Chapter 1418: The strategy Briefing
"Zhao Li Xin then recounted the complicated relationship between himself, Lazarus, and Emperor Lei Yu, as well as Lazarus’ plan for Lory and her world. Everyone held their breath; their faces turned pale, tightened with fear and horror."
Never, even in their wildest dreams, had they imagined that a powerful entity—one akin to the gods themselves—could harbor such overwhelming hatred and a twisted obsession to annihilate all life in their world. A being far more dangerous than even the Black Dragon, Nazareth.
Cold sweat trickled down their spines, despite the already frigid weather. Fredhardt and the other Archknights wore tense expressions as Zhao Li Xin continued, recounting his experience within the hidden ruin—the tale of the girl whose tragic fate led to the birth of the Black Dragon, Nazareth. He revealed how Evereth had been manipulated by Lazarus... and, worse still, she was not the only one.
"What the fuc*in*—dam* SNAKE! He’s already dead and still causing us this much trouble!" Fargo lost his temper, cursing loudly.
"Based on your account, Behrenn and Nevaro may have been influenced by Lazarus," Fredhardt said, beginning to assess the situation.
"Yes," Zhao Li Xin nodded. "According to what she told me, the creature called Zalchana was also under his influence. And they all share the same goal—the downfall of the Lucient family."
Son’of a Bitc*!" Clift cursed under his sharp breath.
Samuel sat limp in his chair, "So all this time...I’ve become a pawn of destruction of my own world?" he muttered in disbelief.
Lydia trembled as the realization sank in. All this time, she had served as a healer for the S.A.I.N.T. organization, believing she was helping the world. But now she realized—she had unknowingly contributed to the destruction of her own world. And Marissa, her friend, had been one of the innocent victims.
Tears rolled down her cheeks as her voice quivered in distress.
"I... I didn’t know... I really didn’t..."