If the enemy desires to fight with wit, he will defeat them by cunning.

If the enemy wants to fight, show his strength.

Nicholas seems to dare to fight in what his opponent does best at all times. For Nicholas's subordinates, this kind of arrogance is where his personality is charismatic.

Only a few people know.

Nicholas did not do this out of respect for his opponent, as one might have assumed.

He's just ...... It's just a matter of judging that you can "win" by doing so.

Crushing the opponent head-on, or sneaking up on the covert, for Nicholas, is just a means.

Only in this way can we stand tall in the world of kings and losers-

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The imperial capital of Phoenix.

In front of the empty throne, pain and sorrow crept up on Duke Hywell's face.

"Dietford." The Duke closed his eyes and let the two lines of tears fall.

When the emperor died, was it him and Friedrich? Prime Minister Ngor assisted the newly succeeded Dietford, and they were both ministers and friends.

Fred always thought he would be the one who died first; And Duke Hewell has even discussed with the emperor, and when Dimi is established, he will be directly transferred to him, and everyone will once again travel all over the famous mountains and rivers in the clouds as in the past.

And now, Emperor Dieterford, who was in the prime of spring and autumn, was the first to leave them.

The Duke really wanted to find a secluded place and wept without worry, but he held back. Now he is the pillar of the empire and must not show a trace of weakness.

Count Hahn, a middle-aged man with a battle axe "Split Gold" on his back, hurriedly walked into the main hall. Victor, who was handsome and had a soft whip around his waist called the "Serpent of the Void", and Viscount Xavier, the leader of the mages, followed.

"What's going on?" Xavier's own face was full of confusion.

"Lord Duke?" Victor saw that the duke's expression was different.

The Duke took a deep breath.

"Jahn, Xavier, Victor," said Duke Hywell, "Your Majesty has died. ”

What's the use of reminding the trio at this point, "My next words are true," or "Listen to me calmly"? The three of them, of course, understood that Duke Hywell could not have summoned them urgently for a ridiculous joke.

In the main hall, there was silence as if I could hear everyone's heartbeat.

"Nicholas, the Speaker of Occad, has raided the pure white city of Thales, the French power of Elrios," said the Duke, "and the pure white city is blocked from space, and it is impossible to escape. Several legendary Elrios mages have already been killed, Your Majesty ...... Nor was it spared. ”

No one spoke.

"We have no time to mourn His Majesty's sudden passing. Why Nicholas was so mad, and how exactly he did it, doesn't matter for now," said the Duke, "and my fear is that Phoenix will also be attacked. ”

Victor reacted suddenly.

Dimi...... I mean, how many of your Highnesses? He asked anxiously.

"His Highness Dimiteo, His Highness Albina, and His Highness Katerina, all three of them are still in the Pure White City...... No news. The duke hesitated, but told the truth.

"Nope." Victor took two steps back, meaninglessly holding the "Void Serpent" at his waist in his hand.

"We have to do a good job...... Any intended. Viscount Xavier said, covering his heart.

"Lord Duke," Count Hahn reacted, "you must leave at once!" The enemy's surprise attack on the White City came together when the many legendary spellcasters of our empire and the kingdom of law came together. Nicholas has obviously used a terrible killer weapon, Lord Duke! If he still has the strength to spare, he will come to Phoenix City next to ...... you."

As long as the legendary caster is still around, there is a chance that the power will make a comeback one day. Nicholas will not end the war until he has killed all the rival Legendary Spellcasters.

Of course, it may not be so bad. It's hard to imagine that Nicholas has the strength to conquer the White City, where several legendary spellcasters are entrenched, in just a few years, which Palamedes failed to do. It's likely that he's unleashed some sort of one-off hole card, and the probability of attacking Phoenix again in a short period of time is low.

But as long as that possibility exists......

"I know," the duke's tone was surprisingly calm, "I'll leave." But until then, Hahn, Xavier ......"

"I swear to live and die with Phoenix." Count Hahn, the leader of the city guards, said.

"My War Mage troops will always guard Phoenix." Viscount Xavier also said.

"Very well," the Duke smiled, "Hahn and Xavier, go and tell the secret warriors and mages throughout the Empire about His Majesty's death." Before dusk, I will inform every nobleman above the baron level in the Empire. Before His Majesty's death was taken advantage of by the enemy...... We should take the initiative to complete combat readiness. ”

"Yes!" The two agreed together.

"Victor...... You come with me. The Duke said again.

Victor shook his head.

"I am the representative of the younger generation of the Empire, Lord Duke," Victor said firmly, "and now Dimi, Bina, Linna, and Victoria may still be fighting to the death...... If you are not there, I will choose to be alone, and the morale of the army will collapse. Please allow me to stay in Phoenix. ”

The Duke hesitated slightly.

"Well," he said at last, "I'll promise you this once." ”

"If the three Highnesses come back......" Xavier looked like he wanted to say something.

"A kingdom cannot be left without a king for a day," said the duke, "and we should arrange for His Highness Demitea to succeed him in a safe place." ”

The three of them talked to the duke a few more words, and then took their leave. Today is destined to be a day when the entire continent is turned upside down.

The Duke watched the back of the three departing.

"I heard that the 'Lord of Yunyong' of the French Power Country became a traitor, and the Law Power Kingdom collapsed so quickly," the Duke said to himself, "The Blue Sea level mages of the Law Power Country also defected to Okard early. Nicholas is so ambitious...... There must be a backhand. ”

Several legendary powerhouses of the empire, the queen, the prime minister and himself will not be in the same league as Nicholas. But others...... I can't say for sure.

The three people just now are the ones he trusts the most.

……

Suddenly, the Duke's eyes widened.

The Empire's legendary warriors were able to sense each other's presence, which was why the Duke was confident that the Emperor was no longer alive. Lichenda's still alive indicates that the battle is still going on, or that she has somehow escaped from the battlefield. The other legendary spellcaster dukes didn't feel it.

[Hywell......]

[God above, Friedrich?] Hearing the message from the prime minister from afar, a look of surprise flashed on the duke's face, "Are you still alive? Wait, Fred...... What happened to you? 】

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The city of pure white.

Nicholas looked at the body of the emperor on the ground.

He felt the loss of physical strength, and most of his mental energy was consumed.

For a moment, he smelled death.

And once again, he was convinced. The opportunity to break through his own strength is in the war.

There is only one last step away from his goal.

……

Mr. Kim, the Prison Master, and the Lord of the Clouds flew towards Nicholas.

The movement just now was too big.

The five legendary spellcasters on Ocad's side have reunited.

"Where's Stewart?" Nicholas asked. Although he was a little tired, he killed two legends in a row, and the invisible momentum on his body became even stronger.

Stewart, the archon of the pure white city, was the last legendary spellcaster on the French side on the battlefield. As soon as he falls, the battle is over.

"He's used strange forbidden spells," said the warden, "and it's hard for us to get close to him." ”

"It's the alchemy of 'equivalent exchange'," Mr. Jin knew a little more about this, "I can't imagine that he can also use this kind of spell." He constantly overdraws his life force - even exchanging his body organs for powerful offensive spells. All I saw was that one eye and right leg were completely gone. ”

"That's not a reason for you to lose it, Vladimir!" Nicholas was visibly enraged.

"We want to drain his physical strength," said the Lord of the Clouds, "and he uses the alchemy of self-harm to defeat one against three, and it will only last a few more moments." Even if he is left alone, he will die. ”

"He went underground," said the warver, "and who knows what kind of mechanism the French State has set up in the ground of this White City." If only he had the same hole cards......"

"I'll deal with that," Nicholas said cleanly, "and let me go after him." Ragnar, don't you want to witness the last vault of Elrios? Follow me. ”

He turned to Ionia, who was a little farther away: "You too. According to the contract, we will go underground together to hunt down Stewart. You help me fight, and I grant you access to the Vaults of the French Powers. ”

The prison master hesitated slightly, but seeing that Ionia agreed to Nicholas's proposal without hesitation, he also nodded slowly to show his approval.

Ionia of the "Hand of the Sea of Clouds" and the Warmaster of the Holy See...... These two men were not Nicholas's subordinates, but allies. Nicholas had promised them that if the White City were captured, the secrets of Elrios would be open to them.

"Vladimir," Speaker Nicholas instructed Mr. King again, "you go and settle the battle below." I hear the sound of the musketeers...... It seems that the Necrons alone will not be able to make the Elrios give up their resistance. Went to the knot fight. ”

"Yes."

"...... Sham," Nicholas glanced at the Lord of the Clouds, "I've got a special assignment for you. ”

"Everything is at your command."

"I've heard that Galaxy has a special man-seeking magic," Nicholas whispered, "I wonder if he has any scrolls left?" ”

"I don't know. Maybe...... ...... at the Academy"

"Go find it. The Empire's Demiteo, Albina, and Katerina, as well as the Golden Generation of the French Powers. If they haven't run far...... Get them. The more the merrier. ”

"Yes." There was bitterness in the eyes of the Lord of Yunyong, but he still respectfully accepted the order.

"Alright," Nicholas smiled indifferently, "Ionia, Ragnar...... Let's go. It's time for this war to end. ”