"If we can initially master the Axis Sword Seal, perhaps we can use its power to nourish the soul. If we can go further and manipulate the Shadow Gate, it would be much more convenient."
Roger's hands didn't stop moving as he controlled his body to move swiftly.
...
Royal City.
Within the magnificent council hall, sat the Great Nobles at the pinnacle of power in the Servel Kingdom.
Yet at this moment, within the enclosed hall, these nobles, who usually maintained the so-called etiquette, were not much different from the citizens arguing in a tavern.
"War is impossible, it is never possible."
A middle-aged man with a neat mustache spoke loudly.
"If we initiate war, who will bear the enormous costs of war?"
"Is it you, Deguine, or is it you, Velock?"
"Let whoever wants to fight go ahead, but I absolutely disagree!"
"We all know how barren the land bordering the fortress is; even if we can win the war, the price we pay is far greater than what we gain!"
"Not fight?"
