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Chapter 252 The Temple of Liberty Seeks Help, The Holy City's Gathering Order

The battle between the Temple of Liberty in the United States and the Atlantic Kraken driven by the Silverwing Ant Queen continues to this day.

However, their battles are currently limited to the Monarch Siren and the Super-Rank Mage stage.

The strongest fighters on both sides have not yet participated.

On the National Championship side, the Temple of Liberty of the Americas also had participants, but they didn't come for the National Championship.

As the "sea of ​​stars" drew closer, all the magical organizations on Blue Star gathered here; the Temple of Freedom had come to request assistance.

They genuinely lacked confidence in dealing with all the Atlantic sirens in the "Sea of ​​Stars".

The elders of the Temple of Liberty said, “Right now, in the distant port of Newt, on the east coast of the United States, the ‘Silver-winged Queen Ant’ is leading the Atlantic Demon Empire, devouring our land and our people!”

“'Starry Sea'!” His voice trembled uncontrollably.

"You all understand what this means! This is not a tribal-level demon, but the arrival of the entire Atlantic Demon Empire!"

He whirled around, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping over Archangel Remiel of the Holy City, filled with long-suppressed resentment and accusation:

"Back then! It was the Holy City that foresaw the threat posed by the Silverwing Ant Queen, and it was His Excellency the Archangel who personally took the lead in gathering the forces of the five continents, intending to form an allied army to annihilate the Silverwing Ant Queen."

"The call of the Holy City resounded through the heavens! The Temple of Liberty answered! We committed our most elite forces and paid the most devastating price—several forbidden spellcasters perished, and our land was reduced to scorched earth!"

He paused, "But what was the result? It was Azir, the supreme Tsar of the Shurima Empire, who attacked New York with his world-destroying power! He rescued the Silverwing Queen and severely damaged the foundations of my temple!"

"And now, this enraged, healed, and perhaps even stronger emperor has turned its vengeance entirely toward our Temple of Liberty! To the entire Americas!"

"We are not shirking responsibility! But this cause and effect, which was initiated by the Holy City but has been almost entirely borne by my Temple of Liberty, this calamity that has incurred the wrath of the Shurima Emperor and now faces the crushing blow of the Atlantic Empire... should the Americas bear it all alone?!"

His gaze swept over the representative seats of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, his tone turning heavy and earnest: "The Temple of Liberty has stood in the Americas for centuries, and we consider ourselves no weakling among the magical organizations of the five continents! But facing the will of the entire Atlantic demon empire represented by 'Star Sea,' we... have no confidence! Not even a little!"

He then voiced his most pressing request: "At this critical juncture, I, on behalf of the Temple of Liberty, earnestly appeal to you all! I implore my fellow magicians from the five continents! To provide us with support!"

His final words struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

"Everyone! The scourge of demons knows no bounds!"

"If the flames that are burning on the coast of the Americas today cannot be extinguished on the other side of the ocean, they will one day engulf all the continents!"

"Japan is a cautionary tale, and now they are turning their attention to the Americas."

"Gentlemen... how can you possibly remain unscathed?!"

"Instead of watching the demons be defeated one by one, let's seize this golden opportunity!" A glint of light flashed in the temple elder's eyes. "Before the 'Sea of ​​Stars' descends, when the Silverwing Ant Queen is at her most arrogant, let's gather the strength of the human world and fight a brilliant ambush outside Newt Harbor!"

"Let's show those ancient beings in the deep sea, and those demonic empires that covet the land, just how powerful the combined strength of humanity truly is!"

"Let them know that Earth is not their hunting ground!"

The representatives from various continents wore complex expressions. They agreed with the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold," and deeply sympathized with the threat posed by the Silverwing Queen Ant and the "Star Sea"... but at a deeper level, there was a cold calculation weighing the pros and cons.

Sending elite troops for support? That would mean weakening homeland defenses and risking huge losses of personnel and resources.

Forbidden spells? That's out of the question. Those are national treasures; how could they be used lightly?

Moreover, the lesson of the Holy City taking the lead but leaving the Temple of Liberty to bear the brunt of the consequences is still fresh in our minds.

Representatives from the other continents did not comment.

However, at this moment, the sage of the Parthenon spoke up, "We are willing to support a healing mage group, as well as healing potions."

After Parthenon, all eyes finally focused on the seat in the Holy City, Archangel Remiel.

His attitude is crucial.

“The elder’s words are reasonable,” Remiel’s voice came: “The troubles of the Americas are not just the troubles of the Temple of Liberty on one continent, but a common threat to all human civilization.”

"The ferocity of the Silverwing Queen, the power of the Shurima Empire, and the will of the Atlantic Demon Empire represented by 'Starsea' are all great enemies of the survival of humankind."

He paused slightly, and the holy light seemed to brighten even more: "The Holy City, as the guardian and coordinator of the human magical order, has an inescapable responsibility in this regard."

"Due to time and space barriers and misjudgment of information during the last operation, we were unable to provide the Temple of Liberty with sufficient support in a timely manner, resulting in significant losses to the temple. This is a regret for the Holy City and a failure on our part."

This seemingly "admission of error" statement actually attributes the "failure to provide support" to "time and space barriers and misjudgment of information."

The text glosses over the possibility that the Holy City initially intended to "talk the talk but not walk the walk."

“Learn from the past to guide the future.” Remiel’s voice suddenly turned serious. “Today, the demons’ army is pointing directly at the Americas, and human civilization faces a severe challenge. There is no room for hesitation or shirking responsibility!”

"The Holy City hereby solemnly appeals to and strongly demands that the Magic Associations of the Five Continents, all established families, and all organizations and individuals upholding the greater good of humanity take immediate action! Provide tangible support to the Temple of Liberty and to the Americas!"

He raised his hand: "The Holy City will set an example!"

"The Holy City's direct mage regiment, led by two divine inquisitors, will depart immediately to aid Newt Harbor! They will carry the will of the Holy City and fight alongside their comrades from the Temple of Liberty!"

The holy city has demonstrated its "determination" in the most direct way!
Remiel's gaze swept over the representatives from each continent, carrying an invisible pressure: "Gentlemen! I urge you to prioritize the greater good, set aside regional prejudices, make a swift decision, and dispatch reinforcements! The Holy City will remember all the friends who extend a helping hand at this moment!"

The Archangel of the Holy City made the final decision and set an example through his actions.

The Silverwing Ant Queen once killed an archangel of the Holy City, so at this moment, there's no way they wouldn't step in to help.

Then, the pressure instantly shifted to the representatives of the other four continents.

Whether or not to provide aid is no longer a simple moral choice, but has become a political stance to indicate one's position under the new order led by the Holy City.

(End of this chapter)