Chapter 178
Arthur"s office was cramped . The ten Elders of the sect, Uther, Ed, Eric, Griffin, and Elizabeth . All of them were there as Uther"s wound had more or less healed, which meant that they needed to discuss their next move .
"Scale kingdom"s n.o.bles were divided into two groups . Those that supported me as the king, and those that secretly supported Blood sect . I managed to hold on for almost a year, but I never thought that they would infiltrate so deep inside the castle . The one who attacked us was an Immortal Establishment level 4, along with his subordinates . Unfortunately, I couldn"t defeat him . You really can"t fight age after all . " A wry smile appeared on Uther"s face as he spoke those last words . Ed had inspected him and found out that his cultivation was Immortal Establishment level 6 . Lower than he thought, but still considered to be quite powerful .
Ed understood that cultivation didn"t really decide the outcome of the fight . He could kill beings of higher cultivation, but it didn"t mean that others couldn"t do the same . The one who attacked Uther should have the ability to fight at higher levels as well . This pushed everyone present to think deeply about their next move . However, Ed had something to ask first .
"Is the man that attacked you the same one at that time?" Some people present had a hard time to think about what "that time" meant, but Uther had no issues . He knew that Ed was pursuing revenge for the crimes Blood sect committed that day towards him .
"No . It"s not the same man . " Ed frowned upon hearing the words of Uther . The fact that Blood sect could command so many Immortal Establishment cultivators showed how much strength they had .
"I guess there is no other choice but for me to fight that man," Arthur spoke after being silent for all this time . Arthur managed to cultivate up to Immortal Establishment level 4 during Ed"s two years of absence . Thanks to Nen, he should have no problem fighting opponents at higher levels . The only problem that remained is the issue of infiltrating the kingdom . Ed had an idea, but he wanted to ask some more questions .
"What happened to Harry, the teachers, and the general?" Uther only managed to escape with his wife and daughter . Ed had to think about the fate of such people who should have been with the king .
"They all fought to allow me to escape . I believe they"re still alive, as Blood sect would try to recruit them one way or another . "
"Where do you think they"ll be held?" Ed needed all sorts of information before polishing his plan .
"Where do you think they"ll be held?" Ed needed all sorts of information before polishing his plan .
"In the academy grounds . Blood sect took over it and is using it to control n.o.bles from other kingdoms . " It was Arthur who answered Ed"s question . Apparently, he planted spies in Scale kingdom before returning with Uther .
"I see . Then I guess it"s time for me to finish my studies . " Ed smiled while speaking . Of course, Ed couldn"t just walk into the academy . There was 99% chance he would be discovered . But that didn"t mean that his hands were tied . Among his monsters, one of them looked the closest to the age of students . It was Goburou .
Although he was a vampire, he looked almost the same as a normal human . They could use makeup to hide his pale skin, or even chalk it up to a sickness . Ed"s plan revolved around Goburou infiltrating the academy and locating the teachers and the general . Once that happens, he has to free them . Ed will then teleport everyone into the castle . Goburou can hide his QI, so he wouldn"t be found out as an Immortal Establishment . The plan was a little clumsy, but it would be sufficient .
The only problem that remained was how to let Goburou infiltrate the academy . Ed couldn"t use Zero Sign for a long time . And, his dimension ability wouldn"t allow him to locate the people he needed to save . He had to rely on Goburou .
"The academy will have an entrance exam next week . But, we have to send him as an heir to a kingdom allied with Blood sect . " Arthur explained some more . Ed felt that it was truly convenient to have the exam happen in one week . As for the issue of an allied kingdom, they only needed to intercept one of the carriages that are transporting such a person .
"The academy will have an entrance exam next week . But, we have to send him as an heir to a kingdom allied with Blood sect . " Arthur explained some more . Ed felt that it was truly convenient to have the exam happen in one week . As for the issue of an allied kingdom, they only needed to intercept one of the carriages that are transporting such a person .
They continued to discuss some things about the powers and abilities of those that attacked Scale kingdom . After Ed heard enough, he left as he had some things to prepare for .
"Only me and Garu hunted the posts of Blood sect lately, but that is about to change . All of us will do so for the next week . We"ll target the posts that are close to Scale kingdom . I"ll fly around today marking the posts that will be attacked . Don"t forget to take their spatial rings . " Ed was talking to his companions as he had summoned them all . He spoke to Goburou about his role in saving Scale kingdom . Of course, the latter had no issues except using makeup . Ed respected his wishes and allowed him to go however he wanted .
"Wait!" Before Ed left the room where he was speaking to his companions, a palm appeared in front of his face .
"Eavesdropping is not a good thing . " Ed could tell that he was being eavesdropped on, but he didn"t mind as he knew who it was .
"We didn"t eavesdrop; we made sure to close our ears," Ellie said while looking to the side . Behind her, Emilia and Alicia were both there .
"Eavesdropping is not a good thing . " Ed could tell that he was being eavesdropped on, but he didn"t mind as he knew who it was .
"We didn"t eavesdrop; we made sure to close our ears," Ellie said while looking to the side . Behind her, Emilia and Alicia were both there .
"I see . So you have no idea about the plan?"
"Yes . We don"t know that you"re attacking Blood sect posts!" Ed, Emilia, and Alicia immediately facepalmed . They knew that Ellie was innocent, but not to this degree .
"Forget what I just said . " Ellie realized she had messed up so she tried to wave it off as nothing happened . "Anyway, we knew you"ve been doing it for a while now . You can"t hide the smell of blood on you . " She said as she looked at Ed in the eyes . Ed had washed himself every day after a ma.s.sacre, but Ellie could still pick up on the faint smell of blood .
"Let me guess . You want to help?" All three of the girls nodded furiously as Ed finished speaking . Ed sighed once more . He wanted to do the dirty work himself, but he knew that it would be better if they got used to fighting anyway .
"All right . " Ed a.s.signed Emilia with Raikou, Alicia with Merry, and Ellie with Gobuta . The others were independent . It was time for another wave of killing .Arthurs office was cramped . The ten Elders of the sect, Uther, Ed, Eric, Griffin, and Elizabeth . All of them were there as Uthers wound had more or less healed, which meant that they needed to discuss their next move . Scale kingdoms n.o.bles were divided into two groups . Those that supported me as the king, and those that secretly supported Blood sect . I managed to hold on for almost a year, but I never thought that they would infiltrate so deep inside the castle . The one who attacked us was an Immortal Establishment level 4, along with his subordinates . Unfortunately, I couldnt defeat him . You really cant fight age after all . A wry smile appeared on Uthers face as he spoke those last words . Ed had inspected him and found out that his cultivation was Immortal Establishment level 6 . Lower than he thought, but still considered to be quite powerful . Ed understood that cultivation didnt really decide the outcome of the fight . He could kill beings of higher cultivation, but it didnt mean that others couldnt do the same . The one who attacked Uther should have the ability to fight at higher levels as well . This pushed everyone present to think deeply about their next move . However, Ed had something to ask first . Is the man that attacked you the same one at that time? Some people present had a hard time to think about what that time meant, but Uther had no issues . He knew that Ed was pursuing revenge for the crimes Blood sect committed that day towards him . No . Its not the same man . Ed frowned upon hearing the words of Uther . The fact that Blood sect could command so many Immortal Establishment cultivators showed how much strength they had . I guess there is no other choice but for me to fight that man, Arthur spoke after being silent for all this time . Arthur managed to cultivate up to Immortal Establishment level 4 during Eds two years of absence . Thanks to Nen, he should have no problem fighting opponents at higher levels . The only problem that remained is the issue of infiltrating the kingdom . Ed had an idea, but he wanted to ask some more questions . What happened to Harry, the teachers, and the general? Uther only managed to escape with his wife and daughter . Ed had to think about the fate of such people who should have been with the king . They all fought to allow me to escape . I believe theyre still alive, as Blood sect would try to recruit them one way or another . Where do you think theyll be held? Ed needed all sorts of information before polishing his plan . In the academy grounds . Blood sect took over it and is using it to control n.o.bles from other kingdoms . It was Arthur who answered Eds question . Apparently, he planted spies in Scale kingdom before returning with Uther . I see . Then I guess its time for me to finish my studies . Ed smiled while speaking . Of course, Ed couldnt just walk into the academy . There was 99% chance he would be discovered . But that didnt mean that his hands were tied . Among his monsters, one of them looked the closest to the age of students . It was Goburou . Although he was a vampire, he looked almost the same as a normal human . They could use makeup to hide his pale skin, or even chalk it up to a sickness . Eds plan revolved around Goburou infiltrating the academy and locating the teachers and the general . Once that happens, he has to free them . Ed will then teleport everyone into the castle . Goburou can hide his QI, so he wouldnt be found out as an Immortal Establishment . The plan was a little clumsy, but it would be sufficient . The only problem that remained was how to let Goburou infiltrate the academy . Ed couldnt use Zero Sign for a long time . And, his dimension ability wouldnt allow him to locate the people he needed to save . He had to rely on Goburou . The academy will have an entrance exam next week . But, we have to send him as an heir to a kingdom allied with Blood sect . Arthur explained some more . Ed felt that it was truly convenient to have the exam happen in one week . As for the issue of an allied kingdom, they only needed to intercept one of the carriages that are transporting such a person . They continued to discuss some things about the powers and abilities of those that attacked Scale kingdom . After Ed heard enough, he left as he had some things to prepare for . Only me and Garu hunted the posts of Blood sect lately, but that is about to change . All of us will do so for the next week . Well target the posts that are close to Scale kingdom . Ill fly around today marking the posts that will be attacked . Dont forget to take their spatial rings . Ed was talking to his companions as he had summoned them all . He spoke to Goburou about his role in saving Scale kingdom . Of course, the latter had no issues except using makeup . Ed respected his wishes and allowed him to go however he wanted . Wait! Before Ed left the room where he was speaking to his companions, a palm appeared in front of his face . Eavesdropping is not a good thing . Ed could tell that he was being eavesdropped on, but he didnt mind as he knew who it was . We didnt eavesdrop; we made sure to close our ears, Ellie said while looking to the side . Behind her, Emilia and Alicia were both there . I see . So you have no idea about the plan? Yes . We dont know that youre attacking Blood sect posts! Ed, Emilia, and Alicia immediately facepalmed . They knew that Ellie was innocent, but not to this degree . Forget what I just said . Ellie realized she had messed up so she tried to wave it off as nothing happened . Anyway, we knew youve been doing it for a while now . You cant hide the smell of blood on you . She said as she looked at Ed in the eyes . Ed had washed himself every day after a ma.s.sacre, but Ellie could still pick up on the faint smell of blood . Let me guess . You want to help? All three of the girls nodded furiously as Ed finished speaking . Ed sighed once more . He wanted to do the dirty work himself, but he knew that it would be better if they got used to fighting anyway . All right . Ed a.s.signed Emilia with Raikou, Alicia with Merry, and Ellie with Gobuta . The others were independent . It was time for another wave of killing .