Chapter 345: Train Track (3)
The anonymous Analysis Report on the Lighthouse, published by Louina, was stirring up the entire continent—from the nobles of the Empire and kingdoms to the lowliest commoners of every class and even the inmates confined within prisons—all discussing the comet that threatened the continent's destruction.
It was not a surprising turn of events. Even if one couldn't understand Louina's theory or read the written word, one only had to look to the sky to know—the distinct fall of a meteor across the sky.
"The continent will collapse! God's punishment will bring humanity to ruin!"
All the voices that debated destruction shook the continent, causing chaos in society to become a certainty, as civil commotions arose everywhere and crimes such as murder and looting spread like a plague.
"There is no need to rush. The advance has already been decided," Sophien said.
However, in the deepest private chamber of the Imperial Palace, Sophien, who was the sovereign of the continent, remained unperturbed, and she was merely practicing a game of Go as she received the ministers from a certain nation who had sought her out.
Tap—
Sophien first placed a black stone, then with her other hand, laid down a white one.
Tap—
Once more, Sophien laid down a black stone, followed by a white stone.
Tap—
Following an extended match played by Sophien alone, Maho from the Principality finally broke the silence.