"Just like Adeline and Charlette feel they can't turn back, they will be pushed forward by the forces behind them. Having Charlette handle this cleanup is like watching a dog-eat-dog drama—I find it quite entertaining. The events here in Butuo City will truly be the prelude to chaos."

Mohe's cheeks flushed slightly. She turned around in Doro's arms: "So, Mr. Doro, are you ready? As the Hero, to personally unveil this chaos—how do you feel inside?"

Of course, Mohe had actually thought that it should have been chaotic long ago. Who would have thought these power-holders were better at enduring than one another? They're capable of bottling it in, and you have to admire them for being those old silver coins who hid during her reign, eventually forming an alliance to take her down. Mohe certainly wouldn't tolerate such things.

Luckily, Adeline was the first to lose her composure. With her as the catalyst, once the flames begin to burn, they are hard to stop unless everything is burnt to ashes.

Sure, outsiders can extinguish the fire—but unfortunately, the one who could extinguish it is now lighting it!

"Generally speaking, Doro, Rose, your task is to put immense pressure on Adeline, kill anyone in sight, then jar them, and make it look like you're genuinely going to bring down the World Reflection and the Sky Fortress. Push her to her breaking point—once she realizes she can't unleash the Star Tear, don't worry, the people from the White Church will jump out on their own. At that time, we need to split some benefits with the White Church—they will have to make some concessions to reach a conclusion that makes everyone happy!"

What does this person want from the White Church?

Everyone knows Mohe's plan is undoubtedly interconnected. She must be aiming to gain something from the White Church for the so-called "happy ending for everyone," otherwise, she won't hesitate to make the White Church feel like they've swallowed a fly. After all, she always takes pleasure in making others uncomfortable.

What does the White Church have that the Demon King is so interested in?

"As for me, I'll personally deal with Adeline."

When she said this, she didn't look up at Doro.

Yet, Doro said: "You've obviously regained your lungs, haven't you? Why say it?"

"Surely you've already guessed? When I revealed this plan to you, you already knew that without a deal of this level, there would be no basis for cooperation with Adeline? You, this guy, are quite cunning as well, right? Didn't I say before? I hope you can trust me a bit more; saying it out loud will bring more trust between us?"

As always, she started playing dumb and acting cute, and Doro was unsure whether this was Mohe's true intention.

But that wasn't very important.

"In the past, when you and I had our final duel, you defeated me. They can no longer reach the battlefield between us but continue to support you—I don't understand how they are comfortable identifying as those who conquer the Demon King. Surely you know better than anyone else about their fragile and powerless support. For someone standing atop all domains like me, curses mean nothing, divine boosts are corroded by me, magic is analyzed by me, and alchemy items are broken down by me. Even though it's merely retrieved the symbol of alchemy, I should let those ignorant people know that defying the strong requires a price."

The Demon King known as Mohe scorns all living beings, even though Adeline now stands at the pinnacle of alchemy, known as an alchemist who can create miracles and holds the title of 'Source of Miracles'. But Mohe doesn't take her seriously, and with the symbol of alchemy reclaimed, she intends to use this power to punish the world's strongest alchemist.

This Demon King has always been so arrogant.

But surprisingly, not in a way that people find annoying.

...

"Has a new Saintess been selected?"

"No," Bai Lushi replied, acting as the messenger between Charlette and the Elder Council, "The Saintess needs God's recognition, but God's gaze still remains on you. Whoever is selected as the Saintess holds no legitimacy or sacredness. Even if selected, it's meaningless."

Charlette remained silent for a few seconds before asking: "What about the matters concerning Nalune?"

"The situation you mentioned has basically been confirmed. The alchemists left in Nalune are essentially a decoy; what exists on Kenku Island is merely a reflection. Although they possess a certain strength, when observed through the Eye of Truth, you can see such delusion."

"...Eye of Truth?"

"A magic item made in the likeness of the Demon King's eyes. It's a result of the trade between the Mage Union and the Church from years ago."

"How come I didn't know about this?"

"It was a decision made by the Elder Council."

Charlette no longer dwelled on this issue. Since Bai Lushi mentioned it, it proved that the Elder Council now wants to rely on her strength to show a bit of sincerity—truth be told, those old fools may be annoying, but their faith and enthusiasm for the Church are undeniable.

Getting bit by the Alchemist Association probably drove them mad; after all, these old fools have been immersed in the White Church's glorious development for years and truly believe they are God's envoys on earth, thinking themselves as spreading God's holy light—being bitten must feel like not only them but even God has been insulted. They've long been wanting to make trouble with the Alchemist Association.

But that likely plays into the Demon King's hands. Charlette bet that both the Demon King and Hero are in Butuo City.

She hesitated over whether to step forward herself. She didn't doubt whether Gedora might swing at her again—since he let the Hero's Sword fly away before, he probably wouldn't summon it again...or would he?

The Demon King is someone with a twisted sense of humor; you never know if sudden whims...

He needs to send a few strong people who also have a good impression of Gedora.

In fact, given A·Gedora's past relations with the White Church, finding such people isn't impossible.

But how Gedora feels about these people now is another matter entirely.

And has the Demon King not notified anyone else? Judging by the Demon King's current status, she might even notify the Mage Union and Curse Master Alliance, she's bound to stir things up.

These two organizations, now provoked by the Alchemist Association, are too quiet.

As old friends, Charlette does not consider Adriana and Hidden Nephilim to be anything close to honest people.

The two of them are even darker than herself. After all, they weren't exactly good people to begin with—a magic fanatic, and someone who's only got the Curse Masters' concerns on her mind—whatever those two are plotting, Charlette can't believe anything good will come of it.

One must be cautious.

"In my name, write a letter to the Dwarf King, to test his attitude. If the Alchemist Association establishes its own country, it would be the biggest blow to the dwarves known for their industrial technology. After their proud forging techniques are entirely replaced by alchemy—the ones suffering won't be us. Since turmoil is bound to happen, no one should think they can stay clear of it."

Bai Lushi nodded: "And over in Butuo City..."

"Send the Pope."

"His Holiness may not agree."

"That's not my concern. Anyway, I'm not going. If he's afraid of Gedora's sword, he should just soften his knees; that person tends to be soft-hearted."

Bai Lushi remained silent for a long time before leaving from here.

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