To be precise, it wasn’t what Cheon-gak did.
It was that I, with the heavenly spirit, could interfere with their consciousness.
It was possible with that much power, Cheon-Gak strongly insisted.
So I asked for the reason.
“Kywu, kkyu!”
… … The answer came back saying that it was your intuition, just trust it.
It’s the first time I’ve felt it, and I’ve been thinking about it until now.
Really, what should I say… … .
‘What does it have to do with it?’
The power of the three evil gods sealed on the Sigvarda continent.
I could understand if it was that power that was gained by offering sacrifices.
Just like how the Heavenly Spirit reacted to the Heavenly Legion, you can think of it as being possible because there is something related.
However, their consciousness is the Sigvarda Continent and the Feyer Continent.
It was not the power of the evil spirit sealed in the two continents.
By the time I was thinking alone for a while like that.
“Dude, if that’s true, we need to move right now.”
It was Leah who gave her opinion in a firm voice.
Others also nodded at her opinion.
Considering their situation, it was better to hurry no matter what.
“Cruz, can you explain the specific method?”
“Since it is possible to make a ceiling, I think I can leave it to you.”
I said it because I felt there was no need to mention the existence of the heavenly spirit.
“Okay, then let’s move right away.”
After that, the formation of the unit proceeded in a swift battle.
To be precise, it was to organize a riot squad to raid their underground base, but it was a small elite unit made up of only talented people.
Due to the nature of the underground passage, there were some that could not accommodate a large number of people.
It was a decision I made because they would notice if I moved with a large number of people.
A plan was devised for the main army to quickly join after the riot squad made a surprise attack.
“Then, I will give you instructions.”
Everyone’s consciousness focused on my words.
Currently, I am in the woods, a short distance from the entrance to their underground passage.
There were captains of the blue lions, including Kielus, and the elite of the detached corps and the main army around them.
The number was about a hundred.
profit, profit.
In order to show it to everyone, I drew magic on my fingertips to draw the internal structure, and then I started explaining.
“Currently, they are standing guard so closely that there is no vacant place. So rather than sneaking in, I’m going to hit the ground quickly.”
After moving to this place, hiding the presence as much as possible.
It was the information he found after sending Cheon Gak once more to examine the situation.
“If they notice an ambush, they will immediately activate the ritual. So, we prioritize the elimination of key figures.”
The expressions on the faces of those who listened to my instructions, including Kielus, were very serious.
In fact, the real enemy of this war was the Resurrection Church.
This is because if the raid succeeds, the fight will virtually end.
“It is presumed that Silverted is around here, so everyone should be familiar with it.”
Since only talented people were gathered, the number of members of the riot squad itself was not very large.
So it was important to hit quickly and get the most damage.
“I will leave the command and judgment inside to the captain.”
“Then I will tell you the details.”
I did not participate in this raid.
He planned to stay at the entrance to the underground base and focus on disrupting the ritual.
I still don’t know how to specifically interfere… … .
Cheon-Gak said something, so I decided to come here for now.
‘In the first place, with my level now, I’m not even going to participate in this operation.’
All of those included in the riot squad were skilled people with 6 stars or higher.
Currently, if I use my power, it is equivalent to 6 stars, but even that is at the level of hitting the bottom.
It wasn’t overwhelmingly strong, so it was difficult for me to participate due to my position.
I knew it originally, but I felt that there were many things I could do in real battles only when I was strong.
‘I’ll have to focus more on raising my level when the war is over.’
After Kielus gave instructions to the riot police.
They waited quietly.
It was waiting for the main army advancing to support.
The plan was to wait as long as possible until the kingdom army was not noticed before moving.
Everyone didn’t show it, but there was a sense of tension.
Soon, everyone felt that the time had come.
“Then, let’s do the operation.”
* * *
“The country is great. To make so many sacrifices at once.”
“Really, it’s to the point where the hardships you’ve been through are becoming ridiculous.”
They were members of the Resurrection Church standing guard at the entrance of the underground base, but I couldn’t help but admire them.
That would be the case, because sacrifices on a scale that could not even be counted continued to come in.
It was a situation where there was not enough space to put the piled bodies… … .
Even the Resurrection Church, accustomed to such things, was admiring.
“Now that we have gathered this amount of sacrifices, is it our turn to receive strength next?”
“It’s stupid, didn’t you hear that most of it is used for recovery, Archbishop? The rest will be used for bishops.”
“Ah, it was.”
“Well, if we win the kingdom, won’t it be our turn soon?”
“Heh, that’s right. To be honest, at first I wondered if it was really possible… … .”
hooked!
A sword that came out of nowhere pierced the chest of the disciple who was speaking, and a hand that appeared later blocked his mouth.
The other believers who were on the same guard were also in the same situation.
The two died without being able to raise their voices properly.
“We are advancing quickly as planned.”
At the direction of Kielus, 100 riot police quickly penetrated the interior.
Moving in groups of five, they were truly unstoppable.
“Kingdom bastards have invaded!”
“Move as directed! Hurry!”
It was the rehabilitationists who could not respond to this and suffered.
After a while, they quickly began to form a rank.
“You responded faster than expected.”
“Captain, what should we do?”
“Our purpose does not change. Go for executives rather than jobbers.”
However, the response was to the extent that it changed from the level of dying at the sight to the level of being attacked after enduring a little.
The armed force of the riot police, which only the strongest people gathered, was formidable.
This news quickly reached Havchen.
“… … Did you come in at this timing?”
After thinking for a while, he made a quick decision.
“Have you requested reinforcements from the Gangma Tribe?”
“Yes, I reported the raid as soon as I noticed it.”
“Then I will perform the ceremony immediately. Please follow me.”
“Are you okay? They must have gathered only the best of the kingdom’s army.”
In order to perform the prepared ceremony, not only Havchen, but also those who were considered elite in the Resurrection Church were needed.
Considering the level of the enemy who had raided, there was no choice but to be concerned.
“So the ceremony is held.”
“All right.”
However, at the firm answer, the bishop bowed his head and went inside.
Havchen, who had given these instructions, pretended to be calm, but that was not the case.
‘How do you figure out the structure of this place?’
This underground base was like a vast labyrinth.
It looks like a simple road from the outside, but it was a structure that outsiders had no choice but to get lost due to various forks.
However, there was clear confidence in the movements of the invading kingdom army.
‘It’s not just that, it’s penetrating the troop deployment.’
By gathering troops from the underground base, you can drive the invading kingdom army into a corner.
However, the problem was that the personnel were dispersed to prepare the ceremony or manage the underground base.
This problem was supplemented with arrangement and command.
As if seeing through all of this, the current kingdom army was moving quickly, aiming for gaps.
‘Even considering Archbishop Tordin’s memory leaked, this is strange.’
Of course, that didn’t mean the enemies couldn’t be stopped.
There would be some damage until the ceremony was held, but that was all.
chuck.
Havchen and the bishops reached the widest space at the end of the underground base.
It was so high that you had to lift your head all the way to see the ceiling.
In the center was a mountain literally piled up with corpses.
Although not corrupted by magic, the sight was enough to cause a visceral repulsion.
“Everyone, manifest the spell.”
However, those performing the ceremony did not see such an appearance.
It was an emotionless gaze that just silently handled things without any reluctance or greed.
Kiyiyin-
A huge spell was manifested surrounding the corpses.
The sight of the dead body wrapped in brilliant blue light was truly bizarre… … .
“Nice.”
Silverted, who looked up at this, did not.
It was as if someone starved to the brink of starvation had a delicacy in front of them.
rumble.
Dark blood poured out from the spell that was manifested.
The clots of blood, which were the things of monsters, phantom beasts, and spirits, were indeed thick and sticky.
The moment the blood flowed out covered the entire inside of the ceremony.
Geeying!
An intense light began to radiate out.
As a result, the corpses piled up like a mountain and the blood clots that filled the surroundings began to dry rapidly.
It was a process of rapid decay, as if life were being robbed.
Woo woo woo.
Then, the spell spat out several auras.
The white and black colors flowed out like threads and got entangled in a mess, and it was very heterogeneous and turbid.
Koo-goo-goo-goo-goo!
It was accompanied by a recoil that shook the entire underground base.
Even so, they did not stop the ceremony.
After extracting this, the goal was to refine it.
The moment you try to put together what you have drawn out.
Parching-!
The black-and-white aura that lost its restraint began to dissipate.
“What are you doing!? Aren’t you getting your head straight!?”
Havchen was surprised and scolded the bishops who participated in the ceremony, but nothing changed.
In the first place, the people here are 6-stars.
I knew I couldn’t make a mistake like this, but… … .
It was a response to an incomprehensible phenomenon.
If this is the case, it will be impossible to gather and refine the extracted power.
‘No, if this fails, we… … !’
At first, it was just scattered, but now it was disappearing somewhere.
It felt as if someone was taking it away, so everyone couldn’t help but panic.
Koo-goo-goo-goo!
Silberted, who had been watching this, suddenly drew strength.
Then, he began to forcefully accept the black and white aura.
At this, Havchen exclaimed in amazement.
“archbishop! what now… … .”
“If you leave it as it is, all of this power will dissipate. Are you feeling it too?”
“You know how dangerous this unrefined power is!? Everyone who accepts this… … .”
“He died. Isn’t that why we can’t just leave it like this?”
“… … .”
Havchen could not respond to him.
If this ritual fails, it will be difficult to win this war.
Not only that, but the reconstruction of the Resurrection Bridge will also be a waste.
“Don’t worry, I was an 8-star mid-level strongman, one of only a few on the Feyer continent, right?”
Of course, this was a thing of the past.
After saving the Resurrection Church from the brink of destruction, he suffered various aftereffects in exchange for his life.
Among them, there was also a body that had fallen.
Due to this, he was currently in a state of decline to 8 stars.
“If it is the level of my soul that has risen to the 8-star intermediate level, I will be able to endure it.”
Quarrr!
After that, Sylvetted absorbed the black and white aura without hesitation.
The scene continued like a tug-of-war in which the extracted power was stolen from an unknown being.
This gave Silverted a strange sensation.
The feeling of being connected to something far away.
He was deeply focused on this, and he was greatly impressed.
“… … Huh, how could this happen… … .”
Everyone held their breath because it was the first time Silverted had shown such feelings.
After thinking for a while, he slowly opened his mouth.
“Archbishop Havchen, Archbishop Thordane.”
At the sudden call, the two averted their gaze.
“Leave the minimum number of people required for the ceremony and head to the entrance to the sixth aisle.”
“Is there something there?”
“There is someone who disturbs our ceremony.”
At Silverted’s assertion, the pupils of everyone, including the two, dilated.
Interfering with this ceremony, is that possible?
“We also have what we are looking for, so we must hurry.”
“If you are looking for… … ?”
“An artifact imbued with the power of evil spirits.”
“… … !”