Currently, Mil's greatest expertise lies in potionology, and although he hasn't taken a grading exam, his skill level should easily qualify him as a First-Tier Potion Master.
He can now skillfully add magical catalysts to potions and control their effects using magic.
In the afternoon, Mil arrived at the Tribunal...
The entire Church was in an uproar over yesterday's events, and the Pope had issued a death order—
He believed that the Goblin incident involved the descent of a demon above Level Five and that an exorcism must be performed as soon as possible to eradicate it root and branch.
The demon they spoke of was a divine messenger on par with angels, and its form of existence was somewhat abstract...
Inside the Tribunal, it was noisy.
The bronze chandelier hanging from the dome trembled slightly amidst the arguments.
Four red-robed cardinals were arguing fiercely, and the Holy Knights Commander and Vice-Commander were also present, studying a map and reviewing yesterday's events.
Adjudicator Kramer, dressed in a red ecclesiastical robe, had his withered fingers deeply dug into the walnut wood grain, and his aquiline nose cast a sharp shadow on his aged face.
Seeing Mil's appearance, he breathed a sigh of relief:
“Mil, have you prepared the action plan?”
The meeting room gradually quieted down, and everyone's gaze turned to Mil.
“Almost... but I need to understand the situation of the Holy Knights squad's disappearance yesterday first.”
Regarding the Holy Knights squad's annihilation yesterday, the situation report had already been released, and Secretary Ross, who was nearby, handed over the report—
At seven o'clock yesterday morning, Paul led the Holy Knights squad to Lainier Village and used the Iron Lily Squad as bait to begin the capture plan at the village entrance...
Among the Holy Knights, there was one Fifth-Tier, three Fourth-Tier, and the rest were all Second-Tier official Holy Knights.
At nine o'clock in the morning, the Goblin appeared at the village entrance, and the Holy Knights squad launched a siege against it.
Unexpectedly, the Goblin's combat power was too strong, and it managed to escape under the Holy Knights' encirclement.
Seeing that the opponent was injured, Paul ordered a pursuit, chasing it all the way to a cave.
Afterward, he had the logistics team and the Iron Lily Squad wait outside the cave, and he led the Holy Knights squad directly inside.
Around two o'clock in the afternoon, the Hero Goblin emerged from the cave, and at the same time, a large number of magical beasts appeared around it...
In the end, only four injured Iron Lily Squad members successfully escaped.
After reading the report, Mil felt a mix of emotions...
The Goblins in this world are truly weak, the kind that even villagers can defeat, and previously there had been almost no adventure teams that failed because of fighting Goblins.
Suddenly, such a fierce one appeared. Could it be a fellow countryman who transmigrated?
He'd better have a system, otherwise he probably wouldn't survive three chapters.
“So, even the logistics members who stayed outside the cave entrance didn't survive? And the Iron Lily Squad, only four out of six remained?”
Klama nodded, and the others remained silent. Mil shrugged and chuckled:
“Alright then... How are the injuries of those four? Can they still move?”
“Their injuries are not severe; after treatment, they are basically fine.”
“Has anyone been sent to check the cave where the incident happened yesterday?”
“They didn't dare to go deep, but the Holy Knights have already been sent to surround it.”
“Goblin caves will relocate as soon as they are discovered, but finding their new cave is not difficult.”
As Mil spoke, he pulled over the map and drew a circle around Lainier Village:
“My plan needs to be kept secret. Everyone else, please leave first. I will assign an adventure team and the Iron Lily Squad to enter the Goblin's cave together.”
At these words, everyone was first stunned, then exclamations of admiration and doubts came one after another.
Klama pounded the table and asked, puzzled:
“Mil, what are you talking about? Even Fifth-Tier Holy Knights couldn't get out of there. No one knows what's inside! Even the strongest adventure team in Holy City probably wouldn't dare to venture in easily!”
“I will personally lead the team in, but if you don't trust me, there's nothing I can do.”
After speaking, Mil leaned back in his chair and propped his legs on the table, but he was still pondering how to make them believe him.
“I believe Mil's plan—!”
Suddenly, a strong, clear female voice came from behind. Everyone looked up, turning towards the meeting room door.
The young woman in splendid armor once again appeared before everyone, bathed in the golden afterglow.
Mil turned his head and his eyes widened abruptly. Why was Diana here again?
Diana, holding her holy sword, strode forward and said to everyone with firm eyes:
“I have already read Mil's investigation report, and I also went to Lainier Village this morning to investigate the actual situation. Mil's idea is correct!”
Mil frowned tightly, his expression blank...
What idea of his? How was it correct?
And the confident Diana picked up Mil's investigation notes and said:
“Firstly, Mil keenly discovered that this Goblin acts secretly and has never failed in luring villagers. Do you know what this means?”
Everyone shook their heads, but Diana smiled and nodded:
“Secondly, this Goblin has always been seeking revenge on the Iron Lily Squad. Haven't you discovered its purpose yet?”
Everyone's eyes widened, but Diana merely smiled calmly:
“Finally, I found the villagers who witnessed the capture scene yesterday...”
At this point, Diana's voice abruptly stopped, and she looked at Mil again, saying:
“So everyone should have guessed by now that Mil's plan, though bold, has a bold reason!”
Everyone present was bewildered, exchanging glances, and the entire room was silent, looking at Mil with confusion.
But Mil was also scratching his head...
Does the Blade of Reanimation have some side effects?
At this moment, Klama, who had considerable investigative experience, suddenly slammed the table:
“So that's how it is! But... it's too bizarre, isn't it? Princess Diana, such an action is still too dangerous!”
It's over, this side effect even spreads...
“It's alright. To be safe, I will go with Mil as a final safeguard!”
Saying that, Diana walked in front of Mil, smiled calmly, and looked benevolent:
“Mil, I completely understand your idea! Don't worry, I will stand with you!”
Mil's movement of fiddling with the holy emblem suddenly stopped, the silver chain leaving a red mark on his palm.
At this moment, he felt as if he hadn't woken up? How did she understand?
Even Teacher Klama's eyes seemed to have cleared up a lot?
And Klama clapped his hands, announcing to everyone:
“In that case, let's proceed according to Mil's arrangements! Everyone, prepare. This operation is confidential. From now on, no one present, except the main operational personnel, is allowed to leave.”
After leaving the Tribunal...
Mil still felt dizzy.
To prevent them from disrupting his plan, Mil and Klama repeatedly explained and confirmed every detail of the operation, ensuring that everything would follow his command and arrangement.
It all seemed to go smoothly?
It was a good thing, at least he didn't have to worry about how to make these people believe him anymore.
