(This is the end of Volume 8, and I feel like I have a lot of emotions. But let’s put that aside for now. Regarding future updates, modifications to some original chapters, and other chores, I’m a little busy lately and don’t have much free time. , specifically around the evening of May this week, when the titles of Volume 9 are updated, some clarifications will be made. I’m sorry to disturb everyone’s reading.)
*****In the capital of the Theocracy·? ? ? of? ? ? Among*****
When Zhang Youji and his party entered the Magic Academy, the perspective turned to the Goblin Emperor who had had contact with Moni.
In a large room with no windows, only some simple furniture, and the overall decoration was mainly white, there was the Goblin Emperor who had previously represented the paradise power and had contacted Moni and negotiated some agreements.
At the moment, I am sitting in front of a table in this room, looking at the contents of a total of three magic tools that can project images placed on the table, while looking at the report with certain contents written in my hand, He chatted with [Harpy Queen] standing next to him about some things.
[After last night’s attack and investigation, although the location of the maintenance factory for the replica of the Burning Demon Statue in the capital has been found, there is still no clue about the key manufacturing factory. 】
[Yes, my compatriots and I are beyond our capabilities. We will definitely find some clues next time! Let’s go there again tonight! 】
[This is not your fault. You and the 30 harpies you brought will have to contain the paladins and braves while fighting the 5 replicas of the demon-burning statues, and at the same time perform the task of investigation. , you have already worked too hard, and even the seriously injured who are on the verge of death have appeared. There is no need to be so anxious for the time being. Just work slowly and steadily at our pace, and don’t let the Theocracy take the lead, so you Also, how about calming down a little bit? 】
The Goblin Emperor sitting at the table, after summarizing certain things, stood next to him, wearing a short dress and bandages, a somewhat haggard Harpy Queen, with a look on her face. Regretful and unwilling, she expressed her feelings to him honestly.
The Goblin Emperor's reaction was to show a very worried expression for her, and he patiently explained and comforted her emotions. After being stunned for a moment, the Harpy Queen began to look at her with a guilty expression. The Goblin Emperor, who was worried about her and her compatriots, apologized.
[···, I’m sorry to make you worry, because my compatriots and I have finally been able to perform tasks other than staying in the paradise recently, but we are a little anxious to achieve our goals. We will give priority to safety in the future. 】
[That's good. It seems that you have calmed down a little. After all, your impatience, even the pure white and flawless girl we cherish, can't do anything to you. 】
[Goblin Emperor, your old habit of longing for the past has returned. 】
[Sorry, this is a bad habit that cannot be changed. Next, let me tell you what you think of the brave men who have just arrived in the Theocracy. 】
[Hmm, what do those brave men think? 】
When the Goblin Emperor looked at the Harpy Queen who had been very remorseful for something before, and after she apologized, calmed down a little, sat on the seat not far from him, and reflected on some things, he couldn't help but wonder. While feeling relieved, I remembered the past.
The Harpy Queen sitting nearby showed a helpless smile and reminded him. As for the Goblin Emperor's reaction after the reminder, he couldn't help but smile slightly, changed the subject somewhat sadly, and waited. It was the Harpy Queen who was evaluating something.
[In short, the hero who uses the bow is very troublesome. If we use the Paladin as a comparison object, then her strength is above the Paladin, and she also has kingly skills. She poses a certain degree of threat and is someone who needs to be careful. As for other heroes , The strength should be all below the Paladin, and the level and ability don't seem to be very high. I don't feel that there is much need to be vigilant, just pay attention. 】
[It’s better not to be careless. Level and ability are not everything in this world. Haven’t we seen and experienced countless battles in which the weak defeat the strong. 】
[I understand, don’t worry, I will never make that kind of mistake, nor will I forget the various things I experienced when I traveled with my master a long time ago. Speaking of which, the maze’s blue sky How is the blue summoner's power? 】
[According to the report of the two people sent there, the Beautiful Skeleton and the Mermaid Knight, they have moved out of the Holy Tower and left the Papal Palace. Now his forces are building a stronghold in this capital. They are currently abiding by the agreement with us, and Didn't interfere with anything unnecessary. 】
After the Harpy Queen's answer, the Goblin Emperor cautiously gave her some reminders, causing the Harpy Queen to put on a helpless expression again. After appropriately picking up the topic, Asked something that suddenly occurred to me.
When the Goblin Emperor heard the Harpy Queen's question, he couldn't help but show a complex expression of nostalgia and envy. While answering the Harpy Queen's question, it also gave her new doubts.
【What's wrong? Why did you suddenly look like you were about to cry? 】
[Nothing, I just feel very nostalgic and envious. It is said that the summoner just entered the magic academy today, and we also lived in that academy for a period of time with our master, no Do you know how the principal of the ancient elf who took care of us is doing now? Do you want to take the time to say hello later? 】
【···, Haha, it was indeed a happy time at that time. Oh, no, don’t drag me into your memories. If you want to see that elf, then you can go. If you can inquire by the way Any news would be better. 】
[I'm just saying that. If I really do that, it will cause trouble for the principal. In this Theocracy, I don't want to cause trouble for her. 】
[Okay, okay, although you don’t seem to be just talking at all, but that’s it for the topic of the past. What is my next task? 】
[Assist the King of the Undead to search for manufacturing factories for replicas of the Demon-Burning God Statues throughout the Theocracy, and appropriately reduce their numbers. Also, put your own safety first, and try to avoid a battle on the scale of last night. , now is not the time to start a full-scale war with the Theocracy. Our next policy is to slowly destroy the Theocracy's main combat power against us. 】
When the Harpy Queen asked the question and listened to the Goblin Emperor's explanation with a nostalgic look on her face, she seemed to be infected and a little caught up in the memories of the past, but she quickly returned. The extraordinary Harpy Queen immediately protested with a headache.
Although the Goblin Emperor was still immersed in the memories of the past, the Harpy Queen, who had had enough, immediately turned the topic to business with a wry smile, and asked the Goblin Emperor to talk about, Regarding the next policy of the paradise forces.
*****In the papal palace in the capital of the Theocracy, in the conference room on the 24th floor of the Holy Tower****
At the same moment, the perspective shifted to the pope and saint of the Theocracy.
In a luxurious conference room on the upper floor of the Holy Tower, Pope Jocarold Bonnan and Saint Xue Guang were dealing with two piles of various documents on both sides of a long table. , still talking about topics related to certain things.
【hateful! I already had the remnants of Paradise to be busy with, but that hateful summoner actually caused me such trouble. 】
[This is to take advantage of his retribution. Although the matter of the remnants of the paradise is not small, if we do not prioritize these, regarding the documents related to Zhang Youji, trade and admission to the magic academy, maybe We are about to face a secret conflict between two heretics coming at the same time. 】
【Tsk! Compared with these damn trivial chores, dealing with secret conflicts is simple. Just send the paladins, brave men, and those idols there and that's it. 】
[My Lord Pope, while saying this in a relaxed manner, please do not forget those who have sacrificed their lives. The conflict last night had already killed dozens of accompanying knights. 】
[Things like that can be replenished at any time, as long as the Paladins and Heroes are fine, but it’s a pity that two of the replicas of the Demon-Burning God Statues were destroyed. 】
When Xueguang looked at Qiao Carrod sitting opposite, he kept saying something resentfully. Some of him couldn't stand it and wanted him to shut up and continue working. After explaining some things, he briefly chatted with him. After the meeting.
Because of the content of Qiao Carrod's words and his disapproving and mocking expression and gaze, Xue Guang couldn't help but show a look that looked at dirt, but kept his face as unchanged as possible and subconsciously said her thoughts.
[You are such a bad person and so rude. A person like you should not care about the nonsense of an innocent little girl like me. 】
[Of course not, but since you want to show sincerity, I can also give you some face. I still have important things to do next, such as meeting those dragon people who have recently come to our country suddenly, but I don’t have time. I keep wasting time on such trivial things. 】
[I understand, then let me complete the paperwork for the Pope. 】
[Well, I'll leave it to you. Don't have any other unreasonable thoughts. Just stay in your seat. This way, maybe you can still sit in the saint's seat and sit for a longer time. 】
【·········, The Theocracy must not leave it to such people to act haphazardly. 】
When Xue Guang subconsciously expressed his thoughts, noticed something was wrong, and immediately expressed his apology, Qiao Carrod immediately showed a cunning expression and took the opportunity to push some troublesome things to Xue Guang's side.
And after Xue Guang responded quickly, Qiao Carrod walked towards the door and finished giving a warning in a sense. He opened the door triumphantly and walked out of the room. As for being left behind Xueguang, on the other hand, looked at the door that was not completely closed, as if she had made some new decisions, and expressed her determination in a weak voice that could not be heard.
In this way, without knowing anything about Zhang Youji, who had just entered the magic academy, the secret conflict between various forces in the teaching country began at this moment.
