Chapter 785: Chapter 785: Great Knight Balola
“Your Majesty, we cannot agree to this; we’re already here, and it’s just a matter of fighting slowly from now on.”
“They have only two Great Knights left, and we have as many as five, with Marquis Xuanwu also among us. A mere two Great Knights are no problem at all.”
“Your Majesty, I suspect Duke Awgus is plotting something, we must not be fooled.”
Everyone was trying to dissuade her, but Gaoer and Zhao Guang were just watching from the side. Gaoer knew something, and he was aware that nobody could change Princess Balola’s decision.
As for Zhao Guang, he was purely a spectator, able to sense the aura emanating from Balola.
This aura was not right, it was definitely not as simple as an Advanced Warrior. It was because Zhao Guang himself possessed a powerful spiritual power and his combat energy shared the same light attribute as Balola’s, which made it easy for him to feel.
As for the others, they could not sense this deliberately concealed power at all.
“Are you speaking the truth?” Balola looked at the messenger.
“This is the token.” The person brought a piece of cloth, with a written contract from Duke Awgus, containing his fresh blood and seal; this thing could absolutely not be faked.
Seeing this, Balola spoke, “Tell Awgus that I agree.”
There were voices of persuasion all around, but Balola paid them no mind.
It was apparent that Balola was a very assertive king, who would not be swayed by the will of others once she made up her mind. In this regard, she was much more determined than the older king, and eventually, the voices around her dwindled.
On the other side, Awgus also began to prepare, starting to don his armor.
“Duke Awgus, there is absolutely no need for this; even if we are caught, according to the rules she won’t kill us. After all, doing so would not benefit her reputation.”
Now tall and beautiful, Xilili expressed a trace of worry in her eyes.
I was so close this time, just a step away from rightfully becoming the king. Everyone’s eyes were on my elder sister, watching the two princes, but despite all my effort, no one has ever given me a second glance.
I want to prove to everyone that my talents are by no means inferior to anyone’s.
But it was so close, truly, it was frustrating, Xilili thought to herself.
“I must go; this is the only way to ensure your absolute safety, and from now on, the family depends on you,” Awgus looked at his eldest son, knowing that he might carry the stigma from now on, and the family was in absolute danger.
But being born into the nobility wasn’t without opportunities; it was just a matter of finding a way to make amends in the future.
If not in one generation, then in two, they would surely return to the ranks of the nobility.
All the family’s legacy had been passed to his eldest son; as long as the other party accepted his duel, he was sure to survive. As for himself, it was unclear whether he would die.
However, this was an honorable duel, and no matter how the other person would react, he had to give his all.
“I understand,” the other party nodded affirmatively, a heavy pressure seemingly felt upon him.
“Really, there’s no possibility of staying?” Arthur, the second son, suddenly spoke.
“No, if I stay behind, you are certainly doomed. Although Balola wouldn’t kill us outright, there are always many ways to make a person die,” even I myself have done many things.
How some of the lords and nobles who opposed me died is no secret to anyone.
Duke Awgus, clad in his armor, mounted his Flame Horse.
“If I lose the upcoming battle, you are to pledge loyalty to Her Majesty Balola, but if I win, you are to sever ties with the family. Do you understand?” Having two Great Knights in the family while being a convict isn’t for protection; it’s a death wish.
After all, with such power, one could stir up trouble at any time.
Both men nodded gently. They were fiercely loyal servants trained by Awgus from a young age, absolute in their obedience. Even now, with such an unusual command, they wouldn’t disobey.
Duke Awgus rode out to the battlefield, and opposite him, Princess Balola too emerged on her horse.
However, unlike Awgus’s full armor, Balola wore only ordinary light armor that was clearly no match defensively.
“Princess Balola, even though you have been a prodigy since your youth, isn’t this a tad too arrogant?”
Seeing Balola’s attire, Awgus frowned, though it was hidden behind his armor.
“Arrogant? If you possess sufficient strength, you too can afford to be arrogant.” After all, I too have grown through this war. In fact, when I fought my way back to the Imperial City, I overcame a bottleneck on the battlefield and became a Great Knight.
The rage fueled me, and my Combat Energy blazed as if on fire, completely different from usual.
However, Balola didn’t display this on the battlefield afterward; it remained a secret to others.
It never occurred to me that I would have to use it here for the first time against Duke Awgus. Duke Awgus’s family has made huge contributions to the Empire, and showing them respect is essential.
Even if Duke Awgus rebels, I cannot openly wipe out his family; that’s the reason.
“It seems you’re quite confident. So let me witness your growth.”
Awgus patted his horse and began to accelerate.
“Uncle Awgus, this will be the last time I address you in such a manner. What you’ve done this time is far too egregious,” said Balola as she too sped up, looking utterly at ease.
In her hand was not the traditional knight spear or long sword, but still that big guan saber-like, long-handled great saber that she seemed particularly fond of.
It was baffling where Balola had acquired such a weapon, and she seemed to have a unique attachment to it.
The two charging figures suddenly appeared to be engulfed in flames. Red flames wrapped around Awgus’s entire body, the secret technique of his family, which could greatly enhance his strength for a short duration.
But Balola was different, cultivating the power of the Light Attribute.
At that moment, her Light Attribute Fighting Spirit burned as if on fire, enveloping her in white flames. This scene took Zhao Guang by surprise; could Light Attribute Combat Energy be so fierce?
But my own Combat Energy was not normal either, bearing the breath of the Dragon Clan, turning a pale gold.
Just by its color, my Combat Energy was different from the usual Light Attribute Fighting Spirit. While I pondered this, the two figures had already clashed and separated in an instant.