Chapter 1285: Pursuing Destiny
Joanna clearly wanted to test her strength against the Indomitable Courts and find out if the Emperor's Spear had left something for her. Zac also knew that the threat of death would never make Joanna back down and give up on her path. The hesitation in her eyes came from something else, and Zac had a notion of what. Duty.
"Don't worry about me or the Atwood Empire," Zac urged. "The war is over, and we've accomplished enough. I'm certain the System has provided a path to survival."
"But the Undead Empire…" Joanna hesitated. "Wouldn't they have prepared a backup since something happened to Kator? He might even have been a diversion, seeing how far-reaching the plot of the divine races are."
Zac had been considering the same thing. The Primo's treasure could drastically impact the civil war brewing in the Undead Empire. There was no way they'd simply give up after Kator's failure. At the very least, the rebels would have come up with a new approach the moment the plan involving their two Autarchs failed.
"I'm sure they're up to something, but you know how difficult it is to find seals. We've seen how forcing fate is liable to backfire when the seals are involved. There'll be a limit to how many people they can scrounge up," Zac said. "Not to mention, I'm stronger now than when I fought Kator. Even an Eonic Seed will have a headache dealing with us after I've teamed up with Tavza."
"Then… I'll head to the Indomitable Court and see if there's an inheritance meant for me there," Joanna said.
The Valkyrie's whole demeanor shifted from the declaration. She emitted a heroic air as she got to her feet, like a general stepping onto the battlefield.
"You're setting out immediately?"
"I fear I'll start second-guessing myself if I linger by your side."