"Oh? You're willing to accept my surrender?"
Kael sat on the throne, looking at the four people from the Theocracy who were kneeling on one knee. A smile played on his lips as he raised an eyebrow. The main representative was Raymond Zargan, one of the Six Great Gods. Behind him were Zesshi Zetsumei, Holy Chant, and Star Gazer, three women.
Raymond slightly raised his head, looking at Kael with respect but without fawning. He replied solemnly, "Yes, Your Majesty. We have officially passed the discussion of the Council of Priests. From this moment on, the Slane Theocracy will be your subject and will respect you forever!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Holy Chant, who was behind him, took out a scroll from her magic pouch and held it up with both hands above her head.
"This is the official document signed by our nation. Please review it!"
"Hmm, not bad."
Seeing this, Kael nodded inwardly. Being able to immediately offer a document, instead of trying to fool him with empty words, showed that the Slane Theocracy was sincere. He gestured to a servant, who took the document. He glanced at the contents, then said to Raymond, "It seems the Slane Theocracy is very sincere. Alright, from today onwards, the Theocracy will be under the protection of our Church of Destiny. Later, I will help them complete their professional transformation. The Theocracy can also send more personnel to Destiny City to receive my baptism and gain eternal power. In this way, you will also have the power to resist the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Raymond showed a hint of joy on his face. They paid a very steep price: five hundred beautiful girls, including Zesshi Zetsumei and the other two women; opening up all their national treasures to Kael; and actively inviting members of the Church of Destiny to hold important positions. This was equivalent to a total surrender. They paid this high price to get the protection of the Church of Destiny and avoid a disaster like the Kingdom and the Empire. Since the goal was achieved, as the negotiation representative, he was naturally happy.
With the Theocracy's surrender complete, Kael gave a faint smile to Raymond and the others, then brought up another matter.
"Raymond, the Slane Theocracy's goal is 'Human Supremacy'. Now that your nation has achieved peace, I wonder if you are willing to help other nations?"
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Raymond looked up, a bit confused. Currently, among the human nations, besides the Theocracy, the Dragon Kingdom and the Re-Estize Kingdom were already under the Church of Destiny's control. Could His Majesty intend to act against the Baharuth Empire and the Roble Holy Kingdom?
As this thought emerged, Kael confirmed his guess.
"The Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick attacked the Kingdom and the Empire to sacrifice the people of the two countries to create Undead warriors. Although this operation was foiled by the Church of Destiny, I imagine they will not give up on this plan."
"I have already taken care of the Kingdom and the Empire to ensure they are not attacked again, but what about the remaining Holy Kingdom... As you can see, the Church of Destiny has never been in contact with them. Even if we proactively send envoys, the Holy Kingdom's rulers and ministers may not easily trust us."
"However, the Slane Theocracy has a very high reputation among the human nations. Perhaps if you inform the Holy Kingdom about Nazarick, they might be more likely to believe it. What do you think?"
"Indeed." Raymond pondered and nodded in agreement. The current main activities of Nazarick and the Church of Destiny were limited to the Kingdom and the Empire. If not for an accidental contact, even the Theocracy might not have known how terrifying these two forces were. The Holy Kingdom was located southwest of the Re-Estize Kingdom, their relationship not being very close. Raymond was certain the Holy Kingdom was probably completely unaware of the suffering the Kingdom and the Empire had endured. In such circumstances, the impact of contact between the Church of Destiny and the Holy Kingdom might not be very good.
It's just... Raymond glanced at Kael. Although the reputation of the Church of Destiny had not yet spread, the Re-Estize Kingdom was already under the Church's control. Wouldn't visiting the Holy Kingdom on behalf of the Kingdom have the same effect? Why must the Theocracy be the one sent?
Hmm? That's right! Although the Church of Destiny had taken control of the Kingdom, the Einherjar family nominally ruled it. To put it bluntly, the Einherjar family gained power through rebellion and usurpation, which was not legitimate. Visiting the Holy Kingdom on behalf of the Kingdom would likely be rejected. That's why Kael wanted to use the Theocracy.
After understanding this, Raymond no longer hesitated and accepted the task. "Please be assured, after returning, I will report to the High Priest, and personnel will be dispatched to the Holy Kingdom in a short time to warn the current Holy Queen about the Nazarick organization."
"Very good!"
Kael gave Raymond an approving look. "Then I will entrust this task to you. Oh, and when you visit the Holy Kingdom, remember to introduce the Church of Destiny to the Holy Queen. Tell her that if needed, the Church of Destiny is always willing to help the Holy Kingdom resist the evil of Nazarick."
"Please be assured, we know what to do."
Raymond bowed respectfully. After all, with the Dragon Kingdom as a precedent, he could fully understand Kael's strategy for the Holy Kingdom. Even if the Holy Kingdom was unwilling to accept the rule of the Church of Destiny, as long as they faced an irresistible enemy, they would eventually submit, just like the Slane Theocracy. Guiding the Holy Kingdom beforehand to prevent a recurrence of events there was also a good thing for the human race.
"Then I will wait for good news from the Slane Theocracy here in Destiny City."
"Yes! Your subordinate will take his leave now."
After saluting, Raymond left the hall alone and returned to the Theocracy to carry out the mission of visiting the Holy Kingdom. Kael glanced at the three remaining women, including Zesshi Zetsumei, then slowly rose from the throne. "Next, the three of you will come with me."
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