The eagle had barely managed to send out a signal before it was destroyed by the sword formation.
In terms of offensive power, the Pharmacist was unparalleled on Skyfire Avenue.
Moreover, her Massacre Domain specialized in killing. The more she killed, the more she could improve her cultivation base.
The aliens who received the signal began to close in.
Even if they had twice as many Paragons as Lan Jue and the others had, they wouldn't have been able to break through the enemy's encirclement. Now, however, things were much easier.
The aliens were limited in number, and the others didn't need to do anything. The Pharmacist's Sword Domain was unstoppable. Flesh and blood splattered everywhere they went, and aliens fell from the sky.
Strangely, as soon as the vital crystals of the dead aliens appeared, they would flash with a pink light and then vanish without a trace.
The Sword Domain cut through the planet like a hot knife through butter.
On the other side of the planet, Zeus -1 picked up speed and headed for the next planet.
They were sending the second group to their next target.
Mika focused on piloting Zeus-1, squeezing out all the power she could muster.
She couldn't control the situation on Lan Jue's side, but she knew that only if the other planets were under attack could Lan Jue and the others bear some of the burden.
Zeus -1's energy systems were running at full capacity. At this rate it would only take a few hours before they reached the next planet.
Right at this moment, a somewhat familiar aura appeared beside her, one that she disliked from the bottom of her heart.
The ship was in cruise mode. They'd left Angel, and there was no threat from the aliens.
Mika turned her head to see Satan standing at her side.
Instantly, her face turned cold, and she turned back to look at the screen.
"Mika!" Satan's voice was low.
Mika didn't respond. It was like he hadn't heard.
A bitter smile played across Satan's face. "Don't be angry at me now.
Perhaps, I will never be able to return to this station.
Before that, there's something I need to tell you. "
Mika's expression changed slightly. That's right!
This battle was related to the survival of the human race. The boss was going to carry out the most dangerous and difficult task, and his father was going to carry out the same task.
Mika's expression softened a little. No matter what, she was Satan's daughter. The blood of the Demon King flowed in her body.
"What do you want to say?" Mika asked faintly.
Satan sighed softly. "In the past, I've indeed done a lot of wrong things, but it's too late to regret them now.
Moreover, I do not regret anything.
I now understand what happened to your sister. It's a scheme by someone with ulterior motives. As for who it is, it's no longer important.
Whether or not we win, Europa is doomed. The Dark Citadel is doomed. The Pontiff's Castle is doomed.
I might not make it back alive.
I hope you'll agree to take charge of the Dark Citadel. "
Mika froze, then turned to face the Dark Citadel. "The Dark Citadel?
I have no interest in those filthy, evil bastards.
As far as I'm concerned, the Dark Citadel shouldn't even exist. "
The Dark Citadel's eyes burned into hers. "What you see is too one-sided.
Sometimes what you see with your own eyes isn't always the truth. It's not always what's important.
You're right, the creatures of the Dark Citadel are evil by nature.
But do you think the hypocrites of the Pontiff's Castle are any better?
Many of the things they do are more evil than we are. "
The Dark Citadel made no effort to control his voice. The Pontiff could hear him clearly, but he didn't respond. He continued to sit with his eyes closed.
Mika's brows furrowed. She knew a little about what the Dark Citadel was talking about. She'd heard a lot from the Dawn Angel, Su Xiaosu.
"You're nothing good!" Mika snorted angrily.
The Paragons around her had strange expressions on their faces.
The Keeper couldn't help but turn his head and laugh.
She was the first person to speak to two Paragons in such a manner.
The Dark Citadel wasn't embarrassed. In fact, the bitter smile on his face only deepened. "Yes, none of us are good.
But let me finish.
The Dark Citadel controls almost all of the dark creatures of the Western Alliance.
They're powerful fighters, but they're also violent.
Every race is different.
Have you ever thought about the destruction they'd wreak if they were allowed to spread throughout human society? "
Mika didn't respond, but her mind was already turning over the Dark Citadel's words.
"If we did," the Dark Citadel continued, "it would bring chaos to the human world."
Mika protested. "What can the dark creatures do?
Can't those in power destroy them? "
The Dark Citadel snorted. "Child, you're too naive.
In your opinion, do those in power really hate us?
You're wrong.
Without darkness, how can there be light?
Without us, what's the point of certain faiths?
You've also underestimated the dark creatures' ability to reproduce. Left unchecked, their ability to survive and multiply is enough to cause problems for the human world.
It won't be as catastrophic as the aliens, but it's enough to shake the human world. "
"That's why the government has allowed the Dark Citadel to exist. It's not because we're strong, but because we can manage the dark creatures for the government.
Under my control, the dark creatures' reproduction rate will be suppressed to a certain extent.
They're not allowed to do evil as they please.
Complete control is impossible, but at least it's manageable.
So, in the Western Alliance, have you ever heard of the dark creatures causing great damage to the Western Alliance?
With the Dark Citadel here, the monks can run, but the temple can't. If there's a problem, we'll deal with it internally.
Compared to some sanctimonious bastards, our existence is more important to humanity.
Do you still think the Dark Citadel is nothing more than a filthy place? "
Although Mika had grown up in the Dark Citadel, this was the first time she'd heard such words spoken.
She'd never imagined the Dark Citadel would have such a secret.
She'd once wondered why the Dark Citadel existed, and why the government hadn't tried to attack them. They'd even allowed them to be called the Pontiff's Citadel. At first she'd thought it was because of Satan's power, but now she understood.
"The dark creatures need to be kept in check.
If we don't, who knows what they'll do after the chaos. "
Satan's voice was solemn. "As my daughter, heir to the Demon King's bloodline, you have a duty."
Mika was silent. She didn't say anything, but this responsibility weighed heavily on her heart.
"With my strength, do you think they'll be convinced?" Mika asked.
Satan chuckled. He could tell his daughter was moved by his words.
"Of course they will. Not because of me, but because of you, and because of your boss.
After the upheaval in the human world.
If we're defeated by the aliens, then there's no need to talk about it. We'll run as far as we can, and hope for the best.
But if we win, and defeat the aliens.
Then we'll enter a period of adjustment.
During this time, everything will be reshuffled. The Western League will likely cease to exist.
After all, the most important planets have already been destroyed.
Under these circumstances, where do you think the Western League will fall?
The North's cowardice had shaken their position as the hegemon of the North.
The Eastern Alliance, on the other hand, will take advantage of the situation to grow.
When that happens, the majority of the Western League's territories will fall to the Eastern Alliance. Or perhaps the Eastern Alliance and the Northern Alliance will come to some sort of agreement.
Your boss, in the world of Adepts, in fact, in the human world, is a force to be reckoned with. With his support, nothing is impossible.
His future achievements will be no less than Jueti's. With a backer like that, what are you afraid of? "
Mika fumed. "I'm not looking for trouble, I'm helping him deal with it."
Satan smirked. "I'm not looking for trouble, I'm helping him deal with it.
Does he want the dark creatures to run amok? "
"And the Hades bloodline," Mika said. "I'm sure they'll be more than happy to take over."
Satan snorted, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. "I've run the Dark Citadel for so many years. Do you really think the Hades bloodline will be able to take over?
When that happens, there'll be chaos.
Does Skyfire Avenue want to see that happen?
Why not support you in taking over the Dark Citadel?
With your talent, as long as you don't suppress the power of your blood, becoming a Paragon won't be a problem.
Once you're a Paragon, the dark creatures won't have anything to say about you. "
Mika paused. Her mind was a mess.
Satan didn't press her any further. He rose to his feet. "Think about it.
In fact, awakening the power of your blood will affect your personality to a certain degree. But you've been with your boss for so long. Once he's a Paragon, I'm sure he'll have a way to help you deal with it. "
With that said, Satan rose to his feet and returned to his seat.
Mika suddenly realized something. She turned her head to look at him.
Were those his last words?
— —
I've been to France, and I've been through a terrorist attack, but I've come back safe and sound. My wife is sick, and I'll be taking her for a checkup.
Skyfire is nearing its end. There's more to come, and I hope you'll enjoy it.