"I want to join Nora, can you introduce , Sir?"
Levi: "..."
He hesitated for a mont and asked:
"Are you serious?"
"Absolutely serious! No false intentions!"
Levi pondered for a mont and said:
"Alright, I’ll try."
This is not sothing he could decide on his own;
he must let Edmund and the Supre Council handle it.
What if this Snake of the End intends to be a double agent, seemingly pledging allegiance to Nora but actually being a spy for the Nightmare World? Therefore, caution is necessary!
The Despair Sovereign said: "I await your ssage, Sir."
He then left in haste.
...
Supre Council.
More than twenty figures gathered around the round table, creating a much more lively atmosphere than before. A hint of anxiety perated the room;
clearly, they were all aware of the impending Nightmare invasion. Soon, Edmund entered wearing a red robe, looking composed.
"Ladies and gentlen, you all know today’s topic. As it stands, the Nightmare’s invasion is certain. We need to prepare in advance. The main focus of this eting is to decide whether the Despair Sovereign can join."
After Edmund spoke, he listened to the opinions of the others.
The barbarian lords spoke first.
"Nightmare Monarchs are very cunning, we think they’re even harder to deal with than those demon lords. The Despair Sovereign’s move is too unconventional;
it’s like a weasel paying respect to a chicken, I’m afraid there’s ill intention, trying to infiltrate us from within and dissolve the Nora Council, allowing the Nightmare World to drive straight in without resistance."
"Indeed, one cannot trust what these guys say."
"Refusing may an losing a level-10 peer, but if we accept and cannot control the situation, it would invite a host of major enemies, too high a risk."
The opinions of the barbarian lords were quite unanimous.
So of the legendary wizards also nodded slightly.
Edmund nodded and asked:
"What does the Barbarian Ancestor think?"
The Heavenly Will seed thoughtful, pondering:
"I don’t think it’s necessary to refuse outright. I propose that the Despair Sovereign should personally co down for us to et it... Sotis, asking things face-to-face makes it easier to see its true intentions."
The barbarian lords were taken aback and imdiately changed their tone:
"The Barbarian Ancestor is insightful;
we think the sa way."
The Daydrear said:
"I agree with the Barbarian Ancestor. If we need to et this person, Levi and I can help arrange contact. We should have a secret eting first and then co to a conclusion."
Thus, the Supre Council unanimously agreed to conduct an interview with the Snake of the End, since its identity is rather special.
...
Black Dragon Territory.
"Sir Levi, how is it?"
The Snake of the End was sowhat nervous, awaiting the result.
"The Supre Council wants to et you;
if you’re sincere about joining us, I can help you descend into Nora in your true form. The question is, do you dare?"
Levi asked.
The Snake of the End replied:
"Give a few days to think, Sir."
"As you wish."
After leaving, it cautiously simulated the scenario more than a dozen tis, despite its current physical exhaustion. Once it was certain this wasn’t a trap, it breathed a sigh of relief.
"Looks like there’s hope."
The Snake of the End found Levi and decided to descend into Nora in its true form six months later.
...
Supre Council.
Upon hearing the news, Edmund and the others nodded slightly.
The Heavenly Will stroked his beard and said:
"Daring to descend into Nora in true form already indicates sincerity;
it seems this is not a re facade. However, we still need a highly secretive place to avoid other Nightmare Monarchs from detecting this eting, which could affect our subsequent plans."
Dealing with the Nightmare is more troubleso than the Abyss because the Nightmare World, as a Spirit Plane, like the astral world, is even more pervasive.
Edmund said:
"Let’s go to the tal School;
over there is a powerful supre treasure left by a Nora sage, enough to ensure a secret eting."
...
Nora Continent, tal Domain.
Roger Mountain.
Levi’s figure slowly descended. The scene of many talents competing on the mountain during the Roger Gathering was still vivid. With the passing of ti, he ca again, but this ti for discussing significant Nora matters.
As the rumors suggested, Roger Mountain is indeed a treasure, and even a supre treasure. Here, Roger left a tracking mark revealing the whereabouts of a Legendary Artifact, now in Levi’s possession.
Reciting an incantation, Levi’s figure dissipated among the mountain. When it reappeared, it was in a space shining with rainbow starlight, resembling a Rainbow Sea. A round table stood amidst the void, with more than twenty strong individuals already present. Looking around, Levi was the only non-level-10 attendee.
Edmund said: "Have a seat, Levi."
Levi did not stand on ceremony, directly sitting in the seat belonging to the Survivor of the Vast Sea, a legendary wizard who had long guarded Nora’s Will. To prevent the Nightmare from invading prematurely, he had already gone to stand watch.
Soon after, amid the distortion of space and the condensing of vortices, a coiled giant snake descended from above. Its snake eyes scanned those present, feeling instinctual fear while sizing up Edmund, Gullwig, the Barbarian Ancestor, and others.
These individuals all possess the capacity to grapple with powerful Gods.
Especially Edmund, rumors have it he’s already halfway into Level 11, having slain the Earth Demon Lord. Seeing him in person indeed rendered him inscrutable.
Edmund, like the chief examiner of an interview, smiled and said: "I have only one question, are you truly joining Nora, or do you have other intentions?"
The Snake of the End answered honestly: "I sincerely want to join, because I know it’s here I might have a chance to survive."
This was followed by a tense round of questioning.
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