On the last day of the Thunderstorm Month, dark clouds filled the sky again, and the drizzle wet all the buildings, but it could not dampen the hustle and bustle of the Secret Art Market.
The major principalities found new ways to make money in the ancient city, and the major foreign races also became more law-abiding under the supervision of the former Prime Minister Manuel.
Finance Minister Woodleg Frey has been extremely happy for the past half month. Boxes of gold coins have been collected by him into the empire's treasury, and his commissions are getting higher and higher.
As for the nobles who originally had objections to him, they all smiled and gathered around him like pugs, fighting for the meat bones they threw.
Today's sunset was diluted by the rain, like a faded orange, hanging on the horizon. And a warrior wearing leather armor slowly walked into the city gate.
This man has blond hair, deep and charming blue eyes, sparse beard dots, and a tall nose like a knife.
Walking in the rain, countless imperial women fell in love with him, and even some bold ones had already stuffed their handkerchiefs into his hands.
But this person just responded with a smile, neither refusing nor catering. Finally, he came to the secret law market and walked into the shop of the Principality of Cisse.
A carriage slowly drove out of the palace, and sitting in it was Queen Isabella. This was her first time going to the secret market, because it was not because she had anything to buy, but because she wanted to buy something.
Meet in person.
Since Fernando demonstrated the power of the magic cannon, the Principality of Cisse seemed to have cut off contact with her, and Isabella also learned to live in seclusion.
But whoever is accompanying the lion will be a stupid pig. Although Isabella failed to assassinate Midas, she would not lose her fighting spirit.
And this aroused her competitive spirit. She didn't care whether she lived or died. She just wanted to witness the destruction of King Augu or the demise of the Principality of Xisai.
If Fernando started his career because of the war, then Isabella is the biggest madman. From this point of view, the two seem to be a perfect match.
Familiar streets, familiar shops, familiar imperial cavalry, and unfamiliar arcane bazaar. Isabella stepped off the carriage and entered the shop of the Principality of Cisse alone.
"Second Miss, you are still so beautiful and have not aged at all." An old man bowed and saluted, and his words seemed surprisingly close.
"Is that you? If you don't retire in the principality, what are you doing in Aogu City?" Isabella looked at this person with some surprise, her eyes full of memories.
This man was Isabella's teacher since she was a child, and he was also a Grand Bachelor of the Principality of the previous generation. He watched himself and his brother grow up, watched one of them become a Grand Duke, and the other of whom married far away from Aogu City.
That year, he was the only one who opposed the marriage, and even threatened his life in the end. Because in his eyes, Isabella should not be influenced by fate, let alone become a victim of interests.
"I'm here to witness something this time, so I brought you something." The old man touched the storage bag and handed a small crystal bottle to the other party.
"This is a death pill. Since I can't influence your brother's plan, I can only pray that you have a good death, or at least end your own life." The old man said again.
"Thank you. I hope that day comes earlier. I really miss the atmosphere of the Principality of Xisai." Isabella smiled sweetly, as if she had returned to her childhood.
Only then did she notice the man standing in the shadow. Or rather, she noticed the pair of blue eyes, as clear as the clear sky.
She looked at her teacher curiously, and the meaning in her eyes was self-evident. The old man also waved to her, gesturing for him to come closer.
"He is Davo, a gladiator who won the 'Sword of Freedom', a great swordsman, and the holder of a giant fish bone sword." The old man said slowly.
Isabella was stunned when she heard this. As a native of the Principality of Xisai, how could she not know what the "Sword of Freedom" was. And in her impression, this seemed to be the first person to obtain this thing.
"The Sword of Freedom" is the token of the gladiatorial champion. As long as you hold this sword, you can regain your life and completely escape the control of the slave master.
"Hello, Mr. Great Swordsman, I wonder why you came to Aogu City?" Isabella nodded slightly and asked.
"He came here for his own freedom. I have a document from the Principality here, which can only take effect after it is signed." The old man replied.
"I will give Aogu City a warning, but if you don't want to, I can also give up. This is what the Grand Duke means." Great Swordsman Dawo said.
"Then start your performance. I will pray for you in the palace." Isabella said, got up and walked out of the shop, and the carriage finally disappeared in the drizzle.
Dawo smiled, then turned to look at the old man, without any intention of leaving. He was waiting for the letter that could prove his freedom.
"How can I sign if you don't take action? You must know that running away is also an option." The old man seemed to have seen what the other party meant and said slowly.
"If I want to run away, why bother coming all the way to this ancient city?" What Dawo said was so reasonable that the old man didn't know how to refute it.
A moment later, he put the signed letter into his storage bag, looked up in the direction of the palace, and then walked out of the Secret Art Market.
It's a coincidence that Anthony saw off Tilius today, and then walked with Bailey on the Miracle Plains, recalling the past.
As a result, there are currently only two great magisters left with the strongest combat power in Aogu City. And the users of fighting spirit can only reach the level of high-level knights at most.
At this time, Yuri and Furion were standing on the top floor of the mage tower, drinking new tea from the Whispering Forest while chatting about magic and interesting things.
"Piranha Thrust!" Dawo stood in the alley across the street from the Arcane Union and slowly drew out his fish-bone giant sword.
I saw dozens of small piranhas condensed from fighting spirit floating in the air, dancing with Davo's giant sword and shooting towards the mage tower.
The defensive barrier of the mage tower was passively activated. Yuri and Furion looked at each other and looked very surprised. Because they really couldn't think of anyone who would openly provoke two great magisters in Aogu City.
But they did not show up. In the eyes of the two of them, if the opponent can't even break through the defensive barrier, then it's not worthy for them to take action.
But a few seconds later, the outermost barrier shattered. Judging from its momentum, it was likely to destroy the mage tower in one fell swoop.
Yuri and Furion both used their staffs, and they recited incantations silently, constantly reinforcing the defensive barrier. But in the end, the "vindictive piranhas" bit through the wall and hovered in the room majestically.
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A penetrating strike! This is a martial skill that can only be mastered by a great swordsman who has practiced to the extreme. There is no shortcut to it, it can only be understood through continuous training.
Seeing that the mission was completed, Dawo hid his body in the shadows again. He had to stand motionless like this for three days, because only in this way could he successfully get out of Aogu City.
Fernando's face was ashen when he heard the news. He thought with his toes and knew who had done this.
"This is in response to the magic cannon." Fernando looked at Yuri and said.
"They made me understand a truth. Victory in the war does not mean that I will survive. As an ordinary person, I can never withstand the sneak attacks of the strong." Fernando said again.