Southern Frontier of the Zenit Empire.
After Emperor Yassin of the Empire issued the war mobilization order, this region, which fell under the control of the Ten Empires Allied Army, was plunged into endless war.
On the edge of the [ Sea of Fragrance ], near Storm Cape Bay, lies the administrative division of Azure Wind Province, the only province in the Zenit Empire with a coastline. A large portion of Storm Cape Bay, on the coast of the [ Sea of Fragrance ], is the territory of the Kingdom of Byzantium, a third-class vassal state under the Empire.
This small vassal state has a rather legendary history.
Byzantium was originally just a small, sixth-rank vassal state, with a small territory, a small population, and a weak national power. A little over a year ago, after the old King passed away, the power of state affairs in Kingdom of Byzantium was controlled by treacherous ministers and heralds. The heralds had been plotting to seize the power of the royal family, and even colluded with the high nobles in the capital to take over the throne. The country was in a state of great misery.
Just when it seemed the royal bloodline was about to wither away, the King, after participating in an imperial Martial Combat Competition, unexpectedly received the help of the noble King of Chambord Alexander. Not only did he completely eliminate the messenger who was plotting to seize the throne, but he also gained martial arts skills. His fist techniques were astonishing, and he not only made it into the top fifty of that imperial master ranking competition, but also advanced to the Peak Four-Star Class Dou Qi qi in less than half a year, becoming the number one master in the country.
With the financial and material support of Chambord City, Kingdom of Byzantium quickly drove out the Spartak Empire's invading army and secured its position as a third-class vassal state, becoming one of the major powers in Azure Wind Province comparable to Azure Wind City.
The former young Prince Constantine was also successfully crowned by the empire, ascended the throne, and married his beloved queen Isabella. He governed the country with benevolence, and the weather was favorable. The country's strength increased day by day, and the people lived a peaceful and prosperous life.
Later, Constantine followed the imperial God of War Arshavin on his southern expedition and made countless contributions. His strength was said to have increased by leaps and bounds, and he advanced to the Eight-Star Class Peak. His advanced Dou Qi technique, the Seven Injuries Fist, became famous and terrifying, with astonishing destructive power. It is said that even Moon Class experts dare not easily oppose this genius King.
This was originally a happy story found only in myths and legends, in the poems proclaimed by countless bards. According to the normal course of the story, from then on, the King and queen, the kingdom and its people lived a happy and peaceful life.
However, the arrival of war destroyed all of that.
Ten days ago, the Ten Empires Allied Army invaded.
The brutal allied army instantly turned the fertile land of Azure Wind Province into scorched earth. Countless civilians were separated from their families, villages were destroyed, newly sown farmland was burned, forests were cut down, and countless innocent civilians were slaughtered. The cries and wings of carrion birds that smelled the Decayed corpses covered the sky. Beautiful homes were instantly transformed into a bloody Hell.
As one of the major powers in Azure Wind Province, the Kingdom of Byzantium could not escape such a fate.
The kingdom's capital was captured, and the palace became a temporary camp for the Lyon Empire's army. The kingdom's most elite troops suffered heavy casualties after being caught off guard by the surprise attack. The young King Constantine had no choice but to lead the remaining troops and people to the sea, where they relied on their relative naval advantage to continue their Resist against the invaders.
A few days ago, some good news came that brought joy and encouragement to all the people of Zenit.
It is said that King of Chambord Alexander of Kingdom of Byzantium, displayed unparalleled strength, helping the imperial army achieve an epic and exhilarating victory in the defense of the imperial capital, Saint Petersburg. This victory finally stabilized the situation and gave the imperial army a chance to catch its breath under the pressure of the Ten Empires Allied Army. Now, the Ten Empires Allied Army has retreated to the Red Leaf Province, and the empire is organizing a counter-offensive.
The battle has temporarily entered a relatively peaceful stalemate.
The empire's victory was also great news for the people in the occupied territories.
At least in the last few days, the army of the Lyon Empire that occupied Kingdom of Byzantium did not carry out the same frenzied slaughter of the Byzantium troops who were hiding everywhere as it had in the previous days. It also stopped burning, killing, looting and massacring civilians everywhere. The number of blood-dripping heads hanging on the walls of the royal city has also decreased significantly.
Even last night, some people saw that the people of Lyon had actually dispatched a large contingent of four thousand men to the Red Leaf Province to support the retreating allied forces.
This was fantastic news for the Byzantium army hiding at sea.
"Hahaha, good news! The Lyon bastards have scattered their forces, and the allied army is beginning to collapse. The number of troops currently occupying the royal city is no more than six thousand. Tonight, we will launch Bash to these Bloody Butcher, and reclaiming some interest for our brothers and sisters who died in battle and were innocently killed!"
Under the planning of the young and legendary Byzantium King Constantine, that very night, the remaining two thousand elite Byzantium troops, taking advantage of the dense fog at sea, surged forward from the sea and along the wide waterway of the royal city's moat. With the help of well-prepared insiders and loyal commoners, they successfully stormed into the royal city!
In an instant, shouts of killing filled the air.
The towering flames and colorful Dou Qi aura illuminated the entire dilapidated royal city as if it were daytime.
Initially, with the help of inside agents and civilians within the city, the Byzantium army did indeed have the upper hand, cutting down the Lyon garrison and forcing them into a series of retreats. They were on the verge of reaching the fallen royal palace...
"Charge into the palace and slaughter all of Lyon's scum!"
Constantine, his body shimmering with emerald flames, was unstoppable. His ferocious fists transformed into streaks of blue light that filled the sky. Wherever he passed, none could withstand him. The Lyon army fell like wheat under a farmer's sickle. Byzantium soldiers, burning with Vengeance, and civilians brandishing their weapons, followed their King, charging fearlessly toward the palace...
Within the royal palace were Lyon officers and high-ranking nobles.
Every citizen of Kingdom of Byzantium wished they could skin and eat the flesh of these beasts whose hands were stained with the blood of countless citizens of the empire, and tear them to pieces.
"Boom!"
Constantine brought the power of the Seven Injuries Fist to its extreme.
A single punch can be either soft or fierce, coiled or straight, scorching or icy, its aura ever-changing, unpredictable, and elusive. Opponents scream in agony, none able to withstand a single blow.
In the blink of an eye, they broke through more than a dozen lines of Lyon's defenses and finally stormed into the royal palace.
The Kingdom of Byzantium soldiers and people erupted in thunderous cheers, each one bravely taking the lead.
Just then, an unexpected change occurred—
A loud, arrogant laugh echoed from the depths of the palace, "Hahaha, I knew you filthy rats would cause trouble tonight! Perfect, I'll wipe you all out! From this day forward, the entire Zenit Azure Wind Province belongs to the Lyon Empire!"
As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely powerful aura emanated from the depths of the palace, causing people to tremble and feel suffocated.
At the same time, deafening shouts of battle came from all directions, and countless brightly armored Lyon soldiers surrounded them from all sides, using the firelight as a guide.
This was a meticulously planned assassination attempt.
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