Nokia Oz Continent, Capital of the Kingdom of Lockman.
"Esteemed Queen of Lockman, His Highness Muria has requested that within thirty days, you assemble and consolidate all the forces within your kingdom and transport them through the teleportation array into Synapsis, ready to join the war at any moment."
A Storm Giant, accompanied by a giant roc, stood respectfully in the palace's grand hall, reading the summons to the blue-haired, red-eyed loli queen seated on the throne.
"I understand. You may return and tell my brother that I will arrive on time," replied Queen Remilia with no hint of surprise on her face upon hearing the summons.
Ever since she attended that wedding, she had frequently traveled through the teleportation array to visit Muria in Synapsis. She was well aware of his plans and had adjusted many of her kingdom's policies accordingly. She had long been prepared to devote her nation's full strength to assist Muria in this war.
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"Queen Claudia of the White Dragons..."
On the Deprelson Continent, Claudia, now the true ruler of the Northlands and known as the White Dragon Queen, quietly listened to the Storm Giant deliver the command from Synapsis.
"Hmm, I understand. I will lead my legion and arrive on time," Claudia responded calmly, her tone as indifferent as the look she gave the Storm Giant when he arrived.
After the Storm Giant left, the White Dragon Queen, perched upon her icy throne, looked up at the sky. Her golden eyes gleamed brightly, exuding a majesty that ordinary dragons dared not gaze upon directly. "After so much hiding, you've finally lost your patience, haven't you?"
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"Kingdom of Frost Giants, Frostfang, Coldfeather..."
Still on the Deprelson Continent, another Storm Giant, riding a giant roc, arrived at the towering capital of the Frost Giant Kingdom and entered the royal city to deliver the command to the council ruling the Frost Giants.
Although the once barbaric Frost Giant tribes had been unified under Muria's orders and forced into forming a kingdom, they had no true king. Instead, the kingdom was governed by a council, composed of the chieftains of the original tribes. While the leadership remained unchanged, the benefits of creating a kingdom and forming a council were undeniable.
Firstly, internal conflicts among the Frost Giants had drastically decreased, and large-scale wars were a thing of the past. Only minor skirmishes occurred due to personal grudges. The power of the Frost Giants had consolidated in a way previously unimaginable.
However, the council system had its drawbacks. Any decision made by the council often resulted in endless arguments, and the administrative efficiency was extremely low. It was difficult to get anything done.
Nevertheless, when Muria's summons was placed before them, not a single Frost Giant dared to voice opposition or attempt to stall. They all knew that anyone who delayed Synapsis's orders out of selfish desires would have to appease Muria's wrath with their blood and heads. He would tolerate no one dragging their feet.
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Obisto Continent, in the depths of the Undead Abyss.
"Captain Barbossa of the Undead, I bring greetings from His Highness Muria." A Storm Giant clad in bone armor stood aboard a translucent ghost ship, addressing the lich seated on a skeletal throne.
"Heh, spare me the pleasantries. What does that guy Muria want now?" Barbossa's voice, filled with mocking undertones, echoed like a soul's whisper.
"His Highness is ready to launch a war against the Evil God Paradise. He wants to know how the map of the Synapsis Continent that you were tasked with is progressing."
"A war against the Evil God Paradise already, huh? That was quick. The map is ninety percent complete, just a small section left unfinished."
"Lord Barbossa, His Highness entrusted you with this task 180 years ago, and even now, when he needs it, you still haven't completed it. Don't forget that the resources you control in the Undead Abyss are because of who?"
"Don't question me. If you know that the Synapsis Continent is called the Evil God Paradise, you should understand how many Evil God incarnations are roaming around there."
Hearing the Storm Giant's audacity to challenge him, Barbossa's soul fire flared within his skull. Though the Storm Giant was not yet a legendary being, the lich still felt affronted.
"Do you have any idea how much I've lost on the Synapsis Continent over the years?"
"Remember this, giant: I'm not Muria's subordinate. Next time you dare speak to me like that, I won't hesitate to turn you into a bone giant. With your stature, you'd make quite the decoration."
"Turn me into an undead giant? If you have the courage, go ahead! But ask yourself if you can bear His Highness's wrath?"
"Are you threatening me? Do you think Muria would stand against me for a non-legendary Storm Giant like you?"
"Feel free to try! I'm not legendary, after all. I can't resist your great power." The blue-skinned Storm Giant showed no fear. To be chosen by Muria to negotiate with a peak legendary lich, he was no ordinary giant.
"Hmph!" Barbossa snorted coldly and waved his hand, expelling the Storm Giant from his ghost ship. He wasn't foolish enough to harm him.
"Tell Muria I'll complete the map in time. For now, what I've mapped should be enough for him to start the fight."
The Storm Giant, now standing in the sea of death, was momentarily stunned before realizing that a scroll had appeared in his arms. This was undoubtedly the map that Barbossa had completed so far.
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Between the Roghagen and Obisto Continents, within the Naga Kingdom deep in the endless ocean, a Storm Giant on his giant roc dived into the sea to deliver Muria's orders to the Naga. They were tasked with clearing the sea around the Synapsis Continent, wiping out any sea creatures that worshipped the Evil Gods.
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Roghagen Continent, Dragon Peninsula, Red Dragon Principality.
"Kingdom of the Red Dragon, Bernard, you are commanded to assemble your forces within one month..." A majestic Storm Giant stood in the palace of the Red Dragon Principality, delivering Muria's orders to the dragon knight Bernard.
"I obey the royal decree!"
"Good."
The Storm Giant, having delivered the message, immediately mounted his roc and soared into the sky, preparing to cross the mountain range separating the Dragon Peninsula from the continent. His next destination was the Guishuang Kingdom, where he would deliver orders to the six dragons there. The Red Dragon Knight had just been a side stop.
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"Muria is finally making his move against the Evil God Paradise. Ugh, this is going to hurt. Looks like it's our turn to bleed this time."
In the Guishuang Kingdom's royal court, a red dragon sighed as he entered, having just seen off the Storm Giant who delivered the orders.
"This was bound to happen sooner or later. Muria has provided us with so many resources to help us control Guishuang. It was all for this moment when we would mobilize our legions to assist him," replied a blue dragon in humanoid form, pausing from kissing a beautiful concubine.
"We won't even be on the front lines. Why worry? We still have to stay here to raise the legions for Muria."
"If we gather too many troops, it might cause unrest. Some might become unruly."
"Heh, do you think those human legends are fools? After all this time, they've probably figured out who we are. Otherwise, how could we have controlled the royal court for so long? Don't worry. No matter how much we stir things up, those human legends will cooperate, not obstruct us."
"Do you not want to join the war?"
"Why should we? Think about it, what's the nickname of that continent? It's the Evil Gods' private playground. If Muria wants to take it, it'll cost him a lot. That place will become a meat grinder, and we're not strong enough to survive that."
"But we are Muria's direct subordinates. Do you think he'd send us to certain death?"
"No."
"Besides, do you really think Muria would lose this war?" A green dragon's eyes gleamed with wisdom. Why not join a war destined for victory?
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"Excellent!"
After sending his giants to deliver the orders, Muria quickly received confirmation. Every one of the forces he had cultivated over the years promised to send their armies to Synapsis on time.
Having completed his preparations for war, Muria now only had to wait. Once Synapsis moved above the Synapsis Continent, he would open the spatial gates, using Synapsis as a teleportation hub to transport the armies he had gathered across the world into the Evil God Paradise, thus commencing this epic war.
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