The Witch Hunter System - Chapter 849

Chapter 849: The Divine League's Meeting



When Aeliana made her last-minute announcement regarding Heavenreacher's launch time, the night became restless.

While many people were excited to witness how humans could enter the heavens, many more people were skeptical regarding the theory. Even so, regardless of their opinions, they all looked forward to watching the launch.

If the Heavenreacher Project succeeded, it would be an important mark in human history, even though dragons did most of the work.

Nevertheless, the spies from various countries quickly sent the news back to their countries via their special methods. Some used long-distance communication tools, while others used familiar spirits to deliver their messages.

The slowest messengers were undoubtedly the contracted or tamed birds, and they had the highest risk of being intercepted.

In the eyes of dragons, these aerial messengers were as slow as buzzing flies.

However, they were already informed not to intercept them and just all their messages to reach their intended destinations.

The northern countries under Vaan had undoubtedly received a lot of attention due to his lightning-quick rise and the changes he brought with him. While some silently looked on with interest and curiosity, others felt threatened.

Among the threatened countries, the Divine League was at the top of the list.

The twelve city lords of the Divine League held an urgent meeting precisely to discuss the agenda regarding the Heavenreacher's official launch date.

"The North has been sending witches to investigate our territory on a number of occasions. It is clear that its appetite is unsatiable and has set its eyes on us as its next target," the Sword Lord, City Lord of Divine Sword City, solemnly mentioned.

"Depending on how successful the Heavenreacher Project is, it could draw a lot of people to its side. If we don't keep a tight leash on our people, our population will also suffer, considering how close we are to the North."

"That's why we can't let the North's Heavenreacher Project succeed. We must sabotage it," the Sword Lord firmly stated.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"You speak too seriously, Sword Lord," the Saber Lord, City Lord of Divine Saber City, casually dismissed. "The Heavenreacher Project is no more than a gimmick to garner interest and attention. It won't succeed the way you fear."

"My sources tell me only a selected few individuals would be permitted to use the Heavenreacher to enter the heavens. Moreover, they must have full citizenship and outstanding contribution to the country."

"As such, outsiders have no chance of buying a ticket to the heavens, even if it was for sale. Why would anyone flock to the North, knowing they wouldn't be given a chance to soar into the heavens?" the Saber Lord mentioned.

"The Saber Lord is right," the Bow Lord of Divine Bow City acknowledged before saying, "More importantly, it might sound impressive to enter the heavens, but the heavens aren't a kind place for humans to be."

"That is the domain of gods; to humans, or any mortal for that matter, it is no different from a world of death. There is no air for us to breathe up there. As such, there is also no guarantee that people sent up there will come back alive."

"To me, that is no different from sending people to die. Behind that blazing trail of glory is only death. Once people realize that, the Heavenreacher will not seem as impressive as they thought," the Bow Lord calmly stated.

"That is a fool's thinking, Bow Lord," the Sword Lord cooly insulted before arguing, "If we can think of such a problem, do you think the people who designed the Heavenreacher wouldn't think of it too?"

"The North must have already prepared a way for people to survive up there! They just haven't made the information public!" the Sword Lord strongly believed.

"So what if it is true, Sword Lord?" the Moon Lord of Divine Moon City uttered.

The Sword Lord immediately frowned before asking, "What do you mean 'So what,' Moon Lord? Do you not understand the gravity of the issue? If we do not remove this threat, our Divine League will only exist in name in the future."

"Do nothing and watch for now, indeed," the Saber Lord nodded.

"I concur."

"As do I."

"I am of the same opinion."

"Mine too."

"I also agree."

"Mm."

The City Lords voiced their agreement one after the other. With each reply, the Sky Lord's

expression would darken by a shade.

"You bunch of conservative old farts. We'll be too late to act with that kind of mentality, but whatever. So be it. Just don't start crying to me when our Divine League declines in the

future!" the Sky Lord snorted.

The meeting room quickly went dead silent.

Although everyone knew they should do something, their options were limited.

Furthermore, if they forced the matter, they also feared the gravity of the consequences would be more than they could bear.

"In times like this, why don't we just seek out our Divine Goddess for answers? The Divine Goddess will surely illuminate the correct path for us," the Sword Lord suggested after a soft

sigh.

"Moreover, if we failed to inform the Divine Goddess of such a momentous event happening in the North on time, we may lose the blessings and favor of our Divine Goddess." "That is also something I can agree to," the Saber Lord quickly acknowledged before saying,

"To think I would agree with something you say, not once but twice, Sword Lord. The sun

must be rising from the west."

Evidently, the Saber Lord and Sword Lord had a long history of conflicting opinions and views.

However, they had always been over trivial matters, nothing as significant as this time. As such, the Sword Lord was too lazy to bicker with the Saber Lord.

"Enough of your jabs, Saber Lord. Let us just summon our Divine Goddess," the Sword Lord

urged after sighing again.

The rest of the City Lords nodded.