That night, two legends were born in the City of Highland.
One of them was about a mysterious expert who claimed to be a prophet. He stepped forward bravely in times of danger and turned the tide. He effortlessly eliminated the insufferably arrogant enemies and saved the Highland City from disaster. The other one was about a beautiful girl who was called a purple-clothed elf by the people here. Her steps were light and beautiful. She went around saving the dying and healing the injured, helping countless people in need.
It was not until dawn that Little Mia, who did not know that she had received a new title, dragged her exhausted body back to the hotel with Lulu, who was also staggering. After settling Lulu down, Mia returned to her room and looked at Baiyi, who was waiting for her. She squeezed out a tired smile and snuggled into Baiyi's arms, muttering, "Daddy … I'm so tired …" Then, she snuggled into Baiyi's arms and fell into a deep sleep.
Baiyi did not say anything. Instead, he gently caressed her head, lifted her delicate body, and carefully placed her back on the bed. He took off her high heels and her black stockings, bit by bit, and removed her belt, headdress, and other accessories. He wiped her face with a warm towel, and finally, wrapped her up in a blanket like a silkworm. Then, in a low voice, he said, "Goodnight, Mia."
After that, Baiyi went out alone to take a stroll. He had a rough idea of what had happened last night. Little Mia had followed his instructions and used her super-artifact, the hammerhead shark plushie, to destroy all the demons in the city. She did not stay idle, but instead, she ran all over the place, helping to save people here and putting out fires there. She had been busy the whole night, and it was not until dawn that she was so tired that she returned to the hotel to rest.
Mia's actions were not out of his expectations. The little girl had always loved to help others since she was young, and Lulu's performance had given him some experience. She was still able to insist on going with them? According to his guess, this ordinary village girl should have been scared out of her wits after seeing the exciting scene last night. She might even have lost her mind. At the very least, she would have cried so much that she could not do anything, right? Surprisingly, she behaved well. He could only sigh at the fact that she was a girl that his teacher had taken a liking to. She was indeed different from ordinary girls …
In order to let Mia, who had been busy the whole night, have a good rest, Baiyi politely declined the Hound's first visit. Truth be told, the dog had not slept a wink the entire night. After the victory, he had been busy cleaning up the battlefield and other chores. Now that he was finally free, he had rushed over to Baiyi to express his gratitude, right? However, the door was shut in his face. It was quite pitiful.
When it was almost noon, General Lawrence, Centurion Fern, and the Hound Doden arrived with the rest of the sorcerers from the Sorcerer Legion. Considering that this was the most prestigious lineup in Highland City, Baiyi reluctantly accepted them in the lobby on the first floor of the hotel.
However, the atmosphere was a little cold and awkward. Be it the high and mighty Legion Commander or the common sorcerers, they could not help but think of the terrifying scene of him annihilating the Demonic Legion in a split second. This made them, who were usually good with words, very reserved and respectful. The way they looked at Baiyi was filled with the effect that Baiyi was trying his best to create — reverence.
Baiyi himself did not open his mouth. After all, he was playing the role of a mysterious, powerful, and prophetic character. People like him were usually taciturn, and if he did not open his mouth, no one would dare to speak up. The atmosphere was a little awkward, and the only things that could be heard were some empty compliments and compliments.
When he felt that the atmosphere was about right, Baiyi said, "I want to see your King. I can solve his problem."
After saying that, he casually drew a square in the air with his finger, as if hinting at something. The others did not understand what he meant, but Legion Commander Lawrence's expression changed.
After saying that, Baiyi turned around and went upstairs. He did not care about the Legion Commander's invitation to a dinner or a discussion. Instead, he returned to his room to look at his little daughter's adorable sleeping face.
As a result, these high and mighty upper echelons of the Empire who were usually high and mighty did not even dare to harbor any resentment in the face of such a domineering and arrogant attitude, much less discuss it. They could only start a discussion after leaving the hotel in dejection and far away.
"That Lord Prophet … is a little … weird? However, his strength is undeniable. Just by sitting there, the pressure he gives me almost suffocates me … "
"I think so too. I don't know why, but I don't think he's a bad guy. He even gives me the impression that he's easy to talk to."
"That's only natural. Otherwise, Centurion Dory wouldn't have agreed to help just because of a simple request. As far as I know, mysterious and powerful people like him are usually aloof and arrogant. This Lord Prophet is one of the better ones. "
"But why does he call himself a prophet? Why does he have such extraordinary power and the title of a country bumpkin? I really don't get it … "
Compared to the casual and relaxed expressions of these ordinary mages, the expressions of Commander Lawrence and Thousand-man Commander Fayne were much more solemn, especially after hearing what the other party had said. It seemed like a very ordinary request and was within the scope of Lawrence's authority, but it was definitely not as simple as he had imagined to bring a fellow of unknown origins to meet the Emperor. Especially in the current situation, he felt that it was especially difficult for him to do so.
As the highest-ranking military commander in Highland City, Lawrence knew a little about the Emperor's troubles. Although he was not very clear about it, he knew that the Emperor's troubles were related to the Book of Servitude. This was a major event, and it was still kept a secret. It was very unusual for the Prophet to know about the Book of Servitude. If the Prophet was not a real prophet, then he must have something to do with it. If not for the Prophet's strength, Lawrence would have ordered the Prophet to be detained on the spot.
"Is it that difficult?" The centurion asked in a low voice. He knew even less than the Legion Commander. He only knew that the Emperor was troubled about something, but he did not know that it was related to the Book of Servitude.
"You know, ever since the news that His Majesty is worried about something came out, there have been some rumors spreading everywhere. There are even more people who want to take advantage of the situation to get close to His Majesty. The number of suspicious people around the Imperial City has also increased. Under such circumstances, I really don't dare to take such a risk to let this scary guy meet His Majesty … But if I directly reject his request, I'm worried that it will cause more trouble," the legion commander murmured.
Suddenly, a soldier ran over and reported, "Captain Aegis of the Praetorian Guard is here. He's waiting for you in the main hall."
The Legion Commander's face lit up when he heard the news. It would be foolish of him not to pass this hot potato to the Praetorian Guard. He hurried back to the barracks and met with the captain, whom Baiyi had met once before.
In the afternoon, Captain Aegis, who had found out the truth of the matter, went to the hotel to look for Baiyi.
When he arrived, Little Mia was already awake. She was chatting with Lulu in the room next door, probably explaining what had happened last night. Baiyi was not in the mood to eavesdrop, so he invited Captain Aegis into the room. Baiyi treated his daughter's ancestor with a certain degree of familiarity. He did not treat him as coldly as he did other people.
Before Captain Aegis arrived, Lawrence had repeatedly warned him that this man was extremely powerful and suspicious, and that he needed to be careful. However, Captain Aegis had refused Lawrence's kind offer and insisted on coming alone. He was a courageous man.
"I didn't expect to see you again so soon." A playful smile appeared on Aegis's face as he took the initiative to speak. "I didn't expect you to be so powerful that the entire Highland Legion trembled in fear. I didn't even notice it the last time we met."
"I had no intention of meddling in the affairs of the mortal world, but my eyes saw a terrifying future," Baiyi replied. Baiyi's reply was cryptic, and he did not bother to explain. Instead, he asked, "Take me to His Majesty."
"I will inform His Majesty, but no one can decide who he wants to see," Captain Aegis replied solemnly. Captain Aegis replied solemnly. At the same time, he looked Baiyi up and down as if he was examining a criminal. Then, he added, "I will advise His Majesty to reject the offer. Sending a powerful person like you to the Capital City is a dangerous thing to do."
"Trust me. I am the only person in this world who will not harm him," Baiyi replied seriously.
Captain Aegis left the room. The two did not talk much, nor did they ask any pointless questions. Just as Captain Aegis had said, the decision to make was up to the Emperor.
Captain Aegis returned to the Capital City as fast as he could and reported the incident to the Emperor, who was in a daze in his study.
"Bring him to me," the Emperor replied without hesitation.
"But … Your Majesty, this man could very well be the culprit," Captain Aegis replied worriedly. Captain Aegis replied worriedly. "And according to the report from the Highland Legion, his strength is far beyond the scope of common sense …"
"I know," the Emperor replied calmly. "It's precisely because he's coveting the Book of Servitude that I want to meet him in person. Naturally, I'll have to face such an enemy on my own," the emperor said calmly.
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