Chapter 236 The War "Inside" [7]

The heads of the Black Sky Disorder, though not every one of them was present at the moment, looked at the golden-haired adult man, who had a well-built body, but exuded a nonchalant atmosphere, causing the main head of the organization, as well as the others, to feel more cautious. Because a nonchalant person in the face of an enemy only meant two things: either the Chancellor of the Obelisk Academy, Alexander Akalchelt, was just an arrogant man or an arrogantly powerful man.

In other words, the fact that the current location, where the Project Black Veil was being commenced, was found by whatever means already meant something about Alexander himself.

"How did you find this place?"

The Japanese-born man, in his late forties, Kai Hiroshi, asked in a cautious manner. If there was a variable that the Black Sky Disorder couldn't get a read on, it was Alexander Akalchelt.

He's a mysterious man that didn't undergo the mysterious Trial of the Stars, which allowed the selected humans to be able to make a contract with higher beings or Constellations, or in a sense, pretending to be Constellations. With the ending of the Trial of the Stars, the order of humanity that suddenly collapsed after the Emergence was brought back, even in just semblance.

"You've been doing something very interesting in this place. Perhaps breaking down the thick, dark curtain that shrouded the other side of this world?"

Not answering the Black Sky Disorder's lord's question, Alexander, standing with his head held high, with his two hands under his pocket, said in a nonchalant manner and looked around the dark veil that enveloped and separated the other half of the world. It was so towering, vast, and chilling, as it was constantly making a "hum" sound, which could send chills down a person's spine.

"I don't know how you managed to find this place in this vast continent, but I'm going to have to ask you to stand back."

During the years that the Black Sky Disorder spent to commit an act of espionage in the Obelisk Organization, along with some of its affiliated or owned institutions, any crucial information regarding the man, Alexander, was still vague and almost nonexistent, which was why, Kai Hiroshi, asked him to not make the current matter as if it's his business. Other than that, due to a lack of information, the Black Sky Disorder didn't have the faintest idea regarding what kind of power Alexander possessed.

Obviously, there were skills related or focused on Status Appraisal, but even so, they didn't manage to find any useful information – as if the details were somewhat edited or cut off.

"All right. Suit yourselves."

Alexander's response caused everyone, at least those who weren't being sacrificed without an existing will, to prick up their ears at the unexpected words that went in their ears and quickly registered in their heads.

Kai Hiroshi's eyes constricted, finding the answer of the man, who looked like he was walking in a park, highly suspicious. However, as Kai Hiroshi didn't feel any malice, murderous intent, or a shred of a lie, he then said:

"Then, you should leave this place. I don't know your reason for coming in here, but it would be extremely uncomfortable for us to have you in here."

If Alexander Akalchelt's intention was to stop the ongoing Project Black Veil, as thousands of humans and several hundreds of vampires were being mind-controlled to forcefully break a fabric of the dark curtain, he would have already made a move. And if stopping this atrocity wasn't his goal, then it wasn't enough for the lord of the Black Sky Disorder to allow Alexander to just watch this seemingly sacrificial ritual.

For some reason, Kai Hiroshi felt that it was better for Alexander to start a fight than just to appear and said that it was fine for them to continue doing what they ought to.

"That makes sense. Well, I'm off somewhere."

A faint smile was painted across Alexander's face. After two to three seconds, appearing casual from the moment he appeared, he turned into a golden pillar of light and disappeared from everyone's sight. However, this golden pillar of light could be seen by the naked eye, which was now directed at the atmosphere of the world.

"My Lord, it doesn't matter how he found out about this place, but I think it's safe for us to assume that Artorious probably knows about this, too."

Jezebel Sai Irael, or Zebel, spoke in a thoughtful manner as soon as Alexander disappeared from their sight.

Considering the possibility, the lord of the Black Sky Disorder responded with a nod as he ordered Zebel in a way that someone seemed to have to catch something on time.

"...Contact everyone. Tell them we'll use everything at our disposal for this moment, which can also speed up the process of making a crack in this seemingly impenetrable dark curtain."

"Yes, my Lord."

Zebel said as she quickly contacted their companions – every head of the Black Sky Disorder and every affiliated one, including those who were currently residing at the Orion Continent and acting as regular player civilians.

'...Let's see this through the end, Artorious Hall, and those who agreed with you on making that decision during our days.'

Kai Hiroshi, clenching his fists and gritting his teeth, thought as he felt haunted by the certain circumstances of the distant past.

***

Floating in the atmosphere of the world, Alexander Akalchelt, bathed in a golden light aura, stealthily flew towards the Obelisk Space Station that's hovering above the Orion Continent.

In this space station that was considered to be the source of the smartwatches signal, the source of the detection of the Mana Energy Flow that measured the existence of any kind of dungeon, and many more, Alexander looked for the lone man that was assigned in this enormous spacecraft.

After some time, the man, who could see the beauty of the world, was then found. Upon inspecting the man, Alexander thought to himself.

'I see. I think it'll be fine if I leave him be since destruction will come his way, it's just a matter of when.'

The man or the one, who could be considered as the only 'player astronaut,' and the one who was reporting to Emmanuel Lyncoster – who, at this very moment of war, was doing his own business in his laboratory after he was told that there were discrepancies on the appearance of the Tower of Growth – was just lazing around as if he's waiting of something.

After some time, as if some call had been answered, Alexander listened to the words, which then confirmed his suspicion.

"...Alright. I won't keep my eyes off her."

***

In one of the lands of the Vampires, Russell Moon and Samantha Hall, after some discussion with the one named Viscount Fierja, whose existence was only discovered thanks to Ayleen Mayfield's ability to explore the memories of an individual, proceeded with the plan – finding several places where they could set up the five artifacts, each on their own, that the Elven Queen had entrusted them with.

'A graveyard in the backyard, what a fitting place.'

This was the Vampire Viscount's backyard, where the bodies of the vampire commoners, who did him wrong, were buried.

<...I'm surprised he lets us do some sightseeing. I'm not sure if he's stupid, but I'm pretty certain that he's a greedy man.>

Samantha Hall said through telepathy, remembering how the Vampire Viscount had rushed to the crimson carriage, where Ayleen Mayfield and the others previously used to ride, to pick up the goods that were purposely left just to avoid appearing to be suspicious.

<...You're probably right. Well, I don't feel bad for him.>

Russell Moon replied, taking out a cubic greeny artifact and placing it on the ground after sensing that there was no one around except for his companions.

After placing the Gate of Nature on the ground, it burrowed itself for the time being, waiting for the right moment to be functional.

After an hour or two, Russell and Samantha finally managed to place the remaining Gate of Nature in a different area of the capital of Rainfire. This also prompted Ayleen Mayfield to inform the Elven Queen immediately.

It was now time for a counterattack.

***

In the Elnira Kingdom, in a spacious area that's dedicated to the entire Elven Military of the kingdom.

Ten to twenty thousand Elven Soldiers lined up, waiting for the announcement of the Elven Queen.

After a few moments, the words of the Elven Queen, Amara Viridi-yelah Elnira, reverberated throughout the certain area.

"As your Queen, I am deeply dismayed to send you to the filthy land of Vampires, but... we know, throughout the history of wars against those children of our Goddess' enemy, they would engage in battle even...

"Even if we're tired... Even if we're weak... Even if we're living peacefully! And it's something that's not allowed to happen!

"For I!

"The Queen of the Elnira Kingdom, swore to protect every subject under my rule.

"...Let this war truly bring a change. For the better, for the sacrifice of our forefathers.

"Let the blessing of our Goddess be bestowed upon us.

"Let the will of nature favor us.

"And let those who will perish in this war find peace in their lives.

"For the Elves-!

"For our ancestors-!

"For our absolute ruler, the Elven Goddess-!"

"HURRAHH-!!"

The last three lines of the Elven Queen were repeated by the Elven Soldiers as they echoed to everyone's souls, remembering the sacrifices of the dead.

[The cry of nature has been heard on the 99th Floor of the Last Close Mystery Tower!]

[The Elven Goddess has blessed her descendants!]

After that, as the mission of Russell Moon and Samantha Hall, along with the others was successful, five gigantic gates that could fit hundreds of individuals in a row, opened in the area.

It was now time to invade the Vampire Lands.