Shota's Isekai NTR Adventure Chapter 2170 2170: How are you alive?

"You've actually returned!"

My reappearance on the screen caused more than one person to show their astonishment; truly, everyone present was taken aback when I stepped into view.

It wasn't astonishing that they reacted this way.

After all, the last time they'd witnessed me, I was being pummeled by 'War' before being violently flung through an unknown spatial rift, vanishing without a trace.

It was only natural that they presumed I had completely ceased to exist in this world.

"Holy Son, are you unharmed?" The pontiff of the Solista Religion was the first to break the prolonged silence.

With a weary sigh, I responded, "It's a lengthy tale, but time is of the essence. What matters most right now is repelling the forces of Destruction that are currently encircling the Kite Kingdom's capital."

Upon hearing this, numerous representatives averted their gazes.

Their reactions made their thoughts abundantly clear.

"We want no part in this."

I couldn't fault them for their reluctance; the sheer power 'War' had displayed had left a deep impression, even on me. If avoidable, I too would prefer not to confront 'War' again under such circumstances.

Yet, being held hostage by them left me with no alternative.

Therefore, I couldn't simply allow the situation to conclude as it was.

"Does anyone have intel regarding the current movements of the forces of Destruction?"

More awkward expressions surfaced among the representatives, though some had indeed been proactive.

My absence hadn't rendered them entirely inactive; they understood the probability that the forces of Destruction would eventually target them. Consequently, they had dispatched individuals to monitor the enemy's activities.

Their objective was to gather as much intelligence as possible concerning 'War' and the strategic intentions of the forces of Destruction.

"They haven't made a single move? Could it be that something intervened to save the capital city?"

The reports they provided left me quite surprised.

It seemed illogical for the forces of Destruction to completely disregard the capital if nothing stood in their way.

Simultaneously, I observed that everyone else shared my bewilderment regarding this peculiar situation. Even if I voiced my queries, it was unlikely they could obtain answers from any source.

Thus, I lapsed into deep contemplation, refraining from further remarks.

"For them to abandon the capital city in such a manner, are they anticipating something? But if they are waiting, what could possibly be worth such a prolonged delay?"

The sole entity that warranted such an extended wait appeared to be the individual of paramount importance within the capital, the one they might be targeting. Their lengthy pause, therefore, implied they were awaiting…

"Will something about Dorothy change if they continue to surround the capital? Are they compelling her to transform into something she does not wish to become?"

After this line of thought, I declared, "We must put a stop to this without any further delay."

Once more, hesitant glances flickered across the faces of the representatives.

Without assigning blame for their reaction, I stated, "I have recently unlocked a new power that will aid us in resolving this crisis." After a brief pause, I added, "Or at the very least, it will grant us a fighting chance."

Upon hearing this, their attention snapped back to me, their expressions a mixture of shock and disbelief.

Predominantly, however, their expressions conveyed skepticism.

Even if I claimed to possess a solution, they wouldn't readily accept it. The overwhelming power 'War' had displayed had left them traumatized, and overcoming such deep-seated fear wouldn't be an easy feat.

Nevertheless, I firmly reiterated that a solution did exist.

"I understand your apprehension, but inaction will only exacerbate the situation. Therefore, I urge you all to stand with me against them."

"Holy Son, we shall follow you." The pontiff of the Solista Religion was the first to pledge his support.

Following his lead, the representatives of the other empires and various races also voiced their agreement.

The ones who still hesitated were the delegates from the smaller nations.

They were acutely aware that they would bear the brunt of suffering should things go awry, hence their strong desire to avoid involvement. Yet, paradoxically, they also recognized they would face the greatest peril if their efforts ultimately failed.

Consequently, in the end, they were left with no viable alternative but to align with us.

Despite their agreement, my intention was certainly not to launch a direct assault without a coherent strategy.

"What is the disposition of their forces?"

This was precisely where the collective strength of the various members of the racial alliance proved invaluable.

Multiple information networks were operational, providing a robust network of scouts. These numerous reports made it exceedingly difficult for the forces of Destruction to conceal their movements.

Thanks to the wealth of incoming intelligence, a clear strategy for approaching the capital city began to form.

However, one significant concern remained etched in everyone's thoughts.

Even if the capital city could be reached, the question lingered: could we overcome the threat of War?

Silence was my only option, as no words could offer a definitive answer to this pressing doubt.

All I could offer was, "This is our path forward. Now that I have returned, I will devote all my strength to handling them."

Yet, the words that truly echoed in my heart were…

"I pray my family remains safe."