HBWnovel Chapter 148 Start
Chapter 148 Start
The sun sets in the west and rises in the east—it is a new day.
According to the original plan, this day should have been a festive occasion: Prince Tupe and Miss Vera were to be married.
But now, the entire Silvermoon City is shrouded in an oppressively somber atmosphere.
Some people quietly await the judgment of fate. Others are eager to fight, and still others naively believe that this is just another ordinary day.
"Boom, boom, boom."
"Come in."
Knight Telde pushed the door open and entered. He was one of Miss Vera's personal guards.
"Sir Luis, you sent for me?"
Luis gestured for Knight Telde to approach. When the knight was close enough, Luis handed him a roll of parchment.
"What is this?" Knight Telde asked, examining the map of the palace. It detailed troop deployments and attack routes, leaving him momentarily stunned.
"Are you familiar with the House of Savoy?"
"Yes. They were once the half-elf royal family."
"Correct. That family is planning to launch a coup tonight. What you're holding is their detailed plan to attack the palace."
Knight Telde's heart sank. He didn't ask how Luis had acquired such classified information. Instead, his eyes burned with anger as he growled, "Sir, should we take this chance to avenge Miss Vera?"
Luis frowned. "Knight Telde, have you forgotten your most sacred duty?"
Knight Telde took a deep breath, steadying himself. "I apologize, Lord Viscount. I was rash. My first priority should be protecting Miss Vera's body."
Luis nodded approvingly. "Good. I'm glad you understand. The palace will not be safe tonight. We cannot remain here any longer. After the Savoy family launches their coup, we will make our escape."
"Once we break out of the palace, which route should we take to leave the city?"
"Through the South City Gate."
"Okay, I understand."
But Luis slowly shook his head. "No, you don't understand."
Knight Telde was stunned and looked at Luis in confusion.
Asmon surveyed the group and shouted, "Tonight, our only mission is to protect Miss Vera!"
"Luis and his knights will remain behind to handle any unforeseen issues. Our focus is solely on Miss Vera's safety."
"Protect Miss Vera!"
"Protect Miss Vera!"
The guards pounded heavily on the armor covering their chests, and the reverberating sound waves echoed through the sky, rolling outward like thunder.
"Kill!"
At Asmon's command, the thousand-strong force surged toward the south gate of the palace.
Because the Silver Moon Guards stationed there had already turned traitor, the Dressrosa Guards encountered little resistance along the way.
However, as soon as they exited the palace, they faced a contingent of half-elf guards rushing to support the royal palace.
Due to delays in communication, these Silver Moon Guards had no idea what was happening inside the palace. They had only responded to the horn's distress call.
When they encountered the Dressrosa Guards, who were armed and seething with rage, they naturally assumed the horn had been sounded because of them. Without hesitation, they drew their swords.
"Kill!"
Knight Telde roared, leading the charge.
Though the half-elf guards outnumbered them, the Silver Moon Guards were more ornamental than practical. In truth, the half-elves had little experience in real combat.
They were no match for the seasoned Northern Army soldiers, veterans of brutal wars fought in blood and fire.
Moreover, the Dressrosa Guards were now a "mourning army," fueled by grief and vengeance for Vera's "death." Suppressed for too long under Luis's restraint, their pent-up fury exploded.
Now that Luis had unleashed their fury, the Dressrosa Guards, many already resigned to dying in battle, charged at the half-elf soldiers with reckless abandon. Find exclusive stories on empire
The result was an intense and brutal clash. The narrow palace gate quickly transformed into a gruesome meat grinder, bodies piling up as the two sides clashed.
Asmon did not join the fray. Instead, he stood back, the heavy coffin strapped to his back, calmly observing the battlefield.
His eyes swept over the chaos, scanning for high-ranking knights among the half-elf forces.
He was looking at the preys, his mission is to turn most of these people in blood races and drinking blood of many in this bloody night can also enhance his strength greatly.
He doesn't seem to be very compatible with normal practice method in Cultivation World and can only increase his strength through drinking blood.