With Duke Arsena now convinced by John and Aike, they shared their complete plan with him.
After listening patiently, the Duke's expression turned somewhat hesitant.
"I certainly recognize the strength of you two. The Mysterious Sage indeed represents one of the greatest threats we currently face. But can we truly eliminate the Mysterious Sage?"
Even with the legendary warrior Aike's assistance, Duke Arsena felt their combined forces might still fall short against the successfully revived Mysterious Sage.
Before its revival, the Sage, through merely its projection, had managed to repel an attack from the Sea God.
If not for John's desperate battle, the Mysterious Sage could have inflicted severe damage on the entire Order Faction at that time.
The strength of the Mysterious Sage after its revival far exceeds that of its projection.
