ases with glass insets stood tall, their shelves lined neatly with about eighty-five thousand books. Above each bookcase was a golden plaque engraved with the domain of that collection, ranging from "...Chapter 148: Lance is the Only One Who Can Save the Empire

The warm light in the bedroom seemed to keep all shadows and the chill of late autumn at bay. Moonlight bathed the knight-patterned carpet and ornate furniture in a soft glow.

Across the long table, Allexia, the third princess of the Creid Imperial family, still sat there. Her brown hair fell naturally onto her shoulders, and her pupils, like a deep lake, lacked their usual sparkle, appearing dull and heavy with sleep. Her cheeks were pale and translucent in the moonlight.

She was like someone who had fought with all their might but was met with utter despair. Hope finally shattered into pieces, unable to be pieced back together.

So, in your view, Princess Arilexia, does the Krell Empire show absolutely no signs of being eroded at all

Lan Qi let out a relieved sigh and confirmed again to Alexia.

"No."

Alexia's voice was short and firm.

However, to Ranch's words, she only felt like she was being repeatedly tortured.

Although Allexia knew Lance meant no harm because he was completely oblivious.

But if he intentionally asked again, then this person's character would be truly vile.

It's a pity.

She wouldn't dream of "having an all-knowing, all-powerful national hero come to save her and her country," that's only a story you'd find in fairy tales.

"…"

Hughberry remained silent, tense and alert, watching every detail for any possible clue.

It was obvious that Princess Alexandria had a very stubborn mouth.

Under the influence of the great love poet, this princess's emotions were very apparent.

Just like Hubley, at this very moment, my heart is filled with calculations.

She didn't want to give away her intentions to Lance and Princess Alexandria.

Only she knew that the disappearance of her father, Duke Mihayla Alansar, was connected to the Kreyst Empire.

Miss Alexia, as a princess, could very well know some crucial information!

Carverly wouldn't drag Ranchi into this, so she could only listen from the sidelines, hoping that Ranchi would unwittingly glean some information about Duke Micah.

However.

Even though Huberly seemed as usual, Lance still watched her.

He smiled but said nothing.

This gave Huberli a start of surprise!

She thought her acting was fine.

Why did Lance's sudden gaze make her feel inexplicably as if he had seen through her thoughts

"Huberlyan, don't worry, we subjectively consider her as a member of the suspected Resurrection Church. Therefore, maintaining vigilance and even detaining her before confirming her identity wouldn't violate South Continental international law."

Lanche just said softly.

His words brought a sigh of relief to Huberlian.

It seems I was overthinking things after all.

"…"

Lan Qi smiled without speaking and turned her head away.

He seemed to be smiling at Princess Arilexia's stubborn, defiant attitude.

In reality, Huberlian didn't realize she already knew many things. Even the "saving Myriah" that Lance had told her before, she still treated it as a joke.

To retrieve Duke Myahya, we must act before the ninth ancestor, Count Bernahrd, breaks his seal and kills Duke Myahya to obtain the [Primordial Tablet - Dark].

The Original Slate - Dark is an irresistible top-tier magic card for every blood clan, as they are innately attuned to dark attributes.

During the era when the vampires were sealed, the world seemingly hadn't yet birthed the series of artifacts known as [Primal Tablets]. Thus, none of the newly released vampires possessed a [Primal Tablet], and even in the main storyline a year and a half later, vampires still embarked on hunting down individuals who held the tablets.

The 【Original Slate】 series has the characteristic of "dropping when the holder dies," but for blood clans with immortality, obtaining the 【Original Slate】 is almost equivalent to permanently possessing it.

Since the [Primal Tablet - Dark] will be obtained by the 9th Ancestor, Baron Bernhard in the future, and Ranchi only knows that the 3rd, 7th, and 8th Ancestors have been unsealed earlier but haven't obtained Mi's Gaia's [Primal Tablet - Dark], it is highly likely that Mi'Gaia is still alive.

According to Lance's plan, after returning from the Northern Continent to retrieve the Primal Tablet - Seal, he will challenge the Shadow World once more and prepare for it. He will then embark on a journey with Huberlian to the Blood Clan's lair in the Kreyze Imperial Empire to conduct an ecological balance study.

It would certainly be best if we could obtain an ally from the Krayden Empire before then.

As long as this princess Arilexia is an enemy of the blood clan, they have the same goal.

So Lance decided to probe her a little.

"Your Highness Alexandria, based on your answer just now, I dare to speculate, the current predicament of the Kryze Empire isn't caused by the Cult of Resurrection, but perhaps something far more terrifying than cultists would cause you such fear."

Lan Qi put down the teacup, his words already shifting his gaze from the princess. His eyes were calm, but his tone was firm.

"What are you talking about I don't understand, and the Kreed Empire is doing just fine now. There's no need to worry!"

Alexia's shoulders trembled slightly, though she was still arguing with Lance. Even Hubert could tell she was bluffing.

Ranch's words felt like they were hitting her weak spots perfectly.

With the Twelve Guardians of the Nation protecting you, why are you afraid Have you lost track of which among them have been controlled

Lanche chuckled softly, then murmured to himself.

Every word you utter now constitutes a felony. Stop, and I will let bygones be bygones.

Alaric's voice was hushed, short and cold. He struggled to keep his emotions from spilling over.

She could have kept acting and answering Lance from the beginning, but under the influence of the great poet, she couldn't control herself!

She doesn't know why Lance keeps probing her, as if he could read her mind!

Have there been any figures in the palace recently that have frightened you

Lanche didn't give her a chance to catch her breath, new words following swiftly.

"I warn you, don't ask again!"

Alexia's voice was clearly off, trembling like a hair-triggered lion cub.

"There's still up to a year and a half…"

Lance tapped lightly on the table, as if giving Alexia his final answer.

His voice, like the resounding of a death knell from a spire in the heart of night, was resolute.

The blood moon will completely shroud the entire Kryth Empire, Your Highness. Your nation is doomed.

The brief words echoed in Princess Alexia's ears like thunder.

"!!"

With the clatter of cups and plates, Princess Alexandria finally flinched and took a step back.

In the pitch-black night, she looked like a girl who had been scared witless by thunder.

She stared at Lance, trying to glean something from his eyes, but she could never find any answers in those naturally verdant green orbs.

Even though Lanqi might have been able to glean hints from her performance and words.

Looking at the present state of affairs in both North and South Continents, there isn't a single sane person who would believe that the colossal Kryll Empire could fall to vampires in just a year and a half!

"What do you really, really know..."

In her eyes, there was the bitterness and unwillingness, as if the dried tears had begun to flow again.

(The End)

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