When the white-armored Aurora Knight charged out from the entrance of the arena, most of the nobles looked at him as though he was a fool. In their eyes, this Knight Princess who didn't listen to their advice was already a dead person.
Only a few people faintly felt that this Knight wasn't destined to die young. Perhaps, the next time they met, many things would change.
While the retreat was proceeding orderly, Hermit secretly tugged at the White Wolf Guard officer who was in charge of organizing the retreat.
"… If that female Knight reaches the line of escape, find an opportunity to kill her. Find a chance to kill her. I'll bear the responsibility. "
As the most trusted advisor of the Ottoman Empire Emperor Dasos and one of the most powerful figures in the shadows, Hermit silently made up his mind.
That female Knight who was clearly in dire straits but still charged forward with a smile reminded him of the legendary Will of Mist and its past glory. Even though she was the princess of a small country who was clearly at a disadvantage, she was able to gain the upper hand in a series of clashes. He had no doubt that she had the intelligence and ability to turn the situation around.
And the reappearance of the legendary Aurora Knight might be a sign of the revival of the various powerful troops in the history of the Mist Country, giving the possibility of turning history into reality.
If the East Mist Country were to truly rise up once more, if the Seven Kingdoms of the Far North were to be united as one country, perhaps that polar bear of the Far North would once again dominate the North. Furthermore, his own emperor was infatuated with it, as well as the ten years of non-war, which made this target seem even more unique. In Hemet's mind, such a unique existence was unnecessary from the very start.
Perhaps it was an unnecessary action, perhaps it was a rash act, perhaps it would incur the wrath of His Majesty, perhaps it would cause a serious chain reaction if it were to be leaked, but as the advisor of the Ottoman Empire Emperor, he felt that this descendant of the Mist would be a highly dangerous target in the future. It was necessary to seize the opportunity to get rid of this unstable factor. Even if he were to be severely punished, it was worth it. This was his unspoken loyalty to the king and the Empire.
"No matter what, I feel that that woman is too dangerous, and I can't like her at all. However, if I were to kill the woman that His Majesty the Emperor likes, I'm afraid that he will turn against me. If the news of me murdering another country's princess is leaked, not only will I be accused of murdering my comrade before the Holy War, but my own people will also think that I'm an idiot who only knows how to fight among themselves. But as long as it's beneficial to this country and Dasos, even if others don't understand, so what if I'm sent to the gallows? "
From a certain point of view, this Chief of Intelligence, who always squinted his eyes and had a cunning smile, usually behaved like a playboy. But deep down in his heart, his loyalty to the Ottoman Empire and the emperor had reached an unconventional level where he would give his all until his death.
Because he felt that she might pose a threat to the future hegemony of the Ottoman Empire, he had to get rid of her. This was his simple and direct logical thinking. Perhaps it was the result of serious consideration after combining countless pieces of information, or perhaps it was pure intuition, but as the head of intelligence, once Hermit made up his mind, he would definitely act immediately.
"You guys go too. If it's not convenient for the White Wolf Guard, you guys can do it. If you don't find the target leaving the city, help the guards with the final defense. Don't come back until the mission is completed. "
As if talking to themselves, several shadows left. The spies began to pass on the target's information, preparing to carry out the dishonorable assassination plan.
Just as he turned around and boarded the human-powered carriage that had been prepared in advance, ready to leave first, he found that Dasos was already waiting in the carriage.
And beside him, a mage was playing the scene that the Mage's Eye had just taken. With just one glance, Hermit was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat.
What was playing was the words that had just been said, "… Kill her if you have the chance!"
And Dasos's face was ashen as he sat there like a puppet. He seemed expressionless, but Hermit knew that this was a sign that he was extremely angry. Just as the young emperor's advisor lowered his head, intending to bear the wrath of the king, he heard the question that was suppressing his strong emotions.
"The 'Blood Mage Emperor' Marsolit should be able to move by now. Give him a mission for me. Go to the basement of my bedroom and drag out the old man who should be drowning."
As he spoke, he also threw him a blood-dripping dragon head emblem. This was the only proof of royal power that could command the demigod Blood Devourer.
What's going on? He doesn't intend to punish me? Hermit's face was full of hesitation.
"This is a super secret, so if you meet anyone on the way, just kill them. By the way, emphasize to Marsolit that if there's a possibility that something might happen to the old man, remember to give him a stab in advance. "
Immediately, Hermit understood. Now that the situation was so chaotic, only the super strong could enter and exit the chaotic area at will. Marsolit, who was rebelling with him, came and went like the wind. Even if he brought people with him, how could he be discovered? How was this a rescue mission? It was clearly an opportunity for him to kill with a borrowed knife.
"My dear Hermit, do you still remember our ideals? I want the Ottoman Empire to stand at the top of the world. In front of it, what is a woman? "
He still spoke in a business-like manner. He didn't mention killing anyone, but the words squeezed out from between his teeth indicated that he had already made up his mind.
Dasos was the only one who signed the contract. Under the intentional or unintentional "forgetting," the two sides agreed that their "hostile actions" were only aimed at the country. They "forgot" that personal safety was involved. If his subordinates acted on their own and used a borrowed knife to kill someone, or if a demigod unintentionally killed someone to silence them while carrying out a mission, the contract wouldn't care.
Moreover, in the eyes of the contract and in Dasos's own heart, he didn't give any orders. Everything was his subordinates' reckless actions.
"Since she isn't fated to be mine, then her remaining identity can only be that of my enemy. If I can't get her, no one else can."
Even if he couldn't hear the voice hidden in the deepest part of the emperor's heart, the king's trust in him from the bottom of his heart, this way of giving up everything for the sake of "righteousness", had already moved the usually indifferent Hermit to the extreme. This was the disposition of a hero that he worshipped and swore loyalty to. This was the Winter Wolf King who was fated to lead the Ottoman Empire to the top.
"Yes, Your Majesty! You definitely won't be disappointed. "
…
【Ding. The host has killed a Sea Giant. The reward is 198 Fate Points, special spoils of war, the Soul of the Sea Giant and the Sea Giant's Smelly Socks. The Soul of the Sea Giant: For 10 minutes, Sea Giant Battle Soul Possession. Strength + 5, Agility -2, Grants the ability to breathe underwater and control giant waves. As for the Sea Giant's Smelly Socks … You can try to make a raincoat with it. It's definitely waterproof, and it can even increase your stats. As long as you don't have a nose or a slow sense of smell, you won't die from the stench.】
【Ding. Congratulations to the host for creating a Saint-tier Demon Sword Esoteric: Ultimate Sword Cyclone. Your physical body has once again achieved a breakthrough, Strength + 1, Agility + 1.】
【Legendary Sword Art Esoteric: Blade Storm: Using this skill, you will become a high-speed rotating blade storm. The rapidly rotating blade and sword aura will severely injure all enemy ground troops in the vicinity. Usage Prerequisites: 20 Strength, 10 Agility, 15 Vitality.】
【Saint-tier Demon Sword Esoteric: Ultimate Sword Cyclone. This skill is the evolution of Blade Storm. Only a Sword Saint who has completely mastered Blade Storm can attempt to learn this skill. Using this skill, you will become a high-speed rotating ice storm. The rapidly rotating blade and sword aura are only the first wave of attack. The intense cold air and ice arrows will bring the final destruction to your enemies. This skill is extremely powerful and has a large area of effect. Usage Prerequisites: 22 Strength, 15 Agility, 20 Vitality, 15 Intelligence. The complete form of Ultimate Sword Cyclone requires the help of Frigid Maw and Irene Béla.】
The notifications from the System made me happy. After breaking through to 20 Agility, the racial talent I received was even more eye-catching. However, I didn't have the leisure to appreciate it. The intense dizziness and exhaustion caused me to be unable to stand up straight.
Although the power of the upgraded Ultimate Sword Cyclone has increased greatly, the usage requirements have also increased greatly. I have barely reached this basic requirement, but there is a hidden requirement that I can't avoid no matter what — — Basic rank.
Swordsmanship Esoteric doesn't mean that the stronger the better. The most suitable one is the best. As a Bronze-rank, it is already difficult for me to forcefully use the Legend-rank Sword Esoteric by relying on my basic stats and sturdy physical body. If I were to jump another rank, it would be no different from seeking my own death.
Through the System's quantification, the basic information of the swordsmanship is clear at a glance. A strength-type Swordsmanship Esoteric requires Strength to increase its lethality, Agility to maintain the speed, accuracy and balance of the attack. It also requires Vitality to deal with the recoil and impact, so as to prevent one from accidentally killing oneself. As for Intelligence, it is obviously a requirement for magic.
Every time I increase my rank and rank, it is actually the support of my basic stats. The current me, even though I have barely reached the 'quality' requirement of my basic stats, in terms of 'quantity', I am still far from it.
At this moment, both of my hands are injured by my own sword aura. Even with Irene as an external mana storage, the little amount of mana I have is still wiped clean. My physical strength is so weak that my head hurts endlessly and I feel nauseous. The reason why I didn't directly kill myself is because Irene helped me deal with the recoil of my mana. Furthermore, my mastery of swordsmanship has already reached a whole new realm. Even after putting in so much effort, this Ultimate Sword Cyclone still isn't at its full power.
Under the limitations of my current physical body, the original Ultimate Sword Cyclone's power and duration is less than a third of its original state. This advanced version of the Saint-rank Magic Sword Esoteric is probably not even a tenth of the full version.
Otherwise, under my Saint-rank swordsmanship's profound meaning, a Gold-rank human Sea Giant would have been killed in an instant. It wouldn't have ended up with only one dead and one injured after the Water and Earth Ice Arrow's power was boosted.
"In order for the Magic Sword Esoteric to be truly effective, I probably can't slack off on my swordsmanship and magic. Based on my current condition, my swordsmanship can only wait for its rank to be upgraded before it can become stronger. On the contrary, my magic is the real headache … After I return, I will immediately activate the Heloise modification plan!"
However, the most important thing right now isn't to think about the future or imagine the full power of the Ultimate Sword Cyclone. If we are unable to overcome this obstacle, we probably won't have a future.
With Kolos's help … Alright, with her support, let us ignore the Mysterious Glare not too far away.
"Kolos, can you let me walk by myself?"
"No, Lord, don't force yourself."
I'm not forcing myself. Your clothes are already drenched. Thinking about it, you are a girl now. You are the one who is forcing yourself!
You are obviously an Elf, isn't it scientific to have such a domineering body? The curves in the water are obvious. When some unscientific body parts touch me, it is tempting to commit a crime, do you understand? The natural herbal fragrance at the ends of your hair smells nice, but it makes me waver. Do you believe it? Not too far away, Deere and Mousse are already crying in envy. Do you realize it? More importantly, when I remember that your soul is that of a male, I really want to find a pillar to knock my head against, do you understand?
Alright, before the vengeance on the other side materializes, I return to the Church of the God of Law.
A faint silver light emanates from the Church. That seemingly gentle radiance blocks the river water that is infused with God Power.
From Kolos and the others, I find out that the two Sea Giants aren't here to stop me. They are only here to stop all living people who are advancing to the Church of the God of Law to seek refuge. Before I return, they have already exchanged blows with Kolos several times.
There are many other small Seafolk squads like this. Their goal is to stop important people from hiding in the Church of the God of Law. In reality, the Seafolk and their subordinates have no intention of attacking the Church of the God of Law. In fact, there is no need for them to do so.
The Church is the Land of God. The Land of God is free from all harm. This is the power of a True God. But, it is a pity that as the city falls and the believers of the God of Law die, the Kagesi branch of the Church of Law, which doesn't meet the minimum requirement of the Church of Law, will fall into a Church. In that case, they don't even need to do anything personally. The river water will be sufficient to solve all problems. Furthermore, the statue of a True God of the Church will become the best sacrifice to please the Malevolent Gods of Chaos.
But, even though the Seafolk who trespassed were punished by the God of Law and hung on invisible gallows, the interior is still a mess. What reassures me the most are the few trailers placed in the main hall.
They aren't God Equipment or treasures, but the most important things at the moment — rations, medicine and other necessities.
It is impossible to bring much rations with us during a battle. The remaining rations in the underground base are what we have left behind in our luggage. The engineers and the others won't be able to support us for long. So, the moment we return to the surface, I get Kolos to secretly gather rations.
If contracts could be perfect and flawless, if the law could prevent all crimes, perhaps this world would have become a peaceful and fertile land long ago. How could I rest in peace in a land filled with enemies? I had been prepared to retreat from the very start.
Now, sufficient rations are neatly prepared on the trailers. As long as we can reach the underwater base, we will be able to attack or retreat at will. We have already achieved a strategic victory.
"Are you ready?"
"Yes, Lord. We can start anytime. If it wasn't for you insisting that I go change my clothes, we could have started ten minutes earlier! Hmph, Lord is the most inflexible. How annoying. "
Alright, I ignore the cute complaint that makes me want to bang my head against the wall. I won't force you to change out of your wet clothes. Even if most of the people left behind are gentlemen with unique tastes and won't do anything, Renée and the others who are filled with resentment will really eat me alive.
"Renée, isn't it just that my figure is slightly better than yours? Is there a need to stare at me with such envious and jealous eyes? What you should be worried about is your back. Look at Callie, she's writing notes on your back. A new supplementary lesson plan is brewing. "
Obviously, this isn't the time to think too much about it. Looking at the Seafolk elites gathering outside, I made up my mind.
"Then, let the great trial begin."
Kolos raises the SemiGod Equipment Grimoire in her hands and announces loudly.
"I, the Bishop of the Ottoman Region of the Church of Law, Koros Aindan (a real name that has long been forgotten by everyone) hereby declare that villains are running amok in this city. A genocide and an unjust war are happening before our eyes. In the name of our God, Wumianzhe, we shall judge all crimes in this city!"
【Primordial Codex Fragment Page (A replica of the God Equipment. After the God of Law ascended to the throne, it was greatly strengthened)
Faith in Law: 169/2000 (Every thousand people's faith will increase by one point per week. A maximum of 50 points per month. When the number of points reaches 1000, 1000 points can be used to duplicate the Primordial Codex Fragment Page)
Effect 1, 3: Slight.
Effect 2: Great Trial (Active): Consumes 100 points of Faith in Law in one go and consumes one point every minute thereafter. When the user activates it, everyone in the city will be subjected to the Judgement Spell equivalent to that of a Legend-ranked Judge. Judging the crimes committed in the past three hours. If guilty, one will be subjected to restrictions on freedom, invisible shackles, weapon lock and many other negative effects. In the Great Trial, the effects of all Executioners' Law Incantations will be doubled and their rank will temporarily increase by one. (Prerequisites: This city's laws are chaotic and villains are running amok. This city is on the verge of destruction)
Following the declaration, the silver light of Order first transformed into a pillar of light before spreading outwards. Countless cries of alarm sounded out. The Seafolk who were enjoying the massacre were obviously annoyed by the effects of this unprecedented Law Incantation.
"… Although it's still impossible to save them, restraining them like this might give the commoners more chances to escape. There's a time limit for the Great Trial. Let's head out now and rush to the entrance of the underwater base before the effects disappear! "
At this moment, the two Frigid Maw had already transformed into the heavy Ice Boar form, which was suitable for heavy armor charging. Renée and I would be the spearhead of the escape convoy.
Feeling that my rank had been temporarily increased by one rank due to the Great Trial, I finally recovered some stamina and magic power. Patting my mount, I took the lead and charged forward.
"I still have 68 Faith Points left. Does that mean 68 minutes? In the past, it only took 30 minutes to get there. I wonder if that's enough … Forget it, God's plans are always inferior to man's plans. I'll just do my best and leave it to fate. "
Indeed, God's plans were always inferior to man's plans. Changes that I couldn't have expected had already happened. Other than the Ottoman SemiGod Mage who was carrying out a secret mission in the rain, the battle between SemiGod Hydra and Valkyrie at my destination was getting more and more brutal and intense. The sky was torn apart and the river water was emptied before filling up again. The Seafolk who were swept into the river were instantly vaporized into nothingness.
In order for the convoy, which was fully loaded with rations, to enter through the passage on the ground, the nine-headed monster blocking the only path was a barrier that was impossible to bypass!
"Hurry up, we'll be safe once we reach the base!" Our convoy had just broken through the blockade at the entrance, but we didn't know that there was a huge monster in front of us.
"I feel that things won't go so smoothly."
"Silly cat, shut up. Otherwise, I'll learn from the Great Demoness and really turn my magic pet into a crow so that you can caw all day long. Hm? That seems like a good idea, a three-phase transformation pet fairy! It's you, Heloise! "
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