We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 394 [The Rebel] [The King in the Sea of ​​Fire]

The last few remaining members of the Truth Society who remained conscious died at the hands of Yann.

There were no more dissenting voices among the group.

A strange fervor shone on everyone's faces.

It's like a fanatic's belief in a god.

However, at this moment, their fervor was directed towards that ethereal and mysterious new world.

Saw this scene.

A satisfied look appeared on Ya'en's face.

Only by uniting our strength can we better accomplish our master's plan.

— How can eliminating all dissenting voices not be a form of unity?
In a more distant place.

The Black Flame Walkers, clad in black robes, coldly observed the infighting among the members of the Truth Society.

They neither intervened to stop it nor helped either side.

After all, they were never on the same path from the beginning, but only had a temporary cooperative relationship.

As long as you can achieve your goal.

Naturally, they wouldn't care whether the other party lived or died.

However, looking at the vast and mighty waves of monsters beneath the glacier...

Some of the Blackflame Walkers also showed signs of wavering.

Someone asked their leader.

"Lord Mo Yan, are we really doing the right thing?"

"Can we really return to the former Great Yan Kingdom?"

Compared to his subordinates' wavering, this man known as Ink Flame, the Black Flame Walker, was exceptionally resolute, his tone unwavering.

"Of course it's correct."

Mo Yan replied, "If it weren't for that, why would we be cooperating with this bunch of idiots?"

If anyone else had overheard their conversation, they would have thought it was a fantasy.

The purpose of this group of Black Flame Walkers is actually to return to the long-destroyed Great Yan Kingdom!
However, most of the Blackflame Walkers here are absolutely convinced that they can achieve this goal.

In fact.

This is the fundamental reason why they cooperated with the Truth Society.

Not that long ago.

The Truth Society made a promise to the Black Flame Walker.

They will create a [Great Yan Kingdom] that is exactly the same as before for them.

This allows them to live happily, peacefully, and proudly in their country, just as they have for centuries.

The reason why the Truth Society dared to make such a promise was naturally because of the undead named Great Flame.

All we need to do is gather enough information from this undead and reshape it into the form they expect.

The former Great Yan Kingdom will return.

Because of this.

Only this part of the [Black Flame Walkers] will assist the [Truth Society] in launching an artillery attack on [Great Flame], thus causing him to awaken ahead of schedule.

The objective was to prevent the Far North Expeditionary Force from destroying the Great Yan Empire ahead of schedule.

of course.

Some of the Black Flame Walkers were well aware that the reconstructed Great Yan Kingdom would ultimately differ from the real Great Yan Kingdom.

It could even just be an illusion, a dream.

But what's wrong with a world of illusions?
Reality is far too cruel.

All those they loved, cherished, and wanted to protect had been destroyed by that disaster.

Along with the once-prosperous Great Yan Kingdom, it was buried in the dust of history.

If only I could return to the Great Yan Kingdom and live with the people I long to see...

So what if it's all an illusion?
As for the other people in the modern Seven Seas world, what is their relationship to them?
—Just like how, over the past few centuries, no one has cared about or understood the sacrifices made by the Great Yan Kingdom.

Since the people of the world and history have forgotten them.

What reason would the Black Flame Walker have to sacrifice himself once again to protect this world?
From this point of view.

These Black Flame Walkers and Truth Society members do share a common characteristic.

That is...

In order to achieve their goals, they no longer care about the opinions and feelings of others.

The deaths of people on the seven seas, the destruction of the Far North Expeditionary Force, the arrival of the Second Great Flood... all were merely necessary sacrifices.

Listening to Mo Yan's conversation with the others.

Among the crowd, an inconspicuous Blackflame Walker revealed a worried expression.

His identity differed from those around him; he was an undercover agent sent by the Lord of Cinder to infiltrate the rebels.

Seeing the increasingly high spirits of the others.

The undercover agent felt extremely heavy-hearted, murmuring to himself.

"How did things get to this point?"

in fact.

After the Blackflame Walkers awoke.

Such ideas, which sought to return to the past and were hostile to the people of the Seven Seas, spread among them in a small circle and gained some acceptance.

Only the worship, respect and loyalty to the Lord of Cinder kept this viewpoint in check.

It did not cause a greater impact.

simply put.

They might think that way, but they won't put it into action.

Since ancient times, actions have been judged, not intentions.

As long as the Blackflame Walkers continue to obey the Lord of Cinder's orders, the Lord of Cinder cannot do anything to them.

Only time can soothe the sorrow and anger of the Blackflame Walker.

If this continues...

There might not have been any rebels, and there would have been no situation where the Black Flame Walkers and the Truth Society colluded.

however.

With Mo Yan's betrayal, the situation spiraled out of control.

Ink Flame.

It is a flame as black as ink.

The "Black Flame" in [Black Flame Walker] has the same meaning.

This demonstrates Mo Yan's special status within the [Black Flame Walker].

It can be said.

He was one of the first members of the Black Flame Walkers, and also one of the elders of the Black Flame Walkers.

Simultaneously.

Mo Yan was once one of the King of Cinder's most trusted subordinates.

Yet this very person ultimately chose to betray the Lord of Cinder and led his followers to establish the so-called Rebels organization.

If it weren't for Mo Yan's prestige and reputation, it wouldn't have been possible to attract so many Black Flame Walkers to join him.

Today it is today.

Many people, including this undercover agent, couldn't understand why Mo Yan would betray the Lord of Cinder.
And at this time.

Before the undercover agent could even speak, another [Black Flame Walker] asked.

"Lord Moyan, then... what about the King of Cinder?"

"Will there be Lords of Cinder in the Great Yan Kingdom created by the Truth Society?"

Although the rebels have nominally betrayed the Wang family and are cooperating with the Truth Society.

But it has to be said.

Their reverence for the Lord of Cinder remains deeply etched in their hearts.

How can such deeply ingrained ideas be erased in a short period of time?
The very fact that they were enemies with the Lord of Cinder put them under considerable psychological burden.

Some of the Blackflame Walkers even had the idea of ​​persuading the Lord of Cinder to "guide him onto the right path."

Mo Yan shook his head at this.

"I've said it before, the Lord of Cinder now is not the Lord of Cinder we know."

"He has been corrupted by this world, forgotten his original aspirations, and betrayed the former Great Yan Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, the Black Flame Walker who had asked the question murmured in response.

“But he is still a king after all…” These words silenced several Black Flame Walkers nearby.

They knew, of course, that their actions were already a betrayal of the Lord of Cinder.

However, the thought of confronting the Lord of Cinder head-on is daunting.

Their mood inevitably became somewhat heavy and complicated.

Seeing the expressions on his companions' faces, Mo Yan hesitated for a moment, then sighed.

"It seems... it's time to tell you about that."

Mo Yan looked around at everyone and continued speaking.

"You guys have always been curious."

"As the Lord of Cinder's most trusted subordinate, why would I betray him, become one of the rebels, and cooperate with the Truth Society?"

"Now, I will tell you the truth."

Mo Yan quietly raised his voice and addressed the crowd.

"To be honest, it wasn't me who betrayed Lord Cinder."

"But..."

"The King of Cinder has betrayed us first, betrayed the entire Great Yan Kingdom!"

Upon hearing this, the surroundings fell silent.

People looked at Mo Yan with shocked expressions.

Even the most audacious and arrogant Blackflame Walker wouldn't dare utter such words.

Because everyone knows the King of Cin's dedication and love for the Great Yan Kingdom.

No one can deny the efforts the Lord of Cinder made to save the world.

even……

Without the King of Cinder, the Great Yan Kingdom would never have been born.

But at this time.

Mo Yan, however, said that the King of Cinder had betrayed the Great Yan Kingdom?
This sounds absolutely absurd!
The undercover agent couldn't help but ask.

"Lord Mo Yan, have you gone mad?"

"Do you know what you're talking about?"

Mo Yan seemed to have anticipated the reactions of the others and continued speaking.

"I know you'll think what I'm saying sounds like a fantasy."

"But I swear on my life that everything I said is the truth."

"Furthermore, I've brought you evidence..."

The voice just fell.

Mo Yan gently tapped his finger in mid-air.

A semi-transparent light curtain was thus unfolded.

A changing scene began to appear on it.

The scene on the screen quickly silenced everyone present.

On the light screen, a sea of ​​fire gradually appeared.

fire!
Flames were burning everywhere!
The raging inferno is engulfing everything.

Thick, billowing black smoke rose into the sky from the collapsing houses, as if to dye the gloomy sky red and black.

Even through the light barrier, everyone could almost feel the acrid smell and the intense heat emanating from the burning glass.

Every Blackflame Walker present could recognize it.

The place shrouded in flames was none other than the familiar Great Yan Kingdom!
Those towns and buildings are just as they remember them.

And at this time.

This sea of ​​fire engulfed not just one city, but the entire Great Yan Kingdom!
Westwind City, Northern Wilderness City, Cold East Port, Cold Corridor...

These are cities or regions that they know very well.

At this moment, everything was engulfed and burned by the raging flames.

Those fortresses, schools, and city walls that they built with enormous manpower and resources...

They all let out their final lamentations amidst the flames.

Then, large sections collapsed, turning into ruins engulfed in flames.

But it wasn't just buildings that were engulfed by flames.

There are countless ordinary people in the city.

They seemed completely unaware of what was happening, and were suddenly swept up in this disaster.

People cried out and wailed in the sea of ​​fire, their faces filled with panic and pain.

"Help, who will save us?"

"What exactly caused this fire?"

"Mom...I don't want to die..."

Some people are even calling out the name of the Lord of Cinder.

"King! King of Cinder!"

"Where are you? Have you abandoned your people?"

Upon witnessing this scene, many Black Flame Walkers widened their eyes, their hearts filled with a tremendous surge of emotion.

"This...what the hell is going on?"

"Did this really happen?"

"Why is it that I've never had a fire like this before?"

The reason their attitude changed so suddenly.

This is because, in their minds, only the King of Cinder could ignite such a massive fire that engulfed the entire Great Yan Kingdom!
But the problem is...

How could the Lord of Cinder use such flames on his own people?

Mo Yan gazed at the scene on the light screen and said with a complicated expression.

"Does anyone still remember... how we fell into this slumber?"

"But what happened before we fell asleep?"
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Any of the more intelligent Blackflame Walkers had long ago realized that their memories were actually incomplete.

The memories, especially those before falling into a deep sleep and during the disaster, are extremely vague.

I can't remember it no matter what.

But most people only think that it's a side effect of sleeping with the help of life support devices.

Very few people would associate it with the Lord of Cinder.

But after seeing the scene on the light screen, and being reminded by Mo Yan, they finally realized something.

Mo Yan continued, "Didn't you ever have any doubts...?"

Why are our memories of what happened before we fell asleep so vague?

"And why do these symptoms appear in everyone?"

"Now, I can tell you that the reason we lost this memory was the work of the Lord of Cinder!"

"The purpose is to conceal the truth of this history!"

while he was speaking.

The scene on the light screen changed again.

The perspective, which was previously focused on the entire country, has been continuously narrowed down.

Finally, it landed in a city.

That was the capital of the Great Yan Kingdom—

Flaming City!
As the viewpoint moves.

Soon, the scene inside the palace of the Great Yan Kingdom appeared on the light screen.

But that scene shocked everyone present.

I saw.

In the burning palace, beneath the crumbling ruins.

The tall and majestic king sat alone on his lonely throne, gazing at the city and country engulfed in flames.

It resembles a sculpture.

His face was hidden in the shadows, and no one could see his expression at that moment.

But without a doubt, all Blackflame Walkers could recognize it—

That was none other than the King of the Great Yan Kingdom, the King of Cin!

(End of this chapter)