LRAB Chapter 102
Chapter 102
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Chapter 102
Revealing this must mean there's no longer any need to cling to that position.
"Go ahead."
"Although I became His Highness the Prince’s bodyguard to make contact with the royal family, having served him for so long, I can say with certainty... he is absolutely not that kind of person. Prince Dorn is warmer and more compassionate than any member of the royal family."
Her face was full of conviction.
"I’m not sure what’s going on, but she’s right. I’ve personally seen that Prince Dorn is that kind of person. But... who the heck is she?"
Melissa asked warily, looking at Meryl.
I calmly revealed the truth.
"The Moon Watchers."
"The Moon... what?"
Melissa widened her eyes and looked at her.
"That group of killers?"
"No! We are not a bloodthirsty group!"
"Then what are you? Do you know how many people have died by your group’s hands? If you say that’s a lie, I’ll apologize."
"That’s..."
"So, it’s not a lie."
Meryl, at a loss for words, lowered her gaze.
"Alright, fine. Let’s get back to the topic."
Luna is safe.
Melissa is secured.
That puts my mind somewhat at ease.
"Hah... What I’m saying is that there’s no way the prince could have committed such acts. Besides, as a branch prince, there’s no way he could access classified information so secretive that even the count’s family wouldn’t know about it."
She seemed to believe it firmly.
But what can I say?
Crackle... crackle...
I saw one of my connections reacting violently and smirked coldly.
"Talk about bad timing."
"What’s that supposed to mean?"
"The Death Knight I stationed near your friend."
At my chilly tone, her eyes widened.
"It just got half-destroyed."
To be able to damage a Death Knight that’s nearly master-level so quickly?
The opponent is at least master-level or higher.
An overwhelmingly powerful one at that.
* * *
Unlike Leon, who dashed all around the foggy maze, Luna felt an odd sense of déjà vu the moment the realm unfolded.
Leon could protect himself, so she wasn’t too worried, but her intuition told her this feeling couldn’t be ignored.
Despite entering the safe zone, she went back out to investigate.
However, since there wasn’t much to gain, she eventually gave up and returned to the safe zone.
The surroundings were silent.
Though many people were gathered in the large building that served as the safe zone, no one spoke.
Among them was Lady Lilia Berner, the daughter of Count Berner, whom she spotted here in the safe zone.
However, Lilia was unconscious, collapsed on the floor without strength.
And standing alone at the center of the fallen was a man.
A handsome man with a gentle impression.
On his clothes was a brooch bearing the imperial emblem.
At this point, it was impossible not to know who he was.@@@@
Dorn Lu Pascalia.
A man praised as kind and virtuous.
But looking at the current scene—judging from this disaster—one couldn’t help but question whether that praise was true.
"Ah."
A crimson light with strange patterns rippled in the air, and a hidden opening to another space began to appear.
This power didn’t belong to him or the mist maze.
It came from the strange halo hovering above his head.
The interior resembled a completely different cavern, with energy from the mist maze condensed into something akin to a dragon vein.
A turbulent, unknown energy flowed across the ceiling of the space.
He intended to control this space to absorb all the power from the mist maze.
And along with it, the life force of those caught in the process.
The potential casualties would be unimaginable.
“This halo devours and condenses power, making me stronger. The accumulated energy of this rampant mist over the years will grant me great power.”
“That halo wasn’t originally meant for such a purpose.”
Dorn gestured.
A strange force gathered around him, pulling Luna toward him as if gripping her arm.
“Objects are meant to be used as one sees fit.”
“Do you think you’ll achieve your goal?”
“Hmm... I don’t think there’s any way I can’t handle this much power.”
Luna had meant something else with her question.
“Ah, are you talking about that wraith’s master? Leon Cascadia. I’ve heard rumors about him.”
He smiled faintly.
“Though, the rumors seem a bit exaggerated. To be honest... I was a little disappointed.”
He dragged her into the rift without waiting for more conversation.
“I have a proposal. What do you say to joining me? I’ll promise you immense wealth.”
“I refuse.”
“Hmm. How about the position of empress? I dare say I don’t look half bad.”
Luna’s eyes narrowed slightly at his ridiculous suggestion.
“After knocking your bride-to-be unconscious, that’s the best you can offer?”
“Lady Lilia... yes, we were supposed to be married. She’s quite fond of me, you know.”
“A person like that...”
“But that’s just her feelings. It’s not my decision, is it? I’m sorry, but her personality doesn’t align with mine.”
As he said that, a clanking sound came from someone walking in.
It was one of Lady Lilia’s escort knights, who had previously fallen, bleeding.
Thanks to Luna’s healing, he had regained consciousness and now aimed his sword at Prince Dorn with a face full of rage.
“Dorn Lu Pascalia!!!”
“Oh my, you’re awake. I didn’t think you’d regain consciousness so soon.”
Despite swaying on his feet, the knight released every ounce of his aura and pointed his sword.
“How dare you... How dare you mock the lady! She truly loved and followed you!!”
“Haha. And yet, I’m still a prince.”
The moment the knight charged without hesitation—
He placed his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Slash!
Crimson blood sprayed everywhere as the knight’s body collapsed instantly.
“It would be best to keep things quiet, or others may wake.”
“Ugh... cough...”
His speed had been so great that it was impossible to tell when the strike had landed.
His strength had grown far beyond expectation.
It wasn’t his own power but a result of the halo.
Without hesitation, Luna waved her hand and began healing the fallen knight.
Shhhhh...
Multicolored light streamed out, healing the knight’s body.
“Hmm... no matter how many times I see it, it’s astonishing. You can even save someone who was practically dead.”
“You should stop. You’re not fit to wield that power.”
“Haha. I made a contract with this halo a long time ago.”
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