The job change is a bizarre and calamity; the nation begs me to tone it down.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire office fell into a deathly silence, the atmosphere so still it seemed to freeze the air itself.

Anya stiffly turned her head to look at Lorian on the chair.

Lorian was looking at her too, and they both saw a deep sense of absurdity in each other's eyes.

Ashmerkrin detected fluctuations in the secret realm of the Sun God Kingdom.

The information that Lorian brought back with half his life was that an ancient god was being resurrected there.

These two seemingly unrelated pieces of news are equally shocking to the world.

How did they overlap?!

But clearly, Anya didn't have time to think about the reasons at that moment.

All she knew was that if she didn't deliver this message quickly, the family's prosperity was out of the question, and even their survival in this catastrophe would be in doubt.

Thinking of this, Anya's eyes flashed, and she abruptly looked up to meet her father's gaze, speaking in a serious tone:

"Father, your news is indeed very tempting. If the Heart of the Sun truly descends upon the world, it could indeed bring ten eras of prosperity to the Lucia family."

"However... the information I just received could very well affect the Ludasia family, the entire Starfall Divine Realm, and even the entire Star Council..."

"Completely wiped out overnight."

"boom!"

These words were like a blow to Terence's head.

The fanaticism on his face froze slightly, revealing a clear look of astonishment.

What did he hear?

My own daughter...

They actually said that the entire family, the entire divine realm, and even the Star Council perished overnight?

Are you kidding me?

This was the most absurd thing he had ever heard since he took over the Lucia family!

It should be understood that Ashmerktin, as the absolute core of the Starfall Divine Realm, possesses a foundation so profound that it is beyond the comprehension of outsiders.

Not to mention the Lucia family, a behemoth standing at the very top of the pyramid.

What kind of disaster could possibly cause such an existence to "perish overnight"?

Terence's first reaction was absurdity and anger.

But the next second, when his gaze met Anya's eyes, the anger in his heart was instantly extinguished.

He understands his daughter.

Anya is his finest creation, inheriting all his strengths and even surpassing him in some aspects.

She might be mischievous, argumentative, or do unconventional things, but she would never joke about such a thing at a critical moment concerning the survival of the family.

Since she said it, it means that she really has enough information to support this terrifying conclusion.

"Explain clearly, what happened?"

"And...where did you get your information?"

Thinking of this, Terence immediately gathered his thoughts.

"From the mouth of a ranger who barely escaped from the Starfall Rift with his life on the line..."

Instead of directly mentioning Zogra's name, she quickly recounted the entire incident, Lorian's identity as a ranger, his encounters, and what he had seen and heard.

From the title of "Wolf of the Instruction" to the identity of a Quasi-Star Hunter, and then to the unexpected encounter with the projection of an Old God while investigating the Star Hunter.

Finally, severely damaged by the old artifacts, he was forcibly saved by the Ark Merchant Guild using the [Essence of the Root of Jianmu]...

So much so that when Anya finally spoke, she uttered the name "Zogra, the Lord of Devouring Dimensions".

Even a ruthless and unyielding leader like Terence felt a chill run down his spine, a cold sensation shooting from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

Zogra!

The Old God whose divine status was shattered in Ragnarok, yet still strikes fear into the hearts of countless civilizations!

His projection actually descended upon the Starfall Rift Abyss?

However, Ashmerk's Secret Realm Detection Department detected the following result: [The Kingdom of the Blazing Sun]?

One of these two pieces of information represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that could elevate the family, while the other foreshadows an apocalyptic catastrophe that could drag everything into the abyss.

How could they all appear in the same place at the same time?

Which one is true and which one is false?

Or... is it all true?

In an instant, countless possibilities began to intertwine wildly in Terence's mind.

It caused a slight confusion in his mind.

"Where is Lorian?"

After a long while, Terence seemed to remember something and asked.

Anyone could hear the heaviness in his voice.

"Sir, I'm here."

Lorian quickly stepped forward, walked to Anya's side, and respectfully gave an Ashmerkrin Ranger salute to Terence in the holographic projection.

For a moment, Terence's gaze swept over Lorian's entire body.

It's as if it's trying to figure something out.

"Lorian Scarlet".

Before long, Terence seemed to have finished his analysis, and his scrutinizing gaze gradually softened.

He read his name aloud: "As the current head of the Lucia family and a member of the Ashmerkur House of Lords, I ask you: Can you take full responsibility for everything you have just said?"

responsibility.

Terence emphasized those two words heavily.

Clearly, this was no longer a simple inquiry, but a confirmation made in the name of the family and the parliament.

Once Lorian agrees, there will be no turning back.

Right is right, wrong is utter ruin.

"I can."

Lorian did not hesitate at all.

"very good."

Terence nodded; that was exactly the attitude he wanted.

A skeletal hunter who dares to stake his future, reputation, and even his life on such a deal carries considerable weight.

"Since you can take responsibility for your words, then I, Terence Lucia, am also willing to stake the family's reputation on your intelligence this time."

"I will immediately activate my privileges, contact the other major families, and bypass the usual procedures to report the resurgence of the ancient gods directly to the [Universal Council]!"

"If the situation is true, the council will surely take precautions in advance. You, Lorian, will become a hero of the entire Starfall God Realm, and your name will be engraved on the Wall of Heroes of Ashmerkton."

At this point, Terence abruptly changed the subject, his voice turning cold: "But, if... I mean if, your information is wrong, and it's not Zogra's projection, but rather you've misjudged it."

"Then you will bear the full responsibility for disrupting the council's proceedings and causing panic throughout the entire divine realm."

"You should know what the consequences will be."

The consequences? Lorian certainly understood.

That would be nailed to the pillar of historical shame, never to be reincarnated.

But without any hesitation, he met Terence's gaze and slowly raised his right hand.

"I, Lorian Fay, swear in the name of the Watchers, in the honor of the Quasi-Star Hunter."

"Everything I have seen is true; if even a single word is false, may my soul be utterly destroyed in the whispers of the past, never to return!"