reported to everyone present the intelligence transmitted by a spy located in the Kingdom:
"The Kingdom's First Prince, Babuluo, was suddenly attacked and severely injured, but he has been saved from danger."
Upon hearing this.
The other High Priests exchanged glances. Some wore thoughtful expressions, while others looked confused, but none spoke.
Dark Shrine Priest Chief Maximilian clearly had more to say.
The attack on the kingdom's prince was a major event in the Re-Estize Kingdom, but for their Theocracy, it was nothing significant.
What's more!
Even if severely injured, with healing magic and various potions, a person wouldn't die. They might even be back on their feet in no time.
Even if they did die, that First Prince wasn't an ordinary person. He was a skilled warrior who could be resurrected through "Resurrection Magic."
In short, it wasn't a big deal.
"The kingdom's Princess Lana, known as 'Golden,' has been dispatched to the Council State, escorted by a small team led by General Renners and Warrior Captain Gazef."
Dark Shrine Priest Chief Maximilian's words immediately cast a pall over the meeting room.
"Dispatched to the Council State? Did I hear that right!"
"Are the kingdom's people suspecting the attack on the prince is retaliation from the Empire?"
"What a joke! Even if that were the case, why dispatch to the Council State to request their help?"
"Haven't they just achieved a great victory!"
In an instant, the High Priests erupted into a heated argument.
This was an extremely serious matter. At its smallest, it was the kingdom giving the Council State an opportunity to interfere in national affairs. At its largest, it was allowing the Council State, a terrifying enemy, a chance to meddle in human affairs!
"Cough! Cough!"
Water Cardinal Schedding coughed heavily, suppressing the noisy arguments. "First, we need to clarify a few things!"
"Why would the kingdom take such an action?"
"Is the attack on the First Prince related to the Empire?"
"Why was Princess Lana sent?"
These three questions caused all the High Priests in the room to wear thoughtful expressions.
The individuals present were all at the pinnacle of their nations and were intelligent people. They quickly found their own answers to the questions at hand.
Earth High Priest Raymond said with a cold face, "Those degenerate fools are likely worried about retaliation from the Empire. Even with the presence of strong individuals like Renners and Gazef who can significantly boost national strength."
"In terms of overall national power, the Empire still far surpasses the kingdom. If that Empire's guardian deity were to act, Renners and the other two wouldn't be able to stop them!"
"That's right," Wind Cardinal Dominic nodded, a glint flashing in his eyes.
"The attack on the First Prince was probably not done by the Empire. It would bring them no benefit, nor is it the style of that Blood Emperor."
"Was it the work of the noble faction? Or did the Royalist faction itself have problems? Or perhaps someone just had a moment of madness!"
Fire High Priest Benise's eye wrinkles tightened as she let out a cold sneer. "Those fools in the kingdom!"
Such a cold description.
Caused all the High Priests present to display their disgust towards the kingdom itself.
"The problem is! Why was that 'Golden' princess sent!" Light Cardinal Ion spoke without any emotional fluctuation.
This was the question that concerned everyone!
The title "Golden" was not just a description of Princess Lana's beauty, but also a compliment to her intelligence.
In the kingdom, a nation as porous as a sieve, the intelligence of Princess Lana had long attracted the attention of the Theocracy.
However.
Previously, it was merely at the level of "attention."
It wasn't that she wasn't taken seriously, but rather due to her status. She was like a canary in a cage, or a beautiful vase.
"Canary," "Vase"!
Such evaluations meant that Princess Lana, whether she liked it or not, could only exist as an accessory.
Her only value was likely to represent the royal family in a marriage alliance with a powerful noble.
"Escorted by Renners and Gazef, it signifies the kingdom's upper echelons support this move. Damn it! Those fools were convinced!" Dark Shrine Priest Chief Maximilian tapped the table lightly, his expression grim. "Renners, that traitor, has fallen under Princess Lana's command and has now gained significant prestige."
"This 'Golden' princess already possesses enough power to make the royal family and the major nobles take her seriously."
The faces of the other High Priests were equally grim!
Cooperating with the Council State was not a good choice for the kingdom. The most prioritized country for cooperation should have been the Slane Theocracy.
The kingdom hadn't even made a tentative move, directly choosing the Council State. If others in the kingdom were pushing this matter, the High Priests wouldn't be worried.
Unfortunately.
It was the "Golden" princess, renowned for her wisdom!
"Assuming the worst-case scenario, Princess Lana might have sensed our hostility towards the kingdom."
"That's why she directly made the choice of the 'Council State.'"
Earth High Priest Raymond frowned and said sternly, "If the Council State reaches an agreement with the kingdom..."
The atmosphere instantly froze!
With a "bang."
"We need to resolve the issue with the Elf Country as quickly as possible!" Wind Cardinal Dominic stood up and slammed his hand on the table.
—The Ivantsha Great Forest.
Located south of the Abelion Hills and the Slane Theocracy, it was a vast, boundless sea of trees, possessing an area far exceeding that of the Tove Great Forest.
Its extent was even larger than the entire hilly region!
"Lin Yu Tribe"
This was a forest elf village of about a hundred people, a rare and special village among the many elf settlements in the Great Tree Sea.
While the population didn't seem large, it was actually considered a village with an above-average population among the many forest elf villages.
Elves lived for about a thousand years. Apart from the rapid development in the first ten years after birth, they only began to age rapidly in the last ten years of their lives.
This resulted in most elves having little concept of time.
Early morning.
The thin mist in the forest clung to the leaves, following the fine veins, turning into dew and dripping from the leaves.
Pat.
A slender hand gently pressed against the brown bark, and her long, supple limbs stood steadily on a branch, gazing into the distance.
"This place is too big!"
Imina's two purple ponytails swayed behind her back as her head moved, and her amber pupils constantly scanned the distance.
Unfortunately.
She could see nothing but lush trees. She suddenly felt that coming here might not have been a good choice.
"Should I go home and take a look?"
She couldn't help but recall what that man had said in her mind.
Imina pouted, raised her hands, and slung the peculiar long box-shaped weapon she held over her shoulder, aiming her eyes at the glass pane above the weapon.
This allowed her to see even farther, just like some kind of magic called "Eagle Eye"!
"Strange."
Imina mumbled, a hint of vigilance appearing in her eyes. She lowered the weapon and moved nimbly through the forest.
Although it was her first time here.
Imina didn't feel unfamiliar; instead, she felt an indescribable sense of naturalness, which she could only attribute to her elven bloodline.
As a half-elf born from the union of a human and an elf, Imina was already accustomed to the peculiar gazes of humans.
Whether the forest elves would hold the same gazes or attitudes, Imina actually didn't care.
Her purpose for coming here this time.
It was probably just because of that man and a sliver of curiosity.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Imina's agile, slender figure leaped forward between the intertwined branches, her body brushing against the leaves and branches, making faint rustling sounds.
An excellent [Guerrilla] was not just skilled with a bow and arrow, but also possessed keen senses.
Since entering this forest area, Imina could vaguely feel that she was being watched by some kind of gaze.
She wasn't sure if it was a forest elf or some mysterious monster residing in this forest!
As she continued to advance!
Imina's amber eyes were the first to notice that the surrounding forest seemed to have gradually gained more vibrant flowers.
"I haven't heard of forest elves liking to plant flowers,"
Imina muttered to herself, "Perhaps it's the personal act of an elf who likes flowers."
This peculiar situation made her raise her guard again!
Regarding this "Ivantsha Great Forest," the various countries had no detailed intelligence. Even what she learned from that man was very limited.
Imina pursed her lips and glanced at the back of her hand, which had a magic called "Magic Mark" on it.
Once she encountered danger, she could activate it with her magic!
That man would then appear.
However!
"Hmph."
Imina let out a soft snort, withdrew her gaze, and looked forward. Her footsteps did not slow down at all as she continued to advance.
She wouldn't lose to that woman Renners!
The flowers became more numerous, various vibrant and strange flowers gradually forming a continuous expanse. In front of her, they had even gathered into a vast sea of flowers.
What a beautiful sight!
Imina visibly froze. The floral scent and dazzling flowers filling the air made her eyes and mind swim.
"Poisonous...!"
Always vigilant, the moment Imina sensed something was wrong, she immediately took a potion from the magic belt at her waist and downed it.
The dizziness gradually subsided!
"What is that!"
Imina raised her arm and rubbed her eyes. Her delicate lips parted involuntarily, and an expression of astonishment spread across her face.
She saw!
At the very center of the flower sea before her, there was a giant, breathtakingly beautiful butterfly.
Its wings were a riot of color, filled with complex, dizzying patterns. The wingspan alone was nearly five meters long.
On its head was a structure composed of crystal-like flowers, resembling a crown. The creature was quietly resting in the center of the flower sea.
Such a massive monster!
Imina didn't believe she wouldn't have noticed it on her way here. Her expression grew serious as she tightened her grip on the magic item spear in her hand. "The pollen isn't just poisonous, it also causes some kind of hallucination?"
This giant monster before her!
It was the Flower Crown Butterfly, one of the fifteen kings of the Great Forest!
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