Chapter 1429 7th Sword [2]

Chapter 1429 7th Sword [2]

Void Palace's 7th Sword, Giovani Perera.

Maybe nobody else would know, but Damien was well aware of where Giovani was supposed to be right now.

His mission was nowhere near this region. He was supposed to be at least 100 trillion kilometers away.

For him to reach here wasn't impossible, but how did he know Rein would be here?

No, before that, how did he even know Rein had been taken?

He surely hadn't been in contact with the main palace.

Then, wasn't there only one source remaining for him to learn it from?

There wasn't much suspense to it. Damien knew Giovani had switched sides from the moment he first devoured the homunculus.

Giovani was heavily involved in the process of their creation. He wasn't just someone who'd converted sides recently. He'd clearly been in bed with the Divine Order for a very long time.

As for the current situation?

Damien had been discovered. It was that simple.

They definitely didn't know Damien's identity yet, but the fact that an intruder would be aiming for the cathedral facility probably spread to the higher-ups.

They definitely didn't know Damien's identity yet, but the fact that an intruder would be aiming for the cathedral facility probably spread to the higher-ups.

After that, Giovani was dispatched to deal with it.

His identity was quite special, after all.

If he destroyed the homunculus facility and killed everyone involved, the Divine Order wouldn't have to take responsibility for what was taking place there and his actions could be disguised as heroism.

And, if his identity as a Sword of Void Palace was used as leverage, the destruction of the cathedral and murder of its personnel could be used as reasoning for the Divine Order to take extreme measures.

All they had to do was dip their toes into the mess a little and control the spread of information, and everything Giovani did would become their benefit, not a loss.

'They must think we won't be able to respond.'

Wherever Damien and Rein were being taken right now would likely be an execution ground made for them.

As they were the last evidence of the truth, they'd be put down.

However, Damien had other plans for this traitor.

'Just wait until we reach that grave you've prepared.'

He'd made a plan to deal with Giovani from the moment he left the Aeria Principality.

All he needed was a moment of opportunity.

Since Giovani was providing it so kindly himself instead of forcing Damien to look for it...

'...I'll use your stage to show you what betrayal feels like.'

'They expect me to stay with them?'

Giovani saw how Rein acted when he was captured. He was part of the capturing team.

Rein was someone with an undying loyalty to the palace. No matter what was done with him, he never let loose an ounce of rebellion against them.

Even when they tortured his soul, they barely got any information.

He was like a fortress made to protect the palace.

And that...

'...it's disgusting.'

He still remembered the sight.

That blind faith Rein had reminded him of the citizens of the Southwestern Region.

To him, Rein was just another person indoctrinated by a stronger being.

He hated the thought. He hated the mentality.

He was loyal, sure, but he cared for himself more than anything else.

Rather than being a part of an influence that built its foundation on that kind of loyalty, he felt more comfortable in the presence of those who used each other for their own benefit.

At least that kind of people would act predictably in the crucial moment.

Nevertheless, he'd sold his soul to the Divine Order, and as he provided them with information about Void Palace and worked under their orders, he enjoyed everything they gave him in return.

This time, he was going to truly become a member of the order.

His old identity as the 7th Sword would be sacrificed, and he'd be reborn under a different name and appearance.

And for that to succeed, these two weaklings needed to die.

Damien had responded to Giovani's question as he got engulfed in his thoughts. It was something along the lines of, "It's tough, but we can manage."

Whatever it was, Giovani didn't care to hear it.

He was a member of the Divine Order now. This kind of acting was unfit for him.

Instead, couldn't they just torture the Demigod and extract information from his soul?

'That sounds far more convenient.'

Giovani glanced at Damien and Rein.

'First things first...'

He raised his hand in the air.

'...let me kill that pest of a Sword.'

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