"Is that even real?" Jacob was looking at the crimson projection of the star watch with a hint of disbelief, just like any other person who had received this alert in the entire Lesser Galaxy of Taurus.
He even thought that the Star Hacker had hacked his Star Watch and was now messing with him, but he knew it was highly unlikely since they didn't have the technology to hack a 3-Star Privilege Star ID, and he knew it for a fact.
However, he didn't have to mull over it for much longer since a few moments later, the Star News flooded with chaos, and it was all about the same red alert that he had received. Apparently, he wasn't alone. Everyone who has a star ID and Star Watch received the same red alter at the same time, and now panic follows. Although not many didn't understand some names in the red alert, they were pretty sure about one thing: if the Ice Fiend Locust weren't dealt with, something terrible would be triggered!
Jacob's eyes shimmered with trepidation. He knew this red alert was authentic, and it seemed this 'Zodiac Plains Enforcement' was probably an existence far more terrifying than anything in the lesser galaxies. They held enough power to use the star network as they wished.
The most appalling factor was that they seemed to have ways to release the boundary between the star ocean and the lesser galaxy on a whim. He never thought that the threat of Ice Fiend Locust was this huge, and now he was vigilant and even afraid that this might draw the attention of Zodiac Plains Enforcement on him since he was the perpetrator behind this entire mess.
'Just when I thought things were going my way, something like this always popped up out of nowhere! I have to take action. I don't want to find out what this 'Reset' means, nor do I want to encounter those Zodiac Beasts hidden in the star ocean boundary.
'But I'm still quite curious why this extreme crap only triggered now? Last time I checked, the Ice Fiend Locust existed for a very long time, or could it be that they are attacking the conflict plains and winning with an overwhelming advantage?
'No, the Living and Dead Factions killed each other daily. There has to be something else I'm missing...' Jacob was deep in thought, and he even hesitated to inquire with Immortika. Knowing that he didn't have any solid clue, he knew the cursed book would only laugh it off and wouldn't provide an answer.
"Sir, Diminutive, and Veronica, with other members of Treaty, are requesting your presence." Autarch alerted him at this moment.
Jacob had saved some of Autarch's puppets, and now they were scattered in the holy mountain range and worked as Jacob's eyes and ears; they were convenient to have.
"They are most likely here for the red alert as well...' Jacob easily guessed the reason behind their sudden visit, "Alright, lead him to the meeting room; I'll be there shortly."
Jacob stood up and was about to head towards the chapel when he suddenly looked towards Elia, who was still in deep slumber. A dark, devilish mark was pulsing over her forehead.
After hesitating for a while, he decided to take her with him in the infinity pendant because he knew things were about to get chaotic and didn't want to lose his investment.
In the grand chapel, all the members of Treaty of Legends' soul puppets were gathered, and everyone wore grave expressions since they had all received the red alert.
Some of them were even indignant because they knew the person responsible for this startling event was coming. If they could, they would've already reported Jacob to whoever was behind that red alert.
At this moment, Jacob entered the chapel and took his imposing throne. He could sense hostility in the air, especially from the white-haired elf Skyfall and the giant Vermont, whom he squashed like a bug, but it was extremely well hidden since he knew Jacob's terrifying
means.
Lastly, Jacob's attention was drawn to the barbarian, who gave him a peculiar feeling that he couldn't put his finger on, and he knew they had met for the first time.
Nonetheless, he didn't have time to dwell on these little matters and gravely said, "I presumed you have received the same notification?"
"Indeed, and we are here to seek your opinion on it, Your Excellency," Diminutive replied in an impassive tone.
"If you want my opinion, then it's pretty simple. Since we are given 3000 days to deal with the Ice Fiend Locusts, I say this matter is simply resolved," Jacob replied, not revealing his own discomfort.
"I don't think it's going to be easy, Sir," Samara spoke in a grave tone. "The fog island under the Locust Queen is a mysterious treasure that can stop even my spiritual attacks, and we have yet to get close enough to find its physical defense."
Jacob was startled since it was his first time hearing about this matter. He couldn't help but think about the fluting island, which seemed more like a flying vessel that the Queen Ice Fiend Locust could drag around on her whims. But he didn't expect it to be a defensive treasure that could even block a Quasi Legend's spiritual attack.
"She's right." Veronica nodded as she gravely said, "Not only the island, but there are extremely powerful, probably Quasi Legend Rank Locusts guarding the island, and they would kill anything coming towards the island, not to mention there should be few thousand locusts below the Quasi Legend Rank hiding on the island to protect the Locust Queen. After all, only Unique Rank can enter the conflict plains, so the Locust Queen wasn't able to utilize her entire army's might. Underestimating them could be fatal."
'I've already predicted this much since I was about to make a move against those three steps of legend locusts... but the island is a real problem.' Jacob thought with a gloomy look in his eyes.
Before he could speak, Skyfall suddenly came forward and asked, in a neutral tone, "I want to ask something from Mister Crimson."
Jacob's eyes narrowed slightly, and the members of the treaty shook their heads in exasperation as if they knew trouble was coming.
"Ask away."
"Will Mister Crimson move personally this time? After all, this entire scenario is because of you." Skyfall didn't mince his words at all. Furthermore, he wasn't here with his original body, so he became even more bold.
"Skyfall!" Veronica was shocked because of Skyfall's blunt disrespect.
After all, among everyone here, she knew more about Diminutive strength, and Jacob was someone that even Diminutive didn't dare offend, yet the arrogant idiot had no fear.
On the other hand, Diminutive's lips rose ever so slightly as if he was extremely elated about watching Skyfall playing with tiger's whiskers.
"It's alright." Jacob dismissively said before he looked towards Skyfall and replied, "You're right; this is happening because of me. But do you think I haven't expected it?"
Jacob's words instantly shocked everyone, while Asher secretly panicked as many speculations about Crimson's identity started to rise in his heart.
"Then why?" Skyfall asked with disbelief.
"Because if I had killed the Locust Queen sooner, would the Star Network give me anything in return?" Jacob asked again, and his voice was filled with deep meaning.
At this moment, even Diminutive and Asher were startled as realization dawned on them, and
a chill ran down their spines because if it was true, then Jacob knew about everything and deliberately led them to this point. He was truly a terrifying being, and they started to wonder if they were even playing on the same field as him.
Seeing that his bluff worked, Jacob hit while the iron was hot, and his next words directly
moved the tides exactly where he wanted them; he curtly declared, "So, my answer to you is,
I'll be personally making a move this time, and I'll be the one to kill the Locust Queen. You guys don't need to interfere anymore!"