Side Story: Feather and Poison (13)
Suddenly, someone clutched their stomach, their face turning pale instantly.
"Imperial Physician! My stomach hurts!"
A nobleman, his face filled with panic, cried out almost in tears.
Then came the second, the third—and then a whole bunch!
Everyone realized that there was something wrong with the food they had eaten!
Janet suffered the most.
She was already unconscious, and the effects of the drug hit her so hard that her body, devoid of consciousness, couldn't maintain any semblance of decorum and immediately lost control of her bladder.
An indescribable stench quickly spread.
This scene became the straw that broke the camel's back, shattering everyone's composure.
"The princess—the princess has been poisoned!"
One of the maids screamed in terror.
In an instant, the entire banquet hall seemed to be set ablaze, and panic spread wildly.
Too many people thought they were going to die, crying, cursing, and acting hysterically.
Those high-ranking nobles, relying on their status, forced those with medical expertise present to prioritize treating them, and even competed with each other for their services.
The situation, which had been somewhat contained by Emperor Lorenzo, collapsed once again.
The lavish and solemn banquet was torn to pieces.
Even the Empress suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, her face turned pale, her legs went weak, and she collapsed to the ground.
Lorenzo, who should have quickly regained his composure, was instead stunned.
because-
His immediate concern was whether he had been poisoned!
Fortunately, the chief imperial physician quickly stepped forward, examined him, and gave a reply.
"His Majesty is unharmed. At most, he was exposed to a trace amount of unknown toxins, but there is absolutely no problem!"
Hearing this, Lorenzo felt a sense of relief.
He wanted to leave, but looking around, he saw that the banquet was full of people of high status and power. Ordinary servants and physicians were already being ordered around, and the scene was getting more and more chaotic, clearly out of control.
"Summon the Imperial Guards to forcibly restore order!"
Lorenz gave the order, his face ashen.
The imperial physicians finally completed their preliminary diagnosis and analysis.
The chief imperial physician loudly reassured everyone, "My lords, please don't panic!"
"It's just regular dizziness and diarrhea medication; there are no other fatal risks!"
"Please rest assured, we will cure everyone!"
****
Xialike's mouth dropped open.
All of this unfolding was not part of their original plan.
Their plan was simply to make some people faint, to fuel the fire, and to escalate the situation through psychological suggestion.
The process was absurd.
But the result was correct!
Meiwu'er, who was standing by the door, also quickly walked over, and the four of them joined together and left the scene amidst the chaos.
Their movements were swift and agile, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding chaos and desolation.
"Etc!"
Lorenzo was frighteningly perceptive of such anomalies.
What's going on with you guys?!
He silenced the four men, his voice filled with imperial authority.
Not to mention the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, with whom he had a strained relationship.
The girl, dressed in a striking red dress, was particularly eye-catching.
Especially since he was carrying a suitcase that looked terribly shaped no matter how you looked at it.
"Your Majesty, that is Stacy, the healer and disciple of Master White Pheasant."
A court physician immediately reported this.
Those associated with top medical professionals naturally know them like the back of their hand.
Master White Pheasant?
The apprentice of a renowned medical master?
Lorenzo's vigilance intensified!
With a wave of his hand, the four were brought back by the guards.
"We didn't poison it!"
Stacy's legs buckled and she knelt down, her face deathly pale and her voice trembling.
"I... I came to deliver medicine—to deliver the antidote—!" she stammered.
"Antidote?"
Lorenzo's eyes darkened.
Stacy quickly took the bag off her back and frantically tried to open it.
But her hands were shaking so badly that she tried several times before she finally managed to open it.
Then, she took out three medicine bottles that shimmered with colorful light.
She was in a hurry to present it to the emperor, but in her haste, she lost her grip and the bottle fell to the ground, rolling all over the floor.
Fortunately, these bottles were exceptionally sturdy, with extremely intricate runes engraved on their outer walls, making them clearly extraordinary!
A royal physician, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes, hurriedly stepped forward and picked up a medicine bottle.
"This is a potion personally prepared by Master White Peng!" he exclaimed in astonishment.
Upon hearing this, the chief imperial physician immediately picked one up and examined it repeatedly.
"That's right, it is indeed Master White Pheasant Pheasant's technique."
He nodded solemnly.
"No one else could possibly achieve such exquisite skill!"
****
But Lorenzo's heart skipped a beat.
Others only saw the medicine.
But they didn't consider what kind of poison it was.
Master Bai needs to personally prepare the antidote!
Moreover, the antidote was brought to the scene by his apprentice?
Xialike forced himself to remain calm, stepped forward, and said to Lorenzo, "Reporting to Father, Chloe is unwell; please allow us to withdraw first."
Lorenzo slowly narrowed his eyes, completely ignoring his attempt.
"Did you poison him?"
He went straight to the point.
Xialike's body trembled violently, and he hurriedly denied it, saying, "Father, you are wise! You know my own limitations better than anyone else."
"What virtue or ability do I possess to have done such a thing!"
It must be them.
Lorenzo's mind raced, connecting the events of the evening together.
They used poison.
Moreover, he personally infiltrated the scheme and poisoned everyone present.
That's why an antidote is needed!
Not only did Xialike manage to get the White Pheasant to prepare the antidote, but he even sent the White Pheasant's apprentice Stacy, to cover for him.
This shows that the poison tonight couldn't have been as simple as those quack doctors in the palace made it out to be!
Lorenzo's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he suddenly drew the sword from the guard beside him, holding it directly to Chloe's neck without her saying a word!
"Tell me the truth, and I'll spare your life!"
He shouted sharply, the blade of his sword chillingly menacing.
"----Your Majesty, Your Majesty----"
Chloe's previously composed face instantly turned deathly pale. "We didn't... we didn't—"
Lorenzo pressed down with his hand.
The sharp blade sliced a line of blood across the Feather Race girl's snow-white neck.
Xialike and Meiwu'er, who were beside him, moved almost simultaneously, but managed to restrain themselves.
"Father—we really didn't!"
Chloe looked distressed, tears streaming down her face.
She was like a Xiaobai that bravely withstood the wind and rain without breaking.
But as she spoke, her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Lorenzo's hands.
Just one glance.
Lorenzo, being so perceptive, immediately opened his palm to look.
The next moment, he was struck dumb!
A faint black patch had appeared on my palm without my noticing!
"You unfilial son!! What have you done?!"
Lorenzo was furious, his face contorted with rage, and he raised his hand to plunge his sword into Xialike's shoulder!
"Confess the truth to me!"
"I will spare your corpses!"
****
On the other side of the banquet hall, a distinguished grand duke was being treated by a guest who had come to attend the dinner.
After several appropriate medical spells were cast, the Grand Duke, though still in pain, was noticeably relieved, and his previously out-of-control emotions calmed down.
"Thank you, Master Simmillai!"
The Grand Duke was so grateful that he almost burst into tears.
He was incredibly grateful that when the renowned physician took the initiative to visit him and expressed his desire to meet more nobles, he had agreed and brought him to tonight's banquet.
Originally, the Duke wanted to do this great physician a favor.
It was this very thought that allowed him to escape the crisis first.
Every sip and every bite is preordained!
The Grand Duke was filled with emotion.
A sudden uproar erupted on Lorenzo's side, causing a great commotion.
Simmilai rushed over as if putting out a fire.
Having saved many lives in succession, a thin layer of sweat had appeared on his forehead, and he even took the time to cast a diarrhea relief spell on himself.
Clearly, he was infected as well.
"Master Simmillai!"
A court physician recognized him and his expression immediately lit up.
At this moment, the royal physicians were anxiously pacing around Lorenzo's blackened hand.
They couldn't detect any toxins and suspected it was some kind of contaminant, but they couldn't wash it off!
Even as various magical lights covered it again and again, the blackness on the emperor's palm continued to deepen.
Like the emperor's gloomy face!
Everyone was terrified and their faces turned pale.
Whether Lorenzo will die is still unknown. If the problem isn't resolved soon, these royal physicians will surely be killed by His Majesty first!
The Executioner, Zhapulai, was already in front of Xialike, with one hand around his neck, relentlessly interrogating him.
But neither Xialike nor the other three shook their heads frantically, insisting that they knew nothing about it.
"Teacher, please come and take a look!"
The imperial physician, without even seeking the emperor's permission, grabbed Simmilai and pulled her forward.
In the field of medical research, Simmilla is undoubtedly a leading figure.
Many of the imperial physicians present were graduates of the White Pagoda Medical College, and according to seniority, they had to address him as "teacher."
Simmire examined Lorenzo's hands closely, and a look of shame immediately appeared on her face.
"Your Majesty, I don't recognize the poison on your hand."
"I'm more of an academic researcher; my clinical experience is still lacking."
At this point, he abruptly changed the subject, snatching the medicine bottle that Stacy had brought from the court physician beside him.
"But this-"
"It's the 'Seven-Colored Sacred Jade'!"
The liquid inside the bottle flows and swirls, seven colors blending together, yet creating a strangely distinct and beautiful effect.
Everyone has heard of this name.
A miraculous antidote!
Only it is worthy of this magnificent, otherworldly appearance!
"The Seven-Colored Sacred Jade is extremely potent!"
Simmilai's expression brightened, and her voice was filled with joy.
"If we dilute it and distribute it to everyone, the symptoms will be immediately suppressed!"
As he spoke, he pulled the other two bottles into his arms and turned to walk toward the guest who had collapsed to the ground.
"Afterwards, we will analyze the source of the poison more carefully. Tonight's poisoning crisis is one..."
"Give it to me!!"
Lorenzo suddenly shouted.
The imperial physicians around him immediately stopped Simmilai, each taking a bottle and snatching the "Seven-Colored Sacred Jade" back from his arms.
"His Majesty----"
Simmilai's lips trembled slightly, her expression bewildered.
The imperial physicians, looking at this highly respected doctor, felt a pang of pity.
But they all understood.
Such a miraculous medicine, falling into the hands of an emperor, would naturally be used to protect himself first!
Especially in a situation like this, where the reasons are unclear.
****
Lorenzo took a bottle of medicine and glanced at the iridescent liquid flowing within.
He was certain that this was the "Seven-Colored Sacred Jade".
As a pharmacist, his skill level was extremely high; he simply didn't show it to others.
Lorenzo pondered this, then looked at Xialike and the others.
He was certain that Xialike was behind the poisoning.
Let's set aside for now how this rebellious son managed to bypass all the protection around him.
Now that the "Seven-Colored Sacred Jade" is in hand -
Even if a god came today, he wouldn't be able to take his life!
Lorenzo felt at ease.
He was even glad he had been alert.
If he hadn't decisively stopped the group before they could leave, the situation tonight would have been very different.
Soon, the drug examiner completed the testing of the "Seven-Colored Sacred Jade".
The most rigorous surgical procedure involving alternating scans revealed no abnormalities.
The toxicologist presented the medicine bottle to Lorenzo with both hands.
However, Lorenzo had no intention of drinking.
He raised his hand and pointed at Meiwu'er.
"Feed him."
His tone had returned to that calm, indifferent, composed, and authoritative imperial manner.
Lorenzo knew there was nothing wrong with the medicine.
Drug testing available
This is a disciplined action!
The drug examiner received the order and opened the bottle.
A faint wisp of runic light flashed and disappeared, and the liquid itself seemed to undergo some subtle, imperceptible change.
Amidst the shimmering, multicolored fragments of light, the ethereal aura unique to "Moonlight Spring Water" emanates from the bottle.
This is a sacred relic unique to the Elven race.
It is also the most premium and luxurious drug carrier.
This alone is enough to show just how precious this potion is.
Xialike's heart tightened suddenly as he watched the toxicologist carrying the medicine approach Meiwu'er step by step.
"Your Highness, please rest assured."
Meiwu'er whispered.
"Behave yourself!"
The guards holding him nearby shouted sternly.
Lorenzo frowned in suspicion.
A thought flashed through his mind, and he raised his hand to stop him.
"Etc."
He stared at the opened bottle of medicine, then suddenly said, "Test for poison again."
Upon hearing this, Xialike, Chloe, Meiwu'er, and Stacy all felt a chill run down their spines simultaneously.
This emperor was truly so meticulous and suspicious!
The poison examiner dared not be negligent and unfolded the book of examination once more, layering magical light over the wine and covering the liquid.
****
Two days ago.
Beckmann's birthplace.
The idea behind the "Seven-Character Quatrain" is not problematic in itself.
White Peng stood in front of the experimental table, looking down at the design drawings, and slowly began to speak.
"But the design of 'triggering upon opening the lid, turning into real poison' is ultimately too dangerous."
Furthermore, as a statically unstable potion, the "Seven Absolutes" will break down and trigger a chain reaction if there is the slightest abnormality, losing its ability to detect other substances.
"What does the master mean?" Xialike pressed.
"Go against the grain."
The White Pheasant said resolutely.
"We added the most potent stabilizer—'Moonlight Spring Water'—to blend the 'Seven Wonders' into a 'statically stable' potion."
As he spoke, he pulled out a crystal bottle.
The liquid in the bottle was so pale it resembled a wisp of light, almost indistinguishable from a solid object.
It was indeed the "Moonlight Spring" he had mentioned.
"Interesting."
Chloe narrowed her eyes slightly, understanding the key point.
"In this way, we don't need 'rests' anymore."
"By making it statically stable," the seven components will not react with each other, so there is no need to maintain any "semi-stable state."
"That's right."
The White Pheasant nodded, then spoke with absolute certainty.
"But the disguised part of the 'rest' is still extremely well-designed!"
"I will focus all my resources on this feature."
"Make the final product look just like the legendary 'Seven-Colored Sacred Jade'!"
"The kind of thing that no one could tell the difference even if they got their hands on it!"
To succeed in the company of an emperor surrounded by elites and subjected to rigorous drug testing, one must be ruthless; otherwise, success is virtually impossible.
"Understood."
Xialike and Chloe responded simultaneously.
"Then I'll leave it to you, Master!"
****
Let's go back to the present.
The drug tester's second test yielded results quickly.
No problem at all.
The bottle of medicine, opened and seemingly unreal, still emitted only a soft and stable green light after being swept across it with various surgical techniques.
Without further hesitation, the drug examiner poured the entire bottle of liquid into Meiwu'er's mouth.
Meiwu'er swallowed hard, his throat bobbing.
After finishing his drink, he even raised his eyes and glanced at Lorenzo with a hint of disrespect.
"Unleash all your resistance."
The Executioner beside him coldly shouted.
Meiwu'er did as instructed, dispersing his entire body's Dou Qi in defense.
The next moment, a pale red magical light enveloped him. It was another spell cast by the poison examiner; the toxins were boiling, which could greatly accelerate their effects!
Time passed little by little.
One minute, two minutes, three minutes----
There was nothing unusual about Meiwu'er.
Seeing this, Lorenzo finally nodded slowly and had someone give him the remaining "Seven-Colored Sacred Jade".
Just then -
Suddenly, a woman's figure leaped up from the crowd!
She moved so fast she tore through the air; in the blink of an eye, she was heading straight for Lorenzo.
The Executioner, Zhapulai, reacted with lightning speed, dodging to the side, his blade in hand, and fiercely cutting down his opponent!
Bang--!
The two agile combatants collided violently in mid-air, their weapons clashing and producing a loud, crisp sound.
Zhapulai originally intended to use his explosive speed and rhythm to force his enemy back with a single blow.
But the moment the blades met, his expression changed drastically—his opponent's attack power was actually greater than his own!
Not only that, but a strange power also flowed from the woman's short blade, climbing onto his body along the point of impact.
Zhapulai's pupils constricted sharply, and his heart trembled violently.
This enemy is also Saint Rank!!!!
****
Death Knell, the plan was to withdraw immediately.
Although she was poisoned by the "Formless Poison" again, and also inhaled the incense and camphor volatiles.
But she is, after all, Saint Rank being.
These things might affect her to a little more, making her sleepy, and she might kick off the covers while sleeping—that's about it.
As she entered the banquet hall and smelled the mixed odors, she couldn't help but have some doubts.
But all the nobles around her seemed to be enjoying it and didn't realize it, so she just went along with the local customs.
The fragrance of flames stirred her thoughts, while the dullness of the camphor tree made her feel as if there was a very thin membrane separating her from the world around her.
This strange, overlapping sensation gave her a slightly tipsy, floating feeling.
At that time, she even sighed in her heart -
The nobles of the Taya Plane really know how to have fun!
But as the situation evolved, she, like Lorenzo, became increasingly aware that:
Something's wrong!
The ridiculously poor acting of Xialike and his companions was completely out of line with their actual level of intelligence.
That leaves only one explanation:
They were certain that Lorenzo would die!
With Lorenzo dead, Crown Prince Xialike will be the rightful heir to the empire.
So it doesn't matter if the acting is a little bad.
Just deny it!
Death Knell quickly figured all of this out.
Therefore, when she saw Lorenzo preparing to pocket all the medicine, she immediately panicked!
She couldn't be sure if she, like Lorenzo, had been poisoned by this deeply hidden poison.
She even ate the pastries that Xialike had sent her.
After all, Janet also had inheritance rights, so it was reasonable for him to kill his sister!
Therefore, the Death Knell made a decisive decision.
She abruptly removed the wrist guards, dispelling the concealment, and her energy erupted!
He struck decisively!
She wants the "Seven-Colored Sacred Jade" too!
The guards surrounding Lorenzo reacted.
The Adept Rank Shield Guards unleashed their combat skills almost simultaneously, forming an impenetrable wall in front of Lorenzo.
"An assassin!!"
The warning was issued, and more people rushed over, forming a defensive line. Even if it were Saint Rank assassin, they wouldn't be able to succeed!
A court mage cast a spell, bestowing Swiftness Spell upon Zhapulai.
Seeing this, Death Knell curled her lips into a mocking smile.
"AoNeng Zero-Sum", the field expands.
The zero-sum property causes every gain to randomly come with a debuff.
This time, the spell chosen was Disruption.
Zhapulai's perception momentarily went astray, and the blade deviated slightly.
Seizing the opportunity, the Death Knell slashed past his defenses and plunged its blade into his shoulder!
That strange power was once again injected into and attached itself to Zhapulai.
Zhapulai felt a chill run down his spine. He unleashed a burst of energy, forcibly pulling back to reduce the damage he would take.
He withdrew, and the Death Knell did not linger.
She used the opportunity to change direction, her target pointing directly at—
The Imperial Physician!
"Watch out! Her target is the medicine!"
Zhapulai realized what was happening and sternly reminded him.
Of the three bottles of "Seven Sacred Jade," one had already been given to Meiwu'er by the poison examiner, and the other had reached Lorenzo's hands.
This last bottle is currently being held by the chief imperial physician!
The guards were ultimately a step too slow.
Or rather, it's not that they're slow, but that the movements of the Death Knell are ridiculously fast.
Her movements were as nimble as a cat's, and with a few effortless turns, she left everyone around her bewildered. Then, with a deft and skillful motion, she snatched the bottle of "Seven Sacred Jade" from the chief imperial physician's arms!
Bang!
A figure suddenly appeared from the side!
Meiwu'er's entire Dou Qi blazed with fighting spirit as he launched a surprise attack with a horizontal sword slash, stopping the Death Knell.
"Leave her behind!"
Without hesitation, Zhapulai braved his injury and joined the attack from the other side!
"The enemy team has a counter-buff, if anyone fucking gives me another blessing, I'll chop them up!"
He gave a stern warning to his "teammates" around him.
In the realm of Executioner, "Mind Reading" is employed.
This was originally his invincible skill.
But when faced with the unreasonable enemy, Death Knell, he couldn't read his opponent's fighting mind at all.
I could only barely decipher the skill's characteristics.
****
Lingna!?
The moment they saw the other side suddenly attack, everyone in Xialike and his group was filled with questions.
Not long ago, this woman was wearing an ill-fitting dress and couldn't even hold a piece of pastry properly in front of them.
But now -
But she suddenly transformed into a powerful Saint Rank!
However, now is not the time to delve into this.
This troublemaker who suddenly appeared, whose origins are unknown, must be killed!
Xialike snatched his sword back from the guard beside him.
Chloe suddenly raised her hand, and several thick books on the corner bookshelf flew up and landed in her palm.
The two men simultaneously lunged forward, joining the attack.
With a single sword strike, Xialike and Meiwu'er joined forces to block the attack from the Death Knell.
Behind them, Chloe's book pages rustled as she turned them.
These books are precious handwritten copies of extraordinary origin; their display here reflects status and "taste."
They are not alchemical spellbooks.
But it's okay.
A stream of black and white light swept across Chloe's eyes.
"Academy Spell"
The next moment, the pages turned to dust, and the dense text burst forth, floating in mid-air and rushing towards the Death Knell!
At first glance, the Death Knell was unable to analyze the nature of this spell.
It must be something like an energy chain, binding or restricting skills—that was the only guess she could make. She planned to use her arcane energy field to disintegrate the spell the moment it materialized.
Unexpectedly, Chloe's spell dissipated on its own just before it touched her.
Then, a vast torrent of knowledge suddenly exploded in her mind!
"Academy Spell: Cramming!"
A popular and effective educational spell – forcibly instilling the contents of a book into the reader.
Even the Death Knell was thrown off balance by this unprecedented attack method.
Almost instantly, the attacks from Zhapulai, Xialike, and Meiwu'er arrived simultaneously!
Almost instinctively, the Death Knell blocked the blades of Zhapulai and Xialike.
Meiwu'er's sword swept past from behind, slicing a bloody gash across her back with a soft thud!
The Death Knell rang out in a fit of rage!
This is the first injury she has suffered since arriving in Taya!
Even when she was besieged by Golgon and a hundred-man guard in the troll territory, she was unharmed.
The Death Knell in his head made his head throb, and a bunch of incomplete words floated before his eyes.
Although the "cramming method" declined very quickly, that momentary disruption was very real.
She immediately lunged forward, pouncing on Chloe, and within a few rounds, she had her under her control.
Chloe is performing her second round of cramming.
"Aura Energy - Shockwave!"
The Magic Power surged instantly, and the still-forming rune structure collapsed!
Chloe's chest jolted, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Stop casting spells! This guy is a mage's nemesis!"
Zhapulai gave a stern reminder.
Upon hearing this, the court monks who had been eager to try immediately stopped and dared not make any rash moves.
Death Knell spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, slashed with her short blade, and cut off the cumbersome hem of her dress, casually tossing it aside.
Her cold, dangerous gaze fell fixedly on Chloe.
Since this is a key target for cleanup, and we're already here today...
The next moment, she sprang up again, dodging the blockade and interception of Zhapulai, Xialike, and Meiwu'er, and forcefully approached Chloe.
Dozens of thick books were opened in front of Chloe with a rustling sound, layer upon layer.
It resembles a blooming, multi-petaled black and white rose.
With Death Knell sweeping strike, the pages of the book shattered, yet they danced and entangled, cutting off her view.
It doesn't matter.
Using his sense of energy, the Death Knell still thrust his sword straight at Chloe's location!
But wherever the sword struck, another clump of paper exploded.
Death Knell frowned, only then realizing that Chloe had already left her original position.
What remained there was a puppet made of books.
The Death Knell's gaze returned to Chloe, but then it suddenly realized—
Actually, I hadn't mistaken "Book Puppet" for Chloe.
But the woman's own temperament is like a stack of books.
The air is filled with the fragrance of ink and the atmosphere is pure and simple, imbued with the spirit of books.
It carries a weight that seems to have stepped out of time.
****
On the other side.
Lorenzo was surrounded by a large number of guards in the center, coldly observing the chaotic battle.
This woman who suddenly appeared was terrifyingly strong.
It has forbidden spells and buffs, and also possesses extremely terrifying melee combat abilities.
It's almost unsolvable!
He had never seen a powerhouse of this caliber in the Taya Plane!
The fact that Xialike, Chloe, Meiwu'er dared to overestimate their abilities and rush forward to attack only proves one thing—
They were determined to get that bottle of medicine back, no matter what.
Go and detoxify yourself!
Lorenzo picked up the "Seven-Colored Sacred Jewel" in his hand.
This is the only bottle left.
If I don't drink it now, things might get complicated!
Lorenzo opened the bottle, tilted his head back, and poured the liquid, which shimmered with iridescent colors, into his mouth.
The medicine's carrier, "Moonlight Spring Water," has a cool and ethereal taste upon tasting.
It has almost no weight, like a soft, smooth touch across the tip of the tongue, leaving a clean, almost nonexistent aftertaste.
Yet it is subtle but not bland, with a hint of sweetness, like the moon's reflection on a still lake at night, spreading silently.
Lorenzo tossed aside the empty bottle, looked at his blackened palm, and waited for the "Seven-Colored Saint Jade" to take effect.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Death Knell also picked up the bottle of potion she had stolen.
So far, the poisoning has not had a significant impact on her.
But the problem is -
Those who besieged her, Zhapulai, were Saint Rank.
The other three are also elites with extremely high combat intelligence!
In such situations, even mild dizziness or sluggishness can be magnified infinitely.
Especially Meiwu'er, who wounded her with a sword.
Today, no matter what, I must avenge this fatal blow!
The Death Knell popped off the cork, tilted its head back, and drank the medicine in one gulp.
The next moment, her steps, which had been constantly dodging, suddenly stopped.
Zhapulai slashed down with his sword.
The Death Knell raised his hand to block, his voice fierce, and a murderous intent surged in his eyes.
"You inferior beings, it's my turn!"
*****
In the hall, an elderly musician also had his eyes suddenly light up.
The rest of the band had already fled in panic when the chaos broke out, but he remained in the same spot.
It's just that nobody pays attention.
Hansite rose, carrying a miniature folding harp, and walked toward the center of the hall.
He raised his fingers and gently plucked the strings.
The crisp sound of the strings resonated outwards, directly drowning out all other noises in the hall.
Groans of pain, screams of terror.
The sound of armor clashing as the shield guards adjusted their positions around the emperor.
Amidst the battle for the Death Knell, the sounds of sharp weapons clashing wildly filled the air.
There were even Meiwu'er being specially targeted, the splattering sound of flesh being ripped open.
In such a tense moment, the musicians' dedication actually won the admiring glances of some people.
This is the proper conduct for formal occasions!
Hansite stopped.
With a flick of his finger, a rapid series of slides played, the notes delicate and intricate, the harmonics lingering before turning into short bursts.
"Moon-Boiling Spirit Domain!"
An invisible net spread out, entangling the two most crucial targets on the field.
They were protected by multiple layers of armor.
The "Moon-Boiling Spirit Domain" passed right through it as if it were nothing.
A strange sense of irony arose in Hansite's heart.
This was the first time he had ever used an amplification field to empower an enemy!
"Moonlight Seven Absolutes Concerto!"
Hansite let out a hoarse, soft shout.