EFB Chapter 207 The 8th Star
Chapter 207 The 8th Star
Chapter 207 The Eighth Star
"Thank you, Nelson." He sat at the table, eating his hot food, while activating the law enforcement badge on his chest and beginning to report to headquarters.
"—The forces of the Underworld have been repelled, and their main force, Underworld General Samigina, has been confirmed to have been killed by our side."
There was a long silence on the other end of the communication, as if the news had shocked them into speechlessness.
After a long silence, a voice filled with disbelief rang out: "Captain Li Ang, are you sure that was a Netherworld Marshal? And not some other being? According to ancient records, a Netherworld Marshal's strength is equivalent to a level five wizard! With the personnel available for this operation, it is theoretically impossible to kill him."
Li Ang could understand the shock at headquarters, after all, most of their members were only level one or two wizards in this operation.
Although Olivia is a dragon, her strength as a juvenile dragon is only at the peak of level three, and she has not yet reached the threshold of level four.
Under normal circumstances, if they could successfully retreat from a level-five being, they would consider it a victory.
"It's confirmed, it's the Underworld General," Li Ang said calmly.
"However, the process was rather complicated, involving the Titan's Grace that Her Majesty Sandramea inherited, as well as some on-the-spot contingencies. I will submit a detailed written report on the specifics once I return to Lelita."
After ending the communication, Li Ang did not rest immediately.
The feeling I had briefly experienced through the [Grace Ring], the sense that it was as if I could glimpse a corner of the world's rules, still lingers in my mind.
He sat cross-legged on the bed, cleared his mind of all distractions, and entered a meditative state.
In the spiritual world, the star particles that had briefly coalesced due to the power of the Holy Mark had now disappeared.
But just as the tide recedes and leaves traces on the beach, so too do some traces remain in the spiritual world.
He carefully guided his mental energy, following that mysterious feeling, and began to capture and condense the free-floating magical particles in the air.
As the morning light streamed into the room through the glass windows the next day, Li Ang slowly opened his eyes.
After a night of meditation, he not only restored his mental energy to its full potential, but also successfully condensed the eighth star.
Just then, a steady knock came from outside the room.
At Li Ang's signal, Nelson opened the door, where the commander of the Royal Guard Division, Stone Shield Ironclad, stood solemnly outside.
His armor was polished to a gleaming shine, but the weariness on his face indicated that he had not slept well last night, but had been busy with the aftermath.
"Lord Li Ang," Shi Dun greeted Li Ang with his right hand on his chest and bowed respectfully.
"I am here on His Majesty's orders to report that, after my division's soldiers conducted a thorough investigation overnight, it has been confirmed that the Gates of the Underworld within the Valley of Annihilation have been completely closed, and the aura emanating from them has vanished entirely. The remaining negative energy within the valley is also gradually dissipating under the power of thunder. The crisis has been confirmed to be over."
Li Ang nodded, not surprised by the result.
Without Loki as the catalyst and the support of a powerful being like Samigina, the door that was forcibly pried open naturally could not be maintained.
"Thank you for your hard work, Commander Shi Dun."
"It's our duty." Shi Dun paused, a relieved smile appearing on his face.
"His Majesty is waiting in the palace, seemingly to discuss matters with you and the various wizards."
When Li Ang arrived at the hotel lobby, most of the squad leaders and core members who had come to provide support had already gathered there.
Natasha was stretching and yawning when she unceremoniously picked up a steak from the plate brought by the hotel waiter and started eating it.
Martin spoke loudly to the others about the battle that had taken place the previous night.
Elena stood quietly by the window, gazing at the streets of Ironforge that had regained their vitality.
Celia, however, remained indifferent to the surrounding noise.
Upon seeing Li Ang arrive, Natasha swallowed the food in her mouth and spoke first: "Li Ang, now that things here are settled, our teams should return to report for duty. Some friends from Obsidian Tower are also planning to come along."
Remembering Sandra Mea's instructions, Li Ang cleared his throat and said loudly, "Everyone, please don't rush off. Her Majesty Sandra Mea asked me to convey her gratitude. If it weren't for your timely assistance, Ironforge and even the entire Dwarven Kingdom would have faced annihilation. As the host, and also as a token of her thanks, she sincerely invites you all to attend the victory banquet to be held today in the Kingdom's banquet hall. She hopes this will be a small token of her appreciation, and she would be honored if you could join her."
As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent for a moment. Captain Martin stroked his chin and laughed heartily, "The dwarves are famous for their fine wine. Since Little Maya—uh, Her Majesty Sandra Maya—is so hospitable, we must give her the courtesy!"
Natasha smiled and patted Li Ang on the shoulder: "Since you've already asked, how can we spoil the fun? It's a good opportunity for the team to relax a bit."
Elena and the captains of Obsidian Tower exchanged glances and nodded slightly in agreement.
Both publicly and privately, strengthening ties with the new dwarven king and the Lelita enforcement team is not a bad thing.
Moreover, returning to report for duty is not an urgent matter, and besides, Li Ang is the commander-in-chief of this operation, so his words naturally carry weight.
When the news spread, the team members were naturally overjoyed. After the intense battle and tense atmosphere, a grand banquet was undoubtedly the best way to relax.
As evening fell, the kingdom's banquet hall was brightly lit and bustling with activity.
The long table was laden with a variety of dwarf delicacies: whole roasted lamb, golden brown and crispy; fragrant stew; braised pheasant; piles of bread; and a dazzling array of pastries.
Of course, the banquet would also feature the dwarves' prized wines, ranging from crisp and refreshing ale to rich and potent Molten Heart.
Although still looking young, Maya, dressed in royal attire, already exuded a regal air.
Holding a wine glass, she moved among the guests, expressing her gratitude to each wizard who came to help.
Besides the wizards, Stone Shield and his twenty-odd cavalrymen who had performed exceptionally well during the evacuation were also given a special invitation.
At first, these dwarf knights seemed somewhat reserved and flattered in front of so many powerful wizards, and dared not say much.
But after a few drinks, the atmosphere quickly became lively.
Alcohol melted away the barriers of social status, and the hall was filled with the clinking of glasses and the dwarfs' rough singing.
Olivia got her roasted Wagyu beef as she wished.
Five whole roasted cows, sizzling and dripping with oil, were placed in front of her. Olivia, without any regard for her image, grabbed a cow and started gnawing on it until her face was covered in oil.
The agreed-upon reward was four, and the extra one was compensation from Li Ang for her tail.
According to what she said during the day, turning into human form only concealed her wounds, and the blood she lost could not be replenished by medicine alone.