The Primal Hunter

Chapter 1001: The Magical Conference Call Begins Meetings were unavoidable no matter what faction, even if it was one made up of beer-loving warriors who preferred a good battle to fix most problems. However, they did recognize there were situations where fighting would benefit no one, and everything happening in the Milky Way was one such situation.

At least it wasn’t the time for a full-on war quite yet.

The entire reason behind the current conflict was to get rid of the Order of the Malefic Viper’s influence over the Milky Way. At least, that was the excuse Ell’Hakan used. The real reason was, of course, for Ell’Hakan to help his Patron defeat the Malefic Viper by helping build momentum for the god through his efforts in the new universe.

So what if they offered Ell’Hakan something better than him having some minor victories and claiming a few planets? As Bobby put it:

“It’ll look better for Ell’Hakan that he managed to make you surrender – or at least look like you surrendered - and switch sides rather than just outmaneuver you on the battlefield,” he said, having quite good insight into these sorts of things. “Of course, that wouldn’t mean the situation in the Milky Way would be resolved, but it would put a pause on things. Putting a pause on things would definitely be to his benefit, as once his Patron wins, Ell’Hakan will only grow in power and influence. While a truce is in effect, he’ll also look like the winner and obviously communicate himself the winner, which should help weaken the Malefic One… especially with your announcement.”

Jake nodded as he nurtured his beer, everything Bobby said tracking with his discussion with Villy and the others back on Earth. He felt like he’d had this exact meeting two times already, with the only difference being the setting.

But, hey, at least this time, they had an open bar with every kind of alcoholic drink the heart desired because even when Valhal held meetings, they still made sure to enjoy themselves.

“I just want to make sure, though, before we start doing anything… are you sure about this?” Bobby asked Jake with concern. “You will be taking an extreme risk by directly opposing your current Patron, and while I understand from Carmen you may have some plans of your own, wouldn’t simply renouncing the Blessing you’ve been granted by the Malefic Viper be a safer option? If you cut him off, it may hurt you in the short term, but I’m certain Valhal will more than happily help you make up for any losses.”

“Things are a lot more complicated than they appear,” Jake sighed. “I’m not a huge fan of repeating myself, so you can hear why I’m doing things the way I am at the same time as Ell’Hakan does. I feel like that’s safer, too, and I hope you will understand why when the time comes.”

In truth, Jake didn’t want to tell the story multiple times out of fear he would mess up or stupidly add some detail he would forget later on. No, better to tell the story once and once only. The excuse it could be dangerous to explain in the first place also wasn’t something anyone could write off, as no one knew what exactly was going on between Jake and the Viper, and it was entirely possible they had some contract or that some conditional magic was in place.

“Alright,” Bobby just relented, not pressing the issue further.

“If it’s worth anything, I have a good idea what’s going on, and I agree with him. Without the barrier in the communication room, he shouldn’t be saying anything,” Carmen added, crossing her arms. “Gudrun advised us to be cautious… we are dealing with a Primordial here, after all. A washed-up loser only coasting by due to his over-inflated ego and exaggerated reputation, but a Primordial still.”

While Carmen flamed Villy quite harshly, Jake didn’t fail to notice that nearly everyone was looking at him for his reaction. Usually, someone blessed by a god wouldn’t like it when you talk shit about that god, especially not a Chosen. The thing about Jake was that even if he wasn’t a fan of people insulting his buddy… he didn’t really care that much.

“I guess that’s what happens when you coop up in your Divine Realm for who-fucking-knows how long without doing anything,” Jake shrugged, clearly showing he was unbothered by Carmen’s insults. “But I have been close enough to know I shouldn’t underestimate the Viper no matter how much he’s fallen behind all the other Primordials.”

Jake could feel the relief wash over several of the high-ranking officials from Valhal. Perhaps they had all been wondering if Jake had truly determined himself to turn his back on the Viper, and this seemed to have served as an acceptable confirmation.

made some preparations to set up a meeting with Ell’Hakan, and we have a room prepared from our prior communications. Before you ask, no, we actively avoid meeting him in person as per the guidiance of my Patron. His Bloodline simply poses too high of a risk to meet him in

like Ell’Hakan either. It was naturally totally understandable, and it boded well for what would

unsettling guy. I also reckon it’s only gotten worse the more powerful he becomes,” Jake sighed. “Not meeting him face-to-face would

as they discussed some minor matters of what was to come before heading off to the special communication room established by Valhal. As they had

even anywhere closed-off, but just a large wooden pergola on top of the flattened and tiled mountaintop. Anyone could easily see the place from all around, making it the least secretive communication

form of energy was placed upon the place. It was powerful, almost semi-divine in nature, and only once he got really close did he understand why they had called the mountain sacred on their way there. The top of it

channel the heroic spirits of the dead and their Records were widespread knowledge, but Jake was still surprised when he felt as if thousands of people were nearby when he stepped foot on the tiled

other great novels on

At first, he had believed this a natural mountain, but now he saw it was an utterly massive burial mound purposefully made

were naturally Jake, Carmen, and

Bobby said politely once they were all on the platform, Carmen nodding in response as

War, bless this hallowed ground and grant us safety and respite,” Carmen said as her energy drained into the ground, making the magic circles come to life. Golden light enveloped the entire mountain, and Jake felt a distinctively divine presence everywhere. It was as if a blanket

had no idea how

cannot interact with them outside of talking, and elements such as karma are entirely filtered out. Only our appearances, actions, and words will communicate our intent here today, and the same

nervous Bobby was. Once more, it was evident just how much the World Leader hated interacting with Ell’Hakan, but it was also clear he even feared it a little. As a World Leader, he could easily do and

be observant, but truthfully, I have very little to hide here today,” Jake said with a sigh. “Anyway, I’m

circle using clearly different magic methodology begin to shine as

to give away anything unless absolutely forced to. He knew he wasn’t the best liar and would need all the help he could get to make his half-truths seem fully believable and his outright

only fully activate once all six people who would participate were there. No one else would be able to take part but the six of them, and no one could watch was was happening either. They had activated their magic circle fifteen minutes early to be ready, and

fully lifelike projections appeared five or so meters in front of Jake and the others, looking exactly like the real thing to the level Jake would have doubted if they weren’t really there if not for his Bloodline. At the front of the three newcomers was naturally the recognizable nahoom, Ell’Hakan, and to his left was a man Miranda had shown him a picture of before: King Iludar. A fellow newly promoted Administrator of the Seat of the Exalted Prima and representative of many of

thought to be there. He’d known it would be a representative of the Holy Church to uphold their interests, but despite knowing that, he was still surprised

of Yore, albeit under quite different circumstances than usual,” Bobby said in a confident voice rather quickly after they appeared as if he wanted to get the first word

“This entire thing is quite peculiar. We haven’t met since Nevermore City, have we? A shame, though I know we’ve both been busy.

Ell’Hakan, not even having the time to marvel at how even Ell’Hakan speaking made it seem as if he was actually there right in front of

needed before harmony can be achieved,” Ell’Hakan continued before he finally stopped scurrying around the subject. “But I hear you want to stop this chaos