earths-greatest-magus-16091348
chapter-2233

Ever since the Golden City fleet ventured into the perilous Shadow River Zone, most communications had been severed. The Shadow River Zone, known for its treacherous void space rivers and electromagnetic anomalies, made long-range communication nearly impossible. It had been more than a week since the fleet's departure, and for the past three days, the civilians of Golden City had received no updates. This prolonged silence only served to amplify the fear and anxiety among the populace, who were left to imagine the worst about their loved ones and protectors facing unknown dangers in distant battles.

The atmosphere in Golden City grew increasingly tense. Whispers of concern spread through neighborhoods, where citizens gathered to share what little information they had. Rumors and speculation ran rampant, each more dire than the last, as the lack of official communication fed the growing unease.

Adding to the turmoil, protests erupted in the streets. The Golden Birds activists became even more aggressive in their demonstrations. Chants and slogans condemning the council's decisions echoed through the city, and in some areas, the situation turned violent. Unfortunately, the city's councils and leadership symbols did little to quell the rising panic. Instead of addressing the concerns of the populace directly or offering reassurances about the fleet's mission, they focused on internal political maneuvering. Emergency hearings were called at the capitol building, where the Karat factions were put on public trial. The purpose of these hearings was to scrutinize and explain each decision made regarding the fleet's deployment in exhaustive detail.

Lord Hassa Karat sat at the head of the long, polished table in the grand chamber, facing a semicircle of a dozen council members and hundreds of Golden City officials. The atmosphere was charged with tension, the air heavy with the weight of expectation and scrutiny. He seized the moment to provide an update on the ongoing battle, information he had received through special, highly classified artifacts that allowed for rare and secure communication from the front lines.

"The battle has just started, we should receive an update in several hours. I urge everyone to stay calm and give our hope and prayers to our heroes on the frontlines."

His words were intended to reassure, but the response from the council and gathered officials was anything but unanimous. There were nods of agreement and murmurs of support from some, particularly his allies who trusted in his leadership and the Karat faction's decisions. However, the chamber was also filled with a significant number of opposition members, led by the formidable Barry Croft.

"Lord Hassa, while we appreciate the update, there are many among us who believe that the Karat faction is withholding critical information," he declared, his voice carrying the weight of the opposition's frustration. "We demand proof of your claims and a more detailed account of the situation."

Among the gathered crowd in the grand chamber was Magus Rosia, and standing beside her was Morgana. From their vantage point, Emery could hear almost real-time updates of the situation at the hearing.

Emery harbored no doubts about the accuracy of Lord Hassa's information. His confidence did not stem only from trust but from the knowledge that he had his own reliable source of updates from the battlefield. Through the eyes and ears of his newly assigned Khaos seeds, the hybrid Grand Magus Anpu.

After five years of exceptional service, Anpu was rewarded by having his slave's mark removed and receiving the power of Khaos to enhance his strength. Emery's decision to empower Anpu was not without its risks; however, with Emery's ever-growing strength, he felt confident in managing any potential threats. He was willing to grant Anpu more power and freedom as a test of the man's true loyalty.