Chapter 153

"Ughhhhh!"

With a deep roar, crimson power transformed into a massive shadow on the Old Emperor, the shadow baring its fangs and roaring like a demon suffering agonizing torment.

The entire process lasted for almost half an hour before stopping. Finally, the ceremony was completely over, and the Old Emperor's body, which had been swollen due to the stimulation of the blood-red power, quickly withered down, turning into the decaying appearance of a dying man.

"Congratulations, Father Emperor, we are only one step away from a successful blood sacrifice," Creed said respectfully.

"Kreed, thanks to you." The Old Emperor looked tired, but his eyes gleamed with an eerie blood-red light.

No one knows how inhuman the suffering he had just endured was; it was more painful than having pieces of flesh being cut off his body with a knife, and this torment had been going on for five days!

Five days! He never thought of giving up. Everything was worth it for the sake of immortality and greater power.

"Once I succeed, you will be the Crown Prince of the Augustus Empire, and I will reveal your identity to everyone."

"Thank you, Father. I do not seek fame or fortune. I only wish that you may be the greatest emperor of Augustus for all eternity. Tomorrow at the sacrifice, when you sit on that Skull Throne, the will of the Blood God will descend upon you, bestowing upon you unparalleled glory and power."

Creed said respectfully, "However, this final step requires countless sacrifices. Have you made your decision, Father?"

"Kreed, that doesn't matter anymore, the number of sacrifices doesn't matter anymore! The entire Baron, more than two million people, is that enough? This is my empire, and they should all give their lives and loyalty to me!" The agonizing torment had caused the Old Emperor to lose his last bit of patience and reason. Now he only wanted one thing—to become stronger!

"Your will. Tomorrow at that time, I guarantee Father will shock everyone."

The Old Emperor, who was enjoying the Blood-colored Power, did not notice the smile that crept onto Creed's lips.

The next day.

As the morning light shines on the streets and alleys of Baron, citizens begin their daily work as usual.

For ordinary people, the emperor's birthday is none of their business, especially this year, as it seems there wasn't even a procession or inspection tour planned.

What's the point of ordinary people getting excited when they can't even see the Old Emperor? They'd be better off working harder to earn money.

Besides, given the current state of the empire, some of its subjects are actually hoping the Old Emperor dies sooner rather than later.

Perhaps because it was the emperor's birthday, the Imperial Capital of Baron seemed exceptionally 'harmonious' today, with no sign of the Gate of Janus followers and the Burning Covenant followers fighting each other.

However, beneath this harmony, a crisis has already erupted.

Inside the magnificent castle, the luncheon will be held in the most luxurious palace hall. The maids have been busy since early morning, and by nearly noon, the entire hall is ready.

Strangely, apart from a few noble ministers who were invited to the banquet, all important figures, including the imperial crown prince Caslathdi and the Gate of Janus, were absent.

Even the Old Emperor himself did not attend!

As a result, when the banquet began, the noble ministers who had been waiting in the hall were completely dumbfounded.

"Wasn't it supposed to be a banquet? Where are everyone?"

Why hasn't His Your Majesty arrived yet?

"Her Highness the Princess didn't come either."

"What... what exactly is going on?"

It's not just that the guests don't come to the banquet, but the host doesn't show up either?

What they didn't know was that the Old Emperor had no interest in continuing the act; he only wanted to complete the final sacrifice and obtain eternal life and power.

As for Caslathdi, she had already prepared Frostmourne and launched a coup the moment the birthday banquet began.

The war broke out without warning!

Those imperial guards who had defected to her side, along with the people of the Burning Covenant, quickly took control of the city gates. Signal flares exploded in the sky one after another, and the imperial troops originally stationed around the city noticed the abnormality and immediately objected.

However, their attack was quickly thwarted by the army led by 'Vainay'.

Although in terms of direct combat strength, these people were not even qualified to be a match for the Imperial army, they could still hold them off for a while. After all, of the 50,000 Imperial troops, only 30,000 were outside the city, while the remaining 20,000 were guarding the castle.

When the war broke out, the main road from the city gate to the castle was filled with the sight of soldiers fighting everywhere.

The citizens of Baron were completely bewildered!

What's going on? Did the sky fall down when I woke up?

Just then, Caslathdi's voice spread throughout the Baron City through magical power.

"My father is a tyrannical and incompetent ruler, reduced to a slave to the Blood God. My subjects, do you still wish to offer your lives and loyalty to such an emperor? I, Caslathdi, the Crown Prince of the Empire, will today slay Emperor Kahn. When I become the new emperor, I will lead the Empire on an even greater journey!"

"It's Her Highness the Princess!"

"She's planning a coup?!"

"This is bad! Inform His Your Majesty immediately!"

At that moment, the panicked citizens of the empire immediately realized—the world had truly changed!

Regime, military coup!

Within the chaotic city, the ranks of resistance and defense sprang into action. The Burning Covenant, the Gate of Janus, the city's garrison, the Royal Guard, and the Southern Territory Army clashed in a massive melee. The flames of war quickly spread from inside and outside the city gates, the acrid smell of blood mingling with the smoke of gunfire, and lives were extinguished in an instant as gunfire and cannon fire raged.

Boom!

A deafening roar erupted from the south gate as a battle axe, wreathed in deathly aura, shattered the gate and flew into the city. Magana's figure vaulted over the wall and landed gracefully on the axe, her unrestrained and arrogant laughter echoing throughout the skies of Baron City.

"You old bastard, I, the Grand Duke, have come to take your dog's head!!!"

Second update! Finally finished writing. Sorry it's so late, I'm so sleepy. Going to take a shower and have some food. I'll still update two chapters tomorrow. Please vote! Please support me!!