The Last King Of Darkness
Chapter 641 - 378: I Will Take Action (Third Update)

Chapter 641: Chapter 378: I Will Take Action (Third Update)

Fire Hall.

Fireplace Area.

Rod opened his eyes, stood up from in front of the warm fireplace, his powerful Spiritual Energy uncontrollable, surging within his body, twisting the air around him as high-frequency waves of Spiritual Energy radiated out again and again.

In an instant, everyone in the Fireplace Area sensed it.

Whether they were drinking soup, meditating, engaging in lively discussions, or sleeping, everyone turned their gaze toward him.

Silence spread outward as swiftly as a field, and before long, the entire Fireplace Area had quieted down.

Only the faint sounds from the outer hall of the distant hall could be heard.

All the Hall Warriors looked at Rod in astonishment, that powerful fluctuation of Spiritual Energy, those waveforms swaying like long strings, were undoubtedly Tenth Level Spiritual Energy.

And Tenth Level Spiritual Energy signified a Second Level Combatant.

This represented the Trolian Kingdom’s most formidable core force, capable of being the savior of a region and participating in battles of all ranks.

This was what a true Strong being was, while Third Level Combatants were merely beginners at best.

The gap from Third Level to Second Level was a chasm many warriors could not cross in their entire lives, and any warrior who took this step was cause for celebration in the entire hall.

And now, this young prodigy had quietly made the most crucial step from Third Level to Second Level!

Soon, he was recognized by everyone.

"It’s Rod!"

"The youngest Trolian hero! One of our rising stars!"

"My god, has he not just become a rising star? To make such a crucial step so quickly?"

"A genius! Truly a genius! We have gained another super-powerful being!"

"This is great! These past years have been tough for us, with repeated losses in battles, harsh environments, and intensified Black Fog, but in our new generation, there is a resurgence! This must be a gift from the sun!"

"We are saved! Humanity is saved!"

"Hahaha!"

Joyous voices rose one after another, many who had fought alongside Rod went forth to congratulate him.

Frank from Mushroom City laughed, "Brother Rod, when we fought at the Trident River, you were not much stronger than me, but with this, our gap has widened!"

Ryan from Green Grass Town hugged Rod tightly around the waist, "A spot in the Black Battle Group, what do you say? They’re all beauties; it’s not too fair for you to enjoy them all alone! Think of our times fighting insects together and give a brother a chance!"

Lannister from Wood City slapped Rod on the shoulder, "Brother Rod, anytime you need the wise men of Wood City to scheme, just say the word."

Cilly from Flower City said with regret, "It’s a pity I’m pregnant, otherwise I’d love to hug you, Rod."

This caught Rod’s attention.

"You’re pregnant? Whose?"

Cilly rolled her eyes, "Who else but that big liar? The jerk fooled me into bed and even into pregnancy!"

Lannister looked embarrassed, head down, not daring to say another word.

Rod was shocked for half a second; suddenly, several previously ignored doubts surged forward.

Cilly said Lannister had impersonated him, but as a fellow Hall Level warrior, how could she not recognize his face?

Lannister denied he had impersonated anyone, saying Cilly had dragged him into the room the moment she saw him, and he had been explaining ever since, but she wouldn’t believe it.

If that was true, then unless Cilly was mentally unstable, she could not have slept with someone she had never met before and who kept denying he was Rod.

Furthermore, Rod had once learned at the academy a lesser-known piece of knowledge that getting pregnant between Fire Holders needed true love, otherwise the chances were very low.

So, the conclusion was obvious.

In a flash of insight, Rod figured everything out, no wonder Cilly claimed to be his admirer but had never truly approached him.

He looked at the two quarreling in front of him, a slight smile on his lips.

"I wish you an early wedding under the witness of the fire."

Cilly pouted, "I don’t want to marry this big liar, but the child is innocent."

Lannister hung his head, "Yes, yes, I’ll support it."

"Who told you you’re raising it?"

"Of course I am. You just go work properly. My child will surely ignite the Soul Fire."

"Fine, fine, I’ll listen to you."

Rod smiled wryly, the so-called wise men of Wood City, completely spun around by a woman—indeed, the intelligence of those in love really does drop to zero.

Truly, the real hunters always appear in the guise of their prey.

The stray thoughts passed in a flash, and Rod immediately returned to his cold contemplation. The Book of Knowledge in his mind spoke, "Go to the strategy room first."

Rod strode towards the upper levels of the hall.

The warriors made way for him.

"Brother Rod, the Tenth Level Spiritual Energy advancement ceremony is fraught with risks, make sure to be prepared."

"Eh? Brother Rod, you’re going the wrong way, the Spiritual Power Laboratory is downstairs."

"Aren’t you going to the Spiritual Energy advancement ceremony?"

Rod did not respond, as his powerful Spiritual Energy unconsciously leaked from around his body, flickering Spiritual Lights constantly appearing around him, a bustling wave of Spiritual Power fluctuations washing over everyone’s senses, his figure seemed ensconced in an invisible force.

"Is this what a true powerhouse is?"

Such a thought came to everyone’s minds as they watched Rod walk away.

——

News of Rod’s breakthrough to the Tenth Level of Spiritual Energy spread quickly through the Hall, and when he stepped into the combat command room, Dalin had already found out.

"Indeed, Tenth Level of Spiritual Energy," Dalin said.

Even under immense pressure, Dalin couldn’t help but smile.

"You’ve ignited a new Fire Spark, haven’t you?"

Upon receiving a confirming response, Dalin’s smile grew even wider.

"You now have nine Fire Sparks. In Trolian, only three people have more Fire Sparks than you, but in the near future, there might only be one," Dalin remarked as he took a puff of his cigarette.

"Perhaps we really should pay more attention to the Fire Holders of the Starfire Series, after all, there are already two examples, and the notion that they’re anomalous no longer holds," Dalin mused.

Rod nodded, not saying much.

Dalin didn’t ask why Rod chose not to undergo the Spiritual Power Enhancement Ritual; rare powerhouses often had their peculiarities, and Rod was not a newcomer—he knew what he needed to do.

The interlude lasted only a short time before Dalin immersed himself back into his heavy workload.

After the First Elder, Amendo, had set a deadline, their progress became very urgent, with the Moment of Star Flash being the most critical time node—they had to push the front to Star Town and Star City during its duration and officially incorporate them into the Trolian map.

Only then would they have the space for the next phase of the combat operation.

But now the biggest problem was, even with Qingyu on site, Star City still had not been taken.

Something extremely evil hidden beneath Star City prevented the Guardian Fire from igniting and taking root, inhibiting the establishment of a human stronghold.

Additionally, there was still a significant problem with manpower.

Especially high-rank combatants.

After the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Ash Lake, which cost them three high-rank combatants, the Fire Hall no longer allowed combatants to fight while fatigued; combat sequences had to be arranged according to the rules.

This resulted in a critical shortage of high-rank combatants in various locations.

Though from the broader perspective of the continent, the Trolian Kingdom nestled in the corner of the Dead Ash Mountain Range appeared but a speck of light in the vast Black Fog.

In reality, from the human perspective, the area governed by the Trolian Kingdom was vast.

Just the cities, towns, fortresses, settlements, watchtowers, lighthouses, and so on, together totaled several thousands.

If one also counted the Northern Wall, Outer City, outer defense circles, and sewers, then there were even more.

With so many strongholds, it was nearly impossible to defend them all in this dark world where wandering monsters were as common as flying insects, easily breaching defense circles to infiltrate towns and other inland areas.

If the monsters were particularly strong, then people from the Fire Hall were needed.

And as the expansion war raged on and the disturbances in Spiritual Energy grew, the number of monsters slipping through increased, making Hall Warriors in high demand.

If Rod had not held on, the consequences would have been severe.

He even had a talent for commanding combat, able to propose more accurate strategic deployments.

Therefore, Dalin always had a high regard for him.

Sure enough, moments later, Rod began to speak again using his strategic intuition.

Dalin gladly accepted.

About a quarter of an hour later, Rod had used up his intuition for the day.

Dalin asked with a slight disappointment, "Any more?"

Rod smiled, "Lord Dalin, my intuition for today has run out."

"Oh," Dalin asked, "When will you go assist?"

Rod smiled, "Now."

Dalin was somewhat reassured, "Where are you planning to choose? I think Mushroom City is good."

Rod shook his head, "I want to go to Star City."

Dalin paused, "Star City is not out of the question, but it’s not suitable for you. I have a better...

Rod interrupted, "I want to go to Star City."

Dalin spoke patiently, "Little Rod, I have chosen the best area for you, Thousand Lake Town, how about it?"

"I want to go to Star City."

"Is there anywhere else besides Star City?"

"Star City."

Dalin rubbed his eyes, lifted his head with resignation, and said to Rod, "Little Rod, Star City isn’t suitable for you. There’s a powerful twisted entity lurking there..."

"No problem, I can go," Rod calmly said.

"You can’t find the source, don’t know where it’s hiding, and terrifying dark creatures keep coming incessantly. We suspect there’s a previously unmatched powerful dark twisted entity hiding beneath the city. It’s very strong, and Star City is nearly about to fall..."

"It doesn’t matter," Rod said calmly. "I will take action."