You've found the Gusha-hime Knight, so put your hair up in a bun!

A dark purple light emerged from the crack, and the moment this aura appeared, everyone's expression changed drastically!

"abyss--?!"

The characteristics of this aura were so distinct that if it weren't for the specially made treasure chest blocking it, this concentration of abyssal aura would have instantly corrupted the surrounding ordinary people, turning them into twisted monsters.

"Your Majesty, please accept your death—!!!"

The minister's polite smile turned ferocious as he threw the high concentration of abyssal energy from the treasure chest at Rodel in front of him before his arms were severed by the guards!

"His Majesty!!"

On the other side, Kahn, who was closer to Rodel, changed his expression drastically. He instinctively wanted to rush forward to block the attack for Rodel, but was stopped by the moonlight shield that Arya raised in time.

At the same time, Kahn was horrified to discover that some of the nobles in the crowd were experiencing bizarre swelling of their bodies. The swelling ruptured their magnificent robes, revealing bluish-purple veins on their gradually becoming transparent flesh.

Clearly, these madmen have condensed abyssal energy into their bodies and are using themselves as human bombs in order to cause abyssal pollution in this place where important figures are gathered!

Kahn was almost in despair. Most of the people attending the First Princess's birthday banquet were powerful nobles. If the contamination spread, it would inevitably have an immeasurable impact on the entire empire!

Not everyone has the resolve to make a painful sacrifice. With their methods, the filth might not kill them temporarily, but if they want to survive, the most likely way is to join the abyss and transform into a demon.

boom--!

The deafening roar of the human contamination bombs seemed imminent, and given the current population density, it was highly unlikely that there would be many unharmed survivors.

On the stage, the minister who threw the abyssal energy at Rodel laughed wildly, but when he looked into Rodel's eyes, the smile on his face suddenly froze.

Those majestic golden eyes held none of the panic and anger he had expected; instead, they held only calm—the calm of having everything under control.

Brand couldn't understand why the other side could remain so calm when the plan had been perfectly executed and everyone on the field was supposed to be tainted.

Unless... he had foreseen this all along?!

Brand's pupils contracted as this unbelievable thought popped into his mind.

As if to prove his conjecture was correct, the next moment, an extremely dazzling golden light suddenly shone from an inconspicuous corner of the hall, like the rising sun, illuminating the entire venue with unparalleled brightness!

hum-

At that moment, everyone faintly heard hymns being sung in their ears, and enveloped in a holy golden light, a solemn angelic figure slowly descended into the air.

"Cleanse away all filth!"

With this authoritative pronouncement, holy golden light surged outwards like a tidal wave, irresistibly washing away the impure energy from the human bombs that were about to self-destruct.

Chapter 196 Xi Luo Subdues Demons, Overlord Protects the Nation (Part 2)

In the [Sanctuary of Judgment] and [Holy Angel] states, within the entire sanctuary encompassing the entire area, the purest holy golden light completely purifies all impurities within its range.

Even with such a high concentration of abyssal energy, Cecilia's divine qualities, which are no different from those of a divine messenger, could only be purified and disappear.

Looking at Cecilia in mid-air, Brand stared in shock with his bloodshot eyes. Before he could roar out, he heard a whooshing sound, and his hands were pulled away from his body, the blood splattering and staining the carpet red.

"How...how did you know our plan! Who betrayed us?!"

Despite the pain in his body, Brand stared at his "colleagues" with bloodshot eyes, as if he wanted to drag out a traitor and tear him apart alive.

Bang!

"Cough—!"

A powerful kick struck Brand in the back, squeezing his entire chest and making him feel suffocated, causing his vision to blur.

thump

A dull thud sounded, and Brand fell to the ground, only hissing sounds coming from his mouth.

“From the moment you planned to assassinate me in Maple Leaf Territory, your plans were destined to be exposed one by one and then destroyed by me.”

Looking down at Brand who had fallen to the ground, Shiloh sneered, "Perhaps before you go to hell, your master will come to join you first."

Shiloh's words caused Brand's face to contort into a grotesque grimace, his lips twisting into a sinister smile as he let out a hoarse laugh in a terrifying voice: "Hehehe... Hahaha—! Shiloh! You are hindering the future of the Empire!! You will definitely... die a horrible death—!!"

Just as Brand was uttering his venomous curse, Cecilia, who was in mid-air, frowned slightly and amplified the energy of the holy golden light, intensely burning Brand's soul, causing him to convulse in pain, and even blood-red cracks appeared on the surface of his skin.

"The ones who will die a horrible death are you beasts who have harmed countless lives."

Shiloh's eyes were icy. He felt no sympathy for these criminals who treated human life like dirt, who considered themselves world changers. He only wanted to dig out everything they knew and inflict endless suffering on them before letting them die a miserable death.

Just as the guards arrested the nobles who were acting as human bombs, Cecilia's expression changed. Her right hand, covered in golden armor, pointed at Brand, and a golden, hiltless sword shot out, aiming for his spine!

Pfft!

The sharp holy sword pierced Brand's body without any suspense, but at the same time, a dense black-purple aura broke through Cecilia's holy domain restriction and surged onto Brand's body!

"Be careful!! That's the power of a god!!!"

Cecilia gave a sharp shout, and the power of the Sanctuary instantly enveloped everyone, adding a divine shield to protect them from the filth.

"Evacuate immediately!"

The nobles present reacted quickly, grabbing their teleportation items and preparing to leave.

Brand, of course, had no ability to stop them; he simply stood there and let out a low, chilling laugh.

"Hehehe... Even if you can protect this place... you can't protect the entire capital!!"

After saying that, Brand suddenly looked up, revealing a swollen and eerie face stained with black and purple demonic energy. Then, the holy sword stuck in his spine trembled incessantly, and strands of black and purple patterns climbed upwards, causing the holy sword to emit a "hissing" corrosive sound.

The next moment, with a crisp "crack", the blade shattered, and dark purple abyssal demonic energy surged upward from Brand's pierced body, transforming into a dazzling demonic light that pierced through the building and soared into the night sky!

This demonic light acted like a signal flare, activating and awakening long-dormant demonic seeds throughout the entire imperial capital...

After casting that magical light, Brand seemed to have his life force drained away. His swollen body became shriveled, and all his flesh and blood seemed to have disappeared, leaving only skin and bones.

wow-

Rodel casually raised his hand, and transparent chains bound Brand, freezing him in place.

Rodel couldn't intercept the divine power just now, but he could still maintain Brand's current state until he could extract all the information from his brain.

"Now, it's up to you guys."

Rodel looked at Shiloh and Cecilia, nodded solemnly, and said, "Please, protect the people of the capital."

"I will obey your command."

After a moment's hesitation, Cecilia gave a knightly salute, then turned to look at Shiloh, her expression somewhat nervous.

Silo smiled slightly, ruffled Cecilia's hair, and said, "Don't worry, everything is still under control so far, isn't it?"

Cecilia was greatly comforted by Shiloh's calm expression. She nodded vigorously, all hesitation disappearing from her brow.

Just as the two were about to begin the ceremony, Rodel suddenly stopped Shiloh and asked, "The situation is urgent. You only need to answer one question to me—what do you intend to do about my two daughters?"

Shiloh paused slightly, but he had already thought of the answer to this question.

"I'll marry them both... Anyway, there's no law in the empire that forbids two people from marrying, is there?"

After saying that, Shiloh and Cecilia disappeared from the spot.

Rodel watched them leave, stroked his beard, and smiled with satisfaction.

For Rodel, Shiloh was also a child he had watched grow up, but in matters of the heart, he had never seemed to express any clear opinion, neither rejecting nor particularly wanting to agree.

However, Rodel had a clear understanding of his daughters. Apart from his second daughter, who had long harbored feelings for someone and was willing to give up her royal status to marry outside the family, his eldest and youngest daughters were clearly interested in Shiloh.

If one person is chosen, the other will inevitably be heartbroken. Due to the existence of the marriage agreement, Rodel cannot force his eldest daughter to get involved.

When the engagement was announced, it was the first time Rodel had ever seen Zeno, whose style was just like his own and who was like a tyrant on the battlefield, show such a despondent expression.

Zeno later left the capital and stayed on the front lines for several years, which was closely related to this incident.

But now things are better. Seeing that Shilo has this idea, Rodel is actually quite satisfied.

If a perfect ending can be achieved, why leave regrets?

Rodel held this idea when he was young, which is why he married three wives at the same time when he was still a prince.

only……

Rodel's eyes held a deep glint. Tonight's drama was far from over, and soon it would be clear who the loyal ministers and the treacherous ones were.

In the study not long ago, the conjecture raised by Shiloh came to mind, and Rodel felt a sharp pain in his heart.

If among his children there truly are those who collude with the abyss...

Rodel took a deep breath, and his sharp, majestic eyes suddenly became somewhat tired, like an aging lion, no longer as spirited as before.

Fortunately, Zeno and Otivia have been cleared of suspicion so far.

No matter who it is, colluding with the Abyss is intolerable.

On the rooftop of the venue, Shiloh and Cecilia stood hand in hand, their eyes slightly closed, sensing the flow of energy within each other.

The Yin and Yang energies formed a cycle within their bodies. At this moment, they seemed to be enveloped in an invisible cocoon. Their long-term dual cultivation had brought the harmony between Shiloh and Cecilia's bodies and souls to its peak.

Cecilia's sanctuary could not cover the entire massive imperial capital, but if she activated the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture and entered the state of selflessness together with Shilo, the increased range due to the fusion of Yin and Yang would at least ensure the safety of most of the people.

Over the past two days, Shiloh and Cecilia have practiced many times and have become quite proficient in using Yin and Yang in this aspect.

Cecilia lay on top of Shiloh, crossed her arms over his chest, and hugged him tightly.

Holy light extended from Cecilia's body, forming ribbons of light that wrapped around Shiloh's body and merged into his flesh.

Because Shiloh also possesses the blessing of the [Divine Messenger] and has the same top-tier divine trait adaptability as Cecilia, she can easily accept the divine energy emanating from Cecilia.

The operation of the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture is led by Xiluo. Therefore, at this moment, Cecilia slowly transferred her power to Xiluo along the circulation formed in her body.

As the powers merged, Cecilia's figure gradually became ethereal. Before long, she transformed into a phantom-like spirit, wrapping her arms around Shiloh's neck and clinging to his back. Meanwhile, the divine golden armor she wore in her [Holy Angel] state appeared on Shiloh's body.

"Whoosh—such surging power..."

Shiloh took a deep breath, and Cecilia's power surged into his body. Under the effect of the Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture, Shiloh did not feel any discomfort. On the contrary, he felt as if he could control the power of the [Erosion Realm Step] as if it were his own arm.

Currently, the two are in a very mysterious state, different from their usual dual cultivation; they are now in a different state of mutual fusion.

Under these circumstances, their strength could vaguely reach the top of the [Erosion Realm Steps].

Xi Luo slowly opened his eyes; at this moment, his dark pupils had been dyed crimson gold by the holy light.

If Cecilia's divine qualities lean towards the warmth and inclusiveness of the God of Light in saving humanity, then she is like the clear morning sunlight.

So the divine qualities of Shiro are the thunderous wrath of the God of Light to cleanse evil, and the blazing sun at noon to scorch filth!

"【Sanctuary of Judgment】!"

With a sharp shout from Xi Luo, a dazzling golden light shot straight into the sky from his body. The intense golden light turned the night into day, and the enormous field that unfolded from him actually enveloped the entire capital city and even included part of the suburbs.

Golden, flowing light barriers rose from the edge of the area, and the various sacred and magnificent murals that meandered on them seemed to come alive, all turning their gaze toward the imperial capital.

Shortly after Brand self-destructed and launched the demonic signal flare, all the demons, demons, and traitors lurking in the capital city sprang into action, beginning this long-planned upheaval.

The demonic seed that parasitizes pets, plants, or maggots in sewers with low resistance instantly awakens, takes over the host's consciousness, and transforms into a terrifying monster within seconds!

After the demonic seed awakens, it needs a large amount of flesh and blood to evolve. So these flesh-hungry demons turn their attention to the people around them, opening their crimson and twisted maws to tear apart and devour these people who are so delicious in their eyes!

boom!

"Everyone! Evacuate this way—!!"

However, a bullet accurately struck the monster's head, and the specially treated bullet harvested the lives of ordinary monsters like cutting straw.

The current turmoil was not unexpected by Xiluo. The Blackthorn Flower, which had been ordered to guard various parts of the capital city, took measures to deal with the situation as soon as the turmoil broke out. They evacuated the surrounding people in an orderly manner and cleared out the monsters that appeared.

Meanwhile, Ruby and Moen, who came out of the stadium, also joined the battle to protect the people, but they were dealing with the more troublesome demons.

These demons have been hiding in the capital city for many years and are extremely powerful enemies.

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Of course, the demons Ruby and Moen were only left to deal with at the mid-level; as for the high-level demons—

Boom!!!

The ground shook violently, and several cracks snaked out from the center of the rising smoke and dust. A high-level demon didn't even have time to howl in pain before the flames on its body, which were said to be inextinguishable, gradually disappeared, and its entire body turned into charred charcoal, shattering into pieces on the ground.

Zeno released his grip on the demon's head, looked with delight at the golden half-finger gauntlet on his hand, and nodded in satisfaction.

At that moment, Zeno thought, "How could there be such a good man in the world?"—except for the annoying fact that he was unwilling to submit to her.

The birthday gift that Shiloh gave Zeno was a pair of epic-grade half-finger gauntlets. In addition to their tough and durable material, the protective auras [Exorcism] and [Exorcism] attached to them were even more powerful.

【Exorcism】 can greatly enhance the user's physical attributes, enabling Zeno to unleash faster, fiercer, and more powerful punches.

【Exorcise Evil】 can greatly enhance the user's extraordinary abilities, making Zeno's spellcasting faster and more powerful.

In short, the left punch deals high damage, and the right punch deals high damage.