"Well, actually Peggy and I have already been named by the employer, right?" Thira hesitated and said, "Then I'll participate."

"There are Demigods of Fate Law in the Zondelick Sect. Their proficient use of Fate Laws is something I need to learn." Miel raised her hand as well.

"As the protector of the team, I can't just flee from the battlefield, can I?" Eleanor raised her hand.

"Everyone will surely need healing," Nora followed suit, standing shoulder to shoulder with Eleanor.

"If the squad leader participates, so will I!" Peggy raised her hand high.

"Well..." Mia originally wanted to say the same thing but was preempted by Peggy, leaving her to say with a bit of helplessness, "Everyone is participating, so I certainly can't be absent..."

"May I ask for leave?" Medea rubbed her chin, showing a contemplative expression.

"You can." Aske nodded in agreement.

"Would there be any consequences if I don't participate?" Medea asked with a bright smile, "Like being kicked out of the team or something."

"Ah, no." Aske said, "I'm not some kind of demon boss."

"Every demon boss claims to be lenient, allowing employees to take leave freely." Medea said, "But when layoffs occur, they are the first to cut those with the most leave, under the pretense of 'incompetence'."

"Maybe others would do that, but our team understands each other well." Aske defended himself, "Besides, Medea, your abilities aren't suitable for direct assault."

"That's true." Medea nodded thoughtfully, "Then I've made up my mind, I'll participate."

"Of course..." The girls collectively face-palmed. Given that the enchanting demon lady had so many questions, it meant she had surely planned to join.

Otherwise, with Medea's personality, there's a high probability she would try to persuade everyone not to participate, directly rejecting this employment contract.

"Alright, the time for the employer to require our participation hasn't arrived yet, so there are two things we need to do next." Aske continued.

"Firstly, extend the training duration of the Acceleration Plan, elevate to a higher level before the final battle arrives."

"Secondly, familiarize ourselves with combat in ocean environments, and I'll guide you in this aspect."

....................

Meanwhile, in the deep-sea cave beneath Moniz Volcano, the Naga Priest who advocated introducing The Azure Longsword's outside support was being questioned by other Zondelick Sect members.

"Recklessly introducing external Chaos variables is far too dangerous, Larrycos!" A Naga Priest accused excitedly, "The Azure Longsword is a crucial variable in this world line. Bringing them in means we have to overthrow and redo our original plans!"

"There are no so-called Chaos variables." The sect priest, Larrycos, who had discussed with Aske and others before, said indifferently, "Just like the inevitable rise of the human world, I don't believe that even if we avoid The Azure Longsword, they wouldn't get involved."

"Conversely, if they intervene at an uncontrolled time node, that would increase chaos and unpredictable risks. The Church Court also agrees with my opinion."

"The Church Court is untrustworthy!" another Naga Priest shouted, "Aren't the foolish mistakes committed by mankind too few? Don't forget the Church Court itself was established on the ruins of the West Solomon Empire. How do you know they won't seize this opportunity to eliminate us?"

"Eliminate us, and then they go to suppress the Endless Giant Gastric Beast themselves?" a priest sneered.

"That's not impossible." The other retorted immediately, "That artificial intelligence of the Church Court has a thinking pattern that seeks to control everything and eliminate all uncontrollable variables! Naturally, including us!"

"Why don't they eliminate The Azure Longsword then?" Larrycos asked suddenly, "In terms of being uncontrollable, The Azure Longsword poses far greater risks than we do."

The previously speaking Naga Priest was at a loss for words, and the other priests were slightly taken aback, then began to discuss among themselves.

"The Azure Longsword Mercenary Corps is not only on Raphael's monitoring list but also has the highest intimidation level of R4." Larrycos continued, "If, as you say, the Church Court instinctively repels all uncontrollable variables, then they should be trying to dismantle The Azure Longsword Mercenary Corps instead."

"Conversely, if they can tolerate such an unusually geometric growth in strength, a mercenary team whose intimidation level remains high, why should we suspect they can't tolerate us? After all, we won't be lingering at this point in time for long."

Priests: .........

Although what Priest Larrycos said sounded reasonable, however... Since you have already struck a deal with The Azure Longsword, persuading us now feels somewhat unsatisfactory, like cutting before consulting.

"Perhaps the Church Court has long been prepared to dismantle The Azure Longsword Mercenary Corps." a priest suddenly speculated, "Recently, while observing causality lines in the Holy Temple, I noticed they seem to have connections with the Bronze Dragon on the mountains."

"That's just how this world is." Larrycos said with an 'it's normal' tone, "The hand that moves the pieces is not necessarily detached from the pieces. They are scheming against us, but aren't we scheming against them as well? As long as both sides achieve their goals, whether one is a player or a pawn, does it really matter?"

The priests fell into deep thought. These words... they weren't wrong.

The Zondelick Sect's highest mission now is to completely resolve the two major harms brought by the Ancestor Mage Association: continuous water source input and the Endless Giant Gastric Beast.

This sense of mission stems from a sense of redemption and has become a political correctness within the sect. As long as this purpose can be achieved, whether they are used by the Church Court or not... doesn't matter at all.

After all, the two parties aren't actually in the same period, nor is there an obvious conflict of interest. It's worth noting that the last time Zondelick contacted the Church Court was four hundred years ago!

"In that case, let's finalize the cooperation with The Azure Longsword." Larrycos made the decision.

Thus, the Naga Priests dispersed again, while Larrycos turned around, focusing his gaze once more on the sacred deep pool at the bottom of the cave, seemingly observing something.

His gaze penetrated layers of space-time, landing on the Atlantis Ocean, five hundred years later. A certain pink-haired, green-eyed young female Elf Demigod stood on the ship's deck, engaging in conversation with another short-haired female Demigod beside her.

Suddenly, she looked up, across the vast river of time, exchanging a glance with Larrycos from five hundred years before.

Accompanied by an influx of countless information into Larrycos's mind, the pool water immediately splashed in all directions, as if heavily struck by a stone, shattering all images instantly beyond recognition.

"Time Weaver..." Larrycos showed a hesitant expression, in stark contrast to the confident demeanor he had when persuading other priests.

He was actually completely uncertain, following the instructions from the other side, interacting with The Azure Longsword Mercenary Corps at this time point, especially risking the collapse of causal chains, and making early contact with her...

... was it right, or wrong?

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