Witch Redemption

At the moment of parting, Li Lan did not show any sadness, but instead displayed her usual gentle smile.

He was the backbone of the team, so when it came to the moment of death, he could not show any fear or cowardice.

His comrades believed in him, and he would respond to their expectations with his own will.

“Violet…”

Sophia and Anne both put their arms around Violet's shoulders. "Let's go."

"Um......"

It was a choked response. Violet looked up, gazing at the countless raindrops in the sky, unable to distinguish between water and tears.

He wasn't afraid of death, but simply afraid of separation and the loss of his comrades.

Goodbye, everyone!

The twin witches, White Antelope and Snow Antelope, and the water elemental spirit Trish, slowly turned around.

At this moment, Thomas, Cozmo, and Debbie, who were about to leave, bowed to Li Lan one last time with reverence. Also reluctant to leave were three other servants: Uri, Euler, and Jeanne.

These three Servants were the ones who accompanied Li Lan for the shortest time, but they were always the ones Li Lan cherished most.

Perhaps for this reason, Li Lan's hugs with them lasted the longest. "I'm sorry I can't stay by your side all the time."

"No, it's not the Lord's fault."

At that moment, that gentle apology melted their hearts. "Our Lord's wish is our wish. We are the same as Rem and Yuuki; we will only ever be loyal to our Lord, give our lives for Him, and reclaim everything that belongs to You. So..."

No apology is needed; as long as the Lord treats them gently, that is enough.

Even so, they are left to face death alone.

The final farewell was followed by the many figures turning and leaving.

At this point, Lachesis gently hugged Li Lan, saying, "Goodbye, dear friend."

"Ah."

This young girl, who had once helped Li Lan, devoted almost her entire life to him, and in the end, she even entrusted her life to him.

Although Lachesis is a native of this world, the kindness she has shown to Li Lan and the witches is something they can never repay in their lifetime.

"Thank you, Lachesis."

“No, I should be the one thanking you, Karen,” Lachesis closed her eyes slightly and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, “You are like my Prince Charming, who saved me and made me a princess, but also helped me find my own path. So, I am very happy now.”

To be able to die for one's dearest friend, one can say that one's life has been fulfilled without regrets.

After a brief farewell, several figures gradually disappeared into the misty rain until they vanished from sight.

Li Lan watched them leave, then slightly raised her head and stepped into the torrential rain.

Is there emptiness after revenge?

No, it's not.

Did they feel a strong sense of satisfaction after taking revenge?

No, not at all.

It was very calm, as if they had just killed a bunch of insignificant scum. After that, the memories of that past hatred began to subside, bringing them an indescribable sense of peace.

The anger that followed gradually subsided after the battle, leaving only lingering wounds and a large amount of burnt-out soul remnants.

They were seeking revenge, seeking to extinguish the flames of hatred, and at the same time, they were seeking peace after eliminating regrets.

That's it.

"let's go."

Hiding her sobbing words, Li Lan held the little hands of blonde Yu Hui and Mila, never stopping.

What awaited him was an endless darkness, a darkness containing nothing but death.

The dilapidated temple, now only silence remains, is a harbinger of destruction.

The world is about to change.

Chapter 71 Shocking Bad News

By the time the cause of the fall of the Kingdom of Rus was confirmed and spread to the world's superpowers, it was already March 28, 10032 in the Gregorian calendar.

Three days have passed.

Within these three days, the Kazan United Kingdom, the superpower closest to the Kingdom of Ross and with whom it had a grudge, had already dispatched relevant exploration forces on the very first day of Ross's destruction.

Richards William, commander of the Kazan United Kingdom exploration team, a tall and imposing man in a white military uniform, was staring at the scorched earth of the Kingdom of Ross, a powerful shock that left him speechless for a long time.

"Three days ago, our country confirmed intelligence that the Kingdom of Ross had been attacked. Two unidentified god-level beings covered the Kingdom of Ross with their domains."

"Afterwards, in order to avoid being affected, the king ordered martial law to be declared throughout the country and amassed a huge number of troops at the border between the two countries to guard against possible subsequent attacks."

The Kingdom of Ross has been at odds with the United Duchy of Kazan for many years, seizing a vast territory from the United Kingdom of Kazan and remaining its greatest enemy.

If it weren't for the fear of depleting their strength by waging a massive war, the United Kingdom of Kazan would have already mobilized its entire forces and completely wiped out this troublesome nation many years ago.

Of course, these are just thoughts.

Even at the most critical moment, the present-day god of the United Kingdom of Kazan did not issue the final order for the all-out attack.

The reason is quite simple: the power behind the Kingdom of Ross is the Ross royal family under the command of the Chaos Creator. This infamous assassination organization from ancient times has a considerable number of demigods and gods under its command.

The ultimate goal of the United Kingdom of Kazan is to prepare for the prophesied day. If the United Kingdom of Kazan pays a huge price to eliminate these guys from the Loth royal family, it will definitely be a losing proposition.

Furthermore, this creator of chaos is a powerful being that every superpower in the world fears. How easy would it be to eliminate it smoothly?

Another important reason is that the Kingdom of Ross has gathered a large and incredibly powerful force, divided into three major forces: the dragon race led by the floating continent, the kingdom's army led by the Ross royal family and the Chaos Order, and the last force is the super-large monster army led by the Second Apostle, Nyarrexa the Thousand Transformations.

“I received news a long time ago that the Second Apostle, Nyarlathotep, had taken away an unknown number of people and secretly headed to the Southern Continent, where he disappeared without a trace.”

"That is to say, after that, the largest remaining forces in the Kingdom of Ross were only two."

"Since their resurrection many years ago, the Dragon God Kassania and the Dragon God Regius have been continuously expanding the population of the floating continent. They have now achieved initial success, and the number of dragons and sub-dragons should be over four figures."

Dragonborn are different from ordinary intelligent beings; from the moment they are born, they are guaranteed to have at least the strength of a demigod.

Some who received the care of the Dragon God Kassania and the Dragon God Reggios could even reach a strength that was almost godlike.

So even though the Dragon Kingdom has not yet recovered to its peak, it is not one that anyone can afford to offend, especially since there are two incredibly powerful ancient beings among them.

"The main people the Kingdom of Ross needs to pay attention to are two groups. One group is King Kayara Nyasto. This man has led the entire Ross royal family since ancient times, moving between the gods. He has survived the age of the gods and is still alive today. He is definitely not a simple character."

The United Kingdom of Kazan and the Kingdom of Ross have fought many large-scale wars, sending countless soldiers to the battlefield. Since both sides have left room for maneuver, no powerful beings above the demigod level have taken action, but have only made certain commands from behind the scenes.

It was under the command of Kayara Nyarst of the Kingdom of Ross that those mortals repeatedly broke through the defenses of the United Kingdom of Kazan.

"The other group we need to pay attention to is actually the Abyss Gods. The leader of the Abyss Gods is a man named Ann Gnath, whose strength is unfathomable. It is said that each of his loyal subordinates is capable of challenging our country's god-level powerhouses. According to the current intelligence, the total number of Abyss Gods is over five figures."

No matter how you look at it, it's impossible for such a powerful kingdom as the Kingdom of Ross to be completely destroyed in just half a day.

Even if the entire Kazan United Kingdom were to mobilize its forces and be determined to pay a heavy price, it would be difficult to completely conquer the Kingdom of Ross in such a short period of time.

After all, once someone's strength reaches a certain level, it's difficult for anyone to stop them from escaping if they want to.

"At that time, all our country knew was that two god-level beings had suddenly attacked the Kingdom of Ross. Judging from the nature and scope of their domains, the attackers' strength probably exceeded that of ordinary gods in the present world. Only the legendary apostles could have done this."

"The strange thing is that when the domain they created disappeared, all that was left of the Kingdom of Ross was a large number of corpses and remains, nothing else."

Such a situation is unprecedented, comparable only to the legendary disappearance of the Mechanized Kingdom of the Southern Continent.

Just as Commander Richards William was deep in thought, a subordinate hurriedly brought him a new investigation report.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

Richards William accepted it with a serious face, but the more he looked at it, the worse his expression became.

One of the intelligence reports indicated that there were no survivors in the entire Kingdom of Ross; they had all been confirmed dead.

To be precise, there are roughly six figures of intact corpses that survived, and most of those whose identities can be confirmed are descendants of Ann Gnath of the Chaos Order in the Kingdom of Ross.

As for the others, they have all mysteriously disappeared.

Investigators found numerous traces of undead activity, ultimately concluding that a terrifying wave of death had erupted in the Kingdom of Ross, a wave far exceeding any previous one in history.

The fate of those who went missing, including King Kayara Nyasto of the Kingdom of Ross and many powerful members of the Ross royal family, was predictable.

They were most likely killed by the death tide, and even their corpses became part of the death tide, eventually dissipating with the sunrise.

The second piece of intelligence gathered is that all the dragons on the floating continent have also perished. Around the southern border of the Kingdom of Ross, a massive amount of rotting flesh can be found, and it can be determined which dragons these flesh belonged to.

It's hard to imagine just how brutal the battle was, that even the mighty dragons fell from the sky and were blown to pieces.

Richards William began to conjure up a terrifying scene in his mind: in the darkness of night, countless undead were assaulting the borders of the Kingdom of Ross, while the fall of the Sky Dragon Clan had turned into a torrential rain of blood and flesh, making the entire human world a hellish apocalypse!

The intelligence also revealed that the palace where the Dragon God Kassania and the Dragon God Reggios resided was completely destroyed by a mysterious fire-based power. This scorching power pierced through the entire floating continent, leading to its corruption and destruction.

"Dragon God Cassanea, and Dragon God Reggios, I'm afraid..."

It's unimaginable that those two powerful figures, burdened with ancient fearsome reputations, actually met their true deaths just a few days ago. No matter how you look at it, it's a complete fantasy!

Thirdly, intelligence indicates that thirty fierce battles have broken out in several border areas of the Kingdom of Ross, leaving behind a vast expanse of ruins.

If it were just an ordinary battlefield, there would be nothing to worry about. The problem is that investigators from the United Kingdom of Kazan have identified some unusual cards among these ruins.

These cards are made from materials from monsters and contain special magical power, capable of unleashing enormous energy that surpasses even super-level magic.

According to historical intelligence from the United Kingdom of Kazan, this card involves a very important country, the Mechanical Kingdom of the Mechanical City in the southern continent. Only that superpower that disappeared into the long river of history would possess the so-called "card technology" and "mechanical technology".

In essence, this card technology is a method of sealing magic within cards for convenient use.

At first, Richards William thought he had misread the situation, but an even more absurd conclusion was presented to him: the mechanical nation that had disappeared into the annals of history had actually participated in this war that destroyed the Kingdom of Ross.

What is going on here?

Fourthly, two god-level beings acted immediately, attacking two god-level domains of the Kingdom of Ross, and the approximate nature of these domains has been analyzed.

One of the realms is suspected to be Lachesis, the goddess of darkness from the Dark Realm, while the other is very likely to be the Sixth Apostle, Kalamiti, who has already died!

"Lachsis, the Goddess of Darkness, our country has already gathered information about this powerful being several years ago. Her domain can suppress most souls, and dying in her domain is an extremely dangerous thing. Previously, I received news that a serious internal strife had occurred within the Dark Kingdom, and some witches began to leave the Dark Kingdom, including the strongest protector of the Dark Kingdom."

I can't believe this is actually true!

Between countries, as long as there is even the slightest possibility of hostility, they will more or less plant some spies to gather intelligence.

As for the veracity of the intelligence, that's up to each country to judge.

"The Sixth Apostle, Caramiti, was confirmed to have died twenty-eight years ago. To be precise, there was absolutely no possibility of him being resurrected. At that time, the magic of fate could still be used, and our country's supreme deity had also divined the condition of the Sixth Apostle, Caramiti. The conclusion was clear: this guy was completely dead."