I Was The Hero, But I Woke Up as a Phoenix Princess! – Chapter 156

Chapter 156 Chapter 74 Crimson Night (8)
In the residence of the Lord of Aslandt’s Duke Territory, the golden lion flag stood tall, stirred by the whistling wind, reflecting the cold light of metal armor. It further intensified the somber atmosphere with its chilling radiance.
The flames burning in the city were reflected on the horizon, and the wind carried a faint smell of blood.
Avick, surrounded by knights, was also fully clad in the silver armor of a Temple Knight. With one hand on his sword and a deep frown, he suddenly looked up at the maiden beside Elishia and Ophi, and said,
“Charle, after all, anyone who can conspire with Linton is no ordinary person. Let me accompany you.”
The maiden called “Charle” was still wearing the same gray-black robe from the evening. She shook her head, lifting her cheek slightly to reveal a faint smile, and said, “There’s no need. I am well-prepared in that place.”
Avick’s brows furrowed deeper. Just as he was about to speak, Elishia suddenly stepped forward. The beautiful, golden pupils of her eyes flickered slightly. She shook her head gently and said softly,
“Avick, with Charle and Little Fei, nothing will happen. Moreover, the nobles and soldiers in Rubiel cannot be fully trusted at this moment. We also need you to lead the Church Knights, the Silverheart Lions.”
Seeing Elishia’s insistence, Avick could only shake his head helplessly, as if accepting.
“He’s here. The maiden under the gray-black robe suddenly lifted her face and spoke.
Avick turned his head, his senses equally keen: the quiet night not far away was stained with flames. It reflected on the heavy infantry and the black armor of the knights. The sound of footsteps on the ground had also become heavy due to the heavy armor, and they were approaching rapidly.
The silver-armored knights drew their swords in unison, and the sacred Dou Qi of Sacred Light ignited them. Behind them, the sounds of crossbows being loaded and bowstrings being drawn could be heard. The fluctuations of elements also vibrated among the staffs of many mages and priests.
Half a minute later, with a loud bang, the heavy iron gate of the Duke’s mansion was blown open. Magic and crossbow bolts were fired instantly, hitting the metal heavy shields.
“Miss Aixi. This is hardly the hospitality you should be showing.”
A man’s low laughter came from the darkness. Beside him, an invisible “domain” instantly solidified, reflecting the light that froze the attacks in mid-air, and illuminating him and the hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers behind him.
“Uncle Linton, I thought you wouldn’t show me your true face.”
Elishia reached out, signaling the archers and mages to cease their attack for the time being. The slightly longer heels of the maiden tapped crisply in the silent air. She raised her golden eyes and looked at Count Linton, who was not far away and still had the Belt family crest embroidered with silver thread on his long robe.
Elishia did not say anything further about his obvious intentions or accuse him. She simply shook her head gently, her clear voice filled with a hint of disappointment.
“It seems that the promises they made to you are astonishing. This has caused you to not only abandon your loyalty but also the honor and respect of a Count of the Kingdom.”
“Aixi, why do you think my actions are merely chasing benefits, rather than pursuing ideals?”
Count Linton Belt’s light laughter reached her ears. Elishia lifted her face, her thoughts stirred, and she trembled slightly. In her sight, Count Linton, dressed in black, appeared humble and polite, showing no signs of being a traitor leading soldiers in rebellion.
“You mean… Hmph, Uncle Linton, according to historical records, you, along with Father, suppressed the Bloody Rebellion of the former days and personally eradicated their remnants.”
Elishia walked to the front of the knight formation, directly facing Count Linton’s slightly tensed gaze. She suddenly shook her head.
“You have turned to the abyss, and tonight, you have thrown everything you have accumulated over decades into a rebellion that is bound to fail, all for the sake of ideals? This is hardly funny.”
“Miss Elishia, you are a golden flower that has bloomed in wealth and beauty, both elegant and beautiful, and beloved by the Sacred Light. Everything you have experienced in life has always been bright and good. Of course, you would think this so-called ‘ideal’ is just a mere excuse,”
Count Linton Belt said. He looked at the night sky, which was like a clear mirror, reflecting the burning flames of the entire Rubiel City and its blood-colored sky.
“As for the so-called inevitable failure… Aixi, you are too young. If Duke Dawn were in this city, I would certainly not make such a futile sacrifice. However, relying on you alone—”
A sudden sharp voice rang out. The “domain” that had gathered around Count Linton collapsed with a roar, pushing forward with terrifying might. The bricks and high walls on the ground instantly turned to dust under the immense force, and were annihilated by even more terrifying power!
“Protect Miss Aixi!”
Avick drew his sword and shouted, reaching out to support her. Pure Sacred Light solidified into a divine shield, protecting the maiden behind him.
The force, capable of destroying a mountain, crashed onto Avick, causing the sacred runes engraved on his silver armor to flicker.
The pure Sacred Light emanating from Avick’s long sword, almost becoming substantial, surged towards Count Linton!
In the courtyard of Duke Dawn’s mansion, hundreds of elite knights of the Silverheart Lions, and the Temple Knights who arrived with Avick, had drawn their swords and were on guard. Bright light also shone upon them as they cast various blessings on themselves before charging towards the invaders with their swords.
Behind Count Linton, fully armed soldiers also rushed in. Sword lights and shadows danced, arrows and magic fluctuations pierced through iron armor and Dou Qi defenses.
Count Linton Belt showed no signs of aging. The powerful and terrifying Dou Qi that surged through him effortlessly crushed armor forged from mithril and steel, as if it were crumpling paper.
He suddenly raised his hand, and a sharp sword edge condensed, blocking Avick, who was attacking with his sword. The unspent force stirred the corners of his clothes and cascaded onto the ground, turning the surrounding ground into powder in an instant!
“As expected of the youngest Knight of the Round Table, to wield the power of ‘Holy Emblem’ at such a young age. Lord Avick, with such talent, if you were not a knight of the Church, perhaps you could compete with the King’s personal knights in the future.”
Count Linton Belt’s praise rang out, “However, like Aixi, you are too young!”
Count Linton Belt’s sword strike repelled the Temple Knight. The youth then pressed his hand on his sword, emitting a dazzling light, and slashed down without yielding!
In an instant, amidst the fierce battle, a clear maiden’s voice suddenly rang out.
“Uncle Linton, I know that your intentions are not on us, nor on Rubiel. Because even if you can control this city after tonight, you have no chance of winning against Father and His Majesty the King.”
Elishia slightly tilted her face upwards. The cold glint of weapons and the light of magic chanted and bombarding in mid-air illuminated her clear and flawless face. The maiden’s pupils gazed at Count Linton Belt, who was fiercely engaged in a battle with Avick. She suddenly let out a light laugh.
“Therefore, what you seek is merely the inheritance of that vampire buried here fifty years ago. Your task, Uncle Linton, is probably just to throw this city into chaos.”
Every step Count Linton took forward was met with Avick’s relentless attacks.
“So what? Aixi, your mistake was not forcefully bringing all the Silverheart Lions before tonight! I can tell you that there are still thousands of elite soldiers around here, and the sky is sealed by anti-flight magic! You cannot escape!”
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It’s not finished yet…