Chapter 698 Dark Day
While Emperor Varan felt saddened by the unprecedented death toll, he also felt a little fortunate. Perhaps due to the Armstrong family's great destiny, the imperial palace did not get caught in the blood sacrificial zone.
That said, only his empress wife stayed in the imperial palace.
His daughters spent all their time at the Martial Hall, and the Armstrong family's branch members all moved to a place called Dragon Palace.
On the other hand, Bellor Ravesk of Duke Gamliel's faction and Lord Nuvemze of Duke Zohar's faction were not so fortunate. Their territories were all located in the blood sacrificial zone.
In other words, their entire families were wiped outâreduced to withered skins and bones.
"Arghhhâ!!! Why did something like this happen? Why?!" Lord Nuvemze roared in anguish and sorrow as he lost everything. "What kind of heartless fiend would sacrifice so many lives!?"
"Cease your tears, Lord Nuvemze. You can grieve after you avenge your loss. This is the clear work of a devil... No human would do this..." Duke Zohar consoled with a pale look, feeling his scalps tingle with cold shivers.
In mere minutes, such a large piece of the Imperial Capital was reduced to a land of death.
Nevertheless, they have a bigger problem now.
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Imperial Capital, Black Mountain
The enormous blood-crimson light zone had long attracted everyone's attention with its first appearance. The martial warriors gathered around the Black Mountain were no exception.
Crack...
Vaan's body moved slightly, and the shell of dry blood crumbled apart like fragile rocks, exposing his true figure underneath without any disguise. However, no one noticed him, nor did he pay them any attention â they were all looking toward the blood-crimson sky.
"Don't let fear dull your blades and cloud your minds! Before you stand the greatest challenges in your lives! Can you hear it? The screams of our people? Now is the time when they need you most! If you don't have the courage, then find it!"
"Prove to me that you are truly proud warriors of this land! We will eradicate these blood-sucking fiends and save our people!!"
Following Emperor Varan's warcry, the warriors behind him roared at the top of their lungs and beat their chests in unison, letting their blood boil and numb their fears.
Swoosh!
Suddenly, Duke Zohar charged ahead of everyone else before turning his head back in laughter, "Hahaha! Brothers, I'll be going first! The glory of first kill will be mine!"
"Hahaha, do you think I will just let you out-perform me, Brother Zohar?! I don't give a damn about your glory of first kill! The glory of most kills will be mine!" Duke Gamliel followed without hesitation.
Seeing the two Dukes charged ahead fearlessly, the rest of their factions also charged after them.
Just half a day ago, they were still at odds with each other. But when duty called, they didn't hesitate to work together to overcome the greater threat.
"Death to the demons!" the incited warrior started roaring.
Meanwhile, Emperor Varan shook his head with a slight smile, feeling proud to be the emperor of such fearless warriors.
Shortly after, Emperor Varan turned to Kuvat's group.
"Venerable Dragons, that Old Villain still lives, and there is nothing I want to do more than to tear him apart. However, the city needs me. May I entrust the task of finishing him off to your group?"
"Naturally," Kuvat answered without hesitation, adding, "Our god tasked us to assist your empire in eliminating the Delarosa Household. How can we leave before we see its completion?"
"Thank you! If we live through this, I'll be sure to show you and your god my highest regard and gratitude!" Emperor Varan solemnly promised before departing with the rest of his men.