Chapter 177: Loyalty that is not absolute is absolutely not loyalty

Kuraki Anai and Xian Guyong no longer knew what to say at this moment.

One could only say that the thinking of those who have lived too long is somewhat strange; this spirit of the demon race, already rare in today's world, was already on par with the thoughts of those ancient vampires.

"Alright, enough joking around, let's talk about some serious business."

Yuantang Yuan suddenly straightened her expression and said.

"Xian Guyong, you should know what it is that the Fourth Progenitor truly wants, right?"

You also know that what you just said wasn't serious.

Xian Guyong could not help but complain internally, but facing Yuantang Yuan's question, she had no choice but to answer.

After pondering slightly, Xian Guyong replied.

"It seems to be the Saint Annihilation."

After all, Su Nian rarely showed his face, and he stayed at home every day, not going out many times.

Even if the encounter between Ji Dong Xue Cai and Su Nian, arranged by the Lion King Organization, had already taken place, the Lion King matchmaking agency had no way to play matchmaker if Su Nian wouldn't step out of his door, right?

However, regarding his true purpose, Su Nian did not seem to have any thoughts of hiding it.

Whether it was the other three True Ancestors sending him data on the Vessels and the Saint Annihilation, or helping Lanyu Xianzai ascend to the position of Prime Minister of Itogami Island.

All of this undoubtedly indicated that Su Nian seemed to be seeking the Saint Annihilation.

"Do you mean Kamisawa Lake?"

Xian Guyong seemed to have realized something and said softly.

"That's right, it is Kamisawa Lake."

Yuantang Yuan looked at Xian Guyong, nodded in satisfaction, and said with a light chuckle.

"Xian Guyong, you can now be called a qualified Three Saints."

Kamisawa Lake is a massive artificial lake created by the construction of a dam, located at the western end of Shen Nai Chuan Xian on the main island of the Japanese.

It is also situated behind the mountain of Kamio Shrine; this calm lake located halfway up the mountain belongs, in a sense, to the territory of Kamio Shrine.

Because it is publicly claimed that a powerful demon god is sealed there.

Yet in reality, that place is a very special location, because it seals a heritage related to the Saint Annihilation.

Although the Lion King Organization has yet to investigate the true nature of that anomaly, they have judged the danger of the heritage.

It is a heritage that could very well become the fuse for a world-class war.

Another very important point is that the Island Country's government attaches great importance to this Saint Annihilation Heritage.

Xian Guyong's heart stirred, and she seemed to realize something as she said.

"Instructor, then what do you mean?"

"I mean, we can cooperate with the Island Country's government on the surface, but in reality, we must make the Lion King Organization's stance clear before the war begins."

"And try our best to find ways to increase the winning odds of Itogami Island, preferably by delivering the Saint Annihilation Heritage in Kamisawa Lake into the hands of that Fourth Progenitor."

As a spirit who has lived for thousands of years, Yuantang Yuan is very clear about one thing: being a fence-sitter and betting on both sides might seem like it won't result in a loss.

But in fact, a fence-sitter pleases no one and will only offend both sides simultaneously.

And now, because the Lion King Organization has always been a relatively independent organization, the Island Country's government has long been dissatisfied with the Lion King Organization's autonomy.

But because the Lion King Organization helped the Island Country train too many Demon Attack Specialists, it became too big to fail, impossible to eradicate, and they could only let it remain independent.

Once there is an opportunity, the Island Country's officials will not allow the Lion King Organization to continue being independent; they already have the Taishi Bureau to replace the functions of the Lion King Organization.

And facing the powerful Fourth Progenitor Su Nian, Yuantang Yuan was still able to analyze the other party's personality.

Beneath an appearance that seems easygoing and carries a bit of dark humor, he is actually unquestioningly domineering and does not tolerate any betrayal.

Loyalty that is not absolute is absolutely not loyalty.

Aside from the Fourth Progenitor, the Lion King Organization has no choice at all.

Xian Guyong remained silent; she looked at Kuraki Anai, who was sitting opposite her and nodding slightly, and knew that this other Three Saints, whose mental age reached hundreds of years, agreed with Yuantang Yuan's words.

The young Xian Guyong did not like these political things, but she also understood that as the head of the Three Saints, for the sake of the Lion King Organization, she had to do this.

"I understand, Instructor Yuantang Yuan, Lady Kuraki Anai."

Xian Guyong finally nodded, accepting this all-or-nothing plan.

Seeing that Xian Guyong agreed, Yuantang Yuan also breathed a sigh of relief; she was quite afraid that Xian Guyong would act impulsively.

"However, the matters of Kamisawa Lake and Itogami Island are of great importance; if it really doesn't work, don't forget that we can still use more tactful means to resolve the problem."

Yuantang Yuan said at the end.

How can you still be thinking about your unreliable, tactful means!

Xian Guyong and Kuraki Anai could not help but complain internally, but they did not say it out loud.

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Aldegyr Kingdom.

Inside the royal palace, the princess with silver-white hair and clear blue eyes, looking like a spirit, La Folia Rihavein was watching the argument between her parents and their subordinates.

"The Fourth Progenitor has actually been resurrected, and established a Night Empire in the Far East? Where did this intelligence come from?"

"It was seen on the television station, Your Majesty the Queen."

"Such important intelligence was actually seen on a television station? Should our intelligence personnel consider switching to become reporters?"

"And, where exactly did you get the specific intelligence that the Fourth Progenitor has not truly completed the Flame Light Banquet?"

"Because there were no large-scale amnesia incidents or large-scale ordinary people becoming vampires."

"It seems we really need to consider replacing our intelligence personnel with reporters, preferably along with the think tanks."

"I am very sorry, Your Majesty."

Thud!

The conference table was heavily slapped by a thick palm.

Lucas, a Viking-like man who married into the Aldegyr Kingdom and also serves as its King, said in an angry tone.

"Besides apologizing, what else can you do? Are you all eating shit?"

"Or do you really hope for the Aldegyr Kingdom to fight the Fourth Progenitor to the death?"

"We are truly very sorry!"

The chief of the Ninth Bureau of Aldegyr's intelligence department bowed with a look of self-reproach.

Because the Island Country, in league with the superpower United States of America Alliance, had bound all the human nations of the world together within the Human Alliance Council, placing them on the fire to be roasted.

They hoped that all human nations would act together to destroy Itogami Island, capture the Fourth Progenitor, and obtain the power of the Fourth Progenitor.

And because of their outstanding Magical Technology, Aldegyr was naturally the main force being pressured.

As for Itogami Island independently establishing the Night Empire, it had nothing to do with Aldegyr, and Aldegyr did not want to manage such matters.

But no matter how strong their Magical Technology was, Aldegyr was merely a small country in the Norse region; its sparse population and narrow territory destined its national strength to be incomparable to those superpowers.

Moreover, those great powers also coveted Aldegyr's medium bloodline and Magical Technology.

"Alright, now is not the time to argue about these things."

Queen Polifonia's voice was like a handful of ice water, allowing Lucas to regain his composure.

Lucas sat down in silence, while Polifonia looked at the chief of the intelligence department.

"Can you find more intelligence regarding the Fourth Progenitor?"

"We can only do our best."

This intelligence chief hurriedly promised.

"Then hurry and collect intelligence; whether it is Gozo Island or Itogami Island, hand over all the intelligence you can compile to me as soon as possible."

Polifonia instructed in a slow, soft voice.

"Yes!"

The intelligence chief hurriedly took his leave and retreated.

Inside the room, only the King, the Queen, and the eldest princess, La Folia Rihavein, remained, sitting in the spacious conference room.

About a minute or two later, Polifonia sighed, tilted her head slightly, and looked at that beautiful young girl of hers who was resting her chin on one hand.

"La Folia, what is your view on this matter?"

"Hmm?"

La Folia raised her head slightly, opening wide those clear, azure eyes.

"Mother, are you asking for my opinion?"

"Yes!"

Polifonia nodded slightly and said with a smile.

"As the eldest princess of the kingdom, you must also learn to handle matters."

The Aldegyr Kingdom indeed had a King, but the real power was held by the Queen.

This stemmed from the fact that Aldegyr's Magic Technology relied on the female mediums of the Rihavein clan to be driven, and also because some important magic-powered items could only be used by the females of the Rihavein family.

The beautiful princesses and queens of past generations, while possessing great martial power, were also sufficiently benevolent, which made the citizens of the Aldegyr Kingdom long accustomed to the rule of the Rihavein family.

They even actively protected the royal family and took pride in becoming Knights of the royal family.

However, for La Folia, who was destined to succeed to the position of Queen, cultivating her abilities was Polifonia's responsibility and duty.

Starting with this current predicament of Aldegyr was perfectly fine.

Upon hearing this, La Folia revealed a sweet smile toward her mother.

"Then I will just directly..."

But before La Folia could finish her words, the power of a natural shrine maiden, an apocalypse from Spirit Vision, allowed her to see things that ordinary people could not see.

Inside a room where the scenery was not very clear, a young man with black hair, black eyes, and handsome features suddenly looked up and said in surprise.

"Eh? Nice Spirit Vision, not low inspiration, huh? You can actually see me?"

La Folia's pupils contracted slightly, and a large amount of tears flowed from her eyes, as if she had looked directly at the sun.

It was not "as if," but rather she was indeed looking directly at the sun.

And at this moment, Su Nian had already counter-tracked La Folia and had already seen this silver-haired beautiful young girl.

"It's lucky for you that you saw me; if it had been Nyarlathotep, it wouldn't just be like this."

Su Nian saw through the true nature of La Folia's ability, tapped her forehead with his index finger, and sealed her shrine maiden Spirit Vision ability.

"It's better to limit this kind of Spirit Vision; if you happen to see some existence you shouldn't see, you'll have a hard time."

As the words fell, La Folia's eyes flickered, and she returned to reality.

She could not help but raise her head, touch her forehead, feel the lingering warmth there, and blushing, she muttered to herself.

"The Fourth Progenitor... Su Nian?"

"An apocalypse from Spirit Vision?"

Polifonia narrowed her eyes, looking at her daughter's face and the tears that had not yet dissipated from it.

As Queen, she naturally understood what her daughter had just experienced; it was likely that she had obtained some intelligence because of Spirit Vision.

"That's right, just now I saw that Fourth Progenitor Emperor through Spirit Vision."

La Folia's expression stiffened for a moment, but she quickly returned to normal and said with a slight smile.

(End of this chapter)