Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 761 - 762: Burning the Boats and Sinking the Ships

"What did you say?!"

Upon hearing Kael’s words, Emperor Ojin’s eyes suddenly narrowed, and he slammed his hand on the table, his red eyes filled with displeasure.

The guards and ministers around them were also drawn by the Emperor’s voice, and they looked at the old emperor with disbelief.

Because Kael and Emperor Ojin were surrounded by a layer of invisible magical barrier, the crowd couldn’t hear their conversation clearly, but seeing the old emperor lose his temper and ask questions, they still showed a confused expression. After all, the old emperor was a calm and composed person, and he had never shown any emotional outbursts in public.

On the other hand,

Facing Emperor Ojin’s question, Kael smiled calmly and gestured innocently with his hands:

"What’s wrong, Your Majesty? This is a perfect plan. The Black Death Sky Prison was built by late Emperor eight hundred years ago to suppress criminals and prevent them from escaping. The prison contains a large amount of magical barrier that can directly swallow and destroy escapees when necessary. Against Bloody Butterfly, these magical barrier will definitely be useful. Your Majesty, I believe you also know what the main component of the ’Divine Cannon’ in the Sky City is? That’s right, it’s anti-hydrogen particles. When these magical barrier gases come into contact with the large amount of anti-hydrogen particles contained in the ’Divine Cannon’, they will produce an unimaginable explosion, which will definitely be much stronger than the explosive power of the Divine Cannon’, even several times stronger. Killing the Bloody Butterfly in one fell swoop is not impossible."

As he spoke,

Kael confidently met Emperor Ojin’s gaze:

"Although it is unknown whether the Bloody Butterfly intentionally allowed herself to be captured and if there is a conspiracy behind it, all conspiracies will be destroyed in the face of absolute power. Furthermore, as we analyzed earlier, Bloody Butterfly intentionally allowed herself to be captured and is waiting for an opportunity in the prison. If this opportunity is really given to the Bloody Butterfly, we will certainly be defeated. Instead of waiting for that to happen, it’s better to take the initiative. What do you think, Emperor Ojin?"

"The power of the ’Divine Cannon’ is already strong. If it is combined with magical barrier particles, the explosion... the entire imperial capital will..."

"Undoubtedly be completely destroyed, right?"

Kael answered without hesitation:

"That’s why I just said that your royal family needs a new capital."

"Kael, are you... serious?"

"Of course, I am serious."

Kael affirmed.

As the words came out of his mouth, the pope even opened his hands and showed a righteous expression.

"Indeed, losing such a prosperous capital is a huge loss. But if we can completely destroy the Demon Temple and cut off the source of power for the abyssal demons, then it’s all worth it. Don’t worry, when the time comes, our church will also be destroyed as well. We will rebuild together hand in hand."

"..."

Emperor Ojin clenched his fists and stared intently at Kael’s face, asking word by word:

"Your Holiness, do you really not know what consequences this will lead to?"

"If we can destroy the Demon Temple, destroy our greatest enemy for centuries, then I think any consequence is worth it."

"I understand."

Seeing Kael’s answer, Emperor Ojin lost the will to continue the conversation, and directly picked up the scepter symbolizing the royal power and left the pavilion where the two were meeting without looking back.

Although it was unclear what the emperor was planning to do, the confused Amon and others quickly followed Emperor Ojin’s pace and left the pavilion.

Watching them leave like this, without any courtesy, Kael directly raised his hand to stop his displeased subordinates, and pretending as if nothing had happened, deliberately called out to Emperor Ojin:

"Your Majesty, I’ll be waiting for you?"

"..."

Hearing these words, Emperor Ojin stopped for a moment, but quickly left the scene with the important figures of the Red Leaf Royal Family.

"It seems that His Majesty is quite anxious, the game hasn’t even finished yet."

Looking at the chessboard on the table that was still in the middle of a heated game, Kael shook his head regretfully.

At this time,

Tania, who had been standing beside Kael for a long time, thoughtfully watched Emperor Ojin’s departure. Her eyes unconsciously narrowed, and a cold gleam silently emerged from them...

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At night,

In the Dragon Palace,

*Creak...*

Accompanied by the sound of the palace door opening, a beautiful woman slowly stepped into the imperial bedroom where the emperor of the empire resided, accompanied by a few maids and guards.

Although she was over forty, the well-preserved woman still had a quite elegant and beautiful appearance. The woman had a head of beautiful black hair, skin like condensed cream, like warm jade, eyebrows like willow, eyes like water, and her whole body exuded a mature beauty and a unique charm.

Wearing a phoenix crown and a light silk robe, the soft red silk fabric was embroidered with majestic and elegant royal patterns. The skirt covered her feet, clearly visible with gold edges, made of precious soul gold threads.

The woman with a noble demeanor was the queen of the Red Leaf Empire and the wife of Emperor Ojin - Seraphina.

After entering the bedroom, Seraphina ordered the guards and maids to wait outside, and she herself went in.

A moment later,

Seraphina came to the central area of the bedroom, and in front of her was Emperor Ojin, who was processing documents at his desk.

Sensing his wife’s arrival, Emperor Ojin spoke softly, "You’re here."

"Yes, Dear."

With a slight nod, Seraphina walked slowly to Emperor Ojin’s side and gently placed a cloak over the old emperor’s shoulders.

"What’s wrong? you seem to be in low spirits. Do you have something on your mind?"

"Hmm."

"Is it related to the previous meeting?"

"You could say that,"

Emperor Ojin nodded silently.

As the emperor of the empire, Emperor Ojin had naturally learned from his ancestors about the terrifying existence sealed underground in Anvika. At this moment, regarding the plan proposed by Kael, Emperor Ojin’s heart was filled with resistance. Once the Divine Cannon struck the Sky Prison, even if it could destroy the Blood Butterfly, if the seal at the bottom of the ground was broken, the consequences would be unimaginable.

However,

His opposition alone would not change anything. The Church and the Sky City both intended to act according to Kael’s wishes, and the Holy Tower seemed to have the same intention.

If he wanted to stop this plan, did he have to reveal the secret underground?

But...

Could this stop the Church’s new plan?

For some reason, Emperor Ojin felt that Kael was not unaware of the secret underground, but rather knew it very well, and even made this suggestion based on this. If that was the case... the situation would be much more serious than he imagined.

Feeling the need, he decided to report to his ancestor...

However, what made this old emperor depressed was not just this matter. The matter of the Bloody Butterfly also made Emperor Ojin feel tangled. Because the secret underground could not be revealed to anyone, Emperor Ojin planned to tell his lover about his thoughts on the Bloody Butterfly to relieve his blocked inner heart.

Looking up slowly at the still beautiful black-haired woman, Emperor Ojin asked softly, "Seraphina, have you seen the information that Fietrel handed over?"

"I have seen it..."

"Do you find it strange?"

"Strange?"

"Yes."

Emperor Ojin nodded slightly:

"In the Sky Prison, the Bloody Butterfly’s behavior did not seem like that of a cruel and bloodthirsty abyssal demon, but rather like a strange and mysterious girl. This girl transformed from the Demon Temple may not be as cruel as Kael said. She did not seem to have the desire to destroy mankind."

"Then, it must be an act, right?"

Seraphina said with a doubtful tone.

To this, Emperor Ojin shook his head:

"I thought so at first. But, for safety’s sake, I had the investigators of the Intelligence Department investigate the Bloody Butterfly’s life at Luminous Academy. In the mouths of every student, the Bloody Butterfly was a kind and patient good teacher. Other Academy teachers also had high evaluations of the Bloody Butterfly."

"This… this must also be a disguise, right?"

"It’s possible. But she can suppress the abyssal demon’s desire to slaughter and live in harmony with humans. I believe that the Bloody Butterfly herself does not hate humans like other abyssal demons."

" Then… what is your plan?"

"I plan to have a chat with Bloody Butterfly myself."