strictlysupreme Chapter 168 "Dawn's Blade" is on its way to the battlefield.
Chapter 168 "Dawn's Blade" is on its way to the battlefield.
Chapter 168 "Dawn's Blade" is on its way to the battlefield.
The Eternal Tower, outside Sillian's private meditation room.
The sound of hurried footsteps echoed in the gleaming corridor.
Silian's most trusted adjutant, a young witch named Lina, approached quickly with a grave expression, clutching a fragment of a vague plea for help from the Duchy of Nar, which she had just received through emergency channels.
Just as she was about to knock, the door to the meditation room suddenly opened from the inside.
Sirian stood at the door, her face, which was always surrounded by a gentle glow, now frighteningly pale, and her famous, molten gold-like eyes burning with a complex flame that Lina had never seen before!
Shock, anger, disbelief, and a stinging pain from being deeply deceived by her father.
"Lina!"
Sirian's voice was hoarse, yet carried an undeniable resolve, directly interrupting the adjutant who was about to speak.
"Activate the Light Shuttle immediately! Summon all members of the Dawnblade, Tier 1 combat readiness! Assemble at the Teleportation Hall in ten minutes!"
Lina was suddenly stunned.
"Light Shuttle" is the fastest but most energy-consuming short-range teleportation vehicle that Silian can deploy within her authority. "Dawn Blade" is also the most elite combat squad she assembled for revenge. Tier 1 combat readiness means the highest level of emergency deployment.
This specification is typically used in response to large-scale Abyss invasions or crises of similar magnitude.
"Sir? What happened? Is this news from Nar's side? We just received it—"
Lina asked hurriedly, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.
"The Duchy of Nar may have undergone unimaginable changes."
Siri interrupted her, her tone icy.
"The dark wizards of the Silent Forest have intervened on a large scale; the situation—could be extremely dire. We'll discuss the details on the way. Now, execute the orders!"
"Yes, sir!"
Lina didn't ask any more questions. She immediately turned around and her figure swept towards the communication array and the squad's base like the wind.
As Sirian watched her adjutant's departing figure, she closed her eyes tightly and took a deep breath.
The father's panicked, distorted cries, Layton Arthur's tearful accusations, and that final, chilling scream—
It echoed repeatedly in her mind like a spell.
She suddenly opened her eyes, forcibly suppressing all hesitation and pain, replacing it with the coldness and decisiveness befitting a battle wizard.
She strode towards her equipment room, where she removed her platinum robes, symbolizing light and healing, and donned a set of simple, silver-white combat armor with enchantments emphasizing protection and energy conduction.
Her staff—a long staff named "Dawnlight" with a blazing sun gem at its tip—sent a scorching and sharp light as it sensed its owner's emotions.
Ten minutes later, the teleportation chamber.
All five members of the "Dawn Blade" squad have arrived. They are all dressed in silver-white armor, with solemn expressions and exuding a sharp aura that has been honed through countless trials.
Among them is Rand, one of the survivors from the Canyon battle!
A streamlined "light shuttle" with intricate spatial runes shimmering on its surface has been activated, emitting a deep hum.
Task Summary:
An urgent journey is underway to the capital of the Duchy of Nar. The situation regarding the large-scale, unauthorized intervention of the Silent Forest's dark wizards in the secular war is confirmed, and the threat level is assessed.
Sillian's voice, transmitted clearly and quickly to the minds of every member through the team's mental link.
"Highest priority:"
Prevent any ongoing mass killings or soul-stealing activities targeting civilians. If necessary —
Authorize the use of lethal force to eliminate resistance.
The team members all felt a chill run down their spines. Directly authorizing the use of lethal force against the Silent Forest Wizard was practically a euphemism for escalating the conflict.
"Denshuttle!"
Without further ado, the six figures swiftly entered the light shuttle.
The hatch closed, and intricate runes lit up one after another, causing space to distort violently.
The next second, the light shuttle transformed into a streamlined light arrow, instantly tearing through space and disappearing into the center of the teleportation hall's massive magic array, heading straight for the Duchy of Nar at an unimaginable speed!
Inside the shuttle, Sillian looked through the observation window at the rapidly changing spatial turbulence outside, her lips pressed tightly together.
Father — Family — Massacre of the City — Wizard —
The truth is shrouded in a huge, thorny fog ahead.
But whatever the truth may be, one thing she is certain of:
The Silent Forest, especially that dark wizard named Layton, must pay the price for everything they've done!
She gripped "Dawn's Radiance" tightly, feeling the surging power of light within it, a resolute glint in her eyes.
"accelerate!"
She gave orders to the team members who were controlling the light shuttle.
The speed of the light shuttle increased again, like a burning meteor, crashing headlong into the land that was being shrouded in darkness and bloodshed.
The "firewood" that Heath had been hoping for was burning brightly, while the "blazing flame" he desired most was rushing toward the center of the stage he had carefully prepared with the most intense and resolute force.
Outside the city of Nardu, on a high ground overlooking the raging flames and thick smoke engulfing the entire city.
"She should be here soon, right?"
Sori gazed expressionlessly at the inferno-like city below, his voice as calm as if he were asking about the weather.
"Our informants planted outside the Eternal Tower sent the message with the highest priority."
Silian has already mobilized; she's deployed her personal guard, the "Dawnblades," and activated the light portal. At that speed, it won't be long before she and her loyal followers crash into this place.
Faced with Sorey's question, Sean's voice carried an undisguised excitement and anticipation, as if a hunter had seen the most precious prey following the trap.
"Hehe, I really didn't expect that."
Sean let out a low, ambiguous laugh and shook his head.
"That little girl who barely escaped by teleportation thanks to her lover's sacrifice, like a stray dog, has actually grown into the 'Bright Flame' we all have to treat with utmost care."
"Hmph, perfect!"
Sori snorted coldly, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, clearly still harboring resentment over that defeat years ago.
That was the first time he had independently carried out an important mission assigned by Lord Hick, but he failed miserably. In the end, Lord Hick had to personally intervene to barely salvage the situation, which he regarded as a stain on his life.
"This time, let her stay here permanently, just like her short-lived lover, and be reunited!"
"Yes, Sory! We definitely will!"
Sean's voice rose slightly with excitement.
"If this woman dies here today, in her own country, then the all-out war that Lord Hick desires will absolutely erupt! No power will be able to stop it! At that time, the entire continent of Aikall will tremble under our will, becoming our hunting ground and experimental field!"
At this point, the two looked at each other and saw in each other's eyes an undisguised, boundless excitement for power and the future, which could no longer be hidden and needed no hiding!
"Hehehe!!!"
A chilling, triumphant laugh emanated from the depths of their throats, echoing in the air thick with the smell of blood and burnt flesh, sounding particularly jarring and eerie.
Meanwhile, on the other side of Aikar, in a mountain range near the border of the Kingdom of Sant.
Two figures stood in a secluded, dense forest, gazing at the scene before them.
"I never expected that, five years later, we would be sent to this remote place, Aykar, to carry out a mission again."
Lilith took off her hood, looked at the somewhat familiar scenery, stretched lazily, and spoke with a touch of emotion.
"Hmph, speaking of which, Hick has never carried out a single routine mission since he was personally recruited into the Holy Temple by Vidis five years ago!"
This time, instead of doing any work himself, he used his high-level privileges to have us "rush back from outside to assist him"? What an arrogant attitude!
Hughes crossed his arms, complaining with a sour tone and a look of dissatisfaction on his face.
"Oh~?"
Lilith drawled out her words, a playful smile on her face as she turned to look at Hughes, her beautiful eyes gleaming with mischief.
"It seems that our Lord Hughes harbors quite a grudge against Lord Hick."
Hopefully, when you meet Lord Hick in person later, Lord Hughes will maintain this courage and repeat these words to his face.
As soon as Lilith finished speaking, Hughes almost jumped up on the spot like a cat whose tail had been stepped on!
He quickly coughed awkwardly to cover it up, while his eyes darted around unconsciously, as if worried that some pale figure might emerge from the shadows at any moment.
"Cough cough cough! You, you mustn't talk nonsense! I have no complaints! I'm just—I'm just stating the facts! Yes, stating the facts! Of course, we must strictly carry out Lord Vidis's orders!"
He tried to explain, but his tone clearly lacked confidence.
"Hmph, coward!"
Lilith rolled her eyes at Hughes with disdain and exposed his lie without any mercy.
"All you do is talk the talk."
"Don't bother looking, Sean isn't here. At least, his clone isn't here."
She added lazily, her tone certain.
"Huh? How did you know?"
Hughes looked at Lilith with some surprise and stopped his somewhat comical search.
He had witnessed Sean's elusive abilities firsthand; this vast forest could be considered the perfect hunting ground for him.
"Right now, all his mental energy and avatar consciousness are probably concentrated on that larger stage in the central part of the continent of Aikar," he said, keeping a close eye on the Eternal Tower and the Silent Forest. How could he possibly have the leisure to divert his attention to this "remote" border region where we are?"
Lilith brandished a uniquely shaped, shimmering high-grade communication stone from inside the sanctuary, a hint of smugness on her face.
"Furthermore—I came to Aikar to help Hick with his mission, shouldn't I have asked about the basic situation beforehand?"
Do you think everyone is like you, so scared by his name that you don't even dare to send a message first?
Upon hearing this, Hughes's face immediately showed a look of astonishment and embarrassment.
He was indeed—due to some kind of psychological trauma—completely unwilling to contact Hick to confirm the situation; he only wanted to grit his teeth, finish the mission, and leave as soon as possible.
Seeing Hughes's discomfiture, Lilith chuckled with pleasure, then vanished in a flash.
Hughes muttered a few words to himself and quickly followed.
The two level-three wizards from the Holy Temple were invited by Hick to prepare for this war between the wizards of Aikar!
He had already made preparations, just waiting for the "firewood" to arrive so he could complete that final, insane step!