CHAPTER 638

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At that moment, fleets of each faction were gathering in the airspace near Kalon of the Huphester Alliance, as Jin had foreseen.

And they all saw the drastic changes beginning to take place in the Garden of Swords.

No, they were observing the dark scenery of chaos spreading throughout the entire city of Kalon.

"This crazy... what is that?"

The commander's room of the flagship of the 1st Fleet, Kozec.

Kadun unknowingly slumped into his chair, unable to take his eyes off Kalon. 

Hedo and Octavia next to him had similar reactions.

Since Ron subdued Glyek in the war of the Sword Emperor Castle, the remnants of chaos had been spreading chaos throughout the world.

However, the level of chaos spread before them now was unprecedented, unlike anything seen before. 

Even the Great Desert of Mitra, which was used as a waste disposal site by the major factions, felt like a pristine area compared to the chaos emanating from Kalon.

It seemed credible to say that one of Five Kings of the Black Sea had awakened in Kalon.

"I never imagined the Garden of Swords would conceal such power. And Runcandel seems to be controlling all this massive chaos... Damn it, could it be true that the prophet's identity is actually the witch Helluram?"

The chaos in Kalon presented a completely different aspect from ordinary contaminated areas. It spread perfectly purified, without any erratic patterns.

Among the major factions, the one known to have the least technical development through chaos control was Runcandel until yesterday.

Because of this, there were not a few people in the world who rashly evaluated that Runcandel was collapsing, but that statement was completely wrong.

In the eyes of Zipfel's leadership, Runcandel was, in fact, entering its prime. 

The massive chaos spreading across the entire city like a giant serpent continued to proliferate incessantly as they watched.

Even that was not the only sight that was difficult to accept.

"Besides, that fire... it belongs to the 12th flagbearer."

In the middle of the chaos that covered Kalon, the area where the Garden of Swords was located, a blue flame was piercing through the chaos.

It was so far away, but they could see it. That it was the fire of Jin Runcandel.

-And unless the 12th flagbearer chooses the option to submit to Runcandel with the Vamel Alliance, there will inevitably be a fight in the Garden of Swords.

-He will never make such a choice.

-Then at that time, we can check the power of Runcandel through their battle.

A conversation they had at the Tower of Stories not long ago.

The power of Runcandel, and the power of Jin who was rampaging in the main house of Runcandel. Both were far beyond their expectations.

In the midst of a chill in the back, Kadun turned his gaze to Hedo.

"Hedo, you were right. If we hadn't prepared for an all-out attack, we wouldn't have even known that they were accumulating such dreadful power."

"If Runcandel had finished stocking up its power to its satisfaction, then suddenly unleash it upon us without warning. If we were not adequately prepared at that time... I can't help but think that day would have been our downfall," Octavia interjected into Kodan's narrative.

Hedo silently stared at Jin's fire. Despite appearing small like a fingernail due to the distance, if Jin desired, the blue flames could tear through the chaos and incinerate everything up to where they stood.

'I don't sense Murakan's power that Lord Kadun was worried about...…. Does it mean he is fighting alone in the Garden of Swords?'

Just as Lionel and Stam were experiencing Jin's level rising in real time during the battle, the three felt the same sensation.

"Lord Kadun."

A mage entered the commander's room.

"I just confirmed the position of Kinzelo's fleet."

Kinzelo's fleet is approaching from the opposite direction to Zipfel.

With Kalon at the center, the fleets of the two forces on both sides were gradually narrowing the distance towards Runcandel.

"What's the size?"

"Starting with the 1st Fleet flagship Grenil, Zion, Kiki, Alice, and Criul. All five major fleets have been observed."

Kozec, Kozec 2, Lucia, Andion, Pistro, Arcadia. Similarly, Zipfel brought all of the clan's strongest 6 Fleets and flagships.

The strongest and largest forces in the world were gathered in one place.

Soon, Kadun stood up as if he had made up his mind.

"Immediately relay to Kinzelo."

The reporter, who sensed the order, bowed his head heavily.

"Let's form a temporary alliance and attack the Garden of Swords together. Today we will destroy Runcandel with them...…!"

The reporter left the commander's room.

What will you do if Kinzelo rejects the proposal?

Hedo, Octavia, and the scribes did not ask Kadun such a question.

Because they were sure Kinzelo couldn't deny it. Zipfel and Kinzelo considered their powers to be roughly equal at the moment.

This meant that neither side could face Runcandel alone. The gap wasn't even significant enough to express as "they didn't know until they fought."

The power of Runcandel, which was witnessed by the leaders of each faction, was at a level that they could never win without joining forces when the opportunity arose.

"By the way, I'm curious about one thing. Why did they keep their power hidden until now… We would have had a hard time holding out if they had launched a full-scale attack at any time," Hedo said, exhaling cigarette smoke.

"Either they judged that it was still not enough to cleanly defeat us and Kinzelo individually, or there may be dangers and constraints we're unaware of, or there could be some issue between Rosa and the Prophet."

"It just feels too overwhelming to be simply exercising caution."

"I'm also anxious about that, but we can't just back down."

"I think so too, Lord Kadun. The 12th flagbearer has caused internal strife, and I don't think there will be a better opportunity than now to cooperate with Kinzelo."

It was an hour after the mage sent by Kadun reached Kinzelo's fleet.

Even then, the battle between Jin, Lionel, and Stam continued.

Just an hour ago, Jin's flame of hell seemed to be breaking through the chaos that covered the garden of swords little by little, but now it seemed that chaos was struggling to suppress the flames.

Just like the chaos that is spreading beyond Kalon to all over Huphester, the flame continues to grow in size.

"Among those who remain in Runcandel right now, the only person who can handle such a battle is the Black Panther. Leader, in my opinion, this is an opportunity that won't come again. The Black Panther will surely be with the Prophet, and when the battle is over, there will surely be a blow to the entire Chaos covering the Garden of swords."

At Berakt's words, Orgal shook his head.

[Berakt, it is not Rosa Runcandel who is facing the 12th flagbearer.]

"Did you say it wasn't Rosa Runcandel?"

[The Prophet must have summoned the old sword of Runcandel. By using the city's residents as sacrifices. If Rosa Runcandel had been directly involved in the battle, the chaos that had already colored Kalon would have shown signs of instability. All that chaos spreading is through Rosa Runcandel as a medium...]

The leader was sure. All the residents of the city of Runcandel, Kalon, without exception, had already become materials for the creation of chaos.

This time, even Bubare and Ainas couldn't utter any foolish remarks.

Runcandel, soaked in chaos, was stirring up intense fear even in those idiots.

"Huh, does that mean they can keep summoning such formidable beings in the future?"

[If the materials are sufficient, probably... any amount.]

"All right, leader. That, then...… wouldn't it be wise to accept Zipfel's offer of a temporary alliance?"

[We will do so, Joe. You should go right away and prepare the complete Plutonian-type golem.]

"All right!"

There was silence for a while.

-[The vice-leader's opinion is correct. Perhaps Zipfel had a similar plan. When Jin and Runcandel both take a big hit, if we and Zipfel hit Runcandel together. I don't think it's going to be easy to handle, no matter how powerful the garden of swords.]

While Joe was gone, Orgal recalled what he had said at a meeting not too long ago.

Those words needed to be corrected.

[Today, even if we and Zipfel join forces, it is impossible to completely destroy Runcandel.]

"You don't want to end the Prophet, do you?"

[Zephyrin, you keep acting recklessly.]

"Tsk. Can I mess around in front of anyone other than my master?"

[Her life or death is not that important to me. What matters is that we are in a slightly different position from Zipfel right now. We proceed with the war in a direction that inflicts damage on both Zipfel and Runcandel. It seems necessary to suppress the power of both sides to buy time.]

"Of course, if we don't want that to show, we have to be prepared to lose quite a bit, right?"

At Margiella's words, Orgal nodded his head.

[Also, the second goal is the survival of Jin Runcandel.]

"I beg your pardon!?"

Zephyrin exclaimed, and Margiella's eyes twinkled.

[Even now, can't you see it? He's invaluable for restraining both Runcandel and Zipfel in the future. He must not die here.]

"Why don't you think that Jin Runcandel could ultimately finish us off too?"

[Zephyrin.]

"Uh, why, why, why do you see it that way?"

[You look afraid.]

Zephyrin snorted.

"Yes, I am a little scared. It's because my mean master is showing very insignificant appearance."

[Don't worry too much.]

"Alright, then can you at least help me restore my dignity?"

[Zephyrin, you will lead the vanguard. You can use my power as much as you want, so make sure to inflict irreparable wounds on your enemies.]

The moment Orgal said that. Suddenly, the sky over the fleets of the major factions began to turn black.

And in that sky, a woman's voice resonated, as if a god were speaking.

[Zipfel, and Kinzelo. I've been feeling very uncomfortable because I haven't been able to tear you guys apart the way I want...….]

It was Rosa Runcandel's voice.

[But now you're tainting even the last reunion with my son. You will have to pay for it. If you think you can't handle it, I suggest you flee now.]

As soon as she finished speaking, a gigantic battleship descended through the black sky from above Kalon.

[If you can...….]

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