kingnovel Chapter 116 Capturing Caesar
Chapter 116 Capturing Caesar
Boom!Boom!Boom!
In the dim light, a group of people walked down the corridor and quickly left the chaotic scene.
What's the situation now?
A young, cold voice echoed in the dark corridor.
Caesar Black, heir to the Black family fortune, walks through the corridors of Black Manor, escorted by a group of elite guards.
The guards, dressed in simple black uniforms, moved swiftly and orderly, forming a sturdy protective wall around Caesar.
They all wore swords at their waists, a sign of their high level of training and commitment to protecting those who were important to them.
"Our communication equipment has been jammed, young master."
Leading the procession was Captain Alden, a battle-hardened warrior, who spoke solemnly. He had served the Black family for many years and was renowned for his loyalty and dedication to the family's safety.
"However, according to the intelligence we obtained beforehand, we have been targeted by a new organization."
As they walked, Captain Alden reported the current situation to Caesar.
"Is there any way to confirm their identities?" Caesar asked through gritted teeth. "Those bastards...don't they know the power of our family?"
Today should have been his day to shine. As the heir to the Black family, he should have been the center of attention at this banquet. He had personally organized the event to showcase his abilities to the public.
His father, the current clan chief, is a perfectionist, so he does his best to meet his father's standards.
“I believe they are already aware of your abilities, sir,” Alden replied. He emphasized the word “your,” implying that he already considered Caesar as the next heir to the Black family.
"Oh? So what do you think their goal is?" Caesar smiled slightly. Alden's praise made him feel better, and the annoyance on his face slowly faded.
Alden maintained a serious expression and replied, "From what I've observed, this organization isn't directly targeting the Black family. Instead, they seem to be hired by a rival or enemy. Their aim is to tarnish your image, young master."
Upon hearing this, Caesar also began to ponder.
'Given their organizational skills, this does make sense.'
He recalled the scene when the attack began.
First came the bombs, then the smoke, followed by a bunch of portals. Alden immediately sprang into action, rescuing him from the attack. This was an operation rehearsed countless times at the Black family manor.
The problem, however, lies in the efficiency of their attack. First, they create chaos, forcing the mages guarding the area to move forward, as there wasn't enough time for the melee guards to reach the guests.
Then, they used smoke to obscure their vision, ensuring that the mages would need to use [Mana Expansion] to perceive what was happening inside the banquet hall.
Due to the subsequent attacks, the mages did not have enough time to protect the people in the banquet hall, and the magical artifacts on the tables were activated.
This is just like...
drop!
"Ok?"
When Captain Alden scanned the card in his hand onto the door in front of them, he frowned; the door did not respond.
"What's going on?" Caesar sensed that something was increasingly wrong.
Alden's dejected expression made Caesar even more uneasy, but the door remained stubbornly closed.
But it wasn't just the closed door that unsettled Caesar. A growing sense of oppression filled the corridor, and the surrounding magic seemed to be severely disrupted.
"Young Master!"
Whoosh!
In that instant, Alden lunged at Caesar.
A bright magic arrow flew past where Caesar had just stood, struck the wall, and exploded with a deafening sound.
boom!
"Adopt the third formation!" Alden immediately ordered, and the guards moved swiftly to firmly protect Caesar in the center.
"Your reaction was pretty good."
From the darkness emerged two figures, a man and a woman. Both were dressed in sleek black uniforms, exuding a powerful aura.
The woman's cold blue eyes met Caesar's, her voice as icy as ice: "We've found our target," she said softly, tapping the earpiece on her right ear.
The man beside her stood quietly, his gaze equally cold, but his physique was more imposing than hers, making him appear even more dignified.
"Who are you?" Caesar asked, trying to stall for time.
"..."
He was met with silence. The two men in black exchanged a glance.
“You don’t need to know,” the woman replied coldly, while drawing a dagger from her thigh.
Whoosh!
She suddenly threw the dagger and rushed into the crowd.
Upon seeing this, Alden immediately raised his sword to fight, but just as he was about to meet the woman in front of him, his senses suddenly sensed something was wrong.
"let me."
Whoosh!
The man in black charged at Alden in an instant, a sinister smile on his face. Alden steadied himself and swung his sword to meet the attack, but as he did so, he discovered that he could not use magic.
The surrounding magical energy is extremely scarce, and this battle will rely entirely on pure force.
The man in black remained silent as his fist descended with tremendous force.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Alden parried each attack with difficulty, the blade trembling from the impact. Despite blocking the attacks with the edge of the sword, the man's hand remained unscathed.
'What kind of power is this!'
The man's strength was astonishing, far exceeding Alden's expectations.
boom!
"Uh!"
A heavy blow struck his abdomen, and blood rushed to his throat. His internal organs felt as if they were being crushed, and the pain shattered his composure.
Whoosh!
Ignoring the excruciating pain in his abdomen, he fought back with all his might.
Clang!
The enemy's fist met his sword. This was exactly Alden's target, and he instantly changed the trajectory of his sword, executing his swordsmanship with precision.
Clang!
The man in black met the sword with his fist again, but due to the ferocity of the attack, he was forced to retreat.
"Uh......"
Excessive exertion caused blood to trickle from the corner of the man's mouth.
This is dangerous.
Alden quickly assessed the situation and found himself in a very unfavorable position. The enemy was an experienced warrior, while he was unable to fully utilize the magical elements in the environment and thus could not exert his full combat power.
He is a magic swordsman proficient in both magic and swordsmanship, which is one of the reasons why he was able to become the captain of the Black family's guard.
Now, however, he has lost a portion of his power, and his abilities have vanished. To make matters worse, his enemy specializes in physical training, making him an extremely difficult opponent to deal with in this situation.
Whoosh!
The enemy gave him no chance to breathe, and almost instantly reappeared in front of Alden, his fist coming straight at him.
The battle unfolded fiercely in the dimly lit corridor, the only source of light coming from the flickering lights on the walls.
Alden's face was filled with pain and determination. His fierce confrontation with the man in black was like a duel between steel and flesh. Brief sparks streaked across the air, illuminating the resolute faces of both of them.
Despite being at a disadvantage, Alden is by no means an easy opponent to defeat.
His swordsmanship is characterized by precise arcs and thrusting movements, with each attack showcasing his profound mastery of swordsmanship honed over many years.
The mysterious man, with his astonishing strength and speed, blocked Alden's attacks with his powerful arms and quickly retaliated.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Each collision of steel and flesh sent sparks flying, casting eerie light that briefly illuminated the tense faces of the two warriors.
The clanging of metal echoed through the corridors, even drowning out the chaos that had erupted at Black Manor.
Alden's attacks were sharp and swift, targeting the enemy's sides and chest, trying to seize every opening.
However, the mysterious man's agility was unexpected; he constantly turned and twisted, dodging Alden's sword with a posture that was disproportionate to his massive size.
'Chance.'
In that instant, Alden's senses sharpened exceptionally; he spotted an opening to defeat the enemy. An attack path materialized in his mind.
At that moment, his swordsmanship and tactics became one, and he swung the sword without hesitation.
'Sever.'
However, in that instant, an ominous premonition struck him; this was only the second time in his life he had felt this way.
His opponent wore a cold smile, as if he already knew what was going to happen.
Just as Alden slashed horizontally, the black-clad man's forearm flashed with dark energy, colliding with Alden's blade.
Clang!
That's demonic energy.
This fact made Alden realize instantly that the battle was already decided.
"Uh!"
A violent shock came, and Alden's arm trembled violently as he groaned in pain.
boom!
At that moment, the man swung his other fist out, delivering a powerful uppercut that knocked Alden back.
"cough!"
Alden felt short of breath and a wave of dizziness wash over him. Magic energy had invaded his body, disrupting his regenerative abilities.
However, the danger was not over.
Alden anxiously scanned his surroundings, his gaze quickly settling on the other guards around him. They had bravely protected their young master, but were now unable to fight. They lay scattered on the ground, badly wounded, victims of the attackers' relentless assault.
The blades and daggers imbued with dark magic energy piercing their bodies were clearly the work of another of his accomplices.
Despair washed over Alden as he helplessly searched for the people he was supposed to protect.
"Target captured."
He suddenly realized that Caesar was being carried on the woman's shoulder.
At that moment, he felt a long-lost sense of familiarity.
'Magic power.'
The magic has returned.
Alden's eyes sharpened instantly, and he immediately took action, coating his sword and body with his returning magic. The blade gleamed, and his body rapidly surged with power.
"what!"
Whoosh!
However, before his attack could land, two figures had already swiftly passed through the newly opened portal.
Alden's sword slashed through the air, but touched nothing.
Click!Click!Click!
One by one, the lights came back on, until finally, only one person stood before the door leading to a specific basement…