The Kingdom of Gold Oak.
Newspapers reported in bold fonts the tragedy that had occurred in the Empire of Pandorn.
The disastrous scenes made everyone who saw them shudder with dread.
As for the middle-class and upper-class families with higher incomes, they sat around their radios, listening to lectures on atomic energy, their faces dark and grim.
Never before had war inspired such fear in them.
In the past, the deaths and casualties of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and millions of civilians would have already constituted a world war-level casualty figure.
But now, it was merely the prelude to a domestic conflict within the Empire of Pandorn.
With just one Thunderblade, tens of thousands of troops and areas spanning thousands of meters in radius could be mercilessly erased from the face of the Earth.
The resulting social panic even left the Kingdom of Gold Oak and the Crape Myrtle Federation somewhat overwhelmed.
Although they did not yet know the term “nuclear intimidation,” the citizens of both nations were already under the threat of the Thunderblade.
With no other choice, they were forced to announce that they too possessed weapons of equal destructive power to the Thunderblade. Led by scientists from the two nations, they prepared to invite both the Empire of Pandorn and the Free Alliance Army to sign a peace treaty.
They had no choice—they were terrified by what had happened in Pandorn. The leaders of both sides had acted like madmen, nearly tossing Thunderblades around like toys.
The consequences of abusing such weapons were clear not only to the scientists of Pandorn but also to them.
However, the two major opposing factions, now consumed by mutual suspicion and hostility, refused to listen to any form of mediation. Thunderblade attacks against each other had sown hatred that would last forever.
Now, only when one side is completely erased from the world might the Empire of Pandorn finally cease its turmoil.
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The city of Caspar.
“My Lord, You were born from chaos, and You hold the authority of redemption!”
“Those who believe in my Lord shall ascend to the divine kingdom after death, gaining eternity!”
…
At the headquarters of the Church of Redemption, many believers were praying devoutly.
After this incident, the Church of Redemption had gained tremendous fame, and the general devotion of its followers had increased significantly.
Of course, to the church’s upper echelons, the Patriarch Steven, who had displayed extraordinary abilities far beyond human comprehension, was now seen as the embodiment of a god and a divine representative on Earth, with an unshakable position.
“Your Eminence, did you…know about the Thunderblade beforehand?”
Carter entered, carrying a stack of documents, his eyes filled with reverence.
He was in charge of the construction blueprints for the Caspar shelter. He had originally thought that Steven was overreacting, but now he realized that those defensive structures and strict requirements were specifically designed to counter the Thunderblade.
“What do you think?”
Wu Ming withdrew his gaze from the window and asked slowly.
“It’s…it’s amazing!”
Carter hesitated slightly before saying, “If possible, I’d like to relocate my family here!”
“No problem. That underground shelter was originally built for the devout followers of our Lord.”
Wu Ming answered readily.
“That’s great! My parents are both devout believers!”
Carter said joyfully.
Wu Ming then instructed him to inform the other church leaders about the same arrangement and to offer them the same treatment. Watching Carter leave, Wu Ming’s expression turned slightly amused: “It feels like I’m now selling tickets for the end of the world?”
Wu Ming was quite interested in how this world was developing.
After all, his main god space was about to upgrade, and he was no longer so desperate for faith.
According to the information left by a powerful being, such an opportunity for world evolution was rare. Not observing and learning from it thoroughly would be a great shame.
Sighing deeply, Wu Ming stood up and walked out of the hall.
When the believers outside saw him, they respectfully bowed, their expressions as humble as if they were seeing a real god walking among mortals.
Wu Ming naturally knew why.
His supernatural powers were currently only known among the upper echelons, but the act of building underground shelters was visible to any ordinary believer.
At that time, the nuclear war in Pandorn had not yet erupted, so his reputation as a prophet was firmly established.
“Your Eminence, where are we headed?”
When he came outside the cathedral and got into the black car, the driver asked softly.
“Home.”
Wu Ming gave the brief command and then closed his eyes.
The James and Mrs. Sterling family had already been moved to Caspar by him. Compared to other places, this location was definitely safer and more convenient for him to provide support.
“Brother!”
At this time, the Sterlings were living in the highest-end residential community in Caspar. In addition to the original security, a group of high-ranking priests and paladins from the church were secretly protecting them in the shadows.
When Wu Ming stepped out of the car, a young beauty immediately approached with a bright smile and lovingly linked her arm with his.
“Angelina!”
Wu Ming smiled and called his sister by name.
After all this time, the girl had grown into a real young woman. From the power hidden within her, it was clear that her training as a mind witch was progressing well.
This was not only due to her innate talent but also because of the changes in the world itself.
“Has the world…already made its choice?”
Wu Ming silently mused, “But I just feel like something is still missing…”
“Brother, you’re here!”
Inside the villa, Brandon was also present, along with a pretty girl. When he saw Wu Ming enter, he immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully, appearing quite nervous.
This girl is Emily, my…good friend!”
He looked at the girl beside him, who was wearing a plaid skirt, and introduced her somewhat awkwardly.
“Oh, welcome to our home!”
Wu Ming smiled and spoke a few warm words to Emily. His gentle demeanor quickly helped Emily relax.
“I’m sorry…”
She smiled and picked up her teacup, sipping the hot cocoa. Her every movement was graceful, clearly indicating she came from a refined background.
“I’ve heard a lot about you from Brandon. I always thought you would be hard to approach, but you’re actually so…so…down-to-earth!”
Emily tilted her head, seemingly thinking hard before finally finding a suitable adjective.
“Hehe…Our family has been quite busy before, and our parents didn’t have much time to take care of Brandon. As his older brother, I had no choice but to take on the responsibility.”
Wu Ming hesitated for a moment, then pulled out several amulets: “Actually, I came back mainly for these! Brandon, Angelina, and you and the parents each get one!”
“This is…”
Angelina took one, her eyes immediately fixed on it.
The amulet was made of pure silver, with the church’s holy emblem and intricate patterns engraved on it. But the most important part was that it contained holy power!
Just holding it in her hand, she could feel a cool current slowly flowing out, making her feel refreshed and energized.
“Yes, these are small items I made myself. They will help the God of Redemption better protect you! You must wear them well and never take them off, understand?”
Wu Ming’s expression turned serious, and he even subtly applied a bit of mental suggestion.
In reality, the main function of these amulets was as tracking devices!
Once an irreversible disaster occurred in this world, he could use the power of his main god space to evacuate his family immediately.
Compared to those underground shelters, he trusted his main god space much more.
“And Emily, you can take a few as well!”
Wu Ming suddenly said, looking at Emily beside him.
“I can too? Thank you, Your Eminence!”
Emily said joyfully and performed a gesture of reverence that only a believer of the God of Redemption would know: “My parents are devout believers. They will be very happy to receive amulets personally crafted by Your Eminence.”
“Is that so? Then that’s great!”
Wu Ming smiled, his eyes seemingly seeing through Emily’s deeper intentions.
“Brother, I’ll go first!”
Emily suddenly felt uneasy, and Brandon, who was beside her, sensed this and promptly took Emily away.
“Really…”
Angelina immediately complained beside him: “Among the whole family, only Brandon is still too clueless to realize that Emily is approaching him for ulterior motives.”
“I know!”
Wu Ming nodded: “But he’s happy, and that’s enough, isn’t it?”
Regardless of which faction Emily represented, as long as he remained powerful, she would have no choice but to maintain a friendly stance.
In other words, Emily might spend her entire life maintaining this image of a virtuous wife and good mother. For Brandon, isn’t that enough?
“Ordinary people also have their own happiness!”
He sighed.
“Are you thinking of something bad?”
Angelina’s perception was very sharp. She touched the amulet around her neck: “I can feel that besides protection, there is also another force within it!”
“Yes, you know about the shelters the church is building, right?”
Wu Ming thought for a moment. He felt that this younger sister had always been precocious and possessed supernatural abilities, so she was not an ordinary person. Naturally, he could reveal a bit of information in advance.
“I know. Is it because of the Thunderblade? I’ve heard that many rich people are now imitating it, some even building shelters deep in the mountains…”
Angelina tilted her head.
“If one day, this world undergoes a huge change, even a disaster, how would you choose?”
Wu Ming stared into Angelina’s eyes.
“What to choose…to save people? I might do my best, but the only ones I truly want to protect are just the family and a few others!”
Angelina lifted her head, her pure eyes seemingly spotless: “As long as Mom and Dad and my brother are still here, nothing else matters!”
“What a perceptive girl you are!”
Wu Ming patted Angelina’s head: “But don’t think too much in the future, or you’ll age too quickly!”
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