Emperor William II of the Kamaran Empire personally went to Rody City, and two days later, brought back even more shocking news to the world.

First, the speculation about whether the miraculous boy Rody had returned from hell was confirmed.

However, this was not the most shocking part. Another piece of news, personally revealed by the miraculous boy Rody, took everyone by surprise. In the images recorded on the memory crystal, Emperor William II and the Elf Son Chris went to a clearing in the Evil Forest and saw the miraculous boy Rody, who had to stay away from people due to the divine fire burning on him.

No hugs, no handshakes.

The miraculous boy’s return was such that the Elf Son Chris could only look at him with a mix of joy and sorrow.

The unceasing divine fire burned on the miraculous boy, and the chains of the gods, tightly wrapping around his arms, were what people had seen as claw-like things. These were the chains that shackled Rody. The people of Kamaran, seeing this scene, couldn't help but shed tears, sighing incessantly. However, there was also a sense of joy; although the miraculous boy had suffered such misfortune, he had finally returned from hell.

Prince Black Night's words before his death had finally come true.

This was the greatest friendship he and the Underworld had given to humanity, a pity that this return came at the cost of his departure. People remembered the tragedy back then and felt heartbroken. If only Prince Black Night were still alive... If only the miraculous boy Rody and Prince Black Night could meet like the Twin Star Statues, understanding and cherishing each other, how wonderful that would be!

However, humanity, while moved, also harbored new expectations. Now that the miraculous boy Rody had returned, what surprises would he bring?

As long as Rody was alive, there was hope.

Surprisingly, the knights of the Holy Temple, who had refused to return to the temple and self-exiled in the Evil Forest, were now all kneeling behind Rody... The temple had always accused Rody and the elite squad of killing them, but recently, mercenaries hunting them discovered that they were not dead at all, but were self-exiled in the land of evil, doing penance. People only then learned the true story from these self-exiled Templar Knights. Indeed, it was the angels and the temple that had ordered them to attack the miraculous boy, but when the Emperor of Flames attacked and the Force Angel fled, it was Rody and his elite squad that saved them.

Their leader, the Perfect Knight, committed suicide as penance for ordering the massacre of the dwarves and the destruction of his faith.

Many knights also mutilated their arms as a sign of atonement.

These Templar Knights and Holy Warriors refused to return to the temple and continued their painful self-exile in the Evil Forest.

After the lies were exposed, there was an uproar in the world, and the image of the temple and angels collapsed again. The temple immediately contradicted itself, claiming they were fallen knights, corrupted in faith by demons, but in the eyes of countless people, these self-exiled fallen knights were heroes atoning for their sins. They were heroes in tragedy, as well as wanderers who had found their way back.

The fallen knights swore to fight only against orcs and demons for the rest of their lives. Now, following behind the miraculous boy Rody, what did that represent?

"To all the people of the world, I do not wish to bring back unfortunate news, I do not want to become a harbinger of doom. But, for the lives of millions, I must tell you, the great catastrophe of humanity's extinction is about to begin," said the miraculous boy with a grave face, announcing a message that shocked the world: "The orcs and demons are coming to attack again, and the Centennial Holy War has officially begun. The Lionheart King of the orcs has ordered a full mobilization, with over five hundred thousand orcs and over three hundred thousand half-orcs and goblins rushing day and night towards the Evil Forest. Behind them, there are three hundred thousand demons. If you ask the temple, they will tell you that prayer is the only option."

With over a million orcs and demons on the resurgence, what kind of bloodshed and carnage will they bring?

Now, without Marshal Von Desman, whom can people rely on?

Can humanity hold out for long with just the few thousand mercenaries and over a hundred elites of Rody City? In the face of half a million orcs, will they be crushed into a bloodbath? If the miraculous boy Rody and his companions are all sacrificed, who can people depend on then? The temple? Indeed, they will tell everyone to pray! The Angel Legion will come...

People are no longer the naive fools of the past, having learned from the mouths of the fallen knights that there are not more than a thousand angels.

The invincible Angel Legion of legend never existed.

It has always been humanity itself that has defeated the orcs and demons.

Angels are merely spiritual support.

The temple and angels have always claimed the glory of human victories for themselves. They do nothing but encourage humans to fight bloody battles against orcs and demons, leading them to death, and then claiming victory as their own after the battle.

The words of the miraculous boy stirred up a huge wave in the calm world, causing a great commotion.

Even the most devout began to waver.

"The bastard Rody is a man corrupted by demons. He has been bought by devils in hell, has degenerated, and has become their accomplice, a spokesman for the devil's alarmist talk. The human world is watched over by angels; there can't be any great catastrophe! The God of Light watches over us from the sky, believers of the world, divine power is omnipotent, any sinner who dares to accuse or question the divine will fall into hell! Why did the bastard Rody fall? Why did he fall into the Desolate Hell? It’s because he is full of sin!" The temple issued a strong statement, labeling Rody as a sinner.

"Whom should we believe? Whom can we still trust?" The Denis Free Alliance newspaper published an editorial, "We truly wish to believe the words of the temple, as we have been devout believers for centuries. We don't want our hearts to break like the Perfect Knight. We also want to believe the miraculous boy Rody, who has always been our hero. Now, we want to ask, whom should we believe?"

"Welcome back, miraculous boy! But as we prepare a welcome banquet, we also need to prepare for war," reported the Naples newspaper.

"The liar trapped in the Desolate Hell is back, lying in his usual manner. I dare say he must have struck some unspeakable deal with the devil. Otherwise, with his ability, it would be absolutely impossible for him to escape from hell!" the Redlands Magic Express.

"I don't understand why people, when facing death, still refuse to believe the words of the miraculous boy Rody. Yes, the temple told us the Centennial Holy War was over, they also told us the orcs couldn’t possibly have an army of half a million, and the demons couldn’t have as many as three hundred thousand. But if I tell you that I believe a word of what the temple says, I am a complete fool! What is the temple now, apart from politicians and conspirators? Are there any true clergymen praying for the people? No, at any time, you can find pornographic books and gold in the beds of the cardinals, that's what the clergy are now... a bunch of hypocritical bloodsuckers and parasites!" Ivan Yef, designated as 'Lowly Underling' by Prince Black Night, harshly criticized.

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"Our soldiers are ready; now, all we need is a qualified leader!" said Emperor William of Kamaran.

"The students of Rody Academy, except for the very young children, everyone will do their utmost to contribute to this war, even if it means sacrificing their own lives. The teachers in Rody Academy, whether they are great sages or instructors, will set an example as educators! Perhaps there isn't much we can do, but we won't just sit by and watch others fight," declared Rody Academy at a pledge assembly.

"Regardless of whether the miraculous boy's warning becomes a reality, we should all be prepared for battle. Friends, we can't expect the orcs and demons to talk peace with us!" The capital's newspaper of the Norn Empire mobilized people to enlist in the army and called for national soldiers to prepare for battle.

"I pray for the world and will do my utmost to help the wounded in the war," announced the Holy Maiden.

"I like Rody, just as I liked Prince Black Night. The armies of Mile, have never fought for aggression, but we will not submit to the might of the orcs and demons. Mile is ready and waiting for the call from the Human Justice Alliance. However, I am disappointed that Marshal Torosky of the Human Justice Alliance sent me a message saying that I, a woman, need not worry about military affairs. He also said that orcs and demons will not appear, implying as if I would help Rody usurp his position as Marshal. What else can I say? Other than ordering my troops to stay and defend our own territory, I can only smash vases in my room!" Empress Mile expressed her anger openly and did not mince her words, but she had the right to do so.

"If indeed orcs come, then it is our inescapable duty, although our territory is currently harassed by bandits," said the King of Great Frey in a speech.

"While the world is incessantly arguing, we common folk can only lament... Time passes day by day, the higher-ups continue their indulgent lives, while we commoners live in constant fear. When will this life, where we risk our heads every day, end?" lamented the Binzhenia Civil Liberty newspaper.

"We have sent our best scouts, but have not received any news of an orc invasion. Apart from lamenting the miraculous boy's lies, we can't do much more. Everyone just sits at home reading newspapers. Those fools in Kamaran will sooner or later blush for their idiocy if they have a bit of self-awareness!" declared the Capital Ducal newspaper of Gale.

Human nations' major newspapers are engaged in a fierce war of words, with the sales of magic newspapers skyrocketing.

Now, people simply do not know whom to believe.

This is no longer just a confrontation between the miraculous boy Rody and the temple, but a confrontation between nations, a verbal battle between kings, and a war of words between magic newspapers. During this time, the temple repeatedly publicized calm magic images from the Evil Forest, proving that the human continent was not under orc invasion, and Rody's words were completely lies.

As for the miraculous boy Rody, he did not respond to any of the questions and doubts, focusing on leading his troops to dig huge trenches outside Rody City.

They cut down the surrounding trees and urgently trained the soldiers of Kamaran.

War supplies were also transported in large quantities with the help of merchants from various countries, showing a determination to fight the orcs and demons alone. People were moved by this, and many volunteered to transport supplies donated from the rear to Rody City. Many soldiers also volunteered to help guard Rody City. In less than ten days, about thirty thousand elite soldiers of Kamaran and several thousand mercenaries were urgently training outside Rody City.

As for the reaction of Rody City, the temple and the Human Justice Alliance scornfully ridiculed it.

They already knew that although the orcs were assembling, their numbers were not as many as half a million, and the nearest troops were thousands of kilometers away. Unless the orcs grew wings, it would be impossible for them to reach the human continent within two months. As soon as their main force entered the land of evil, the temple would detect it, and responding then would not be too late.

As for the demons, unless the Gate of Hell opened and a few hundred small groups of demons came out to move around, it would be absolutely impossible for three hundred thousand demons to pour out of hell.

Half a month passed, and the magic newspapers were still engaged in a fierce war of words.

Gale and Redlands, among other countries, even gave Rody nicknames like 'Hell's Fugitive' or 'Black-haired Liar'.

Countries supporting Rody were ridiculed as 'Brainless Sea Squirts' and 'Pretentious Cowards', among others, sparking anger among the people of Kamaran and similar nations. Protests were held daily, demanding their governments sever diplomatic relations with these shameless countries.

The embassies of these countries were smashed and burned by outraged people.

The citizens of Kamaran, Naples, and other countries angrily declared that if orcs attacked Gale and similar nations, their soldiers vowed not to rescue them, letting their men be boiled in pots by orcs and their women taken as slaves. Even a magic reporter sarcastically commented that one need not worry about powerful countries like Gale and Redlands, as their men’s ignorance alone could build the thickest walls in the world. Even if boiled by orcs, their stubborn mouths wouldn't soften.

Neutral countries were unsure of what to do.

Mobilizing troops would cost a lot of money, and the knights who had just finished fighting were reluctant to move again.

But if they didn't mobilize and the orcs really came, it could mean the end of their nations. Many kings shuttled anxiously between Kamaran, Gale, and other countries, each sticking to their own opinions, making decisions difficult. As a result, mobilization orders were issued, but soldiers were not required to report immediately; it was more of a long-term quota for reserves.

At the height of humanity's verbal battle, a war magic reporter, Burn, unintentionally captured a terrifying sight while filming the fortifications outside Rody City aboard a griffin.

The orcs had arrived.

Not only had they arrived, but their tents were also densely packed in the forests, indicating they had been there for more than a day or two.

While everyone was still engaged in their verbal battle, the orcs were probably laughing secretly. They were less than five hundred kilometers from human kingdoms, but humans were still debating their existence... This reporter, trembling, conveyed the news to his newspaper, but the editor questioned whether he was dreaming. When this terrifying sight was broadcasted, everyone was stunned.

Never before had so many orcs been seen, nor such well-trained orc armies.

The orc armies were less than five hundred kilometers from human territories.

They had bypassed Rody City, the forward outpost in the land of evil, and stealthily moved towards the Human Justice Alliance. From the beginning, the orcs had no intention of attacking the human outpost led by the miraculous boy Rody but chose to bypass him and directly attack the alliance.

People did not know how the orcs had managed to elude the scouts in the sky and sneak in, but the fact was right before their eyes.

The miraculous boy Rody's warning was not wrong; the orcs indeed had an army of several hundred thousand, more, not less, than the estimated half a million. As for the demons, they were yet to be seen, but everyone believed that these terrifying creatures were also lurking somewhere nearby. What frightened people most was that, apart from Kamaran and other ridiculed nations, most were still in a non-war state.

People soon realized the severity of the situation and panickedly gathered in the streets, seeking hope...

The temple seemed to panic as well, calling for people to remain calm, promising the Angel Legion would descend to help humanity defeat the orcs. But now, no one was willing to believe the temple's words; in the war of words, they had gained the upper hand, while the miraculous boy Rody remained silent.

However, the facts ironically proved that the miraculous boy, who worked silently, was right.

The numerous accusations and ridicules previously thrown at him now turned into slaps on the accusers’ own faces. People not only felt ashamed but also humiliated. Once again, they had been fooled by the temple. Claims of calm seas, no orcs, and a hundred years of peace, all turned out to be complete lies.

The one they criticized, the miraculous boy Rody, was correct.

No, people now realize he has always been right; they just never believed him until the day of regret, when it was too late for remorse!

Fortress of Saint Song.

Marshal Torosky was woken up in the middle of the night and was somewhat at a loss facing the situation of hundreds of thousands of orcs pressing in.

There had been no enemies during the day, but now, waking up at midnight, hundreds of thousands stood before them. Anyone would be frightened and at a loss in such a situation. Countless urgent commands and mobilization orders were issued immediately, but with the speed of the orcs, it would take only two or three days to cover five hundred kilometers. What could be done in such a short time?

Apart from sighing and complaining, the commanders could do no more...

With more human aerial scouts conducting reconnaissance, the orcs seemed to realize their whereabouts were exposed and immediately sped up their advance. A group of Blood Flower Axe barbarians with elite axe warriors ran through the night, and by dawn, this army, assisted by giant bats and dragons in the sky, advanced another two hundred kilometers.

The orcs bypassed several small defense fortresses along the front line.

They crossed mountains and hills, directly pressing towards the Human Justice Alliance.

By sunrise, the main orc army had moved forward another fifty kilometers. People discovered their numbers in terror: at least three hundred thousand orc warriors and nearly a hundred thousand half-orc logistics soldiers. No demon soldiers were seen yet, but everyone knew the demons were nearby, moving under their eyes, yet to be found.

In Rody City, people were preparing for battle tensely.

The orcs did not attack here but left over fifty thousand of their army to stand off against Rody City's troops. Their goal was clear: to hold back the miraculous boy's forces while the main army attacked.

They feared Rody with his thirty thousand soldiers but not Marshal Torosky with his half a million.

"Rody, did you know about the orc and demon armies early on? They are right in front of us; why didn’t you warn the world? Is this your revenge for their misunderstanding of you?" a magic reporter questioned Rody.

"Watch your words!" Stanley grabbed the magic reporter and growled fiercely, "We warned you a month ago!"

"But at that time… you didn’t say they were only five hundred kilometers away!" the magic reporter said tremblingly.

"The orcs were indeed two thousand kilometers away at that time, but they have legs and can move. I can’t restrict them to one spot and then show them to everyone, saying, 'Look, these are orcs, they have come!'" Rody snorted, "Would you have believed me then? If you had, you would already be standing behind me. Listen to what my supporting soldiers have to say!"

"That's right, we were ready long ago. You fools, it's too late to cry and wail now!" the soldiers of Kamaran heard and shouted angrily in unison, "There are no orcs, if there were, you’d have put them in an arena to perform like monkeys. Listen, this is what you said!"

"Let your editor pick fleas off the orcs! Don’t bother us!" Chris waved his hand, ordering the questioning magic reporter to be thrown out.