The bard fantasized again.

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"They escaped."

The deputy summarized and reported the situation.

But in fact, all of this had already been observed by Leon of the Dragon Government:
"I'm not blind."

"So... well, how do we deal with the chaos in the city now?"

"After the citizens have picked up all the money on the ground, we will arrange for the sanitation workers to clean the streets again—we'll talk about that after the city gates are repaired. Anyway, the parade will eventually pass through Longwei Pass."

In short, don't let it affect tonight's "Double Moon Feast."

"But……"

Do I need to repeat myself a second time?

The deputy examined the "Guide Excerpts" in his hand, which listed various scandals of the lord, and was momentarily unsure whether the other party still had any influence in decision-making.

However, even stepping down requires a parliamentary vote.

The other party is currently an open lord, so of course I must obey their orders:

"I understand."

After his deputy left the government building, Leon was left alone in the large conference room.

He slumped onto a stone chair, wearily pinching his brow.

He had just sighed when a woman's projection suddenly flashed before his eyes.

Upon seeing the other person's face clearly, Leon couldn't help but say:
"What are you doing here? Is this some kind of victor's mockery?"

"It's also to keep an eye on you, so that you don't go outside the city and attack them."

Stella glanced at Leon, seeing that he was only somewhat tired, but not dejected, and calmly said,
"I never expected things to develop to this point."

She was referring to Leon's career as a public lord.

Leon snorted coldly:
"At this point, is there any point in telling these 'half-man lies'? Don't the Dreamers claim to be able to foresee the future through dreams? You probably saw the situation clearly a long time ago."

"It's not about predicting the future."

Stella clarified,

"It is about estimating the future from the interwoven past and present, from this known information."

"Is there a difference?"

"Without a past, or if the past has changed, or if there are unobservable things blocking the way, then the future cannot be seen."

Stella explained after a moment of contemplation,

In my opinion, he only has two futures.

Leave Longjincheng with my help seven days ago, or accept your deal.

But he actually didn't choose either of them—

From beginning to end, I offered him no direct assistance in his departure. At most, I promised to shelter the tavern so he wouldn't have to worry about anything.

But he used Long Jincheng to make everyone he met become an asset in his departure, paving a path that I could not fathom.

This was neither in my plan nor in yours.

"So you mean he's someone whose fate cannot be fathomed?" Leon nodded.

“What I mean is that he might bring about an equally unpredictable outcome for us and for His Highness—to find a new way out for us.”

"So this is considered a truce?"

"I didn't say that."

You'd better not say that.

Leon chuckled softly, but it made Stella frown.

This was not because his attitude made Stella feel provoked.

Rather, it was years of interaction that gave her a deep understanding of the Lionheart Lord's character.

He is a sworn breaker.

But he was also a paladin.

Such a frivolous expression would never appear on his face.

He rarely even swears.

Unless they are genuinely angry.

'Leon' let out a long sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and transformed back into the shapeshifter's form:

"Because I can't make these decisions for Lord Lionheart—you should talk to him yourself."

Stella could not accurately predict Don Qi's future.

This means that she also could not have foreseen the changes that others would make because of Tang Qi:

"Where did he go?"

"They're probably waiting for him on his escape route, hoping to intercept him?"

"Did he guess that Tang Qi would be able to escape?"

The shapeshifter spread its hands and said regretfully:
"Although he couldn't guess it, I've heard him mention it—"

'Although I don't know what choice the poet will make, I don't think he's as simple as he seems. If he's unwilling to accept this deal, he'll successfully leave Longjincheng.'

"With me as the last line of defense, there's no way things can go wrong."

At this point, Stella heard the shapeshifter's name and then laughed mockingly.
"Our lord is always like this, never underestimating his opponents, and always trying to be as thorough as possible in every aspect—"

So if you want to explain these things to him, it's best to go over there now.

However, considering the determination of this 'Oathbreaker'.

I think it's too late.

After all, when he goes mad, he shows no mercy even to his own monarch.

……

Although the carriage roof was blown off and landed in the city, it did not prevent Tang Qi and his group from traveling through Longwei Pass normally.

Bumping along the dirt road, just as they were about to leave the territory of Longjin City, Anbi suddenly exclaimed in surprise, spotting several familiar figures in the crowd in the distance:

"It's my sister, David Hogg, and the Chuck family!"

As she spoke, she was about to jump off the train and run towards her relatives and friends.

But Tang Qi pulled him back into the car.

The little girl looked at Tang Qi with a somewhat aggrieved expression:

Shouldn't we go find them?

Tang Qi sighed and gently shook his head:
"As a beastman, you are destined to be arrested regardless of the circumstances. It has nothing to do with whether Leon steps down or not. And if he wants to target me, he will definitely use you as a pretext—"

So staying by my side and leaving together is the safest thing for you.”

"But, but..."

Ambi felt her eyes welling up with tears and trembling.

Looking at the crowd, waving goodbye to them, and walking further and further away—she had known this outcome all along.

It twitched its nose and responded timidly.

"Ambi isn't ready to leave home yet."

She really misses her sister.

"It's just a temporary departure. Think of it as a trip, okay?"

Tang Qi knew that she was, after all, still just a young girl.

"Don't you also feel bored at home and want to go on an adventure? Come play with your brother for a while, and we'll come back later."

At least we should wait until this little girl can turn her animalistic nature into her own and become capable of standing on her own and protecting herself and Catherine.

Ambi understood that this was a choice made out of necessity.

It's just that I still need to adjust to all of this emotionally.
"Brother Tang Qi, you mustn't lie to people."

"Hook?"

"it is good!"

Her mood improved somewhat after she took the little girl's little finger in hers.

"Where do we go next?"

Chenxi suddenly asked in her mind's eye.

"Let me think about it..."

Tang Qi was just wondering whether he should continue on to the north or turn around and head south.

Huddled inside his hood, the exhausted little dragon suddenly cried out in surprise:
"Ugh!"

The sudden sound forced him to abandon all thoughts and abruptly look towards the front of the carriage—

"That is?"

The others also saw the obstacle ahead.
"one person?"

"It's a lion."

Tang Qi gritted his teeth, confirming the other party's identity—

He was a knight whose mane was gray with age, yet he was still clad in thick, black plate armor, his greatsword planted firmly in the dirt road, standing proudly in the middle of the avenue to see him off.

He seemed somewhat tired, his chest heaving as he breathed heavily in the biting autumn wind.

But he remained silent, rigid and solemn, almost freezing the early autumn into a cold winter.

Under the clear blue sky and the rising sun, his pitch blackness seemed so striking.

Such an evil spirit.

Like a lion that has been lying in wait for a long time.

After a long struggle, the disguise of civilization is finally about to be torn off.

He brandishes his claws, sharp as ever, untouched by the passage of time.

Tear everything in front of him to shreds.

"Leon Lionheart".

Why is he here?
Did Stella fail to keep him?

Just from the other person's gaze, cold sweat instantly soaked through Tang Qi's entire body.

He quickly applied the [Restoration Glue] to Chenxi's ankles and palms, helping her recover from the injuries caused by releasing spiritual light and slashing at the city gate.

The three horses pulling the cart also noticed the obstacle ahead.

Overwhelmed by fear, they suddenly let out a hiss, their once strong and powerful legs twitching uncontrollably, and they collapsed to their knees with a thud.

In the midst of the stumble, Tang Qi quickly helped Anbi to duck into the back of the carriage:

"Chenxi, are you confident?"

"With my current physical condition... I have no chance of winning."

"Buy as much time as possible and wait for Stella to come to our rescue."

"it is good."

As soon as she heard the call, Chenxi stepped down from the carriage. She removed her shield, gripped the broken sword in both hands, and trembled uncontrollably from the shock in her soul.

Is that the passion to face challenges?

Or fear?

She could no longer tell the difference.

But all that could be seen was the shadow of the black knight in the distance, which seemed to be dissipating and leaking out—

The thin black mist, like a jet-black fire serpent, clung to the knight's legs and torso. It transformed into armor burning with black flames, a tattered and fluttering cloak, until finally enveloping his head.

The aura surrounding him, spanning dozens of meters, was suddenly engulfed by black flames, as if all the light had been burned away.

Leon blended into the darkness, revealing only his pair of bloodthirsty, scarlet eyes.

Tang Qi recognized him.

That evil light must be possessed by a legendary [Oathbreaker].

"【Supreme Saint Slash】!"

Without hesitation, Chenxi strode forward, the force of the wind generated beneath his leg armor whipping up a cloud of dust.

In an instant, the sword, gleaming with golden light, tore through the wind, leaving a brilliant golden trail in the morning glow, like a crescent moon, as it slashed fiercely at the black armor—

But when it came into contact with the dark fog, it was as if it was swept into darkness. The halo lasted for a moment and then disappeared without a trace!

Leon said softly:
"【Supreme Saint Slash】".

He drew his greatsword and slashed skyward.

"【Silver Light Sharp Words】!"

Tang Qi suddenly shouted out short syllables, attempting to use a flash of silver light to block the trajectory of the sword.

But the black flames enveloping the sword's edge instantly burned away the flowing halo of light.

The moment it was pulled out from the ground, black flames burst forth.

It swallowed the dawn and split her entire body in two—

The dark sword light hidden within the blade even stretched all the way towards the carriage in the distance!

Tang Qi picked up Anbi and threw himself to the side without regard for anything else.

"Boom!"

The sound of a carriage shattering and a wild horse neighing filled my ears!
But just as he was about to get up, that dark, misty, evil light brazenly entered his field of vision.

All he saw was a pair of eyes flashing with a scarlet halo!

"Screw you!"

Shattered Stone, Shyvana, and Honk—everyone understood that the knight before them was the biggest obstacle to their departure.

They could only charge towards Leon after dodging the sword flashes.

However, the black flames emanating from the opponent's body expanded outwards and then exploded in all directions.

The massive shockwave left them powerless to resist, and they were sent flying backwards amidst cries of pain.

The black mist scorched their skin, and amidst their cries of pain, Leon continued to softly chant:

"【Supreme Saint Slash】".

"【Defensive Sword Dance】!"

As the sword light descended, Tang Qi suddenly began to sing a song, and the same dark blade light instantly surrounded him.

"Ok?"

Leon felt the greatsword in his hand suddenly pause for a moment, and with a "clang", the sparks that flew out clearly indicated that his sword blade had been deflected!

He held nothing back, and therefore never considered that his strike might be deflected—

【Defensive Sword Dance】: Use 'Poet's Inspiration' to encourage yourself and perfectly defend against any attack that comes at you and targets you.

Since the log says it was a 'perfect' defense, there is no possibility of error.

Before Tang Qi could breathe a sigh of relief, he felt the 'Snake Kiss' in his hand shatter with a bang, as if it could not withstand the enormous force.

He then realized that the weapon had taken the brunt of the damage for him.

But this meant that he had no chance of resisting anymore—

Bloodstains streamed from his crimson eyes, yet he did not hesitate to swing his sword:
"【Supreme Saint Slash】".

Come on, you son of a bitch!
Tang Qi tried to struggle, but his sense of alertness reminded him that there was no way to avoid it.

But as Iu emerged from his hood and stood in front of him...

He noticed that the dark sword suddenly paused.

The other party hesitated.

"Roar!!!"

The brief pause gave Xiaolong a chance to breathe.

The repulsive force exploded before Leon's eyes, only to be completely swallowed up by the thick, dark fog.

Fortunately, Tang Qi reacted quickly, grabbing Yi Wu and fleeing into the distance, causing the slow-falling sword strike to miss its mark.

"I didn't expect it to be this troublesome."

Leon sighed, glanced at Tang Qi who had fled to the side and picked up Houk's two axes, and finally stopped his attack.
"You are indeed stranger and more bizarre than I imagined."

Tang Qi thought that his motivation should be able to sustain him for three more [Guardian Sword Dance].

However, he also knew that someone at the opponent's level would have at least fifteen spell slots available for slashing attacks, so he couldn't help but spit out:

"Damn it, this is unreasonable."

"Bearing a gift from ancient times? Or a chosen one of some god?"

Unable to discern the truth, Leon could only hesitate and say...

"So I don't want to cause trouble for nothing—hand over that little dragon to me, and I'll compensate you for your losses."

Following his fingertip, Tang Qi looked at his companions who were all collapsed beside him.

Apart from Chenxi, who was split in two and struggled to stand up on his strange half-body, the other three people, although they extinguished the black flames all over their bodies, seemed to have suffered a severe mental blow, and kept struggling on the ground, clutching their heads.

Anbi was just frightened, but Kuru simply lay on the ground and pretended to be dead...

and many more?

Did they get a little closer together?
"Since you wanted to kill it so badly, why did you hold back just now?" Tang Qi suddenly asked.

"Delaying time is pointless."

Leon saw through his thoughts.

"three two--"

He started counting the seconds.

"I think it's still meaningful. [Short-distance driving]!"

Tang Qi chanted a spell and hurriedly fled towards his teammates.

Leon was about to strike him in the back with his sword.

But as Tang Qi was tap dancing, he suddenly twisted his waist in a strange way, easily avoiding the unexpected slash, and then moved quickly to the side of the carriage as if skiing.

Leon was about to swing his sword again when an invisible repulsive force suddenly blocked him and Tang Qi.

He understood that a thick barrier had already formed between him and the other person—

Fifth Ring Spell, [Force Field Wall]:
Nothing can pass through a force wall by physical means.

The Force Wall is immune to all damage and cannot be dispelled by [Dispel Magic], but the sixth-circle spell [Disintegrate] can destroy it instantly.

The force wall can extend into the etheric plane, thus blocking travel through the wall to enter the etheric plane.

Stella.

He sighed, realizing that the sword dance he had just performed had caused him to miss the best opportunity.

As the force field wall was pulled up, Stella, who had moved several people to the side of the carriage, inevitably had to interrupt her focus on [Advanced Invisibility].

"Meow meow."

She drew a magic circle around the carriage while exchanging pleasantries with him.
"Tang Qi left you something."

Leon and Tang Qi hesitated for a moment, then saw a construct eyeball fly in from nowhere, its two small hands carrying a sandalwood box, which was handed to Leon.

Tang Qi immediately recognized what kind of box it was and suddenly realized:

"That's right, it was specially left for you. Why don't you open it and take a look?"

Leon did not have the scroll for the [Disintegration] spell.

This means that for the next 10 minutes, while the force field wall surrounds Tang Qi and his companions in a semi-circular shape, he will be unable to do anything to them.

Without a doubt, in terms of individual combat alone, he was far superior to the newborn Stella before him.

The spellcaster is not a warrior.

You don't even have to fight yourself head-on.

They always manage to create unparalleled advantages for themselves through unorthodox magic, leaving their opponents helpless.

"So you plan to draw a [teleportation array] within the force field wall and take them away, is that right?"

"Any questions?"

Stella answered matter-of-factly.
"I can't beat you anyway."

Do you know what the consequences of this will be?

"Will you be like a helpless husband, watching us leave without being able to do anything about it?" Tang Qi spread his hands.

Finally, I have time to use my words.

"You can ask that shapeshifter about my thoughts. I mistook him for you just now, and I'm too lazy to repeat myself."

Stella yawned and finally finished drawing the magic circle.

Tang Qi then realized why Leon was able to appear outside the city.

And Leon was indeed helpless.

He could only dispel the black mist from his body, open the box in his hand, and see that inside was a piece of parchment:

"So this is... a fair contract? Oh, right, how did you invalidate the contract?"

"Please see my signature."

As soon as Tang Qi finished speaking, the space around the carriage suddenly became distorted.

In the blink of an eye, everyone vanished from their spot.

Leon had no choice but to turn his attention to the signature section.

I only noticed it after the word "Meow Meow"...

That damned bard drew the middle finger.

"Fuck you."

Leon's lips twitched involuntarily.

(End of this chapter)