As the white-robed Transcendent continued to lead us inside, the five women were already geared up to move at any moment.
They're noting the places that were heavily guarded and the places that were seemingly quiet but filled with Energy.
We already passed the residential area of the citizens and entered the Core Area of the Kingdom.
The Main Church of the religious order was erected even more luxurious than the palace in the middle.
Nonetheless, the Palace that should have been the place of this kingdom's ruler was guarded heavily by the members of the order.
Red robes and black robes lined up the stairs leading up to it.
Four tall Wizard Towers surrounded it. And they were all currently emanating a faint hint of Magical Energy.
Scanning my Energy Senses inside one of the towers, it was being manned by a white-robed Transcendent and numerous red and black-robed figures.
Upon seeing our ship and the unfamiliar passengers, the white-robed Transcendents inside those towers cautiously eyed us. They instantly became vigilant as they positioned themselves to the various Spell Formations that were engraved on its wall.
Well, Spell Formations was just their version of Elemental Formations.
It was Formations that could automatically fire their Magical Spells. They only needed to pour in energy to activate it. However, the Magical Formations needed a higher than normal energy compared to when they cast it by themselves.
The white-robed Transcendent leading us already communicated with them. So apart from being vigilant and cautious about our arrival, that's all they did. Observe us from afar.
For their peace of mind. I opened my Transcendent Aura along with flaunting my Dark Energy by letting sweep past them.
And like what happened with the guy leading us, they all prostrated in reverence upon sensing the pure Dark Energy.
"This Kingdom. They're worse than the Noxians… They must be thinking that everyone with Dark Energy was a saint sent down by their made-up God." Fleur couldn't help but comment after seeing the absurdness that was happening.
"I also failed to predict that this will be too effective." The one who thought up the plan sighed in amazement.
Following that, the three also commented about how easy it was to infiltrate this place.
Perhaps when the fight starts, these white-robed Transcendents will only watch by the side.
"Once we're in the presence of the Dark World Transcendents, I will be acting as someone sent by another Great One. The intel you gathered said that the Great Ones are the Gods they are worshiping."
However, the Great Ones they introduced to the denizens of this world were only the trio of Zaraya, Onimbus and Rhellor. The other three remained unknown.
At this moment, I already prepared myself to only use Dark Energy to take care of the Dark World denizens.
Even if there's a Rank 2 Transcendent in there, Fleur would be able to keep it busy while we deal with everyone else.
Still… I had to make sure that everything would go smoothly.
Apart from the Orb of Ailment, the Orb of Concealment and Orb of Reinforcement were ready to be activated at any moment.
This might look like us being reckless. However, with our current strength, even Dannae would be able to hold herself against a Rank 2 Transcendent.
? All of my Companions were already above 250 UPL. By the time they finish their Mortal Pathways, everyone will firmly set their foot in the realm of the Rank 2 Transcendents. With enough Energy Stones or any sources of Energy, they would be able to jump ahead after the Glimpse to their Transcendent Pathway happened.
When we reached the vicinity of the Palace, the white-robed Transcendent passed by its roof. That's because our destination wasn't the palace itself but the backside of it where a large garden of flowers could be seen.
Because of how huge the palace is, our destination appeared only after passing it.
The structure was in the middle of the garden. It's a mini-cathedral that seemed to be a replica of their main church, with the symbol of their religious order sculpted and displayed atop its roof.
Before we descended on the ground, the white-robed Transcendent stopped and turned around to face us again.
Still with reverence in his eyes, he deeply bowed towards me.
"High Messenger, this is as far as I can go. Down below is the abode of the Messengers and High Messengers. I already informed them of your arrival. They will be welcoming you by themselves inside."
These Dark World Transcendents… They're totally acting the part of Holy Messengers, high and aloof.
And these members of that religious order are all zealots. They're not even questioning the legitimacy of the Dark World denizens or even my claim as one of them.
As long as one showed them the Dark Energy, they would be in complete reverence as if we're Saints that descended in this world.
"Very well. What's your name?"
"I am called Nilo."
"I see. Which of the Great Ones are you worshiping?"
"... I worship the Great One Zaraya."
Upon hearing his answer, I nodded approvingly. From inside the Necklace, I pulled out a rolled-up scroll that we prepared beforehand. "It seems that it is fated for you to meet us. Take this and gather everyone worshiping the Great One Zaraya. Be discreet and act when it's time."
I threw the scroll to him and he immediately opened it to read. A few seconds later, shock and fear flashed on his face before cautiously raising his eyes to inquire.
"This… Is this true?"
What's written inside that scroll was just us denouncing the Messengers and High Messengers who arrived before us. Telling them that they're acting on their own and were using the name of the three Great Ones to their benefit.
I wasn't betting on it to be bought by them. It was only to confuse them.
Moreover, along with that message, I pointed them to the place where those who ambushed us died and let them be aware of the Dark Energy poison that could kill them anytime.
Of course, I'm unaware of the trigger for it or if they were being observed by someone else through it.
It's enough for them to grow some doubts about the Messengers who appeared before them
Even if they're zealots, they're still following what's written in their Holy Book, if there was one.
"You can check it. That's how the owner of this ship died. I am sent here to right the wrongs of these false Messengers."
"And if you want proof on what's written there, I have a method to cure you of that hidden danger…"
I lifted my hand and pointed my finger to his throat.
Because of the seriousness in my voice, the white-robed Transcendent started sweating.
His Magical Energy circulated inside his body to search for that poison mentioned in the scroll.
It was carefully hidden but given its nature, as long as one focused on it, it would naturally show itself. He was unaware before but after being pinpointed like that, only those blind ones will fail to see it.
And that's what he found out. The shock and fear that welled up inside him were instantly heightened that he once again prostrated himself in front of me. And with a pleading voice, he said, "… I implore you, help me cure this poison."
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