The World's Ego (Book 2)

Countermeasures

Third Person POV

Upon returning to the Heavenly Star Palace, Feldway ordered Mai to visualize the war situation in various parts of the world. He then ordered Zalario to bring back Jahil, who had been launching a diversionary tactic against Luminas's camp. Feldway turned to Vega as he watched the video that showed the battlefield in the old ruins.

"Has Velzard moved?" Feldway asked as Vega nodded in reply

"Tch, both Demon Lord Milim and Zelanus are even more powerful than I imagined... Shit, they're powerful as hell. Looking at that and smiling calmly, after all, the current me doesn't even come close to that Velzard woman... And what's with that weird man fighting both of them off...? He's crazy." Vega muttered under his breath

"Don't be so upset. I, too, had my own considerations when I heard that our long-time enemies, the insectars, had been destroyed." Zalario said, having been recalled not too long ago

He was not amused when he heard of the victory of Milim's team against their long time enemies. Despite the heavy damage, there were no casualties. It could be said that it was due to the difference between conditions and strategy, but Zalario was at fault when he could not prepare for it. It was no excuse and the reality was that Milim's team was better than Zalario's team.

"So, what are you going to do, Feldway?" Zalario questioned in regards to Velzard's movement

Velzard seemed to be planning something but Feldway left it alone, causing Zalario to believe that the rapidly changing situation has deviated the original plan. He wanted to say that it was time to correct the course but there was someone else that was indignant.

"That's right. If you hadn't interfered with me, I would have defeated that divine enemy by now! Just what is your plan? Let's hear your explanation right now!" Jahil complained angrily

During their mission to divert Luminas's attention, Jahil's behavior had been too flashy to be called a diversion. Zalario was right to stop him, but Jahil, who had been stopped, did not seem to be amused.

"Hmph, don't be so hasty. You couldn't have taken down Demon Lord Luminas by yourself anyway." Feldway said

Jahil growled, "What, are you mocking me?"

"That's not the case. I'm just trying to proceed cautiously. Look, with Dagruel joining our ranks, the balance of power is now greatly in our favor. With Fenn as a Three Star Commander, Luminas is nothing but a distant memory." Feldway said to appease Jahil's anger

But Jahil was still dissatisfied, "Certainly, I acknowledge Fenn's power. But Luminas, the enemy of the Divine Ancestor, must be dealt with by my own hands!"

His dissatisfaction was a grudge born of anger. Whether or not the takeover of Footman had anything to do with this was not clear, but his heart was boiling over with raging anger. That is why he attacked Luminas in a somewhat out-of-control manner. When he was stopped, Jahil was so furious at himself why he was hindered.

"Do you not hear me?" Feldway quietly uttered

Even though it was not intimidating and uttered in a normal way, the air of authority overpowered the statement and even Dino and the others, who did not participate in the conversation, became tense. With this Jahil regained composure.

"N-No, it was my fault."

"Feldway, your dominance is poisonous to those who are not used to it. Please remember that now that you are in your true form, you are nothing compared to what you used to be." Zalario said, defending Jahil

With the situation finally settled, everything went back to the beginning and Feldway listed out the strategic plans.

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