Chapter 695 - Prestigious Summit 4 (2/2)

The meeting was divided into two groups.

The Baroque and Libiya had to be taken down, and those who wanted to stand back.

The latter was Henry III of Navarre Duchy and Charles of Irea.

The Navarre would always be under the Baroque Empire.

Although Baroque’s power had weakened, the Navarre had freed themselves from political intervention, but it didn’t seem right to attack a nation that once helped it out.

When the meeting turned tense, Luke finally decided to uncover another piece of information.

“Did you know that the undead are being made by the Veritas Magic tower? They are being divided into Lich and Death Knight, and the other day they appeared in the southern part of our nation and caused huge damage.”

-Ah! Right. At that time you applied for support, and according to Arch Duke Gregory who directly dealt with the undead, the Lich was at least 7th magic circle, and the Death Knight was a Sword Master class.

When Reina backed Luke’s words, the room fell silent.

“The problem is that there are hundreds of undead, but just one or two.”

Du-dum!

The heads of each nation who heard that went shocked.

Imagine hundreds of 7th magic circle mages and sword masters striking the continent.

Which nation could stop them?

If Luke’s words were indeed true, the situation could have been a lot worse than that during the Devil King’s war 500 years back.

-Why are you telling that only now?

King Charles asked with a frown.

“We got that information only recently. It took us a while to confirm it. Rather, shouldn’t we have to get a decision now?”

-Ugh, then we have no other choice but to strike first.

They couldn’t give them time until Veritas Magic tower finished making the undead.

After that, the meeting went in speed, resulting in a temporary alliance of the six nations.

“Well, the Song Empire and the Yemaek of the Southern continent are in a military alliance with our Symphonia. Even those two will participate in the war, I hope you understand.”

-The more allies the better, you don’t have to worry about that.

-Then, leave the details over to my working staff and I…

-I have a job to do, I need to leave. Her Holiness, if I have a chance, I would like to meet you.

One after the other, everyone ended their connection.

James II of Castia was the last to end it.

Everyone left leaving behind only Reina and Luke.

Reina spoke seeing Luke in a bad mood.

-You seem troubled from a while back, is there anything that is bothering you?

“I do. I am seeing your fame rise.”

As Luke grumbled while answering, Reina asked with a smirk.

“Ho ho ho, why? Feeling jealous?”

“Not jealous, just unpleasant. Some sloppy bastard keeps flirting with my wife, would there be anyone who would like that?”

Luke, feeling back, spoke out.

“Why didn’t you stop that King of Castia from acting like that?”

-To avoid any more troublesome things.

“To avoid troublesome things?”

Reina spoke to Luke, who didn’t seem to understand it.

-You surely are a master when it comes to magic and swords, but you don’t understand human behavior. Playboys like James II don’t need to be responded to. If we respond to him, it will only tire the opposite person out.

There were always people who would exaggerate their words when specifically asked not to do so.

And it was the case of James II, who seemed rather high.

Which was why Reina completely ignored him.

-Moreover, it was a situation where the nations on the continents had to join to defeat Arsene. I don’t think that such huge tasks should be hindered by creating a mess out of small things.

“I see. I couldn’t figure it out.”

Embarrassed, Luke smiled.

-Wouldn’t it have been better to reveal Arsene’s identity?

If I told that Arsene had taken over the body of the Libiya Kingdom’s ruler—Shaikan, each of the nations in the alliance would have joined without another word of disagreement.

They would feel anxious as to when their bodies too would be robbed.

But Luke didn’t mention it on purpose.

They might be in favor because of the anxiety, but they could be scared and try to save their own selves.

“And, most of all, it is something I need to do, slash Arsene’s neck.”

-Is it because of the family grudge?

“That too… he has been killing thousands of people over the past 500 years. So I feel like I need to do it with my own hands.”

Reina nodded at Luke’s words.

-I see. Then take me with you when you get rid of Arsene.

“I can’t. It is dangerous.”

-That is even more reason for me to go. I am the highest authority of the El Kassel denomination. My divine power will be of great help in defeating the dark magic of Arsene.

“But…”

-Married couples share one body. Your job is my job. That is the reason why I was given the power of Aether from Sylphid so that I can help you out.

Luke tried to talk her out of it.

However, Reina being as stubborn as she was, didn’t back down.

“Fine. Let’s go together.”

Honestly, if he accompanied Luke, it was like being Heaven’s light.

Reina’s Aether—which is converted into the Divine power, was the greatest disadvantage for dark magic.

Moreover, Reina had reached a far higher level in terms of Divine power when compared to Luke.

Her Divine faith wasn’t merely converted by the Aether Globe like Luke’s, but it was stronger due to the faith in God and extreme love for life.

‘Which is why they are called as Saint. But Reina, you won’t be accompanying me.’

Luke didn’t want any circumstances where Reina’s life would be in danger.

Also, when he went to fight with Arsene, he wanted to go full out.

He would hear Reina’s nagging and resentment at the later time, but Luke was ready for it.

After talking for a while, the two ended their magic communication.