It was in the depths of a dark dungeon.
Unlike many dungeons that adventurers would grind like meat or something, this dungeon was a rare living thing.
Indeed, it was an animal that could adjust its form and even move on its own.
However, no matter how strong its mobility was, it was still an underground city and would obey the orders of high-level monsters. Because of this, even though humans had studied many underground cities thoroughly, they still could not control them. They could only passively destroy the monsters that were constantly born inside and inefficiently collect some materials that were not particularly valuable.
And yet, this dungeon was different.
"You're late."
A man wearing a bamboo hat and sitting on the main seat spoke coldly in a room at the dungeon core.
There was no one else in the room apart from him, but his aura was abruptly rising. Even if he did not move a single finger, it was as if he was facing a great foe, and would burst out at any moment to tear his foe apart.
Moments later, a black shadow squirmed in the empty space he was staring at, before a black-cloaked man slowly stepped out of the shadows.
"The Brilliant White Church and the Temple of Glory have been keeping a tight watch lately …" The cloaked man said, spreading his hands. "You know that even I can't ignore the archbishop they sent."
"Hmph. You're quite the failure as Valla's king." The man sneered.
Valla's new Emperor pulled off his cloak, revealing an unpleasant expression as he stared at the man in the hat. "So, you're going to continue with that foolish plan?"
"Foolish?" Though he could not see the man's expression, Valla's new Emperor could sense a flash of killing intent.
If he didn't give a good explanation, that murderous intent would turn into a substance.
"The Brilliant White Church and the Temple of Glory are both churches of God the Father, and they're probably prepared for a divine war. Moreover, I've received a tip that the Secret Eye Society is planning to cause trouble in this period as well … "
"It's good enough that I could keep Valla from civil strife under such circumstances," the new Emperor said. "I don't have the strength to help you lot."
"Fennia's Silveroak Lodge isn't a place you can come and go as you please," the man in the hat said quietly. The man in the bamboo hat said in a deep voice, "Don't forget who helped you in the dark to become the king of that country."
"… I have no intention of breaking ties with your esteemed society." The new Emperor of Valla frowned. If his ministers could see how the tyrant was swallowing humiliation, their jaws would probably drop. "But I have my own considerations."
"Enough, I'm tired of listening to your excuses. Give us a straightforward answer. Are you going to agree to or reject our request?"
The Bamboo Hatted Man had no intention of feigning civility with Valla's new Emperor, and went straight to the point.
The new Queen of Valla lowered her head humbly, but her face that was facing the ground showed immeasurable rage and disgust.
But very quickly, he raised his head again as if nothing had happened. "I naturally agree to your esteemed society's request. It's just that the degree of assistance might be a little … "
He pretended to be bitter and said, "After all, I'm being watched by the archbishops of the two churches. I can't do much."
"It's fine. It's just a little obstacle," the man in the hat said clearly.
But just as the new Emperor of Valla breathed a sigh of relief and assumed that the man had given up, the man in the hat continued. "But it's just an archbishop. Neither the Brilliant White Church nor the Temple of Glory would be a match for me!"
'Damn it! I knew it! Those fellows from Fennia's Silveroak Lodge must be lunatics to provoke the Brilliant White Church and the Temple of Glory! '
The new Emperor of Valla couldn't help cursing inwardly.
"But hasn't Aojo Johann Dhana of your esteemed society sacrificed himself? With one less priest, you wouldn't be able to fulfill your wish even if your plan succeeds … "He said, doing his best to dispel the idea of ambushing the two archbishops.
After all, even if the man's ambush did succeed, the two archbishops would die in the Imperial City, and he would never be able to clear his name!
Fine. Being a peripheral member of Fennia's Silveroak Lodge, he certainly wasn't innocent.
"You don't have to worry about that. We've already found a replacement. You just have to be yourself." The man in the hat said in dissatisfaction, perhaps noticing that the new Emperor was trying to evade.
In response, the new Emperor of Valla didn't dare to question him further.
"I'm sorry. I'm just shocked by the ambition of your noble society," he said, trying to salvage the situation. "The vision of 'killing all gods'."
In truth, Fennia's Silveroak Lodge wasn't really trying to kill all gods. They themselves had a single object of worship — Fennia, the young girl who was spurned by the gods and eventually turned into an evil god.
However, she perished too quickly, so praying to her had no effect.
That way, Fennia's Silveroak Lodge simply couldn't stand against the believers of other gods.
Then, at some point in time, they suddenly learned to direct their faith to another being. It wasn't a god, but one of the founders of Fennia's Silveroak Lodge, a nameless high elf.
According to historical records, she had lived in an era so ancient that even the elves had been dead for centuries.
Even though that was the case, if one prayed to it, one would receive a response and obtain a miraculous power.
As the number of prayers increased, the prayers of Fennia's Silver Oak Society members gradually changed as well. The nameless elf in their prayers had vanished, replaced by a being known as' Thousand Crowns'.
Not long ago, Fennia's Silveroak Lodge members had received an oracle from Thousand Crowns — the world was about to change dramatically, and now was the best time for Fennia's Silveroak Lodge to rise and exterminate every god!
Unlike peripheral members like Valla's new Emperor who still had concerns and restraints, the man in the hat and the other inner members of Fennia's Silveroak Lodge had long since become fanatics and prepared for war!
"First of all, as I told you before, the final straw to ignite the divine war has been prepared. What you need to do now is to send troops to the volcanic zone and capture the believers of Ignizdorag … No, I should say the maggots of the 'former believers'!"
"I know. It's already been arranged." Valla's new Emperor nodded.
"Do your best." The man in the hat's voice became lighter. "We have high hopes for you."
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