Void Evolution System

Chapter 1860  War [2]

"Thalia, have you been well?"

It was a cordial attitude coming from an extremely disrespectful person. He appeared without notice in her office, evading all detection to meet with her.

Naturally, she wasn't happy to see him.

"Why are you here?" She sneered.

She couldn't maintain open hostility to the nobles because she had to keep her territory in mind, but Malevalon was different. She had a justified reason to dislike him, and she wasn't the only one either. Most of the nobles hated him and only tolerated him because he served the Dark God.

Even if she decided to kill him here, nobody would object. It was just a shame that he would inevitably be resurrected.

He smiled at her. It was an expression impossible to see from him in the Heavenly World. He only started doing it when he came to this cosmos, but he wasn't good at it. Still, what could someone like Thalia do against him? He was demeaned and discriminated against by the nobles, but he didn't care because they wouldn't be able to do the same once he grew stronger than him.

He was able to do whatever he wanted to the world and its people. He was able to almost see the dream he had when submitting himself to the Dark God. As such, he didn't care if he looked disgusting when he smiled. He was going to do it anyway.

"I have come to advise you," he said, nodding his head. "It seems that you have contact with people you should not keep in your circle. Your seniors hope that you won't make any rash decisions in the coming days."

"I don't know what you're talking about. Who have I been communicating with? You know that this territory has been isolated from everywhere else."

Thalia's eyes narrowed. She frowned as if she was being questioned for no reason, hiding any traces of worry or doubt in her face. 'I just received word. How do they already know?'

It was impossible for there to be leaks in her staff or tribe. If so, then it could only mean that they'd planted other means of spying on her activities in her usual workplaces without her knowledge.

It was dangerous, but it didn't look like Malevalon had come today to kill her. "I don't know what you're talking about. Who have I been communicating with? You know that this territory has been isolated from everywhere else."

Malevalon shook his head.

"It is fine if you wish to take that stance. Regardless, if you choose the wrong side, then you will die. Remember that your clan will not be spared either. You see, I personally would love it if you remained the ruler of this place that reminds me of my homeland, but it would truly be a shame if you left us no other choice, right?"

His tone was as if he knew everything. It almost made Thalia question herself before she was reminded of who he was.

"You do not need to concern yourself with my affairs."

She left it at that, and Malevalon accepted. "Indeed, I do not. Prepare yourself well. Nobody will stop you. However, keep my words in mind as you decide what you wish to do."

Malevalon disappeared when he finished giving his warning. This time, at least, he didn't have any other plans.

"Tch."

Thalia's eyes widened as she observed the surroundings. 'Stupid.'

She sensed the devices immediately. Tiny recording modules that transmitted her every word and action to the people who wanted to know what she was up to.

Was there any point in adding more when the room already contained five?

No, but as if he wanted her to see it after he left, Malevalon left an extra one where he stood.

She only made contact with Damien this one time, and since the war was on the horizon, it seemed that the nobles believed her allegiance could be changed.

If he contacted her more frequently, or if the staff he left behind ever showed signs of betrayal…

'...I've been lucky.'

Thalia gritted her teeth. It was an annoying situation, but there was nothing to be done about it. Regardless, she would prepare for the war. And, regardless, she would side with the True Void.

Not only was it the cosmos that her savior came from, but it was also a place where people could thrive. With Damien's help, her tribe and people could migrate there in search of better lives.

Since when did the Sacred Abyss give her a reason to fight with it? It only ever fueled her hatred.

'Fine. Since it's starting soon, I should make my allegiance clear.'

Thalia had grudges with a lot of Foreign Nobles. Most of them were out of reach, but the surrounding territories were owned by people with similar strength to her own.

She grinned as she moved to a nearby teleportation array and visited that territory. The buildings that lords of their level lived in were almost all mirrors of each other. Thalia knew her way around well, and with her knowledge, it wasn't hard to do the same thing Malevalon did and appear in someone else's office without notice.

It was a perfect scenario, wasn't it? Since everyone was fiercely loyal without thoughts of rebellion, such a thing was possible.

"Hi!"

Thalia appeared in front of the nearest noble with a smile on her face.

He glared at her. She had no reason to be visiting anyone, so what was her purpose in acting so rudely?

She walked towards him without losing her smile.

"Actually, I have a little matter to settle with you. I was wondering if I could get your opinion."

"No need. Ask someone else."

"Really? But I was sure that you would be able to help me."

By this point, she was already standing across from him, separated by only a desk.

She looked down at him, making him feel a sense of unknown pressure.

'This woman…'

She was a newcomer, but her aura was definitely not something to laugh at.

"Haa…fine. What do you want?"

He wasn't going to entertain her, but he needed to get her to leave somehow. Hearing her out was the only method.

Thalia nodded.

"What I want…"

This was nice. This kind of atmosphere where she was the only one who knew what was about to happen was enjoyable. It was unfortunate that she couldn't face anyone else like this.

But, she was still happy.

After all…

"...is for you to die. That's okay, right?"

The man instantly stood up and prepared for a fight without questioning her motives, but letting her get so close was already a fatal mistake.

By the time his body was upright, his head was already in the air.

See, Thalia had grown immensely since taking up the position of Saintess. She was no longer the weak person Damien once knew.

She, without fear, took the first blood and first kill of the war.

And as if to commemorate her achievement, the entire world was filled with aquamarine portals.

The Heavenly World's forces charged into the Sacred Abyss, and though it seemed like nothing much was happening as Thalia was able to find a noble casually in his office…

…there was indeed a bloody present waiting for their arrival.

The Dark God had fully prepared himself.

It was a battle between cosmos, after all.

It wouldn't be any fun if it ended because of a silly mistake.