............"What... They contracted several Divine Beasts? How on earth did they succeed?" Thaddeus's curiosity deepened, his disbelief growing even stronger."Using live humans and forbidden rituals," Rajendra replied in a chilling tone, his words hanging heavy in the air."As for the rest of the information, here, take a look. I've gathered all the details from my family's informants," Rajendra said, tossing a bundle of papers to Thaddeus.Thaddeus's face contorted with disgust as he scanned through the papers. "This is... damn it, that's just fucking messed up!" he cursed under his breath, his anger boiling over.Thaddeus had sent his own men to quietly gather secrets from the Everglen family, but they hadn't succeeded yet. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy towards Rajendra Chauhan's success, even though Chauhan's family had lost fine soldiers in the process."Lord Lumara, please mind your language," Pope Aurelius admonished him, his voice firm."Here, see for yourself
............"This is a cursed tool, Mother, different from divine tools. They possess various abilities, but unlike divine tools, they come with negative drawbacks," Eirik explained, observing his mother's admiration for a gleaming one-handed short sword emitting dense killing intent.High Druidess Elowen Everglen, the head of the Everglen Family, may appear gentle and calm, but everyone in the family knows better than to anger her. Despite her serene demeanor, she commands respect and fear like no other.Eirik Everglen inherits his mother's cruelty, capable of killing with a smile on his face. The family knows not to cross him either."How unfortunate that we can't get our hands on these wonderful tools. Anyways, how is the Divine Heir? Have you seen him up close?" Elowen paused her play with the short sword, placing it back in its wooden box and closing it before turning to her son with a serious expression."Yes, I have. And I'm quite disappointed. He's pathetic, Mother. My Divin
............Eirik swiftly made his way inside the estate, his footsteps echoing softly as he navigated the familiar halls.With practiced ease, he located a hidden passage concealed behind a tapestry and slipped inside.The narrow corridor twisted and turned, leading him deeper into the bowels of the mansion.After a while, Eirik emerged into a spacious cave, the air heavy with a musty scent. Strange markings adorned the ground, illuminated by the faint light filtering in from cracks in the ceiling. Among the markings lay scattered bodies, their lifeless forms arranged as if part of some macabre ritual.Eirik moved to the center of the cave and took a seat amidst the eerie scene. With a steady hand, he retrieved a shimmering marble ball from his cloak and placed it gently in his lap. Closing his eyes, he focused his mind, delving into the depths of his consciousness.As he concentrated, the cave began to pulsate with a soft glow, the markings on the ground coming to life with an
............"Alright, leave!" Celestius dismissed the servant and took the parchment, his hands trembling slightly as he unfolded it.His mood soured even further as he read its contents."Bamn...Crash...Freaking Bastards!" In a fit of rage, he swung his hand, shattering a nearby cupboard into pieces before throwing the parchment aside."What's happening, Lord Head?" The guards rushed in at the sound of the commotion, concern etched on their faces as they saw Celestius's furious expression."Nothing... call all the core members of the family for a meeting!" Celestius ordered, his anger subsiding as he regained his composure in front of the guards.He knew the situation was dire and they were ill-prepared for it.Though he had anticipated this outcome, the speed at which it had occurred took him by surprise.Just like the Starcrest Family, the Moonshroud Family head had also received the parchment.In the eastern part of the capital city, nestled within a humble neighborhood, lay the
............"Family Head, Elders... I apologize for the disturbance, but there's a man from the Everglen Family asking for a meeting with the Family Head," the servant informed them, expressing his apologies before delivering the message."See, the Everglen Family has already made their move," Isolde remarked, her expression sly as she confirmed her prediction. The men present looked at her with surprise and wonder, impressed by her spot-on instincts."Alright, send him in!" Isolde gestured for the servant to bring the man from Everglen into the hall."Yes, Family Head!" The servant replied before bowing and taking his leave.A few moments later, the man sent by the Everglen family entered the meeting hall. After exchanging greetings with the Family Head and others, he informed them about the intentions of his Family Head, the High Druidess.Once the representative from Everglen left, Isolde and the others discussed a few matters and decided who would accompany the Family Head to th
............"Cardinal Moretti, I wanted to ask you something before you depart for Crystalbrook City," Pope Aurelius approached Cardinal Gabriel Moretti, who was emerging from his resting place after packing his belongings."Yes, Your Grace!" Cardinal Moretti nodded respectfully, sensing the concern in Pope Aurelius's demeanor."Hmmn, I wanted to ask if you saw any Prophecy... Ahh, he's already in trance...!" Pope Aurelius trailed off as he noticed Cardinal Gabriel Moretti slipping into his prophetic trance.Cardinal Gabriel Moretti possessed a unique Gift bestowed upon him directly by God Elandor for his unwavering devotion to his faith. This Gift granted him visions and insights into future events, known as the Gift of Prophecy.As Cardinal Moretti entered his trance, his eyes began to flicker like a kaleidoscope, indicating the profound connection he had with the Divine God.The pope had relied on Cardinal Moretti's gift to avert numerous disastrous outcomes in the past. That's
............"Damn it... I will never let this happen to them!" Gabriel Moretti's leg went limp as he witnessed the tragic fate of Old Head Chauhan, his men, and even his grandson, who were all killed by Elowen.Tears welled up in Gabriel's eyes as he punched the ground in frustration, feeling powerless to change the outcome. But then he remembered that this was just a vision, and he still had a chance to alter the future.Just then, his vision abruptly ended, and Gabriel returned to reality. He looked up to see Pope Aurelius standing before him, patiently waiting for him to come back to his senses.After sharing everything with Pope Aurelius, Gabriel Moretti felt weakness overtaking his body."Careful... you need to recover first before you can leave for Crystalbrook City," Pope Aurelius caught him before he fell to the ground, supporting him."No... no, I'm fine. I can recover on the way," Gabriel Moretti insisted, shaking his head.Every time Gabriel had a vision, he paid a small
............Brook University of Talents is a famous place in Crystalbrook city, known by everyone in nearby towns. Its gates are huge and impressive.When you walk in, the first thing you notice is a big, beautiful garden where students like to hang out. Some sit under the shade of big trees, studying or just relaxing.As you go further, you'll find a giant hall where the university holds meetings, parties, and important events. It's always busy and lively. The university has different departments for different subjects, each with its own teachers and staff to help students learn.One of the coolest things about the university is its big swimming pool. Students love to swim there in their free time, and it's also used for swimming competitions.There are thousands of students studying here, each with their own dreams and goals. But what really makes this university special is its art and entertainment program. Students who want to be artists, singers, musicians, or performers com