Chapter 573 - 308: Summoning the Flame Demon
In the distant sky.
Unlike the already star-studded Dorne City, at this moment, a giant floating city, akin to a satellite, is bathed in the last glow of the sunset.
The floating city "Violet Castle", already covered in intricate array patterns that emit various magical radiances, becomes even more mysterious and noble under the golden sunset.
Like a mountain peak sliced horizontally and flipped upside down as its base, the floating city is an ellipsoid below, with a nearly circular flat surface above.
Of course, the ground comparable to the price of gold, is densely packed with various buildings.
In the three-story building slightly north of the middle of the ground, through the third-floor window, a familiar and beautiful profile can be seen.
"Leonore, you should know that our mentor doesn’t want us to get involved in kingdom conflicts."
"No, Harold, I’ve already said, it’s not kingdom conflicts, it’s the Evil God, it’s the Lord of Darkness pulling strings behind the scenes."
"The Lord of Darkness? But if it is as you say, Violet Castle should have acted by now. Yet at least until now, there hasn’t been any clear message from Violet Castle, right?"
The man named Harold sported a handsome pair of handlebar mustaches, and seemed to possess the charm of a middle-aged man.
Besides sharing an educational experience with Leonore, Harold was also one of Leonore’s suitors, though an unsuccessful one.
"Indeed, Leonore, could it be that the intelligence channels of your Soladin Kingdom have erroneous information, or have been deliberately misled?" said another handsome, clean-shaven man.
"Is it possible that the surveillance network of Violet Castle has been compromised? Perhaps even..." Leonore contemplated for a moment before speaking.
Violet Castle has surveillance networks throughout the continent, responsible for detecting events that threaten the security of the entire continent, such as Abyssal rifts, invasions of sub-planar space, and Evil God descents.
But Leonore was puzzled upon arriving, reasoning that, even initially unclear, kingdoms including Soladin Kingdom, invaded by the Black Fist Army, have already experienced sacrificial events.
With Violet Castle’s surveillance network, it’s impossible to have no information at all.
Yet upon her return to the floating city, she found that Violet Castle actually...
"Leonore, if the surveillance department hears your words, it could be a significant problem." Harold’s expression slightly tightened, signaling Leonore to be cautious with her words.
The surveillance department is a vital entity of Violet Castle, responsible for gathering and judging surveillance information throughout the continent, while also purging internal traitors.
Even High-tier Mages like Harold and Chandler are quite wary of the surveillance department.
"Hmm?"
Just as Leonore was about to say something, she suddenly frowned slightly, lifting her fair right hand to see the white crystal bracelet on her wrist flickering and vibrating faintly.
As the second crystal stone on the bracelet lit up, Leonore’s expression immediately turned serious.
"Harold, Chandler, I have to go back immediately." Leonore stood up, revealing a voluptuous figure wrapped in a lavish blue-violet Mage Robe.
"Hmm? What’s going on?"
"Yes, Leonore, you’ve only just returned after so long, why not stay a while longer?" Both Harold and Chandler were momentarily stunned by Leonore’s sudden intent to leave.
This was unlike Leonore’s usual conduct.
In their impression, Leonore had always been calm, composed, elegant, and dignified, rarely making such an urgent decision.
"A kingdom city is currently under sudden attack by the Black Fist Army... as per your description, it’s a commercial alliance, I need to return to support."
"Well... Leonore, I’ll accompany you to get a better understanding of the situation." Harold glanced at Leonore, charming as ever, and after a brief contemplation, spoke up.
"Then use my Teleportation Array there, count me in." Chandler also smiled slightly, saying.
Leonore glanced at the two, her bright eyes blinked, and she smiled slightly, saying, "Thank you."
...
Dorne City.
In the Olsen Clan Castle, a large number of Castle Guards and kingdom elites were mobilized.
"Prepare for battle!" Henry shouted sternly, looking towards the sky at the city gate, while swiftly putting away the Communication Crystal Stone.
Chris, Grande, and others rushed from the Olsen clan tomb to the central square, their eyes fixed on the castle rooftop.
On the castle’s top floor, the invading squad led by High-Tier Transcendents, including "Plaguebringer" White Mann, "Unclean" Hegan, and Red Dragon Mage Felmer, were quickly descending from the sky.
The trio didn’t make any attacking moves, while the elite Black Fist Army behind them quickly engaged with the Castle Guards.
"Eh? Only a single Drow Elf of Transcendent level?"
"Where’s Raine you guys mentioned?"
With the air filled with cries of battle, Red Dragon Mage Felmer, holding a large, dark red spherical crystal, scanned the area, his gaze briefly paused on Meredith, moving like lightning at the center square, before asking.
"Not here?" White Mann frowned but quickly seemed to perceive something, smiling: "Arrived."
"This should be a secret transmission point for the Teleportation Array."
Saying so, three figures floated out from the castle’s third floor, one woman and two men.
Seeing the three figures hovering mid-air, Felmer, White Mann, and Hegan all showed astonishment.
The three opposite were rare High-tier Spellcasters, apart from the familiar opponent, Leonore, the two male Spellcasters were evidently not easy to deal with either.
Be it the at least three kinds of shield glows emanating from them, or the flying spell they wielded with the ease akin to breathing, all indicated they were powerhouses of the same tier.
"High tier mages from Violet Castle?" "Unclean" Hegan eyed the emblem on the Mage Robes of Harold and Chandler, immediately guessing their origins.
"You really have free time; not conducting research in the Mage Tower but getting involved in kingdom conflicts." Red Dragon Mage Felmer broke the silence first, showing a faint, ambiguous smile and poking fun.
Opposite.
With feelings nearly identical to White Mann and the others’ surprise, Harold and Chandler, the High-tier Spellcasters, now wore solemn expressions, long gone was the initial relaxed mood when they accompanied Leonore here.
Because the man before them in the red Mage Robe is not only a High-tier Spellcaster, but judging by the emblem on his Mage Robe, he seems to be a Red Dragon or Flame Mage too.
The High-tier Mage’s difficulty within the realms of the Spellcaster is unparalleled.
High-tier Mages likely specialize in a specific magic type, and under the enhancement of Super Magic, their power is exceedingly formidable, and also boasts powerful summoning ability and spell resistance.
Moreover, they had heard of the remaining two — one should be the high-tier Spellcaster proficient in eclipse and plague, as mentioned by Leonore, White Mann.
The other seems to be a former Holy Knight, later gained notoriety after defecting, the "Unclean" Hegan.
These three could be said to be top figures on the continent, second only to Legendary Powerhouses.
In the castle-central square.
Upon seeing Princess Leonore of Soladin Kingdom arrive with two other High-tier Spellcasters, Meredith, who intended to contact Raine immediately, lowered her hand.
She knew Raine had his objectives in the Iron Hills, and if they didn’t need to be disturbed it was best not to.
"Red Dragon Mage Felmer?" Leonore briefly sensed, looking at Felmer who had just spoken.
The aura of dragon veins on the opponent, although deliberately concealed, still couldn’t escape her detection.
The opponent is a top-tier Quasi-Legendary figure.
"Oh? Looks like Her Highness the Princess has heard of my minor fame."
"Princess Leonore, we all admire your talents, here, we once again invite you to join us."
"It’s impossible. I will never join an organization that relies on oppression, brimming with fear and death." Leonore shook her head.
"Then I’m sorry. I’ve prepared another little gift for you, I hope you and your companions like it."
Saying this, the dark red crystal in Red Dragon Mage Felmer’s hand abruptly shattered, and a large array emitting dark red light suddenly appeared at the center of the castle square.
"Roar!!"
As a huge palm emitting dark red flames extended from the array, scorching airflow swept across the field, the Castle Guards and elite Black Fist Army, unable to dodge, flared painfully, screaming and fleeing to avoid.
"It’s the Flame Demon!!"
"Super Magic Instant Cast Spell plus Flame Demon summoning!" Behind Leonore, Harold and Chandler’s expressions drastically changed.