Spellcasting Gods

Although the two boys had damaged part of it during the previous riot, it was soon restored to its original state with the help of magic.

Exquisite!

Magnificent!

gorgeous!

At first glance, the entire sprawling urban complex is a perfect fusion of light, shadow, art, and magic.

Any outsider who sees it for the first time will inevitably feel a deep sense of awe.

Unfortunately, Milott has lost its former bustle. The once crowded streets are now empty, and even when pedestrians do pass by, they all have tense expressions.

Their gazes and demeanor suggested that this wasn't the safest place in the Darent civilization, but rather a place where war and conflict could erupt at any moment.

Standing atop the recently rebuilt council tower, the speaker looked down at the chaotic, bewildered, and helpless city, and asked without turning his head, "Well, still haven't broken through the Shadow Guard's defenses?"

"I'm very sorry, Your Excellency, our spellcaster legion has done its best, even using several superweapons, but those mysterious black substances are simply too troublesome, and every attempt has ended in failure," a councilor replied with a helpless expression.

As he said this, he also turned around and glanced at his colleagues who were arguing fiercely.

Since most of the lower-class civilians and soldiers have sided with the Shadow Guard, there are no high-ranking commanders here who truly possess a keen sense of warfare.

It must be said that, given how things have developed, neither the Shadow Guard nor the Council has any room to back down.

One of them must fall in order to re-establish dominance and guide the future development of the entire civilization.

"If... I mean if, we didn't care about the potential damage to this city, wouldn't that increase our chances of winning?" The speaker turned around, his eyes flashing with a chilling light.

Gudong!

Everyone who heard this swallowed hard; some people's hands began to tremble slightly, while others quickly lowered their heads, as if they were afraid of something.

A full minute passed before the closest senator took a deep breath and cautiously explained, “Your Excellency, I understand your determination and will to end this rebellion quickly. But the problem is, Milot is not an ordinary city; it has an indescribable and inseparable bond with its entire race. If we are the first to break this taboo, then setting aside the fierce reaction from the majority of the population, the sheer force of the enemy's counterattack alone would be enough to cause unimaginable damage to the home planet's ecosystem.”

"A counterattack? You mean..." The speaker seemed to realize something, and his expression changed drastically.

“According to the council’s secret records, the Shadow Guard is capable of drawing power from the Dark Lake when they go all out. Besides this, they have one last trump card: breaking the seal and releasing the god who has been sleeping for thousands of years.” The councilor expressed his concerns with a solemn expression.

You should know that those who are qualified to sit here are not the ordinary people on the street outside; they all know more or less some secrets about the Shadow Guard.

For example, they were created to prevent the gods from breaking the seal and waking up from their slumber one day.

This means that these guys possess the technology and ability to open and reseal the seal.

What none of the Darrents expected was that, before the gods had even awakened, these final guardians, who should have remained silent, abandoned their heavy responsibilities and attempted to escape their lonely, isolated lives and reclaim the rights that belonged to them in the age of divine authority.

Even more terrifying, the weapons used to control these guys were also taken away by a boy who had been plotting for a long time.

Therefore, the current parliament does not dare to exert all its strength to directly corner the other side, otherwise who knows what earth-shattering things they might do.

Similarly, the Shadow Guard understood how powerful the Council's magical abilities had become over thousands of years, to the point that they could easily destroy the homeworld that had given birth to the Darrent civilization.

Just as both sides were maintaining restraint and launching probing attacks time and time again, a large army suddenly appeared on the outskirts of the city.

Leading the way, a giant clad entirely in hard metal armor roared at the top of his lungs, "Look! This is the heart of the enemy! Warriors! Do you remember what they did to our homeland, our families and friends? Today, we will repay them tenfold! No mercy! No pity! No rules of war! All we will do is kill! Destroy! Annihilate! Charge! Send these despicable and filthy invaders to the world they belong in!"

"attack!!!!"

"For Gureia!"

"For Merck!"

"For the heroic souls who died in the war!"

In an instant, different languages ​​and slogans echoed through the city.

next second...

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

The massive war machine unleashed its power first, hurling magical artifacts imbued with astonishing force into the streets and alleys.

The moment it landed, almost a third of the city was engulfed by the soaring light.

Before the two opposing camps could even react to what was happening, an overwhelming horde of giants surged in, wielding heavy weapons and wreaking havoc. Whether it was people or buildings, anything that got hit was basically rendered unusable.

In addition, those shadowy dragons from another world, like dark clouds, blotted out the sun and spewed deadly breaths downwards.

Unlike the fire, frost, and lightning breaths of most dragons, this dark gray energy does not harm buildings. Instead, it passes directly through all barriers, making direct contact with the soul of a living being, forcibly corrupting and transforming it into another form of madness devoid of reason and thought.

At this point, the Darrents' innate magical talent not only fails to protect them, but also becomes a burden.

The higher one's talent, the faster the transformation, and the more astonishing the destructive power when going berserk.

In the blink of an eye, the shadow dragons created a monster that knew no distinction between friend and foe, only endless slaughter and destruction...

Chapter 1401 Unlocking the Seal

"Damn it! Can anyone tell me what happened? Where did these guys come from?"

Watching the vengeful army venting their anger unrestrainedly in the city, the Speaker's eyes blazed with undisguised fury.

In just a few minutes, most of the city had fallen. Hundreds of thousands of civilians had no time to evacuate and were torn to pieces by the swarming enemy or turned into monsters that could not distinguish friend from foe.

More importantly, those ancient buildings that had stood for thousands of years without any damage were almost all destroyed in the first wave of attacks, including even the statues that stood in the central square.

These metal-cast human-shaped statues each represent a hero who made great contributions to the Darent civilization.

But now, something that symbolizes the glory and pride of the entire civilization has been destroyed!

One of the councilors, clearly sensing the burning rage within the speaker, cautiously speculated, "The giants of Leia, the shadow dragons of the world of Merck, the dwarfs of the plains of Lancer with their incredible magical talents... This army is composed of those races that once caused us enormous casualties and obstacles. They all come from different worlds and couldn't have suddenly appeared out of thin air. There must be someone plotting all of this behind the scenes."

“Could it be the Shadow Guard? They were sent to various worlds to suppress the resistance of the native inhabitants not long ago, they had plenty of time and motive.” Another councilor quickly chimed in.

However, judging from his constantly flickering eyes, it was not hard to tell that he did not really believe that the Shadow Guard had secretly recruited this army, but was merely trying to find an excuse for the council to shirk responsibility.

After all, the instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm is the instinct of all intelligent life. In any civilization system, once a major dereliction of duty or disaster occurs, the first reaction of the ruling class is often not to face the root of the problem, but to find a scapegoat or an excuse to absolve themselves.

Only when things truly spiral out of control will they demonstrate a different, more efficient and responsible attitude.

The speaker undoubtedly sensed the unspoken meaning behind the other party's words, and narrowed his eyes as if considering the feasibility of the matter.

After about two or three minutes, he tapped the table lightly with his fingers: "Indeed! The Shadow Guard has had enough time and motivation to do this, and we can use this reason to persuade the people. But the council is not just a place for fighting for power; it also has the responsibility to lead the entire civilization forward. What the Shadow Guard wants is to seize power from us, not to destroy the entire civilization. They have no reason to collude with foreign enemies, much less to destroy this ancient capital."

"what do you mean……"

The first member of parliament to speak seemed to have sensed something, and a look of shock appeared on his face.

"What I mean is, there's someone else behind this. Don't you think we've been overlooking something lately?"

The speaker's thinking was clearly unaffected by the chaotic situation outside, and he remained calm and rational.

"Is it the boy who escaped from the lab?!" The senator finally realized, his face filled with disbelief.

Not only him, but the other members of parliament sitting in the hall reacted in a similar way, each of them speechless with shock.

After all, in their preconceived notions, the Shadow Guard was the mastermind behind everything, and the boy was at most a relatively important pawn.

But now, they suddenly realize that this pawn is more insane and terrifying than anyone expected, completely disregarding the serious consequences of its actions.

Seeing that everyone around him realized the seriousness of the problem, the Speaker immediately said in an unquestionable tone: "This infighting must stop immediately! At least until we eliminate the enemies invading our home planet, we must maintain a non-hostile state."

“That’s impossible!” a member of parliament exclaimed, standing up abruptly. “Your Excellency! Please don’t forget that they started this war. If Parliament chooses to compromise, who can guarantee that they won’t take advantage of this time to expand their advantage?”

"We need to send an envoy to test their attitude."

"No! Merely testing the waters isn't enough! They need to at least sign a binding magical contract."

"Agreed! Only on the premise of signing a contract can we give these schemers and traitors even a little trust."

……

Undoubtedly, in the eyes of the lawmakers, the Shadow Guard has long become an absolute enemy, both politically and militarily.

Therefore, the moment they showed even a slight inclination to reach a reconciliation, it immediately triggered a fierce backlash.

Just as the speaker was about to say something to quell the anger of the members, the pale purple sky outside was suddenly shrouded by a dark cloud.

At the same time, deep within the heart and soul of every Darrent, it seemed as if they heard or felt a powerful call.

That's a resonance from the deepest part of our blood!

It is a complex emotion that mixes fear, awe, and worship!

"Oh no! This is..."

The speaker suddenly stood up, staring at the gathering dark clouds overhead, his whole body trembling uncontrollably.

On the other side, at the Shadow Guard's base, the leader also stared wide-eyed, as if he couldn't bear to look closely at what he was seeing.

Several minutes later, he muttered in a voice filled with despair, "How is this possible! How did they do it? No! That's not right! How dare they?!"

“The seal has been broken! Our god has awakened from his slumber! Shadow Guard… Shadow Guard must take action…” A member of the Shadow Guard gritted his teeth and spat out these words.

No one knew better than them what the entire civilization would face once the seal was broken.

Gods from ancient times!

A god who created an entire race!

In the age of theocracy, they almost destroyed the gods of the Darents with their own power!

"Madmen! Those two damned little lunatics! They have no idea what they're doing! Quick! Gather men immediately to stop him!" The leader issued the order in a fit of rage.

He ignored the enemies pouring in from all directions, and the shadowy dragons raging in the sky.

Compared to "gods," these mortals are at most like minor ailments, posing no threat whatsoever to the foundation of civilization.

Unfortunately, before the Shadow Guard could gather all its men, the thick dark clouds in the sky coalesced into a black pillar of light that shot straight down from the horizon into the center of the Dark Lake...

Chapter 1402 The Awakening God

energy!

Immense and astonishing energy!

Standing on the surface of the dark lake, Luke looked up at the stone pillar not far ahead and asked in a somewhat uncertain tone, "Do you really think what we're doing is a wise choice?"

"What, are you regretting it?"

The boy wore a calm smile, letting the strong airflow generated by the energy blow across his face, as if he didn't care at all about the apocalyptic scene before him.

"Regret? No, I don't regret it." Luke shook his head slightly. "I just feel that rashly releasing a god whose power far exceeds our understanding is a bit risky, completely out of character for you. I don't understand why you're in such a hurry, not even willing to leave a moment to wait and think?"