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Not long after that meeting, under Empress Laila’s command, the conquest of Nine Hells was brought up during the grand council. In response, the Three Noble Houses ceased all intelligence operations and redirected their resources to exploring the feasibility of the mission.
Though it wasn’t as preposterous as attempting to invade an entirely outer dimension, the theoretical possibility of success was almost nonexistent. Even defending the nine portals connecting the Middle Realm to the Demonic Realm required significant human sacrifices. Proposing an offensive campaign deep into enemy territory, which meant abandoning the defensive advantage, seemed like an invitation to disaster.
Audrey, the Black Dragon Commander, shook her head at the suggestion. As the individual most familiar with the Nine Hells and the ecology of the Demoniacs, she had no doubts. To truly eradicate the Demoniacs in the Nine Hells, the Empire would have to pour its entire national strength into the endeavor.
“Stopping the Demoniacs that come through the Hell Gates here in the Middle Realm and exterminating them in the Demonic Realm itself are two completely different matters,” she said, her tone calm but firm, her arm now completely rehabilitated.
“Demoniacs are individually powerful, but their...
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