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Aurora pointed diagonally above her and said nonchalantly:
"My arm is exactly in this position, but it's already completely magically out of control. It's been studied for countless years, and it's completely useless."
"Well, since you said so, then whatever you want to do is fine."
"Get behind me"
After Shangguan Wen said this, Alpha and the other girls also came behind him so as not to affect our master's operation.
Jack Nelson sneered. Every facility here was built by him and he knew very well how powerful their defense and self-destruction devices were.
"Wait, what do you want to do? Are you trying to break the self-destruct mechanism of the Holy Land Gate? Hahaha, have you gone crazy even when death is imminent?"
Shangguan Wenbu ignored the other party, took a few steps forward, set up a defensive barrier in front of Alpha and the other women, stepped hard at the space in front that was constantly collapsing, and punched forward.
"Borrowing Strength - A Serious Punch (Fake)"
A large hole hundreds of meters in diameter was created in the entire collapsed space. The impact force went straight into the sky, splitting the clouds in the sky into two halves.
As this punch was thrown, the self-destruct device inside the Holy Land Gate seemed to have encountered an unprecedented challenge. The cracks that were originally spreading rapidly stopped spreading at this moment, as if time was forcibly distorted at this moment.
Jack Nelson's smile froze on his face. He looked at the scene in disbelief. The self-destruct mechanism that he designed himself and should have been indestructible seemed so fragile under Shangguan Wen's punch.
"This...how is this possible?!"
He muttered to himself, his voice filled with disbelief and fear.
Shangguan Wen retracted his fist, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and a confident light flashed in his eyes.
"Nothing is impossible, Baldy. Your technology may be advanced, but in the face of absolute power, it is nothing more than a paper tiger."
At this time, the interior of the Holy Land Gate had been destroyed, and the remaining river water continued to flow down along the hole.
"Shangguan Wen, you are awesome!"
Aurora shouted excitedly. Although her arm, which was caused by the outburst of magic, was disabled, the fire of hope in her heart was ignited by this attack.
Now she is a body of thought. Her original body was destroyed and her soul was also incomplete, but with a strong supporter like Shangguan Wen, she believes that she will soon have a new body and her damaged soul will be restored.
Alpha took a deep breath. She once again saw the tip of the iceberg of Shangguan Wen's strength. With just one punch, he was able to split the heaven and earth. He was like a legendary god. No, my Lord Shadow Shangguan Wen is a god!
Alexia and other girls were even more stunned. Their mouths were so big that a watermelon could fit in them. They thought Shangguan Wen was going to use ancient relics to break the deadlock, but they never expected that he would use his fists. It turned out that swordsmanship and magic were Shangguan Wen's weakest points, and he was best at physical skills.
Delta cheered and jumped up, then jumped directly behind Shangguan Wen, head to head, and said coquettishly:
"Boss is the best, I want to learn too, teach me, Boss"
"This is simple. Just focus your strength on your right or left fist, condense it, refine it, control it, and then release it."
Alexia and the other girls had their mouths twitching. Hey, hey, it’s so easy to say no, but I can’t do it.
Shangguan Wen smiled faintly, as if he had anticipated their reaction. He patted Delta's head gently, motioning her to get off his back first. Then he turned around and faced the crowd, his eyes gleaming with a gentle yet profound light.
"What you see is merely a manifestation of strength. Taijutsu isn't just about explosive muscle and skill; it's also about the heart and will. To truly master it, you must constantly challenge and surpass your own limits."
Shangguan Wen's words were like a spring breeze, inspiring and thought-provoking. Alexia and the others couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and admiration. They began to realize that Shangguan Wen's rise to leadership wasn't just due to his extraordinary strength, but also to his profound understanding and unwavering pursuit of power.
"Take Jack Nelson with you and leave here first. We can talk about the rest later."
After activating the teleportation magic circle, Shangguan Wen and others left the damaged sanctuary gate and returned to the Lindblom stronghold in the city, where they began to interrogate Jack Nelson.
Under the hypnosis of magic, all the information about his status and position in the cult, the contact methods of his faction, and the round table meetings attended by other Knights of the Round Table were revealed to Shangguan Wen and others without reservation.
"It's really cunning. Every Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Round Table meeting was displayed using a magic video at the seat with the corresponding name. And they were all incomplete. There was Ruslan, the unknown seat, Nilsson, the eleventh seat, Petrus, the tenth seat, Mordred, the fifth seat, Fenrir, and Loki, the unknown seat. The others were gone."
Alpha said with great satisfaction:
"Shadow, this is already very good. We won't put all our eggs in one basket. We now have new directions and clues for investigation."
Shangguan Wen took Alpha's hand, then placed it against her cheek, and said softly, "
"There's no need to fight so hard. The Diabolos Cult is trapped in a jar. There's no way they can escape."
Alpha gently patted the back of Shangguan Wen's hand, his eyes flashing with determination and gratitude:
"Shadow, I know what you mean, but we can't let our guard down. The strength of the [Cult of Diabolos] cannot be underestimated. With this information, we must take advantage of this opportunity to eradicate them in one fell swoop. At the very least, we must destroy the Nilsson faction. We can't let this faction be taken over by other Knights of the Round Table and continue with their inhumane and evil experiments! To prevent more victims from being killed."
Chapter 96: Disposal Plans for the Royal Families of the Continent
"Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon...please introduce each of you to these newcomers."
Alpha looked at the four daughters of Alexia, and the latter introduced themselves. They all belonged to the same organization [Shadow Garden], but there was a hierarchy among them, and the four daughters of Alexia were all newcomers.
Judith suddenly pointed at her nose and said:
"Wait, when did I join Shadow Garden? I'm from another world and a believer in the Earth Mother Goddess."
Alpha smiled as if enjoying the spring breeze and said:
"Miss Jutis, without the identity of Shadow Garden, you probably wouldn't survive long in this strange other world. Especially if the Diabolos Cult knew you were from another world, they would stop at nothing to capture you alive and torture you for everything about the other world."
Jutis shuddered. It was true that she was the Sword Saint who believed in the Mother Earth, but in this unfamiliar foreign world, the Mother Earth could not respond to her as a believer, and the power that belonged to her own world could not be used in this foreign world. Joining the [Shadow Garden] was the best choice.
"Um, sorry."
Alpha nodded in satisfaction. A man of insight is a true hero. Judith is no fool.
Alexia interrupted:
"Wait a minute, Sid."
"No. 667, when working, you should call me Lord Shadow or Boss. Have you forgotten the newbie rules?"
Faced with Alpha's powerful pressure, Alexia couldn't help but take a few steps back and her face suddenly became tense. Shangguan Wen had mentioned it to her, but after they had an intimate relationship, she completely forgot that work is work and rest is rest.
"Sorry, sorry, I meant, Lord Shadow, what is the ultimate goal of our [Shadow Garden]?"
Alpha repeated the goal of [Shadow Garden]:
"Hmph, naturally, it's to destroy the [Diabolos Cult] and unify the world. Shadow said, ["If you don't take what Heaven gives you, you will suffer the consequences; if you don't act when the time comes, you will suffer the consequences."] After destroying the enemy, [Shadow Garden] will have the ability to unify the world, so it's natural to do so. Don't forget, the [Black Rose] Gate has already brought dangers from another world to this one. Currently, goblins have appeared, and no one knows what will happen next. Does No. 667 think Midgard can resist? Or does he mean to say that [Shadow Garden] will help Midgard unify the world?"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the members of [Shadow Garden] except Ross, Kreya, and Jutis glared at Alexia. What level was Midgar worthy of being compared with our Lord Shangguan Wen?
Alexia felt the piercing gazes from everyone around her, her heart shuddering. She quickly lowered her head, realizing her words might have touched a nerve. She took a deep breath, striving to sound resolute and sincere. "My Lord Shadow, I do not mean to belittle the ambitions of Shadow Garden, nor do I harbor unrealistic fantasies about Midgard. I simply... I simply want to ensure that our actions have a more solid foundation and widespread support. After all, unifying the world is no easy task; it requires sophisticated planning and unlimited resources."
"and,"
Alexia mustered up the courage to continue, "Although Midgard appears weak at present, it possesses a long history and rich cultural heritage. Perhaps it can provide us with unexpected assistance in some areas. For example, their technology, culture, or some undiscovered power. If we can skillfully utilize these resources, perhaps our journey to Shadow Garden will be smoother."
After hearing this, Alpha raised his lips into a playful smile, his gaze lingering on Alexia for a moment. What she said was really nice. How could she not know what Midgard had? The whole country was infiltrated like a sieve.
As for technology, it's even more ridiculous. Which one isn't the knowledge that Ita obtained from another world based on the Shadow of Our Lord and moved to this world for research and use? As for culture, it's even more nonsense. The undiscovered power is nothing more than the ancient relics that have not yet been found and cracked, but how powerful are these?
"Number 667, you and I know the situation in Midgard. Telling the truth will hurt the feelings of our colleagues. We are also aware of your concerns about your country, but you must remember that you are first number 667 of [Shadow Garden], and then Alexia Midgar, the second princess of Midgard. If you want to withdraw, I don't mind sealing your memory and letting you leave!"
Faced with Alpha's relentless pressure and Shangguan Wen's acquiescence, Alexia finally understood that Shadow Garden was not Midgard's Shadow Garden, but Shangguan Wen's powerful private army, whose actions were guided by Shangguan Wen's will...
"I'm sorry, Master No. 1, but as the princess of Midgar, I want to know how you and my Lord Shadow plan to deal with Midgar."
This was what Alexia was most worried about. Ross also looked over. She could ignore her backstabbing mother, but she had to be responsible for protecting her father.
"If you obey, you will just have to spend more money to support me. But if you don't obey, you will die of illness!"
Shangguan Wen looked at Alexia, and there was no kindness and love in his eyes as before, but indifference and ruthlessness.
"Alexia, you are my woman, but so are Alpha and the others. I must be responsible for Shadow Garden. Their members have entrusted their lives to me, and I will entrust my life to them as well. Don't call me cruel. As a superior, I can be very ruthless sometimes."
Alexia turned pale with fear. It was the first time she saw Shangguan Wen's ruthless side.
Alexia's lips trembled slightly. She tried to find even a trace of past tenderness in Shangguan Wen's eyes, but she only saw bottomless coldness and determination.
She realized that the man before her, though once her support, had now become an insurmountable 0.2 wall between her and her home. "So, my parents, my sister..."
Alexia's voice was as thin as a thread, and each word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of her throat.
"Will they also die of illness like everyone else?"
Shangguan Wen sighed softly, a complex, unspoken emotion etched within his sigh, but it vanished in an instant, his stern expression returning to its former self. "This is up to you, Alexia. Your choice will determine the future of Midgard, and the fate of you and your family. I'll state this: if any other members of the Midgard royal family are implicated, the Diabolos Cult will also be dealt with."
"The current situation is that [Shadow Garden] is strong, while Midgard is weak. The weak are not qualified to teach the strong how to do things. This is the unchanging truth in the world!"
Chapter 97 Alexia: I want to save my sister Alice
Alexia, Jutis, and Kreya were riding on the train from the Sanctuary Kingdom back to the Kingdom of Midgar. Alexia was completely distraught. Fortunately, she was accompanied by Kreya and Jutis, so she didn't get into any accidents. In the dark, there was an invisible shadow army protecting the three of them.
Alexia sighed and looked at the two people protecting her and asked:
"Hey, Sister Claire, and Judith, do you really have to go this far?"
Judith waved her hand quickly and said:
"I don't know. In my world, I'm just an ordinary believer. The continent there is also a scattered country. Each race is a tribe or a country. There has never been a unified country. Let's not talk about whether I have the strength to do so. The gods behind me will not allow me to appear."
Claire, who was standing next to her, asked another crucial question. She took Alexia's hands and looked her straight in the eye.
"Alexia, you are Sid's woman now. The problem before you is the conflict between your husband and your family. You can only choose one. If you want your husband, you can't choose your family."
Alexia 18 immediately got angry and said:
"why?"
Kreya's words left her speechless:
"Will your parents give up their rights?"
"Or are you asking Cid to hand over the Shadow Gardens, which he built with great effort, to the Midgard royal family, and use his powerful strength to serve the Midgard royal family without any complaints?"
Alexia's face paled instantly. Kreya's words were like a sharp knife, piercing the softest and most conflicted part of her heart. She lowered her head, clenching her hands into fists, her nails practically digging into her palms, yet she felt no pain at all, the struggle within her heart far greater than the physical discomfort.
"I...I don't know."
Her voice was as thin as a mosquito's, tinged with deep confusion and helplessness. She had once believed that as long as she loved Shangguan Wen, she could overcome all obstacles, including family disputes and power struggles. However, reality was like a cold mirror, reflecting the fragility and vulnerability of her naive ideas.
Seeing this, Judith patted Alexia's shoulder gently, with a subtle tenderness in her tone:
"Alexia, we are all mortals. Faced with such a choice, no one can give an easy answer. But you must understand that no matter which side you choose, it means giving up something precious. What is important is that you listen to your inner voice and find the decision that will allow you to sleep peacefully in the quiet of the night."
Kreya softened her tone. She knew that what Alexia needed right now was understanding and guidance, not more pressure.
"Yes, Alexia. This is a war in which only one side will emerge victorious, but you can choose how to minimize your losses. Perhaps you can try to communicate with your parents and make them understand your position; or, alternatively, work with Sid to find a balance that protects everything he holds dear while also making your family accept your union. This won't be achieved overnight, but with determination, there will always be a solution."
The roar of the train, accompanied by the ever-changing scenery outside the window, seems to be telling the length and unknown nature of the journey.
Alexia closed her eyes and let her thoughts drift in the darkness. She thought of Shangguan Wen's warm and resolute eyes, the high hopes her parents had for her, and the kingdom of Midgard, which was both familiar and unfamiliar to her.
Finally, as the train slowly pulled into the border town of Midgard, Alexia slowly opened her eyes, a firmness she had never seen before gleaming in them:
"Maybe I can't find the answer right away, but I will try and work hard. For Sid, for my family, and for myself. Sister Claire, Judith, thank you for making me understand that escaping is not the solution to problems. The only way is to face them bravely."
The three of them smiled at each other. Although the road ahead was still unknown, with each other's support and understanding, they believed that no matter what difficulties they encountered, they could work together to overcome them and find their own bright future.
Kreya asked another question, and it was crucial to be the first to get there.
"So who are you going to start with, Alexia?"
Alexia smiled playfully and betrayed her sister without hesitation.
"Of course it's my sister, Alice Midgar."
Ah, if Princess Alice knew this, she would really thank you.
Alexia rolled her eyes and said in a gloomy tone:
"Don't look at me like that. My sister Alice may seem strong, but she's actually a weak woman. Of the current royal family, only she can hold the fort on her own. Not only are our father and mother aging, but they've also concealed the fact that my sister and I are descendants of heroes. Add to that the prying eyes of the collateral branches, and it's become incredibly difficult. If I had a powerful supporter, as long as I could defeat and conquer my sister, she'd become Sid's right-hand man, at least legally."
Upon hearing this, a complex look flashed across Kreya's eyes. She was surprised by Alexia's straightforwardness and calculation, but she had to admit the reality and helplessness revealed in her words.
You know, in order to protect their power and prevent outsiders from prying into their affairs, there are many cases of marriage between the royal family and the collateral line, and the same is true for the nobles.
Kreya sighed softly, as if weighing the feasibility of Alexia's plan and the potential cost behind it.
"Alexia, your logic may be cold, but it does make sense. But have you ever considered whether such an approach would damage the already fragile bond between you two sisters? Your sister, Princess Alice, may appear tough on the outside but fragile on the inside, but her tenacity and wisdom, like 070's, should not be underestimated. If your plan were to be exposed, the consequences would be disastrous."
Alexia's expression turned serious. She knew that what Kreya said was true, but her determination remained unshaken.
"Sister Kreya, I understand this is a road full of thorns, but I also know that for the future of our family, and for the honor of the Midgard royal family to have a dignified exit, some sacrifices are inevitable.
If my sister could understand my difficulties, she would definitely forgive me. Moreover, I believe that only I can guide her towards a stronger future."
Kreya shook her head, feeling helpless about Alexia's persistence, but also touched by her sense of responsibility beyond her age.
"Well, now that you've made up your mind, I'll do my best to help you. Don't lose yourself, and don't lose the deep affection you have for your loved ones."
Alexia looked at Kreya gratefully, her eyes gleaming with determination and hope.