bookandnovel Chapter 258 The Plan Has Changed
Chapter 258 The Plan Has Changed
Chapter 258 The Plan Has Changed
"All search teams, from this moment forward, spare no effort to intensify the search, with a focus on finding traces of that human."
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"Yes, Your Majesty!" Officer Garros replied hastily.
"And also," Phoenix's eyes became incredibly deep, "go and summon the master of ceremonies and the high priest to see me immediately."
Although Garros had some doubts, he still respectfully accepted the order and left.
A moment later, the Elf King Phoenix issued another order to the hastily arriving master of ceremonies and high priest: "Announce to the entire city that Reihart's coronation ceremony and the corresponding 'Divine Grace Ritual' shall be held ahead of schedule."
"Ahead of schedule?" The protocol officer was taken aback.
"Your Majesty, there are still more than twenty days until the original date, and many preparations have not yet been completed, nor have the envoys from various regions been able to—"
"In just three days!" Phoenix interrupted the protocol officer without giving any room for argument.
"Of course, keep everything simple—time—" He looked out the window, as if he could see through the building and into the surging undercurrents beneath.
"They're no longer on our side. We must complete the formal transfer of power and the continuation of the contract before those rats truly gain power and before that human causes even greater destruction. Only by obtaining a new round of divine blood and a complete infusion of the Fountain of Wisdom can we ensure the absolute stability of the kingdom and have the resources to purge these parasites!"
The high priest seemed to understand something and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty is worried—that the offerings have changed? Or that the human's target—"
"His goal is obvious," Phoenix said coldly. "Auguste dared to cooperate with him because he wanted nothing more than the throne. And what that human most likely wanted was that half-elf sacrifice. Since they want it, we'll give them a chance."
A desperate opportunity. Prepare immediately to move the offerings to the Palace of Absolute Stillness and assign additional Valkyries to guard them closely.
"I will obey the king's command!"
On the evening of the fourth day, as Li Ang finished binding the seven hundredth scepter and was meditating to recover his mental strength, there was an urgent knock on his door.
"Lord Li Ang, it's me." August's voice came from outside the door, tinged with a rare hint of anxiety.
A thought struck Li Ang, and he got up and opened the door.
August strode into the stone chamber, then said urgently, "Something terrible has happened; the ceremony has been moved up."
Li Ang's heart skipped a beat: "Ahead of schedule? When?"
"Two days later." August's voice was full of anxiety.
"I have just received a secret report that my father has ordered that the coronation and sacrificial ceremonies be held two days earlier."
"Two days?" Li Ang felt a chill run down his spine, his mind buzzing. "How could it be so sudden? Wasn't it supposed to be more than twenty days?"
"It was my father's decision." August removed his mask, revealing a face filled with solemnity and equally bewilderment.
"Logically, such an important ceremony requires a long period of preparation, and it would be against etiquette to hold it hastily, but Father King seemed to be impatient. He overruled the objections at the royal court meeting and forced the decision to be passed."
He paused, then looked at the anxious Li Ang and reassured him, "Don't worry, although we are not fully prepared yet, we will definitely act with you in two days. I will mobilize all available forces, and even if we are not fully armed, we will accompany you to fight our way into the Divine Court."
Leon forced himself to calm down, his mind racing: "So where is Eve now? Is she still locked up in the same place?"
"I don't know." August shook his head, a shadow passing over his eyes.
"My informant in the royal court reported that Eve was secretly moved a day ago, and now even I don't know where she's being held."
"Transferred? Didn't you say that purification and admonition were needed before the ritual?" Li Ang pressed.
"It seems that neither of these two is necessary now," August said with a wry smile.
"Or rather, the King and Reihart believe that these steps can be omitted in the face of the sacrificial ceremony. Their primary concern now is ensuring that the ceremony takes place as scheduled."
Li Ang clenched his fists, but he knew this wasn't the time to be angry: "So, what about the location of the ceremony? That won't change, will it?"
"No," August said firmly. "The sacrificial ritual must be performed beneath the Tree of Life, the core of Avalon, the place where the Titan power is most concentrated. They will definitely be there at noon two days from now."
After learning about the current situation, the two quickly discussed a new plan. Due to the tight schedule, the original detailed arrangements were no longer possible, so they could only take the most direct approach.
"On the day of the ceremony," August drew a simple diagram on the map with a quill pen.
"I will order all the lair to launch a simultaneous all-out attack on the Holy City from all four sides, drawing away the main force of the defending army at all costs. Before that, I will help you and Sherry enter the Holy City. With Sherry leading the way, you can head straight for the Tree of Life."
"Upon arrival, your mission is to disrupt the ritual and rescue Eve. Once successful, immediately use the signal crystal to communicate. I will lead the main force in a frontal assault, coordinating with you from within. The ultimate goal remains the same: to seize the Holy Judgment Scepter from Father King's hands." That scepter is not only a symbol of royal power but also the highest-ranking divine scepter, possessing power dozens of times greater than ordinary scepters.
Li Ang stared at the diagram on the ground and slowly nodded: "I understand. Two days later, at noon, the Tree of Life."
"May the Titans protect you." August put his mask back on, his voice muffled as it came through the metal.
"Let me say it one last time, Lord Leon, regardless of victory or defeat, I and all my fellow citizens of the Lost Nest will fight alongside you to the very last moment."
After seeing August off, Leon looked at the remaining scepter in the stone chamber and took a deep breath.
Time, that's what he lacks most.
"Guards," he said in a deep voice toward the door, "bring in another batch of scepters."
"Yes, sir!" The bear-man guard outside the door clearly sensed the urgency and responded with an exceptionally loud voice.
In the following period, Li Ang entered a near-frenzied work mode. The lights in the stone chamber burned day and night, and batches of scepters were moved in and out.
The bear-men guards took turns on duty, watching Li Ang's back, which almost never left the stone bench, with a mixture of reverence and worry in their eyes.
On the morning of the sixth day, before dawn.
Li Ang put down the last divine scepter, a special variable scepter, which was entirely silver-gray with a surface that shimmered like water.
[Four-Style Variable Technique Activation Staff LV0]
Status: Bound
[Current effect: Can transform into any weapon form according to the user's will; has four embedded level 2 spell slots, currently inscribed with: Level 2 Lightning spell "Chain Lightning," Level 2 Fire spell "Flame Storm," Level 2 Wind spell "Gale Thrust," and Level 2 Earth spell "Earthquake."]
Current energy level: 100%