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Somewhere on the continent, in a city reduced to ruins…
Along a desolate street of this forsaken place stood a few figures shrouded in robes.
“The Immortals have already been deployed to the front lines. The Allied Forces will soon advance, and we must join them,” Cristina said, her voice steady beneath her black robe, addressing the others similarly cloaked.
“Is the recall device operating smoothly?” a figure asked.
“We’ve confirmed its functionality after several tests. Even with a high loss rate, it shouldn’t pose a significant problem,” Cristina replied.
“Excellent.”
The figures in black robes nodded at Cristina.
“We did not have the luxury of time, but you’ve done well so far.”
Cristina acknowledged their praise with a nod.
“So, what’s next?” she asked.
“Next, you say…”
The figures paused, considering her question.
“It’s absurd to discuss this before the Gate Incident is even resolved, but we need to talk about it now, don’t we?” Cristina pressed.
The black-robed figures kept their silence.
What would be done after the Gate Incident?
Finally, one of the figures in black robes spoke. “The Empire has reached its end.”
The Empire, burdened by countless atrocities, had already lost its moral standing and legitimacy. It could cling to power for the moment because the situation gave it the justification it needed, but once the Gate Incident was resolved, the people would demand accountability.
“To survive, the Empire must find a new reason to exist.”
“Would that be the Demon King?”
“Yes.”
The Empire’s survival hinged on the absolute justification that the Gate Incident provided. Once that was gone, it would...
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