"[The Answer of Saint Archer Skyfeather]"
"Mission Difficulty: Hell Level!"
"Pre-mission 1: Control Celestial Fortress 2/6 (Power Chamber/God-Emperor Palace)"
"Pre-mission 2: You need to give Skyfeather an answer. If correct, you will gain control over the watchtower."
"Hint: Completing these missions will give you a chance to uncover the powerful mystery of The Divine Legion."
Skyfeather's face lit up with joy, and she looked at Orson with excitement, as if hoping to hear some kind of answer.
Upon hearing this, Orson's heart raced. Not only had he met the God-Emperor, he had nearly been killed by the soul of that very God-Emperor.
"Yes, I saw him." Orson nodded indifferently.
"What did he say to you? Did he... mention me?" Skyfeather eagerly asked.
Looking at Skyfeather, who seemed entirely consumed by her emotions, Orson hesitated before deciding not to respond immediately.
This was a trap question.
Orson quickly considered the situation in his mind. This hidden mission was very attractive. The Divine Legion had once pacified two massive imperial wars. If a player didn't understand the dark truth of Infinite Dimensions and the God-Emperor Gaedashiram, they could easily make a wrong judgment.
After all, the Forbidden Magic earring Orson wore was called [God-Emperor's Token of Love], indicating that his relationship with the God-Emperor was far from ordinary.
Naturally, Orson was inclined to go along with Skyfeather's question and give her the answer she wanted.
For instance: "Of course, he mentioned you and said he loved you deeply."
Or perhaps: "He even asked if you were eating well, sleeping soundly?"
However, there was a key detail in Pre-mission 2: [Give Skyfeather the correct answer], not [the answer she wants].
There was an obvious difference between the two.
"Unfortunately, he didn't mention you." Orson said flatly, confident in his reasoning, but he still raised his Heavenly Fire Staff.
"Is that so?" Skyfeather's face showed a flicker of dissatisfaction, but she quickly regained her composure and looked directly at Orson.
"Adventurer, you didn't disappoint the great God-Emperor. You are now qualified to inherit the Celestial Fortress."
"Well, that's... that's right." Orson raised an eyebrow, a cold smile curling within him. "If it weren't for my overwhelming celestial power, I might've fallen into his trap!"
A trace of sorrow appeared on Skyfeather's face, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears as she murmured, "He fought all his life, and truly, there was no room for me in his eyes. Yet, I was willing to follow him, until... my soul faded into nothingness."
Skyfeather's lips curled into a faint smile, seemingly lost in memories, whispering, "We will meet again in the next reincarnation, Gaedashiram."
"You gave the correct answer!" "You have gained control of the watchtower!" "Hidden mission updated!" "[The Divine Legion Treasure]" "Pre-mission progress: 1/2"
A series of prompt sounds echoed, and Orson let out a long breath, his analysis of the situation proving to be nearly correct.
Who was the God-Emperor? One of the highest beings in Infinite Dimensions with immense luck. He had dared to embed a Super God-grade Soul Seal into the God-Emperor's sword, attempting to claim it for himself and pass it down to his descendants. He was a ruthless conqueror.
Love and romance were too distant for him—he was purely a conqueror.
However, as he watched Skyfeather turn and fade into a dissipating light, her soul fading like a trail of falling stars, Orson felt a stir in his heart. Her final moments, full of hope to reunite with the God-Emperor in another world, struck him.
"Is this the fate of those close to conquerors?" Orson asked himself.
Sienna's image unconsciously appeared in his mind, and he tightened his grip on the staff.
For other players, Infinite Dimensions was just a game, but for him, it represented everything to come.
At the same time, Orson recalled the words of the Dark Dragon King, Rebellion:
"I'm walking down a road to nowhere…"
Orson's eyes turned cold as steel, and his heart quivered: "Even if the road ahead is a cliff, I, Orson, will carve a blood-soaked path through the corpses of demons to the sky!"
Madman: "Damn, you're fast? We just started and you're already done?"
Absolute Kid: "Stop talking! Get your assassin kid to hurry up, Iron Cavalry, don't bother defending, I'll just use full power to smash this boss!"
Then, Orson joined the battle, activating Whisper of the Wind for attack speed increase, and began blasting the remaining three strategic points with magic balls.
With his involvement, the Godslayer Alliance's output efficiency skyrocketed. Everyone focused on the countdown, slashing with battle blades and casting spells like madmen.
Countdown: 40 seconds!
…
As the Awakening·Judgment Flame exploded, the last Soul of Heroes boss fell. The crowd paused for a moment, then cheered like they had narrowly escaped death.
This battle had been incredibly tough. The once nearly ten-thousand-strong alliance was now down to fewer than ten.
Heartbroken Loli: "It wasn't easy... Wuwu, it really wasn't easy. We actually did it!"
Dancing Giant Boobs's eyes were red as she ran forward and hugged Heartbroken Loli, crying.
Even though they knew it was just a game, the immersive experience was so intense that it felt as though they were living in another world.
Fighting alongside teammates, battling to the last man, no one in the Godslayer Army gave up, and no one was a coward!
This unprecedented experience was intoxicating, like living another life in a world of swords and magic.
Ultimate Sweetheart: "That priest named Absolute Kid is pretty good, let's team up sometime!"
Absolute Kid: "Look at you, I like women like you! Thick blood, high attack, so strong!"
Ultimate Sweetheart: "Even though you're a 'Dad Bod,' your output is insane! I really like you!"
Absolute Kid gazed at Ultimate Sweetheart with fiery eyes, and she looked back at him. They made their way through the crowd, both eager for a kiss to fulfill their desires.
However, suddenly two hands shot out, blocking their path. Someone immediately lost their temper.
ShatteredCrown: "No way! I swear you two don't match, Ultimate Sweetheart, have some dignity!"
ShatteredCrown lowered his voice and glared at Absolute Kid: "And you, perverted 'Dad Bod'... After we're done, I'll make you wish you'd never been born!"
"Damn..."
Just as everyone was joking around, Madman cleared his throat and interrupted them: "Hey, anyone with a flying mount, I suggest you leave now."
Drunken Dream: "Is there another problem?"
Nearby, Nightshade awkwardly smiled: "Sorry about that, for the players who died, each will get a 100 gold compensation. Madman's treating."
Madman shot him a furious glare: "Damn it, do you think I'm a professional coin dispenser? The guild's been emptied out by you!"
The others exchanged looks, all winking at the commander Madman, their expressions unmistakable.
"Wow!!!"
Before anyone could understand what Nightshade meant, a monstrous, blood-covered face suddenly poked out from the armory door.
"Is there barbecue hiding here? The smell is pretty good! Slurp, slurp…"
The goblin warlord Pajero popped his head out, and just as the group relaxed, their hearts sank again.
"Tell me this isn't real…" A Moonlight Guild player's face turned pale, abandoning his knight's shield, and ran off in terror.
In just a few minutes, a horde of fallen NPCs was wiped out by the warlord.
His bloated, green belly swelled several times, looking like a massive super-eater!
"Well, to be exact, they're either squashing, licking off, or roasting us... It all depends on the warlord's mood," Nightshade explained, his smile stiff.
Dancing Giant Boobs and Heartbroken Loli, along with other lifestyle players, immediately fled, climbing onto the backs of Empress and ShatteredCrown's The Flame Dragon warbeasts: "Go! Hurry!"
"I want to eat everything!!"
"Slurp, slurp..."
Not long after, over 400 players were reduced in numbers again, with fewer than 100 left to fly out alive.
"If you don't behave, next time I'll send in a goblin warlord directly."
Orson muttered to himself, looking at the warlord who was treating the players like peanuts.
Riding the Crimson Lizard King, he shielded everyone from the destruction beam, and several dragons with low health managed to survive.
"Countdown complete!"
With all strategic points captured, the goblin warlord's killing spree ended, and Orson finally relaxed his tense grip.
Next, there would be no doubt—an accounting of hostile forces!
Whether they were player guilds, Infinite Dimensions professional guilds, or Cain's accomplices...
All who dared step onto the God-Emperor's fortress would savor the arrival of Judgment Day!
"Global Announcement: US Region player Orgod, leading the [Godslayer] guild and its allies [Moonlight Guild], [The King Family], and [Supreme Guild], successfully seized and took control of God-Emperor Gaedashiram's legacy: [Celestial Fortress]!"
"Reward..."