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Chapter 248
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Nicholas was furious as he watched Enoch remain silent. “You’ve stormed in so loudly… Surely you wouldn’t dare negotiate with me for the lives of the worms.” “Negotiation?” Enoch snickered. Then he hardened his expression and aimed his sword at Nicholas. “I will hang your head at the top of this castle today and cleanse this blood-stained land with your blood.” “…..” “Heeeeek!” Ramon, the aide who had been prostrating himself, crawled behind him in surprise. The emperor and Enoch faced each other in silence. “Hahaha….” Nicholas’s laughter echoed through the silently frozen surroundings. He hadn’t expected Enoch to come before him in such a short time. With no time to prepare—just ten minutes earlier—he had only been informed by his aide that Enoch was confronting the royal knights. It was unbelievable. “Enoch, can’t you hear the desperate screams for mercy?” Nicholas took a step forward and pointed to the wide window of the great hall. “The worms you loved so much are all dying, and you ignore that?” “….” “Is there no thrill since they’re not dying before your eyes? Hm?” Nicholas swung his outstretched arm once. At the same time, A huge shadow appeared across the bright sky. It was a huge, red ball of fire. Boom, boom! Soon, with a thunderous roar, the attack crashed down onto the ground. In the distance, there lay the commoners’ territory. Surely, there were also the guard troops that the Emperor had personally sent there… “Hahahahaha!” “….” Nicholas laughed as he looked at Enoch’s expression, who was gritting his teeth and frowning. “Do you want me to do more?” “What are you asking?” However, Enoch, whom Nicholas expected to lower his tail and seek mercy at any moment, remained composed. “Do as you always have. You’ve always used that precious ability only to kill and destroy, so it shouldn’t be difficult. There’s no need to stop someone who is willingly sacrificing their own life.” At Enoch’s uncharacteristic reaction, Nicholas’s laughter slowly died down. * * * The capital, commoners’ residential area. The Emperor’s guard troops lay scattered in a state of carnage, surrounded by corpses. In the midst of the mostly cleared situation, a massive fireball appeared in the air. Everyone screamed and wailed in shock. “All of you!” Among them, the commander of the Holy Wizard Division, Julian, and… “Deploy the shields!” There were dozens of high-ranking individuals and researchers from the Wizard Tower. Shortly after, a blue shield enveloped the entire residential area, creating a solid and flawless barrier. Boom, boom, boom—! The cruel ruler’s fire fell helplessly in the air with a loud noise. * * * “What made you abandon your beliefs?” Nicholas taunted Enoch with eyes of disbelief. “How many have you killed just to get here? Did the Diez blocking your path not beg for mercy? No, did they die without even letting out a scream?” “…” “What happened to my poor knights? Did you mercilessly cut down those filled with loyalty who were only trying to stop the invaders?” Nicholas pretended to wipe the goosebumps on his arm. “How cruel, Enoch. It seems you can’t hear the voices from hell blaming you.” “Seeing your tongue grow longer, I guess you’re afraid of me. You look like a bug trembling in fear, worried about being squashed while trying to provoke.” Nicholas’ face hardened at Enoch’s words. Whoosh—! Without a moment’s hesitation, Enoch swung his sword. The sharp blue sword energy was blocked by the shield of the mage that surrounded the Emperor. “Why…” “….” “You act like you have nothing to lose, Enoch?” Nicholas thought of Enoch’s daughter, who would be held captive in the Wizard Tower. “Is your daughter safe? Did she greet you as usual, wishing you a safe return?” “….” “Shouldn’t we check on her right now?” “Yeah, I’ll go after I cut off your head.” “Ha!” Nicholas let out a hollow laugh. There were many disadvantages to touching Enoch’s daughter, so he simply planned to keep her as a hostage in the Wizard Tower and use her for threats… ‘As expected, it seems I have no choice but to show you your daughter in front of you.’ Nicholas closed his eyes tightly. When using his powers on the Ability user, Primera imagines his appearance after his life force is consumed. ‘…?’ In that moment, Nicholas’s eyes, which he had been imagining, flashed open. ‘What is it?’ The image of himself flashed through his mind for an instant. A picture of an old man with white hair, a hunched back, and wrinkles on the verge of death was drawn. ‘Why?’ He was confused. Why does it take so much life force just to summon Octava? It was almost like using up all his remaining life. Of course, Dos… No, it was demanding more life than most Dos. However, Enoch’s daughter was definitely Octava. He had used his abilities on her before. To require as much life force to handle a lower-tier ability user as one would when dealing with a high-ranking ability user… ‘It can’t be?’ There’s only one person in the empire who could pull off such an unheard-of trick. “Yes, Your Majesty. Of course, I will do as you say.” “You will hand over the child and forget all the times I have been rude, so it is a good deal for me.” Only the Lord of the Wizard Tower, Oscar Manuel. “Ugh… you bat-like b*stard!!!” In that moment, Nicholas lost his composure and burst into anger. ‘Did he play these tricks because he was worried I would threaten the child’s life?’ While gritting his teeth, Nicholas noticed Enoch’s lips rising up in a mocking manner. It was as if he had seen through his confusion. Nicholas, who soon realized this, began to tremble in surprise. ‘No way…? Enoch, that bastard, when… when exactly did he pull the Lord of the Wizard Tower to his side…?’ Oscar Manuel was a powerful figure who was not easy to subdue. A person who doesn’t follow the power that leans to one side or the other, but moves thoroughly for his own benefit and comfort. Why on earth did he side with Enoch? What did he believe in? “Y, Your Majesty…J, just, for now, you should just avoid him….” “Shut up!!!” Nicholas shouted in anger at the trembling whisper of his aide, Ramon, from behind. If Oscar helps Enoch… “Is the throne what you want?” With bloodshot eyes, Nicholas gestured to the golden throne behind him. “How dare you, using the grace of the Primera, to set your sights on the throne?” “What I want is.” Enoch said nonchalantly. “All I want is your head.” An indescribable rage boiled up, burning in his chest. Nicholas ground his teeth and took a deep breath. The five guards next to him. They couldn’t stop Enoch. Knowing this, his aide had urged him to avoid him immediately. But he couldn’t. He realized that the Wizard Tower was behind Enoch. If this castle fell into Enoch’s hands, it would become difficult to reclaim it. Perhaps… an unprecedented situation could unfold where a mere ability user, not the Primera, takes the throne. ‘Absolutely not.’ No matter what happens, his castle, this country must not be taken away. ‘I was too hasty.’ His sword, Cheshire Libre, who was to deal with Enoch, had already left to conquer the Kingdom of Isolem. He couldn’t helplessly hand over the name of the great conquering king, which would be dedicated to him, to Enoch Rubinstein. “No matter what happens, stop that bastard at all costs. I will protect you so that you do not die.” Nicholas ordered his guards. At that moment. ‘….?’ Behind Enoch, beyond the collapsed door. He could see the silhouette of someone approaching across the hallway. ‘Ah.’ Cheshire Libre. His sword, had returned. “Hahaha! Hahahaha!” Nicholas raised his arm, stopping the guards from rushing at Enoch. “Enoch.” He laughed strangely, tilting his head mockingly. “What should I do? It seems God has not yet abandoned me.” Cheshire, who had come close behind, drew his sword. Enoch turned around at the murderous sound. Their gazes met in the air. However, Thinking that Enoch would immediately take a stance to confront him, he calmly looked at Cheshire before turning his head back to the Emperor. ‘What….’ Nicholas’ eyes narrowed as he sensed a strange ominousness. After a while, Cheshire stood still next to Enoch. A moment of silence. Cutting through the suspicious silence, Cheshire took off the red cloak he was wearing and dropped it on the floor. Dos, the symbol of a magic swordsman. Additionally, the red cape, also a symbol of the ability users who pledge loyalty to the Emperor, “….” Was gently trampled beneath the boots of the Cheshire. “Ah….” The moment he saw that rebellious behavior. Nicholas realized where the ominous feeling he had felt for a moment had come from. “Ha, haha….” His bloodshot eyes widened to their limits. A mad laughter filled the great hall. “Hahahahaha! Hahahahahahaha!!!”
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