Chapter 1472: Chapter 1472
The ancient sword that hung around official Sun’s waist radiated a feeling of cold haughtiness. Official Sun quickly stroked it: I understand, I understand. Once I enter the Eighth Great Realm, everything is up to you.
Santa steered the conversation back to Oswald: Using my enchantment, I’ve bound a fragmented consciousness of Oswald. If he betrays us, he loses part of his consciousness. The previous assumption that he stands to lose about twenty percent of his power was a ruse. I figured out a long time ago that the fragmented consciousness holds up to thirty percent of his total strength!
So this loss is something he can’t afford. Oswald waking up to lose thirty percent of his power is a disaster. He won’t have a chance to compete, as soon as he shows up he’ll be hunted down by his old friends.
This fellow didn’t make many friends in the past but has enemies aplenty. So, as long as we don’t push him to death, he won’t betray us.
Official Sun understood: Predecessor’s arrangements are thoughtful.
After finishing discussing this matter, Santa said: I’ve done you such a great favor, shouldn’t you return the favor? Official Sun widened his innocent eyes: Eh? A predecessor like you, mentoring a youngster, expects a return? This isn’t in line with your status...
He might as well have said that it was unseemly for the predecessor to demand a return favor.
Santa, who had been dealing with official Sun for a long time, said after a silent moment: Don’t play games with me. You can handle this, I won’t intentionally make it hard for you.
Once official Sun got this promise, he readily nodded: Predecessor, please speak.
The revival of our lord has reached a critical stage, and not much is needed to be done, save for waiting for the Origin Resurgence to deepen. But if there could be a certain item, it would be even more perfect.
Official Sun asked: What item is this?
Santa smirked: A flame from the Flame of Stars.
Official Sun immediately bowed: I bid you farewell! Santa halted him: Don’t run! That didn’t sound like you, it’s not as dangerous as you think, and the Flame of Stars is too busy to look after themselves, I have a way to steal the divine fire.
What official Sun worried about wasn’t the danger of stealing the divine fire: Elder, can you tell me the truth? What exactly are you planning to do with the divine fire, especially divine fire from the evil God?
After much hesitation, Santa finally spoke: Elder, I understand your concerns...the specifics of the divine fire’s use should remain a secret. But I can assure you that our lord will never turn to the evil God. This goes completely against his true nature.
Official Sun was still not compliant, so Santa continued: Let me reveal a secret to you: Divine fire holds no morality, it’s the Flame of Stars who chose to walk the evil path.
Moreover, stealing from the Flame of Stars is the safest. Those evil gods of the Red Clan, although they call themselves gods, they aren’t actually any higher than us in the world they inhabit. Their power seeps in because their abilities are unique in our world, hence they are seen as god-like powers.
Official Sun was aware of this point. The first time official Sun encountered the divine might of the Flame of Stars, he concluded that if one enters the Flame of Star’s world, one’s primal force can surely compete against their divine force.
Official Sun thought for a moment: Just for recruiting Oswald, you’re asking that I help you steal the divine fire. This isn’t of equal value. You need to assist me a little more.
Help me conquer the Myriad Demon Domain!
Santa glared at him: High demands! Official Sun’s request held a playful undertone. Requesting Santa to assist in a few battles was acceptable, but to conquer the Myriad Demon Domain, it must rely entirely on the strength of the Wood Dynasty.
Only this way can it prove that the Wood Dynasty has the power to conquer the Nine Witch Demon Court!
I can assist you one more time.
Official Sun evaluated the journey from Customs City to the Myriad Demon Domain, and the important checkpoints along the way: Five times! Predecessor Santa just stared silently at him: Seriously, let’s negotiate a new deal.
In the end, they agreed on two times. However, before stealing the divine fire, Official Sun had other matters to address: Predecessor, follow me back to the capital first, we’ll deal with the matters of the Horizon Bureau, then we’ll set off.
Jeremy was caught in the west of the capital, fourteen hundred miles away. David has exceptional capabilities and is in the Sixth Great Realm, but young Jeremy knew how to lay confusion trails. After David chased him north a few hundred miles, he suddenly realized he was going in the wrong direction. After that, Jeremy had no chance at all, he could not defeat a challenger who is in an entire realm above him, no matter how excellent his abilities in fighting techniques are.
Before official Sun returned to the capital, Jeremy was caught by David and was thrown into the General government’s prison, being subjected to various tortures. Andrew Oamond bears deep grudges against these people. Because of them, he botched his job. It was supposed to be an opportunity to stand out, but he was scolded instead.
Everyone at the Horizon Bureau knows that esteemed official Sun may seem strict, but he’s actually quite lenient with his subordinates. This time, he truly did annoy official Sun, and that’s why he scolded Andrew Oamond.
Andrew Oamond pulled out all the stops, not only in torture techniques but also in interrogation techniques. Jeremy was after all still young, so when Official Sun returned to the Capital, Jeremy’s confession was already in front of him. All was confessed. Andrew Oamond did not dare say that he had redeemed himself by catching the culprit, he could at least lessen Official Sun’s anger.