Chapter 1994: Speculation, Accusations

Meanwhile, in a hidden location within Siluwende, a member of the 【Aekelikesi Covenant】 responsible for monitoring Xia Duo suddenly changed complexion, about to rise and apply to his superiors for special tracking measures.

However, a firm, powerful hand pressed down on his shoulder, forcing him back into his seat. The monitor turned to look, his expression shifting once more, "General Kelusi, Naris was abducted by that Observer Xia Duo. I was just about to report this to you and request authorization to use the fortress's Detection Array."

"I know. As for continuing the pursuit, that is unnecessary for now. I trust that Observer Xia Duo will not do anything to Naris. Since he can no longer be tracked, let us focus our main energy on the invaders to the south!"

Perhaps because Kelusi had already gained the absolute trust of the 【Aekelikesi Covenant】 members, even when faced with the situation of an organization member being abducted, the monitor agreed without the slightest hesitation.

"Yes, General Kelusi, I will certainly investigate the exact locations of all the invaders' Spellcasters!"

"Hmm, do your work well! The future depends entirely on you all!"

After Kelusi finished speaking, he continued to walk around this relatively enclosed secret chamber, patrolling behind organization members similar to the one he had just spoken to, before finally leaving the room.

Exiting the secret chamber, the environment did not become open; it remained a relatively enclosed space, though slightly larger than the room he had just left.

First came a corridor shimmering with spiritual light, followed by a place resembling a conference room. Some of the high-ranking members of the 【Aekelikesi Covenant】 had already arrived, while others who could not attend in person had dispatched trusted subordinates or adjutants.

When Kelusi entered the conference room, the representatives and high-ranking members rose in unison to welcome him. Kelusi maintained a humble expression, yet he sat in the main seat without the slightest hesitation.

The expressions of several high-ranking members changed instantly, but since none of the leaders had spoken, they could only suppress their displeasure and sit down one by one.

Subsequently, Kelusi waved his hand, reshaping the environment within the conference room. Magical projections composed of complex, shifting lines appeared beside the high-ranking members, with a massive map of the Siluwende Mythallar defenses in the center.

But at this moment, more than half of the Mythallar directions on the map had been breached by Yierlan. From the Chiyu Mountains in the south to the Adofeier line, Yierlan's offensive was like an arrow with immense penetrating power, piercing through the majority of Siluwende's territory.

"Everyone, the current situation is not very good. I did not anticipate that the enemy's momentum would be so fierce. Now, I hope those of you who still have spare strength will make one more effort; our plan is only one final step away!"

After Kelusi finished speaking, he stood up and bowed solemnly to the high-ranking members. However, not everyone bought into his act. A high-ranking representative, not waiting for the leaders to speak, immediately roared:

"Kelusi, that is not what you said at the time! Now our subordinates are out there fighting to the death, and you sit here and only tell us this?"

In truth, regarding status, this Gold Elf who spoke only represented the high-ranking official behind him; even that high-ranking official might not be on par with Kelusi in terms of status.

This was because Kelusi was a figure recognized by several leaders and pushed forward by the high-ranking members as a leader, though this leader Kelusi had no direct subordinates in the past.

Not all Elves within the 【Aekelikesi Covenant】 were as single-mindedly devoted to the cause of resistance as the leaders. Thus, many high-ranking members initially accepted Kelusi with the idea of having one more object to utilize. Who would have thought that the unmasked Kelusi was the exact opposite of the other leaders, leaving the high-ranking members deeply disappointed!

"Anything else to say?"

"I have something! Kelusi, what did you tell us back then? You said Yierlan would not dare to attack with full force, and that as long as we resisted for a while, it would draw intervention from the Northland nations. But look at it now!"

Another person stood up at this moment, though this one was not a representative, but a high-ranking organization member who had attended in person. He had accumulated a formidable assassination squad under his command and had rapidly absorbed a large number of old Siluwende Army troops after the organization seized power.

An organization implies order. The use of armed coercion is not encouraged within the organization. Controlling a large number of old troops allows one to control the grassroots and manipulate public opinion; this is the embodiment of influence within the organization.

If the current war were to proceed smoothly, this high-ranking member would inevitably occupy a significant weight in the power structure of the future New Siluwende.

Of course, that is assuming he or his faction has at least one high-level Mage who survives until the new regime gains unanimous recognition from the Northland nations.

This high-ranking member stood up at this time to accuse Kelusi, which does not exclude the possibility of him trying to build his presence and step on Kelusi to climb higher. But the scene that followed was likely something he never could have dreamed of.

In his expectation, Kelusi, who should have been furious or busy explaining himself to the other leaders, merely smiled slightly. With a wave of his hand, a beam of white light, almost tangible, descended from the sky and enveloped this high-ranking member.

This scene stunned the high-ranking members. Almost instantly, several of them cast spells to escape. Even those who did not run away on the spot mostly cast their own spells; some who had often cooperated in the past while resisting Yierlan had even begun Coordinated Casting.

Only a few leaders remained calm, not even swaying in the slightest.

Seeing this, Kelusi paused for a moment in his heart and bowed to the high-ranking members once more, "Everyone, what Commander Feilichisi said is indeed a fact. It was my misjudgment of the situation. But there is another matter I must state in front of you all—"

"General Kelusi, please speak freely. You are also one of the organization's leaders; I believe no one will object to you speaking!"

A leader with graying hair was the first to support Kelusi, and the other leaders followed suit, expressing their recognition of Kelusi's leadership status.

To this, Kelusi bowed slightly in gratitude and then said: "Thank you for the support of the leaders. What I want to talk about is precisely this Commander Feilichisi!"

"Just yesterday, an extremely despicable assassination occurred in Tulun City along the Chiyu Mountains line in the south! This directly led to the fall of the Chiyu Mountains line. Although those present at the time claimed it was the work of Yierlan assassins, but—"

"You want to say this was the work of Feilichisi's subordinates? General Kelusi, this is an extremely serious accusation. Do you have evidence?"

Perhaps due to the support shown by the leaders, the high-ranking members present gradually calmed down. But as for Feilichisi being a traitor, almost no one present believed it.

Or rather, no one who could be absorbed into the 【Aekelikesi Covenant】 did not have a blood feud with Yierlan!