The sky was dazzling, and strange light flowed, covering the entire Carencian Empire.

Like a web of light, the sky is decorated with extraordinarily spectacular.

The streets, alleys, and fields of every city of the empire..... Countless places are lined with pedestrians of all kinds.

They may be driving a horse-drawn cart, or carrying a hoe, or holding a special data report.

Despite their different identities, their behavior is surprisingly consistent.

Everyone looked up at the brilliant light that covered the sky like a dreamy bubble.

There was a frenzy of consternation, and a dull gaze filled with mad worship.

Among this crowd, only a handful of strong-willed people were able to break free from the enchanting color of the stars and regain themselves.

When they regained consciousness from this strange sky, they looked around the Western Zhou.

I saw that the people around me were still standing in place, not moving, and even the pupils reflected the brilliant light.

I couldn't help but feel scared for a while.

They finally withdrew their consciousness from the light, and they lowered their heads one after another, not daring to look up at the sky again, for fear of falling into it again.

At this moment, the royal capital is even more crowded, and pedestrians are frozen on the street like sculptures.

As far as the eye can see, it looks like a dense forest of human heads.

In the midst of these unconscious crowds, a team of knights in silver-white armor shuttled through it.

With long blades hanging from their waists, they approached the dazed pedestrians one by one, gently shaking their shoulders in an attempt to wake them up.

And for those who could not wake up, the knights could only work in pairs and move these stiff bodies off the streets.

This became the only feasible method for the Knights for the time being.

......

The royal capital of the empire, the imperial palace.

A marble castle highlights a platform with a columnar parapet made of the same marble that surrounds the edge of the balcony.

A long red carpet stretches from the interior of the castle and also stretches above the balconies.

On both sides, lush greenery hangs with pink flowers.

The delicate fragrance adds a splash of colour to this balcony.

Standing on the balcony is a girl with a solemn temperament and solemn eyes.

She wore a gorgeous cloak that mopped the floor, and a golden crown on her silver hair.

Dressed in a silver and gold satin dress, her noble temperament blends in with her surroundings.

Aurelian has long since faded from the liveliness and agility of the past, replaced by a calmness and composure visible to the naked eye.

Every breath she takes seems to contain the majesty of the royal family and the momentum of the emperor.

And in the depths of those calm eyes, there was a faint trace of sorrow.

She stood on the balcony, staring blankly into the sky.

Even the brilliance of Ambilight reflected in her beautiful pupils failed to cause any waves in her heart.

At this moment, there was a faint and light sound of footsteps behind Aurelian.

The sound was soft, barely causing any friction, but she could hear it clearly.

"Is it Vanilla?"

The footsteps towards the balcony paused slightly, and at the same time a soft and soft voice came:

"Your Majesty is so powerful, you didn't even look back and recognized me."

Aurelian chuckled, seeming amused by the simple compliment, and continued:

"In the whole palace, you are the only one who walks as light as a cat."

Although subhumans are similar in appearance to humans, they retain animal instincts.

Cat people like Xiang Zilan, they are agile and light, as silent as cats.

In the Clevenner family, such cat people are usually better suited than canine people to serve as secret guards, performing assassination or reconnaissance missions.

However, in the palace, Xiangzilan served as Aurelian's personal maid.

Mainly responsible for the Empress's daily life and dressing.

It is well known that it is more difficult to train subhumans for delicate maid work than to tame wild beasts.

But vanilla is an exception.

Not only does she have a great IQ and a great ability to learn, but she even excels in maid work, which is often considered difficult for subhumans.

What's even more commendable is that she is also a mage.

Subhumans are generally known for their strong physique and nimble movements, and can be trained to be assassins or warriors, among others.

But becoming a mage is a rare thing.

After all, the IQ of the subhuman race is a problem in itself.

As such, Aurelian regarded Vanilla as the most precious gift that Victor had left to her after her death.

and gave her great trust, including the right to allow her to move freely in the palace.

Moreover, everyone knows that Vanilla is a subhuman of the Clavenna family.

So she gave Xiang Zilan such a right, and no one dared to say anything about it.

It's just that

In the absence of Mr. Victor, how long will the Clevenner family's influence be maintained?

Sitting in the position of emperor, Aurelian realized how difficult it is to manage a country.

Not only does her every move represent the will of the empire, but every decision can have a profound impact on the future of the country.

Because she is the emperor, she has the supreme power in the entire empire.

And now, my father is seriously ill and bedridden and can't wake up for a long time.

The teacher had already had bad news, and she grieved for a long time.

Now, as she gazed at the sky full of brilliance, and the inhabitants of the royal capital who were affected by the strange light.

Aurelian didn't even know who to turn to for advice.

"I see, Your Majesty is really meticulous in his observation."

Hearing Aurelian's words, Xiang Zilan covered her mouth in some surprise.

At the same time, think about whether you should deliberately accentuate the footsteps next time you come to see Your Majesty.

Although she thought so, Xiang Zilan did not forget the true purpose of this trip:

"The Royal Mage Regiment has marched towards the Western Great City."

"Duke Rivi suggests that a magical barrier be built over the royal capital to isolate the splendor in the sky."

Will the sight cut off allow the residents to return to normal?

For now, she can only get some of the strong-willed, sober knights of the Royal Order to go out on the streets to deal with those who have lost their minds.

This is inherently inefficient, and some of the affected residents who live indoors are unable to do so.

Therefore, Duke Levi's proposal does sound like a good one.

Aurelian nodded in agreement and continued:

"If it succeeds, notify the other big cities and get all the sober mages to do the same."

She hoped that the mages of the royal capital would be able to travel to other cities to provide assistance.

But the problem is that it's not just humans who are shrouded in this light, but even the horses are controlled by the light.

In the unlikely event that the carriage could not move forward, the mages would find themselves in a dilemma.

And it is clearly unrealistic to let them go on foot to other cities.

She could have asked the mages to set up teleportation circles in various cities to support back and forth.

But the mages who can break free from the shackles of this anomaly are only a handful after all, and their numbers are far from enough to deal with the current crisis.

Only a small percentage of high-level mages were able to stay awake.

Even if you can create a teleportation array, it will be difficult to maintain it for a long time.

For a moment, the whole situation seemed to be at an impasse.

But suddenly, Aurelian seemed to realize something, and she suddenly turned her head to look at Vanilla.

She was so preoccupied with how to get rid of this colorful curtain of light that she forgot a problem.

So, she asked the little cat mother first.

"Aren't you affected?"

The Rainbow of Stars covers the entire sky of the Empire, and anyone will be affected to a greater or lesser extent.

Even some of the high-ranking mages were not spared.

As a result, Xiang Zilan, such a subhuman, seems to be completely undisturbed by the color.

Could it be that her mind is even more tenacious than those high-level mages?

Xiang Zilan just shook her head, as if to confirm it, and raised her head to stare at the sky covered in strange colors.

At that moment, although her eyes reflected strange colors, she did not lose her mind and immersed herself in them like others.

Instead, she seemed to look up at the endless sky with an emotion of almost reverence.

"I don't know why I'm okay, but ......"

Her gaze was once again cast on the splendor of the sky.

The chaotic light seems to be twisted and distorted, and the different colors are intertwined, making it impossible to distinguish the specific colors.

"I can feel a little bit of familiarity from there."

"It's like where my consciousness, my wisdom, comes from."

Orange's words stunned Aurelian, and she followed Vanilla's gaze to the sky.

It's just that, apart from this weird and inexplicable demagoguery, she can't feel anything.

She couldn't hear any of the strange whispers described by those who had recovered from the brilliance.

She didn't feel anything about the erosion of reason and consciousness.

If it weren't for the fact that the threat posed by this anomaly was too great, the entire empire would have been paralyzed

Aurelian even felt that the light was a little brilliant and beautiful.

At this time, she noticed the words in Xiang Zilan's words.

Her consciousness and wisdom come from the brilliance of this sky?

Isn't Xiang Zilan a subhuman who was educated and raised by Teacher Victor?

Why would she say that her wisdom comes from this heterochromatic sky?

This confuses Aurelian.

For a moment, all kinds of bold speculations poured into her mind.

There seemed to be an answer hidden, but she couldn't find a definite clue.

This made Aurelian more and more curious about the true source of this power.

At the same time, Xiang Zilan's eyes gradually became clear, fading away from the previous blur.

Actually, there was one thing she didn't tell Aurelian.

She felt the power of her master in this star-colored canopy.

But she didn't say it, and she didn't dare to speculate deeply.

Xiang Zilan was afraid, this was just a conjecture of hers.

However, the little kitten's head still haunted an indescribable thought.

What if?

If her master is truly gone, will the mysterious being who gave her wisdom also disappear with it?

Xiang Zilan thought of the crow that always followed Victor.

She shook her head, not thinking so much about it.

Turning his gaze to Aurelian, who was still looking up at the sky, he was about to tell her another important matter:

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing."

Aurelian slowly lowered her head and looked at Vanilla calmly and intently.

"Your Majesty asked me to invite you over."