Chapter 774 Surprise

Chapter 774 Surprise

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If she says that, she is probably not sure, but has noticed that everything is way too real, so she has the belief everything is real in her heart. And she's not wrong, it is!

However, revealing her that outright might be too crazy, and she might not even believe it, or think I'm mocking her, so I'll just leave it at that.

"And I believe you, I also think the same!" I nodded. "I guess that's why I was so serious about defeating Thanatos before he can become unsealed. So? Will you help out? You've got a whole guild to back us up too!"

"I do want to join into that plan, but first I need to see how far you can reach, and if you'll truly defeat the cultists within the rest of the week." She explained, crossing her arms. "But yes, if you fulfill these promises, you might get yourself the backing of the strongest guild in BNLO...! Though, we'll need even more Players. Unlike the people of Arcadia we Players can risk our lives because we can revive, even with penalties..."

"Indeed, I know you're influential, but I don't know if you'll be able to bring the attention of every player capable of helping us." I said. "For that, I was considering participating in the tournament that's coming next week."

"That tournament?!" Asked Camilla. "But... Wait, that makes sense, if you could beat everyone, maybe, just maybe, you could captivate the hearts of the other guild masters!"

"I-I mean, I was thinking about doing some sort of bet with them. That they would help me do a raid with their guilds if I won, and I lost, I could... I don't know, make any item they want? Or something."

"I see, I've read in the forums your items are getting popular, my hubby wants Ambil's ones, but you could also show him yours." She said.

"Yeah, I considered that too..." I nodded. "Your husband, huh? I thought you were asexual or something..."

"Ahahahah! It's a lie I usually give to everyone, so they stop annoying me." Said Camilla. "Luminous is someone that captivated me and conquered my heart slowly. I can't believe I ended having a baby and all. Do you understand why I feel everything is so real? It sometimes feels like... this world is where my life truly began."

"Camilla..." I couldn't help but agree a bit with that. I also felt like BNLO helped me in tough times and has sharpened my mind too. I've become someone better thanks to this world.

"And, well, I guess that's that... This is embarrassing to talk about." She giggled, her crimson eyes shining brightly. "Huh?"

However, our talk was suddenly interrupted as she furrowed her eyebrows. She glanced at the King, who was surrounded by many people. Their son was nearby eating sweets with other kids. nOve-lb-1n

But suddenly, some people that had been hiding appeared, wearing black cloaks, and slowly sneaking towards their child.

"Wha...?!"

They suddenly grabbed little Gustav and pointed a knife into his throat, the people nearby panicked as the King's attention was directed towards them.

At the same time, someone with a knife glowing with a bright purple aura started walking towards the King's back.

"Everyone, stand back! If you don't want your little prince to die!" Laughed one of the two black cloaked men in the scene, pointing his knife at Gustav's throat.

"Gustav!" Luminous cried. "L-Let go of my son!"

"Let go?" Laughed the men. "You bastards have been interrupting our research this entire time! Don't you know how hard we've been working on this?! And now you call these disgusting non-humans and give them emblems for their merits?!"

"This Kingdom will fall, and it will begin today!" Laughed the second cultist. "Now, King, don't you dare give another step, or your son will die before you can even realize it!"

The atmosphere instantly became incredibly tense, all while the cloaked man slowly continued walking towards the King's back.

Were they trying to attempt an assassination on the king by distracting him by threatening his son?!

They sure were sneaky!

"..." Camilla's eyes glowed with bright red light, her aura erupting with the force of someone that had already surpassed the Level 300 cap. She gritted her teeth, showing her sharp vampire fangs. "You...!"

FLAAASH!

"Give me back my son!" The King screamed, unsheathing his sword, trying to act brave, but he was afraid, he wasn't giving another step.

"Not another step, you bastard." The cultists smiled, his knife moving around. "I guess we'll have to cut his hand to show you we're serious!"

"Cut it." The second nodded.

"Uaaaghh! Daddyyyy!"

As Gustav screamed in horror, a crimson blur appeared behind the two cultists as they laughed manically.

"[Blood Threads]"

FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!

Crimson threads emerged out of their skin and wrapped around their bodies, pushing them away from Gustav at the same time as the two cultists panicked.

"Argh...!"

"What the...?!"

As they were pushed back, Camilla appeared behind them, her Blood Magic activating as two crimson spheres of energy surged from her hands.

"[Blood Spear]!"

The two cultists, in their panic, summoned dozens of magic circles, fireballs, icicle spears, and stone needles were about to massacre everyone.

"We'll take down everyone before you kill us!"

"DIEEE!"

As the Blood Spears pierced their bodies, the magic circles released their spells, countless explosions of elements spreading across the entire Banquet.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Everything was set ablaze, frozen, or destroyed... But the entire hall had yet to fall, indeed, it's because everything was covered by my roots.

And everyone else was also surrounded by Spiritual Barriers of my own creation. Thankfully, I responded the moment Camilla rushed to save her son.

"W-What happened?!"

"Ahhh... I'm alive?!"

"Your majesty!"

"Ugh..."

The King was fine too, protected by a barrier. His killer was caught by Mark's sword and was now a burning corpse cut into two halves.

"Mom!"

Gustav stared crying as he found himself trapped inside a bubble of blood magic, Camilla had acted before me and protected him in time.

"Gustav!"

She ran towards him after confirming their deaths, hugging her son tightly, and kissing his forehead.

I was happy everything ended as quickly as it begun but... Wow, everyone was left frozen.

For those nobles that doubted the King, now they should be sure the cultists are a real problem.

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