Chapter 547

"What's going on, instructor?"

"Even the people of the Four Great Noble Families are still outsiders to this Royal Military Academy."

"It is absolutely unacceptable for someone like this to suddenly participate in such an important operation, and even to investigate the interior of the ruins."

Faced with Lisha's question, Legri looked helpless.

Bozelido also came over and said.

"Your Princess, there is no need to worry."

"I have no intention of interfering with your missions to subjugate or investigate the ruins, nor do I intend to hinder you. I simply... well, yes, I just want to help you. I just want to help you in a purely ordinary way."

"Furthermore, you should be happy. As the third-ranked player in last year's Royal Capital Open Simulation Battle, it is your honor to be able to protect you, help you, and become your guardian angel."

Upon hearing Bozelido's words, Lisha, Tirfa, Sheris, and the other girls from the 'Knight Order' all showed very displeased expressions.

At first glance, Bozelido's words didn't seem like a big deal, but the last sentence clearly showed that Bozelido looked down on the girls present and despised them from the bottom of his heart.

Luo Mio, meanwhile, stood quietly to the side, watching Bozelido's villainous speech, which resembled a comical clown.

At this moment, Kurokushifa also came over and said apologetically to Luo Mio.

"I'm sorry... Teacher Bianca."

Upon hearing Kurokushifa's words, Luo Mio's lips curled slightly, and she reached out to pat her shoulder.

"It's okay, you don't need to worry about it."

On Bozelido's side, he also made it very clear.

He participated in this mission entirely of his own volition, and he will bear the consequences himself if anything unexpected happens.

"So, this time, Lord Chloecha will be tasked with defeating the mythical beast 'Giant Warrior' and will not be involved in the investigation. Everyone knows that, right?"

Tirfa spoke to Luo Mio through their private dragon voices.

"Teacher, don't you care at all? Being stared at like that by someone like that... If it were me, I would have punched them already."

Sheris nodded as well.

"Indeed, me too."

"Yes. That person's gaze made me feel very uncomfortable."

Nokote, who was standing to the side, also spoke up.

Upon hearing Tirfa and Nokote's words, Luo Mio glanced at the two of them and then spoke through her private dragon voice.

"What do you care about?"

Luo Mio spoke calmly and indifferently.

"For example, if an ant suddenly appears at your feet, you wouldn't even know if it's looking at you, so why would you care what kind of look it gives you?"

Lisha, Lux, Kurokushifa, who were relatively close by, chuckled softly after hearing Luo Mio's words.

Perhaps only Luo Mio could be so demeaning as to the eldest son of the Chloecha family, one of the Four Great Noble Families, as an ant.

Bozelido was behind, did not hear the conversation of the people in front, but when he saw Lux, who was also a man, smile among the women, his eyes flickered slightly, revealing a very displeased expression.

But when he saw Luo Mio sitting on the arm of Nokote's special-equipped dragon, a strong desire appeared in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up.

Looking at that perfect figure and face, without realizing it, Bozelido stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.

Some students on guard at the rear noticed Bozelido's action and couldn't help but show disgusted expressions.

Under the detection of the "Courage Crystal", how could Luo Mio not sense the other party's filthy gaze? Then, she saw the corners of Luo Mio's mouth turn up slightly and she snap her fingers lightly.

A faint purple energy aura quietly flowed out from the snap of Luo Mio's two fingers, and then it was seen to flow silently into Bozelido's body.

At that moment, Sheris's voice also appeared in everyone's ears through the dragon's roar.

"Our destination is just ahead."

Not long after, the group arrived near the "Sixth Ruins - Small Garden" on the outskirts of Crossfield.

To Luo Mio, Lisha, Lux, Kurokushifa, and the entire 'Knight Order', there was a square wall in front of them. Inside the six sides of the wall were forests, lakes, caves, and other landscapes, which looked like a small world from a distance.

Inside the altar at the very center, according to Relli's description, it seems that a mechanical dragon and some past technologies are slumbering within.

Looking at the "Sixth Ruins: Box Garden" before her, which resembled a small courtyard world, Luo Mio narrowed her eyes slightly.

"So this is... the 'Sixth Ruins: The Small Garden'?"

Chapter Sixteen: The Noticeable Change

While Luo Mio, Risha, Lux, and other students were heading to the "Sixth Ruins: The Little Garden".

Far away in the capital of the New Kingdom of Artysmart.

In the very center of the palace, in the 'Meeting Room', there are seven men and women dressed in Western-style dresses, formal attire, or neat military uniforms.

They were all seated around a room that resembled a courtroom.

Seated at the very top is the Queen of the New Kingdom of Artysmart, Risha's aunt, Rophie Artismat.

Standing beside her were Prime Minister Naruf and another deputy commander of the army.

Below them are the dukes, who hold the Highest Rank and are also the heads of the various clans known as the Four Great Noble Families.

These powerful family patriarchs ruled the territories of the Old Empire for many years, and even now, in the New Kingdom era, they still wield immense influence and power.

Because Rophie Artismat relies on the Four Great Noble Families to maintain its rule, it is currently unable to take a strong stance against them.

They were a ruddy-faced, middle-aged, robust man; an elderly white-haired man with sunken eyes like a skull; a handsome, middle-aged gentleman; and a long-haired man wearing a crimson cloak.

And now, the topic they've all gathered around is...

"This time, the topic is about the 'Ragnarok, the Finality Godbeast.'"

Prime Minister Naruf looked at the Four Great Noble Families and slowly spoke.

Upon hearing Naruf's words, the four dukes all wore solemn and serious expressions.

"Ragnarok" (the Finality Godbeast)

It is said that among the seven ruins in the world, there are seven ultimate 'divine beasts' that are beyond the ordinary, and each ruin has one.

Its size and power belong to a completely different dimension from ordinary mythical beasts; it is a true legendary monster!

Eight years ago, during the Old Empire era, a "Finality Godbeast" appeared and destroyed several towns and villages within its territory. Not to mention other countries' territories, even small countries were destroyed by its immense power and size.

Although the truth was eventually concealed by the ruling council of the Old Empire, even now only a small number of people know the truth.

However, the Arcadia Empire later forcibly pried open a ruin and released one of the "Finality Godbeast," causing immense damage around the world.

Even now that the Old Empire has fallen, the New Kingdom is still held accountable for its actions.

Five years ago, during a coup, one of the governors who fled to another country leaked all the documents related to the "Finality Godbeast".

The middle-aged man spoke first.

"I see... You mean the existence of the 'Finality Godbeast' has now been further confirmed, and that other countries have gathered evidence that the 'Finality Godbeast' originated from our country's ruins?"

These words made Naruf nod bitterly.

"Now, the Finality Godbeast '—' Poseidon' —that was once subdued and petrified, is showing signs of revival."

"According to intelligence from scouts, signs of Poseidon's resurgence began to slowly fade several months ago."

"So now other countries need us to devise countermeasures to defeat the 'Finality Godbeast,' is that right?"

"Yes."

Currently, the neighboring great power of the New Kingdom, the Haibul Republic, has collected a considerable amount of information indicating that this "Finality Godbeast" originated from the ruins within the New Kingdom.

Now they are demanding that the New Kingdom defeat 'Poseidon'.

However, if the New Kingdom refuses, it would be tantamount to the New Kingdom becoming an enemy of all the countries in the world.

Even back then, it was only with the assistance of countries around the world that Poseidon was finally put into a deep sleep and petrified. But if we rely solely on the current strength of the New Kingdom, we will not be able to defeat him.

Even if all the superior Dragoknight of the New Kingdom were sent to fight, the chances of victory would be extremely slim.

So, from another perspective...

Going to defeat 'Poseidon' will inevitably lead to death.

The New Kingdom is now desperately lacking a 'warrior' capable of resolving this matter...

"Then, let the puppy go..."

At this moment, one of the four dukes spoke up.

Upon hearing this voice, everyone turned to look at the person.

"Lord Chloecha..."

——

Meanwhile, on the other side, Luo Mio, sitting on the arm of the Nokote Armored Dragon, quietly observed Koruru Shifa, who was fighting against the 'Giant Warrior', with her azure eyes.

The current Kurokushifa is using her own unique Divine Machine Dragon, 'Fafnir'.

With its slender, light blue fuselage and wings emitting blue fluorescent particles, the 'Fafnir' of Kurokushifa is different from Risha's 'Diamat' and Lux's 'Bahamut'. It is the type that provides long-range fire support and has extremely high mobility.

Furthermore, seven octagonal shields with bluish-white light were faintly visible around Fafnir.

On the other side, he was holding a light blue sniper rifle.

These two items constitute 'Fafnir's' Special Armament.

'Dragon Scale Shield' and 'Frost Breath Projectile'.

It senses enemy attacks and automatically protects itself with defensive weapons, freezing the affected area along with the shot.

Kurokushifa then aimed at the 'Giant Warrior' and launched several attacks.

In less than a moment, all the key parts of the 'Giant Warrior' were frozen.

Furthermore, all of the 'Giant Warrior's' attacks seemed to have been anticipated by Kurokushifa and were completely dodged.

Luo Mio, watching Kurokushifa's battle from afar, frowned slightly.

'Why is this girl in such a hurry?'

Others might not be able to tell, but how could Luo Mio not know?

At this moment, Kurokushifa, every strike, and every movement was filled with anxiety.

In no time at all, the 'Giant Warrior' was taken down by Kurokushifa.

At this moment, Luo Mio's eyes suddenly moved.

His gaze suddenly turned toward the "Sixth Ruins - Small Garden".

'This fluctuation...'

Just now, under the detection of "Courage Crystal", "Sixth Ruins - Little Garden" seemed to sense something and suddenly emitted a very faint energy fluctuation.

But then—

"Everyone! Watch out, something's coming!"

Nokote's voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears.

"Enemy presence confirmed on radar, it's definitely a new one!"

After he finished speaking, everyone looked ahead.

One of the Knight Order piloting the 'Wyvern' at the very front let out a soft scream.

"... What... what is that?!"

In the dissipating dust of the sky, a giant demon floated and flew.

Its enormous and robust body was far superior to that of the 'Gargoyle', which was also a mythical beast. Its reddish-brown skin exuded a strong aura of killing intent, and huge, jet-black wings were spread behind it.

Furthermore, the Phantom Beast revealed its sharp, white teeth, as long as short swords, and its red and black mouth twisted in a ferocious and malevolent manner. It also exhaled purple mist that looked like poison from time to time, and its bloodshot eyes were fixed on Nokote, as if it knew that the other party had sensed its presence.

It showed no intention of dodging or avoiding, but rather slowly closed the distance with the ' Knight Order.

Looking at the mythical beast before me.

Lisha frowned slightly and said, "This is quite a tricky situation."