There's definitely something wrong with this murder mystery game-Chapter 861 - 719: Going to the Banquet_2
Chapter 861 -719: Going to the Banquet_2
It’s all just a facade.
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She never intended to truly show herself.
Therefore, she remained vigilant to any anomalies at all times, including probing the means of that Sun Knight.
As for the well-being of her teammates?
What teammates?
Where are any teammates?
…
“Boom!”
The moment the Ice and Snow Elf left that mountain peak, a world-shaking rumble came from behind as the entire peak was directly bombarded by the Black Dragon’s Breath.
The Cavalry Corps on the mountain had no time to react, they couldn’t even see clearly the speed at which the Ice and Snow Elf escaped, only feeling that the figure before their eyes vanished in an instant.
Following closely.
The mountain peak they were on was also blown up in an instant.
The unsuspecting Cavalry Corps screamed as they tumbled down the peak, some attempting to resist, but then another wave of extremely hot shockwaves struck them.
Boom!
Let alone a small mountain peak, several explosions shattered the entire mountain, scattering the Cavalry Corps, who managed to survive the bombardment but could not escape the Magical Beast Legion charging through the valley below.
And that Mage taken care of by the cavalrymen.
Had already met an unknown fate.
In the sky, under the cover of night.
The Black Dragon’s massive wings stirred up a violent wind.
After hastily venting its rage on these insects, in the next moment, it swiftly chased after the escaping Ice and Snow Elf, catching up above her in almost an instant.
Then it precisely spit out a dark red Dragon Breath towards the white figure galloping through the woods!
The impact created a huge crater on the mountain ridge, flames raging along the trees.
Suddenly, a massive Snow Magical Beast emerged flying out from the woods, several meters in body length, with wings spread half the size of the giant dragon’s body.
It looked quite large.
Only, when compared to the giant dragon.
This ferocious Snow Magical Beast also seemed pitifully small.
A mocking look indeed appeared in the Black Dragon’s eyes.
The Ice and Snow Elf lay prostrate on the back of this Flying Magical Beast, not even glancing at the giant dragon behind her, spurring the Magical Beast to rapidly flee into the distance.
With incredible speed, they streaked across a thousand miles in a blink!
The Black Dragon followed closely behind, intermittently spitting out Dragon Breath to attack, seemingly determined to fight to the death.
Both quickly disappeared into the night sky.
…
In the valley.
Zuo Fang watched the two flying creatures leave.
At this time, the Order of the Sun Knights was making an orderly exit through the Magic Array, taking advantage of the gap in the barrier created by him to leave the valley trapped by the barrier.
Only a small squad remained to confront the Magical Beasts rushing into the valley, while others seized the time to leave.
Zuo Fang stayed to cover the rear.
The number of Sun Knights in the valley dwindling, it became increasingly difficult for individual strength alone to fend off the hundreds of Magical Beasts.
To maintain the integrity of the Order of the Solar Knights, Zuo Fang used his own power to stretch out a shield, not leaving the valley until the last Sun Knight, clutching the White-robed Bishop, had evacuated. Only then did he quickly step out of the Magic Array.
The Magical Beasts still continued to follow previous commands, constantly rushing into the valley and attacking any living creature they saw.
So once the Order of the Solar Knights exited the barrier.
They found that the number of Magical Beasts outside the valley had diminished.
The barrier in the valley was not completely broken, it was just that Zuo Fang had created a gap, so once the Magical Beasts had entered, they could no longer come out.
And the number of Magical Beasts outside was not that high and was scattered in various locations.
Therefore, after the Order of the Solar Knights ran out, they did not engage with them but quickly left the area taking advantage of the terrain.
The roars of the Magical Beasts gradually grew distant.
The Order of the Solar Knights had run a considerable distance, shaking off and dealing with those Magical Beasts that tracked them before finding a suitable spot to briefly rest and attend to their injuries.
After the moon hung high and was about to set.
They took a short rest and then had to continue on their way, for tonight they were doomed to sleeplessness.
Yet a dragon that flew away was no longer in sight.
“My lord, that dragon…”
“Don’t worry about it,” Zuo Fang said without turning his head.
Who cares about the life and death of that dragon? If it intended to chase them, it surely could have caught up; if not, it was probably just playing with its prey.
Or perhaps it had already been slaughtered.
What Zuo Fang had previously said to the White-robed Bishop was not just a diversion.
The Order of the Sun Knights must arrive at the Royal Capital before morning, because at this time, the Papal carriage has already entered the Royal Capital, and the royal banquet might have even begun.
And the next day, after tonight,
Will be the coronation ceremony of the new King.
The two sides have been at odds for so long, and it was all for the King’s coronation ceremony. Disputes and confrontations are also most likely to occur during this period.
So, the Order of the Sun Knights must be present.
Even if they can’t be present, they must at least be close to the Royal Capital so that they can rush over in time if anything unexpected happens.
Zuo Fang thought about these things.
He took a deep breath.
And then, with a sudden kick, he shattered the stone in front of him.
Damn it, all this rushing!
I haven’t slept at all except for traveling these past few days!
…
…
Eastern Continent, Royal Capital of the Empire.
Zuo Fang’s guess was not wrong.
The royal banquet here in the Royal Capital had already begun.
The Holy Court’s army had reached the Royal Capital at nightfall, and afterward, the few thousand troops were temporarily stationed in a certain manor. Hundreds of Clergy from Supervisory Bishops to Bishops went to the palace for the banquet.
As for those White-robed Bishops and those of lower rank…
They stayed alone in the manor to be received.
Their status was not enough to go to the palace.
The Varo Royal Family’s palace, known as Constantinople, is located in the heart of the Royal Capital and occupies a very large area.
The Empire’s Royal Capital.
It is also an extremely prosperous metropolis.
The spacious avenues are wide enough for five carriages to drive side by side, yet at this moment, they are just wide enough for the Papal Throne of Light to pass through the center of the road.
The streets on both sides are brightly lit.
But they still do not match the brilliance of the Sun Crown on top of the Papal carriage.
The free citizens of the Royal Capital, dressed in rich and luxurious clothes and extravagant noblewear, are seen everywhere. Some hold parasols, standing on the sides of the streets to enjoy the spectacle, smiling and pointing at the Holy Court’s procession, laughing and chatting without any reservations.
Only the Bright Moon Knight Order and a Holy Court army are escorting the Papal carriage, with a force of about a few hundred people.
But apart from the Bright Moon Knight Order, the Holy Court army is not allowed to follow into Constantinople.
Private armies stop outside the palace.
This has been an imperial rule for a thousand years.
But a thousand years later, there were no more Lord’s Private Armies, so this rule had never been invoked again.
Because the Papal would not come to the Royal Capital personally.
Therefore, there was never a day when the Holy Court army had to stop outside the palace.
But this time was indeed an exception.
The gates of Constantinople are even more spacious than the streets.
The Holy Court army is divided into two groups, standing on either side, escorting the Papal carriage through this grand and massive gate, into the even more luxurious and bustling palace.
…
Inside the Throne of Light.
Catalina was a bit restless: “Why do you still have to bring me to the banquet? Aren’t you afraid that my identity will be exposed?”
Xu Shuo was relaxed: “As long as you don’t reveal your own essence, the mark of light inside you can guarantee your identity. Of course, if it really gets exposed by accident… then I’ll just have an Elf captive on my hands. I’d be interested to see the King’s face then.”
Towards the end, the youth’s lips curled into a somewhat intrigued smile.
Catalina had an odd look on her face.
She continued to ask: “Just like that, you’re going to the palace for the banquet all by yourself, aren’t you worried the King will make things difficult for you?”
Xu Shuo turned to her and sighed: “At such a young age, how could you be so shortsighted.”
Catalina: “…”
Having not witnessed the strength of the Bright Moon Knight Order,
She didn’t think much of the Bright Moon Knight Order’s prowess for the time being.
Besides, the Knight Order only has sixty people, and in the palace, that’s the enemy’s stronghold, filled with potentially thousands of people ready to surround you at any moment.
What use would one Knight Order be then?
In short, Catalina was not optimistic about this banquet.
Xu Shuo chuckled: “He will definitely not cause trouble tonight; it’s not the right time yet.”
Catalina neither agreed nor disagreed, but she turned her head and muttered softly: “Time, time, always about the right time… I wonder when you’ll end up playing yourself to death.”
“What did you say?” The youth’s voice arose.
“Nothing, just thinking what a beautiful moon tonight.” Catalina backed down immediately.
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