CHAPTER 806

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Rakiman Hog opened a dimensional portal with a bracelet to the Red Plutonian tribe's fortress, the Patlok's battleship launching area.

There were over a thousand battleships waiting at the launch area, along with the flames of hell that had fallen together with the fleeing Red Plutonian tribe.

Upon their return, the Red Plutonian tribe had no choice but to face a chaotic situation. The unleashed flames of hell, beyond Jin's control, were spreading indiscriminately, engulfing various parts of the launch area.

"Extinguish the fire, spread out, and activate the emergency shields of the battleships!"

Shimat took command in place of the unconscious Rakiman. He, too, seemed on the verge of collapsing at any moment, but if he were to fall now, it would be the end for the Red Fleet of Patlock.

"Destroy the battleships already on fire, prevent them from attaching to other battleships. And quickly take our Compatriot Rakiman to the infirmary!"

If the formidable Red Plutonian tribe hadn't been exhausted, extinguishing the remnants of flames wouldn't have been such a burdensome task.

But now, there was no other choice. The Red Plutonian tribe wept silently as they destroyed the battleships entangled in flames.

The only fortunate aspect of this misfortune was that the remnants of flames did not possess eternal characteristics.

The Red Plutonian tribe could only succeed in subduing flames after losing about a hundred ships. After all remnants of flames of hell had been extinguished, Shimat and the Red Plutonian tribesmen sat on the floor for a while, their eyes vacant and numb.

So much had been lost in a single battle.

'Why did Jin Runcandel... come out from there? After the evil god war, the temporary alliance on the surface was dissolved, and they were supposed to return to being hostile.'

It was a series of events that Shimat couldn't understand.

The sudden appearance of Jin Runcandel in Kinzelo's branch and Rakiman's decision to confront him in battle.

Shimat had advised Rakiman several times. Even if they encountered Jin Runcandel or any other transcendent being during the hunt, they should retreat for the time being. They weren't as strong as they used to be, while the surface was filled with all sorts of powerful beings.

There was no shortage of time to retreat either. If he could summon the fleet, he could have enough time to use the return technique by sacrificing ordinary warriors or prey in Kinzelo's branch.

"You useless insect... I can not believe we lost the fleet because you were not able to handle one simple task."

Andolin and Ozen, who were nearby, were startled by Shimat's sudden remark and looked at him in surprise.

"Compatriot Shimat?"

Shimat was also surprised by his own words. Without realizing it, he had unintentionally thought of Rakiman as inferior, and that slip of the tongue had come out.

"...It was something I said to myself."

Andolin and Ozen felt uneasy, but they didn't inquire further.

"For now, we need to find out what happened with Jin Runcandel and Kinzelo. Whether there was some kind of deal or if they became allies again."

"We'll investigate and find out during the next mission."

"We need to wake up the other Great battle king as soon as possible. Once the treatment of Compatriot Rakiman is complete, we need to check the other fortresses. We must at least wake up the Great battle king, Compatriot Bakarun and his fortress, or the Compatriot Battle God, to confront Jin Runcandel's brute force."

"Compatriot Bakarun's fortress is probably sealed like ours. But as for the Compatriot battle god... Didn't they suddenly disappear even when we were active?"

"Lately, I've been thinking that the reason the Compatriot Battle God disappeared was because they foresaw this sealing crisis."

It was a sudden topic, but Andolin and Ozen didn't deny it. Shimat had always shown competence, and many times his words, initially ridiculed, had proven to be true.

However, they couldn't wholeheartedly accept the fact that the Battle god of the Red Plutonian tribe had disappeared out of fear of the seal, abandoning their compatriots.

"Among the other Great battle kings, there might be someone who knows the whereabouts of the Compatriot Battle god. Even if they don't know, we can't revive them unless the Great battle king awakens. So we need more than just hunting... We need a more innovative approach."

The danger of hunting had been proven to be overwhelming in this incident. There was no guarantee that a similar problem wouldn't occur again.

"Deal... We should consider engaging in trade or forming alliances with the surface as well."

"Do you have any factions on the surface that you've considered?"

"Zipfel or the remnants of the Imperial family. During the next hunt, I will personally go out and make contact with them."

***

Meanwhile, the leaders on the surface were receiving a report about the recent events.

"The Red Plutonian tribe, huh?"

Veradin nodded with interest as he examined the report.

"They are presumed to be a subspecies of the Plutonian tribe, possessing combat capabilities strong enough that even ordinary warriors won't die instantly when facing the Plutonian's reign sword, and they possess tremendous technological prowess. Quite intriguing friends, these Red Plutonians."

"I apologize for not being able to gather more detailed information, Lord Patriarch. According to the reports from the Spectre Corps and my mages, we could only approach and confirm their presence when the battle between Jin Runcandel and the Red Plutonian tribe became most intense."

"That's alright. Since they returned alive with information after being active near Jin, it is necessary to give them rewards. The Spectre Corps or the Intelligence Division, which side bought this information?"

"It was my subordinates."

Satrin replied.

"In that case, the Intelligence Division should receive the rewards. I will give all members of the Intelligence Division the opportunity to learn Second-Class vision magic."

"Thank you, lord patriarch. However, before receiving the rewards, there is one more report I need to make."

"What is it?"

"It is not certain, but there have been rumors that something other than our mages was present on the battlefield."

"Something else?"

"Yes, they said it was extremely difficult to sense their presence, so they may be Yona Runcandel or unidentified assassins... but confirmation of their identity was not possible."

"Hmm, it must be one or the other. Either it is from the Vamal Alliance or sent by the remnants of the Imperial family."

"Are there skilled individuals of that level among the remnants of the Imperial family?"

"I don't have much information about them either. That's why we always have to keep the remnants of the Imperial family in mind. They may be crouching down right now because they lack power, but we must assume they can strike at any time."

"Yes, I understand."

"If it is indeed the remnants of the Imperial family, they will undoubtedly try to make contact with the Red Plutonian tribe, so we need to be vigilant. Send people to the Imperial territories offered by the remnants of the Imperial family. We need to put pressure on the remaining high-ranking officials of the Imperial Family there."

"Yes, lord patriarch."

"And I will provide the Spectre Corps with the opportunity to learn Third-Class vision magic."

"...Thank you."

Just as he had done with Kadun, Veradin was intentionally trampling on Octavia. All the key figures of Kelliark were receiving similar treatment.

However, Octavia and the others dared not express their dissatisfaction. Prostrating themselves and showing loyalty was the only way to survive within the clan.

"We should try to make contact and have a conversation with them. The captain of Spectre Corps and the Intelligence Division should continue sending mages to determine their locations."

"Understood."

"Deliver an immediate follow-up article to our subordinate reporters. It should be appropriate to inform the Federation that the Red Plutonian tribe has been resurrected because of Jin and Kinzelo, and it poses a threat to our existence."

"Yes, I will ensure that the news spreads throughout the Federation by the end of today."

"Good. I will go to the Holy Land to see if the shrine maiden can be of any assistance. If we can obtain the technological prowess of the Red Plutonian tribe, we can advance the timing to strike back at our enemies."

Zipfel's meeting came to an end.

And at the same time, the Vermont Imperial Family was holding a similar meeting.

On a deserted island located in the northern seas of the Lutero Magic Federation, remnants of the Vermont Imperial family had ceased their activities and remained hidden since the evil god war.

"Rakiman Hog... It's been a long time since I've heard that name. He's still as arrogant as ever, causing trouble. Shimat must be feeling frustrated."

He spoke as if he knew Rakiman Hog well. The aristocrats sitting beside him nodded as if they were familiar with Rakiman as well.

Airan Vermont, the person who had led the remaining nobles and followers after the execution of the former Emperor Amir Vermont.

He had received the chaos remnant of Yona from Joshua before the evil god war and attempted to assassinate Dante, and even during the evil god war, he had sent majins, including Latz, to kill key figures of the Vamal Alliance.

[T/L: Changing name Wratch to Latz]

Yet, very little was known about Airan.

Before Amir ascended to the throne, Airan's hereditary rank was barely in the top 30, and there were hardly any occasions for him to be in the spotlight. Furthermore, due to the mysticism of the Vermont Imperial Family, he never revealed himself voluntarily.

However, they were the oldest existences within the Vermont Imperial Family.

In a sense, the aristocrats who had observed the Vermont Imperial Family, which had existed for thousands of years, from the beginning until now, had always regarded Airan Vermont as the true emperor.

Only Airan was considered the sole emperor of the Vermont Empire, and the hundreds of emperors known to the outside world were merely smokescreens to conceal the secret.

Airan and the aristocrats sitting beside him had hidden themselves within the imperial family, changing their names and appearances over the centuries. They were the originators of the mystical nature of the Imperial Family.

"Bibol, you've done well. The harvest is quite substantial."

The aristocrat known as Bibol nodded. He was the one who had secretly observed Jin's battles along with Zipfel's mages.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Finally, an opportunity has come for us to reclaim and revive our empire. The nether forces, including the Red Plutonian tribe, are still obsessed with the resurrection of the Sun God. We must create a scenario where our enemies and those creatures annihilate each other by exploiting that fact."

The eyes of the aristocrats sharpened at Airan's words. They realized that their days of living in hiding under the pretext of mysticism were coming to an end.

"To achieve that, we need to help the Red Plutonian tribe regain their strength... Bibol, go to their fortress immediately and propose a trade. Offer them a significant amount of nutrients. You remember the location of the Patlok Fortress, right?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Good. They will undoubtedly accept the trade. However, considering the nature of the Red Plutonian tribe, once they are well-fed, they may lose their senses and stab us in the back, so we need to provide even sweeter bait to prevent that."

"What else should I convey to the Red Plutonian tribe?"

At that question, Airan chuckled and added an afterthought.

"Tell them that if they don't betray us until the end, when the time comes, we will reveal the whereabouts of the Battle god of the Red Plutonian tribe."

[T/L: Wow, this is the biggest plot twist ever in this novel.]

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