Chapter 176: The Shadow's Visit
"It's a stunning view, isn't it?"
"Yes, I don't think so, Count Luvia. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½ā
The towering spire was like a sharp sword into the heart of Betley's imperial capital, and above this spire, Ara's Bloody Count was showing an interesting expression, and the scenery worthy of his interest was probably two mushroom clouds suddenly rising in the distant sky, and the black smoke that rolled up obscured the sky, and even the Bloody Earl who was far away felt a fiery wave rushing towards him.
"Count Louvia's hobbies are truly unpredictable. ā
The same applies to you, my friend. Faced with his friend's question, the terrifying Bloody Earl turned his head and smiled, his white face and kind smile made it impossible to imagine that this mild-mannered-looking middle-aged man could be the fangs of Ella's behemoth.
"Friend, it's been a long time since I've heard it from your mouth. ā
"Unexpectedly, the Grand Duke of Violet of the Megatron Empire also began to become nostalgic. ā
A shocking name came out of the mouth of the Earl of Ella, and it also brought out an unexpectedly name, the Violet Archduke of Betley, the biological father of Miss Maid Flona, this middle-aged fat man with a kind face in Birmingham's eyes.
"The older you get, the more you like to talk about the past. Grand Duke Violet shifted his gaze from the rising explosion, if his memory was good, that place should be the slum of the imperial capital, could it be that the demons had already infiltrated there.
"It's really a little incomprehensible when these words come out of your mouth, after all, didn't you create the current situation?" The bloody Earl didn't care at all that his old friend's face gradually turned blue because of his words, and the long-lost murderous aura also hovered at the top of the spire, and only at this time did the Earl finally determine that the amiable fat man in front of him was not a simple businessman, but the Shadow King, who controlled half of Betley's real power.
"The Count seems to be challenging my bottom line?" The rhetorical tone of the question and the slightly narrowed eyes made the atmosphere of the reunion of friends stiffen.
"No, no, no, I have rebelled against my dear old friend with good intentions. ā
"But I don't see a hint of kindness in your hands. ā
The sharp long sword was slowly drawn from the waist of the Earl of Luvia, the cold blade was like the cold ice of the polar regions, exuding a suffocating chill, and it was not difficult to see that the long sword in the Earl of Luvia's hand and the family heirloom sword in Birmingham were almost identical in shape and workmanship, both of which were products from the Ella military department.
"It's just a reflex, and I prefer to use it to talk about deals. ā
The sword in his hand is the bargaining chip, and the sword is the iron rule, which is the best description of the Bloody Earl's actions, and it is also the origin of his terrifying name.
"It's old, Count. "Murderous, as if never before, the title of Lord of Shadows seems to be just a joke from Count Luvia.
"You have to get used to it, my dear friend. The long sword was still in his hand, but at this time, the cold air was gone, and the Earl also gently pressed the sword in his hand and stood at his side.
"Is your proposal still working?"
"Naturally, I welcome you at any time, my old friend, after all, your power can definitely change this filthy empire. "The rebellious words, with full confidence, the Count of Luvia with the wind on his back is like a sculpture, but this sculpture has a charm that is difficult to ignore.
"Is it filthy, but why can't I notice it at all?" said the Grand Duke Violet softly, his gaze over Luvia's not-so-tall body, and landed on the cloudy imperial capital, the flames of war and roars seemed close to the ears, but far away.
"Imperial power, the Chamber of Commerce, and the military department, are these all turned a blind eye to the Grand Duke?"
"There is something dangerous about your words, Count Luvia. ā
Implied warning, but the person facing it is indifferent, perhaps not caring at all.
"But isn't all this what you want, my dear Grand Duke, come, the world needs us. The sword stood tightly at his side, but his hands were spread like goshawks, full of excitement to welcome his old friend to join.
"Is this really the right path, tell me, Luvia!" Calling his friend's real name, Grand Duke Violet's bean-like eyes looked directly into the eyes of the bloody earl, as if trying to see the answer in his face.
"At least, it's not a dead end, and I'm not alone with you. ā
"Holy Maiden, what an unexpected fellow traveler. ā
"It's also an exciting fellow traveler, isn't it?"
The information was revealed in a little conversation, but this impactful fact was really known only to these two people, and if anyone else witnessed the meeting between the two, I am afraid that it would only be the explosion that rose in the distance.
As if silent for a long time, Grand Duke Violet finally gave his own answer to the friend in front of him.
"Please advise, Ella's Bloody Earl. ā
A sunny smile suddenly bloomed on Count Louvia's face, and the sword, drawn by him, was put back into the sheath at his waist.
"Welcome, Lord of Shadows of Betley. ā
The wordless transaction was completed in an instant, without coercive restraint, but the Grand Duke Violet clearly felt the condensation in the air ease, and the holy light hidden in the shadows dissipated from the hovering top of the tower after receiving this answer.
"Although, it is a bit abrupt to say this, Lord of Shadows, there has been a great obstacle in our path. ā
"Don't you feel a little bad about the newcomer to be on a mission so quickly?"
"I'm sorry, if we have time, we'd like to take it step by step, but the Lord of Shadows, we can't let go of this opportunity now. A third voice finally sounded from behind the Grand Duke of Violet, with an unimaginable ethereal and graceful.
"yes, it looks like I can't say no. Grand Duke Violet habitually narrowed his eyes and smiled like a warm spring breeze.
"We got news from Delian. ā
"Delian?" chewed on the familiar name, but the face of another person came to mind.
The Grand Duke Violet then asked, "What do you want me to do?"
"Quite simply, we need this woman to get out of our way, after all, the place she goes to is not paradise, and any accident can happen, isn't it, like the explosion just now. ā
"What a difficult task, Your Excellency. ā
"We believe in the abilities of the Shadow King of Betley, just as you believe in the down-and-out aristocratic boy. ā
The wind brought the breath of blood, and also made the forces hidden in the darkness spread wildly, which the Grand Duke Violet, as the Lord of Shadows, knew very well and was happy to do.