From Secret Clan to the Divine Dynasty

"Karno?"

In the Fischer Manor, a man returned, and everyone turned their eyes toward the person who had been missing for a full ten years, their faces expressing a mix of complex emotions.

Karno Fischer.

Although many had lost hope in him, like Felix, he returned at the most critical and dire moment for the family!

Nevertheless, the instant Karno stood there, many let go of their lingering dissatisfaction with him.

At least everyone could confirm one thing—he was willing to live and die together with the Fischer family. Read exclusive adventures at empire

"I have returned."

Karno nodded lightly; Darren immediately snorted and said,

"You still know how to come back, Karno!"

Darren and Felix just seeing Karno's return face clouded by displeasure.

If it were not for Karno's contributions ten years ago, which to some extent had spared the Fischer family from catastrophe, they would absolutely despise that man.

"Karno..."

Christine, sitting in a wheelchair, stared at her brother, revealing a smile. As someone who greatly valued responsibility, being the twin sister, Christine could never despise her twin brother.

Even though Karno had every trait that she disliked, she could understand and knew that deep down, Karno still held the entire family in his heart.

No, for him, perhaps the concept of "Fischer family" was too broad. In reality, it was very specific loved ones that Karno would fiercely protect.

"Father, I am sorry, I left again for ten years before returning."

Chris looked at his barely home son, nodding lightly without saying a word.

"Karno! You've finally returned!" Vanessa walked over, tears continually streaming from her eyes.

She was already a very old woman, with deep marks of time etched on her face, yet at that moment, her eyes sparkled with a light never seen before, derived from deep joy and anticipation.

"Mother, it is me."

Karno took a deep breath and walked toward his mother with a smile.

From afar to near, each step landed on her heartstrings, quickening Vanessa's heartbeat slightly.

As his figure gradually came closer, the old Vanessa's eyes instantly moistened.

That was her child, the long-absent son, who had finally returned to this home filled with memories. The years had also left their marks on the child's face.

But that familiar contour and gaze instantly awakened the deepest tenderness and concern in Vanessa's heart.

"You have finally returned... I thought you might... Karno..."

Without many words, she just trembled forward, unable to contain her emotions any longer, tears falling like pearls off a string, spilling onto her clothes and sinking into both their hearts.

Vanessa suddenly spread her arms wide, using all her strength to pull her child tightly into her embrace.

That moment seemed to freeze time, all the waiting, yearning, worries, and expectations, found release and comfort in their embrace.

Karno's head rested gently on her shoulder, and they silently held each other, as if the entire world was just them, mother and son.

After a while, Byrne also stepped in front of Karno, smiling and said,

"Karno, it's good you're back, I knew if you returned you would definitely be a help."

"I must thank you for one thing, Karno."

He spoke earnestly, "It's because of the prophecy you sent back, ten years ago we were cautious of the Words of Tranquility's attack, and it also made me wary of the Alchemy Council's President!"

If it weren't for Karno's prophecy, Byrne also wasn't sure if he would have fallen into the Sapphire Curator's trap.

Karno glanced around; the hall still had many outsiders, so he leaned in and whispered into Byrne's ear.

"I have important news to tell everyone. In the Terrell Church Kingdom in the Southern Continent, I found something that might help awaken our god!"

Byrne's eyes immediately brightened, and he looked at Karno with excitement, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"That is great! Karno! Hahaha, you truly are the savior of our family!"

"This is really fantastic, with you here this time... Perhaps, I won't need to make that choice anymore!"

Karno smiled and pulled out an ancient, mysterious black stone tablet from his chest.

This stone tablet was pitch black, its surface gleaming with a deep luster, like the darkest ink of the night sky, or the essence of an ancient abyss, exuding an indescribable solemnity and mystery.

The material of the stone tablet was extraordinarily hard, as if time had not been able to leave any clear traces on it. Even the finest scratch was hard to find, only the natural weathering had created some subtle patterns, like ancient totems that wove together the unknown and mystical.

"Huh, it looks like a very strange object..."

Under the gaze of Byrne and the others, those patterns seemed to come to life, flickering with a faint light.

Karno nodded seriously and said,

"In the legends of the Terrell Church Kingdom, this black stone tablet was once part of the relics of a Sun Church saint. Engraved on it are powerful spells capable of foreseeing the future and even communicating the mysteries of heaven and earth, capable of awakening divine entities."

Byrne closely examined the text on the black stone tablet, speaking earnestly and joyfully,

"I can understand the writing on the stone tablet. It's in a script from ancient city-states, very rare. So it is indeed the method to resurrect the divine, hmm, it's a special ritual!"

But in the end, he furrowed his brows deeply.

"So that's how it is..."

——

At this very moment, on the western outskirts of the barrier on the East Coast, four Monarch powerful experts collectively stepped inside the barrier.

They were Bestet Rhein, Marquis Vlad, Prince Conrad of Carnia, and that purple-robed woman who served as a court mage of Carnia.

The group flew through the air, with Marquis Vlad occasionally glancing towards Prince Conrad of Carnia, keenly aware that the Adley Royal Family had betrayed the Cyart people, handing over massive resources of Cyart to Carnia.

Otherwise, the Carnians wouldn't have come to aid.

Alas, the thoughts of Marquis Vlad were conflicted, but wasn't he himself also a traitor to the Cyart people?

It was then that Bestet calmly and indifferently laid out the entire plan.

"Our siege on Fischer is divided into four phases," he said.

Marquis Vlad immediately asked, "Which four phases?"

Bestet glanced at him, chuckled, and continued:

"Well, there are three cities in the East Coast Province, namely Nasir City and Fein City in the north, and Phelps Port in the south."

"Our strategic goal is to capture these three cities and obliterate all members of the Fischer family. The difficulty lies in the fact that we must complete everything before the True Gods Church mobilizes," he added.

He paused, then continued:

"Theoretically, nobody should know that the Stars Embrace Order and the Words of Tranquility are behind this initiative, but I fear the collective action of two large heretical cults will sooner or later draw the attention of the churches of the True Gods."

Marquis Vlad, always hot-tempered, quickly pressed, "So what exactly do we need to do?"

Bestet deliberately spoke slowly as he replied, "The first phase involves six members of the Stars Embrace Order, who will bring an army and seize Phelps Port in the south, while we four will try to take Zane City."

"The Fischer family might have only two Monarch-level Transcendants, or they might have the three supporters from the Romann family, making it five."

"If these five rush to aid Fein City, then we will likely have trouble taking the city. But that does not matter."

"Because four from Words of Tranquility, having already left the southern forces, are flying towards Fein City to join us in capturing the city," he explained.

Marquis Vlad nodded lightly, listening intently.

Bestet raised a finger, chuckling subtly, "Then comes the second phase. A Spellcaster of Monarch Level would need about three days to convert a city-level barrier. After seizing these two cities, in three more days, we can launch a full assault on Nasir City."

"That will be the third phase. If the Fischer family persists in their resistance, they will be promptly eliminated."

"If they flee north, I've already spoken with the 'Blood Flames King' Flamme of Rhea. The Rhea People will ambush them directly at the forest!"

Accursed Rhea People as well?

A shock went through Marquis Vlad's heart, a deep revulsion suddenly rising within him. The enmity between the Rhea People and the Cyart people was indeed too intense.

Even as a traitor, he truly did not want to cooperate with the Rhea People, feeling an instinctive disgust!

But then, Marquis Vlad thought of the many family members killed by assassinations orchestrated by Chris in the past ten years, and thus, he forcefully suppressed his inner dissatisfaction.

No matter what, dealing with the Fischer family was indeed the most crucial thing!

He pressed on, "But what if they escape by sea to the east?"

It was then that Prince Conrad spoke up.

"The two great overlords of the Aphotic Sea are very good friends of mine, and they have already expressed their willingness to submit to Carnia while preparing to intercept on the eastern seas," he said.

Prince Conrad sneered, "Over the years, the Fischer family has been too arrogant at sea and has offended many."

Marquis Vlad was overjoyed, laughing, "Good, now Byrne and Chris are truly trapped."

"And what happens after dealing with the Fischer?" he squinted his eyes.

Bestet responded very calmly:

"The fourth phase will definitely see involvement from the True Gods Church. Hmm, as long as our new king of Cyart, 'Sword of Salvation' Noah, steps forward, the rest must hide... Afterward, Words of Tranquility and Stars Embrace Order will also completely annihilate the Romann family and divide up the vast amount of sacrifices of Cyart."

Vast amounts of sacrifices...

Upon hearing this sinister description, Marquis Vlad felt a chill run down his spine, but he also knew there was no turning back now.

Damn it!

Words of Tranquility and the Stars Embrace Order, all a bunch of beasts! A bunch of worthless heretics!

Of course, the Fischer family were even more so beasts!

If he had a choice, how good it would be if all these people were dead...

He thought for a moment, then suddenly turned to Bestet, asking coldly, "You said you aren't from Words of Tranquility, so what compensation do you want? What is it that you desire?"

"My compensation?"

Upon hearing Marquis Vlad's question, Bestet's lifeless eyes suddenly flashed with sheer madness!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Hahaha! You don't understand anything, actually, the destruction of Fischer is the greatest compensation for me!"