Chapter 598: Morgans' Explanation
The Sand City outside was shaking violently, as if struck by an earthquake.
At the ceremony grounds in Sand City…
The audience stared in disbelief at the completely gray screen.
Those who had been watching the event through the Magic Pattern Guild's recorders naturally understood what had just happened underground.
That was why they were not only shocked, but terrified.
Would the Magic Pattern Association fail to contain the battle?!
Would those powerful Demon Kings break through from underground and kill them?!!
Many spectators were filled with such fears.
Some of them began trembling and even left their seats despite the violent shaking.
They were ready to run.
Being so close to a large magic mine made them feel anything but safe.
"What an incredible attack! The War King has unleashed a sky-shattering blow!"
"It's impossible to see the scene clearly now, but even Sand City, thousands of meters away, can feel the aftershock!"
"Some spectators at the ceremony were so frightened they tried to escape on the spot!"
"As expected of the leader of the Nine Demon Kings, the War King's strength truly lives up to his reputation!!"
At that moment, panic spread through the audience.
But that familiar booming voice immediately shifted their chaotic emotions.
People looked at the birdman on stage and didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Especially those who had already stood up to leave, their faces flushed red.
Of all times… Morgans is still commentating!!
And what's more, he had to drag them into the commentary!
Those who had walked toward the exits suddenly felt the strange gazes around them, and, shamelessly, they scurried back to their seats.
Thick skin would get you killed out there.
Others, those with better judgment, remained seated calmly.
In their minds, if Morgans, the most informed birdman in the world, could act so casually, then the situation was still under control. No need to flee in panic.
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Backstage, in a room behind the construction site…
Two women were watching the live broadcast of the ceremony, both looking solemn.
They were the two high-ranking officials from the Chaos Realm sent to attend the event, members of Night Moon.
One was a long-legged tribe girl named Smoothie, formerly of the Big Mom Pirates.
The other was a short-haired girl, about 1.6 meters tall, with a sweet appearance, Vicky.
"That War King is terrifying. Thankfully, Flower Queen already left," Vicky murmured, relieved.
Although Night Moon was extremely powerful and now had the experience of a one-star gem-level hunter, Vicky still had no desire to face that kind of monster.
She wasn't fond of fighting, she preferred sewing dolls.
"Still, we need to stay alert here. It'll be bad if the demons try to take advantage."
Smoothie nodded.
She had accepted this mission partly as an excuse to take leave and visit her brothers and sisters back home.
If she messed up… she wouldn't dare go back.
Because of that, even while watching the broadcast, her attention kept drifting toward the cube-shaped instrument on a red table nearby.
On the instrument was a trumpet-shaped reflector.
According to the Light Chaser who'd sent it, this device could detect the fluctuations of pure demons. It was the first time Smoothie had seen such a thing.
It was clearly a new invention from the Kingdom of Miracles.
The Light Chaser even said that within range, the device could potentially detect an Apostle.
Holy Knight Zhuxi, the Divine Artisan, truly had terrifying research capability.
That woman came too… does she have another purpose?
Smoothie wondered, thinking of the almost invisible figure.
A Holy Knight who specialized as a scientific researcher shouldn't be out in the open.
A talent like that should be hidden away, just like how the World Government hid Dr. Vegapunk, whose technology was five centuries ahead of the world.
Why bring a researcher to the front lines?
"Smoothie, the instrument's running out of energy," Vicky said.
Smoothie snapped back to attention.
The pale golden liquid inside one of the grafted transparent tubes had reached the bottom. Smoothie could only sigh helplessly.
The device was great in every way, except that it used Holy Light Potion as fuel. Which was absurd.
"Vicky, please refill it."
"I already gave all my Holy Light Potion to my sister, so this is my last one. You know how much she eats. Just use yours for now, I'll pay you back."
Vicky clasped her hands together, stuck out her tongue, and made a playful face.
Smoothie could only nod helplessly.
She knew her well, the Dominator's Ace, the Gluttonous Girl, Kelly.
Kelly had a monstrous appetite and loved collecting and eating magic plants that enhanced magic power.
Without Holy Light Potion, eating such plants would drastically shorten her lifespan.
Click!
Smoothie inserted a new Holy Light Potion into the slot. The device automatically absorbed it.
Even Smoothie felt pained watching it.
She didn't know how many had been used already.
Three had been consumed in just a quarter of an hour, just to scan an area the size of Sand City.
If they expanded the detection range, the consumption would skyrocket.
Even she couldn't afford that.
Thankfully, the Holy Light Potion didn't matter much to her.
On Evernight Island, the home of the Goddess of Chaos…
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Under the eternal night sky, the girls serving the Goddess of Chaos wielded the power of Eternal Night.
The moon, stars, and flowing fire corresponded to three different states.
Those who borrowed these powers used the Eternal Night to warm their bodies and minds, increasing their basic attributes.
Meaning, Smoothie, who used the power of Eternal Night, had no need for Holy Light Potion.
She saved all the ones she received each month.
Part of her stock went to nurturing the ruler's favored subordinates, but she didn't have much left.
Watching the liquid inside the instrument drain drop by drop…
Smoothie could only console herself that powerful effects naturally required heavy consumption.
She turned her attention back to the image of dust slowly settling underground.
"Vicky, aren't you worried about your sister?"
"Worried? Why? Didn't Flower Queen say she'd be fine?"
Vicky tilted her head innocently.
Smoothie could only stare in speechless disbelief.
If Flower Queen said it's fine, then it must be fine…?
Kelly was lucky to have such a carefree sister.
"…Alright."
Smoothie sighed and looked at the screen once more.
I wonder if the demon's Apostle will appear?
The situation was getting more dangerous, and Smoothie couldn't help worrying about a large-scale war between humans and demons.
But it was far beyond her control.
Underground, the storm began to gather the dust that filled the cavern… Would the underground space finally become clear again?
(End of this chapter)