Looking at the familiar face before him, Sun Fei was momentarily speechless.
"One wrong step can lead to eternal regret..." A look of utter desolation and regret crossed [ One Sword Sword's] face. Whether he was the aloof and peerless swordsman of six months ago, or the arrogant and domineering general after his demonic transformation, Sun Fei still saw this expression on [ One Sword One Sword's ] face. He paused, then gave a bitter smile and asked, " King of Chambord, do you still want to kill me now?"
Sun Fei paused for a moment, then asked, "Those acts of treason, were they your own intentions, or were you controlled by that golden skeleton...?"
"What's the difference?" [ One Sword ] looked up at the starry sky, smiled bitterly, and said with utter desolation, "Now the entire capital knows that the era of chaos in the Empire has broken out, and I, [ One Sword ], am the biggest traitor to the Empire, leading the Dortmund and Lyon allied forces to crush thousands of miles of the Empire's land in one night and reach Saint Petersburg. This is an undeniable fact, a documented record placed in the Imperial Military Department's archives. As for the matter of the golden skeleton, even if it were said out loud, do you think anyone would believe it?"
Sun Fei's furrowed brows relaxed, and he slowly nodded, saying, "I will believe you."
[ One Sword ] paused for a moment, looked at Sun Fei, and a look of relief and ease appeared on his face. He suddenly relaxed.
"I never imagined that the person who would ultimately trust me would be you, King of Chambord... I regret it so much. I shouldn't have been so greedy for power and made a pact with that mysterious golden skeleton, exchanging my soul for immense power!"
"... Do you know, although I went to the Southern War Zone with the First Prince, I've been keeping track of your news. When I learned that you had advanced to the Moon Class expert, when I learned that your strength was soaring at an astonishing rate, while I myself was still stuck in a bottleneck and unable to break through, that feeling was worse than death for me..."
"... I started practicing swordsmanship as soon as I could hold a wooden sword. While other children were being pampered by their parents and playing with their friends, I practiced swordsmanship day and night. From childhood to adulthood, my only companion was the sword. I originally thought that I could say without shame, like His Majesty Emperor Yassin of the Empire, '[ One Sword ] for a lifetime, never inferior to anyone.' In fact, for a long time, among the younger generation of masters, I could indeed say that. But until more than half a year ago, at the Imperial Martial Combat Competition, I met you... My glory has come to an end."
[ One Sword ]'s arms were severed at the shoulders, and blood kept dripping down, staining his magnificent magical armor red, but he seemed oblivious.
Sun Fei looked at him and said, "Actually, the first time I met you wasn't at the Imperial Martial Combat Competition; it was much earlier."
"Oh?"
"A year ago, at the coronation ceremony of the King of Chambord City, you drew your One Sword for Princess Natasha. We had already met at that time."
"Yes, I did visit Chambord City once. It's ironic, really. Back then, you were utterly insignificant in my eyes. I didn't even pay you any attention, and I had no impression of you whatsoever. Little did I know that just six months later, you would become the biggest obstacle and shadow in my life..."
As [ One Sword ] said this, the bitterness on his face became even more obvious.
He paused, then murmured, "The news I've received over the past six months has made me realize that even if I practice swordsmanship day and night, even if I dedicate all my time to honing my skills, I will never catch up to you. Not only can I not catch up, but I can't even see your shadow. Just when I was in despair, I encountered that terrifying golden skeleton. Faced with the temptation of power, I made the biggest mistake of my life... I know and understand what has happened these past few days, but I gained immense power yet couldn't control my actions. The mistake has been made, and it's irreversible."
Sun Fei sighed softly, and after listening to [ One Sword ] finish speaking, he didn't know what to say.
The former martial arts prodigy of the empire has fallen to such a state; one can only lament the cruelty of fate and the cruel tricks of destiny.
" King of Chambord, my life is short. Before I die, may I ask you for a favor?" [ One Sword ] was silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his head, his eyes gleaming with hope.
"What is it?"
"I have committed a grave mistake this time, and I certainly deserve to die. However, I am deeply saddened that I have caused the vassal Sharon Vassal State to suffer such an undeserved calamity. I hope that, in consideration of [ One Sword ]'s past service to the Empire, you can protect the Sharon Vassal State and preserve its bloodline."
The Sharon Vassal State is the country where [ One Sword ] was born.
If the news of [ One Sword ]'s treason gets out, he will definitely be despised and hated by millions of the empire's citizens. As long as the Zenit Empire gets a chance to breathe, the Sharon Vassal State will surely be torn to pieces by the angry imperial family. [ One Sword ] has made a fatal mistake and is worried that it will affect the Sharon royal family. He seems to be entrusting his son to Sun Fei.
"Okay." Sun Fei nodded seriously without hesitation.
"Hahahaha, good. King of Chambord Yinuo is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Even if I die, I can rest in peace." Upon hearing this, [ One Sword ] suddenly became excited and laughed loudly. In his laughter, there was a sense of relief.
In that instant, his previously weak aura suddenly surged with an incredible power.
A dark red demonic aura instantly enveloped his entire body. A series of cracking sounds, like popping beans, rang out. Incredibly, clumps of flesh and blood began to writhe at the severed end of his shoulder. Numerous flesh sprouts grew and extended like crazed vines, interspersed with white bone.
In an instant, his arms miraculously regrowed from the wounds.
With a casual wave of his hand, a badly damaged sword lying on the ground flew into his hand like a shooting star. He flicked it lightly with his finger, and a buzzing sound of the sword echoed through the void. A look of joy appeared on his face, as if he had found some rare treasure.
Then, his whole body trembled, and a surge of immense power erupted, instantly shattering his magnificent magical armor and silk robes into dust that drifted into the air.
At this moment, [ One Sword ] was completely naked, revealing his lean but strong muscles.
"To be naked is shameful, but to wear the enemy's clothes and armor is even more shameful. I have already committed a grave mistake, how can I still be so shameless as to fight in the enemy's armor? Hahaha, naked, what a fine nakedness! I was born into this world naked, and I will leave naked..."
Amidst a burst of laughter, [ One Sword ] exuded a heroic spirit that Sun Fei had never seen before. With a flash, he pounced towards the Black Warship Ge warship that had not yet left in the distance.
" King of Chambord, let me leave you one last gift."
Amidst the loud laughter, a flash of sword light appeared, and the rusty sword in [ One Sword ]'s hand suddenly shone with a dazzling light, easily slicing through Black Warship's azure protective shield as if cutting through paper.
"Kill!"
With a roar, One Sword flashed, its light unleashed without mercy.
The twenty-odd Dortmund soldiers who charged forward at the front were cut in half at the waist. After running a few steps, they were shocked to find that their lower bodies were still on the deck. They screamed in terror and collapsed onto the deck, their blood flowing like a lake.
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