Chapter 279:
Waltzemer straightened his back.
The Empire was no longer in his hands. While he could still serve as a counterbalance, regaining his footing was now purely dependent on Waltzemer’s own abilities, having lost his horns.
“So, you have been given the mission to defend the eastern part of the Empire. I trust you will do well.”
Isaac chuckled at Waltzemer’s tone, as if he still owned the Empire. This ambitious power-hungry man didn’t seem like someone who would simply vanish after being used as a pawn.
“Of course, I have to stop the Olkan Code. But that’s merely an obstacle I need to overcome.”
“An obstacle? Is there a more important goal than that?”
Isaac gazed at the rising dawn in the east.
“I must reclaim the Holy Land.”
Waltzemer wore a somewhat sour expression at Isaac’s answer. It was as if he was saying, “So you’re just another paladin of the Codex of Light after all.”