It has been five days since Kana and the others have returned.

The meeting is set to begin today.

In the city's large teleport hub, after numerous checkpoints and inspections, it has welcomed rulers from various cities and factions.

They stride towards the city, each accompanied by their entourage.

However, there are many who haven't visited in a long time, and they are greatly surprised by the city's changes.

"This city is truly becoming more and more magnificent and grand. That tower, no matter how many times you look at it, fills people with awe."

"Night Watchers are really hard to understand. The city's expansion rate has already left me puzzled."

"Indeed, last time I came here, the teleport hub was still outside the city. Now, it has been enveloped by the city."

"Alright, let's leave here first. We've seen such changes more than once before."

Nowadays, as long as the changes are related to the Night Watchers, people have developed a certain "immunity" to them.

They no longer make a big deal out of them and cause a scene.

After all, these are changes brought by the Night Watchers, and it's best to get used to it.

Within the city, many Night Watchers, residents, and merchants bustling about have keenly sensed that something major is about to happen.

In a large building, the flag of the Covenant stands behind it.

This is the headquarters of the Order Covenant.

The Covenant's meetings naturally take place here, with large and small meetings occurring here almost every day, and not every meeting requires a Night Watcher to preside over.

Many meetings involve discussions and exchanges between other members within the Covenant.

After all, external enemies surround them, evil forces are watching them fiercely, and internally, many matters demand attention.

Some conflicts are better addressed through the Covenant's platform for negotiation rather than resorting to direct use of force.

Within the largest meeting room.

This is a circular conference space, with a round table in the middle, and behind it, rings of semicircular tables.

Kana sits in the principal seat.

Members gradually take their seats at the round table, while their attendants and advisory counselors sit behind them in the arc-shaped positions.

Soon, all seats are filled.

Kana gently taps the table, and the crisp sound echoes through the quiet meeting room.

Everyone looks at him with serious expressions.

"By bringing everyone here, I believe you have certain expectations.

Indeed, letting those cursed rats rest for so long, it's time to completely eliminate the disasters they've caused and reclaim the territories that once belonged to us."

Regarding this, the surrounding individuals remain calm, having anticipated this day long ago and somewhat guessed the content of today's meeting.

A projection map appears in the center of the table, visible to everyone.

Undoubtedly, this is the map of the Lebia Continent.

The map features red and blue markings, with blue representing their side and red indicating the areas occupied by the rats.

"Just as the map shows, those rats still occupy half of the continent, with us and them taking the southern and northern sides, respectively, with the Tefel Mountain Range as the boundary.

Since the campaign that connected our occupied areas into one, we have rested for quite some time.

But likewise, these rats have also had a chance to breathe, and we are all accumulating strength.

I trust everyone understands that giving the rats a chance to breathe means that next time when we fight them, they will unleash even greater power."

Regarding this, everyone present nods with a sense of foreboding.

After the initial winter campaign, the Ratmen appeared in various units and combat capabilities under the Four Gods' cooperation, causing them great trouble.

Though in the last battle they performed brilliantly, overcoming the crisis and gaining the upper hand.

However, the rats were also thriving, and even though the Barbarian Race and followers of the Four Gods have retreated, their remaining power still plays a role.

Moreover, no one can guarantee that the Four Evil Gods haven't secretly assisted those rats, knowing that many rat units directly believe in these evil gods.

Just like those cultists, they can harness the power of the evil gods.

This is beyond doubt.

"So this time, our goal is to eradicate the rat problem once and for all, gaining breathing space for dealing with an even larger crisis."

Listening to Kana's plan, everyone present feels a faint headache.

There's no way around it; the rat problem has exhausted them, yet they must face even more issues ahead.

For instance, the already evident crisis of the Four Gods, the chaotic battles among factions outside the Lebia Continent, as well as the Void invasion that many present have heard about to some extent.

It's said that this thing is practically the apocalypse, and those with legendary powerhouses at home, or those linked with legendary powerhouses, can somewhat feel these powerhouses' worries, even fears.

There's truly a sense of disaster upon disaster, leaving one breathless.

"In light of this, to solve the rat plague thoroughly... we must address the local evil god, formed from the dark emotions and will of our world and ourselves.

I can tell all of you clearly, this powerful rat, the Evil Rat, hasn't struck us with a fatal blow while we are weak,

because it is ascending to become a genuine evil god, and if given enough time, it surely will achieve this.

At that time, there will be no peace for us on this continent.

If we don't manage to resolve it, all our victories will be meaningless."

Kana spoke solemnly.

"Then, who will solve it? Who has the strength for it?" Wolf Lord asked in a deep voice.

Before coming here, he had prayed to the Wolf God he worships.

Even if the Wolf God descends, it would be a threat difficult to resolve, let alone now when the Wolf God can no longer act, needing to join the world in resisting the external evil gods' probing.

Those connected with some top powerhouses show pessimistic expressions.

They evidently understand the strength of the Evil Rat.

"This, of course, doesn't need you to worry. I'll personally cut off its head."

With these words, every face turns somber.

"You, have you reached that step?" A member cautiously asked.

Kana glanced at him and nodded slightly.

At this moment, those with some discernment reveal shocked expressions.

Those without knowledge also sense the atmosphere's peculiarity, evidently implying that this young man, Kana, has the strength to confront the local evil god directly.

What astonishing news!

"If this is indeed the case, then we should seriously consider how to eradicate the rats and allow you to face that evil presence without interference."

Red Snake spoke solemnly.

This is truly the meeting's significance—to discuss the general direction of the assault and outline a rough framework for the operation.