1085 Officially in Power 1 (1/2)
”Congratulations to the Sect Master, infinite glory over a thousand years!!” yelled the Second Elder very cooperatively. He spread his arms open wide, the Non-Falling Light emanating from him dazzlingly, shooting into the sky and turning into a pillar of light, as flawless as white jade.
Psst…!
The pillar of light shot up from the Courtyard and shot straight into the clouds, but it was completely engulfed by the black clouds all over the sky, and did not make so much as a ripple in them.
”Congratulations to the Sect Master, infinite glory over a thousand years!!”
”…Congratulations to the Sect Master, infinite glory over a thousand years!!”
”…infinite glory over a thousand years!!”
The echoes of the voices stacked over each other, and grew larger and larger in volume, like waves from a distance.
Garen sat in his Throne of Ice, the thick and grotesque Armor of Ice on his body covering his entire figure, such that his face underneath could not be seen at all.
Although he did not have long to prepare, the Second Elder did very well with the preparations. After Carthage left, the people in his faction all automatically came to Garen instead, so most people in the Scarlet Snow Sect considered him Carthage's successor. This was originally Jeros' privilege.
”It's too bad… you miscalculated…” When Garen saw this scene, he knew that Carthage could no longer return, so he would surely change his identity. Garen had more or less gained control of the Scarlet Snow Sect, so he might infiltrate another sect instead, or perhaps he might continue managing his plan in secret.
”Jeros, is there anything you need help with?” Suddenly, a sharp voice reached Garen's ears. That voice was very distinct, and anyone who had heard it once would not forget it.
It was Red Robes!
Garen instantly remembered whose voice it was.
”This is already my territory, if you don't have anything to do with me, go find Carthage yourself,” Garen replied mildly through voice transmission. He noticed that a few of the Three Hearted Disciples already had a mind to leave, their gazes twinkling uncertainly, and they were obviously communicating in secret. But he did not stop them, it was good if they left too. Right now, the Scarlet Snow Sect needed a large-scale clean-up operation, from the top to the bottom, so that he could grasp all the power before the danger arrived.
Since he had already inherited his ancestors' Will of Ice, he should naturally fulfill his promise, and do everything he can to bring glory to the Scarlet Snow Sect, in order to meet his elders' expectations.
It did not matter in the bigger picture whether these disloyal Three Hearted Disciples left or not, they were of no great importance. In fact, it would help to gather up the sect's power, so that they could advance to the next step.
”Hehe, looks like your control isn't stable enough yet…” Red Robes began to laugh piercingly.
”Don't forget Master Carthage's plan. You must move on cue during the Major Battle, since the Scarlet Snow Sect is one of the three central figures, you and I both understand what will happen if you don't complete the mission.” Red Robes actually started transmitting his voice to Garen boldly, even though everyone was right there and watching.
”Do I need you to tell me what to do?!” Garen's palm gripped the armrest it was resting on lightly.
Bam!
A large hail of white snow and ice exploded from a certain spot in mid-air, and countless clear white shards scattered everywhere, accompanied by the screams from a red figure. The red figure was instantly torn to pieces, turning into several shards of red cloth that floated down, and moved no more.
”Here, I have 64 glasses of Scarlet Snow Wine, it's a reward specifically for the elite powerhouses of the Scarlet Snow Sect. It can boost the body's qualities significantly.” Garen gave a sweep of his hand.
64 ice-crystal wine glasses suddenly appeared, floating before him, filled with what looked like a fragrant emerald liquid that emitted an intense aroma of wine.
The 64 ice-crystal glasses of wines just stayed floating there underneath the Throne of Ice, and with a whoosh, the glasses suddenly shot downward, some portions naturally landing in front of everyone present, floating in mid-air.
”In order to celebrate my official ascension to the throne today, this is the Secret Scarlet Snow Wine that I have obtained from the Frost Hell. I will now share it with all of you, and I hope that we will be united as one, for the glory of the Scarlet Snow.” Garen's icy-cold and deep voice had a hint of authority, and it spread like a tremor from underneath the Armor of Ice, spreading throughout the entire Basilica.
”This…” King Cat frowned, his instincts were telling him that this wine would not harm him, and instead the chill emanating from it was extremely tempting, as though that was the tastiest delicacy in the world. But his logic was telling him that Garen would never be so generous, if he was trying to hand it this wine with strengthening effects to everyone equally, he must surely have a motive behind it.
He glanced at Alice, she was the leader of Moonshine, so not only did she have influence and power with the Scarlet Snow Sect, she also had her own financial group and power in the mortal world. She could survive independently even if she did leave the Scarlet Snow Sect, and her gaze clearly said she wanted to leave, but right now she was being suppressed by that huge aura, and could not get away from it at all. She had just escaped from the ice statue, but now the danger was this choice that might lead to poisoned wine.
”Garen would never let a Non-Falling Level like Alice leave, this meeting is no conference at all, he's just using this chance to take over, and control all the higher-ups at once…” King Cat lamented inwardly, glancing at Aloran and Eva, and seeing that they were looking at him too. He thought back to the mission he had gone on with Garen recently, as well as that terrifying, bottomless potential. Helplessly, he reached out his hand and took the glass. Instantly, a sharp cold came through the glass and pieced through his body. He could not help but shiver.
Psst!