章 1171: In The Shadows [5]

The universal focus on the Beast Domain didn't mean they left other avenues untouched.

Hephaestus was always under maximum security, and Soul World and the Beast Domain both took a portion of Heaven's Army's deployable forces.

There was only one benefit to the destruction that had taken place thus far.

With less land to protect, the thinly spread armies could be distributed better. There weren't nearly as many holes in the general defense scheme of each Sector.

At least, not unintentional ones.

"What do you think you're doing?! Are you trying to help our homeland fall faster?!"

Luciel's angered voice boomed through the conference room.

"We have more than enough forces stationed in Hephaestus and the periphery Sectors. Why should we bring so many experts into the Divine Realm that is already secure with geographical advantages?! Aren't you just trying to weaken our forces even more?!"