𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒𝟔.1: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫 (13)
Fwooosh!
A torrent of poisonous, dark green breath descended from the sky, engulfing the six-armed demon with crimson wings. The ground around the demon melted instantly, and smoke billowed upwards.
“Grrrrrrr. . .”
The entity responsible for melting an area with a radius of nearly 5km, the Black Dragon, hovered in the sky, its wings flapping as it gazed down below.
【 Pathetic. . . is that all? As expected, you all are too weak compared to the mythical era. 】
The demon, emerging unscathed from the poisonous breath, sneered. It raised three of its six arms, and soon, beams of violet light shot out from each of the three claws, intercepting the Black Dragon in the sky.
Kwagwang!
“Kuwoooooooo!”
Two of the three violet beams pierced the dragon’s wings, while the third grazed its abdomen before bouncing off. However, with its wings already mangled, the dragon’s massive body could only plummet to the ground.
Kooong!
【 It ends here. 】
Mammon’s hand formed a violet Aura Blade, and with a swift swing, he severed the head of the colossal dragon. The dragon met its demise without even a proper scream. . .
【 Not quite an Ancient Dragon. . . but this will suffice. 】
Mammon then extracted the Dragon Heart hidden near the neck. Holding the orb, the size of a human head, in his hand, Mammon was approached by the Demon of Sloth.
【 Lord Mammon, Lord Belphegor has sent a message. 】
【 Speak. 】
【 He has successfully arrived in the Huan Kingdom, although he suffered significant damage after encountering a child of Azuhra while crossing the Great Sea.】
【 Leviathan? 】
【 Yes, it seems that with the liberation of the New Continent, Azuhra’s power has begun to exert its influence upon this world once more. 】
【 Tsk, how troublesome. 】
In Mammon’s estimation, the most powerful beings in this world were not Ancient Dragons or Champions, but the two children of Azuhra:
Behemoth and Leviathan.
They were the strongest beings in this world, demigods capable of wielding power greater than even the gods within this realm.
Particularly for Mammon, who planned to ascend as the Chaos God of Greed using this world as a stepping stone, their existence was an undeniable obstacle.
【 And the summoning of the Army of Truth has been delayed. 】
【 Nothing is going as planned. 】
With the Army of Sin pushed back from the New Continent, the unexpected variables of Leviathan and Behemoth had emerged. Additionally, Mammon’s plan to summon the forces of Chaos to disrupt this world and buy time for his ascension had hit a snag.
【 What about the Army of Plague? 】
【 The summoning ritual has commenced. A powerful plague has already begun to spread within the Great Zhou Empire, and the souls of many who have succumbed to the disease are gathering at the summoning circle. 】
【 Then, we only need to throw the Gigas Continent in the west and south into chaos. Go to Belphegor immediately and tell him to cause a disturbance in the Huan Kingdom to draw the enemy’s attention.】
【 Yes, Lord Mammon. 】
The Demon of Sloth vanished, and Mammon promptly issued orders to his forces. He specifically commanded the Duke-class demons to assist the Blood Chaos Cultists in summoning their forces to the Gigas Continent. With a Duke-class demon involved, success was all but guaranteed.
Simultaneously, he ordered the monsters of the Dragon Spine Mountains to be agitated, triggering a massive wave. This was necessary to draw the attention of the Empire, currently embroiled in civil war, towards the east, thereby buying time for the Seekers of Truth who were preparing to summon their forces once more.
On the surface, it appeared as though Mammon aimed to establish another foothold for Chaos in this world. However, just like Lust, his true intention was to sacrifice an entire world and ascend as an Evil God.
And this truth was known only to Belphegor, the Archduke Demon of Sloth, among the current Archdukes of Sin. Therefore, the fact that Mammon had been summoned to Century long ago and was already active here remained a secret to all but Belphegor.
【 Five Elder Dragon Hearts, seven Ancient Dragon Hearts. . . one short, but this should be enough. Python! Prepare the ritual! 】
Python, Mammon’s advisor and a Marquis-class demon, prostrated himself and received Mammon’s command.
🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸
Kwagwang!
Tatatatatatatang!
Having escaped Paris and reached Belfort City, the Third Prince Douglas found himself pinned down by the Central Military District forces that had advanced far quicker than anticipated. His Schutzstaffel Royal Guard and Stormtrooper Legion were engaged in a fierce battle with the Central Military District, using Belfort City as their bulwark.
“Is this the end. . .”
The Third Prince, struggling against two Field Armies of the Central Military District thanks to the superhuman strength of his Stormtroopers, contemplated his situation.
“Where did it all go wrong?”
He had believed that with the Western Military District and the Western Noble Alliance’s power, he could stand a chance against Valentine. However, the situation had turned dire, with his forces being decimated by the Empire’s new weaponry without being able to mount a proper counteroffensive.
The Third Prince Douglas found it all unbelievable.
As he was consumed by despair, a dark fog suddenly began to gather behind him. Soon, the fog took the shape of a human, and Muzak emerged from the shadows.
“Your Highness.”
“You? Muzak?”
“I’m glad you are safe.”
“How dare you, a filthy traitor, speak of my safety in my presence?”
“Your Highness, I have never betrayed you.”
“Then why were you the first to flee Paris?”
“It was all for your sake, Your Highness. It’s not too late. Come with me.”
“I won’t trust you again.”
Kugugung. . .
“If you don’t trust me, do you intend to be captured by them and have your head severed by the Emperor’s hand?”
“. . .”