"Sigh... Life is a game, and everyone is performing on stage. When the game finally comes to an end, only those who performed their best will receive praise and rewards!"
Fine wine, golden goblets, golden fans, golden robes, and a figure with flowing hair hidden in the dark clouds. This first bard of the empire flaunts his literary talent as if reciting poetry, and when he is pleased with himself, he takes a delicious sip of the fine wine.
Beside him, a slender figure in a linen robe also stood silently suspended in mid-air, but this figure's eyes were incredibly bright, fixed intently on the battle below.
"This little guy, hehe, interesting. Is that masked fellow really King of Chambord Alexander? Hmm, the aura is completely different, the fighting style is completely different, instant magic... It seems like no, yet it seems like yes. This is truly a perplexing scene. I haven't encountered such a strange thing in many years... Hey, hey, hey, old friend, can you say something? I've said so much, even if you don't want to listen, you could at least utter a sound!" The Empire's First Bard, Materazzi, deliberately said angrily.
The slender figure turned to look at him, paused, and then spoke, "Squeak!"
Materazzi: "..."
"When will the one in the deep palace recover from her illness?" Materazzi took another sip of wine and continued trying to find a topic of conversation.
"I don't know."
"No, you don't know either?"
"Kindness."
"Hey, we're such good friends, can you at least say a few more words in your replies?"
"Good."
"..."
"Hehehe, it seems this little guy has some secrets he doesn't know. He actually has a mage under his command? Or is this mage actually himself? Hmm, what a terrifying mage. He can instantly unleash Fireball comparable to a full-force attack from a Five-Star Class martial artist. His strength has already reached the level of Meteor Mage?"
In another room on the sixth floor, the Alluring Witch Paris, her graceful figure swaying and exuding a subtle fragrance, stood before the stone window, a captivating smile blooming on her stunningly beautiful face as she murmured to herself.
Behind Paris, there was wine on the table, and people were sitting beside the wine.
This was a very plain-looking young man with long, black hair that flowed freely down to his waist, bound by a red silk cord. His face was as handsome as jade, his nose as straight as a hanging gall bladder, his eyes as bright as phoenixes, his eyebrows as sharp as flying swords, slanting towards his temples, and his mouth as red as painted cinnabar. Even if all the most beautiful adjectives in the world were used to describe him, they would not be enough to depict even a fraction of his handsomeness. His fingers, smooth and delicate, emerged from his linen sleeves, gently holding a wine bowl.
The wine was the finest, its aroma wafting from the bowl, filling the entire room with a dreamlike quality.
However, alcohol is not for human consumption.
It's for dogs.
A small, disabled dog, missing both hind legs, nestled in the arms of a handsome man who could drive countless noblewomen throughout the empire wild. Its bright red tongue lolled out as it licked the wine, its eyes glazed over, occasionally glancing up at its owner and whimpering excitedly. This little dog wasn't a purebred; if you threw it on the street, even the most ordinary stray dog would be cuter.
"Hey, drink slowly, don't choke!" The handsome young man said with a smile, as if he were talking to his closest old friend.
Behind the young man stood Red Beard Granero, dressed in the standard metal armor of the Imperial Capital Public Security Office. He stood ramrod straight, like a javelin planted in place, his eyes always filled with vigilance, and his hand always gripped the hilt of his sword.
Besides [ Red Beard ] Granero, there was another person in the room, standing as straight as a javelin.
However, this person was standing next to the Alluring Witch Paris.
He wore golden armor, and even without making a sound, a faint but undeniable aura of power emanated from him. He was none other than Chris Sutton, the tenth of the Empire's Ten Judgment Knight, the [ Sun Golden Knight ]. His gaze remained fixed on Paris, as if unaware of the two other people in the room, filled with infatuation, concern, and admiration... all the expressions a man should have for his beloved were displayed in his eyes.
"Hey, Chris, can you look at Paris differently? It's so cheesy, Oka and I are about to throw up!" The handsome young man who had been playing with the disabled puppy suddenly laughed mockingly.
He spoke so casually.
The puppy in his arms, who had lost both of its hind legs, was named Oka.
His name is also Oka.
Oka Dominguez.
Dominguez, the second prince of the Zenit Empire, whose power was at its zenith under Emperor Yassin.
"Oh... okay!" Golden Knight Chris Sutton shifted his body to the side, letting his cloak block the Second Prince Dominguez's view. This way, neither he nor his dog could see his eyes, and they wouldn't vomit.
This scene made Dominguez slap his forehead, looking quite helpless.
" Oka, don't you want to come and see our little one's rampage? It's very interesting!" The Alluring Witch had been standing by the window turned around and waved to the Second Prince, her gesture as if she were greeting an ordinary friend, rather than speaking to a prince of the empire.
"All this fighting and killing is so boring. You can watch it by yourself. I'm sleepy, I'm going to take a nap! Wake me up when the killing is over!" After saying that, the Second Prince lay down on the table and fell asleep. He didn't care about his image at all, resting his head on his arms and muttering complaints, "Honestly, I, a dignified King, should be living a life of luxury, sleeping with all sorts of beautiful women every night, indulging in debauchery. Instead, I have to be dragged here in the middle of the night to watch killings. How boring, how boring..."
However, a man as naturally handsome as him, almost godlike, can exude charm even when he's just casually lounging around.
The little dog Oka in my arms was also completely drunk. Its big, dark eyes were dozing off, and it looked like a drunkard who had been addicted to alcohol for hundreds of years.
Then, amidst the constant shouts and cries of battle outside, the man and the dog actually fell asleep.
"You... coward! Coward! Pig! If you have any Glory a mage should have, you should stop and duel with me!"
Blood Blade Captain was furious.
He relentlessly pursued the mysterious magician wearing a strange demon mask, but the man completely overturned his perception of noble magicians.
This opponent was as cunning as a mouse that had become a spirit. He had no intention of engaging in a direct confrontation. Instead, he fled while leaping between the sea of fire and buildings. His movements were strange and his speed was extremely fast. Fireball containing terrifying fire energy kept shooting out of his hands. He would either kill the Blood Blade Mage who was chanting a spell to release water magic to extinguish the fire, or set off and blow up a building. Wherever his feet stepped, flames would burst into flames. Soon, the entire headquarters of the Blood Blade Mercenary Corps was engulfed in a vast sea of fire.
Fighting the fire was completely futile.
These terrifying magical flames are very difficult to extinguish.
Gradually, the Blood Blade mercenaries began to retreat, and the flames, fueled by the wind, grew larger and hotter.
"Everyone gather! Protect the key locations! All water mages, cast spells with all your might to extinguish the fire!" The roar of the Blood Blade Mercenary Corps's middle-aged leader echoed through the night sky, "Hold on for a few more minutes, the Imperial army will be here soon..."
"Damn it, stop right there! You've tarnished the Glory of magicians, you cowardly pig!" The middle-aged leader roared as he chased after Sun Fei, who continued his relentless arson and murder.
Allowing a Six-Star Class mage to enter one's inner circle is tantamount to suicide; it's a disaster.
Within the capital, the number of Six-Star Class mages is extremely limited, each a renowned figure of high status. The Blood Blade Mercenary Corps has always deliberately cultivated a good relationship with them, sending them various treasures and magic stones over the years. Even if they haven't forged a deep bond, there's certainly no hostility between them, so it wouldn't warrant such a ruthless attack. Moreover, those high-class magic stones would never be used by someone like this, who shows absolutely no awareness of being a noble mage. This person seems more like a murderous thief.
Who exactly is this person wearing a demon mask who can cast magic instantly?
Could it be...?
The thought of the worst possible outcome sank the middle-aged man's heart, making him feel increasingly cold.
Just then--
"You want to duel me, is that it?"
The figure, trailing a trail of terrifying, flickering flames, suddenly stopped atop another towering samurai statue. Instantly, flames roared up from the statue, the fire beneath his feet so terrifying it seemed capable of burning everything in the world. The sharp-angled demon mask on his face rippled as if it were alive, and he chuckled eerily, "Hehehehe... Alright, I'll give you one chance. If you can withstand this fatal blow, I'll leave!"
As he spoke, an even more powerful surge of magical energy emanated from the figure standing atop the fiery statue, spreading outwards in all directions.
The surrounding raging magical flames, as if in response, grew even more violent, and the terrifying heat converged on the figure in the center.
The Blood Blade Mercenary Corps's face was solemn as he gathered all his strength, awaiting his opponent's attack. The fact that this terrifying and mysterious demon mage called it a 'killer move' showed just how earth-shattering the upcoming attack would be. Every muscle and every bone in his body was straining, and his entire mind was taut like a string, giving it his all without daring to be careless in the slightest.
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