Chapter 294

Chapter 294: World Trends and Reward Settlement

Ten hours had passed since the Doomsday Crisis ended.

Finally, January 1st had arrived

—a new year in the world of

Noah. This day marked the

Festival of Radiance, a time of

celebration spanning from the

1st to the 6th, where each day

was dedicated to honoring a

deity. However, the Heart of

Radiance, the divine focus of

this day, no longer existed.

The Air Alliance: City of the

Highest

This city, referred to as the

“Highest City” for almost a

century, symbolized prosperity.

Generous policies and cutting-

edge life technologies from the

Night Union ensured its

exceptional development.

Residents enjoyed unparalleled

comforts. Low-level artificial

intelligence seamlessly

integrated into daily life, and

the medical and educational

systems surpassed those in

any other city.

The city’s allure was

undeniable. Many in the Air

Alliance aspired to live there,

though obtaining a permanent

residence was no easy feat.

Despite this, people continued

to strive, swelling the city’s

population to make it the

largest in the Alliance.

The Hundred Kings Assembly

The Imperial Guards of the

Eyes of the Empire were

tasked with overseeing the

Assembly, a role distinct from

the Night Watchers of the

Demon Hunt Agency. Initially,

they were limited to protecting

the kings and not the general

populace. But over time, their

influence expanded

dramatically.

Meanwhile, independent city

kings faced financial strain,

enfeoffing wealthy individuals

or implementing exploitative

policies, resulting in

widespread dissatisfaction. As

these kings faltered, the

Imperial Guards—led by the

influential “World”—amassed

power and resources,

reshaping the Air Alliance’s

political landscape.

A faction known as the “Eyes”

emerged, uniting under the

leadership of “World” to enact

policies that strengthened

their influence. However, this

consolidation of power also

bred resistance. Led by Ms.

Peggie, the leader of the

Shadow Association

nicknamed “Casket,”

dissenters opposed the Eyes

faction, creating an

increasingly volatile

environment.

Inside the Assembly Hall

Built nearly a century ago, the

Hundred Kings Assembly hall

resembled a grand European

opera house, with five tiers of

seats arranged from high to

low. The kings, representatives

of the eighty major families,

wore white robes with golden

patterns, symbols of purity

and tribute to Ailsa, the

“Demon of Justice.”

Among the eighty kings, only

seventy-six attended. Notably

absent was Ms. Peggie,

confined by the Imperial

Guards for alleged treason.

Her faction faced despair as

the balance of power tilted

decisively toward the Eyes.

The former leader, Yue Xin, a

venerable figure over a century

old, presided over the

assembly. In his calm yet

commanding voice, he

declared:

“I will exercise the Leader’s

‘Special Authority.’ This

authority, reserved for times of

extreme peril, compels us to

elect a new leader for the Air

Alliance.”

The recent crises—the invasion

of the Otherworld and the

looming threat of the Outer

God—left the world on the

brink of collapse. The Eyes

faction’s dominance became

evident. The assembly’s

decision was a mere formality.

A New Alliance Leader

The outcome had been

predetermined. Roon, the

puppet of “World,” and Ms.

Peggie, imprisoned, stood no

chance. A compromise was

reached, and an unlikely

candidate emerged victorious

the Leaf King from Tatsumi

City.

This frail, unassuming figure

had earned respect through

decisive actions during the

Otherworld invasion. Rising

from his seat, he addressed

the assembly with a serene

demeanor:

“Tatsumi City will become the

new ‘Highest City.’ A series of

planned changes will soon

reshape it, and I have drafted

proposals for your approval.”

Despite his frailty, the Leaf

King embodied hope and

determination. His leadership

marked a new chapter for the

Air Alliance.

The Aftermath of the Crisis

Elsewhere, in Tree City of the

Night Union, Professor Bai Lan

sat anxiously in her lab. The

recent Doomsday Crisis and

the appearance of the Outer

Gods had shaken her. Yet,

amidst her turmoil, the Nine

Trees System presented her

with an unprecedented project:

“Babel Tower”—valued at five

million points.

This mysterious organization,

suspected of countering Outer

Gods, had piqued the system’s

interest. Among its alleged

members was R21, a key figure

tied to the salvation of the

world.

The Temple of Dark Light

In the shadowed halls of the

Temple of Dark Light, Merete

Chambers, a powerful witch,

attempted to seize the ancient

ring—a Relic of Ruin. But her

ambitions were thwarted by

the elven elder, a divine envoy

of Dark Light.

Their confrontation revealed

the depth of her resentment

and the sacrifices she had

endured. Yet, the elder,

embodying unparalleled

strength, sealed her fate.

“You will exist as a lowly

creature,” he declared, seeking

to quell her malice.

Reflections on Salvation

Back in Annottales, Bai Yan lay

in quiet contemplation.

Though the First Doomsday

Crisis had ended, the shadows

of future threats loomed large.

The gods were not infallible;

the Heart of Radiance had

fallen. As uncertainty gripped

the world, Bai Yan resolved to

prepare for the battles ahead.

“I promise… I will bring you

back to life,” he vowed, ready

to harness the untapped

potential of Babel Tower.

Rewards and Achievements

3000 Legend Points

(converted to Source Energy

Points)

Gold Achievement: ‘Chosen for

Eternity’ – Entertainment Card

Gold Achievement: ‘I Am the

Savior’ – 1000 Source Energy

Points & Savior’s Mysterious

Ring

Gold Achievement: ‘Pupil of

Chaos’ – Mystical Power

Selection

With these gains, Bai Yan took

a step closer to his ultimate

goal: ensuring that the next

crisis would not end in despair.