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Chapter 716: 480: Murderous Intent Emerges in the Conference Hall_2
Chapter 716: 480: Murderous Intent Emerges in the Conference Hall_2
Chapter 716: Chapter 480: Murderous Intent Emerges in the Conference Hall_2
With another gentle sigh, Ariel continued to ponder, “Throughout history, even the former kings of Coldflame have tried more than once to spend huge amounts of money on purchasing Tier 5 Divine Weapons, but they have always ended up empty-handed.”
Thinking of this, Ariel couldn’t help but shake her head helplessly.
No wonder, after all, divine weapons at the Tier 5 level would greatly enhance the user’s strength, and they could hardly be measured by money any longer.
No country would willingly sell weapons of this level to other potential opponents because no one would know if one day their opponents would turn the divine weapon against themselves.
“Even my Coldflame Royal Family has had a hard time obtaining divine weapons for hundreds of years, how did that guy obtain so many? It’s just utterly inconceivable.”
Realizing this, Ariel shook off her confusion and refocused her attention on August, who was ahead of her.
“I’ll leave that guy aside for now; the most pressing issue is to find out who’s behind all this and defend this mountain fortress…but if he sent a Tier 5 Powerhouse here to watch me, how will he protect himself in case of danger?”
As Ariel was lost in her thoughts, she and August had already arrived at the entrance of a spacious and bright conference hall under his guidance.
“Your Highness, please come in.”
August bowed slightly and smiled at Ariel.
They entered the conference hall, and Ariel noticed that it was very spacious and even had two floors, much like a small theater.
In the most prominent position in the center of the hall, there was a huge war map laid out.
Upon closer inspection, it depicted the terrain and landscape in great detail, with numerous miniature soldiers in red and blue scattered across it.
Seeing this, Ariel nodded slightly.
Having received a complete royal education since childhood, she was naturally no stranger to military war maps, which displayed the distribution of enemies and allies in the current border area.
On the other side, noticing Ariel’s thoughtful expression, August apparently decided not to report on the battle situation immediately and clapped his hands gently instead.
Right after that, a group of servants accompanied by two rows of soldiers entered the hall, carrying steaming hot food and tableware.
“Your Highness, two Kingdom Generals, you must be tired from the long journey, and it’s already past lunchtime. Shall we fill our stomachs before we get down to business?”
After the tableware and food were set up, August smiled and said, “I didn’t expect Deputy General August to be so considerate.”
Upon hearing this, Ariel slightly raised her eyebrows, took a seat at the dining table without hesitation, and then asked August, “Have you had lunch yet, Deputy General August?”
“My apologies, Your Highness. I have been busy supervising the fortress’s defense and haven’t had time to eat.”
August replied with a smile on his face.
“Deputy General August works day and night, you are truly dedicated.”
As Ariel laid out the white napkin in front of her, she casually said, “We are guests here, and you are the host; in that case, please join us for lunch, Deputy General August.”
Hearing this, August hesitated for a moment and quickly waved his hand, saying, “I’m just a martial artist, how dare I dine with Your Highness?”
“There is a saying in my Coldflame Royal Family that loyal soldiers who defend Coldflame, regardless of their rank or origin, are worthy of sitting at the same table with the royal family.”
Gazing directly into August’s slightly cloudy eyes, Ariel said calmly, “If ordinary soldiers are treated this way, then how can you, Deputy General August, who currently commands three fortresses, be any different?”
With a nonchalant expression, Ariel added, “Therefore, there is no problem with Deputy General August sitting here.”
“Your Highness exaggerates; I still do not dare to.”
August waved his hand again and declined, saying, “All these are my duties, not worth mentioning.””Deputy General August Montgomery, why have you repeatedly declined the princess’s invitation?”
Standing behind Ariel Watson, Burt then said in a deep voice, “Do you have a guilty conscience, unable to bear the title of ‘Guardian of Coldflame,’ or is there something wrong with the meal?”
After speaking, Burt’s old voice became even lower as he continued to question, “Or is it both?”
“What are you talking about, General Giant Axe… This isn’t a joke you should make.”
Hearing this, August Montgomery laughed awkwardly, trying to confuse the situation.
However, when he noticed the sharp gazes from Ariel Watson, Burt, and Joshua all at once, his laughter abruptly stopped.
Immediately after, the expression on August Montgomery’s face darkened quickly as he coldly said, “It seems you have already discovered some clues. There is no need for me to play this hypocritical act in front of you.”
At this point, August Montgomery, with a completely different expression of viciousness on his face, calmly walked to the dining table and casually overturned a plate of exquisite pastries.
The next second, accompanied by the crisp sound of the broken plate, amid the scattered debris on the ground, the exquisite pastries released a dense black fog.
“I originally planned to let you surrender easily…but if you want to resist, then don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
As soon as he said this, a double-handed sword with a cold light burst out from August Montgomery’s large hand.
Behind him, three Tier 3 Pinnacle Powerhouse Coldflame Army Commanders also drew their longswords, sneering and preparing to attack.
At the same time, accompanied by a “boom,” the Conference Hall’s door suddenly closed, and the strong aura hidden within Concealment Barriers began to reveal themselves.
In an instant, the second floor of the Conference Hall was filled with black-clothed crossbowmen, exuding an impressive aura. Their gleaming arrow points aimed down at Ariel Watson, Burt, and Joshua from above.
Judging by their auras, these black-clothed figures were obviously at least Tier 2 Senior Powerhouses, and they numbered enough for two middle teams.
For a time, the atmosphere in the hall became extremely tense.
Undoubtedly, August Montgomery himself as a Tier 4 Powerhouse, three Tier 3 Pinnacle Powerhouses, and the two Tier 2 Elite Squadrons on the upper floor, each of which could contend against a Tier 4 Senior Powerhouse, far exceeded the apparent power of Ariel Watson’s trio.
“So you exposed yourself at last, August Montgomery, you deceitful man!”
Seeing this, Ariel Watson’s expression turned solemn. First, she drew her weapon along with Burt and Joshua by her side, and then asked, “What are you trying to do?”
“These black-clothed soldiers are all elite spies from Saint Night Kingdom who possess ruthless assassination skills, so I didn’t completely lie to you,” August Montgomery said leisurely with a sinister smile and his giant sword in hand. “As for what I want to do, the answer is quite apparent.”
After speaking, August Montgomery held his giant sword horizontally, his face full of malicious intent as he said, “Naturally, it is to capture you, the Fifth Princess of Coldflame, and hand you over to the Saint Night side.”
At this moment, the cold smile on August Montgomery’s face thickened, and he said viciously, “Of course, if you insist on resisting, sending your corpses over there would also count as a great accomplishment.”
At this point, August Montgomery sneered coldly at Ariel Watson and continued, “Originally, my goal was only to assist the Saint Night Army in capturing these three fortresses. But you unexpectedly delivered yourselves right to my doorstep!”
“It is exactly as that person predicted.”
Realizing this, Ariel tightened her grip on the Magic Wand and said resolutely, “So, you are the mastermind behind the collusion with Saint Night?”
“I didn’t expect Her Highness the Fifth Princess to be more intelligent than the Coldflame’s most beautiful vase described in the rumors.”
On the other side of the hall, with an air of confidence and no attempt to hide it, August Montgomery responded, “That’s right, exactly as you said!”
“What about General White now?”
Immediately after, Ariel Watson asked again without hesitation.