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Chapter 364 The Beginning of the Holy Continent Era

Kobb was originally a minor legion commander in the Green Territory, and his lifelong dream was to become the supreme commander of the Green Territory.

However, since following the new lord, Lien Moria, he not only became the supreme military commander of Greenfield, but also went beyond Greenfield to become the commander of the new imperial army.

But none of these brilliant achievements are worth Cobb boasting about to outsiders.

What Cobb could truly use as a topic of conversation was the divine war between the two divine sons of the North and South continents.

As a survivor who witnessed the war of the gods, Cobb was admired and respected throughout his life.

He remembered that the war lasted for three whole months, with countless deaths and injuries on both the southern and northern continents. Almost half of the population was caught up in it and became sacrifices of the war.

Countless important figures appeared in this war: the emperor of the Southern Continent, the White Queen Sophie, the Red Queen Dorothy, the angel Soraya, Miriam... the empress of the Northern Continent, the great wizard Marian, Duke Claudius, Marquis Alex, Marquis William, Mrs. Milos, Earl Sid, and Earl Daly.

During that time, the sun, hidden behind thick fog, became a blurry, blood-red patch of light. The witch legions of the Southern Continent clashed with the vampire knights and siren legions of the Northern Continent in the skies above Titus, their artillery fire and magic weaving a web of destruction that boiled the oceans and tore apart the clouds.

Under the pressure of some irresistible force, the earth's crust roared deafeningly. Seawater rushed into the abyss, only to be evaporated by the gushing lava in the next second. The cliffs of the southern continent and the steep walls of the northern continent approached each other at a visible speed, finally colliding with a deafening crash, and Carlton Canyon, which had existed for thousands of years, was completely destroyed.

The collision of the two continents triggered an apocalyptic catastrophe. Mountains were crushed to dust, plains were squeezed and rose into new plateaus, and Carlton Pass, which had once separated north and south, vanished completely, replaced by a twisted and shattered new continent. The earthquakes lasted for a full week, the ground undulated like waves, and cities collapsed like building blocks.

The New World became a dead land.

Thick volcanic ash covered the scorched soil, rivers dried up, trees carbonized, and even birds fell in the poisonous smog. No life could survive in such a hell, except for the inhabitants of the Holy Empire.

At the beginning of the war, the Son of God, Lyon Moria, began to build his labyrinth.

A colossal magic circle unfolded above the empire, a translucent barrier like an inverted glass bowl enveloping the entire Holy Empire. The labyrinth's walls were composed of flowing runes, each pattern shimmering with a pale golden light, isolating it from the destructive forces of the outside world.

The people of the empire looked up and could see the heavenly fire raining down from the outside world, yet it could not touch them in the slightest. The labyrinthine corridors meandered through the city, providing shelter for the displaced; magical gardens bloomed on the ruins, providing food and clean water for the survivors.

But outside the labyrinth, there is only destruction.

Four angels descend to aid Lyon Moria, the son of God, in his fight against Jessica Frank, the Empress of the Northern Continent and favored by the god Dani.

With the support of the progenitor vampire family and the Siren royal family, Jessica Frank devoured the lives of countless believers in the Northern Continent, gaining power comparable to that of a god.

But she still lost to the Son of God, Lee Eun.

When the war finally ended, the New World was almost devoid of life. The steam-powered civilization that the Southern Continent was so proud of had been reduced to scrap metal, and the magic towers of the Northern Continent had crumbled into rubble. The wind whipped up the ashes, forming pale vortices in the air, like the silent wailing of countless dead souls.

The Holy Empire became the only light in this wasteland.

Jessica Frank was imprisoned in the Holy Empire's jail, awaiting her final judgment.

This war, known as the War of the North and South Gods, heralded the end of the era of the North and South continents and the beginning of the era of the Holy Continent. The empire's territory was unprecedentedly vast, covering the entire continent.

The four angels worked together to restore life to the sacred continent after the war, allowing green to once again cover the ravaged land.

After the war, Emperor Li En of the Holy Empire entered a period of seclusion, and the Empire was ruled by the Black Queen Catherine, with Prime Minister Earl Hall assisting in governance, and the ten noble councilors participating in the government.

Nina Owen managed to infiltrate the group of ten noble councilors and proposed some major engineering projects.

For example, four angel towers and one aerial temple were built on the Holy Continent. The former were built for the lucky angel Soraya, the revolutionary angel Miriam, the calamity angel Sophie, and the life angel Dorothy, while the latter was built for the great emperor Li En.

Three months later…

Cobb sat by the fireplace, telling his four children about the great Civil War, his eyes slightly reddening as he spoke with great emotion.

"Alright, Cobb, you've said it more than thirty times. That's enough. The kids are tired of hearing it."

Cobb's wife, Melia Hani, smiled and urged, "Come and eat."

“We’re not tired of it at all. We love listening to His Majesty the Emperor’s stories.”

"I like the four angels; they gave the earth new life."

The children said innocently and naively.

Cobb smiled, picked up his eldest son, and led them to the dining table, where a feast was laid out: stewed lamb with potatoes, honey-glazed turkey, pan-fried steak, smoked salmon, apple pie, sausage platter, meatballs, fried chicken, and other delicacies. He asked in surprise,

"What's so special about today? There's so much food! Is it our anniversary?"

"Today is Father's birthday. You careless fellow, I've prepared a gift for you. Don't let it slip and let him know you didn't care at all."

Melia Hani complained.

"Dad is a careless guy."

The four children repeated their mother's words, and Cobb blushed and patted his youngest son's bottom, saying, "You can't imitate what adults say."

As the sun set, Omari Hani finished his government work and arrived at Cobb's home.

Having taken over the job of Imperial Treasurer, Omari Hani has lost a significant amount of weight and no longer has to worry about his buttons popping off while eating.

He walked into his son-in-law's house, immediately put down his briefcase, squatted down, and greeted his four grandsons.

The children surrounded him, affectionately calling him their grandfather, and gave him four kisses on the cheek.

Omari Hani picked up Cobb's youngest daughter and said with a smile to Melia Hani and Cobb, "Praise be to the god Tiger for allowing me to leave work two hours early today, otherwise I would have missed this sumptuous dinner."

"Dad, no matter how late you come, we will wait for you. Today is your birthday."

Melia Hani waved, and the children immediately invited Omari Hani to sit down as soon as possible.

Cobb always felt awkward about what to call Omari Hani, who was not much older than him, but fortunately Omari Hani did not force him to.

The two were former colleagues; Omari Hani was only eight years older than Cobb.

He never intended to marry his beautiful daughter to Cobb, that blockhead.

But fate is always so wonderful. At a ball, Melia Haney fell in love at first sight with Cobb, who was 20 years her senior, and the two quickly fell in love.

Moreover, Cobb doesn't mind at all that Melia Haney has been married three times and has two children.

After their marriage, Melia Hani gave birth to twins for Cobb.

The Cobb family now consists of six people who get along very well. Omari Hani also comes to visit occasionally because he feels lonely living alone at home.

After the seven people were seated, they began to enjoy their dinner.

“Dad, you need to rest, you need a vacation. I’ve never seen you so thin.”

Melia Hani said with heartache.

“Oh, my dear Melia, this is not Greenwood Territory, this is Yalong City. The financial work that needs to be managed is several times more than before. If I don’t work hard, how can I live up to His Majesty the Emperor?”

Omari Hani felt he could still strive, after all, he had reached a height that none of his ancestors had achieved, becoming the Empire's Chief Financial Officer.

This made him even a little apprehensive, always worried that he wasn't doing a good enough job.

Besides Omari Hani, Alex Poole, the Foreign Minister, and Karel Dennis, the Home Steward, who had previously worked together in Greenfield, were also transferred to the Imperial Capital and promoted.

They were Li En's confidants, and all were quite capable people.

However, after arriving in Yalong City, everyone became busier than before.

Just as the group was about to have their meal, there was a knock on the door.

"who is it?"

Omari Hani asked curiously.

“I didn’t invite anyone else. You said you didn’t want to have a dance party, you just wanted your family to get together,” Melia Hani said.

Cobb stood up. "I'll go open the door."

Although Cobb is now a true nobleman with a distinguished military record, he has not changed his simple lifestyle. He lives in the smallest of manors, with only two maids and one kitchen maid, which is considered very modest among nobles.

He walked a few steps to the door, opened it, and saw the short Alex Poole and the effeminate-looking Karel Dennis.

"Excuse me, we're here to celebrate Omari Hani's birthday."

Alex Poole said with a smile.

“Cobb, you should move to a more decent house. My four children are suffering here.”

As Karel Dennis spoke, he held out his hand, and the children rushed over, surrounding him and asking for gifts.

He prepared gifts for every child except for Omari Hani, who was celebrating his birthday.

Omari Hani also couldn't understand why his grandson liked this mean man so much.

"What are you two doing here? I didn't invite you."

Omari Hani said casually.

The servants have already made new places for them.

Alex Poole and Karel Dennis sat down on their own, and the four of them gathered together, reminiscing about their days in Greenfield.

"You've heard, right? Romjada's position as the richest man has been taken over."

"Replaced? Replaced by whom?"

"Mrs. Britney, that lady really knows how to do business."

They chatted about things at Greenfield, and time passed by without them realizing it.

The four children were engrossed in their meal, while Melia Hani took meticulous care of them.

"Dennis, do you guys remember him?"

Omari Haney, having had a few drinks, thought of Jack Moria's old butler.

"Of course I remember. It was the steward Denis who ran away on Lord Li En's very first day in office. Lord Li En, or rather, His Majesty the Emperor, suspected him of being a spy."

Alex Poole said.

"Yes, that guy passed away a couple of days ago, in Green Shade Territory. Sigh, we didn't even have a chance to go back and see him one last time."

"The old lord is still in Greenwood Territory, isn't he?"

"Yes, he doesn't want to come to Yalong City."

The group drank a few more cups as they talked.

Cobb's eldest son quietly placed his hand next to his wine glass, wanting to take a sip, but Cobb slapped his hand away, saying, "Drink your juice."

"His Majesty the Emperor has been in seclusion for three months, why hasn't he come out yet?"

Karel Dennis's tone carried a hint of worry.

Although Black Queen Catherine governed the Holy Empire well, their loyalty remained with Li En.

"Even Princess Dorothy and Princess Sophie disappeared after the war."

Alex Poole sighed, "Perhaps it has suffered a severe blow and will take a long time to recover."

"You don't even know Cobb?"

Omari Haney asked.

Cobb shook his head. "I've said it many times, I don't know. But I'm sure His Majesty the Emperor is alright. He just needs to cultivate, after all, he is still the noble Son of God, bearing the mission bestowed upon him by the great God Tiger."

"I only hope that His Majesty the Emperor will return as soon as possible."

Karel Dennis said.

Tap, tap, tap——

The knocking sounded again; it was now 10 p.m.

"Who else is out so late?"

Omari Hani asked in surprise.

"Dad, I'll go take a look."

Melia Hani was about to get up when Omari Hani stopped her.

“You’re pregnant, you should just sit down, I’ll go.”

Yes, Melia Hani was pregnant again, the very night Cobb returned from the battlefield.

Cobb proudly raised his chin and said to his father-in-law,
"Let me do it."

He walked to the door and opened it.

Under the moonlight, a handsome young man with blond hair and blue eyes smiled at him.

“Cobb, long time no see. Omari Haney is celebrating his birthday here today, right?”

"Your Majesty the Emperor."

Cobb's eyes reddened with emotion, and he knelt on one knee, saying, "Welcome, Your Majesty the Emperor."

Omari Hani, Alex Poole, and Karel Dennis all immediately stood up and rushed to the door.

"Welcome, Your Majesty the Emperor."

"Let's go inside and talk."

Li En entered Cobb's house and handed each of the four children a mermaid crystal.

"This is a gift for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The children loved these beautiful crystal gems.

"Melia, take the children away."

Cobb gave the order.

Melia Hani immediately took her four children and left, fearing that she would disturb His Majesty the Emperor and his ministers' reunion.

Omari Hani gave up the head seat to let Lee En take his place.

Li En smiled at his old subordinates, "No need to be so formal, I'm here today to wish Omari Haney a happy birthday."

"Your Majesty, please don't joke around. Have you finished your secret studies?"

(End of this chapter)