Chapter 584 - 582: The Knight Order Is About to March Again
"Ms Meilina is bringing over the Law Enforcement Knight Order?"
Upon arriving at the Southern Border City, Vanessa was taken aback.
Is Ms Meilina so idle?
She had just returned from the Blue Dragon Empire’s border not long ago, and now she’s preparing to stir up ’trouble’ at the Elf Race border?
The bishop of the Southern Divine Hall said, "It shouldn’t be for invading the Elf Race, but because the pollution coming from the Elf Forest has spread quite far, and it’s likely to reach Ista territory. The Law Enforcement Knight Order’s primary duty is to resolve issues involving heresy and pollution, so their arrival is understandable."
Vanessa nodded, "That’s true, I thought they would use the Holy Daughter as an excuse to pressure the Elf Race again, like last time."
The bishop showed a strange smile, "You never know, if the conditions are right, Ms Meilina might come once more."
It’s the same tactic—if it’s effective, it can be used again.
Of course, the Elf Race might be more prepared this time.
"Has Ms Meilina integrated the army over here already?"
"I don’t know. They should arrive soon, Bishop Vanessa, come with me to welcome them."
Vanessa suppressed her inner concerns, nodded, and followed the bishop to the location of the Directional Teleporter.
The Directional Teleporter in the Border City is larger than those in regular cities; it can accommodate a thousand people in a single teleportation. However, typically only a small portion is activated, and the areas designated for transporting troops or strategic mages are restricted from public use.
At this time, besides the bishop and Vanessa, City Lord Puniel of the Southern Border City also arrived.
He greeted Vanessa and the bishop with a nod, "You’ve come, I was just about to notify Bishop Vanessa, didn’t expect you to arrive early."
"City Lord, how many from the Law Enforcement Knight Order are coming this time?"
"Only about a thousand, not as many as that time with the Blue Dragon Empire," said Puniel.
"A thousand..."
A thousand is clearly insufficient to achieve the goal of overwhelming military force.
Previously, when the Law Enforcement Knight Order exercised full military power, tens of thousands formed formations to counter Tier Four and above mages at the border, imposing an overwhelming pressure on the Blue Dragon Empire.
Formations consisting of tens of thousands of Tier Three minimum to Tier Five maximum mages, even Tier Seven mages would have to avoid them.
"A thousand should only be here to monitor the border pollution," said the bishop.
Puniel nodded, "It seems so, yes, they’re arriving soon."
After waiting for a long time, accompanied by the flash of teleportation light, a large number of knights appeared within the Directional Teleporter.
Puniel and the other two approached and greeted Ms Meilina, who was at the forefront.
Ms Meilina asked, "So, has the pollution reached the border?"
"Not yet. According to the border observation mages’ judgment, it’s expected to arrive around noon tomorrow."
Ms Meilina nodded, "Our arrival is timely."
Since acquiring the publicly available special purification magic from Hilia, Ms Meilina is now brimming with confidence against pollution and heresy.
However, ever since the Deep Sea Mutual Aid Association’s headquarters was eliminated, all heresy within Ista was so frightened they dared not surface, leaving Meilina with no opportunity to utilize it.
Within the entire Law Enforcement Knight Order, only about 100 people can use the special purification magic.
Of these 100 or so individuals, Ms Meilina brought half.
Among them, Meilina and the Tier Five squad leaders had successfully learned the special purification magic.
As high-tier mages, their spell-learning capability is naturally unmatched by lower-tier mages; the special purification magic is very unique, but it is not unlearnable.
Now, learning of the sudden disaster in the Elf Forest, completely shrouded by pollution, Meilina realized she finally had the chance to showcase her skills using the special purification magic.
Thus, upon receiving the news, she quickly sought approval from the Holy Master, then promptly rallied the vanguard force, decisively teleporting to the Southern Border City via the Directional Teleporter.
While Ms Meilina directed the orderly exit of knights from the Directional Teleporter, Vanessa hesitated and stepped forward, saying, "Ms Meilina, I have an impertinent request."
Ms Meilina looked at Vanessa and nodded warmly, "Go ahead."
Vanessa is the mother of Hilia, and Meilina holds a great affection for a mother who can raise such a formidable mage as Hilia.
With Hilia’s demonstrated talent for advancement, she could potentially surpass human limits, reaching the elusive Tier Seven in the future.
Meilina saw promise in Hilia’s future potential and is now striving to build a strong relationship with her.
With Hilia’s rapport at an impasse, perhaps a breakthrough could be made through her mother.
Despite Vanessa being merely a Tier Four mage, Meilina didn’t mind.
Vanessa hesitated for a moment, then said, "I would like to go with you and observe the situation of the pollution."
Ms Meilina paused, then said, "From the messages transmitted by the Elf Race, the pollution seems complicated; even a Tier Four might not be completely safe. Bishop Vanessa, are you certain you want to come along?"
Vanessa nodded, "I’ve also learned the special purification magic, perhaps I can help."
"Alright, in that case, you may join us."
Ms Meilina agreed.
Having one more mage capable of using the special purification magic could expand the scope of counteraction.
Additionally, Ms Meilina received covert instructions from the Holy Master and the Emperor.
For instance, if the Elf Race ultimately cannot resolve the pollution, they could continue to send troops to the border, citing their inability to resolve the pollution that could lead to the entire world’s suffocation in pollution, thereby ’helping’ them solve the problem.
These matters Ms Meilina didn’t disclose, even among the Law Enforcement Knight Order, only a few grand squad leaders were privy to them.
Under the arrangement by Ms Meilina and Puniel, over a thousand people left the Southern Border City in batches. Such personnel movement generally doesn’t attract much attention or cause a stir.
However, Ms Meilina instructed Puniel to manufacture some events, attracting many foreign tourists within the Southern Border City, pretending to inadvertently let them know the Law Enforcement Knight Order was heading to the border to handle pollution from the Elf Race.
This event, under special instruction, naturally relayed back to the Elf Race.
Ms Meilina was temporarily unaware of the internal reaction within the Elf Race.
Upon arriving at the border region, Ms Meilina directed the Law Enforcement Knight Order to set up camp.
At this moment, she suddenly received a special communication.
Another Holy Daughter candidate, Benovia, unexpectedly contacted her.
"Good day, Ms Meilina. I request permission to travel to the border to assist in handling the pollution, I have obtained the Holy Master’s consent. May I proceed?"
Ms Meilina raised an eyebrow, "What is your purpose here?"
Benovia blinked, "I received divine insight; perhaps this pollution invasion is not so straightforward. The gods instructed me to observe the situation firsthand."
Ms Meilina, speechless, said, "You’re sounding increasingly like Hilia now. Well, come if you want, it’s a chance for the Holy Court to witness your changes post-advancement."
"Alright,"
Benovia smiled gently.
Even though Ms Meilina didn’t believe it, Benovia did indeed receive a divine oracle.