Engor Manor.

Thousands of centaurs have enclosed the entrance to the Plane Prison. The soldiers stationed on the spot turned almost the entire Engor manor into a large barracks. However, the entrance to the prison, which could only accommodate five or six soldiers at the same time, was like a moat in front of the anxious army, preventing them from advancing even half a step.

When a few secret warriors who are good at defense guard the pass, no amount of ordinary soldiers will be in vain. Even if the casters make a move, there is no guarantee of the safety of the hostages. Minutes ago, a secret ritual warrior named Randolph walked out of the plane prison and told them that negotiations were about to begin. Immediately afterwards, Randolph appeared at the same time with two of his companions, Siris and Ort, and made their demands.

At this time, there was a disagreement within the emperor: some people thought that these three secret warriors were not trustworthy, and the negotiations had to wait until their leader, Leonard? It can only be done when Schmidt appears. As for the other part of the electoral proposition represented by the Count of Hahn, only by taking the lead in showing their own "sincerity" can they have the opportunity to find out the enemy's bottom line. In the end, it was the faction of Count Hahn that prevailed. Negotiations have finally begun, but with no key figures on both sides showing up, it's more like a wasted time.

"Eternal Blood" has returned to the imperial capital with Victor. Dimiteo anxiously paced back and forth in the formation. Holding back the fighting spirit in his heart, Dimi deeply developed a sense of powerlessness.

Only the Count of Hahn, who had been informed in advance by the Prime Minister, knew what was waiting for his side. Delay as long as you can, and wait for the Prime Minister to rescue all the hostages. Then, it's time for the general offensive -

The night is getting deeper.

…… And the Prime Minister did live up to Count Hahn's expectations.

Several civilians are still "negotiating" with Randolph. The Empire's Prime Minister Friedrich, the powerful "Lord of the Bound Demons", came from the rear of the army, followed by the rescued hostages.

The faces of Randolph and the others turned pale in an instant. How is this possible ......?

"Daddy!" Jessica threw herself into Count Hahn's arms.

"Father." Simple? Hahn gave a simple military salute to Count Hahn.

"Good, good," Count Hahn's face, seeing that his two daughters were safe and sound, finally showed a smile on his battered face, "it's okay." ”

And Dimi's spirits were also lifted. He searched for the familiar figure in the crowd, but Jessica's words reached his ears—

"Dad, find a way to save Victoria," Jessica said eagerly, "she's still trapped in ......"

Dimi's face turned pale. He realized something in an instant. No...... He thought. It shouldn't be like this......

And Count Hahn set his sights on the Prime Minister. He had never seen the Prime Minister look so sad and remorseful.

"Except for Victoria," said the Chancellor, "everyone is here." ”

It's been a long time since a legendary mage has felt this way: he wants to lower his head to avoid the gaze of others, especially Dimi's.

The Prime Minister knows who Dimi values most of all the hostages.

"Victoria," Jane whispered, "she stayed there to save Jessica." Before the Prime Minister rescued us, she had already defeated Thunder and Dai, but then the Chaos appeared to thwart the Prime Minister, and Victoria gave Jessica the last chance to escape. I...... We ......"

Jane stopped talking. In that seat prison, there are still two terrifying Blue Sea-level secret ritual warriors, "Broken Strong" and "Sand Murmur". Victoria didn't even defeat them, even if she barely managed to escape......

Silent. No one thought that things would end like this.

Dimi's heart was heavy. For a second, he wanted to ignore everything: simply accept all their terms in exchange for Victoria's safety. But......

They all looked at me, Dimi thought. Am I Dimitea? Greccia. Even though...... Even if the worst happens, I can't waver. At least, not yet. The young swordsman gritted his teeth, and the anxiety that had already swelled up in his face was swallowed back into his heart.

"Lord Chancellor," said him, even he himself was surprised by his calmness, "can we rescue Victoria again right away?" ”

"It takes time to rebuild the passage." The prime minister said.

"I see." Dimi nodded.

"Let's launch a general attack," said the "Hunter Tide" on the side, "Prime Minister, you've done enough. Now, it's our turn. ”

"The Empire must not be held hostage by a group of traitors," said Count Hahn, but his voice was heavy, "and though Miss Victoria's safety cannot be guaranteed, we have ......"

"Attack, guys." Dimi said.

The prime minister looked at Dimi in surprise.

"The hostages have been safely rescued. Victoria ...... She's the Empire's Secret Warrior 'The Bright World,'" Dimi's voice trembled slightly, "We should trust that she can protect herself." Since she has to protect others regardless of her own safety...... Presumably she is ready to come to her senses. There's only one thing we can do now. Fight, guys. ”

The light of the torches swayed on Dimi's body.

However, everyone present could see the sadness in his eyes.

"Well said, Dimi," the Prime Minister smiled, "then do it." ”

The Empire will not accept the terms of a gang of bandits. Not in the past, not now, and ...... in the future Nor never.

Now that the showdown has arrived, let's fight!

And the three secret warriors including Randolph, who witnessed all this, also understood that the situation had taken a sharp turn for the worse.

"Siris, Aort," said the handsome Landolfo, "it seems that they don't want to give us another chance." ”

"But there is one more thing we can do," said Cialis, a middle-aged man with a somewhat decadent temperament, who was extremely resolute at the moment, "to hold this pass for Mistress Leonard and Mr. Gobhardt until they return." ”

"Haha......" laughed the balding man in the short red robe, Aort, "I believe they have a way." However, we are afraid that this battle is inevitable. ”

"Stand back." Dimi gave orders to the soldiers. His hand had already pressed the silver hilt of the Heavenly Dome. However, he was surprised to find that several figures stood in front of him.

"You stand back, too," Count Hahn's eyes twinkled, and he held a golden battle axe in his hand, "here...... It's our blue ocean-level battlefield. ”

The three Blue Ocean Rank stood at the forefront of the military formation.

The battle-hardened "Cracked Gold" Hahn, the pretty young woman "Qian" Dona and the mysterious "Hunting Tide". The three Blue Sea-level Secret Ritual Warriors lined up, and the three people on the opposite side faintly showed a confrontation.

"Three Blue Ocean Levels to deal with us?" Randolph laughed, "Count Hahn, I had the privilege of seeing your 'Split Gold' battle axe in action. Today...... I'd like to see it again. A red shield appeared in his right hand, and in his left hand he held a short sword.

"Donna, I didn't expect you to come here," Siris held a broadsword in his hand and looked directly at "Qian" indifferently, "You are already the number one swordsman in the imperial capital, but you are willing to be unknown...... I also have some experience in swordsmanship, and please ask for a few tricks. ”

"'Hunting Tide'!" Ault laughed and raised his teal stick high, "I never thought I'd ever meet an opponent like you in my life." Haha, I don't want to win...... Being able to force you to show your weapons in front of this public is my Aort's victory, haha......"

These three secret warriors are only at the Blue Sky level, but in the face of Blue Ocean level opponents, none of them are afraid!

The six figures suddenly moved.

Count Hahn's secret ritual battle axe, "Split Gold", suddenly struck Randolph's red shield. Randolph shuddered and barely took the blow.

"Qian" Dona and Siris have exchanged six moves in an instant. Dona attacked six times in a row, but Siris's defense was almost flawless, and Dona's attack was completely neutralized.

"Drink!" Alter brandished a cyan long stick and took the initiative to attack the "Tide Hunter", which seemed to be bare-handed, but layers of water waves appeared in front of him, blocking his attack. He was the only one to have used the Ritual at the beginning of the battle.

……

In the deserted clearing, three pairs of secret warriors fought each other. The soldiers all watched the battle with bated breath, lest they miss a move and a half.

But......

The movements of the six people suddenly stopped.

It was the gate of the Prison of the Plane of Darkness. Randolph suddenly sensed the breath of a man coming from it.

Someone is coming out of the door.

"Is it Leon?" Randolph thought. But, to be on the safe side, he jumped to the side. Count Hahn did not entangle anymore, but retreated at the same time as "Qian" and "Hunting Tide". The six of them retreated far away, but they all stared at the dark door, waiting for the comer to appear.

Then, they saw it.

Dressed in crimson armor and covered in blood, a girl slowly walked out of the dark door.

She held a golden parasol in her hand.

Randolph's eyes widened. Count Hahn, Dona ...... Everyone's eyes widened.

There was silence in front of the chaotic military formation. Jessica covered her mouth. Dimi witnessed this scene from a distance, and his face could not hide his excitement.

The girl didn't say a word, and quietly walked towards her own military formation. She appears to be badly injured and walks slowly.

No one bothered her slow, steady pace. The three Blue Sea-level secret warriors on the side of the empire, the prime minister in the crowd...... are all on guard against an attack by Randolph and others.

The girl's body swayed. As if the sea cracked, the crowd automatically split a path for her.

An impulse surged in Dimi's heart to take the girl's scarred delicate body in his arms.

If only she hadn't been hurt...... The young prince thought from the bottom of his heart.

But he didn't.

Victoria has achieved a great victory and must reach that glorious end with her own feet.

Most people's eyes are focused on the girl. Only a few people noticed the flash of expression on Dimi's face.

At least...... At least for now...... Dimi thought silently.

Finally.

The girl walked up to the prime minister.

Chancellor Friedrich looked at the girl with a complicated look.

"The injury is not light." The prime minister said.

"I, Victoria of Light, allow me to ...... you," said the maiden, "and report the results of the battle. ”

The girl simply knelt down on one knee. It wasn't out of knightly etiquette, just because she couldn't stand on her feet anymore.

"These are the secret weapons I captured from the enemy. The owner of the weapon has been slain by me. ”