The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 852: Volume 26: Poised for Action, - 14: The Oath_2

Chapter 852: Volume 26: Poised for Action, Chapter 14: The Oath_2

"Gentlemen, you are all precious treasures of our Dark Lineage. We are all unwaveringly dedicated and resolute in our beliefs, and I believe that as long as we join hands, no matter how many difficulties and dangers lie ahead, we can surely conquer, and the grace of the Dark Holy Church will shower the whole continent." Komer’s face beamed with an unusual brilliance, his eyes shone with a divine light, and his raised hands seemed to embrace the entire world into his bosom. At this moment, he seemed to be envisioning a bright future, even forgetting the troubles and crises lying right before him.

"Dark Lord, please give us your command. We didn’t come to the North to enjoy ourselves. That the Dark Lord has been able to carve out such a vast territory in such a short time makes us feel deeply ashamed. However, we are still somewhat confused as to why the Church of Light still exists in Caucasus. Can its presence be tolerated even in the Dark Lord’s territory? Why don’t we immediately eradicate them?" Another mage, his face flushed crimson, could not help but step forward and ask loudly, his emotions stirred up, and they were clearly eager to take action immediately to demonstrate their loyalty and faith to the Dark Lineage.

"Solka, do not be impudent. The Dark Lord surely has his plans. However, we indeed do not understand this point, and wonder if the Dark Lord could relieve us of this confusion?" With a complexion that had returned to its normal pallor, Giovanni from the Great Mysterium Sect was undoubtedly the leader among this group of Dark Mages. Xerob had also subtly informed Komer through the magic letter about the extraordinary Mr. Giovanni Zamboronia. The Zanbrolonia family held an extremely prominent position in the Southern Region, but as the sole legitimate heir, Mr. Giovanni had abandoned all the honors and positions in his family, willingly joining the Great Mysterium Sect. With his exceptional talent and hard efforts, as well as providing funds and various types of support at any cost, he soon became one of the Mage Kings of the Sect. Moreover, his fanatical devotion caused Xerob quite a headache, especially later when his special identity rallied a significant number of radical forces, due to which Xerob had to personally interact with Giovanni and eventually persuaded him to serve the Dark Lord in the North to help secure new territory for the Dark Holy Church.

"Gentlemen, the Church of Light has stood for hundreds of years; naturally, there are reasons for their existence. Philosophers have long told us that ’to exist is to be justified.’ First, we need to understand why the Church of Light was able to defeat our Dark Holy Church hundreds of years ago. To find this reason, we must understand the Church of Light. Only by understanding our opponents can we develop targeted strategies. While the Church of Light may now appear to be nothing but a flock of fallen sheep, they once gloried for hundreds of years, and their legacy is not to be underestimated. We are not ignorant and wild brutes, and necessary respect for our opponents is also respect for ourselves. That’s why I tolerate some things that seem intolerable," Komer cunningly argued. "Another more substantial reason is that I’ve always believed in capturing the leader first. We don’t need to get overly entangled with those insignificant lowlings; our true targets are the powers of the Religious Court and the Pericles Church. Only by completely defeating these forces can we claim to have truly defeated our enemy. Once these forces collapse, the rest will naturally dissipate."

Giovanni pondered the implications of Komer’s words with some reluctance but did not insist on being contentious on this issue. While he may have been fanatical and devoted, he was not oblivious to worldly affairs. Growing up in the Zanbrolonia family gave him a wealth of life experience that many lacked. If he hadn’t been too deeply in love with and addicted to the doctrines of the Dark Church, he could have become an even more important figure within the sect. He was aware of this but didn’t care about such roles; he was happier to see the Dark Holy Church spread its seeds and take root across the Blue Continent, and he was willing to devote his efforts to it.

"Dark Lord, you mentioned earlier that an important task for us is to go to Marco. We are all looking forward to this mission. May we know what exactly we are supposed to do in Marco?" Giovanni also very wisely changed the subject.

"Rescuing a person, a person of considerable importance to our Dark Holy Church, someone who can play a significant role in the development of our Dark Holy Church," Komer began to display his eloquence once again.

"Oh?" Giovanni and the other Mages looked on with curiosity. Who could be so important as to justify such a grand endeavor? Although they had just disparaged the Church of Light as negligible, everyone present knew that the Church of Light’s influence was not so fragile. Many challenges had failed to shake its authoritative presence, and this time, venturing to Marco would likely wreak havoc, a storm of blood and gore. If one were to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, ample preparation was necessary—at the very least, one should be clear about the objective.

"We are going to rescue Mr. Rebry; he is a true warrior, one who dared to abandon the endless pretenses of the Church of Light and have an epiphany, devoting himself to the rejuvenation of our Dark lineage. Such noble sentiment is something I myself admit to falling short of. During the last confrontation with the Religious Court’s Noyola and Lorenzo, I was thrown into a Different World Space, and he was captured and imprisoned within the Prison Tower. I was fortunate enough to escape from the Different World Space, but he has never managed to break free from the clutches of the Religious Court. Therefore, I’ve decided that our first battle against the Church of Light must start here," Komer declared with a righteous air, yet his brows were etched with deep and endless sorrow, stirring the hearts of the gathering of Dark Mages.

"Oh? Dark Lord Sir, how could we abandon such a steadfast man? Please count us in, Dark Lord Sir. It would be our honor to join this battle, and to witness those self-proclaimed guardians of the faith from the Religious Court in the North would indeed make our journey here worthwhile," Giovanni’s eyes sparkled with excitement, his eagerness to fight a blood battle brimming in his words. How could he not be thrilled, with such a bloodthirsty clash awaiting him, an opportunity to offer blood in tribute to the God of Darkness?

"You shall have your wish, Giovanni. Gentlemen, the North is not as serene and peaceful as the South; it is filled with gloom yet brimming with countless opportunities. If you wish to inscribe a glorious Chapter in the annals of Dark history with thick and heavy ink here, then be prepared to pay with blood. Only then can we turn a new page in our Dark Holy Church. I also know that you all came here with a sincere heart, and I firmly believe that as long as we make sacrifices, we will see the fruits of our efforts," Komer assured.

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