bookpower Chapter 474: Come to the Capital—You’re Definitely Not Getting Any Sweet Deal
Chapter 474: Come to the Capital—You’re Definitely Not Getting Any Sweet Deal
Just as the First Prince reeled in shock, the sound of approaching footsteps suddenly echoed through the night.Viktor glanced up to see Lia and Gwen hurrying toward them with urgent strides.
Behind Gwen followed a hooded demon hunter whose identity Viktor immediately recognized through certain... distinctive physical characteristics.
At this moment, Lia surveyed the dispirited nobles scattered around the courtyard before her gaze inevitably drifted toward the nearby elves.
Witnessing this nightmarish scene, her brow furrowed with deep concern as confusion clouded her features:
"What in heaven's name has happened here?"
She could clearly observe several elves writhing in sudden, inexplicable agony.
She recalled that thunderous earthquake moments earlier—as if the very earth itself had erupted in righteous fury.
Sharp-witted Lia detected the unmistakable scent of monumental crisis unfolding.
But Viktor offered no response to Lia's concerns, merely standing motionless while calling out with characteristic calm:
"Cocotte."
"Coming, coming!"
Accompanied by a cheerful girlish voice drifting from above, a fluffy, ethereal white cloud descended gracefully from the midnight sky.
Cocotte cast a sympathetic glance toward the elves collapsed in agony nearby, her lips pursing with genuine sorrow:
Collecting herself, she addressed Viktor with growing concern:
"It appears our people have encountered serious trouble... What would you have me do?"
Viktor gazed into the distance as if monitoring some unseen threat.
Upon hearing Cocotte's inquiry, he responded with chilling indifference:
"Take Lia away. Bring her somewhere safe."
She stood frozen in complete bewilderment, her eyes trembling as they searched Viktor's impassive features:
"Viktor... what are you saying?"
"Yes, Mr. Viktor—what exactly do you mean by this?"
Upon hearing Viktor's intention to remove Lia from the scene, panic seized the remaining nobles' hearts.
Their faces drained of color as they protested with desperate urgency:
"Your sister's life matters, civilians' lives matter—but don't our noble lives matter too?"
"We also deserve protection!"
Viktor completely ignored the surrounding nobles' frantic protests, addressing only Lia with unwavering composure:
"Exactly what I said."
Lia opened her mouth to argue further, but suddenly felt overwhelming fatigue crash over her like a tidal wave.
She collapsed backward, lacking even the energy to complete a single sentence.
Her eyes fluttered open hazily, eyelids growing impossibly heavy.
Lia struggled desperately to keep her eyes open, fighting against the magical slumber.
"Brother..."
Only after Lia had completely succumbed to slumber did Viktor turn around, fixing Gwen with an expressionless stare.
"Gwen, coordinate with the demon hunters. Escort these nobles and elves to the central square immediately."
Even if Viktor could cast teleportation magic, transporting so many people would require enormous magical reserves.
Therefore, their only option was the palace's central square.
Gwen nodded with grim determination, accepting Viktor's command without question.
She swiftly drew her blade, raising it toward the heavens while issuing sharp orders:
"Everyone—follow me and evacuate this area immediately!"
The other demon hunters sprang into action—Viktor's commands were absolute.
They began herding the nobles toward safety.
Fortunately, residents throughout the middle district had already been evacuated—most had likely gathered in the central square by now.
The First Prince stood transfixed, watching Viktor orchestrate this massive evacuation with military precision.
Finally, the First Prince watched as Viktor turned toward him, those penetrating eyes sweeping over both him and his mother.
"Your Highness, please depart with the Empress immediately."
"You may join the others at the central square to help protect civilians—but the coming battle is far beyond your capabilities."
The First Prince started to protest, but Claudia beside him nodded without hesitation, firmly grasping his arm and pulling him away.
Only after their departure did Cocotte survey their surroundings.
But quickly, she straightened with renewed seriousness:
"Viktor..."
"Can you truly handle this alone?"
"The plan remains unchanged, Cocotte."
"Ensure the other council members are prepared."
Hearing Viktor's response, Cocotte nodded decisively.
Turning back one final time, she addressed Viktor:
She patted the clouds beneath her, rising toward the heavens while preparing to spirit Lia to safety.
Just before departure, Cocotte cast one last concerned glance at Viktor:
"You can manage this yourself, right?"
"We'll wait for your return in a safe place."
Without awaiting Viktor's response, Cocotte activated her magical power.
Viktor gazed upward at that vanishing white speck, maintaining perfect silence.
After a full thirty minutes passed, absolutely no trace of living presence remained except for them.
Vega perched on Viktor's shoulder, covering her beak with one wing while yawning with casual indifference.
"In the end, it's just the two of us left, Viktor."
"Yes."
Viktor stared into the empty wasteland ahead with profound intensity:
"Originally, I intended to prepare longer—but unfortunately, that cunning little deity didn't grant me such luxury."
"You calculated his every move from beginning to end, yet won't permit him to return the favor?"
Vega observed with leisurely amusement as Viktor responded with cold indifference:
"Precisely."
"However, he certainly never calculated that the trouble he prepared for me is exactly what I've been anticipating."
[Connection Successful—]
[MP: 99999999/99999999]
Behind Viktor, windcoats of five distinct colors erupted into supernatural flames—torrents of blazing light in five different hues shooting toward the heavens.
Heaven collapsing, earth splitting apart.
"My apologies."
"Right now, you cannot emerge yet."
BOOM!
[War Magic—Five Thousand Wide Area Domain]
Viktor felt no surprise. He observed that health bar extending across thousands of miles and narrowed his eyes with predatory focus.
Viktor's gaze slowly descended, settling upon this monster's designation and power level.
[Earth Disaster—Urano]
lv70—
"My dear companion."
"This will be our most glorious battle yet."
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