46 King of Angels

After the meeting with Trunsoest, the gods were still present in the white castle. They were talking about the angels under them and the impending war.

"There's a more pressing matter." Lilith said as her face became solemn. "And, we're avoiding it on purpose."

She looked around and noticed Leodero and Herabergan's solemn expressions, but Aucuces remained indifferent.

"That was never going to be avoided." As he turned to face Lilith, Aucuces replied. "I was planning to bring it up towards the end of the meeting, but it's not a problem now either."

"Adam, Angel of Imagination."

The room was filled with an unsettling silence, and the gods, who had previously seemed indifferent and nonchalant, suddenly had serious expressions.

"Adam is an enigma that even I can't comprehend." Herabergan spoke quietly.

"Truth be told, he may pose the greatest threat to our plans," Leodero stated solemnly. "Even Bethel pales in comparison, because we can understand Bethel's stance at least. But nothing is certain when it comes to Adam."

Badhiel agreed with a nod. "Adam's goals and intentions aren't as straightforward as he made them out to be. It's quite difficult to predict his next move or position, let alone whether he will participate in the upcoming war."

"Adam is in unknown area even to us..." Lilith observed as she spoke her opinion

"I believe it's safe to say, he will also be there in the impending war," Amanines said ethereally. "When Adam displayed the second blasphemy slate to many in the beginning of the epoch, he single-handedly guided history. So, he wouldn't want to miss such a historic event as a spectator."

Her words just added to the heaviness of the situation; the gods aren't scared of angel of imagination, but Adam, like Bethel, has the capacity to undermine their advantage.

Given that they are just facing two gods, it may appear to be excessive. But, killing a god has never been easy!

What's more, Sasrir isn't an ordinary god!

"Adam..." Finally, Aucuces spoke up. "He'll undoubtedly be present, as Amanines stated. If he chooses to oppose us, which I believe is quite unlikely. Even if it comes to it, I'll confront him and keep him from meddling with the war."

He already knew he'd be facing Adam in the war one way or another, so it didn't matter much to him in the end.

After hearing Aucuces' words, Lilith turned and stared at him with suprise. Others, particularly Leodero and Herabergan, were not much better, as they hadn't expected him to say such a thing.

Aucuces began speaking on the remaining issues before anyone else could ask more into this.

"Next, Medici and Ouroboros,"

The gods finally put their doubts and questions aside and focused on this after noticing his intentions.

"Ouroboros..." Lilith pondered. "The little guy Will is enough face Ouroboros..." She smiled as she thought of Will.

"Yes..." Herabergan concurred with Lilith. "I believe it is past time for that snake of mercury to repay us for the asylum we granted him."

Will Auceptin was nearly killed by the true creator and Ouroboros, when they managed to save him, then granted him asylum. He frequently assisted the angels of their churches in dealing with various external matters in order to repay them. However, until now, the six gods had not directly demanded anything to him.

"Ouroboros is a king of angels who lacks uniqueness. Will should be more than enough to face him," Badhiel said, nodding.

In accord, Leodero and Amanines remained silent.

"So, it's settled." After listening to their opinions, Aucuces pulled out a golden parchment from nowhere.

The order for Will Auceptin was written on the parchment, which they had just discussed.

He took a seal from his pocket and pressed it into the parchment. A golden sun insignia appeared on the edge of the parchment when he removed the seal.

The golden parchment then vanished in a flash of light, having been sent to Diana by Aucuces.

"Medici is different..." As he watched Aucuces finish, Leodero finally said something. "In war, no one below the gods and kings of angels can stand a chance against him. Even if a large number of angels were to besiege him, they would just perish under his sword."

Herabergan agreed with nod with Leodero on this, as they knew Medici better than the others.

On the battlefield, his madness is unrivalled. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to state that he has left nothing but destruction in his wake.

"Medici is indeed a bit tricky." Aucuces stated in vague terms. "But leave it to me to handle this. I've already have someone to deal with him."

"Are you referring to the new knowledge emperor under you?" Lilith inquired, surprised, for she had deduced this from his words.

"Yes." With a nod, Aucuces confirmed it.

"You are sending your archangel to death." With a frown, Badhiel muttered to Aucuces.

Because he and Aucuces are allies, he didn't hesitate to express his thoughts on the matter.

"I understand, Badhiel," Aucuces smiled. "However, I am aware of what I am doing."

He'd already planned a strategy for Medici and Diana. He will not send her to death. The knowledge emperor's power is complex, and he has already taught Diana how to fully utilise it. He will also bless her with the uniqueness of a hermit, which may help her even more in the battle.

Badhiel sighed and abandoned his attempt to persuade Aucuces.

"I only hope your plan didn't screw up in the end, Aucuces." Leodero chastised. "We can't afford any more chaos."

Aucuces ignored him and turned to face Amanises, who was staring at him deeply.

'What's the deal with her?' He was puzzled, but she gradually averted her gaze, as if nothing had happened.

Nonetheless, he drew his attention back to the important situation, rather than thinking about her.

"Most of the issues within Solomon Empire have now been considered by us." Aucuces finished as he looked around, "Only Bethel Abraham is left, so we'll have to wait a few more days. If he declines our order for his audience, we will still go ahead with our plans without any change."

"You think he'll say no..." Leodero was amazed.

"It's actually rather possible..." Lilith mused.

"Bethel Abraham could certainly do so." Aucuces gave a nod. "If it comes to that, I will personally go and meet him, while ensuring his position in the war; more importantly, Bethel Abraham will not be welcomed in the new empire that emerges." He said indifferently.

He's not going to let Bethel off the hook if he refuses even this. For them, the situation is already far too dire.

Aucuces continued in a light tone, after taking their silence as agreement.

"Let us now move on to the final issue."

"Salinger and Cheek."