Chapter 677

Chapter 677: A Chaotic World

“It is indeed quite troubling. You may not be aware, but the Euro-Asian Alliance already has three S-level Mages, and the rumored Snow Palace actually has a S-level Mage as well.”

The gray-haired official paused, took a deep breath, seemingly astonished by what he was about to say. He continued, “This Mage may claim to be neutral, but everyone knows that true neutrality doesn’t exist; she naturally has her biases, and unsurprisingly, they lean towards the Euro-Asian Alliance.”

“After all, the Euro-Asian continent is this Mage’s homeland; she cannot be without feelings for it. If a great war were to happen, she would undoubtedly assist the Euro-Asian Alliance in protecting their territory, which would allow their Mages to engage in battle alongside those four S-level Mages.”

“Moreover, with the newly emerged S-level Mage, the Euro-Asian Allies now have a total of five S-level Mages! There are only about ten S-level Mages in the world, and the Euro-Asian Alliance occupies half of them, while we only have three!”

“That…” The female host’s expression began to freeze; she keenly sensed that something was very wrong. Was this really appropriate to say during an interview?

She attempted to interrupt, but just as she spoke, the head of her earphones cut in, saying, “Let him continue; don’t interrupt.”

“What does having half of the S-level Mages represent?”

The female host complied promptly.

This was a huge matter; she could not meddle in it. She was just a salary earner, a mere mascot.

“It’s very simple—it means they have the means to restrain our three S-level Mages, while we can only passively endure the attacks, with no room for retaliation.”

“If the Euro-Asian Alliance chooses to initiate war, then our situation would be quite grim. We could face a huge disadvantage and incur heavy casualties in a short time; this scenario is terrifying. Our country must make preparations in advance and remain vigilant!”

The gray-haired official spoke with gravity, but he himself could hardly bear to look at the situation.

If only S-level Mages could be calculated one-for-one, but the reality was far bleaker, especially with that Spatial King.

Once war broke out, who could restrain that Spatial King?

Moreover, such individuals truly existed above nationality.

Some country-level Mages were born in wartime, so they somewhat held a national perspective, but most of the new generation of S-level Mages were entirely indifferent to the concept of nationality. They were not entirely unconcerned, but they saw no necessity for it.

No matter where they were, they would receive the highest treatment. Nationality meant nothing to them as long as they maintained the current world order; they existed at the pinnacle by nature.

In such circumstances, serving a national cause while risking the world’s destruction and disrupting the existing order?

That was impossible. No country-level Mage would agree to such a thing; they weren’t foolish enough to dig their own graves. Maintaining the status quo was beneficial for everyone.

(This draft truly was one not to be looked at.)

The old official sighed, but he still had to continue reading and project an expert appearance to gain the trust of most people.

Only then would the elite, who understood the inner workings, remain silent.

……

From the official media onward, the wind began to shift.

Conflicts between the Eastern and Western Alliances started to escalate, while most individuals remained oblivious, unaware that a storm was approaching.

After all, wars often broke out in various regions; such changes weren’t surprising. It wasn’t like a nuclear bomb had bombarded the Divine Capital.

However, the true elites standing at the top of the world sensed that something was amiss, and they began to expedite the construction of shelters.

They had always been preparing, seeking ways to survive in case of humanity’s extinction.

They were either top billionaires or powerful figures, not relying on others for hope.

This peaceful order seemed to be maintainable, but what if?

S-level Mages were no nuclear buttons; there were others who could restrain them, potentially triggering the Third World War at any moment.

Once such a “what if” occurred, all their wealth and resources would vanish into thin air. After all, with their status, holding onto such immense wealth was meaningless. It was better to invest it in various contingencies.

When the world war truly erupted, even shelters buried a kilometer underground would be enough to support their survival until death.

That was one group’s choice.

Another group chose to intervene personally to prevent the outbreak of a world war.

The elites of various countries noticed this issue, and the leaders certainly could not be ignorant. After these changes occurred, the higher-ups of the Euro-Asian Alliance began frequent interactions with the American Alliance, hoping to negotiate, understand what was happening, and prevent a large-scale war from breaking out.

If it was confirmed that the opposing side was truly intent on war, obtaining intelligence beforehand could position them advantageously.

However, these changes were too apparent; most of the high-ranking Euro-Asian Alliance members were unconcerned.

If war truly were to break out, direct confrontation would be the best choice. Various shifts only revealed intent and caused significant losses.

The escalation of this conflict was likely caused by some individuals wanting to profit from war, so they leaked information in advance, advising against exaggeration.

Both camps were too large, mutually suspicious, and no one could reach a correct conclusion. Still, at least the mid-to-high levels on both sides believed that a large-scale war was unlikely to erupt, viewing it instead as just another minor conflict.

Except for two country-level Mages controlled by the Allies and numerous core high-level officials.

One should not even mention the leaders.

As for the three S-level Mages residing in the Americas, two of them had already been controlled. They knew that a world war was indeed on the verge of breaking out.

Lin Kai, known as the Sun, earned this name because his magic could simulate nuclear fusion and wielded power far exceeding that of a nuclear bomb.

He could effortlessly destroy a city, and if he expended all his magic power, he could cause an entire state to vanish—an unimaginable destructive capacity that no one could resist or limit.

The Horn of Souls, extending from him, could emit a sound that corrupted souls, ignoring all defenses. Piercing an eardrum would be useless; it would directly twist the soul, changing the body irreversibly into a monster, causing numerous devastation.

While this magic usually had an interference range limited to a city, its terrifying feature was that it could propagate through networks, making the true interference range encompass all areas with internet connectivity worldwide…

That meant the last of the Spatial Kings, whose presence was fleeting. If he too were controlled, the outcome would be even worse; the potential for humanity’s destruction would not be a joke.

And the Alliance possessed power of this level too. In comparison, Noah, who could restrain all attacks, had no destructive capacity at all. He could neither devour living beings nor could he consume matter or energy unless he deemed them a threat.

This was clearly not a power meant for world domination. Rather, it was to suppress a world that could be destroyed at any moment, providing S-level Mages with the utmost deterrence, making them realize that if they did not eliminate Noah, even annihilating all of humanity would not enable them to truly stand at the top.