Chapter 326

Chapter 326
Chapter 326: Beyond All Uncertainty.

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The Royal Sentinel, known as the Guardian of Light.

It took the form of a colossal sculpture carved from stone.

The figure possessed twelve wings and gripped a blade that matched its own massive stature with both of its hands.

‘That towering monument located at the threshold known as the World’s Entrance. I truly didn’t think it was capable of motion.’

This was the entity tasked with protecting the gateway to the world.

Commonly referred to by titles such as the Guardian of the Gate or the King of the Gate.

To be sure, the ‘World’s Entrance’ remained a locked dungeon that had stayed sealed throughout history.

The reason was the impenetrable ‘barrier’ maintained by that very sentinel, which blocked all attempts at entry.

I was also witnessing it move for the very first time in my life.

“As for the final vacancy······.”

“Only one remains now.”

The focus of the crowd intensified, their gazes growing even more sharp.

It was because there was only a single position left to be filled.

Logically, of those who had not yet been summoned, the ‘Elf Queen’ appeared to be the most obvious choice.

“······.”

Even the Elf Queen was observing me, a flicker of anticipation visible in her expression.

She appeared to assume that since the White King and the Giant of Annihilation had been selected, her name would inevitably follow.

Strictly speaking, that would have been a very sensible path to take.

By acknowledging the Elf Queen and speaking her name, I would likely secure her support and gratitude.

Gaining the respect and loyalty of the rulers of the sacred realms was a notoriously difficult feat.

Furthermore, because she held absolute authority over the elven race, her endorsement would have made it significantly simpler to command the rest of the elves.

It stood to reason that the supreme Elf Queen wouldn’t simply submit to the authority of another, would she?

I gave a small nod and declared the name for the final open slot.

“Auril, the Elf of the Laurel.”

“······?”