Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 259 - 260: Surge

Besides,

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be invincible in a hundred battles.

Although his own strength is already strong, he really had to do it in the end.

However, Luo Kefei wanted to have a better understanding of the other party before doing so. Therefore, after entering Dragon Dance Square, the attention of this Grand general was focused on the Black Rose Family, just like Mengxi.

Naturally, the result was as expected.

He couldn’t find the figure of that Black Rose young miss. Like Mengxi, Luo Kefei’s attention was quickly drawn to the figure in the black robe surrounded by the Black Armored Knights. Although the person didn’t release any power, Luo Kefei could faintly sense the surging force within them.

"This person... is dangerous..."

In just a few seconds of observation, Luo Kefei came to this conclusion in his heart. A solemn expression appeared in his ice-blue eyes.

"Who is this person? When did they come to the imperial capital? Was there such a figure in Black rose?"

And at that moment,

A captain of the Imperial Guard, dressed in black and white armor, instantly rushed to Luo Kefei’s side amidst a surge of black aura.

"General, I have, I have an important report."

The words of this captain made Luo Kefei temporarily shift his attention and he looked puzzled at the Sixth-Stage Warrior behind him.

"Hmm? What happened?"

"General, there are two things. First, the Fourth Army Group stationed in the northern border was supposed to make regular contact with us this morning, but until now, there has been no news."

"Hmm? No news? Did you try to contact them?"

"Yes, we tried to establish contact with them, but we gained nothing. I don’t know if it’s because of the recent Storms..."

"This... is strange..."

Hearing this, the seriousness in Luo Kefei’s eyes grew deeper, and an ominous premonition emerged in his mind. A large army in the northern border, unable to make contact? That’s nor normal? Even if there is interference in communication due to the storm, it shouldn’t be like this.

’Something’s not right...’

"What happened there?"

After a moment of silence, Luo Kefei calmly spoke,

"Continue trying to establish contact. Also, arrange for the nearby armies to go and investigate the northern border."

"Yes, General."

"Oh. By the way, didn’t you say there was another matter? What is it?"

"Reporting to General, a suspicious individual was captured in the area near the East City Gate. They attempted to escape the Skye Dome during the lockdown."

"Hmm?"

When Luo Kefei heard this, his eyebrows furrowed. To prevent unscrupulous individuals, such as those from the Divine Punishment Sect, from infiltrating the city, the capital had been under closed management for the past few days. However, the main task of the guards was to prevent unauthorized individuals from sneaking into the city from outside. After all, with the upcoming coronation ceremony, people from all over the Snow Night Empire were eager to enter the Skye Dome City by any means.

’Wanting to escape from the city? That’s quite rare...’

But...

"If they want to escape, let them. Just lock them up according to the emergency protocols. Why bother coming to me?"

"General, this person’s situation is a bit special. He is His Majesty’s honored guest, and we are unsure whether we should detain him. Moreover, His Majesty is currently preparing for the coronation ceremony, so it’s not appropriate for us to consult him..."

"Honored guest?"

"Yes, it’s the information broker named ’Mo xiao’..."

"Hmm? It’s him? Enmmm..."

Luo Kefei raised his hand to support his chin. After thinking for a moment, the general slowly spoke,

"In that case, take me to meet him. Since the ceremony hasn’t officially started yet, we still have some time."

"Yes, General."

The captain respectfully replied.

...

...

A while later, Luo Kefei, who had temporarily left Dragon Dance Square, arrived at the camp of the Imperial Guard in the imperial city. He saw the honored guest who had attempted to escape from the Skye Dome. However, as soon as Luo Kefei laid eyes on Mo xiao, his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Looking at the black-haired man huddled in a corner of the barracks, trembling under the guard of the Imperial Guard, Luo Kefei sensed that something was amiss. Although this information broker was usually timid, he wouldn’t show such extreme fear like he had been frightened out of his wits.

At this time? Trying to secretly escape the city? Acting so flustered and guilty?

’Could it be that this guy stole some confidential information and wants to take it out of the city?’

With this suspicion in mind, Luo Kefei’s eyes revealed a glint of coldness. Already cautious and suspicious of someone like Mo xiao, who lived in the darkness, Luo Kefei immediately transformed into a frosty blue light, flashing in front of Mo xiao.

Without saying a word, he grabbed the collar of the man’s clothes and forcibly lifted him off the ground.

"Mr. Mo xiao, what are you trying to do? Why are you attempting to leave the Skye Dome at this time, and in such a secretive manner? Have you forgotten that His Majesty has invited you to attend the ceremony?"

Feeling the terrifying Power that accompanied Luo Kefei’s words, Mo xiao couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat and quickly shook his head.

"No, no, no! General, you’ve misunderstood! It’s just that something happened to my child at home, and I urgently need to go back and take care of them! It’s absolutely not a deliberate attempt to avoid the ceremony!"

"If something happened to your child, you should have reported it. Why did you specifically sneak out of the city?"

"Well, because... because I didn’t want to disturb His Majesty! Isn’t His Majesty very busy right now?"

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Luo Kefei immediately showed a skeptical expression. As Mo xiao’s subsequent explanations reached his ears, Luo Kefei’s expression gradually turned cold. At this moment, Luo Kefei’s icy blue magic enveloped Mo xiao, and with his powerful perception abilities, Luo Kefei could sense subtle changes in Mo xiao’s expressions.

The person before him was filled with fear! Even the words he spun were full of loopholes. His desire to leave the city now had nothing to do with his child. This information broker was hiding something...

"You’re lying!"

Saying that, Luo Kefei firmly grabbed Mo xiao’s throat without hesitation and pressed him against the wall.

"Tell me! Did you take advantage of His Majesty’s trust to obtain confidential information from our country and plan to sell it to hostile forces?!"

Although the person before him was an esteemed guest of the Snow Night Empire, when facing someone who could potentially endanger the country, Luo Kefei showed no mercy.

Feeling the pressure from Luo Kefei’s fingertips and the increasingly difficult-to-breathe situation, Mo xiao’s face gradually turned purple. Supported by the will to survive, he desperately shook his head.

"No, no... I... I didn’t... I didn’t plan to do that..."

"Then why were you trying to secretly escape from the Skye Dome?"

However, upon hearing this question, Mo xiao’s head shook frantically, even more wildly. His black eyes were filled with a terrified emotion as if recalling a nightmarish memory.

"Hmm?"

Seeing Mo xiao struggling frantically, Luo Kefei increased the pressure on his fingertips. The terrifying icy blue magic was like thousands of extremely cold blades, continuously piercing into Mo xiao’s body, tormenting him and causing intense pain.

"No? Then why did you want to leave?"

"I... I can’t say..."

"You can’t say? Looks like you’re quite stubborn."

After a cold smile, Luo Kefei applied even more force, causing Mo xiao’s face to turn deep purple from the suffocating pain. His once handsome face now appeared ugly and distorted.

However, even so, Mo xiao still refused to speak, leaving Luo Kefei slightly surprised.

"This kid? He’s quite resolute?"

But after giving an approving glance, Luo Kefei’s gaze became even colder.

"You won’t speak, huh? In that case, don’t blame me for being impolite to your family. Your wife and child, Are your children and wife in Lizhen city?"

"You?!"

Upon hearing the specific location of his wife and child’s residence, Mo xiao’s expression changed drastically. The determination in his eyes just now was replaced with a sense of agitation. Judging from Luo Kefei’s icy gaze, he was serious. If Mo xiao didn’t speak, the general would really send someone to harm his wife and child.

Noticing the subtle change in Mo xiao’s eyes, Luo Kefei smiled slightly and quickly added,

"If you don’t want anything to happen to your wife and child, be honest and tell me why you wanted to escape."

...

Facing Luo Kefei’s coercion, Mo xiao, who was on the verge of suffocation, finally had no choice but to speak helplessly.

"I can’t stay... or we’ll all die..."

"Hmm? What do you mean by that?"

"The Bloody Butterfly... it’s in the Skye Dome..."

Luo Kefei: "???!!!"

"What... What did you say? The Bloody Butterfly?!"