<h4>Chapter 784: Covert Support</h4>


    After half a year, the initial phase of the Wild Gori World War finally came to a close.


    In the distant Magus World, the overmages and overlords who stood at the pinnacle of civilization were highly satisfied with the war’s progress.


    In under a year, the defensive blockade established by over twenty Gori Gods had been shattered.


    This invasion was indeed one of the more challenging.


    Yet, without any direct intervention from the overmages and overlords, thebat legions of the Magus World had already proven themselves capable of remarkable victories against Wild Gori World’s forces


    Prior to the war, many overmages and overlords had spected that this initial campaign would take at least two years before the Magus World Army could firmly establish itself in Wild Gori World.


    “ording to ourtest intel, the powerful main war Gori Gods are currently away from this world. We’ve been fortunate to encounter minimal resistance,” Bhaal remarked.


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    “Still that group of main war Gori Gods—including their strongest, the so-called Wild Gori God—should be returning soon. The strength of this Rank Six Gori God is uncertain, but it’s rumored to possess a world-ss secret treasure,” the overlord from the Dragon Warlock n added.


    “Shouldn’t we consider taking the necessary precautions?” he asked.


    Initially opposed to the Wild Gori World’s invasion, Bhaal was now reassessing his stance as he observed the Magus World Army’s impressive progress.


    “What exactly are you suggesting, Bhaal?” Zenasus asked.


    “It’s too soon to deploy an overlord directly. Ourbat legions are more than capable of conquering this medium-sized world civilization. However, to minimize losses, I believe we should send in second and third waves ofbat legions to the battlefield,” Bhaal replied.


    “This would not only address the potential threat posed by the so-called ‘Wild Gori God’ but would also exert pressure on two neighboring medium-sized world civilizations within the same star domain,” he added.


    Bhaal, a peak Rank Seven Dragon Warlock, had skin tinged with a red hue due to his inherited Crimson Fire Dragon bloodline.


    The color of his skin conveniently concealed the slight flush on his face.


    The reason this peak Rank Seven overlord seemed slightly unsettled was due to the fact that a substantial portion of the anticipated second and third waves of reinforcements were originally ted toe from the West Coast Dragon Warlock n and its vassal Bloodline Warlock n.


    The prior disagreement with Zenasus was one thing, but the expedition to Wild Gori World, teeming with opportunities to plunder wartime resources, was another.


    For Bhaal the lure of practical gains outweighed pride. Such pragmatism was typical of this top-tier force’s leader.


    In contrast, leaders of other top-tier forces, such as the Marmett Union Alliance, the Magic Empire, or the Northern Witches Council, might not act like Bhaal.


    Zenasus was not one to monopolize opportunities either; his advocacy for the Magus Civilization Army’s campaign against Wild Gori World was part of a strategy designed to align and unite the interests of powerful factions.


    Taking on a top-tier civilization like the Gant Federation was far beyond the capabilities of the Pyro Secret Society alone. Of course, there were other major powers from Magus World were quietly providing support behind the scenes.


    As Zenasus nodded approvingly at Bhaal’s suggestion, ir, a young Rank Seven soul overmage from the Alveroth Empire, smiled and remarked, “The native species in this Wild Gori World are quite fascinating. Looking at these simple-minded creatures reminds me of a race from our Magus World’s history.”


    He gestured at thetest living specimens lined up before the powerhouses from the Magus World.


    Among them stood a shivering Rank Four Gori God, its face twisted in terror as it cowered before the overmages and overlords.


    Encased in a translucent cube, this “Fire Gori God”, sent as a trophy by Feylis, trembled under the scrutiny of its captors.


    ir’sment sparked a sh of recognition among Zenasus, Bhaal, and the others, as they recalled a simr ancient race from the Magus Civilization’s distant past.


    Beside him, a Rank Seven knight from the Jehannah Kingdom named Seth hefted his massive sword and pointed to the toward the trembling Rank Four Gori God trapped within a sealed dimension,menting, “Butpared to that race, these goris are far inferior. Look at them; they don’t seem capable of bing much stronger than this.”


    The bearded burly knightughed heartily as he added. “I heard they’ve even adopted a system of divine beliefs? If true, they’re even further from reaching the power that ancient race once wielded.”


    Seth’s words effectively captured the perceived limitations of the Wild Goris in the eyes of the Magus World’s elite.


    The other overlords and overmages present were all ancient beings, each with over a hundred thousand years of experience and witness to countless civilizations.


    Naturally, they agreed with Seth’s observations.


    Without mentioning the ancient race lost to the dust of history, Hudson, the Rank Seven knight from the Byrne Empire, suddenly asked, “What about the Gant Federation?”


    “We’ve waged fierce battles in Wild Gori World. The surrounding medium and small civilizations in that star domain are likely aware by now. Given its location, the Gant Federation should have heard the news as well. Their borders are closer to that star domain than ours,” he added.


    He paused before saying, “If a full-scale war breaks out over this...”


    Bev, a peak Rank Seven soul overmage, interjected, “It won’t break out so soon. The Gant Federation just annexed the Rosen Dynasty Civilization; they need time to recuperate, even more than we do. And even if a war begins, the legions stationed along our borders should suffice to handle the Gant Federation’s initial strikes.”


    “All signs indicate that the Gant Federation isn’t yet gearing up for a full-scale conflict with the Magus Civilization,” she added.


    Though the Gant Federation kept a close watch on the internal affairs of the Magus Civilization, the Magus World had been equally vignt in monitoring them.


    Despite a formal disconnection and a heavily fortified border, both civilizations continued covert infiltrations and intelligence gathering.


    The overmages and overlords of the Magus World were aware of the presence of spies within the ranks of the Magus Alliance and even among certain foreign gods, likely nted by the Gant Federation.


    Simrly, the federation’s elites were also aware that agents from the Magus World, renowned for their soul envement magic, had prated their ranks.


    Both civilizations had their strengths and vulnerabilities.


    Prophecies from the Eastern Stargazing Heights and predictions from Magus World’s powerhouses suggested that a full-scale war between the two civilizations would likely erupt ten thousand years from now.


    Even ounting for potential shifts in events, this timeline was not expected to deviate significantly.


    Alice, a Rank Seven witch from the Northern Witches Council interjected, “Even if a full-scale war isn’t imminent, we must remain vignt against the Gant Federation providing covert support to the Wild Gori World.”