This Arrogant Murderer

Master Mirel was, after all, a veteran Fourth Tier archmage of City of Radiance; he shouldn't have been so incompetent.

After all, he is a higher level than the Transcendent one. If they were to fight head-on, he might not necessarily be able to defeat Rein, but at least he wouldn't be defeated in the first move.

At such close range, the fighter, Rein, didn't give him any time to raise his magic shield and instantly ended his life.

No one expected that the dignified Lord of "Black Dragon City," Rein, would make a move in the council hall of the Oma Imperial Palace, a place where no one dared to lay a hand on him.

The sneak attack and the murder were carried out in one swift motion.

Moreover, what is puzzling is what Rein's motives were.

Before he made his move, there was absolutely no sign of him going berserk. There was no verbal conflict, no old grudges, and they were not even strangers.

They gave you their family heirloom, and not only did you not appreciate it, you even snapped their neck.

What exactly is going on?

The sudden turn of events left the Second Prince Calen frozen in place, his expression completely blank.

His previously friendly smile suddenly turned into shock and astonishment. "You..."

He froze for a moment, then, seeing that Miriel's body was hanging limply in mid-air, he realized what had happened and roared, "You stupid bastard, what have you done!"

An angry roar echoed throughout the entire council hall, instantly silencing the sound of a pin drop.

For a thousand years since the founding of the Oma Empire, no one has dared to use force or kill anyone in the council hall.

The moment Rein killed Master Mirel, the sound of armor rubbing together rang out. In the blink of an eye, several fifth-tier high-ranking guards led by imperial palace guards poured into the council hall, surrounding everyone.

The nobles and ministers were also utterly shocked by the bloodshed that had unfolded before their eyes.

So it turns out that the legendary "Black Dragon City" was a barbarian land, is that really true? Otherwise, how could there be such an arrogant and ignorant city lord?

In an instant, their next thought was whether Ymir was going to seize the Imperial Throne by force.

That's impossible.

Even if Spurglin XV to her, she would not be able to secure her Imperial Throne without the support of the Established Nobles.

In everyone's eyes, Rein's act of killing was extremely foolish.

Although the 800- Mechanical Legion of Black Dragon City breached the Oma Royal Academy of Sciences yesterday, their combat strength is considerable.

But this is an academy, not the Oma Imperial Palace!

The palace is protected by various magical restrictions that have been in place for thousands of years, as well as various court offerings. All Ten Great Legends " are present, and anyone who tries to force their way in will surely die.

On the other hand, the Second Prince's confidant was killed, but the Fourth Prince and Eighth Prince, who were rivals for the Imperial Throne, were overjoyed.

They knew from seeing Calen go up to greet him and give him gifts that it was a tactic to win him over.

Although they knew that Rein, the Black Dragon City, would not waver in his stance for a small gain.

Unexpectedly, Calen brought out a treasure that could help people comprehend the essence of martial arts, hoping to befriend Rein.

They had some initial concerns.

After all, they were already very familiar with the information from the Blackwater Platform and knew that Rein was an ascetic obsessed with cultivation.

That gift would be fatally tempting to any Transcendent individual stuck at the threshold of the Fourth Tier of the Transcendent.

If Rein accepts the gift, he will definitely owe a favor.

If Black Dragon City were to support Calen at this critical juncture, it would be extremely detrimental to their situation.

But the reversal came so quickly!

Before the anxiety could fully take hold in his mind, he suddenly watched as that person started killing someone!

What's going on?

Rein commits murder in the palace, regardless of the reason, the palace guards will definitely capture him first.

Today, everyone present in the council chamber is a high-ranking nobleman. Regardless of who killed whom, this matter is no small thing.

Of course, this is on a normal day.

There are several factions in this council chamber now, and they are not united.

Apart from the Second Prince's direct subordinates, the other factions were all happy to see Black Dragon City and Calen fall out.

Killing Master Mirel is an irreconcilable feud!

Just as the guards were about to arrest him, the Fourth Prince Muller, suddenly stepped forward and shouted, "Wait! I think Mr. Rein might have his reasons for doing this. Let's hear them."

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Muller would not let go of this opportunity to suppress the Second Prince and win over Black Dragon City.

He paused for a moment, then offered a convenient excuse for Rein: "Perhaps someone tried to harm Mr. Rein first, and he was just acting in self-defense."

Upon hearing this, the Eighth Prince Eber also stepped forward and said, "That's right! I also think there might be some misunderstanding in this matter."

We can't let my fourth brother monopolize the opportunity to win over Black Dragon City.

There's little room for kinship in the struggle for the Imperial Throne. Others might not dare offend the Second Prince, Calen, but these two certainly do.

Moreover, whether Rein killed that Miriel out of arrogance or for other reasons, it would be beneficial to them.

The two who spoke up had a chance; perhaps one of them would be a prince today and an emperor tomorrow.

The commander of the Imperial Guards also looked troubled. He thought for a moment but did not arrest anyone. Instead, he signaled to his subordinates to report the matter to the emperor in the palace.

After all, His Majesty is not dead yet.

Just as Rein suddenly went on a killing spree, inside the emperor's bedchamber...

Spurglin XV looked ruddy-faced, like a healthy little old man.

He hadn't felt this good in over a year.

But he also knew that this was just a final burst of energy before death.

This was the last day of his life.

Court maids were dressing him in his magnificent imperial robes and placing a crown studded with various jewels on his head. This was the Spurglin Family's crown, passed down for a thousand years, representing glory, power, and family heritage.

Not far away, Empress Tess collapsed to the ground.

Her Majesty the Empress, who was hailed as one of the "Two Beauties of the Oma Imperial Capital" for her stunning looks, was now weeping bitterly, filled with resentment.

Before her stood a cold-faced, unfamiliar guard holding a cup of poisoned wine, waiting for her to drink it.

The Old Emperor looked at himself in the mirror, his makeup impeccable, wanting to make his last appearance in this world as perfect as possible.

Empress Tess looked at the Old Emperor, making a final, pitiful attempt to kill him, and asked, "Dopler, are you really so heartless as to kill me? I love you so deeply."

The Old Emperor glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and sighed softly, "Tess, although you have done many willful things, you are still the empress. Dying with dignity like this is a good thing for the royal family and for the reputation of your family."

Tess roared, "Why?! Just because I suggested Calen inherit the Imperial Throne?"

"If I disagree, aren't you planning to have the maid poison me and then forge an imperial edict?"

The Old Emperor calmly stated her plan.

Tess's expression suddenly changed. "You..."

She squandered her advantages and now has no right to fight for power.

The Lopez Family and those other established families that banded together behind her had to make a choice if they wanted to maintain their former wealth.

Therefore, they chose to give up many rights and instead support the Fourth Prince.

This time, she came to the palace, just as the Old Emperor had said: either persuade him to recognize Muller's right to succession, or poison him and order a false edict to be issued.

This is a pledge of allegiance.

But Tess never expected that her plan would be seen through.

"The poison that shortened my lifespan, you were the one who administered it, weren't you?"

The Old Emperor spoke calmly, clearly not considering it a big deal.

At the end of life, there's no point in dwelling on it.

He added, "We were husband and wife, and it's not that I want to kill you. I just want to preserve the last bit of dignity for the royal family."

Tess vaguely guessed what was going on and asked, "Dopler, what do you mean?"

The Old Emperor said calmly, "Do you remember Metternich?"

Tess thought he knew about their affair, and her expression changed slightly.

"He's not dead."

The Old Emperor glanced at Tess and said calmly, "He is my son."

"What!"

Upon hearing this, Tess finally understood what was happening, and her eyes widened.

At the same time, she found it absurd.

That guy... is Dopler's illegitimate son?!

"Back in the 'Philippine Territory'."

The Old Emperor briefly mentioned the events of that year, and Tess immediately remembered them.

"He's back for revenge."

He added calmly, "He has all the evidence regarding your incestuous relationship with her; your poisoning of me; your collusion with Prince Sid William to murder Ymir; and your conspiracy with Dean Fino of the Royal Academy to murder commoner girls and extract 'youth hormones' in order to maintain your appearance."

Upon hearing this, Empress Tess finally understood that the Old Emperor knew everything.

Metternich was once her trusted advisor and her lover.

He knew almost all of his schemes and plans.

I thought that guy was dead, and all the secrets were buried in the dust.

To my surprise, he's still alive.

Hehehe

Upon hearing this, Tess suddenly laughed self-deprecatingly and gave up struggling.

She also showed a look of sudden realization.

Metternich was initially taken back to the capital as a "suspect" in the murder of the First Prince Quentin.

The crime of murdering a prince is a capital offense.

Only one person could save his life, and that was Dopler.

"Therefore, Tess, only if you die can the royal family's dignity be preserved."

Dopler not to kill Metternich and instead release him showed that if Tess survived, the scandal would surely spread throughout Omar.

He sighed deeply, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and said, "That child wants me to kill you with my own hands; that's his way of taking revenge."

He raped his wife and then forced her to kill him.

Just like how the two of them treated his mother back then.

Tess glanced at the aged Spurglin XV and realized that all was lost.

She was a decisive person; she picked up the poisoned wine in front of her and said with a sad smile, "Dopler, I'm leaving now."

Then, he looked up and drank the poisoned wine in one gulp.

Upon hearing this, Dopler finally couldn't help but turn around and look at the woman who had been with him all his life.

After a brief encounter, the beautiful empress slowly collapsed onto the floor, as if she were asleep, without any sign of pain.

All my thoughts turned into a long sigh.

"Why"

The Old Emperor was not resting in bed, which is why he missed the morning court session.

He originally planned to deal with the Empress's affairs before going out to announce the succession to the Imperial Throne.

Although he only had one day left to live, the Old Emperor was not lenient. Even though the other two vying for power were also his sons, he intended to clear the way for his second son Calen. Just as he had done with Ymir, he would enfeoff them in the wilderness beyond Omar.

Unexpectedly, the guards brought an urgent report that Rein had killed Master Mirel.

When the Old Emperor rushed to the council hall, it was already in complete chaos.

Although the imperial guards were keeping things under control, a fight was on the verge of breaking out.

"Auntie, are you really going to protect this murderer?!"

"Master Mirel was a marquis personally appointed by the Emperor. Whoever killed him must pay the price according to imperial law!"

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With Miriel's death, the Second Prince's faction was in a frenzy, all pointing the way to bringing down Rein, the murderer.

Although Ymir didn't speak, she stood in front of Rein the whole time.

Her right hand, resting on the long sword at her waist, clearly showed her attitude.

Regardless of the reason, she was determined to protect him!

Moreover, with the Fourth Prince and the Eighth Prince taking sides, the matter didn't escalate.

When the Old Emperor arrived, he happened to witness this tense scene.

"What's going on?!"

Spurglin XV looked at the corpse of the white-robed missionary on the ground, frowned, and felt a strange pang of heartache.

Because of this Archmage, he was able to spend the last days of his life with a clear mind.

The Second Prince, Calen, responded excitedly, "Father, that Rein killed Master Mirel without any reason!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of unease flashed across Spurglin XV's face.

One was his sister's lover, and the other was Archmage had done him a great favor.

Now that one person is dead and the other has become the murderer, he feels things are getting complicated.

He frowned and asked, "Mr. Rein, what's going on?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes turned to Rein, waiting for his explanation.

Even now, no one understands why Rein would suddenly kill someone he had never met before.

"Because... Master Mirel just tried to kill me!"

Only after the Old Emperor did Rein speak.

When someone commits murder, they naturally don't want to give the victim any chance to fight back.

This guy is Evil God Fanatic; who knows what kind of trump card he has that's beyond human comprehension?

After all, Metternich's "death calamity" divination was no joke. Strike first, regardless of whether this guy is the "calamity" or not, kill him first.

Moreover, killing someone in front of everyone, although it was a sudden incident, could be considered premeditated.

Those present were all high-ranking nobles of the Oma Empire; these one or two hundred people were the top elites who controlled the entire Omar Empire.

To expose City of Radiance's conspiracy and stop the Evil God Worship, the only way is to make these guys aware of the stakes involved.

Normally it would be almost impossible to get these guys together, so this is a good opportunity.

As soon as Rein said this, Calen rebuked him. "You're lying! Master Mirel kindly gave you his family heirloom, hoping to forgive and forget, but you repaid kindness with enmity and attacked and killed him!"

Rein glanced at the gift presented as "evidence" and calmly explained, "It was because of this that I killed him."

I hadn't even thought of a suitable excuse to stir up trouble, but that guy just sent me this Philosopher's Stone.

He didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point. "Gentlemen, you should all have heard that City of Radiance now worships a 'Three-Eyed Evil God'?"

Upon hearing this, the nobles in the council hall looked at each other, somewhat bewildered.

I asked you why you killed someone, why are you suddenly bringing up the issue of faith?

The gods other than the "Seventy-Two Divine Generals" are called "evil gods," which is not inherently wrong.

But the existence of deities is too ancient, and many people don't really care about the issue of faith. To these people, there's no difference between any deities.

In their view, that is people's freedom.

Before anyone could ask, Rein continued, "And as you all know, the cult of the 'Three-Eyed Evil God' swept through the entire City of Radiance in a short time. But do you know why so many people suddenly worshipped an evil god of unknown origin? It's because they possessed a mental technique that could subtly alter people's perceptions!"

"What!"

Upon hearing this, a murmur of discussion immediately broke out in the council chamber.

Although the noble gentlemen present did not possess high levels of Transcendent cultivation, they were among the most insightful and discerning individuals.

They may not be good at Transcendent abilities, but that doesn't mean they're unaware of them.

The means to alter people's perceptions exist within the realm of "Mental Extraordinary," and there are many more.

The issue of faith in City of Radiance was not ignored; its rapid, plague-like spread was truly baffling. However, they couldn't find any evidence to support their suspicions.

The people sent to investigate always reported back that there were no problems.

Now that Rein has said that, they naturally fall into deep thought.

If what Rein said is true, and the people of City of Radiance used some clandestine means to change people's perceptions and spread their faith, then this matter is serious.

Someone asked, "Mr. Rein, what evidence do you have to support your claim?"

Before Rein could speak, the Second Prince Calen, as if his tail had been guessed, immediately rebuked, "Don't try to deny it! Everything you say is just an excuse to justify your murder!"

"Heh, an excuse?"

Rein smiled, glanced coldly at the excited Second Prince Calen, and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, would you believe me if I told you that some of your perceptions have been secretly altered by that Master Mirel?"