Lord Shadow

Chapter 1679: Token

The Illusionist Archmage has crafted quite a good image of himself to the world.

But those who fought against him during the early years of the Fall, knows how cruel and how terrifying he could be if he get serious.

Especially when it is about the people he cares about. He could endure people spitting on his face.

He could take it casually and some even might think he is too gentle for his own good.

But if you began doing the same thing to people he cares about, then he could even destroy heaven and earth to make sure you suffer.

Hence, the old Kazoku all die other than children and none of them could really fight with Hikigaya.

This is a long time ago. The affairs of the world is impermanent and just like the beginning of the Fall, Japan is once again isolated from the world

Secede ding from the World Government, cutting off contact with some nations and keeping to themselves.

The Emperor now gain more power and influence and the relationship between the Emperor and Oreki and Hikigaya is quite good compared to the relationship between the Emperor and Hirate.

Now, the Emperor wanted to revive back the system of Kazoku

At least that is the news that is spread out from Tokyo.

Since Hikigaya and Oreki met the Emperor in the Imperial Residence, the palace gate has been closed and nothing has come out or come in

One wonders what is happening inside the imperial palace.

The great powers that had once shaped the destiny of nations now stood still, like titans in repose.

Many people expected that after Hikigaya and Oreki both now having the upper hand, they would make a move.

Any move

Whether it be reconciliation, retribution, anger, our whatever. At least a move.

But Japan did not make any move.

At the same time, during this period of silence, suddenly Greece comes out and confirm the alliance with Japan and this already shows the trend of a rising new bloc of power.

A bloc of power that is not one of the Seven Great Powers and not one of the rebellious forces in the world

Just a natural force that could always change their side. A more flexible force that would not get dragged into a war they did not want to enter

This would make the geopolitical scene of the world becomes even more complicated.

The Oracle has appeared. Deth Monarch has also returns back to Earth and the moment he returns, like always he make a splash.

Oreki and Raymond both breakthrough to Divine Comprehension realm.

The World Power now could once again stood strong.

The Republic is silent.

The other four world powers....what would they do with this current changing dynamic of power between the great forces in the world?

Will the Third Bloc of power in the world persuade more states and nation to secede from their organization?

The calm is eerie. At least that how it feels like to the people of the world. Why are they so silent?

Many believe that this is because of Death Monarch. And once they think about this, there is another question that popped into their minds

And where is Death Monarch? -

In a secret location in the Vast Sea. ”Death Monarch.... that person, breakthrough again” ”Shit. Why would he not die?”

The other people in this secret location mostly sigh. And then there is silence in this secret place.

The sound of the waves, the sound of the sea fills the sound of silence

Where is this secret place?

It is nestled beneath the protective embrace of colossal cliffs; the clandestine room lies hidden within the heart of a majestic cove.

One might think that it is manmade but it is actually naturally formed

The world is bigger, the sea is also vaster and more and more things and more and more beast appears that did not appear before.

Beautiful and terrifying at the same time

The entrance is shrouded in a concealing formation, rendering the cove a mirage to those who venture near.

Thick mist veils the entrance, creating an illusion that masks the roomʼs existence.

Upon crossing the threshold, a sensory symphony unfolds.

The distant roar of the waves crashing against the cliffs serenades the room, creating a rhythmic melody that resonates through the walls.

The scent of the sea permeates every inch

The cove itself, a titanic expanse of natureʼs grandeur, dwarfs even the largest seafaring vessels.

Its colossal size and towering cliffs create an awe-inspiring spectacle, with the room nestled deep within, a hidden sanctuary in the belly of this maritime behemoth.

The cove walls are adorned with intricate formations and mystical enchantments, an ancient tapestry woven with magic.

Arcane symbols dance across the rock, shimmering with ethereal energy, creating an otherworldly ambiance.

The walls themselves seem to breathe with the ebb and flow of the tides

And in this room, there is a few dozen people, sitting on a chair in front of a round table. They let the sound of the waves to wash over them

They sighed. And they shake their head.

One of them ask one of the others ”What will the Red Table do?”

And one of them answer. ”They have sent a directive”

Another snorted in disdain ”Lay low? Is that the directive?”

One of them nodded. Another clicked his tongue. ”if Kaiju had won...” Another person mutters

Another person clicked their tongue

This is a man wearing a golden hat, and a white suit. ”But Kaiju lost”

Some sighed listening to this.

The man with the golden hat and the white suit then added ”There is no need to bring up things that had come to pass. The hegemony of Pandemonium is not yet dead. With Death Monarch having new powers and abilities, some of our research department fears that he could see through the enchantment and illusion that we have created”

He paused for a moment and he could see the other people in the room looking pale and worried

There is whispers. ”Should we tore down our hideout in the Turbulent Sea? ”What should we do with the other coves?” ”Bubble Land, is it still safe?”

The man with the golden hat and the white suit continues nonetheless ”After all, most of the concealing and illusion formation that we created is to counter the

Divine Comprehension beings. But since Death Monarch now has breakthrough to another realm, the Red Table suggested us to go deeper into the Ten Seas”

The other went silent again

They seem to be thinking and one of them then said. ”didnʼt you hear? That there is things beneath the Ten Seas. Creatures. Mystical and terrifying things” ”Well, that is not relay our problem is it? Unless we provoke these dark things and dark creatures, I doubt that these creatures would attack us”

Then the man in the golden hat and the white suit snorted ”The only beings in this world that could provoke these darkly thing, probably is those people on the top. It has nothing to do with us. Unless, somehow you want to go to the other side right now? Join the world powers?”

The other people in the room sighed. ”fine” One of them said ”Tell the Red Table, we will follow their arrangement”

There was another silence. It seems like everyone is discouraged.

Then someone get up from their chair and slam his hand on the stone table.

Then he look around him, all of them is shrouded in darkness. Not many of them could see the true face of the people gathered here.

Most of them gathered here because it is an emergency. And because the Red Table ordered the,

This man look around him and he could see that the morale is low.

Then he spoke. ”We are pirates. We rarely listen to others. But now....it is different. This is no longer a battle for benefits, and it is not time to think about loss and gain” ”heh” he chuckles bitterly ”Some of you sail the seas for fame and fortune. Some just wanted to be free of the current world. Some of you just wanted to raise hell and watches the world burns. Whatever you are, whatever you desire and wanted, now....is not the time. Because this is a matter of survival” He paused for a second and then continue saying ”Now, more than ever we need to stand together. Standing together, we would survive. If we are divided, then it would not be long before all our heads are chopped or we end up in the gallows. And that is the more acceptable death. If you fall into the hands of those freaks in the Order of Thinkers, who knows what they would do with your body”

There was another pause and then this man said ”I would not believe that Death Monarch would always be on Earth. I do not believe that the hegemony of Death Monarch would never be broken. Someday, someday” he mutters and then this person walk away and exited out of the room.

But before he goes out of the room, he throws a token. >>