Chapter 781: Goal: Invasion
Freya was speechless.
The Viking Empress had faced the same dilemma now confronting the Graecian Emperor. Yet while the old ruler of the north had been paralyzed by uncertainty, unable to find a clear solution, Emperor Alexandro—the White Death—had already envisioned a brutal but decisive path forward.
It was merciless. Uncompromising. A course of action that would undoubtedly result in countless innocent lives being lost. But it was also efficient and effective. It would ensure that whatever foreign power was attempting to sink its claws into Graecia would fail—permanently.
Unfortunately, Freya understood that this path was not available to just anyone.
The Viking Empress, for all her might, lacked the military authority, political structure, and sheer power to do what Alexandro could. This wasn’t simply a matter of determination—it was one of capability. Only a supreme powerhouse at the height of his dominance, like the White Death, could execute such a plan.
With a quiet sigh, Freya shook her head and exhaled slowly. She pushed aside the thoughts of her homeland, no longer allowing memories of Valhalla to cloud her focus. That Chapter of her life was closed.
She was no longer a Viking Princess.
She was now the Queen of the Xaos Kingdom—an independent dominion under the Graecian Empire—and it was her solemn duty to treat this land as her home. She would defend it, protect it, and shape its future with fire and steel.
Alexandro nodded almost imperceptibly, as though acknowledging the internal resolution she had made. Then his gaze shifted from Freya to Vlad.
"Step forward," he commanded.
Vlad—the True Depravita of Wrath—stepped ahead and bowed deeply, adopting a solemn demeanor. He knew he was about to be entrusted with vital knowledge, and perhaps a mission that could change the fate of entire worlds.
"With Maximo, we had decided that if you returned safely from Valhalla, you would join our core war council," Alexandro said. "But your accomplishments in the realm of the Vikings have far exceeded our expectations. You achieved a level of power equivalent to a Half-Step Lord—an extraordinary feat, worthy of myth."