99. Aftershock

Even the Dragon Orchid is resurrected?

Yes. It is said that Raeon used the Dragon Orchid at the Eastrise execution site to make it known to the world that the Dragon Orchid is back.

Niz, do you know what Dragon Orchid is?

Mother once told me about its history.

According to historical records, it lost its power when it last appeared in history, leaving only the decorative significance as a symbol of imperial power.

That's why when I heard from Fenriru about the Dragon Orchid, I was dubious. I didn't think Raeon was really planning to use the Dragon Orchid.

Because I thought at that time it would make more sense that Eastrise was involved in the Relic.

While in fact, the Dragon Orchid was activated and Awakener and a bunch of people almost lost their lives.

Niz, whenever that child, Raeon is involved, you can never make a sound judgement. Are you aware of this?

I know it. I should move on and make up my mind.

The child who truly looked up to me as a sister is gone forever.

From now on, whenever I meet Raeon, I'll see her as chief of a country, and the enemy of Bifrost.

Niz...

Mori, go summon all the officers. I want to call an emergency meeting to discuss the future measures regarding the Dragon Orchid.

Raeon, chief of Eastrise, activated the ancient divine weapon Dragon Orchid in plain sight at the execution site, and attacked the reactionary forces with it.

Afterwards, Watchtower, the reactionary forces against Eastrise, withdrew from Eastrise together with Teslovik.

This is the whole story of what happened in Eastrise.

Hahaha... The Teslovik. They really like to mind others' business whenever there is chaos, huh? What do we call this, stupid... or childish?

Never mind, let's put this aside for the time being. Any Case Data of the weapon called Dragon Orchid? Surely, you've figured it out, right?

Yes... Yes. From the information we have, we find that it's a weapon that can freely absorb and release the Echo Crystal particles.

It is said that it enables its users to give or take away other's power as they wish. If this is true, then it's an extremely formidable weapon...

I see... Haha, that's interesting!

What? By interesting you mean...

Isn't this the perfect weapon for a ruler like me? What a shame that it's in the hands of a silly little girl who rules in the wilderness.

Don't you think so?

Uh... Yes. Indeed, it is. You're right, Your Holiness...

Very well. Send secret agents to Eastrise immediately. Bring the Dragon Orchid to me by any means.

Yes! I'll go send your order! May I excuse myself.

Haha... How stupid Raeon is anyway.

Activating such a powerful weapon by herself means putting herself in the center of a storm. It's like asking the world people to take her life.

If I got this Dragon Orchid weapon, I can make the most of it without endangering its holder.

I'll use it... to launch a brand-new Research ''plan'' of novelty humanoid arms with the strongest power.

Hahaha...