Chapter 430: Identification

Although the duke is also a vassal of the king, no matter where the vassal comes from, there is always the possibility of refusing to execute a certain command from the lord.

Especially when the vassal is exceptionally powerful.

For example, the Earl of Ossen from the Wushan territory, and the Duke of Feluns, currently present in the grand hall, belong to the category of troublemakers.

After arguing for a long time, Brunor rubbed his temples.

He looked toward Jesus, who had remained silent throughout, and asked somewhat surprised, "Why, my dear brother, are you unusually quiet today?"

"I am merely contemplating your proposal, Your Majesty."

Jesus had not been thinking about attacking Trisia, but rather about how to sow chaos within the Auduin Kingdom.

He was not aiding Trisia Kingdom; he simply wanted to stir the waters and fish in troubled waters.

Jesus smiled faintly, "Of course, I rather agree with Feluns's suggestion; matters of attack should not be rushed."

Moonlight Valley already stood on Feluns's side.

Brunor was not surprised by this and turned to Randall Silva, who also had not spoken.

"What is the stance of the Amethyst Earl?"

Randall said, "The Amethyst Earldom will continue to fulfill our duties, providing sufficient magical energy arrows, magical energy cannons, and other weapons for the kingdom's campaigns."

The Silva family loved selling such things; who would buy them if there were no wars?

"To receive Mr. Berolla's support is my honor!"

Brunor held great respect for the Silva family, which boasted a grand magister.

Scanning the room, he saw that only the Wushan territory and the Amethyst Earldom clearly supported him, but Brunor did not consider this unacceptable.

Because the barons, viscounts, and others below would unconditionally heed his summons, and in the south, there were the Earl of Twin Peaks and the Viscount of Black Jade Bay, who would also support the attack.

Once the battle commenced, it would be total war.

Even though Feluns and others were currently evading responsibility, when enemies invaded their territories, they would be forced to join the fight.

"Ronin, you are also a Silver Moon Knight, capable of influencing the battle; what is your choice?" Brunor asked.

Ronin, as the future quasi-son-in-law and having reached an agreement yesterday, naturally made the same choice as Roulans.

"Your will is the direction in which Rapidstream Island advances!"

"Hmm!"

Brunor nodded with a smile, his gaze passing over Ronin and settling on Sophia. Actually, he had noticed Sophia from the start, but the occasion was not suitable for him to inquire.

"Is this beautiful lady the distinguished guest you mentioned wanting to meet?" At this moment, the timing was ripe.

Ronin stood up, "Yes, Your Majesty, her name is Sophia. She does not belong to the Orlant continent but comes from Crescent Continent across the sea."

Hmm?

Everyone was captivated by this statement, momentarily forgetting the previous debate.

"There is a continent across the sea?" Valgius was astonished.

Melun from Screaming Island firmly denied, "Impossible! With centuries of maritime experience in the Fleming family, this world only has our Orlant continent; there cannot be another continent! Ronin, deceiving everyone, what is your purpose?"

Jesus, however, flashed a hint of panic in his eyes, feeling as if sitting on pins and needles.

He wanted to leave, but now he could not possibly depart.

Ronin smiled and asked, "How can the Fleming family be so confident that your ships have traversed every corner of this world?"

Melun looked smug, "Over these years, we have dispatched fleets sailing east and west for months, eventually reaching a sea filled with endless storms and soul-shivering atmosphere. We believe that is the end of this world!"

"That is the Storm Sea!"

Sophia stood up and said, "Over a thousand years ago, the Great Sage Ariann slew the Storm Demon King Ferin on the sea. The demon king's remains and blood spilled into the ocean, forming the present Storm Sea."

As she spoke, she bowed to Brunor, "Sophia Siers, daughter of the King of Dawnlight City, greets the King of Auduin!"

Brunor, esteemed as a king, was momentarily bewildered; he did not expect that the person Ronin introduced brought information beyond expectations.

"Does Crescent Continent truly exist?" He sought answers from her expression.

Sophia nodded, "Yes, although people on Orlant continent have forgotten our existence, in Crescent Continent, Orlant is always familiarly referred to as 'Star Continent.'"

Melun chuckled, "If Crescent Continent lies within that forbidden sea, I wonder how you emerged?"

The Fleming family of Screaming Island has always symbolized maritime hegemony.

Sophia's appearance and the series of questions she raised challenged the authority of the Fleming family.

Thus, Melun persistently dwelled on this issue.

"We possess a dragon bone pearl crafted by a legendary mage, using its power to forcibly traverse the Storm Sea. However, even so, we lost many companions."

Legendary, Sage!

These two terms sharply caught Garret's attention, "What is a Sage?"

"Above legendary lies the Sage; the Sage's power can devastate heaven and earth!"

Garret was profoundly shocked; though a prince, he did not know the realm above legendary.

Now learning it is Sage-level, he realized his strength was far insufficient.

"Why did you risk life traversing the Storm Sea?"

Melun remained relentless, "Surely not to come and trade with us!"

Sophia took a deep breath and revealed that the minions of the Demon God had come to Orlant continent.

"The Mephistos of Wushan territory is the divine envoy of the Shadow Lord Salonis, and the Black Serpent City of Wushan territory is his creation!"

At this point, her tone became resolute, "Although Ossen was eliminated, Mephistos still survives, and his subordinates are now in this grand hall, among us!"

"What?"

Everyone was startled.

Brunor had conveyed some matters and the severity concerning the Soul Sorcerer clan to each noble; they knew the dangers and horrors of the Soul Sorcerer clan and strengthened inspections in their territories.

Yet now, this beautiful woman claimed that Soul Sorcerers had mingled among the kingdom's high nobles; even Brunor was somewhat shocked.

"Who is it?" Brunor urgently pursued.

Sophia looked toward Jesus; she chose to identify him publicly, wanting to see how Brunor would handle this matter, thereby deciding whether she would later lead Simon and others to assist Auduin in exterminating the Demon God's minions or agree to Ronin's earlier proposal to join Wushan territory.

She raised her hand, extending her slender, delicate index finger toward Jesus, "It is you, Earl Jesus of Moonlight Valley!"

"Impossible!"

Feluns, Andrea, and others immediately exclaimed.

They had gathered with Jesus over the past two days and noticed no abnormalities in him.

"You are certain, my dear brother Jesus Auduin is a member of the Soul Sorcerer clan?"

Brunor frowned; his gaze shifted between Sophia, Ronin, and Roulans, pondering whether there were hidden conspiracies within this matter.

Jesus felt extremely panicked internally but appeared calm outwardly.

"A ridiculous accusation!"

He sneered coldly, "Never mind the truth of the New Moon Continent—your accusation alone that I am a member of the Spectral Witch clan is absurd enough!"

As he spoke, Hessus's mind raced. Finally, he turned his gaze toward Ruane and Ronin.

A sudden flash of insight struck him, as if he had found a reason to absolve himself. (End of this chapter)