Chapter 167: The Strategic Assault on Kari City

The next morning, Bai Yu awoke early. Indeed, she hadn’t slept a wink.

Much like Ellie Roth, who was deep in meditation, Bai Yu had spent the night on the chair, diligently stabilizing her spiritual core. Having just achieved a breakthrough, it was crucial to prevent any adverse effects on her body from the surge in spiritual power.

Ellie Roth, on the other hand, appeared remarkably refreshed, a testament to the apparent efficacy of her meditation.

Bai Yu wondered if this technique could be shared with others, secretly hoping to learn it herself. After all, who wouldn’t desire the ability to rest without needing to sleep?

Leaving the room, Bai Yu followed Laika directly to the conference room.

The ‘conference room’ was merely a larger space within the underground stronghold. Given their current location, having such a sizable table was already a luxury.

Bai Yu and Ellie Roth naturally took the main seats, as they were the primary combatants. Their involvement was essential for any planning and command decisions.

After all, Bai Yu couldn’t simply fight without contributing to strategy. Her relationship with God’s Great Enemy was one of cooperation, not mere servitude.

“Lady Bai Yu, what happened to your hair?”

Laika observed the ends of Bai Yu’s hair, which had taken on a faint black tint, diverging from their original silvery-white.

“Oh, you mean this?”

Bai Yu playfully twirled her long hair. She rarely trimmed it, yet it always seemed to maintain a perfect, elegant appearance. Perhaps this was a peculiar trait of Witches; she never needed to manage her hair, and styling it was always effortless. Currently, this look suited her best.

“Yes, I recall Lady Bai Yu’s hair wasn’t this color yesterday.”

Laika rubbed her eyes, gazing at Bai Yu’s hair in disbelief. Had she misremembered, or had Bai Yu’s hair truly changed? She was certain it had been entirely silvery-white yesterday.

“It’s a special ability of mine,” Bai Yu explained. “Just consider it a unique trait of Transcendent beings.”

As Bai Yu manipulated the spiritual core within her body, her hair instantly reverted to its pure silvery-white hue.

Laika’s eyes widened in astonishment. This seemingly magical ability left her utterly stunned. Could Transcendent beings beyond the wall possess such powers? She yearned for such an ability herself.

Laika lowered her gaze to her own flaxen hair, feeling a pang of inferiority. Bai Yu resembled a princess from a fairytale, while she felt like a simple country girl, utterly incomparable.

Seeing Laika’s expression, Bai Yu shook her head gently and caressed Laika’s cheek.

“Don’t overthink it, Laika. Once we leave this place, there are many ways to change your hair color outside, and beautiful clothes too! We can buy them together then.”

Bai Yu spoke with tender reassurance.

“Really? And beautiful clothes, like what Lady Bai Yu wears?”

Laika’s voice held a hint of excitement. Even among nobles, she had never seen such exquisite dresses as the one Bai Yu wore.

“Of course! It’s a promise.”

Bai Yu and Laika linked pinkies like children, much to Bai Yu’s surprise, as she realized this place also shared the tradition of pinky promises. Could she truly embrace this role with genuine emotion?

This was merely a brief interlude. Once everyone had gathered in the conference room, Resse, as the leader, began to speak. Since Bai Yu couldn’t understand their language, she had to wait until the discussions concluded before Laika could translate for her and Ellie Roth.

Ellie Roth maintained her usual cold, expressionless demeanor. Apart from Bai Yu and Laika, everyone else kept their distance from her. Unlike Bai Yu’s harmless and endearing appearance, Ellie Roth exuded an undeniable sharpness. Both her gaze and aura carried a palpable sense of danger.

Bai Yu sometimes wished she could be as cool as Ellie Roth, but her own innate appearance made such a default state impossible. Yet, in battle, she transformed completely. Those who had underestimated Bai Yu based on her looks had long since found their graves overgrown with grass, several meters high.

In the conference room, various unfamiliar individuals chattered away, their words incomprehensible to Bai Yu. Nevertheless, she feigned understanding, nodding occasionally. Not doing so would indeed have been quite awkward.

Laika, meanwhile, busily scribbled notes on a piece of paper. Bai Yu didn’t want to disturb her, fearing that Laika might overlook something important because of her.

The meeting lasted for over an hour, longer than any of the Principal’s speeches Bai Yu had endured back at school. This situation made Bai Yu feel as if she were sitting on pins and needles; she detested such tedious affairs.

Fortunately, it finally concluded. Laika, who had been writing furiously, at last put down her pen and began to explain the planned operation to Bai Yu and Ellie Roth, seeking their input.

In fact, the situation was no different from what Bai Yu had anticipated yesterday. God’s Great Enemy still intended to attack Kari City first.

Kari City was chosen for several reasons. One was that its City Lord had already been dealt with by Bai Yu, leaving the city in turmoil and instability. The newly appointed City Lord would surely not yet have a full grasp of all internal affairs, making it an opportune moment for a swift assault.

The second reason was the presence of a Church within Kari City. It was important to remember that not every town had a figure as significant as a Bishop. The Church’s influence was vast, with chapels in every city, but Bishops were not ubiquitous. Each Bishop typically oversaw several cities, and Kari City happened to be where this particular Bishop resided.

The Bishop’s position was crucial within the Church, second only to the Pope. Not only did they possess the full strength of a Saint, a Tier 4 Transcendent, but they also wielded various arcane methods and weapons. God’s Great Enemy referred to these as ‘Divine Artifacts,’ which Bai Yu presumed were similar to wondrous items.

Resse had once mentioned fighting the Bishop of Kari City. Despite both being Tier 4, Resse was no match for the Bishop. It was during that encounter that Resse sustained hidden injuries, significantly reducing his current strength. Therefore, one of Bai Yu and Ellie Roth’s objectives was this very Bishop.

Neither Bai Yu nor Ellie Roth had any qualms about this, as they were the only ones with the requisite power. As for the newly appointed City Lord, God’s Great Enemy paid them no mind. Unlike the Church, many nobles themselves were not inherently powerful. However, the Knight Orders under their command were terrifyingly formidable. Every Knight was a Transcendent, ranging from Novice to Saint, making them one of God’s Great Enemy’s greatest adversaries.

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