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Three days later.

The western continent of Arakidasia.

In the royal palace of the capital of the 'Alvares' Empire, in the highest council room.

In his own name, the 'Magic King' Auguste convened the 'Shield of the Holy' meeting with a look of utter despair.

“Old Master Auguste, there aren’t many times when you can call an emergency meeting.”

The person sitting to August's left is 'War Consort' Timalia Yesta, a woman with short, light blonde hair and a stunning figure. At this moment, she is looking at August, who is sitting in the main seat, with a playful smile and teasing her.

As a descendant of Chronos, the God of Time, Demaria possesses magic power at the level of 'Pu' at the young age of twenty.

Based on this cultivation speed, she will be guaranteed to have 'strong shield' level magic power in seven or eight years.

"Indeed."

Sitting next to Timalia was Neinhart, who wore green armor, had long purple hair, and exuded a 'very energetic' aura.

Neinhart is twenty-seven years old this year, and his magic power is at the 'weak shield' level.

"Lord Auguste, have you summoned us here to discuss plans for the final battle?"

The person sitting next to Neinhardt was 'General Winter' Imber Yura, who had short blue hair, wore an Imperial military uniform, and had glasses on his nose.

Inbel Yura is about the same age as Neinhardt, around twenty-six or twenty-seven, and her magic power is also at the 'weak shield' level.

However, his magic was clearly much stronger than Neinhardt's, and he looked like he could step into the 'Pu' form at any moment.

I don't think so.

Sitting next to Imber Yura was the 'Assassin' Jack Resio, a gentleman in his forties dressed in a suit and leather shoes. His magic power was at the 'Standard Shield' level, but with his talent, it would take him decades to reach the 'Strong Shield' level.

The seat next to Imber Yura was empty.

This is another main seat at the round table, and also the seat of Irene, another of the Empire's strongest, who is considered one of the Empire's two pillars alongside the 'Magic King' August.

However, Eileen still didn't come to the meeting today.

Unless the Emperor of the Empire, the 'Dark Mage' Jelf, arrives at the venue in person, Irene will not attend the 'Shield of the Holy Light' meeting.

As for the other attendees, they were already used to meetings without Eileen, and they deliberately left the seat empty.

"No battle?"

Sitting next to Eileen was 'Death' Bradman.

As a great demon created by the 'Dark Mage' Jelf, his strength has been fixed at the 'Plain Shield' level for hundreds of years.

"Brideman, your bloodlust is too strong."

Sitting next to 'Death' Bradman was 'White' Larkad Doragonier.

As the penultimate demon created by Jelf in order to resurrect his younger brother Natsu, he is the being closest to Natsu.

For this reason, Jelf gave him the surname Doragonil. He is currently the strongest person below the Empire's 'Twin Walls', with strength at the 'Super Shield' level. His spells are so powerful that they can even affect strong people at the 'Twin Walls' level.

"Uh."

"You guys are so noisy."

Sitting next to Larkade was Val Ishtar, who was officially known as the 'weakest shield'.

As the patriarch of the mechanical race, he is made entirely of steel, making him extremely afraid of lightning. His strength in direct combat is not very strong, and his combat power is between the 'human limit' and the 'weak shield'. However, he excels at reconnaissance, mass production of troops, and sniping.

In a direct confrontation, Val Ishtar is the weakest of the 'Shield of the Holy Light,' and it's even uncertain whether he could defeat Warlord Sink.

However, in the case of legion battles, he is the strongest in the 'King/Shield' tier.

"Hmph! A bunch of boring people."

Sitting at the end of the Shield of the Holy Guard is the Desert King, Agil Ram, who joined the Shield of the Holy Guard this year. He is twenty-four years old and his magic power has only recently entered the Inhuman Realm, so it is not yet very stable.

He is also the only member of the Shield of the Holy Light that Val Ishtar can defeat.

Yes, the ten individuals are the top combat force of the Albares Empire: 'Magic King' August, 'Scarlet Despair' Irene Belserion, 'Pure White' Larcade Doragnell, 'War Queen' Timalia Yesta, 'Death God' Bradman, 'Assassin' Jackb Resio, 'Winter General' Imber Yura, 'Knight' Neinhardt, 'Judge' Val Isht, and 'Desert King' Agil Ram.

As for 'Collapse' Brantish μ, he is only seventeen years old this year and is still a long way from the 'non-human realm'.

If you convert her magic power to the standards of the continent of Ishgard, she would only have barely crossed the threshold into the ranks of the Ten Wizard Saints.

Brantish is currently studying at the top magic academy in the 'Alvares' Empire, and has not yet graduated, let alone served as the 'Shield of the Holy'.

"Gentlemen, I have gathered you here today to announce something."

As he finished speaking, 'Magic King' August looked toward the door of the conference room and said with a smile, "Come in, Miss Machima."

"Yes, Lord Auguste."

The moment Augustus finished speaking, Machima, dressed in a black women's suit, pushed open the door and entered, confronting the vulgar man sitting in the conference room.

"woman?"

When 'Desert King' Agil noticed Machima, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

As for 'War Queen' Timalia, she licked her thin lips and smiled, "She's my type."

Machima: "Oh no, there are lesbians from the 'Alvarez' Empire here."

Chapter 172 What does it mean that the Albarees Empire is almost being sidelined by Igor? (Part Two)

"Hey, hey, old man Auguste."

"You allowed this woman to participate in the 'Shield of the Holy Guard' meeting, which means that in your eyes, this woman possesses strength comparable to ours, right?!"

Although 'Desert King' Agil is currently the weakest member of the 'Shield of the Holy Guard', he is also the most arrogant. He glanced at Machima with disdain and said unhappily.

"exactly."

Magic King August looked at Machima with a mocking expression. Although he had agreed to Id's request to help Machima join the Shield of the Holy Guard for the sake of his mother, Mavis, he did not say that he would help Machima secure her position in the Shield of the Holy Guard.

Anyway, his mission is over. Whether Igor's clone named Macchima can secure its place within the 'Shield of the Holy' depends on Macchima's own performance.

"hehe."

Machima chuckled, looked 'Desert King' Agil up and down, and teased, "Your name is Agil Ram, right?"

"So what?"

Ajir was taken aback, not expecting that Machima knew his name so well.

"You seem to have misunderstood something."

Machima stood with her hands behind her back, tilting her head, her sparkling orange-yellow eyes fixed on Agil's eyes, her gaze fixed intently on him.

"Did I misunderstand something?"

Agil looked puzzled, his eyes filled with doubt.

"Yes."

Machima nodded seriously and smiled, "Lord Auguste, the reason he let me join the 'Shield of the Holy Guard' is not because he thinks my strength is comparable to yours... but because he thinks my strength is far above yours."

"You're quite self-aware..."

When 'Desert King' Ajir heard the first half of Machima's sentence, he thought that Machima, as a newcomer, was quite self-aware.

After he heard the rest of what Machima said, his already gloomy face darkened even more, and he roared, "You're asking for death!"

“Agil, listen carefully.”

"Right now, give me the seat you've been hogging, and then run a hundred laps around the capital of the 'Alvares' Empire, shouting 'I am Lord Machima's dog' as you run."

"Remember this, this is my order to you, and you have no right to object."

Machima didn't give Agil a chance to make a move; she struck first and launched 'Domination' directly at Agil.

Because Agil's magic was far inferior to Machima's, his consciousness was instantly seized by Machima. He became like a walking corpse, making way for Machima. Then, he leaped out of the conference room window, running wildly through the capital while laughing loudly, "Hahaha, I'm Machima's dog! I'm Machima's dog!!"

"What bizarre magic."

Seeing that the "Desert King" Agil seemed to have gone mad and completely lost himself under Machima's control, the "Magic King" August couldn't help but use the word "weird" to describe Machima's abilities.

Yes, even the 'Magic King' August had never seen a magic like Machima that could control people's minds.

The most 'strange' thing is that Augustus is completely unable to replicate Machima's magic.

Because Machima is not actually using magic; she is simply using her power as the 'master of demons' in this magical world at the cost of burning her own magic.

After 'Desert King' Agil left the 'Shield of the Holy Guard' meeting room, the huge meeting room suddenly fell silent, and everyone present looked at the strangely powerful Machima with suspicion.

"Don't be afraid, everyone. My 'Domination' magic cannot 'dominate' those with stronger magic than me..."

Machima shrugged and looked at the three people sitting in the conference room: 'Magic King' August, 'Pure White' Larkade, and 'War Queen' Demaria. She smiled and said, "So at least the three of you are 'safe'."

"So, Machima, your magic is actually superior to mine?"

'Assassin' Jack Resio understood Machima's subtext and couldn't help but shake his head, saying, "Our 'Alvares' Empire really has a lot of talented people."

"But with the power of Machima, our 'Alvares' Empire should be able to easily 'dominate' the 'Ishgar' continent, right?"

'Winter General' Imber Yura pondered calmly.

"Eh~"

"However, I do have some weaknesses."

Machima smiled and said nonchalantly.

What are the shortcomings?

Inber Yura's eyes lit up, and he looked at Machima tentatively.

"The downside is... I'm very lazy. I need to sleep sixteen hours a day, eat breakfast, lunch and dinner for an hour each, and have three hours for exercise and skincare. And I absolutely do not work overtime."

Machima responded with a smile.

"Sixteen plus three plus three more, that makes twenty-two hours, doesn't it?"

"You can only work two hours a day?"

Iber Yura was dumbfounded.

Yes~

As Machima nodded, she added, "Besides that, I also need to set aside an hour for the toilet and an hour for a shower."

"Doesn't that mean not working at all?"

"Imbal Yura's eyes twitched as he spoke weakly."

Yes~

Machima nodded solemnly.

"Hahaha……"

I like your personality.

Before Imber Yura could continue rambling, 'War Queen' Timalia suddenly burst into laughter. She looked at Machima and said seriously, "I like you so much. I've discovered that I like not only your appearance but also your personality! We're a match made in heaven."

"..."

After Timalia finished speaking, it was Machima's turn to remain silent.

"puff……"

Auguste, sitting in the main seat, covered his mouth and chuckled. He looked at Machima with a mocking expression, thinking to himself, "Igor, those who play with fire will get burned! Let me watch how you manage to fish in the muddy waters of the 'Alvares' Empire."

"hehe."

Machima smiled slightly, a sly glint in her eyes as she looked at August.

Well, what I'm saying is, if Machima were to steal away 'War Queen' Timalia, this solid 'shield,' wouldn't your 'Alvares' Empire just explode?!

"Speaking of which, Brantich could also be persuaded~"

"By then, I'll have banned Timalia, Brantes, and August, leaving only nine of the so-called 'Twelve Shields of the Holy See'!"

"Oh, right! If we exclude me too, wouldn't that leave only the 'Eight Shields'?"

Besides 'War Queen' Timalia, the future 'Kingdom Collapse' Brantish is also within Machimala's sphere of influence.

With this shift in power, their magic guild, Fairy Tail, will inevitably emerge victorious in the upcoming super war.