If the Cardinal wanted hi dead, he could have attacked him the mont they entered the Northern Continent. However, the Cardinal's actions suggested otherwise.
Eren understood that the Cardinal's plan was not as simple as just killing him. The reason he brought Eren here and allowed him to witness the grueso ending of the Demon Sect mbers was for a single purpose.
The Cardinal wanted Eren to feel hatred towards the Northerners. The Elders of the Demon Sect were known for taking revenge, even for the slightest of grievances.
The Cardinal expected Eren to go berserk and attack the Major Families of the Demon Sect that ruled over this area, ultimately leading to his death at the hands of the Necromancer Tower.
This way, the Cardinal could establish an undeniable grudge between the Necromancer Tower and the Demon Sect.
It was truly unexpected for Eren to simply suggest returning without seeking any revenge. Was he really the sa person who had destroyed multiple sects because a Sect Master offended a random disciple of the sect?
When Eren suggested returning, he montarily lost his composure. To stop Eren, he outright suggested what he wanted Eren to do, telling him that there was hope of saving the envoys who might still be alive in captivity.
"Even if they are alive, they could have been taken to the Necromancer Tower. It will be foolish to attack the Necromancer Tower alone," Eren told the Cardinal, enjoying the panicked look on his face.
He climbed on the Pegasus, implying that he was already prepared to leave.
"T-that is not true. It is most likely that the Major Family that controls this area is keeping the envoys," Treniel said, placing his hand on Eren's Pegasus to stop it from flying.
"How do you know that the Necromancer Tower doesn't have them?"
"I-i have so spies working for the Kiel family that rule this area." The Cardinal made up a story. "The spies inford just this morning that the family is holding so hostages, waiting for the Necromancer Tower to send a representative to take them back."
As long as the story was believable, it didn't have to be true. It wasn't as if Eren was going to return alive. By the ti he found the truth, it was going to be too late. Explore worlds on mp-y,r.
"It was said that the envoy from the Necromancer Tower is going to arrive in two days. We only have two days to save your people. Otherwise, it might be too late," Treniel continued, making it feel like the ti was running out.
"If you knew about this, why didn't you tell before? If I knew better, I would have brought the other Great Elders with ." Eren narrowed his eyes, not letting the Cardinal breathe easy.
"The spies can't communicate directly with the Holy Continent. It was only when I entered the Northern Continent that I received this ssage through the communication jade," the Cardinal answered with his quick thinking.
"If I knew about it before, I would have brought a few Cardinals to help you as well. Unfortunately, it would be too late if we return to bring help. For now, it's only us if we want to save them."
The Cardinal made his story very convincing. He even sounded like he was sad that he couldn't help Eren before. He was truly a master when it ca to acting.
Unfortunately for him, Eren understood that almost every word that the Cardinal said was a lie. Still, he didn't expose the Cardinal.
The Cardinal wanted to use him to establish an enmity between the Demon Sect and Necromancer Tower? In that case, he could only respond in kind.
If he wanted to take the Holy Priestess down, he needed the help of a force just as powerful. He could take the help of the Demon Sect, but that could only weaken the Demon Sect even if they won.
It was no different than giving a heavenly opportunity to the Hero Academy. Instead, he wanted to use the Necromancer Tower.
He wanted to draw out the Necromancer Tower Master, even if it ant starting a grand war. And the key to starting that war was none other than the Cardinal.
'My dear Priestess, since you went through so much effort to set up, then don't mind if I return the favor just as kindly.'
It didn't matter if the Holy Priestess won or the Necromancer Tower Master. The real winner was going to be him, as long as he could get their blood.
Eren made it clear to the Cardinal that he was sowhat conflicted about accepting this suggestion.
It was only after taking his sweet ti, he agreed, "In that case, I will accept your suggestion. We are taking down the Kiel Family."
The Cardinal felt extrely happy in his heart, even though his expressions remained just as calm. His plan had almost failed, but eventually, he succeeded.
He released Eren's Pegasus and walked over to his Pegasus. He sat on his Pegasus which started rising in the air, advancing towards the Kiel Family.
....
Inside the Kiel Family, the Patriarch was sitting on his knees. anwhile, Fey was sitting on the Family Head's Seat.
"Did you find the girl?" Fey asked the Kiel Family Head, who ekly shook his head.
"Useless! You couldn't even control your own daughter? How dare you let her run away instead of sending her to my bedroom like I asked?!" His tone grew angrier as he kept scolding the Family Head.
"I have instructed people to search for her," the Family Head answered, unable to control his own actions. Even though he had his consciousness, his body was truly treating Fey like his lord.
"Find her. I want to teach her a lesson for making wait! If you fail to find her, I might as well have you destroy this useless family with your own hands."
The Family Head nodded.
Fey then changed the subject. "Also, how long until the other Family Heads arrive?"
"By tonight, the leaders of all major families in the Northern Continent should be here," the Family Head replied.
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