In the Royal Garden,

Lucio and Philip stood quietly in the pavilion.

Upon seeing Aurek approach, the two bowed in respect.

"Your Majesty, we offer our deepest regards!"

"No need for formalities."

Aurek surveyed the two men.

The fact that they were capable of killing Pope Ronyx, a Divine Envoy at level 4, was enough to show their extraordinary abilities.

When Lucy and Gloria saw the two men in the palace, they were surprised, though they did not show it.

Just the fact that they had slain Pope Ronyx was enough to make them wary of these two individuals.

Aurek immediately sat in the main seat.

"Please, sit."

They thanked him and then greeted Gloria, Lucy, Harry, and Tina.

"I wonder what brings you two here to see me?"

Aurek asked directly.

He had already learned of their identities from Lucy and the others.

Lucio stepped forward, getting straight to the point.

"Your Majesty, we have come to offer our loyalty to you. We wish to assist you with our knowledge and help you achieve great things for the Empire!"

Lucy and Gloria's pupils slightly contracted.

These two individuals had turned down offers from ancient powers with legacies spanning hundreds of thousands of years.

For countless years, many powerholders had been rejected at their doors.

Now, they were actively coming to Paris, seeking to offer their loyalty?

"Great things for the Empire?"

Aurek narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharpening with unparalleled sharpness and pressure, causing Lucio and Philip to stiffen.

Philip continued.

"We both have knowledge of some prophetic astrology. We also know that Your Majesty harbors ambitions beyond the ordinary."

"That's why we've come uninvited, hoping to help Your Majesty clear the Eura continent and achieve feats never before seen, then use supreme power to venture beyond the realm and establish an immortal divine kingdom!"

These words were filled with unbelievable ambition!

Unite the Eura continent?

Venture beyond the realm and create an immortal divine kingdom?

To others, it sounded like a madman's dream.

But Aurek could see the grand vision these two men had.

When the powerless speak of such things, it is idle talk.

When those with power speak of them, it is a goal worth considering.

These two men had a far-reaching vision and unique abilities, exactly the kind of people the Empire needed.

The Crossbridge Empire had only been founded for ten thousand years, with shallow roots and no true talent with unparalleled intelligence.

As the Empire continued to rise, more and more people would inevitably join its ranks.

These two were not fools; they had dared to speak of venturing beyond the realm because they must have foreseen the future direction of the Empire.

Aurek did not respond immediately, but instead asked,

"I've heard that the fall of Pope Ronyx was your doing?"

Philip replied without hesitation.

"Upon arriving, I saw Your Majesty's army was conquering Ordon Theocracy, so I used my fate-weaving technique to clear this obstacle for you."

"Well!"

"Since you two have offered such a grand gift, how could I not accept it?"

Aurek's tone was decisive.

"You two certainly possess extraordinary talents. Since you have chosen the Empire, the Empire's future will undoubtedly have a place for you!"

"I will provide you with the opportunity to use your abilities. I hereby appoint both of you as Imperial Secretaries of State!"

His principle of using people was simple: trust those who are trustworthy, and doubt those who are doubtful.

"Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. We, your subjects, will do everything in our power to assist you in spreading the Empire's glory to every corner of the world!"

The two of them bowed in unison.

Seeing this, Lucy smiled and said lightly,

"Your Majesty's strategy is unparalleled. With the assistance of these two sages, the Empire will rise like the sun at midday, its light surpassing the stars!"

Aurek's lips curled upward.

Lucy was not only approachable, but also knew how to speak just right.

With Sage rank summonable legions and a terrifying new addition to his army, as well as sages who were impossible to recruit even by the strongest forces of the Eastern Domain now coming voluntarily to pledge their loyalty, it was indeed a satisfying feeling!

The next step was to turn his attention to the Eastern Domain!

...

In the Royal Garden,

Philip and Lucio were analyzing the situation in the Eastern Domain.

When discussing the Skyborne Church, White Wing Abbey, and Hyrule War Academy, they also touched on the god realm and some secrets related to the Godfall Gorge.

This aligned closely with the information Elizabeth, the Empress, had shared.

Aurek fell into deep thought.

Philip lightly tapped a floating magical sand table, revealing the mountains, rivers, and power distributions of the Eastern Domain.

"Your Majesty, the forces that can directly threaten the Empire in the Eastern Domain come from two main sources."

Philip's voice was calm and clear, carrying a wisdom that could see through the world.

"First, there is the potential alliance of the various hegemonic forces and ancient empires."

"The Empire's display of power in the Ordon Theocracy campaign has made them feel a fatal threat. It is only a matter of time before they form an alliance to resist the Empire."

"The force that will be formed by the Eastern Domain's hegemonic powers cannot be underestimated."

He emphasized this.

"Second, there is the Skyborne Church, White Wing Abbey, and Hyrule War Academy."

Philip's finger traced two red glowing areas on the sand table.

"These organizations have histories that stretch back over 200,000 years, and they have lived through the mythic wars of the Godfall Gorge. Their foundation is far deeper than that of ordinary Overlord Rank forces."

"Divine Envoy rank powerhouses are not unusual among them, and there are even more terrifying forbidden existences. There is evidence suggesting they maintain some connection with the outer realms, which poses a great threat!"

"Another threat is the Hyrule War Academy."

He pointed to a seemingly peaceful area.

"Though the strength of their students may seem average, there are arcane secrets hidden deep within their headquarters that could overturn our understanding."

The waters of the Eastern Domain were far deeper than they appeared.

After all, it stood over the Godfall Gorge, a place where even gods had fallen and which buried countless ancient secrets.

"I am not worried about these existences,"

Aurek's gaze swept over the sand table, then turned to the sky beyond the palace.

"What concerns me is the speed and efficiency with which we conquer the Eastern Domain."

The god realm's eyes were already fixed on this place.

Whatever their reasons for wanting to control this world, he could not allow the Empire's glory and the lives of his people to slip through his fingers!

Thus, he must strike with thunderous speed, sweeping through the Eastern Domain and beyond before they arrived.

And from this conquest, he would gather enormous Emperor Points to upgrade the Summoning Legion Authority.

"As long as we have enough Stellar rank, even Sage rank strength,"

Lucio interjected, his eyes gleaming with calculating light,

"we can destroy the core of resistance in the Eastern Domain with maximum efficiency and complete the conquest in the shortest possible time!"

"How many?"

Aurek directly cut to the core of the matter.

This was both to confirm the requirements and to test the abilities of these two newly appointed Secretaries of State.

Philip and Lucio fell into brief silence, exchanging a glance. In an instant, they ran through countless calculations and simulations.

Lucio stepped forward and reported a number that would leave any leader breathless.

"At least 200,000 Stellar rank warriors, plus 100 Sage rank."

"We would also need adequate armament. If we encounter any Divine Envoy rank existences… Philip and I can team up to confront them!"

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