Deep Tundra.
On the ground that was burned by the blazing sun, the bone-chilling coldness turned into a fatal heat. At that moment, an army of Black Catastrophe troops was crossing the burning charred ground and returning to the crystal ark.
This was the last high-level army that remained in the tundra.
They had received orders to retrieve a critical item.
However, as they were returning to the base after completing their mission…
A dimensional rift suddenly opened up in the distance.
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Thereafter, layers of gigantic formations appeared above their heads and the forbidden curse began.
Lightning, storms, flames and the divine authority of a demigod transformed into various materialized elements that danced wildly on the charred ground. Among them were even a few innocent wanderers that were accidentally kicked out of the dimensional rift.
After the series of magnificent explosions by the spells...
The Black Catastrophe army had already vanished.
There were only burning craters on the ground and some residue that had almost fused with the charred ground.
Rayne and Edaline walked out of the dimensional rift.
"Sigh…"
After extinguishing the spells in the skies, Edaline looked sickly and listless.
Noticing the abnormality in Edaline, Rayne asked, "You're not feeling well?"
"Yes… a little."
Ever since she came out of the crystal ark, Edaline felt exhausted and weak. Even when she blew things up, it no longer felt the same as before.
"It's normal. You've just completed the operation and theoretically, you should be under the control of the crystal ark by now and become its silicon-based puppet… However, you've gained your own consciousness and severed that connection. It's normal for your body to take a period of time to adapt."
Rayne smiled and suggested, "Extend your break and return to the capital to recuperate."
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Edaline asked, "What about you?"
Rayne: "You're worried about me?"
Edaline harrumphed. "Stop stating the obvious."
Rayne had a relaxed expression. "Don't worry, the rest of the work will be easier."
Edaline asked, "You're heading to Leta?"
Rayne: "I'm heading there to remove the curse of the crystal throne. In addition, when I was chatting with the Great Teacher some time ago, I heard that the Moonlight Queen's coronation ceremony has encountered some difficulties. I should be able to help."
Edaline said, "You sure are concerned about the Leta elves."
"That must be the case."
Rayne said, "Think about it. Even though the purity of the bloodline of Leta's demigods is not as good as Haines, all of them are top-tier warriors who have walked through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. In an actual fight, they're not that much weaker than the Imperial Guards. If I can build a good relationship with their Empress, I'll have many more cards to use in the future, right?"
Was that really so?
Edaline could not understand.
Rayne was the Prince of Haines. If he could resolve the problem of the crystal throne's curse, all seven Imperial Guards of Haines would be under his command by the time he succeeded the throne.
Why would he rather seduce the demigods of the elves rather than use the demigods in his own backyard?
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Could there be a predicament in the entire mortal world that even the seven Imperial Guards of Haines could not resolve?
However…
Since Rayne wanted to do that, Edaline had no objections.
Edaline said, "Isn't it better for me to follow you to Leta rather than return to the capital?"
Rayne: "If I take you to Leta, it will only have the opposite effect."
After all, the relationship between Haines and Leta was still extremely tense on the surface.
Bringing Edaline to Leta would only attract unnecessary hostility.
Rayne said, "Therefore, it's fine if you just get some rest at home during this period of time, Little Eda. Also, you don't have to worry if the grand prince makes any moves recently."
Edaline said, "Got it…"
She decided to heed Rayne's suggestion.
A month had passed and it was almost time for Edaline's break to end.
If she wanted to continue staying in the capital, she would have to discuss it with the next Imperial Guard in line for a break.
After her was... Beth, right?
Alright, time to contact her.
…
After speaking to Edaline, Rayne walked into the ruins that were bombarded by the forbidden curse and searched for something silently.
"Rayne, what are you looking for?"
Edaline asked, "Tell me and I'll help you look for it."
Rayne nodded. "A black jade stone. You've seen it before."
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Edaline said, "Oh, that thing…"
Instantly, Edaline scanned the entire place with her perception.
Thereafter, silver-white crystals grew from a charred corpse and a black ancient jade was raised.
Destiny Jade.
Or rather, it was the egg of the bug queen.
As an organism that had evolved to perfection, this could be considered as an innate talent for the bugs of the fourth era.
As the most important queen bugs, their chances of being born in the swarm were extremely slim. Therefore, the queen bugs had to protect themselves better.
Each time they were killed, they could be reborn from the corpse and absorb the experience of the death to adjust and evolve their bodies.
Furthermore, even if they encountered some terrifying crushing power and suffered a completely destructive blow…
Deep Tundra.
On the ground that was burned by the blazing sun, the bone-chilling coldness turned into a fatal heat. At that moment, an army of Black Catastrophe troops was crossing the burning charred ground and returning to the crystal ark.
This was the last high-level army that remained in the tundra.
They had received orders to retrieve a critical item.
However, as they were returning to the base after completing their mission…
A dimensional rift suddenly opened up in the distance.
Ad
Thereafter, layers of gigantic formations appeared above their heads and the forbidden curse began.
Lightning, storms, flames and the divine authority of a demigod transformed into various materialized elements that danced wildly on the charred ground. Among them were even a few innocent wanderers that were accidentally kicked out of the dimensional rift.
After the series of magnificent explosions by the spells...
The Black Catastrophe army had already vanished.
There were only burning craters on the ground and some residue that had almost fused with the charred ground.
Rayne and Edaline walked out of the dimensional rift.
"Sigh…"
After extinguishing the spells in the skies, Edaline looked sickly and listless.
Noticing the abnormality in Edaline, Rayne asked, "You're not feeling well?"
"Yes… a little."
Ever since she came out of the crystal ark, Edaline felt exhausted and weak. Even when she blew things up, it no longer felt the same as before.
"It's normal. You've just completed the operation and theoretically, you should be under the control of the crystal ark by now and become its silicon-based puppet… However, you've gained your own consciousness and severed that connection. It's normal for your body to take a period of time to adapt."
Rayne smiled and suggested, "Extend your break and return to the capital to recuperate."
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Edaline asked, "What about you?"
Rayne: "You're worried about me?"
Edaline harrumphed. "Stop stating the obvious."
Rayne had a relaxed expression. "Don't worry, the rest of the work will be easier."
Edaline asked, "You're heading to Leta?"
Rayne: "I'm heading there to remove the curse of the crystal throne. In addition, when I was chatting with the Great Teacher some time ago, I heard that the Moonlight Queen's coronation ceremony has encountered some difficulties. I should be able to help."
Edaline said, "You sure are concerned about the Leta elves."
"That must be the case."
Rayne said, "Think about it. Even though the purity of the bloodline of Leta's demigods is not as good as Haines, all of them are top-tier warriors who have walked through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. In an actual fight, they're not that much weaker than the Imperial Guards. If I can build a good relationship with their Empress, I'll have many more cards to use in the future, right?"
Was that really so?
Edaline could not understand.
Rayne was the Prince of Haines. If he could resolve the problem of the crystal throne's curse, all seven Imperial Guards of Haines would be under his command by the time he succeeded the throne.
Why would he rather seduce the demigods of the elves rather than use the demigods in his own backyard?
Ad
Could there be a predicament in the entire mortal world that even the seven Imperial Guards of Haines could not resolve?
However…
Since Rayne wanted to do that, Edaline had no objections.
Edaline said, "Isn't it better for me to follow you to Leta rather than return to the capital?"
Rayne: "If I take you to Leta, it will only have the opposite effect."
After all, the relationship between Haines and Leta was still extremely tense on the surface.
Bringing Edaline to Leta would only attract unnecessary hostility.
Rayne said, "Therefore, it's fine if you just get some rest at home during this period of time, Little Eda. Also, you don't have to worry if the grand prince makes any moves recently."
Edaline said, "Got it…"
She decided to heed Rayne's suggestion.
A month had passed and it was almost time for Edaline's break to end.
If she wanted to continue staying in the capital, she would have to discuss it with the next Imperial Guard in line for a break.
After her was... Beth, right?
Alright, time to contact her.
…
After speaking to Edaline, Rayne walked into the ruins that were bombarded by the forbidden curse and searched for something silently.
"Rayne, what are you looking for?"
Edaline asked, "Tell me and I'll help you look for it."
Rayne nodded. "A black jade stone. You've seen it before."
Ad
Edaline said, "Oh, that thing…"
Instantly, Edaline scanned the entire place with her perception.
Thereafter, silver-white crystals grew from a charred corpse and a black ancient jade was raised.
Destiny Jade.
Or rather, it was the egg of the bug queen.
As an organism that had evolved to perfection, this could be considered as an innate talent for the bugs of the fourth era.
As the most important queen bugs, their chances of being born in the swarm were extremely slim. Therefore, the queen bugs had to protect themselves better.
Each time they were killed, they could be reborn from the corpse and absorb the experience of the death to adjust and evolve their bodies.
Furthermore, even if they encountered some terrifying crushing power and suffered a completely destructive blow…
