Chapter 652: Intis, Your Emperor Has Returned!

Chapter 652: Intis, Your Emperor Has Returned!

Beyond the initial barrier's rift, within the divine kingdom of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom.

Herabergen slowly recounted what he had seen and heard during his journey through the stars. He did not need to embellish or carefully organize his words; simply narrating the events as they happened was enough to make them incredibly captivating and unforgettable.

"What a thrilling journey it was."

Will clicked his tongue in amazement. Even through such a simple description, he could clearly feel the terror of the starry sky and the perilous encounters faced by the stars.

Fortunately, the conclusion was that the stars continued to shine, and no terrible crisis emerged in this part of the sky.

Currently, there is only one thing to be cautious about.

During the time when the stars ascended into the sky, the initial barrier suffered a significant impact. Some rifts in the barrier have widened, and it is unknown if any outer gods from the past might take the opportunity to infiltrate their power into the real world.

Like those outer gods in the Hall of Stars, have they also sent avatars to infiltrate the real world?

Today, from the side of Adam and the True Creator, there appeared an entity with a profound understanding of the path of destiny.

It is estimated that he was drawn by the essence of the Key of Light, and helping Adam and his group was merely a means to confront himself.

Speaking of which, his current situation is even more dangerous than that of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom.

"Now that you have returned, this divine kingdom should be returned to its rightful owner."

Will had no intention of lingering here; he wanted to find a hidden place to shield his destiny and thus avoid potential threats.

Once he fully absorbs the Key of Light, no god in the real world will be able to threaten him—except for the stars.

"May the river of destiny always accompany the stars," Herabergen offered his blessing.

"May your destiny be free of obstacles."

Will also smiled and offered his blessing, then left the divine kingdom of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom, disappearing without a trace, unable to be sensed or perceived.

"A fortunate one favored by the stars and destiny," Herabergen sighed, then sealed his divine kingdom.

To the east of the divine kingdom of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom, sensing Herabergen's return from the stars, the God of Steam and Machinery originally intended to visit and inquire about recent events in the starry sky.

Seeing Herabergen decisively seal the gates of his divine kingdom, he dismissed the idea.

His gaze turned to the Republic of Intis, a nation plunged into chaos and madness after the fall of the Eternal Sun. Now, a descendant of the Gustaf family, claiming to be blessed by their ancestors, has emerged.

Yes, this is a new identity created by Roselle.

Even though the Gustaf family's rule over the Republic of Intis was shorter than that of the Soren family, the Gustaf name holds significant influence in the Republic of Intis.

Many ambitious youths in the Republic of Intis have rallied under the banner of this Gustaf descendant, working to quell unrest, end chaotic autonomy, and attempt to reunite the fragmented Republic of Intis.

"Roselle, it seems you need my help once again."

The God of Steam and Machinery heard Roselle's voice from below, within his church, as Roselle himself came to seek an audience.

Roselle and Zaratul were able to overthrow the Soren family's rule over the Kingdom of Intis because of the support from him and the Church of Steam.

In the current situation of the Republic of Intis, the quickest way to end the chaos is for the Church of Steam and Machinery to openly support the uprising.

In the ruined capital of the Republic of Intis, Trier, the only remaining area was preserved due to the protection of the Church of Steam and Machinery.

It was the intervention of the God of Steam and Machinery that safeguarded the lives within this area.

Today, the young man claiming to be a Gustaf descendant, with his shining blond hair, thick locks, handsome appearance, casual attire, and unrestrained demeanor, bore a striking resemblance to his ancestor Roselle.

The only flaw was that, being so young, he did not yet have his ancestor's well-groomed mustache.

The archbishop of the church personally received him, and he devoutly prayed to the emblem of the God of Steam and Machinery.

Soon, he received a divine oracle, dismissing everyone so that the young Gustaf descendant could converse with the deity alone.

Even he felt a twinge of envy and jealousy, as the deity always showed special favor and kindness to members of the Gustaf family.

With no one else present, Roselle dropped his pretense, pulled up a chair, and sat before the emblem of the God of Steam and Machinery, facing him directly.

"Hah, if I hadn't come, you'd probably still be hiding in your divine kingdom, wouldn't you?"

The emblem emitted a faint metallic glow, and a gentle voice emerged from within.

"If I came to see you on my own, you would surely refuse to meet me and would instead mock me."

"...," Roselle's face darkened as his inner thoughts were exposed. "Hah, that's just your excuse."

"What brings you here today?"

"I just came to see if you're still alive."

"I'm alive. Now that you have your answer, shouldn't you leave?"

"You know why I'm here. Just give me a straightforward answer, instead of beating around the bush like a woman."

"I can't read your mind, so how would I know your intentions?"

The God of Steam and Machinery maintained a calm tone, knowing that reacting to Roselle's provocations would only make Roselle more pleased with himself and invite further insults.

"Do you have to put on such airs even in front of me?" Roselle's expression turned colder.

"Matters should be clarified one by one before continuing the conversation to avoid misunderstandings."

"Have the Church of Steam openly support the uprising."

A voice came from within the emblem, "In what capacity are you speaking to me?"

"As a descendant of the Gustaf family, the future governor of the Republic of Intis, Roger Gustaf. How about that?"

"Alright, but with just that identity, you don't have the qualification to speak with me alone. The archbishop here will cooperate with you."

With that, the emblem's glow dimmed.

"..."

Roselle's mouth twitched slightly, tempted to smash the emblem before him, along with the entire steam apparatus.

If it weren't for his beloved daughter having no interest in inheriting the Intis legacy, his eldest son having died early, and his second son having become an angel of the Church of Steam, would this old father need to come out of retirement to reclaim the kingdom?

After a while, he left and, under the identity of Roger Gustaf, secured the support of the Church of Steam.

Citizens of Intis, your emperor has returned!

...

Late at night, in the southern continent, under the wings of the Phoenix Ancestor Gregary, Audrey and Sharon entered a dream of a brilliant starry sky.

In the dream, Hastur slowly emerged from the stars, accompanied by their glow.

"You?"

Audrey and Sharon couldn't tell if this was their dream or if Hastur was reaching out to them through dreams.

"Rest assured, I'm communicating with you through dreams from beyond the stars," Hastur smiled, gently touching Audrey's cheek. "I still need to stay in the stars for now, so I can only meet you in this way for the time being."

"Alright, be careful and cautious over there in the stars."

"You are my eternal concern for this starry sky."

In Sharon's dream, Hastur was saying the same words to her as he held her in his embrace.

After a brief exchange, Hastur left Sharon and Audrey's dreams and returned to the stars.

Sharon and Audrey woke up simultaneously, and with a mutual understanding, they went to each other's rooms, meeting in the hallway.

Both wore smiles on their faces. "It seems we both had a good dream tonight."

Suzy and Azara, who followed closely behind, stood behind Audrey and Sharon, watching the two who were up late at night. They exchanged a glance, showing curious and puzzled expressions.

...

Since he could enter the first time, naturally, he could enter the second time.

Hastur sat in the Hall of Stars, slowly observing the initial barrier that protected the real world.

After escaping danger and leaving the sight of those outer gods from the past, he began trying to contact Sharon and Audrey in the real world, to explain his situation and reassure them.

He thought it would be a simple task, but unexpectedly, the initial barrier blocked him and the Hall of Stars from entering the real world directly.

Now, like the Fallen Mother Goddess and other outer gods from the past, he too was isolated outside the initial barrier.