Chapter 204

The commotion, which had begun without warning ten minutes earlier, had escalated. Gunshots drowned out by binge drinking and collapsing structures. The historic Imperial Palace was trampled by terrorists.
Even the most oblivious among us couldn’t help but notice the change. Some people were stunned, while others were quick to react.
As if they saw it coming.
Click, click, click!
“This way, come on!”
“Wait, whoa, whoa, slow down…!”
“This is no time to slack off.”
“Mr. Erai, you’re going to suffocate me!”
Maximilian stopped in his tracks at the sound of the shout. He let go of her wrist and turned around. His sister, the Empress Meiana, was breathing heavily, on the verge of vomiting.
“What a bunch of weaklings, why don’t you build up your stamina.”
“Shh, shut up. Is it time for you to stop nagging, whoopee?”
“My brother, but he has an ugly voice….”
“Die.”
Even with the flirtatious banter, Maximilian did not let his guard down. His eyes quickly checked the safety of his surroundings, while his ears gauged the distance from the battlefield.
Fortunately, it’s quite a distance away.
‘He must have gone straight to the Emperor’s palace.
Of course, it’s too soon to rest easy.
Kim Yi Hyun once said he had no interest in anything but the emperor’s head. But plans change according to circumstances. In the first place, saying “I’m not interested” is not the same as saying “I won’t hurt you.
So this was his role.
“Sir Lewis. What’s going on with Noah and Elias?”
“Noah has already arrived at the safehouse. Elias is also safely on his way, so I don’t think you should be overly concerned.”
“I see. Your sister… well, I’m sure she’ll be fine.”
1Princess Laura is a very prepared person. She takes care of herself first and foremost. Even before the atmosphere in Xuran became turbulent, she had a failsafe in place.
“This was the right way to go.”
“Can you please stop talking to me like I’m the problem?”
When Meiana had finally stabilized her breathing, she turned to Maximilian.
“I’m more curious about you. Was he always this calm?”
“You have sunk because you have made a fuss over my share.”
“Fuss?”
Meiana shifted her gaze in the direction of the Emperor’s Palace. Smoke could be seen from miles away. The sound of the bombast was so murderous it made her shudder.
It didn’t feel very realistic.
“How, how could this have happened…?”
Muttering in fear, Maximilian clenched his fists. He wondered if he’d made the right choice. A pang of regret and remorse swirled in his heart.
“No, it’s something I decided to do on my own.
No veto? That’s just an excuse.
I could say no, I could try to talk her out of it, or I could run away. I thought about the consequences.
After much deliberation, I smashed the nachal stone.
Once you’ve made a decision, there’s no going back.
“When you’re done, move again.”
The Xilan Imperial Palace has a long history. It has seen its fair share of wars in the past, which is why there are many secret passageways to the outside world and places for the royal family to hide.
A refuge he had memorized as a child, but had never had to use. Maximilian had already picked out the safest place, away from the imperial palace, among several candidates.
The back room of the library and the basement that leads to it.
As I descended the stairs, knights sent by Maximilian stood guard at the door. In modern-day Shiran, knights don’t ride horses and prefer guns to swords, but their loyalty remains the same.
“Your Majesty, you are safe.”
“Somehow. Are you two in here?”
“Yes. Elias arrived a little while ago.”
“That’s great, thank you.”
After a quick thank you, we headed into the basement.
“Brother, why are you coming now!”
“Ho, did you run into a terrorist?”
“Nope. I was just late getting Meiana.”
“No way, Sis, you were asleep at the wheel during this whole mess….”
“Mr. What are you talking about, they think I’m an idiot.”
Their frightened faces visibly relaxed. They seemed to be relieved to see that each other was safe. Maximilian himself was finally able to relax.
“At least here, I won’t get caught.
But you can’t just sit there and suck your fingers.
As far as he was concerned, he had one more duty to fulfill.
“Noah, Elias, and Meiana.”
I called my siblings by name and made eye contact with each one.
“Do not leave this place until I return.”
“What? What do you mean, you’re going out on your own?”
“Yes. I must go to the king.”
“Are you out of your mind? My brother went to….”
Meiana was about to retort, but her mouth fell open. Maximilian’s mood was more serious than ever. There was not a trace of the playfulness that had characterized his jokes.
“I have to watch it.
Maximilian had to be held accountable. He participated in terrorism, even if it was only in a small way. Whatever the outcome, I will see it with my own eyes and live with it.
“Leave this to the lords. Be sure to guard it.”
“It’s dangerous, Your Majesty, and you don’t have a royal guard at your side, so….”
“If you’re so worried, let wonder follow.”
He walked out of the cellar, ignoring the knight’s protests. His red eyes held determination; he was ready for a new era.
“Father.
The continent will be turbulent.
Due to the death of the Emperor.
* * *
As soon as his vision cleared, he realized what was going on.
‘Six. Five, if you don’t count the Emperor.’
It’s a small number, but it can’t be ignored. I had to see the faces of my escort. Four of them are special forces. They are experimental subjects who have been perfected enough to be entrusted with the Emperor’s escort.
‘Plus…….’
Wedge!
Suddenly, the blade was right in front of him. Kim jerked his head back in surprise. With the unpleasant sound of scraping iron, a deep scratch was carved into his gas mask.
He rolled backwards to create distance. There must have been a gap, but no follow-up attack came. Kim peered over his gas mask at the man who had confronted him.
“Heinrich, Heinrich.
She sticks close to the Emperor’s side, as if to fulfill her role as bodyguard. His only weapon is a sword. He may seem anachronistic, but he is not to be underestimated.
“He’s kind of a monster, too.
Genius born of the prestigious Mu family, Spear of Xuran, and slayer of monsters.
The list of Ho Guoqing’s exploits is too long to mention. He, like the Emperor, has kept his position by tearing off the shells of his descendants. How much has he contributed to Xuran in the meantime.
He was a notoriously difficult foe in games.
Subject : Heinrich Dichroism doesn’t even have an aging curve
(Roughly, Leone gets parried and gets a 1 second cut while SMGing)
This game is so unrealistic, lol, deflecting bullets from just one square away.
└ You looking for reality in a game… hmm….
└ It’s annoying. AoE evasion pops up.
└ Refer to Prof. Kim’s strategy http://carrotshake/polaris/132413
Extremely high evasion rate and auto counters with a 30% chance to trigger. Despite his low attack power, his defense penetration is so high that he is difficult to counter as a tank.
On the other hand, what about the power on this side.
– It’s never ending! Where is it coming from!
– Crazy. Aren’t these real parasites?
– Mr. Hyun, hang in there, I’ll be right with you!
Most of the power is tied up. We had no trouble getting into the Emperor’s palace, but we spent some time trying to pinpoint his location.
If he delayed another half hour, the knights and all the enforcers in the capital would be on him. He would have to force his way through.
Kim glanced at Asterike, whose face was covered in the same way as his own, but she was holding a gunlance instead of her usual blunt sword.
“[The vibranium composite sword] has almost become Asterike’s trademark.
I’m sure there are more Peccatums that can deal with Pyrothermal spells if you scour the continent, but the addition of the [Vibranium Composite Sword] makes it cumbersome. I’m forced to substitute other equipment.
Of course, this is probably a good thing.
There will be no cameras and no witnesses.
“How are you doing?”
“It’s still early, what should I do?”
Asterike asked as she handed over the [Vibranium Composite Blade]. In the meantime, the enemy’s formation had changed. The task force blocked the front, while the Emperor and the Imperial Guard slowly began to fall back.
It was clear that they were trying to stall for time somehow.
A choice made to keep the Emperor out of battle.
It was, hands down, the dumbest decision I’ve ever made.
“Swipe.”
As if on cue, the heat rises. Flames reminiscent of blood engulfed Asterique. Even Kim took a few steps back, but the task force remained in formation.
“Courage is supposed to be virtual.
Sometimes you need a scare tactic.
Boom!
A heavy impact shook the ground beneath his feet. The stone floor cracked and sparks burst from the tip of the blade. The gaping maw of the red flame swallowed the envoy whole.
The repercussions were far-reaching. Heinrich hurriedly thrust out his sword against Chapter. He should have been swept aside, but the result was different.
A hazy mist mingled with the flames, and with it, Asterike’s spell lost its form. The flames died down quickly, as if it were a hallucination or something.
“What the hell?”
Unlike Asterike, who was stunned, Kim was expecting it.
“You’re a fraud.
Active Talent assigned to ‘Heinrich the Border Guard’. Grants a silencing effect within a certain range. He possesses a spell that suppresses the spells of others.
An ability that synergizes absurdly well with her pure combat prowess. Asterique’s heavy reliance on spells makes her a natural enemy.
But it’s not a lost cause.
“That’s good enough.”
The pesky commandos have been burned to a crisp. They’re still on the move, but Asterique can handle them alone. Best of all, they’re ready.
The modified helixivir in my neck flowed through my bloodstream.
Kim immediately formed a flashbang and rolled it to the ground. Before it could explode, the mist enveloped it, and against his will, it turned into light and disappeared.
“My spelling makes no difference.
But it’s not all bad news.
In a change of course, this time the Hokkien border closed the distance first. A burst of acceleration that would have been impossible to handle normally. The enhanced fuselage vision caught every movement of the opponent.
And a second throw.
Unlike just now, you move your hand in and out of your pocket. The mist touched the flashbang without fail. It was a known side effect, and it seemed to be fully aware of the spell.
That’s why it can be a bit of a stretch.
“……!”
The flashbang didn’t disappear despite being affected by the fog. That was to be expected. It was a real thing, not a spell. Making a split-second judgment, Ho Kook-Kyung knocked the flashbang away with the back of his sword.
The flow is as expected.
The angle at which the sword is held. The direction in which it can be swung. Kim noted that. In games, ‘counters’ are generated by probability, but it’s unlikely that they will be applied in real life.
Bang, bang!
Nappa [ivory] to the empty side.
Ho rolled to the ground in panic. A bullet grazed his forearm, blood trickling down. The gunfire continued without pauses for breath, and as he dodged, his wound grew larger and larger.
Kim immediately pulled the knife from his waistband. This time, it was the real thing, unmistakable. Before he could bring the blade down, Ho Kook Kyung flew out of the way and retreated to the rear.
After a brief discussion, Kim was convinced.
“This sucks as much as I thought it would.”
Ho Kook Kyung Heinrich’s strategy is actually quite simple.
If pure combat prowess is your strength.
You just need to bring your skills up to par.