Chapter 1543: Chapter 1543
"Regardless of whether you originally came from Thacel, Amu, or the Giant Dragon Coast, from this moment on, we will share a common identity as the newly settled Valley People of the Valley.
This is not asking you to abandon your original traditions, countries, and cities, but to grant you a brand-new identity. Please follow me in reaffirming the ancient and sacred Valley Covenant.
I will adhere to the covenant with nature, cultivate in the forest clearings, harvest and hunt with a plan, maintaining the Balance and development of the forest..."
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Under Gaven’s leadership, the entire Conqueror Army recited the Valley Covenant.
When this ancient covenant echoed once more over the Kosoman Great Forest with the voices of over forty thousand people, the trees cheered, the forest wind howled, and various forest creatures howled in turn, filled with a unique rhythm, as if responding to the Conqueror Army’s oaths.
This was not an illusion but something that truly happened.
"I witness your oath today; as long as you abide by your oath, the forest will forever shelter you and be your friend."
A gigantic figure, perfectly blending the wildness and kindness, appeared in mid-air, with a gentle voice resonating in everyone’s ears.
Everyone couldn’t help but bow in salute because the figure was the Incarnation of the True God — Ranger and Forest Goddess Melikai.
As her words fell, a massive pillar of light soared into the sky from several kilometers away, where the Standing Stone was located, intertwining with the light rising from the Conqueror Army.
At that moment, everyone in the Conqueror Army felt some sort of connection with the forest, a familiar and cordial feeling from the heart, as if they were standing in their own hometown.
The Valley Covenant holds extremely important significance for this Goddess.
Before the signing of the Valley Covenant, her teachings leaned towards the forest and wildness.
After the signing of the Valley Covenant, she began to focus on the Balance between the forest and intelligent beings.
It can be said unreservedly that many aspects of her current teachings were influenced by the Valley Covenant.
The relationship between humans and gods has never been one-sided.
Gods influence people, but the development of people influences gods in return.
The Ranger and Forest Goddess only appeared as a witness to the oath; when the oath was established, her Divine Nature Incarnation naturally dispersed into the world, with even a part merging into the oath.
"The Forest Lady’s blessing, the Lady has recognized their oath! Such a situation only occurred on the day of the Standing Stone, and we were fortunate enough to witness this."
"From now on, they are no longer immigrants, but a part of the Valley."
"Incredible, so incredible, I never thought I would witness this sacred scene."
"This is a premonition, indicating that our Battle Valley is becoming great once again, a precursor to the resurgence of our Valley."
Compared to the Conqueror Army, those Valley People who witnessed this scene were even more excited, many of whom were true believers of the Ranger and Forest Goddess, with their goddess descending as a witness, directly bestowing a layer of Divine Nature Radiance upon the Conqueror Army.
A blessing witnessed by a Deity is much more trustworthy than a mere oath and carries more binding power.
For this situation, Gaven was accustomed.
Melikai’s blessing was not based on past relationships between both parties, but because their actions indeed aligned with her Divine Nature position.
Before everyone could recover from the shock, Lord Ilmet announced another piece of shocking news for everyone, "From today, I appoint Gaven Nort as the acting Lord of Battle Valley, to fully manage the affairs of Battle Valley on my behalf. I will lead five hundred Lord’s Warriors into the Comanso Great Forest, thoroughly investigating the emerging evil to ensure they pose no threat to us."
"Lord Ilmet indeed relinquished his position as Lord."
"The mental state of the Lord is beyond our comparison."
"The Lord truly, as the legends say, does not value power."
Everyone praised Lord Ilmet, especially those lieges of Battle Valley who couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Because doing so effectively avoided a civil war in Battle Valley.
Everyone knew that the position of acting Lord was just a transition. As long as Gaven didn’t commit acts that would incur the wrath of both gods and men, he would become the true Lord of Battle Valley within a few years.
"Thank you, my Lord. I will definitely not betray your trust, and I will treat all Valleysfolk equally, leading them to create a brand new Battle Valley." Gaven did not politely decline, directly accepting the appointment.
"It is because I believe in your ability that I appointed you as the acting Lord. I believe you will be more qualified and perform better than I." Lord Ilmet praised, "Regina will assist you fully. She knows more about Battle Valley affairs than I do. I am looking forward to your performance."
"Thank you for your trust, my Lord." Gaven expressed his gratitude sincerely once again.
"After we finish discussing the internal affairs of Battle Valley, let’s talk about the bigger issues affecting the entire Valley." Lord Ilmet continued, "The governance of the Ashaba River is not a matter of one city or one valley. It’s the common wish of countless people throughout the Valley. Since you are willing to take on the leading role, I believe many will be willing to join."