Versatile Mage: Summoning Black Dragon, the pinnacle of divine power

Chapter 233 The Restless Serpent Empire

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"Is Your Highness planning to take advantage of the chaos, or to kick someone when they're down?"

After withdrawing the aid as Caesar had instructed, the Temple Mother and the wise women began to discuss their next course of action.

Previously, under Caesar's call, many forces established cooperation with coastal countries and provided assistance. Recently, there was also an intelligence exchange conference on the Siren War, in which countries like Spain and Japan, which have long dealt with Siren, shared their combat experience with Siren to help coastal countries that are about to suffer a large-scale Siren invasion to build defenses.

However, due to this sudden withdrawal of funding, all of this aid has come to a halt, and even the conference for exchanging information on the Sirens has been postponed.

Ultimately, whether it's aiding coastal countries or sharing naval warfare experience, it all falls under the category of gratuitous humanitarian aid. In such a critical period, this aid and experience are extremely valuable. People could have made a fortune from this opportunity, but they are unwilling to give up these benefits because of this call. However, compared to those benefits, it is obviously more advantageous to take this opportunity to build a good relationship with Parthenon.

But now that Parthenon has backed out, they naturally won't continue. Profits are secondary; it would be embarrassing if they were mistaken for opposing Parthenon.

"The Spanish representatives who were preparing to go to the East to exchange naval warfare experience inquired with us about His Highness the Divine Child's evacuation operation, wondering if there were any other plans."

"The Wangyue Clan is also asking for our opinion. Their people have already arrived at Dalian Naval Battle City, and now they don't know what to do."

"The Asian Magic Association also sent a message inquiring about the Black Dragon Emperor's previous actions."

"As for the Chinese side, they need a clear answer from us regarding the Qinling Feather Demon Empire, otherwise they may take action against Qinling."

"The African side is preparing to deal with the charge of the Serpent Empire's army and wants to seek support from the temple."

"..."

The group of virtuous women explained their respective responsibilities one by one, awaiting the Queen Mother's decision.

Before a formal goddess is chosen, the temple matriarch is the highest decision-maker of the temple. Although there is a divine son at the top of the temple now, the divine son has also handed over his decision-making power to the temple matriarch, who manages it on his behalf.

"There's no need to rush the aid. Yuri is probably just unhappy and acting out of spite," the Queen Mother said.

"I should change my mind after a while."

“But we cannot ignore what His Highness the Divine Child said about the offenses he suffered over there,” said the Great Sage Merora.

"If we let this go so easily, it will be bad for both His Highness the Divine Child and the reputation of the temple."

The Parthenon Prince's political status is equivalent to that of the highest leader of a country, and he is on the same level as the president of the Five Continents Magic Association and the Archangel of the Holy City. Even though Caesar doesn't like to make a big fuss when he goes out, it doesn't mean that others can look down on him.

This is the most basic etiquette!
It's also a matter of the Parthenon's dignity!

If their gods can be treated with disrespect and contempt by others, who will respect the Parthenon in the future?

“This is indeed a problem…” The Queen Mother paused.

“Withdraw completely and announce to the public that Parthenon has officially cancelled all aid to the eastern coastline.”

Even if Caesar might restart aid later for other reasons, this evacuation is still necessary.

If all talk and no action, it would be bad if others thought the Parthenon was weak and easily bullied.

"Is there any next step?" Merola asked.

"Don't move for now," the temple matriarch said.

"To kick someone when they're down is inhumane and undermines the temple's benevolence and righteousness."

“What about the actions of other forces?” Merora asked.

“The temple is very busy,” the temple matriarch said.

"Understood." Merola nodded.

The temple would not retaliate, but if other forces retaliated to uphold the dignity of the Son of God, that was beyond their control. "As for Egypt..." the temple matriarch pondered.

"Let me ask Yuri, he should be prepared."

Removing the Black Dragon Emperor rashly would remove the deterrent effect on the demonic empires surrounding Egypt. If the first wave of attacks cannot be stopped, it will likely lead to a chaotic war.

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"The Serpent Empire?"

"Another fight is coming so soon?"

On Mount Zilin, Caesar, who was teaching Apas plant magic, received a phone call from the Temple Mother.

"With the Black Dragon Emperor's sudden withdrawal, the murderous aura that those demonic empires had been building up can no longer be suppressed. Egypt's military defenses alone are no match for the Serpent Army," the Queen Mother said.

"You wouldn't... not be prepared, would you?"

“Yes, there are, but…” Caesar glanced at Apas, who was playing happily like a little girl in the distance.

"It's not convenient for her to go there right now."

"Then I'll discuss it with Xin Yuekui?" the Palace Mother said.

"Her men should be able to hold them off, at least not let those Medusas get too arrogant, otherwise we will suffer great losses."

“You should talk to her. She should be able to handle this, since it was originally within her jurisdiction,” Caesar said.

The problems in Egypt were something Xin Yuekui took on herself. With such a great reputation and support, it's only natural that she should handle them now that they've run into trouble.

"So, do you need us to handle things for you over there?" the Lady asked.

"Izusa should already be making a move, but I'd better ask for your opinion first."

Yizhisha couldn't bear to see Caesar suffer any injustice. In her mind, only she could bully Caesar; anyone else would die if they even touched him.

Normally, most of Caesar's public image and public relations are handled by Yizhisha. No one can compete with her for this, after all, she raised Caesar.

Yizhisha was already unhappy that Caesar was doing charity work for a few girls, just like Wentai had done before. After all that he did, they couldn't even show him the most basic respect.

Izusa will not give up without retaliating.

“Retaliation is out of the question. I’ve done all I can. It’s enough that they know,” Caesar said.

He himself had no interest in meddling in other people's business. To put it bluntly, all this aid was just for show for Tang Yue and the others. But if the people here didn't appreciate it, then it wasn't his problem. You can't expect him to chase after them and feed them.

If it were Shao Zheng who helped the temple, and then got bullied by the knights in Athens, would they still be so shameless as to help him?
He helped us so much, and this is how they treat us. It's already kind of him not to retaliate.

"What about Yizhi Sha? Should we stop her?" the temple matriarch asked.

“No, if you actually try to stop her, she will only become more aggressive,” Caesar said.

Originally, it was just a casual act of revenge to vent his anger, but if he still wouldn't let her do it, Inosa would definitely lose her temper.

"Alright, when are you coming back? You're not going to stay there for another year or two, are you?" the matriarch asked.

"Go back?" Caesar looked towards the deep sea.

"It will take some time."

There's a boss living in Asuka City right now, so even if Cold Eyes comes rushing over, he won't be a threat.

(End of this chapter)