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In the Sixth Heaven, the four Archangels, along with Tenraku and the girls, gathered in the grand temple of Zebel.
The temple was still under renovation and not yet operational, but in such an urgent situation, there was no time to worry about that.
“Hoouuuhhhouu!!”
“Ahhhhhhhh…”
On the holographic display of the meeting table, the floating island of Agreas, stolen by “Qlippoth”, appeared in the Third Heaven’s paradise. It resembled a massive mobile fortress hovering in the air, while countless mass-produced Evil Dragons poured out from the island, wreaking havoc everywhere.
Shouts, cries, explosions… Heaven had turned into Hell. Angel guards engaged in fierce battles with the army of Evil Dragons, while the souls of fallen believers scattered in the form of glowing orbs, fleeing in all directions.
Michael, Gabriel, and the others wore grim expressions on their faces as they saw this scene, with Dulio clenching his fists tightly, his eyes almost bloodshot.
“It seems the enemy entered from the Third Heaven— the paradise where the souls of believers reside.”
“A large number of Evil Dragons have emerged from the Third Heaven, invading the Second and Fourth Heavens.”
“All elevators to the various levels have stopped operating, and the enemy has sealed the doors with barriers, preventing entry or exit.”
As the Angel guards reported the current situation, the mood in the war room grew increasingly somber.
This was indeed a dire situation.
“Azazel, what’s the situation on your end? Can you come to support us?” Tenraku turned to Azazel’s projection on the side.
“No, the gates from the Human World to Heaven have been completely closed. We can’t dispatch reinforcements in the short term.”
Azazel shook his head as he spoke, and the others fell silent.
With no reinforcements available in the short term, they had to rely on themselves.
“What could the enemy’s objective be? Are they after the Tree of Life and the Tree of Wisdom?”
“It’s unlikely. Although the term “Qlippoth” is the inversion of the Tree of Life, and both trees are precious, they haven’t borne fruit since the Master’s passing. Even if they were taken, it wouldn’t hold much significance.”
“Could it be for the **System** left by the Master?”
“That’s a possibility. After all, if the **System** is destroyed, believers won’t receive the Master’s protection or blessings, nor can they trigger sacred miracles. This would be a devastating blow to Heaven.”
“Regardless of the enemy’s objectives, time is of the essence. Let’s discuss our countermeasures.”
With each contributing ideas, they quickly formulated a plan of action:
Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel, the four Archangels, would reinforce the barriers guarding the **System** in the Seventh Heaven. It was the most crucial location in all of Heaven, and failure was not an option.
Tenraku, along with Rias and the girls and the four Archangels’ Royal Users— Brave Saints— would intercept the enemy in the lower realms.
The Royal Users— Brave Saints, also known as Sacred Messengers, were developed by Heaven based on Devil Piece technology. Similar to Devil Peerages, there were four sets— one for each Archangel— each controlling a suit of cards.
Michael controlled Spades, Gabriel controlled Hearts, Raphael controlled Clubs, and Uriel controlled Diamonds. Griselda was Gabriel’s Royal User— Brave Saint, known as the **Queen**.
According to the card’s characteristics, each suit of Sacred Messengers consisted of thirteen members, all elite and powerful individuals within Heaven.
As for the “Trump Card,” Dulio, also known as the “Joker,” he was considered a Great King and a prince among the cards, not belonging to any of the four suits but superior to all Sacred Messengers.
“Apologies, Red Dragon Emperor, Princess Rias, Princess Sona. We invited you to visit Heaven, but you’ve encountered such a situation.”
“However, Heaven needs your help right now. Please lend us your strength.”
Before they set off, Michael stood before Tenraku and the girls, expressing sincere apologies and earnest request.
“No need to apologize, Lord Michael. The D×D Team was founded precisely to deal with those “Qlippoth” bastards.”
“Besides…”
Tenraku glanced at the girls beside him, and Rias and Sona smiled wryly, knowing what he was about to say.
They were no stranger to the intrusion of the Khaos Brigade. Every time they went somewhere, those troublemakers would inevitably show up, and they had grown accustomed to it.
With time pressing, nobody said much more. Michael, leading the four Archangels, hurried to the Seventh Heaven to reinforce the **System**’s barrier. The rest of the group rushed to the lower realms to intercept the invading enemies.
Since the elevators connecting the various levels had stopped running, it was a bit tricky to get to the lower realms at this moment. Griselda, leading the Royal Users— Brave Saints, was preparing teleportation spells when Tenraku interjected:
“No need for all this trouble. I have a Sacred Gear that can jump through space. I can teleport everyone down right now.”
Waiting for them to cast the spells and initiate the transfer would take who knows how long, so Tenraku suggested.
“A Sacred Gear that jumps through space? Can it also bring in reinforcements from the Human World and the Underworld?” Griselda’s eyes sparkled with curiosity.
“No, Heaven, the Human World, and the Underworld are all in different spatial dimensions. Heaven is currently completely sealed off, and there are powerful barriers isolating it. Jumping between the realms within the Heavens is already the limit. It’s impossible to jump outside.” Tenraku shook his head as he spoke, and Griselda and the other Royal Users—Brave Saints couldn’t help but look disappointed.
But being able to swiftly reach the battlefield below using the Sacred Gear’s power was already remarkable.
“Your Highness, the Red Dragon Emperor, please, then, teleport us to the battlefield below,” Griselda said, dismissing any hope of reinforcements. Tenraku chuckled inwardly.
Not long ago, this nun used to call him “Master” and “Holy Lord” with such joy. Now, it was “Your Highness, the Red Dragon Emperor,” with no hint of difference.
Women, oh women, indeed each one is like a film empress.
Just as Tenraku was about to activate the Sacred Gear’s power, Dulio spoke up:
“Captain, please teleport me to the Third Heaven first, I beg of you!”
His eyes carried a hint of pleading, and Dulio’s voice was subdued at this moment, his aura restless, like a terrifying primitive beast on the verge of erupting.
Although Tenraku didn’t know why Dulio wanted to go to the Third Heaven first, he nodded without asking further.
Activating the power of **Space Leap**, a burst of light emanated from Tenraku, enveloping Rias and the girls along with all the Sacred Messengers, and then they vanished in a flash.
To be continued…
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