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A small European country.
On top of Mount Wundagore.
In the Darkhold Temple.
A young woman, dressed in a dark green Witch's outfit with long golden hair, sat on a stone chair, using magic to flip through a Black Magic book suspended in mid-air.
This magic book was clearly incomplete, as many of its pages were missing.
But even so, it continuously emitted an immense amount of Dark Energy.
That's right, this magic book was precisely the dark book!
And this young woman who was flipping through the dark book… No, to be precise, she only looked young; in reality, she had lived for approximately 1500 years.
Her name was Morgan le Fay, and she was a servant and worshiper of Chthon.
Most of the pages in this dark book were painstakingly collected by her over a thousand years, by dispatching members of her Dark Followers Cult from all over the World.
However.
In addition to this little-known secret identity.
She actually had another very prominent, even famous, identity in the magic World.
That was… the favored disciple of the legendary Wizard Merlin, and together with Merlin, she was hailed as one of the greatest legendary Wizards in Earth's history!
Originally, according to the normal trajectory, Morgan le Fay should have become a holy Guardian, like Ancient One, protecting Earth from magical creature attacks!
But the problem was that this ambitious woman was not content with the status quo… She didn't want to be "one of," she only wanted to be "the only"!
Later, during a battle against the Dark Followers Cult, who worshiped Chthon, she accidentally came into contact with a dark book · fragment by a strange twist of fate.
She was immediately attracted by the powerful Black Magic recorded on it and the immense Dark Energy.
So from that day on, she secretly betrayed her faith and her teacher, joined the Dark Followers Cult, and step by step became the leader of this mysterious organization!
"My Lord Morgan, Clea is back."
At this moment, a middle-aged Witch in a dark blue cloak reported softly.
Morgan le Fay said without raising her head, "Let her in."
"Yes."
Before long, Clea was brought in.
"Sorry, My Lord Morgan, the mission to retrieve the dark book · fragment… failed!"
Clea reported with utmost respect, her hands folded over her lower abdomen and her upper body slightly bowed:
"Due to the suddenness of the event, as soon as that fragment appeared, it was snatched away by a Ghost Rider who had been ambushing for a long time…"
"Moreover, during the subsequent pursuit, the opponent actually summoned Ancient One and a large number of Wizards from Kamar-Taj…"
Clea then recounted in detail everything that had happened on Belle Isle a few hours earlier.
Towards the end, she asked with a hint of apprehension in her eyes:
"My Lord Morgan, could Ancient One have already sensed something?"
Morgan le Fay frowned slightly and said with some emotion, "It's truly hard to imagine that the Sorcerer Supreme would be summoned and directed by Mephisto's agent?"
"There must be some hidden truth here that we don't know… But compared to that, I'm actually more concerned about what you just said, that female Wizard who kept using Chaos Magic during the battle against the demon army!"
"Are you sure she was using Chaos Magic?"
"Absolutely certain."
Although Clea didn't know why the other party was so concerned about Wanda, who used Chaos Magic, she still nodded with an extremely firm expression:
"Your subordinate swears on her soul that she was definitely using Chaos Magic."
"You did very well." Seeing this, a hint of greed immediately appeared in Morgan le Fay's eyes, and she praised:
"Although we failed to bring back that dark book · fragment this time, we unexpectedly discovered the true whereabouts of Red Slayer!"
"My Lord Morgan, are you saying…"
Clea's eyes widened suddenly, and she exclaimed in surprise, "This female Wizard is the Red Slayer we're looking for, who can awaken the sleeping Dark God??"
"It's her, there's no mistake."
Morgan le Fay said noncommittally, "Chaos Magic is a unique and miraculous power that exists outside of all White magic and Black Magic. Only a lucky person blessed by Chthon can master this extraordinary power on their own, without the aid of the dark book."
As she spoke, her fingers danced in the air, and the dark book, suspended in mid-air, automatically flipped, finally stopping on a specific page.
Morgan le Fay looked at the magical text on it and read aloud in a voice that trembled slightly from excessive excitement:
"When the blood of the Red Slayer splashes on the holy stone, the sleeper will awaken, and the God will once again descend upon the World!"
"I've been searching for her for over a thousand years, and today I've finally found her…"
After a brief moment of contemplation, Morgan le Fay looked at Clea and instructed, "Next, the follow-up matters concerning the Red Slayer will be handled by Agatha."
"At your current level, you can't handle Ancient One very well."
"Since only you have seen that Ghost Rider, you will continue to track down the whereabouts of that dark book · fragment."
Clea responded without hesitation, "Yes!"
After Clea withdrew, Morgan le Fay took the dark book to an altar and whispered with fanatical eyes:
"Oh, great God, I have already found the whereabouts of the Red Slayer… Now, with just a few more fragments, I can unseal this part of your consciousness that is sealed within the Darkhold Temple."
"Very good."
From the void, an extremely evil and powerful voice echoed directly in Morgan le Fay's mind.
"My loyal follower, when that day comes, I will keep my promise and bestow upon you my primordial power, making you the most powerful Chaos Wizard in the Metaverse!"
"Thank you for the grace of My Lord Chthon."
Morgan le Fay trembled slightly with excitement.
It wasn't until the voice in her mind completely subsided that she couldn't help but murmur to herself:
"Merlin, do you see? I am about to become even more powerful than you… No, I should say the most powerful Wizard in the entire Metaverse!"
"One day, I will become a God of magic like Vishanti."
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The next day.
When the Sun rose again, its warm rays poured unimpeded onto every street and every inch of land in the seven cities of Green Bay, Chicago, and others.
The Dark Energy that had previously enveloped the sky had long dissipated with the killing of the seven Night Demons.
Large numbers of heavily armed soldiers followed behind the armored vehicles that were clearing the way, advancing in an orderly fashion into the city.
Many Vampires who failed to escape were either instantly killed by the Sun or died under the special weapons in the hands of these soldiers.
Because the main force of the Vampire army was almost entirely wiped out by Homelander alone last night.
Coupled with the loss of the cover of darkness.
Therefore, the remaining scattered Vampires were simply unable to mount an effective counterattack in the face of the human army, which greatly outnumbered them.
Before long, a large number of living forces were cleared out.
At the same time, a large number of firefighters, medical personnel, as well as municipal workers and volunteers, also joined the busy work of rescue and disinfection under the cover of soldiers.
They began to continuously search for survivors who had miraculously escaped from buildings and ruins.
And when those survivors, still shaken and curled up in corners like startled birds, not daring to make a sound even when discovered by rescuers, were successfully rescued.
Looking at the Sun that had "risen" again above their heads, the extreme tension that had been suppressed in their hearts finally released at this moment.
"Woooo… ah…"
"Wah… ah…"
Even the bravest people would hug the rescuers at this moment, crying like frightened, helpless, and pathetic children.
Yesterday, for all the survivors in the seven cities, was absolutely the darkest moment of their lives!
Many of them had lost family, relatives, friends, classmates, and even their own happy lives.
And General Ross, as the temporary supreme commander of this operation, lost his path to promotion to a higher level of power.
Looking at the gradually subsiding battle on the monitor, and the streets and alleys filled with human limbs and severed arms like a Shura hell, General Ross felt both regret and self-reproach!
Without a doubt.
He failed to seize the opportunity Karl had bestowed upon him!
Now, the seven cities have suffered severe losses in both personnel and property.
Afterward, let alone credit, he would already be thanking the heavens if his political enemies didn't seize the opportunity to jump out and hold him accountable, right?
It was very likely that he would be forced to retire early.
You know.
Within the Department of Defense, there were many people who were envious of his successful climb onto Karl's big thigh, and even secretly wanted to replace him.
It's just that, previously, these people couldn't find a suitable reason to remove Ross from power.
This time, not only did the opportunity come, but it was also handed to General Ross by his own hands.
But this was not what vexed and angered him the most.
What truly drove General Ross crazy was that he had unknowingly paved the way for Homelander this time.
He even allowed that bastard to make a fortune, becoming a "people's hero" whose popularity was unparalleled for a time…
Damn it, what a sin!
Originally, all of this should have belonged to me!
"Fuk, Fuk, Fu*k!"
General Ross, whose mental defenses had completely collapsed, roared a string of curses at the big screen, instantly scaring everyone else in the operations command center into silence.
But just then, a soldier suddenly walked in and reported, "General, there's a woman named Selena outside the camp who wants to see you. She says she has an important matter to discuss for cooperation."
"No, I'm not seeing anyone. Can't you see I'm busy commanding the battle?"
General Ross, who was in a fit of rage at the moment, refused without thinking.
However.
Just as the soldier turned to leave, General Ross, as if suddenly remembering something, abruptly grabbed his shoulder.
Then he thrust his face to within 5 centimeters of the other person, eagerly asking:
"Wait a minute, what did you just say her name was?"
"Huh?" The soldier was clearly startled and stammered in response, "I think it was… Selena?"
"Quickly invite her in."
General Ross's eyes immediately lit up upon hearing this, realizing that this was likely his last chance to "turn the tide."
Because… this female Vampire represented Karl Merks!
And at present, the only person who could save his precarious career was probably this man.
"Forget it, I'll go meet her myself."
As he spoke, General Ross, impatient, strode out of the operations command center.
This scene left the other staff members in the room completely bewildered.
Who exactly was that woman?
To be able to make a dignified three-star Army General personally go out to greet her?
… …
"Ms. Selena, what instructions does Mr. Karl have this time?"
As soon as they met, General Ross skipped the pleasantries and eagerly asked first.
"Boss guessed that General might have encountered some uncontrollable factors…"
Selena saw that the other party had taken the initiative to lower his stance, a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes, and she immediately got straight to the point:
"Considering that, although our cooperation has not been long, General has been actively protecting the interests of Sokovia and Hyperspace Group throughout this process.
Therefore, as partners, we naturally will not let such a loyal ally return empty-handed."
"So… Boss has specifically sent me here this time to discuss a win-win cooperation with you."
Upon hearing this, General Ross immediately looked as if he had grasped a lifeline, his eyes glowing green.
Win! I want to win!
See? At critical moments, I still have to rely on Mr. Karl to pull me through!
"As long as it can help me turn the situation around… Ah, I mean, no matter what Mr. Karl asks, as long as I can do it, I will fully cooperate."
"So please, Ms. Selena, tell me clearly!"
Selena nodded slightly, then made a startling statement: "Actually, this crisis is not completely over yet."
"The Vampire Lord who initiated this attack, and the rest of his Vampire cults, will begin a new round of attacks on other cities across America starting tonight."
General Ross's eyes widened suddenly: (＾ ＾ ●)
Yes, yes, continue, tell me in detail, I'm all ears!
"Although the intensity may be far less than this 'Seven Cities Crisis,' the scale will be even greater."
"If we don't intervene in advance, I'm afraid the entire America will fall into endless panic at that time…"