No. 9, No. 6, and Bonesaw arrived at the state capital, their figures suspended in the sky. At the stime, the six elders of the
Church of theherworld also appeared behind them.
"I don't recall informing you about our plan," Jake, who was also No.9, said.
"We have our own plan. Perhaps it's the sone you're talking about?" the Great Elder said mysteriously.
"Oh? Is that so? Interesting. Let's hear it, then." Jake prompted cautiously. Although the Church of theherworld had agreed to
collaborate with them, they were not part of theiranization, so caution was necessary.
"Our plan is simple." The Great Elder pointed his finger at the two, and the other elders readied themselves. "We intend to...
eradicate the llluminion survivors!"
The five elders charged toward the two, and a fierce battle erupted above the city center.
The discussion in the meeting room had just concluded when Zaafea suddenly entered.
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Zaafea did not respond to Ryan but instead went straight toward Philix.
"What's the matter?" Philix asked, hisposure intact.
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Everyone exchanged puzzled glances.
"You were kidnapped by the Illuminion. | need to perform a check on you. | hope you'll cooperate.”
The crowd tensed at Zaafea's words. Having just witnessed the power of the clones’ strength, the possibility that Philix could also
be a clone was alarming.
"Hmm..." Philix hesitated, looking uneasy. Benedict stepped forward then and said, "General Philix, this is Zaafea. He fought
alongside us against our enemies. You can trust him."
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"No issues here. Now, may | check the others present? | apologize for the intrusion."
Setting an example, Kaden walked up to Zaafea for inspection.
After inspecting everyone, Zaafea finally felt relieved. "Everyone, I'm done checking each of you. You can rest assured now. Thank
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After expressing his gratitude, Zaafea quickly walked out of the meeting room. Benedict followed him.
"Wait... Zaafea."
"Oh? What is it, Benedict?"
"Did you... discover anything?" Benedict asked.
"What do you mean?" Zaafea replied with a question of his own.
"When you were inspecting General Philix, you... smiled."
"How observant," Zaafea teased.
"So, what did you find?"
"Benedict, you've always possessed the aura of ancient gods, right?" Zaafea asked suddenly.
Knowing he could not hide the truth from Zaafea, Benedict simply nodded in acknowledgment. "Yes, you're right."
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