I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

Lucius walked to the window with his hands behind his back and looked at the city in the distance:

"I will use the power of the Guardian of the East to immediately halt all research by the reformists."

Dinstakovic breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders:

"Thank you, young lord, but I must warn you that this will not be easy."

"Ordinary people who had benefited from the experiments were not likely to give up the power and improved lives they had gained, and Coleman enjoyed a high reputation among the people..."

"That's exactly why I came to you, Professor."

Lucius raised his lips to a cruel smile:

"I need you to return to the academy and cooperate with my actions. Use your remaining influence in the academy and the city to create favorable conditions for us."

"If they still persist, that's when the military comes in."

Dinstakovic's pupils shrank.

Only at this moment did he realize that the boy in front of him was no longer the boy who followed his father five years ago.

Those golden eyes were filled with the decisiveness and sharpness unique to a superior.

After returning to the mansion, Lucius immediately issued an order to investigate and stop all projects of the reformists.

In pursuit of efficiency, when sending a letter to Dean Vanier, Lucius simply mobilized part of the army to assist him in the operation.

Master Lucius passed down his orders, raised his arms and called on the army to rush forward. The Imperial Army was like a tiger descending from the mountain.

An hour later, Reinhardt delivered good news and bad news.

The good news is that all the reformists' experiments have been shut down.

The bad news was that Coleman and several other high-ranking reformists had gone to prepare for tomorrow's Mirror Lake Festival, so Reinhardt came up empty-handed and failed to arrest these guys immediately.

By now these people have heard the news and are hiding everywhere.

"Heh, this guy is really lucky."

Lucius chuckled, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes:

"Increase the search efforts and make sure to catch him tonight."

"clear."

Reinhardt nodded solemnly and then left the room.

"By the way, where is Sanita?"

Iveliya came closer to Lucius and spoke in confusion.

The roast chicken went out early, and now it's almost evening, but there is still no sign of her.

To be honest, Iveliya is a little uncomfortable without this woman around.

"Maybe he went to gather intelligence? I don't know."

Just as Lucius finished speaking, a sound of light footsteps came from the corridor, and then Sanita pushed the door open and walked in.

Her gait at this moment was slightly hurried, and her fingers gently brushed across her ear, tucking a strand of disobedient hair behind it.

This action, which is usually full of charm, now reveals a hint of absent-mindedness.

"Is the young lord waiting for me?"

Sanita spoke in her usual sweet and seductive tone, but there was a strange glint in her eyes:

"But unfortunately, I'm afraid that what I bring to you is not good news."

Lucius: Oh? You have bad news too?

"Tell me, what's going on?"

Lucius raised his eyebrows slightly.

Sanita walked to the fireplace, the firelight reflected on her delicate face, casting a shadow:

"The Chaos Cult won't wait for the Mirror Lake Festival. They'll act tonight."

Lucius:? ? ?

Damn, this news is much more explosive than what Reinhardt brought.

Sanita, I knew you were still connected to the Chaos Cult!

"Xisuo!"

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

Time goes back to this morning——

An underground base in the eastern part of Lienia City.

The candlelight was dim, and purple flames danced between the stone pillars.

A dozen believers in purple robes formed a circle, with Sanita and the petite priest Chris standing in the center.

Although she was less than 1.5 meters tall, Priest Chris's presence oppressed the entire space like a substance.

She has a face as delicate as a porcelain doll, big, bright purple eyes, and long silver hair that falls like a waterfall, strangely turning into ink black at the waist, as if the night has eroded the moonlight.

"Everything went smoothly."

Sanita bowed slightly, her voice respectful and restrained:

"Professor Coleman was completely deceived and had no idea that he was preparing for the coming of the Most High."

Priest Chris smiled slightly, revealing two small canine teeth. The smile was sweet and innocent, yet chilling.

"The gears of fate always turn like this, Sanita."

“Everyone thinks he is writing history, but he does not know that he is just a small role in a great drama.”

Her voice was as clear as a silver bell, yet it carried a depth and wisdom that was totally inconsistent with her appearance, as if a thousand-year-old wise man was imprisoned in the body of a young girl.

The candlelight in the temple flickered slightly as she spoke, casting dancing shadows on the stone walls.

"According to the plan, we will complete the ceremony on the day of Mirror Lake Festival, right?"

Sanita probed.

"Why are you asking me? Haven't you always been in charge of this project?"

Priest Chris walked lightly to the altar and ran her fingers over the twisted runes engraved on it:

"But since you asked, I'll answer you."

"Yes, the ceremony is divided into three stages."

"The first stage is to use the reformists' experiments to carve the mark of the Supreme Heaven into ordinary people."

"In the second phase, we will utilize the phases of the moon and the properties of the lake water to infuse the power of the Supreme Heaven into the bodies of all those who have established a connection."

"The third stage is to trigger the 'overlapping boundary' phenomenon, sacrifice all connectors, and allow the Supreme Heaven and the Prime Material Plane to overlap in the Lienia region, forming a stable channel."

Sanita nodded and pursed her red lips:

"Once the ritual succeeds, the power of the High Heavens will pour into the Material Plane, leaving the Empire defenseless."

"exactly."

Priest Chris tilted her head and smiled innocently:

"We will guide them to the path that destiny has prepared for them. How wonderful it is."

Sanita's heart tightened, but she remained calm:

"What if someone tries to interfere with the ceremony?"

"Will anyone interfere?"

Priest Chris asked back, looking at Sanita with a half-smile, as if hinting at something:

"Fate has already been determined. Every chess piece is in its proper place. The trajectory of the stars cannot be changed. Rivers will eventually return to the sea."

"The only variable...maybe that lovely young lord. But isn't that why I arranged for you to be by his side?"

Sanita forced herself to calm down, her nails digging into her palms.

"Yes, Priest Chris, I will make sure he does not interfere with the ceremony."

"Well, I'll go prepare for tomorrow's ceremony..."

"tomorrow?"

The girl smiled and interrupted Sanita, "Wrong, it's today~"

"Why early?"

Sanita asked in surprise, alarm bells ringing in her heart:

"The Mirror Lake Festival is the best time. Without the moon phase and the amplifying effect of the lake, the ceremony would hardly be successful."

"Oh, my dear Sanita."

Priest Chris sat on the altar, her small legs swinging leisurely:

"If you are the one to preside over the ceremony, then we really need to wait until tomorrow."

"But this time, I will personally preside over the ceremony. I don't need any blessings. I am the core of the ceremony."

Sanita:!!!

"You personally presided over it? But you never said..."

"Because this was a last-minute decision I made."

Priest Chris answered bluntly, looking nonchalant.

"..."

The instant fear was like ice water pouring through Sanita's body.

Priest Chris is a tenth-level strongman. As long as she is well prepared, she can easily summon a supreme demon and stir up chaos anytime and anywhere.

Sanita's original plan was to do something when she was presiding over the ceremony, which would not only disrupt the ceremony but also achieve some of her own goals.

The plan has been prepared for a long time and every link has been carefully designed.

But if Priest Chris were to preside over the ceremony herself...

Thinking of the possible consequences, Sanita couldn't help but tremble slightly.

"Hehe, why are you scared?"

"Did my self-willed behavior cause you any trouble?"

Priest Chris jumped down from the altar, skipped in front of Sanita, looked up at her, and her eyes curved into two crescent moons.

Then, she pretended to be helpless, spread her hands and sighed:

"But there's nothing I can do. Splenda's plan has been in place for ten years, and there can't be any mistakes."

"So, I can only come to Lienia to practice first. They're all pretty much the same anyway."

"The ceremony will be held at the ancient altar by the lake."

Priest Chris continued, her tone as relaxed as if she were discussing a picnic, one small hand playing with a strand of her hair:

"There's no need to hide it. The strongest guard beside that little cutie is only at level eight. Who can stop me at level ten?"

"At midnight, when the moon is at its highest point, the ceremony will begin."

Just as Priest Chris said, she is invincible in today's Lienia.

Therefore, she could reveal all the information openly.

Sanita's mind raced, calculating the possibilities.

She must deliver the message to Lucius as soon as possible, but how can she leave the stronghold without arousing suspicion?

She had to tread carefully; Priest Chris was known for her keen perception.