In the Name of Empress

Chapter 720

Lisa's victory plunged the Magic Empire into a collective frenzy and terrified the small nations that had joined the Law Breaker Alliance.

These small countries quickly left the Law Breaker Alliance and even sent envoys to the Eternal City to apologize to Lisa.

The rhetoric was more or less the same: coerced by villains, involuntary participation, and the like.

Lisa didn't make things difficult for them; she just asked them to pay a compensation sum to settle the matter.

The envoys from the small nations were dumbfounded but could only accept.

If the money is lost, it can still be scraped together; if life is lost, everything is gone.

The crystal ball recording this epic victory became a best-seller on the black market, loved not only by the citizens of the Magic Empire but also by those in other countries.

This victory also led many to ponder.

Could someone who won the resurrection tournament be so easily defeated?

Laws Breakers were supposedly the nemesis of mages, so why were they pierced head-on by mages?

People continuously revised their understanding of the Magic Empire, gradually seeing it transform from an old, decaying zombie into a rejuvenated force.

Lisa's execution show reassured Roland and delighted her allies but also gave her enemies a headache.

At the same time, it made the Dark Race and the Nubian Kingdom, who had signed agreements with the Magic Empire to divide the South Continent, feel fortunate.

This debate over the truth achieved the result Lisa wanted and also made Roland question the credibility of the resurrection tournament.

How did those guys manage to get through the resurrection tournament?

Roland couldn't figure it out, so he decided not to overthink it.

It wasn't his fault; unlike the common belief that ancient times were stronger, the era is truly advancing.

Sofia had the most authority on this matter.

Faced with Roland's confusion, she calmly said, "Don't doubt; this is their level. They have even progressed compared to the past."

"As for me now, my strength also exceeds what it was at the same level back then. With your strength and potential, if you could travel back to the Second Era, you would have a chance for a ticket to Ascension to Divinity."

Sofia chuckled self-deprecatingly and said softly, "But then again, maybe not. Your personality doesn't seem like someone who would be a slave. Perhaps you would also be eliminated."

Roland's doubts were dispelled, and he chuckled, half-jokingly teasing, "That might not be the case. Just one word from you, and I ran to become a Cardinal Minister. My bottom line is quite flexible."

"Do you yourself believe that?" Sofia's words left Roland speechless.

A flexible bottom line does not mean there is no bottom line. Ascending to the Divine Domain as a servant is not as carefree as being in the Material Plane.

Having one's soul controlled is more tragic than death.

Seeing the heavy atmosphere, Sofia switched to a lighter topic.

"Let's talk about something else. Do you think we can deceive them?"

As expected of Sofia, she pulled Roland out of the gloom with just one sentence, which was replaced by despair.

The surprise raid on Divine Punishment Island, the debate over truth, and many battles between the old and new Transcendents of the Ancient Era all prove one thing: the times have changed.

The Three Goddesses will also adjust their evaluation of the Theia Plane's strength.

If they are too cautious and bring an overwhelmingly powerful army, then what's the point of playing?

But they can't pretend with the entire plane either.

As everyone knows, most people's acting skills are barely enough to make a living, let alone deceive gods.

"Do your best."

Roland said calmly, "Even if it means death, it's better than having your soul controlled and losing freedom. Redemption given by others is not needed."

He wasn't speculating about gods with the worst intentions but judging by common sense.

Sofia knew the Three Goddesses best. Saying they are vile to the core might be an exaggeration, but calling them kind and merciful is certainly a joke.

The Three Goddesses always put on a compassionate face to the faithful while spreading their doctrine, which made Roland dismiss their words as nonsense.

Even if they swore by pointing at a certain river, it wouldn't be credible.

A beautiful vision covered by lies is a trap.

Seeing Roland's somewhat uneasy expression, Sofia calmly said, "We will win."

"Why do you say that?"

"I have never lost to them, and this time will be no exception." Sofia looked at Roland seriously.

Roland: "..."

Faced with Sofia's confidence, he had nothing to say.

An unbeaten record is a psychological advantage, but it's also a burden. After all, past victories don't influence the next battle.

Seeing that Sofia was no longer interested in continuing the conversation, Roland stood up to take his leave.

Just as he was about to leave, Sofia suddenly asked, "I heard your family recently had another adorable little one?"

"Yes, he's technically a great-grandchild of mine and Alina's."

The great-grandchild's status made Roland feel a bit disoriented. His appearance was still youthful, his strength and energy abundant, definitely a young genius among Transcendents, yet according to human ethical standards, he was indeed a great-grandfather.

"Do you understand now?"

"Perhaps." Roland nodded and smiled.

Sofia's words seemed like a riddle, but Roland understood them.

Sofia was talking about the difference between humans and gods.

Humans have a desire for procreation, a genetic instinct, a need to pass on and continue the bloodline.

But gods don't need that.

Gods possess infinite life, but they are not immortal. Their primary need is to live, not to nurture offspring.

Sofia had once been infinitely close to a ticket to the Divine Domain, so she understood gods.

Sofia reached out, and a black-and-white gemstone appeared in her palm.

"A gift for the little one, take it."

Roland took the gemstone, just about to thank her, when he realized the spot in front of him was already empty.

He didn't think much of it, turned around, and left.

Sofia chose to live in seclusion after going into hiding, her whereabouts mysterious, with no one knowing what she was doing.