Chapter 2336 Crow's Prophecy XII_3

"The Crow's Prophecy?" Gita asked with a hint of unease when he mentioned it.

Her complexion was still pale, reflecting on past events, she couldn't help but frown slightly. "That's a prophecy from the Qixue people, Brother Ade..." she bit her lip, expressing her concern, "What I summoned before was exactly the King of the Crows described in this prophecy, Terraqueous..."

"What's going on?" Fang Hong was taken aback.

"Sorry," Gita felt a bit guilty, "I heard that crows are the mark of the Lord of Storms, and people of the Crow's Claw Sanctuary generally revere these creatures, so I chose this prophecy. I didn't expect they would come because of it, am I causing more harm than good..."

Fang Hong couldn't help but find it a bit amusing, thinking this truly was causing more harm than good, now regardless of whether there's a descendant of the crows among them, the others would likely believe so.

However, he wasn't too worried. Regardless of what the others thought, they were already on opposing sides. He considered Gita's matter to be only a coincidence. After all, related legends about crows were few, and it's entirely possible for them to coincidentally find an ancient myth related to crows.

After comforting her with a few words, he asked, "Gita, do you know the prophecy, can you tell us about the descendants of the crows?"

Gita thought for a moment, then nodded, "The Crow's Prophecy describes a disaster... and judging by the current situation, this disaster might refer to the arrival of the Third Calamity Star. However, the Qixue people believe that within this disaster, there will be an only guide, which is the deity described in the prophecy, sleeping beneath the Abyssal Sea—the King of the Crows, Terraqueous."

"...and during the calamity's arrival, there will be seven descendants who wield its power, walking upon this world..."

Gita looked at Hilveld and spoke softly, "When the year of disaster arrives, descending among us are the seven descendants of shadow. Among them, some are cruel and bloodthirsty, bringing calamity, while others use wisdom to lead people through darkness, passing through the darkest hour."

"So the people at the Crow's Claw Sanctuary believe that Miss Hilveld is one of the seven descendants?" Parker asked in surprise upon hearing this, "So that's why they're giving us trouble, but I see no difference between Hilveld and ordinary people."

"You better keep your voice down, Parker," Elisa said, a bit irritated, "Otherwise, even if we have nothing to do with this prophecy, the related rumors will spread throughout the Northern Territory. The people at Crow's Claw Sanctuary may not be entirely correct, this could entirely just be an excuse, and what's more, this prophecy may not even be true."

Parker thought for a moment, wanting to rebut, but seeing Fang Hong's expression, he didn't dare to speak.

Actually, upon hearing this, Fang Hong already fully understood the intentions of the Crow's Claw Sanctuary. As long as they still believed in the prophecy, then the seven descendants wielding Terraqueous's power were bargaining chips they must hold. Therefore, their actions here were entirely understandable.

But that didn't mean he would accept it; whether Hilveld was a shadow's descendant or not, she is first and foremost a member of the Seven Seas Travel Group—and secondly, she is his girlfriend. He reached out to gently hold Hilveld's hand, indicating for her not to worry.

However, Hilveld appeared normal, not particularly concerned about such matters. She looked at her hand being held, only considering it as Fang Hong's sly way of taking advantage, and smiled slightly.

"Regardless," Elisa spoke again, "we've thoroughly offended the people at Crow's Claw Sanctuary this time; they definitely won't let it go. Once those knights revive and bring back news, they will soon come back for revenge. What should we do next, leave this place?"

But Fang Hong shook his head.

He paused, looking seriously at everyone, "Actually, this is what I was planning to discuss with you all."

Miss Nightingale looked at him unexpectedly.

But if it were the original Fang Hong, he might have chosen to leave. Anyway, the Crow's Claw Sanctuary people couldn't keep them there, they could simply leave.

However, from the moment he fought with those knights on the square, a strikingly different thought arose in his mind. Previously, he always avoided conflict, but whether it was with Crow's Claw Sanctuary or the Descendants of Flor or the Alliance, they always pressured him further.

One loss alone will not make these people stop; instead, it will embolden them. He's fought back in Fanric, Fenris, and even Istania, but one counterstrike does not solve the problem. The only time in history that forced the Descendants of Flor, the Rainbow Alliance, and even the Alliance to retreat was due to the broad Freedom Summoner Alliance at Mount Holy Pact.

But unfortunately, the Mount Holy Pact incident was only a flash in the pan.

However, that at least made him realize that the Seven Seas Travel Group had other paths. The questions he previously asked Su Changfeng stemmed from the pressing doubts in his heart.

Su Changfeng asked him what he understood, and what he realized was this simple truth—

He does not need to destroy the Alliance.

But he can make the Alliance have a harder time.

This might sound like a fantasy, but even defeating the Alliance, which also seemed like a fantasy, was something he had considered and even done, so this was not much to him. Fang Hong always thought he was a rather arrogant person, otherwise, he wouldn't have made those bold promises to Miss Sicape.

But not only did he make them, he is also steadily fulfilling them.

Now, he decides to undertake another major endeavor.

And at this moment, it was merely the beginning. Fang Hong thought this through, then turned back and addressed that direction, "Mr. 'Grey Whistle,' you and your 'Redeemers' didn't come to this place just to sell us a favor, did you?"

Blackbo immediately stepped forward, shaking his head, "Mr. Ade, those aren't my 'Redeemers,' I'm just one of them."

"That's not important," Fang Hong temporarily disregarded the origin of the 'Redeemers,' he only looked at the other and said, "I have an idea, which I guess might align with your purpose this trip."

Blackbo was slightly stunned, "Mr. Ade, please go ahead."

"Although the Sanctuary claims to protect the Northern Territory, it's clear some people don't seem to fall under this protection. I believe every person's right to survival is equal; since the Crow's Claw Sanctuary is unwilling to give those people, to give you an opportunity, you can completely seek an opportunity yourselves, can't you?"

The other party was completely stunned in place.

Fang Hong raised his head and looked into the distance, speaking softly, "The Sanctuary occupies a vast Northern Territory, but the refugees also need their own home. Therefore, I believe that the Crow's Claw Sanctuary continuing to stay here is already somewhat outdated."

Not only Blackbo, but Parker and Gita also widened their mouths, and Luo Hao almost thought he misheard, couldn't help but rub his ears.

Because such words were akin to publicly admitting rebellion, breaking away from the Kolin-Ishurian Kingdom.

Because everyone knew that the Crow's Claw Sanctuary had the Kingdom's endorsement—could such actions receive approval from Stargate Port? Even Elisa widened her eyes at her captain, though suddenly, she realized a nearly absurd possibility.

Hold on, although everyone subconsciously believed the Crow's Claw Sanctuary had the Kingdom's approval, because Elpaxin's silence at this time was itself a stance. Not to mention, even the two Grand Guild Alliances and the Alliances themselves didn't stand against it.

But it seems, indeed no one, nor any official force, ever stood to acknowledge, that the Crow's Claw Sanctuary's rule over the Northern Territory must be legitimate?

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