The Evolution Of A Goblin To The Peak

Chapter 645: War in Subterranean World: Might

Inside a small room, Vandal was sitting on a chair. Opposite of him were Narkus and the other guards of the gate.

Vandal observed the five people before his eyes. He already calculated his percentage of winning if a fight broke out.

According to his calculation, the chances of him being defeated by these five people were at 0.5 percent. None of them has reached Four Shackles so their chances were basically close to zero.

Although he was sure that he could defeat these five people, he still didnʼt let down his guard. Who knows if there was a trap here? Or if there were other people hiding that he couldnʼt sense.

There were many different factors in a real battle so a calculation like this could be wrong. Nonetheless, his chances of winning were high.

”Have you heard about a terrorist group called Red Matter Association?” Vandal asked.

”Just like what I said before I didnʼt hear this name before,” Narkus said. ”People of Aekr are ignorant of the events on the surface. Weʼre keeping our distance away.”

”But it seems that you know something from the surface, right?”

”Thatʼs right. I know a lot of things from the surface than the people of this place. People of certain status couldnʼt ignore the enormous threat lingering on the surface. Every three years, weʼre sending people above to gather information.”

”So you have an idea whatʼs happening right now?”

”Yes, the demon invasion that occurred on the border of the continent. Itʼs still far from our place and I personally think that it would take several years before the demons arrive here if they continue their pace.”

”Youʼre not bothered by demons? Havenʼt you heard that even gods arenʼt safe from their army?” Vandal raised his eyebrows.

”Iʼm not bothered at all. No, to be precise, Iʼm accepting the fact that I will not be able to do a thing once the demons arrive at our Republic of Aekr.” Narkus paused as he stared at Vandal. ”I donʼt think that you guys will let that happen easily. It means that our country still has a lot of time.”

”Haha, you are right. The Holy Land will not tolerate the demon army once it grew closer to their territories.” Vandal laughed.

Olympus was like that. Olympus would send powerful forces once the demon army was close to their territory.

But now... They were only sending out a batch of squads to hold off the demons.

Sending out missions and then killing some demons in the frontline before returning.

And Olympus wasnʼt the only Holy Land of Godʼs Continent. The Heavenly Palace and Asgard were also here along with other factions of gods.

One wrong move and the demons would be in an all-out war against one of the Holy Lands of Godʼs Continent.

”Youʼre right but I donʼt think you should be worried about demons first. The Red Matter Association isnʼt as huge as the demon army but it has enough power to destroy your country.” Vandal turned serious. ”And I have received a reliable information that they are staying in the place beneath the Mirror Lake.”

”How can I prove that we donʼt know anything about Red Matter Association?” Narkus asked.

”I want to return the question to you. I want to know the proof that you didnʼt know anything about Red Matter Association.” Vandal said.

”I donʼt know.”

”Can you set me up a meeting with the higher-ups of your country? We canʼt leave as long as we donʼt investigate this place.”

Vandal was exercising their absolute advantage in this situation. The advantage of possessing great strength. The other side will have no choice but to comply with them.

It seems excessive but thatʼs just how this world works.

...

”What do you think they are talking about?” Leilus asked.

”Itʼs the same as before. Chief Captain is buying time before the scouts finished their investigation. After that, he will decide whether we force our way inside the gate or not.” Souta shrugged his shoulder.

”I have a feeling that this will not end well,” Leilus muttered.

”Actually, I have the same feeling.” Souta said.

”Me too. Isnʼt everything here strange? Our journey is too smooth. Ever since we entered this place, we havenʼt encountered any danger.” Paolo said.

”Yep, I donʼt think itʼs a good idea to wait here. The Red Matter Association isnʼt the type that will only watch us from the sideline. They will surely attack us in unexpected ways.” Drami said.

Souta just looked at them. He didnʼt say it but he also had a bad feeling and it only kept getting stronger.

ʼJust what is the plan of the Red Matter Association? What is their goal? What are they trying to achieve?ʼ

He squinted his eyes while looking at the giant metallic gate. There were millions of people living behind this gate. How many of them would survive the war was still unknown.

Souta turned his eyes on the system quests. He should complete this today.

An hour had passed and Vandal havenʼt returned. The warriors were waiting outside the gate but they were getting impatient.

Shirley, Vandalʼs secretary, was trying to explain things to the warriors. It was hard to handle all these powerful warriors but she had the experience so sheʼs not a bit intimidated by them. She had to exercise her authority as the secretary of the Chief Captain.

The Grain Leaders helped her in calming down the masses.

Hmm...?

Souta narrowed his eyes as he stared at the ceiling full of glittering crystals.

ʼDid it move just now?ʼ

He was confused. His eyes adjusted and zoomed in so that he could see the surface clearly.

There were several cracks spreading on it. It was trembling as if it was going to collapse at any moment. The runes around that part were disappearing one by one.

ʼThis...?ʼ

Souta was surprised when he saw it. The runes that were holding and strengthening it were disappearing. If this continues, that part was going to fall.

”No! Everyone prepare yourself!!”

He shouted.

...

In a huge spacious room, Vandal was in a meeting with the higher-ups of the Aekr Republic.

ʼI underestimated this place...ʼ

He said inwardly while looking at the people in front of him. The higher-ups were all people at Shackled Realm.

And from what he could sense, there were more than fifty Shackled Realm experts in this building. Although they were just low Shackled Realm, they were still a force to reckon with.

There were millions of people here so it would be weird if they didnʼt have someone at Shackled Realm.

”Regarding about the Red Matter Association... We didnʼt know anything about it. I hope you understand us.” One of the higher-ups said calmly.

”I understand your worry but Iʼm not going to use force unless I verified your connection with them... So donʼt worry.” Vandal said to them.

The higher-ups stared at him. One of them spoke after a while.

”I see... So you already sent your people to investigate our nation. Thatʼs trespassing into our territory.”

A loud sound erupted suddenly that disrupt the meeting. It was the sound of rocks crashing into each other.

”Whatʼs that sound?!”

The higher-ups stood up from their seats. Their faces were full of wariness as they stared at their subordinates wanting to hear an answer.

Even Vandal stood from his seat.

”Itʼs coming from above.”

He walked towards the window and looked outside, only to see a huge shadow covering the whole city.

”This...”

He looked up and his eyes widened in shock.

”A huge chunk of rock is falling!!”

The higher-ups went outside and stared at it with shock. They were confused as to how that boulder fall towards them. This event hasnʼt happened in the entire history of the Aekr Republic.

The runes around were holding it so why? Unless someone removed the runes and took out that boulder forcefully.

”Thereʼs no time!”

A powerful mana surged out of Vandalʼs body. His energy erupted as he flew towards the boulder of rock.

Swoosh!!

When Vandal grew closer to the boulder, he realized something.

”The runes are still here!! So how?!”

There were still runes around the boulders. It means that this wasnʼt a natural phenomenon. It was a set-up by some people and those people must be from Red Matter Association.

The runes that disappeared were only on the side to pull out the boulder. That must be how theyʼve done it.

”Damn! They planned on killing countless people!!”

Vandal cursed as he gathered a huge amount of mana. He poured it on the short sword in his hand.

”Avron! I will stop you no matter what!!”

[Thunderous Exploding Slash]!!!

A light burst forth along with the sound of an explosion. The enormous wave of mana swept out in every direction causing every object to tremble under its pressure.

”Chief Captain!!”

The warriors outside the gate covered their eyes. Theyʼve recognized the mana signature just now. It came from the Chief Captain of the Third Set.

”No! We canʼt stay in this place anymore!! Every letʼs go inside!! Weʼll destroy the debris of rocks!!”

Shirley shouted.