"What? Are you kidding me?"

I was so startled by Ms. Mary's words that I almost spit out my breakfast.

"Aliyah said she was going to level up, and that idiot Prince already started a war?"

"Yeah, even though Yabber said the overseeing priest was close to arriving."

"No, no, no, I don't care about that idiot Prince, what about Aliyah leaving on her own? We were supposed to level up together!"

"I don't remember you ever saying that."

"Um..."

Okay, I guess I never did.

"But why did she leave without any warning?"

I asked curiously.

"She was all smiles just yesterday."

"Well, you dense blockhead, that's why it's strange. Normally, she starts criticizing you as soon as she sees you like that. So it's strange that she didn't do anything wrong, understand?"

"Is that so..."

"You're hopeless. Anyway, let's focus on this matter. According to the feedback from Yabber, the investigating priest should arrive in one or two hours. But the Prince has already detained half of the knight order with his own knight order, and the princess was forced to mobilize the mage in the royal court. Otherwise, they won't stand a chance against the King's army."

"Is it because of the Royal Guard? They're unbeatable."

"Why?"

"Because those Royal Guards are fearless."

As if responding to my words, colorful lights illuminated from the direction of the palace. I hurriedly walked to the window and looked towards the palace.

Above the palace, colorful magic circles appeared one after another, enveloping the entire sky. On the other side, the sound of knocking on the palace gate could be heard.

Just as Ms. Mary said, the battle to seize control of the palace had begun!

"This is troublesome. The plan to have the church help us eliminate some of the King's forces is ruined. Did that idiot Prince make a mistake? I've already told him that those Royal Guards are not ordinary people..."

Suddenly, I understood the Prince's actions.

"I see, so they've already turned me into an ally of the princess' faction. That's why they wanted to act early, so they could take control and gain power. Ah, the pursuit of power really ruins people."

"It's hard to plan without being in a position of power."

Ms. Mary laughed.

"Is that so? I just think I'm lazy."

I shrugged.

"Well, we have no choice but to go straight in. Even though we don't know how much EXP those humanoid fighters have, it's better than doing nothing. Let's go, everyone."

"Let's finish breakfast first."

Bai Yueguang said as he ate his cold noodles.

"After all, whether we go early or late, those people have to fight, right? If they don't listen to our advice, they have to pay the price."

"That's true..."

However, as I watched the dazzling fireworks of magic in the palace, I felt something was off.

Even if the King is an idiot, he wouldn't allow them to start a fight so directly. Moreover, the King is a very cunning bastard, even though he's a bit of an idiot. He's not someone simple of mind who can decipher underground ruins.

"Ms. Mary, can you ask Aliyah when she's coming back for me?"

"She said if you leave now, you might still be able to find her."

Huh? What does that guy mean?

"In which direction?"

"She said you should know, because you're good at reasoning."

"Why are you joking at a time like this..."

"Hehe, she said she's joking and she'll naturally come back."

"This..."

Before I could finish my distress, I suddenly noticed that the sounds of magic being released and the pounding on the door were gradually fading away.

And, the whole city began to quiet down!

"Hey hey hey, I have a feeling that the BGM is about to change!"

I quickly drew Cursed Blade Blood Moon and walked to the window.

"Are you still using that weapon? Have you mastered it?"

Bai Yueguang looked at the katana in my hand and asked.

"Because I don't have a better weapon, and besides, even if I go berserk, you still have the other sword, don't you?"

"Don't rely on others!"

"Forget about that for now, our troubles are not just this."

"Huh?"

When I reached the window, my brows furrowed.

"It seems that the other side is about to make a final desperate attempt."

Gray mist slowly emerged from the palace across, and in an instant, it spread out like a tide towards the surrounding city!

"Ahhhhh!!"

"Help!"

"What... what is this!"

Screams after screams came from the city, and before long, the mist also enveloped us here!

"Ugh! Could this be..."

I felt an irresistible urge to spread my bone wings!

At the same time, an extraordinary and insane desire for destruction emerged from the depths of my heart!

"Veil of the Undead? What is that Henry guy up to..."

Then, the floor began to tremble, and with a boom, a tower that reached the sky popped up in the direction of the palace!

"Did someone accidentally activate the Inferno difficulty?"

I turned to everyone and asked.

Everyone shook their heads, which meant one thing, that bastard of a king activated the relic!