From Secret Clan to the Divine Dynasty

The Romann family, after taking their share of the spoils of war, decided to return to their own family’s domain to prepare for the many things that lie ahead.

Everyone knew that not everything in Cyart had come to a complete end yet.

However, the curtain on the war was about to rise.

The sudden death of Amos dealt a heavy blow to both Aldrich and Ariel, and even though the war was almost a complete victory, neither felt any joy.

“If I had a choice, I would much rather have died in place of the young…” Aldrich said calmly and seriously as he left.

Zayne, on the other hand, was quite pleased, for he knew in his heart that he had finally avenged the “Thunderous Monarch.”

The longing of many years had finally been fulfilled.

Zayne knew his revenge was over.

“My lord, I have succeeded…”

The reconstruction of Nasir City began swiftly.

The Consecution Extraordinary Exponents of the Path of Forging started to show off their abilities, which easily took effect in this regard, rebuilding the city at an incredibly fast pace.

However, even if the city’s structures could be reshaped, the citizens who had died could not return.

The entire city had suffered heavy casualties in the final stages of the battle, and every family in Nasir had been heavily struck. The flames of vengeance quickly ignited in the deepest recesses of their hearts.

They all spoke of striking back!

Strike back they must!

Eradicate the Adley Royal Family of Southern Siyate completely!

The new Queen Peggy Adler, supported by the Fischer and Romann families, was the legitimate ruler; she was the one who truly cared for and cherished the people of Cyart!

The Fischer family immediately promised the citizens of Nasir City that they would fully counterattack the south and unify Cyart as soon as possible!

Soon after, a tall, elderly man in a blue robe came to Nasir City.

Simon Howard, originating from Lorne, known to people as “Pitch Black Tidal Surge.”

The Cardinal of the Tempest Church.

He was one of the three most powerful men in the entire Tempest Church, and also the most senior of the three Cardinal Priests of the Tempest.

In a sense, Simon Howard was the acting Pope of the Tempest Church in the East, a man of high esteem.

“This city has truly been through a lot of tribulations over the decades…”

The tall, old man in a blue robe floated slowly down from the sky; Christine and Darren of the Fischer family, along with Zayne who had stayed behind temporarily, immediately came to greet him.

“You’ve finally arrived!”

Zayne began to recount the events of the past few days with a smile, inevitably adding some exaggerations and omissions, all tiny details beneficial to the Fischer and Romann families, but he dared not lie about the overall direction.

“So that’s how it is, is it?”

The Cardinal Simon listened to the whole story from Zayne and then slowly nodded. In fact, he had long been aware of most of the situation here, but he still needed a detailed report from Zayne and the others.

“I will contact the Pope of the Salvation Church regarding the Adley Royal Family, the Words of Tranquility, and the Stars Embrace Order. These matters are indeed important.”

He then turned to look at the members of the Fischer family and spoke slowly and calmly.

“Fischer, Romann, the fact that your families have eliminated the Wordless Elder is indeed a great achievement. Rest assured, the Tempest Church will find a way to reward you; we will not let the children of God suffer.”

Simon left soon after, and Zayne followed suit shortly thereafter.

Darren watched as the old man left, his thoughts turning inward.

“Such a condescending demeanor just now.”

“The most powerful man in the Eastern Four Kingdoms, at least in appearance, must be him and the ruler of Carnia. No, in this world the authority of the Church still trumps that of royalty…”

“Even though those false gods are no more.”

——

Byrne lay in his bedroom, old and wrinkled, feeling an unprecedented weakness, aging, and not even wanting to move one bit.

So it is.

Am I approaching my end?

All of a sudden, he recalled the Precise Prophecy from Karno ten years ago.

He was to die due to his life being drained… it seemed as if the prophecy was postponed time and again, but the final outcome didn’t change.

“No, the fate of the Fischer family’s demise has changed, and that’s enough.”

After taking a deep breath, the thought of his deceased daughter Lilian brought a cutting pain to his heart, but then the arrival of Irene brought him comfort and relief.

That’s right.

Lilian has gone to meet the great Lord of the Lost, and I should be happy for her.

The members of the Fischer family indeed have a place to go after death; this is without question. So I need not be overly concerned with death itself.

Byrne suddenly allowed himself a slight smile, his eyes showing a hint of release.

“Heh, I’ll be seeing them soon too…”

At that moment, the door opened, and several members of the Fischer family entered, their expressions varied.

Chris, who was pushing a wheelchair with Christine seated in it, Darren following close behind, and last to come in was a black-haired young man in white.

The youth was slender and seemed as though a strong gust of wind could easily sway him. His clear but slightly melancholic eyes habitually lowered, as if he was afraid of directly facing the world.

He was one of Darren’s sons.

Archer.

He was the new High Priest of the Dawn Church.

Although he was only in his teens, very young, and had only reached the 2nd Rank on the Path of Divine Sacrifice, the first-generation High Priest was also chosen by the gods at a young age.

The Divine Oracle that the Lord of the Lost chose for Archer was heard by both Byrne and Chris, so no one doubted it.

Since he was the High Priest personally chosen by the Lord of the Lost, no one would question his legitimacy, and Archer’s position was a hundred times firmer than steel adamant.

Yet the youth himself seemed somewhat confused and helpless. Although he was on the Path of Divine Sacrifice, he had only truly become a devout person when the black stone stele had appeared not long ago.

Archer never doubted the choice of the Lord of the Lost, but deep in his heart, he doubted himself and whether he could truly fulfill the duties of High Priest.

“Can I really do it?”

“Do I truly qualify?”

His personality was full of timidity and unease. Whenever he faced a crowd or needed to speak his mind, he would subconsciously retreat, his hands involuntarily intertwining and his knuckles turning slightly white from nervousness.

Byrne, who sat up weakly in bed, showed a faint smile on his face as he gazed intently at his grandson Archer.

“Don’t be confused, Archer. Let go and just do it. The God chose you for a reason.”

“Yes, grandfather.”

Archer frowned slightly, obviously still having trouble accepting the drastic change in status.

But Byrne thought that was okay, what he needed was just time.

As a child, he had also grown up slowly, and Archer was still just a teenager. And now the Fischer family was able to give him enough time to grow.

“Father.”

Darren, now over fifty, walked past his son to stand in front of his father Byrne, gazing at him calmly, his emotions complex as he grasped his father’s aged hand.

“The Fischers will be our responsibility from now on.”

“I swear to you.”

The look in his eyes gradually deepened.

“Whether it’s revenge against the Adley Royal Family and the major domestic families or the Rhea People, it will be our generation that accomplishes it!”

Byrne nodded gently, saying with great earnestness:

“Felix and Helen, Hecate, Arte, Delia, they still need to grow, and we all know about Karno’s situation; he’s likely left Nasir City by now… So the family is counting on you, Chris, and Christine.”

“The Dawn Church also needs you to build it together to make it better. I believe that with the power and will deep in your hearts, you will certainly do better than I did.”

He paused, then looking towards Chris, he continued:

“The great Lord of the Lost has awakened. Our most important task now is to support Chris as he ascends to the 6th Rank and to bring those who already wield the 4th Rank Power of Consecution to the new 5th Rank.”

Chris nodded lightly, signaling he had made adequate preparations.

Byrne went on to say, “Yeager is an ambitious man, but in those ten years, he hasn’t done anything extreme. Now that the great Lord of the Lost is with us, he would never betray us, so you can use him with confidence.”

“The Romann family will continue to ally with us as long as Lord Aldrich is alive, unless faced with a choice to survive either their family or the Fischers. Otherwise, Lord Aldrich would not betray us.”

“Bishop Zane may appear cold and venomous on the surface, but is actually very emotional. However, remember that he alone does not represent the attitude of the Tempest Church; you cannot trust the Church completely.”

“Besides the Romann family and Zane, the other major families in Siyate are all opportunists. Since we have won the war, they will naturally follow us. Going forward, do not worry about the domestic families too much; it is more important to be aware of the influence of outside forces.”

“Whether it’s the Empire of Lorne or the Seven Stars, or the Six Great True Gods Churches, they remain the true rulers of the world. Even if the Fischer family grows strong, it must still be conscious of surviving in the gaps. Caution is of the utmost importance; we cannot become arrogant.”

“And most importantly, the secret about Him must continue to be protected well.”

He paused, then spoke in a slower, more somber tone:

“As for the Adley Royal Family, except for Peggy, all must be executed, not one spared. Then have the members of the Fischer family marry Peggy. Once she has had children, she can rest.”

“However, aside from that, try to kill less. Remember, Darren, when you attack Rhea, do not think about committing acts of racial extermination.”

Darren remained silent, his gaze flickering, before finally nodding in agreement with his father.

“Christine.”

Byrne looked up at Christine, took a deep breath, and said very seriously:

“I hope that you will take over as the Fischer family patriarch.”

Christine, in the wheelchair, was momentarily stunned.

“Why me? Not Darren…”

Byrne calmly continued. Continue your adventure at empire

“Over the years you’ve established and perfected rules and regulations, and handled all manners of daily affairs, something we’ve all seen. You are more suitable than Darren to become the new family head.”

Darren also nodded towards Christine, saying calmly, “Although those rules are annoying, I’m not a child. Christine, you’re indeed more suitable than me.”

Christine no longer refused, but spoke:

“Rest assured, I will ensure the Fischer family continues to develop and grow stronger… and I will also fulfill all His Divine Oracles.”

Byrne then discussed many more details with them. Throughout the conversation, Chris remained silent, but his eyes were always fixed on him.

As evening approached and his voice grew weaker, Byrne said,

“It’s about time…”

“You all have worked hard during this time. I’m sorry; I’m a bit tired and would like to rest alone for a while.”

Suddenly feeling extremely weary, Byrne just wanted to sleep for a long time.