Chapter 740: Chapter 286: Impact Diffusion (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)
“Colonel Stanley, is Admiral Edward in? I have an important matter to report.” While saying this, Colin was planning to knock on the door.
“Colin, you are over forty years old, how can you still be so impetuous?” Colonel Stanley looked up at the forehead-sweating Colin and spoke indifferently.
As the secretary to Admiral Edward, if the admiral wasn’t resting, he naturally couldn’t go back to rest early either.
This was the downside of being a chief secretary; it was quite tough normally. Of course, typically, effort would be rewarded, and being Admiral Edward’s secretary was indeed a fast track to promotion.
“Colonel Stanley, this… I received urgent and confidential information from Olena. According to the rules, I must notify Admiral Edward immediately.”
Colin awkwardly lowered his hand.
As the vice minister of the intelligence hall, compared with Colonel Stanley, his position was nearly two ranks lower, so naturally, he spoke more cautiously.
“Admiral Edward has important guests, what is the matter exactly?” Stanley expressed his thoughts clearly without intending to make it difficult for Colin.
Because Archbishop Gomez had arrived that evening, as the head of the Mingster Province’s Divine Church, he certainly had important matters to discuss with Admiral Edward.
If it wasn’t something extremely urgent, then it would be just as well to report it after the archbishop had left.
Colin thought for a moment and, according to the rules, as Admiral Edward’s secretary, Stanley naturally had the authority to know information of a confidential level.
“Colonel Stanley, please take a look at this yourself. This content…” Colin was at a loss for words to describe the content.
Thus, he handed over the original document that Olena had sent to Stanley.
Stanley looked at Colin suspiciously, not knowing what Colin was implying, and immediately opened the letter, reading it swiftly.
Just a few seconds had passed, and his eyes widened, with an incredulous expression, as he stared at the letter in his hand.
Stanley looked at the letter and then at Colin, as if seeking confirmation.
Originally, he wanted to say, “How is this possible?”
But the problem was, the letter clearly stated that the recognition of the ancient hero of the Cult of the Black Flame, Mong, as an epic warrior wasn’t determined by Olena but directly declared by Prince Menia of the Imperial Guardians, known as the ‘Red Queen.’
Could Prince Menia of the Imperial Guardians make a mistake?
The possibility was almost nonexistent.
Then, the truth could only be one thing: this matter was most likely true.
“Although it was hard to believe when I received the information, I trust in Prince Menia’s judgment, and I trust that Olena would not report this to Admiral Edward without being certain.”
Seeing Colonel Stanley’s expression of shock and disbelief, yet having to believe it, Colin couldn’t help but internally laugh in amusement, thinking to himself, ‘Look, you’re also in your forties but just as unsteady.’
After listening, Stanley nodded thoughtfully.
Thinking it over, Stanley felt it was better to let Admiral Edward know about this matter immediately.
Given that it involved news about Prince Menia, Admiral Edward likely wouldn’t blame him because of this incident.
Meanwhile, inside Admiral Edward’s office.
Archbishop Gomez and Admiral Edward were sitting opposite each other, talking seriously.
“Old friend, based on the message you conveyed last time, in these two days, our operatives in Welsh County directly uprooted the Cult of the Black Flame there. After some interrogation, we managed to gather quite a bit of useful information.”
“Among the information, one piece you will surely find interesting is the reason or purpose of the Cult of the Black Flame’s recent activities in Meister County.”
At this point, Gomez paused.
“Old friend, I think you might want to request the Imperial Guardian’s intervention.” Archbishop Gomez said solemnly.
“Oh? Is the situation that severe? Does it require the Imperial Guardian’s intervention?” Edward’s expression became stern.
“I believe so. Because the ultimate goal of the Cult of the Black Flame seems to be the resurrection of an ancient cult warrior. Although it’s still unclear who exactly, their location is supposedly underground somewhere in Meister County.”
“An ancient cult warrior?” Admiral Edward looked puzzled.
“After all this time, even if they can still resurrect, the inevitable weakening of the soul’s essence couldn’t be avoided, right? How strong could they be?”
“Exactly, but even with the weakening, they would at least possess legendary-level strength, otherwise, the Cult of the Black Flame wouldn’t need to make such a fuss.” Gomez explained.
“Legendary? That indeed is a serious issue…” Admiral Edward said gravely.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
Just then, a knock on the door rang out inappropriately.
This caused Admiral Edward to frown slightly, saying with mild irritation, “Come in!”
Colonel Stanley stepped forward respectfully and said, “My lords, please forgive my intrusion. This is an urgent confidential letter sent by Vice Minister Olena of the Task Hall from Meister County.”
“Sir, I believe you need to see this immediately.”
Admiral Edward glanced at his secretary, Stanley. He knew that he was always composed, and knowing that he still interrupted knowing that Archbishop Gomez was a significant guest, there must be a good reason.