Chapter 495: Problem with numbers
The area around the obsidian obelisk fell utterly still as Overlord’s comprehensive plan took hold in every mind. That unexpected hush spoke volumes about the seriousness of what had just been outlined. The Demon Soul Master initiative promised extraordinary empowerment for all citizens of the Xaos Kingdom, giving them the chance to reshape their capabilities from the ground up.
Meanwhile, the introduction of angelic bloodlines and the potential for Divine Force enhancement offered far-reaching military advantages, improving everything from individual soldiers to the Kingdom’s most potent weapons of mass destruction.
In a striking counterbalance, the measured approach to Monsters would help preserve Terra’s delicate ecological equilibrium, mitigating the risk of environmental collapse. It was a threefold scheme, both sweeping and bold.
In that charged silence, Vlad’s aura burst forth, a tangible wave of energy that redirected every gaze toward him. Standing with steady resolve, he addressed the group. "This path is ambitious, and it will demand caution and discipline. We must remember that every step—sealing demon souls, capturing angels, and managing Monsters—carries inherent risks. Yet, if we succeed, the Xaos Civilization will ascend to heights unimaginable."
A quiet wave of agreement radiated through those gathered. Jormungandr, Ouroborous, Grand Marshal Anglius, Major General Theodoro, Duke Viserin, and other high-ranking figures who had shouldered tremendous burdens during the recent, all-consuming war, each nodded in unison, silently committing themselves to this new vision.
The Xaos Civilization had long withstood existential threats, emerging not merely intact but consistently stronger. Now, in the wake of defeating a race that once threatened to devour Terra entirely, they found themselves poised on the brink of even more dramatic progress. Watching them, Vlad felt a broad smile touch his face. In his mind’s eye, he could glimpse how unimaginably strong the Kingdom and all of Terra might become once Overlord’s plan was fully implemented.
Of course, the path ahead remained difficult. Still, compared with the massive intercontinental war against the Leviathan Race, this would be a piece of cake. Vlad allowed a slight chuckle at the notion, realizing just how strong they had become, to the point that facing the entire world felt easy.
"We will call the next campaign across Terra the Threefold Path for Demons, Angels, and Monsters," Vlad announced, letting his voice ring clear. He paused a moment to let the term sink in before continuing, "As for our approach to other human forces, that will be considered an entirely different subject because we cannot allow our troops—or other human organizations in Terra—to think we view them simply as tools for our own growth."
His words echoed around the circle, drawing affirmative nods from Overlord himself. Diplomacy was crucial if they hoped to integrate additional human factions without sparking unnecessary bloodshed. For a truly unified Terra, the Xaos Kingdom needed something deeper than brute strength; it required respect, mutual benefit, and tactful negotiation.
Overlord, evidently pleased with the course of action, allowed a faint, satisfied expression to flicker across his face. The plan, it seemed, would proceed with a careful blend of Overlord’s strategic cunning and Vlad’s principle of respectful coexistence.