Chapter 2026: The Divine Oracle Saintess
The price the Oracle Saintess pays for using her special abilities is a reduction in her lifespan.
If she were to foretell some extremely unusual events, it could even completely deplete the life force of the Oracle Saintess.
However, it was unprecedented for five Divine Maidens to pay the price with their lives all at once.
It should be noted that at most, there were no more than fifteen rumored divine oracle saintesses.
How many remain now is a top secret of the Holy Maiden Civilization.
Only those with titles can have access to the Oracle Saintess.
The prophecies received from the Oracle Saintess are highly valued by the Saintess.
And now, the prophecy given by the Divine Oracle is actually the destruction of order.
Originally, the War Saintess instinctively wanted to ask if the news was reliable.
But when she was about to say it, she stopped.
The appearance of the Oracle Saintess and the records of various prophecies.
The accuracy rate is as high as 98%.
The remaining 2% was due to intervention by the oracle saints based on their prophecies.
When the future is intervened in, the future changes somewhat compared to what was predicted.
but......
Those interventions also cost the Holy Maiden Civilization in other ways.
This led the researchers to a conclusion.
That means the future outcome is predetermined to some extent.
If you intervene, then at some level, something else will happen.
For example, in one intervention, they prevented a terrorist attack that occurred on the home planet of a titled saintess.
It saved billions of people on that planet.
But less than three days later, a stellar catastrophe erupted in another galaxy.
The star exploded in an instant, without warning, directly destroying the entire galaxy.
It directly led to the deaths of hundreds of billions of people.
At first, some people thought it was just a coincidence.
But if a coincidence happens once, it might be a coincidence, but what if it happens twice?
In another recorded oracle event.
A certain interstellar transport fleet will encounter a sudden cosmic catastrophe, ultimately resulting in the destruction of the entire fleet and heavy losses.
Within this interstellar transport fleet lies a research achievement that is of paramount importance to the Holy Maiden Society.
Ultimately, the Holy Maiden ordered the interstellar transport fleet to change its original course, thus avoiding the disaster.
But then, an explosion occurred at a starport.
The interstellar warships stationed at that starport were all destroyed, including many valuable items.
Following these two incidents.
Knowing of the existence of the Divine Oracle Saintess, the high-ranking titled Saintess made a decision: unless a disaster threatens the existence of the Saintess civilization.
Otherwise, interference in future events is prohibited.
The Oracle Saintess can only make predictions, which are used as early warnings.
Furthermore, the frequency of using the Oracle Saintess began to gradually decrease.
Because once you know something, it's extremely difficult to completely refrain from interfering.
For example, the battle that broke out between the Saintess Civilization and the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire in the Cloud Dragon Universe.
In fact, the relevant departments responsible for the Divine Oracle had already foreseen the future, but they dared not interfere.
They dared not stop the fall of those saintly interstellar warships.
They couldn't imagine what would happen if they stopped such a thing from happening.
What would be the cost of transferring this to the Holy Maiden Civilization?
Because they also discovered that this attempt to change the future would not only backfire, but the extent of the backfire would be several times greater than the original loss.
Therefore, they dared not gamble and could only watch helplessly as those Saintess interstellar warships were gradually lost in the meat grinder of the Yunlong Universe.
"What do the others think?"
"Should we inform Order of this prophecy?" The War Saintess did not blindly advocate for Order, but calmly inquired.
Despite the outward appearance of the Holy Maiden Civilization as a fanatical believer in order, they may not be as powerful as they seem.
But that's just a superficial phenomenon.
To paraphrase Black Empress Black Lorraine, these are just a bunch of hypocritical bitches.
"So far, none of the titled saintesses have made a decision."
Some people think we shouldn't interfere, but we need to make decisions about our own future.
Since we do not see our own future, preparing for it does not constitute changing the future.
Some people, however, felt that we should report this matter to the Great Order.
However... the Great Order exists as a T7 interstellar civilization.
If its destruction is inevitable in the future...
We changed this future.
The past of a T7 interstellar civilization, destroyed, has been altered. What price will we pay for this?
The Candlelight Saintess's gaze was solemn.
The War Saintess also fell silent; the price behind this was unimaginable to their Saintess civilization.
"What are your thoughts?" The War Saintess looked at the Candlelight Saintess.
The Candlelight Saintess remained silent for a moment.
She began by saying, "The existence of the Holy Maiden Civilization is, in my opinion, my top priority."
These words did not directly answer the question posed by the War Saintess, but the answer was already quite obvious.
Without informing the order of this divine oracle, their Holy Maiden Civilization was to prepare for the future.
The War Saintess frowned at this moment: "Then I don't quite understand."
Why would you consider launching a decisive battle against the Dragon Star Empire at this time?
Since we know that order will eventually fall.
We should try to stockpile more resources and strengthen our military power at this time.
Be prepared to face any major changes that may occur in the future.
Yes, according to normal human thinking.
When one's leader is about to die, the only options are to either seek another power or build strong defenses and stockpile grain.
Instead of creating powerful enemies everywhere at this time.
The Candlelight Saintess explained, "Actually, it's mainly due to two reasons."
First, by using the pretext of the Dragon Star Empire, we can have the appropriate resources to significantly upgrade our military capabilities.
We will continue to increase our military spending.
We, the titled Holy Maidens, have decided to increase military spending to 30% in the coming year and gradually increase it to 40% over the next three years.
It will gradually increase to 50% over the next ten years.
Without a suitable reason, this step is unlikely to proceed smoothly.
Preparing for a decisive battle with the Dragon Star Empire is undoubtedly the most suitable reason.
It's easy to explain, both externally and internally.
The War Saintess can understand this.
"Secondly, because we only see the collapse of order in the oracle."
But we don't know who exactly defeated the order.
But what happened after the order was defeated?
We didn't see any of these.
Therefore, we must not only accumulate strength.
We don't know either, or when it happened.
So we thought, what if this time period is relatively long?
Let's borrow the power of order one last time and take this opportunity to eliminate the potential enemy, the Dragon Star Empire.
If we can destroy the Dragon Star Empire.
Even if order falls in the future, we can still survive in this cosmic cluster.
If the JF-17 interstellar empire still exists.
Do you think, given that Emperor Xiaolong's personality, he will let us go so easily?
The War Saintess directly uttered a single sentence.
"Submission or death—we have only these two choices for that tyrannical emperor."
And if we choose to submit, then we must learn how to kneel before him and be a docile dog.
Our status and rights will be far more humble than those of the Black Goddess Empress, Black Lorraine.
That's right.
If it were you, would you choose to live like this?
Others might be willing, but I know you are absolutely against war! The Candlelight Saintess smiled as she looked at the War Saintess.
The War Saintess smiled frankly: "If I were to obediently kneel before someone and lick their boots like a dog..."
"Then I'd rather die on the battlefield!"
He paused for a moment.
The War Saintess asked, "Since a final decision has not yet been made..."
So what are the intentions of the titled Holy Maidens now?
Which side has more support?
"Thirty-six titled saintesses."
So far, there have been three discussions and three votes by show of hands.
In the first vote, 25 of the 36 titled saintesses were present, and of these 25, {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} 15 chose to vote and 10 chose to abstain.
There were 15 valid votes. Six people supported reporting the order, seven people opposed reporting the order, and the remaining three people felt that we should think about other solutions, which were essentially neutral votes.
In the second vote, 31 out of the 36 titled saintesses were present.
Of the thirty-one people, twenty-two voted and nine abstained.
Among the twenty-two valid votes.
Eight people supported the report, while ten opposed it.
Four options: neutral or other.
In the third vote, thirty-four titled saintesses were actually present.
Of the thirty-four titled saintesses, twenty-eight voted.
Six abstained from voting.
Of the 28 valid votes, 10 supported submitting the report, 15 opposed it, and 3 remained neutral.
After hearing the results of the three rounds of voting.
The War Saintess frowned: "It seems that this opinion is still quite contentious."
If I remember correctly.
Among the resolutions of our Holy Maidens Association's high-ranking members, the thirty-six titled Holy Maidens, are the regulations and rules related to the Divine Oracle Holy Maidens.
When a vote is to be taken on an oracle.
It requires the consent of at least two-thirds of the people to proceed.
Two-thirds of the people, that's twenty-four people.
However, by the third vote, only fifteen people had submitted their objections.
If we want to pass the proposal to oppose the report, we need to increase the number of votes from fifteen to twenty-six, which is eleven votes short.
Oh, if you include me.
That means we're still short ten tickets.
The War Saintess frowned slightly, crossed her arms, and said thoughtfully, "This is a bit troublesome."
Those who can become titled saintesses are generally quite stubborn, and once they've made up their minds, it's very difficult for most people to change their minds.
Therefore, it seems very difficult to pass this vote at this stage.
The Candlelight Saintess nodded.
She sighed and said, "Yes, and this matter cannot be delayed any longer."
Therefore, we will be holding our fourth meeting.
During this fourth meeting.
We will now begin the final voting process.
In this process, everyone must vote and cannot abstain.
If there are multiple options.
Finally, a vote will be held on the two options with the most votes, and all remaining options will be canceled.
If it still cannot reach the two-thirds majority vote.
Then let's discuss it further and hold another vote.
Until the required number of votes is reached.
Hearing that this final process was about to begin.
The expression on the War Saintess's face became somewhat subtle.
It's important to know that this final process has never been finalized since it was first developed.
"Since all the titled saintesses are required to be present..."
So, that person will be here too?
I remember during the third vote, we were just two people short.
One is me, and the other must be that guy.
"That madman has been in seclusion researching all along."
No one is allowed into her personal research room.
We have informed you of the meeting several times already.
If she doesn't show up for this fourth final process meeting.
Then we'll assume she's abstaining forever.
The Candlelight Saintess looked at the War Saintess: "To be honest, I think it's better if that madman doesn't show up."
Besides being a madwoman, she is also a believer who is fascinated by Order Technology.
She has always wanted to transform our Saintess Civilization into a second Order.
"Yes...that madman." The War Saintess felt a headache coming on whenever she thought of that madman.
Someone who can give her a headache must be incredibly dangerous.
"When will the fourth meeting begin?" the War Saintess inquired.
"the day after tomorrow.
"That's why I came here specifically to find you," said the Candlelight Saintess.
Hehehe.
"I think you all want to use my prestige in the military to win over some people, right?" The War Saintess exposed the thoughts of the Candlelight Saintess and her group.
The Candlelight Saintess did not hide anything, and she said frankly, "Your interpersonal relationships within our Saintess Association have always been polarized."
People who like you really like you.
Those who hate you wish you would just die on the battlefield.
So if you were asked to come forward...
I believe it's possible to persuade some people.
The War Maidens were not angry at all because they wanted to use her.
Because that's just how it is; relationships between people are inherently based on mutual benefit.
They exploit themselves, and they exploit them.
There is no difference.
"Okay, I'll take care of this for you."
Actually...
I've never really liked that person's existence.
"At this moment, I'm actually quite looking forward to seeing what kind of being could possibly destroy that being," the War Saintess said jokingly.
The Candlelight Saintess rolled her eyes at the War Saintess.
Fortunately, these words were spoken inside the sacred house.
If this were said to the outside world, then no one could save the life of the War Saintess.
The Holy House is closed.
The War Maiden and the Candlelight Maiden left the sacred house and came to the bridge.
Both Holy Maidens were present, and they were curious about what the two titled Holy Maidens had said.
But they knew the rules and didn't ask any more questions.
"Let's go," said the Candlelight Saintess.