Chapter 921

## Chapter 921

Jin decided to convey his ideas to Zipple and Kinzelo at that moment.

What they need to do now is not to concentrate their forces on Grosh Castle to establish a stronghold against Zito’s invading forces, but to disperse their troops throughout each territory. Otherwise, we will undoubtedly suffer significant damage in Zito’s transfer fracture.

Of course, Jin didn’t do this just for the leaders of Zipple and Kinzelo. It was a consideration for the helpless people living in their lands. It goes against Jin’s beliefs to stand by while the lives of ordinary people are destroyed just because they are in enemy territory.

“Elder Sister Luna, you should go to the Zipple fleet, and Sir Hedo, you head to the Kinzelo fleet to meet with the commanders. Since there is a high probability of more fracture invasions, you must convey to them that they need to deploy their forces in each territory, not concentrate them in Grosh Castle.”

“Understood, Jin.”

“What if they don’t listen?”

“Intimidate them strongly.”

“Can I understand that as ‘use force if necessary’, younger one?”

“Although the situation is critical, don’t resort to violence; just create an aura of intimidation. Tell them that it’s best to complete territorial defense preparations in three days, before the Loss Field completely disappears. Just by saying that, they should understand.”

Luna and Hedo left the meeting room.

However, at that moment, Beradin was already receiving a report on the situation that Jin had anticipated from Drakka.

“Patriarch! The tower’s calculations were wrong. Simultaneous transfer fractures are occurring throughout the federation’s territory…!”

Said Sartin Zipple with an urgent expression.

The tower’s calculations.

Since the beginning of the True Demon War, or even before, from the moment Zipple secured Elona Zipple, the future had been constantly “calculated” using the Tower and the Demon God’s Orb.

Especially for calculations related to the True Demon War, considerable resources had been consumed. However, Sartin now claimed that the tower’s calculations were completely wrong.

“…throughout the territory, simultaneously?”

“Yes, that’s right. So far we have confirmed 15 locations, and the number is increasing in real time. My subordinates and I estimate that there are already more than 50 fractures open. We may soon see fractures forming in Drakka and neighboring districts.”

Beradin’s pupils contracted.

Fracture invasions were nothing new. However, since the invasion of Grosh Castle by the human world began, the True Demon World had clearly demonstrated its might. They had even withdrawn all existing fractures while supporting Grosh Castle.

Moreover, more than 50 fractures at once.

Such a number was unprecedented, even during the most serious fracture invasions, a number that could only be achieved by combining all the fractures from the entire territory of the human world at that time, and not just the Federation.

“Have reports arrived from other factions?”

“Not yet.”

“They probably aren’t much different from us. Right now, there’s no reason for the True Demon World to selectively focus only on us, Zipple.”

Beradin tapped his desk with his fingers for a few seconds.

The Tower’s calculations were an imitation of Az Mil’s authority.

However, in the present, Zipple had not secured Euria, Az Mil’s contractor. Thus, the future calculated by the Tower was inevitably incomplete.

” …The reason why we couldn’t absorb Az Mil, but the calculations deviated so much, is probably due to Zito’s eye. Zito’s immortal status is too high for the current Demon God’s Orb to handle. Also, Jin Runcandel’s power of existence would have also put significant strain on the Demon God’s Orb.”

Desperate footsteps continued to echo in the hallway.

“Patriarch! The Felyn Kingdom is collapsing. Because the fracture formed directly over the capital, the kingdom’s army was annihilated in an instant. The federal magicians stationed there are holding on, but they won’t be able to resist for long…!”

“A new fracture has appeared in the Brakle Autonomous District! It is the largest of all the fractures confirmed so far! We even detect demons attacking the city’s shield from the outside. Fractures are also estimated to have formed in the nearby plains.”

Beradin rose from his seat.

“Consul.”

“Speak, Patriarch.”

“Keep the fleets sent to Grosh Castle as they are. The same applies to the fleet currently waiting there.”

“What about Lady Elona…?”

“If the True Demon World were to attack even the Tower of Stories, Lady Elona might be forced to intervene, but I don’t think that will happen. Right now, what the True Demon World is after is not us, but Zito’s Eye in the Holy Kingdom. Therefore, for the time being, it’s best for Lady Elona to maintain her position and prepare for any additional emergencies.”

Beradin was convinced that the two problems – the invasion of the Red Legend Tribe into their land and the invasion of the True Demon World into the Holy Kingdom – would only intensify in the future.

From the perspective of the Red Legend Tribe, which had been gradually pushed back in recent times, now was the best time to pressure Zipple.

“As for the suppression of fractures, the Magic Golem Corps and the fleets stationed in the Holy Land will take care of it. We haven’t had the opportunity to play a significant role in the assault on Grosh Castle, and we can’t allow our prestige to be further diminished. It is inevitable that our base will be more exposed.”

Sartin nodded heavily.

“Understood.”

Beradin went out.

Above the sky of Drakka, purple fractures stretched out. A massive fracture and dozens of smaller fractures cast shadows over the center of Drakka.

And, for some reason,

Beradin perceived a faint presence emanating from those fractures.

“Traitor, Kelliark Zipple…”

“Patriarch?”

“Consul. Don’t you feel it? It’s subtle, but Kelliark Zipple’s fire is leaking into the demonic energy.”

“…According to the Demon God’s Orb calculation, it seems he really escaped to hell. And if you can feel his fire, it means he has regained his strength. It’s likely that Zito is using him as part of the deal for his treatment.”

“Well, we’ll have to see who’s really being used in the end.”

Crackle!

Flames engulfed Hroti.

At the same time, a protective shield composed of fire formed throughout the airspace of Drakka. Beradin’s mana enveloped the entire city.

Above the shield, a sphere of fire similar to the sun rose.

Decimating Effusive Flame Orb.

Beradin’s great magic instantly melted the small fractures, transforming the purple sky into a fiery red.

Then, before the screams of the demons could be heard, Beradin’s pupils filled with blue flames. With each sweep of his gaze across the sky, blue flames were drawn.

“Kelliark Zipple, we will meet again soon.”

***

Meanwhile, in the New Kinzelo Headquarters:

Pirops woke up and headed to the conference room. He had just received orders from Orgal through a dream.

While fractures appeared throughout the beastmen’s lands, Kinzelo didn’t seem as rushed as the Lutero Magical Federation.

Orgal had already relocated all non-combatants to the underground city once the large-scale attack on Grosh Castle began.

However, the residents, composed of small beastmen, some ordinary humans, and non-combatant demons, were unaware of the relocation. The evacuation was carried out using Pirops’ dream ability.

Orgal had no intention of revealing the underground cities that Kinzelo now controlled to the public.

Employing so much energy had left Pirops visibly fatigued.

“Daughter, if you had started using your dream ability a little earlier, your old man wouldn’t be so tired now.”

“Hmph, it’s not like your lifespan is shortening just because you’re a little tired, Dad.”

“That’s true… It’s a very kind response.”

“If you say anything else, maybe I’ll stop using my dream ability forever.”

“Oh, don’t say that.”

Pirops rubbed his forehead and looked at the demons gathered in the conference room, including Shagal.

“We will try to avoid direct combat with the True Demon World as much as possible and concentrate our forces solely on the defense of key strongholds. Deploy the Plutonian-type living golems that are on standby in each of these key locations. The New Headquarters will be protected directly by Bianca and myself.”

“Understood.”

“I will repeat: there is no need to make a great effort to defend minor strongholds. If the fracture invasion passes through small or medium-sized cities with too much aggression, it is okay to abandon them completely. We can rebuild the destroyed cities, and without defending forces, the enemy will not unleash a reckless attack. They have no reason to attack other areas outside the influence of the fractures.”

The demons nodded.

“Although it is acceptable to lose some living golems, we must minimize casualties among the demon and beastman forces. Living golems can be manufactured as many times as necessary, but the fallen cannot be brought back to life. At least, not until our great cause is complete.”

“Yes!”

After a brief meeting, the demons left the conference room to execute their orders.

Ainas stayed behind and stared intently at Pirops.

“It seems you have something to say, my daughter. Are you trying to apologize for what you said to me earlier? That’s quite commendable.”

“I didn’t say anything offensive. I just wanted to ask something.”

“I see. What is it?”

“Well, when our great cause is complete, will all the people who sacrificed themselves really return?”

The great cause, the resurrection of the Sun God, Kinzelo.

Pirops looked into his daughter’s eyes.

“Not all. But probably many people will return, including your real mother. So, my daughter, you should strive even harder in your dream ability from now on. There’s a lot that depends on you.”

Ainas didn’t reply and shrugged.

***

Back in the now ruined Grosh Castle:

An hour had passed since Hedo and Luna returned. The forces gathered in Grosh Castle, both from Kinzelo and the Lutero Magical Federation, showed no sign of returning to their respective territories.

However, Jin had already received information from his hidden spies in the beastmen’s lands and the federation.

“According to our spies, it seems that Kinzelo and the federation have played their cards more, and both believe they can stop the remaining fracture just by that.”

In the territory of the Vamel Alliance, many of the transcendents who had been on the front lines in Grosh Castle had already returned. As in other factions, battles were also being fought in the alliance’s territory.

Overall, the situation was progressing relatively well. The Vamel Alliance had been the most prepared among the major factions to deal with fractures from the beginning.

Now, the only thing left for the Vamel Alliance was to protect the Holy Kingdom.

Jin was waiting for a call from the Holy Kingdom. If Lani requested support, he planned to go to the Holy Kingdom personally.

{Sir Jin!}

Suddenly, the communication device vibrated. It was Kashimir contacting him.

“Sir Kashimir, what’s going on?”

{Thirty minutes ago, the True Demon World began attacking the Holy Kingdom!}

“Thirty minutes ago, you say?”

Jin’s eyes widened.

The attack had begun thirty minutes ago, and there had been no contact from the Holy Kingdom until that moment.

{There was a way to block communication! I was only able to confirm the attack on the Holy Kingdom thanks to Seven-Colored agents who were nearby. It seems that communication was only possible once they were far enough away from the Holy Kingdom. You should hurry towards the Holy Kingdom.}

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