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Doem turned around, a smug smile on his face:
"I've already posted sentries all around the arena, and every entrance and exit is under surveillance. Furthermore, I've specially invited the Shadow Walkers from the Order to come. They're experts in concealment and tracking, and not even Ross can escape their sight. As for the treasure key, well, if she dares to show herself, she won't be able to leave alive."
Having said that, he once again looked at the king who was under the control of drugs and unable to resist, his eyes full of contempt:
"Your Majesty, sleep peacefully. If the plan goes smoothly, you will continue to be our puppet, enjoying the false royal power. As for Rose, she will become a pawn or a sacrifice in our grand plan."
"The action begins!"
As Doem's orders were issued, the entire arena seemed to be shrouded in an invisible shadow, and every corner was filled with tension and anxiety.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the dense forest near the arena, Rose closed her eyes, concentrating intently, awaiting her orders. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions: worry for her father's safety and deep hatred for Doem and the cult behind him.
"Father, your daughter will definitely save you from this sea of suffering."
Rose muttered to herself, a determined glint in her eyes. She knew she was no longer the innocent princess, but a warrior of Shadow Garden, burdened with the fate and hatred of her family.
On the way to the VIP auditorium, Doem was planning in his mind.
"If Ross still doesn't show up, then I'll have this puppet kill the King of Midgar, sparking a war between the two countries. The Kingdom of Midgar, short of soldiers and generals, will soon perish at the hands of Midgar, and my current position will disappear with it."
"The status in the surface world doesn't matter, but we can't destroy Lord Modred's plan in Orliana. Otherwise, even with the Lord's tacit consent, we will be in trouble. It's difficult, difficult..."
Chapter 103: Alice's Defeat, Ross's Patricide
In the VIP audience, a group of noble merchants stood up and saluted Doem and King Auriana as they passed by. When they approached the Valkyrie Beatrice, she felt a discomfort in her nose and said something that broke Doem's defense.
"This man with dark circles under his eyes stinks."
Duoem's face changed drastically when he heard this. His plan was a conspiracy that could not be exposed, and it could not be ruined by a passerby.
Doem roughly pushed King Oriana away and shouted at Beatrice:
"Asshole, since you dare to disrespect His Majesty, come, kick him out!"
"Wait!"
Princess Alice
"This is the Valkyrie I invited, Lady Beatrice."
Doem's face immediately darkened. Beatrice, who had awakened the blood of a hero, was stronger than Alice, and none of the people he brought with him could deal with her.
In this way, the plan to assassinate the King of Midgar and provoke a war between the two countries could not be carried out.
No, as long as Ross arrives, it will be fine.
Doem looked around but still couldn't find Ross. Where was she hiding?
Soon, the competition came to the first game of the finals.
Alice Midgar VS Jimina Sene.
Following the referee's call, both sides drew their swords and took their positions.
When Alice Midgar drew her weapon and was about to attack Jimina Sene, in just a short moment, Alice saw her eyes turned gray and her head flew in the air.
"Is it an illusion?"
Alice took a few steps back cautiously, her eyes becoming sharp.
Shangguan Wen, disguised as Jimina Sene, couldn't help but shake his head. He was putting too much pressure on his sister-in-law, making her feel that she would die if she attacked.
"You're not going to attack? Then I'll go first, Princess Alice."
Drawing the sword, she attacked at a speed she could see and react to. Even without that terrifying pressure, Alice could still muster the courage to draw her sword and fight back.
Swords flashed like a weaving of silver patterns, weaving across the arena. Though Alice was still apprehensive, she, a princess of the kingdom and having undergone rigorous training since childhood, quickly adjusted her mindset. She tapped the ground with her sword tip and nimbly weaved through Jimina Sene's attacks, searching for an opportunity to strike back.
Looking at Alice, who had regained her composure and remained calm, Shangguan Wen let out a faint smile, but his sword remained relentless. Every swing perfectly blocked Alice's possible escape routes, forcing her to dodge with ever-more skillful movements.
Alice was secretly anxious. She knew she couldn't remain passively on the defensive; she had to find a way out. So, after a clever dodge, she suddenly changed her strategy. Instead of simply evading, she took advantage of Jimina Sene's momentary lull in attack and, like an arrow from a bow, launched herself straight at the opponent's vital points. "Spread your wings, roc!"
Alice let out a low cry, and the tip of her sword drew a gorgeous arc in the air, bringing with it bursts of crisp sword sounds. This was a unique skill that she had practiced for many years, and it was extremely powerful.
However, Shangguan Wen seemed to have anticipated this, easily dodging the blow by moving his body to the side. At the same time, he swung his sword back, aiming it directly at Alice's vulnerable spot. This move was both swift and accurate; if Alice hadn't reacted quickly, she would have been seriously injured.
"Good skills, but it's far from enough."
Shangguan Wen's words were calm and firm, and every word seemed to hit Alice's heart like a heavy hammer.
Alice realized that the opponent in front of her was not only highly skilled, but what was more terrifying was his control over the rhythm of the battle and his insight into his opponent's psychology. He was also able to use body language to induce his opponent's vision. No wonder his previous opponents had lost inexplicably, leaving people confused when watching.
Shangguan Wen held up two fingers towards Alice, shook them in front of her and said:
"Two moves, Princess Alice, you have two more chances. If you don't come up with something impressive within two moves, you lose."
"Stop looking down on people!"
"Let's show you two moves."
A spark of defiance flickered in Alice's eyes. She clenched her fists, and the grass beneath her feet seemed to tremble slightly at her momentum. Raindrops fell from the clouds, gilding her long red hair with a dazzling sheen, making her look even more heroic. "First move!"
Alice groaned softly, her figure suddenly accelerating, moving swiftly before Shangguan Wen's eyes like a phantom, leaving a trail of afterimages. Her hands traced intricate paths through the air, as if weaving an invisible web of light.
Shangguan Wen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he moved lightly, cleverly avoiding every attack. But even so, he could feel the speed and flexibility contained in Alice's move, which was indeed not to be underestimated.
"Not bad, but not good enough to beat me."
Shangguan Wen's lips curled up into a faint smile, his tone filled with both admiration and confidence. Alice paused, stopping a few steps away, breathing slightly, but her eyes grew more determined.
"Then I'll show you my true power, my second move!" Before she even finished her words, a red light suddenly filled her body, contained within her and her body, erupting at an even faster rate. She poured a great deal of magic power into her sword, intending to strike with one decisive blow.
but--!
The sword that Alice infused with confidence was clamped by Shangguan Wen's two fingers. As their bodies intertwined, Shangguan Wuwen grabbed her neck with one hand and pushed her to the ground, with a sharp sword placed on Alice's neck.
"You lose, Princess Alice"
King Midgar, sitting in the VIP audience, sighed after witnessing his daughter's defeat. His daughter's obsession with victory had become obsessive, and even a loss would be beneficial to her future growth. He stood up and left the audience, intending to comfort her.
Seeing the target person leave, Doem looked at the Valkyrie Beatrice who stood up and watched below, not daring to act rashly. He could only watch the other party walk away, while he was plotting to make new changes in his mind.
Ross Oriana appeared here, wearing the Midgar Academy uniform.
On her way, her companions from [Shadow Garden] had already killed all the members of [The Order of Diabolos] they found.
Seeing the target appear, Doem's previous frown can be relieved at this moment.
"You are finally here, my beloved Princess Roz. His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time."
Ross spat, his eyes filled with hatred and disgust:
"Bah! How disgusting! You're still pretending to be stupid even after all this. I'm here to take your life! Give me your life!"
After saying that, Ross drew his sword and jumped up, rushing towards Doem, who hurriedly used King Oriana as a shield to block Ross's sword.
puff!
A stream of bright red blood flowed from Roz's sword, and King Oriana fell directly into a pool of blood, staining the red carpet claws red.
Chapter 104 1V2
Looking at King Oriana lying in a pool of blood, Doem was devastated. His carefully prepared script was ruined by this little girl, and the anger in his heart rose.
"Kill Princess Roz and avenge His Majesty the King!"
The guards behind Doem stopped pretending and immediately removed their disguises, revealing their identities as members of the Diabolos Cult.
Ross's eyes flashed with coldness. These bastards were the ones who brought disaster to his king and his father. They all had to die!
Ross faced the battle without fear; at this moment, there was no need for pretense.
Rose's sword was three times faster than the assassins', each strike precise and deadly. Her figure darted across the battlefield with the grace of a dance, yet with a devastating force that could not be underestimated. Doem's face darkened upon seeing this. He had never imagined that this princess, whom he had always considered a weakness, could possess such astonishing fighting power and determination.
"You...how can you be so strong?"
Doem roared in disbelief. His plan should have been perfect. He used the king's sudden death to create chaos, and then took the opportunity to usurp the throne or trigger a war between Midgar and the Kingdom of Auriana. But now everything was disrupted by Ross.
Ross sneered, tapping the ground with the tip of his sword, sending up a shower of sparks. 460 "Doem, do you think your conspiracy can destroy me and our country? You're wrong. You're nothing more than a clown hiding in the dark."
Despite their large numbers, the surrounding Diabolos Cult assassins gradually began to feel overwhelmed by Ross's fierce attack. Fear began to show in their eyes. The battle that they had once thought was a sure win was now fraught with danger.
At this moment, the glass in the VIP seat made a rough plan. Shangguan Wen, who was originally competing in the arena, took off his disguise, revealing his identity as Shadow, the leader of [Shadow Garden]. He used the slime sword in his hand to deal with the remaining cult killers.
He glanced at Roz and motioned her to leave.
Rose slowly sheathed her sword, a mixture of grief and determination in her heart. She walked towards her father, who lay in a pool of blood, knelt down, and gently stroked that familiar, kind face, tears streaming silently.
"Father, I will put an end to all this and let peace and light shine upon our country again." Rose silently made a vow in her heart. She knew that this was not only for her father, but also for the entire kingdom and all the innocent lives in the kingdom.
After saying this, he left with tears in his eyes and said to his classmates and younger students who were still stunned:
"Leave here, this place is about to become a battlefield."
Duoem watched the cooked duck fly away, and could not help but get angry and said:
"Where are the reinforcements? Where did they all go?"
"I come!"
The Valkyrie Beatrice, who was originally watching the show, took off her cloak, drew her beloved sword, and took the initiative to fight with Shangguan Wen.
The strong airflow generated by the collision of the two swords shattered the surrounding glass. Countless pieces of debris flew out from the VIP seats and hit everywhere, causing many spectators to scream in panic and look towards the VIP room in confusion.
The defeated Princess Alice looked at the place where the battle took place and thought of what her sister said. It turned out that the person she had just fought against was Shadow, the leader of [Shadow Garden].
Thinking about the previous battle, it seemed that both sides were evenly matched, but in the end the other side expanded the sea.
"shadow!!!"
Alice roared in his direction unwillingly.
The [Martial God Festival] had to be terminated, and Midgar officials urgently evacuated the crowd and asked the guests to take shelter.
The knights of the Kingdom of Midgar reported the emergency situation to the king standing at the window. Martial law was activated in the capital. The deceased King Gorku-Oliana of Orliana was taken away by an unknown force. Doem-Ketshart left in a carriage, and the members guarding him carried the mark of the discovery of the [Diabolos Cult].
Amidst the chaos, Princess Alice suppressed her inner anger and resentment, and quickly realized the severity of the current situation.
She understood that this sudden battle and the incident in the VIP auditorium were the product of a more complex conspiracy. As the eldest princess of the kingdom, she had to shoulder this sudden responsibility. Even though her heart was filled with resentment towards the Shadow, she had to put the safety of the people first.
Immediately said to the confidant who came over:
"Knight Commander, immediately organize a search for my father's whereabouts. At the same time, strengthen the security of the royal capital to prevent any suspicious individuals from entering or leaving."
"Yes, Princess, His Majesty the King has issued a martial law order. Do you want to go..."
"No, I'm going to fight and help the Valkyrie Beatrice. She can't get into trouble here."
As he said that, he rushed towards the VIP audience seats, and when he got there he found an ownerless object.
"Is this... an ancient relic - the Mithril Sword? How did it get here? Could it have been prepared by Doem?"
"Alright, it belongs to me now. I will use this sword to confront the real Shadow!"
It was drizzling, and two figures flashed on the roof. Shangguan Wen and Beatrice were fighting fiercely, with countless sword lights flashing. The two men controlled their strength very well, and did not let the aftermath affect the people below. Beatrice was getting more and more tired, and Shangguan Wen's speed and strength gradually increased, which seemed to make her a little overwhelmed. In another confrontation, she was thrown several meters away and rolled over in a mess.
"Can I join this battle?"
Shangguan Wen turned around in surprise and found Alice here with a gloomy face and murderous intent in her hands, holding the ancient relic Mithril Sword.
"It doesn't matter. We're both defeated. 2v1 only prolongs the losing period."
"How arrogant, Shadow."
There was a biting chill in Alice's words, and her eyes were like cold blades, staring directly at Shangguan Wen. The ancient relic mithril sword flashed an ominous light in her hand.
Shangguan Wen raised a disdainful smile:
"You seem to have forgotten that in the last confrontation, it was me who released the sea and left the scene long ago."
Beatrice struggled to get up from the ground. Although her clothes were a little messy and her face was covered with mud, her eyes burned with an unyielding fire. "Shadow, you think you can defeat us so easily like this?"
Shangguan Wen sneered,
"Your courage is commendable, but this is the truth." The rain gradually intensified, its drops like sharp blades, slicing through the tense atmosphere. Alice stopped talking, slowly raising her mithril sword, the tip pointing at Shangguan Wen, as if summoning some power. The air around them began to tremble, and flames rose from the mithril sword.
Shangguan Wen condensed a slime sword in his left hand and said to the two women who were already prepared:
"Don't get knocked away later!"
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