novelraw Chapter 995 275: Love and the Fickle Divine Favored—Kael's Possessiveness
Chapter 995 275: Love and the Fickle Divine Favored—Kael's Possessiveness
The Divine Favored's smirk widened as he said, "I am here under the orders of Pope Mephiel to investigate and assist foreign spies in stealing the core interests of our sacred Briania, involving two Magic Monarchs from the Holy Law Hall.
I urge everyone not to stir trouble, as this truly is a matter internal to our sacred Briania."
Kael's expression twitched slightly.
As the Divine Favored mentioned, in a sense, this issue is indeed Briania's internal affair, and he doesn't really have much reason to interfere.
Even some forces following behind the Bell Federation flashed a hint of hesitation in their eyes.
After all, it's easy to remain detached when the matter doesn't concern you. For the Bell Federation, these two Magic Monarchs from a rival nation were never their people, and some Mage Forces close to the Bell Federation would even prefer to see Briania's internal conflict escalate.
In fact, Kael hesitated too, but soon he thought of another issue.
Others may not know, but does Kael really not understand what situation the two Magic Monarchs of the Holy Law Hall are in?
They have signed their names on the Akasha Contract, being one of the participants in the future Floating City Project.
If this were a normal time, even if the two Magic Monarchs were crushed to death by a deity out in the wilderness, Kael's heart would remain unmoved.
But at this particularly crucial moment, he hesitated.
After all, the two Magic Monarchs have signed the Akasha Contract.
Which means they and their affiliated forces will be an important part of the future Floating City Project.
If he chooses to ignore their plight now, in front of an audience, it will undermine the trust of the Monarchs involved, who, although keeping quiet, will be thinking:
{"In front of this audience, if you Bell Federation can't protect the Floating City participants, then when we're outside your territory, won't we be even more vulnerable to Briania's manipulation?"}
If the trust erodes, it will be difficult to lead the group.
Although the inherent value of the Floating City in the Floating City Project still attracts the Magic Monarchs to continue building it, the prospects of Bell Federation leading the alliance would deeply diminish.
After all, if you don't strive to win support yourself, what's their reason to persistently stand with the Federation?
Once such a thought takes root, this alliance that formed under pressure might directly encounter problems, leading to factions falling under the attacks of the Divine Favored due to trust collapse.
Just as Kael resolved himself, Bartlet Monarch patted his shoulder, looking at the Divine Favored from the Church of the God of Love and Change, and snorted:
"If your sacred Briania has anything to convey to our Federation, let Pope Mephiel respond through official feedback channels, instead of sending some no-name to make noise on others' land."
The believer of the God of Love and Change's expression shifted slightly, his gaze deepening, as he said:
"Are you sure?"
"Today, we host this banquet, and we're not possible to immediately agree just because some random person speaks a few words…
After all, who knows if you're falsely using Pope Mephiel's name for intimidation. I imagine even Pope Mephiel wouldn't want someone acting in his name without confirming the situation properly?"
The Divine Favored of the God of Love and Change paused for a moment, then looked with a smile at the Bell Federation crowd contemplatively, saying:
"Then prepare yourselves!"
His demeanor was calm, yet the tone and voice gave Kael a sense of profound malice, deep and unfathomable.
The Divine Favored said no more, with a light chuckle, he approached, standing at the base of the platform, looked up at Kael, and said:
"We originally came with goodwill."
"Honestly, if possible, we hope not to be adversaries with sacred Briania. With such massive scales involved on both sides, should a real clash occur, it won't just be us suffering, but many others getting caught in the conflict, making us hesitant..."
Kael sighed as if retreating, but then, through gritted teeth, he expressed more genuine emotions word by word:
"But, since conflict is unavoidable, let's reclaim initiative, friends come for wine, foes bring knives; if you have any objections…"
Kael looked up at him, smilingly saying, "Then let's have a showdown, showing true skills below."
The Divine Favored of Love and Change squinted slightly, a hint of mad joy in his smile.
"Alright, I'll remember these words, hope you maintain such commendable courage when facing that master."
However... Divine Favored?
Listening to his seemingly enticing laughter beside him, Kael showed no expression.
The two locked gazes once more, seeing Kael's ruby-like eyes, he squinted slightly, using the priest robe to slightly cover half his body, the previous gentle words pierced through, and he slowly said with a cold voice: