The Villain Family Opposes Independence (13 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 266
The atmosphere was different from just a few months ago, when they had proclaimed their nation upon seizing the Elgriul Fortress.
Several nations adjacent to Astrum had already begun sending congratulatory envoys to Gabe, who had become Emperor of the Sacred Empire, carefully watching his every move.
And today, the Astrum Empire had formally declared war against the Ferdia Empire.
Imperial Council, Wilentia Imperial Palace.
The Emperor furrowed his brow as he slowly surveyed his assembled ministers.
“Astrum—the Sacred Empire. To usurp the name of the Underground God and then name their empire after the heavens and immortality… truly, is that not the height of arrogance?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“We can no longer afford to tolerate this. Should we not set an example for that treacherous Gabe Zennaid!”
“We must also root out the remnants of the Irkala Sect entrenched within our own lands.”
The Ishtar Temple and the Irkala Sect.
The Irkala Sect’s actions—spreading chaos across the continent by proclaiming the world’s impending doom—posed a threat that could escalate into full-blown religious conflict.
“I never imagined the Three Kingdoms would fall so easily.”
“The power of Ishtar is a blessing bestowed upon the Wilentia Empire. Foreign forces lacking such divine authority would have struggled against the Irkala Sect.”
They now clearly understood just how profoundly the powers of the Five Great Houses—once taken for granted—had safeguarded the empire.
And that the empire’s very survival now depended upon their continued existence.
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Carlot, you’re still Elodie’s cute little brother. Don’t worry.
Actually, which chapter will this part be destroyed????
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