In that instant, the divine evil Suah had almost thought he was about to be struck dead by that endless thunder. Fortunately, at the last moment he summoned the Bound God's projection, gaining the opportunity to escape.
Feeling the stabbing pain penetrating his spirit body, Suah snorted coldly, and his entire body's flesh began to rapidly peel away.
His thin body suddenly split open, and from within emerged a strange baby wrapped in black liquid.
This bizarre baby wrapped in black viscous liquid opened its small but fang-filled mouth, bit by bit consuming that pile of collapsed flesh into its own belly...
In the top floor room of the Intis West Balam Colonial Governor's Mansion, the former Pontiff of the Eternal Blazing Sun Church, "Light Chaser" Alex I, withdrew his gaze from the Hagati Grasslands.
Alex I had golden long hair and golden pupils, with a pure and sacred temperament, appearing to be around twenty years old.
He wore a golden silk long robe printed with sun patterns, and on his head wore a thorn crown woven from pure gold. His handsome face always maintained a shallow smile.
He gave the impression of being more like a handsome aristocratic youth rather than a church clergy member.
He looked toward Simond, Codename Soren, who seemed to be sleeping nearby, and revealed a trace of a smile:
"Worthy of being the Tyrant's attendant—revenge never waits overnight. Suah suffered quite a loss this time; even the Rose School's headquarters castle was destroyed..."
Hearing Alex I's words, "Weather Warlock" Simond, Codename Soren, opened his eyes and replied in a mocking tone:
"If it hadn't been the Storm Lord's projection power taking action just now, Gad II, that stinking octopus, would have been sliced alive by Suah long ago.
The Storm Church people don't seem to have a single good brain among them. They always act with recklessness and never learn from their lessons.
That missing Ternos was trapped because of recklessness, and Gad II almost became sashimi this time because of the same fault.
No wonder they failed in the East Coast War, becoming the kingdom's defeated subordinates. A group that acts purely on feeling without using their brains—even replacing them with pigs could win wars."
Simond, Codename Soren, was a thin old man with blood-red short hair, wearing blood-colored armor. He was one of the only two remaining angels of the Soren family.
After his ancestor Soren's disappearance, he was promoted to angel during the Pale Disaster and, together with another angel in the family, supported the Soren family's inheritance.
He was active in early Fifth Epoch history. Whether it was the Oath-Breaking War or the White Rose War, his figure was present. Under his leadership, the Soren family firmly grasped Intis's royal power...
However, all this beauty disappeared after one person's appearance...
Roselle Gustav—son of steam, Consul, Caesar the Great, greatest scientist, best-selling novelist, most romantically poetic poet—all were his titles.
It was this man who united the Steam Church and Blazing Sun Church to kick the Soren family from the royal throne, changing the kingdom into a republic.
In addition, this same person united the two great churches' angels to severely wound him and the other angel in the family, forcing them both to acknowledge Roselle's political status.
Even though Roselle had been dead for many years, Simond, Codename Soren, could still remember his mocking face.
Trembling with cold anger—when would the Soren family return to its peak?
If it weren't for the suppression during Roselle's period causing a massive reduction in family members, with not even many demigods emerging, he wouldn't have personally come to the Southern Continent to trouble the Rose School when Vahar Soren had his incident.
"Regardless, He helped us weaken the Rose School's power. This is a good thing. We can take this opportunity to expand the colony's sphere of influence to the Star Plateau..."
"Are you planning to abandon Korich? He's still in the Rose School's hands..."
Hearing Alex I's plan, Simond, Codename Soren, raised an eyebrow and glanced at him.
"He will understand. Dedicating himself to the Lord is his honor. As a devout believer, death is not frightening—he's simply returning to my Lord's embrace, returning to my Lord's divine kingdom."
"Heh, hypocritical."
Simond, Codename Soren, sneered, his entire body transforming into flames and disappearing from the room.
Hearing the mockery, Alex I made no movement, still maintaining his faint smile, standing silently by the floor-to-ceiling window, admiring the sunset about to fall behind the mountains...
Backlund, Queens District, in Earl East Chester Hall's luxurious villa.
Beautiful and moving, youthfully vibrant Miss Audrey Hall locked her bedroom door and sat at her dressing table.
Exhaling, Audrey looked happily at the "Audience" potion formula she had copied from yesterday's Tarot gathering.
What she needed to do now was find these materials in her family's treasury and mix them into a potion to drink, making herself an Audience.
After considering for a while, Audrey folded the parchment and placed it on the small bookshelf in her bedroom, then walked briskly to the door and pulled it open.
At this moment, a golden retriever sat obediently outside.
Audrey's lips curved upward, revealing a brilliant smile like sunshine:
"Susie, you completed your task very well!"
Hearing her master's praise, the obedient golden retriever stuck out its tongue and barked softly.
In a private chemistry laboratory equipped with complete instruments and supplies, tall and slender, soft golden-haired Audrey stared at the cup in her hand. Countless bubbles emerged, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Finally, the liquid in the cup settled into a viscous silver-white consistency, resembling mushroom soup.
"Haha, I indeed have mysticism talent—success on the first try! I was worried about failure before and prepared a full two sets of materials!"
Looking at the Audience potion in her hand, Audrey's face revealed a sweet smile as she began anticipating the changes after becoming an Extraordinary.
After putting away the various remaining materials taken from the family treasury and exchanged from others, she took a deep breath, preparing to drink that cup of "Audience" potion.
Just then, "woof woof woof" barking came from outside the laboratory, and Audrey immediately frowned.
After placing the cup of gently swaying silver-white liquid in a dark corner, Audrey turned around and walked to the door.
"Susie, who came?" Audrey turned the handle and asked the golden retriever sitting at the door.
Golden retriever Susie wagged her tail with a flattering expression, while personal maid Annie appeared in the nearby corridor.
Audrey walked out of the laboratory, pulling the door closed behind her, and looked toward Annie:
"What's the matter? To disturb me at this time?"
"Miss, it's an invitation from the Duchess, Lady Della."
"Duke Negan's wife? Why would she invite me? I haven't had my coming-of-age ceremony yet, so I'm not suitable for attending these ladies' banquets."
Audrey rubbed golden retriever Susie's head and said quietly to Annie.
"Miss, would you like to hear the invitation's contents before deciding?"
"Alright, what does it say?"
Hearing the young lady's inquiry, Annie maintained her smile and opened the invitation.
"Miss, Lady Della has invited court baker Miss Vivian and invites the Madam and you to taste afternoon tea.
Um, the invitation says Prince Edessak will also attend..."
Hearing that the prince would also attend the gathering, Audrey's cheeks puffed slightly. She looked toward Annie and said in a sweet voice:
"Tell my mother I'm dizzy—perhaps the sunlight was too strong and I'm a bit dehydrated. Please have her apologize to Lady Della for me."
As she spoke, she adopted a weak appearance.
"Miss, is this alright..." Looking at the young lady's clumsy performance, personal maid Annie asked somewhat helplessly.
"Mm, Annie, you know I don't like attending these banquets, especially with that annoying prince this time.
They always chatter endlessly around me. Night Goddess, they always tell old, unfunny jokes, yet I still have to pretend they're amusing..."
Audrey firmly refused.
At the same time, she silently recited: If you insist, then I'll faint for you to see. The etiquette teacher said I perform this action perfectly... I think I heard some sound?
"Alright, I'll explain to the Madam."
Annie sighed and looked toward Miss Audrey:
"Do you need me to help you back to your room?"
"No need, I'll clean up the laboratory first."
Audrey couldn't wait to return immediately, consume the potion, and become an Audience.
But she still restrained herself, watching Annie leave, then turned back toward the laboratory door.
Suddenly, she discovered that golden retriever Susie, who should have stayed outside, was gone, and the laboratory door was half-open.
"I forgot Susie can open doors with handles... What sound? Oh no!"
Audrey heard clear sounds from inside and suddenly made the connection, rushing into the laboratory.
What met her eyes was a cup shattered on the ground, and golden retriever Susie licking up the last drop of silver-white liquid.
Audrey stood dumbfounded at the door, like a statue.