Chapter 217 The Villain Lady Arrives 45

Chapter 217 The Villain Lady Arrives 45

A cold light flashed in the eyes of the Third Prince. He moved his body to the side, easily dodged the attack, then counterattacked with a heavy punch, hitting the abdomen of the leader of the men in black, knocking him back repeatedly.

But he did not give his opponent a chance to breathe, and then he charged again with a knight, and the whole person turned into a flash of lightning, rushing straight towards the leader of the men in black. Seeing this, the leader of the men in black knew that he was no match for the third prince, but he did not give up, but fought desperately, condensing all his magic power on the dagger, preparing to make a final struggle.

However, at this critical moment, Alice arrived in time. She waved her hands and a dazzling wall of light blocked the attack of the leader of the men in black. At the same time, her magic circle also completed the final arrangement.

"Judgment of Light!" Alice chanted loudly, and a dazzling light burst out from the magic circle, forming a huge pillar of light that directly enveloped the leader of the men in black.

Within the column of light, the leader of the men in black let out screams. His magic power and fighting spirit quickly dissipated under the purification of the column of light, and finally turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared into nothingness.

Under the night sky filled with firelight and chaos, the Third Prince and his entourage finally got rid of the entanglement of the men in black and disappeared at the edge of the town, leaving behind a trail of footprints of varying depths that gradually blurred in the dust.

In a dark corner not far away, a few pairs of eyes flashed with cunning light. They leaned their heads out and carefully peeked at the receding figure, with both surprise and unwillingness in their eyes.

The leader cursed a few words under his breath, then waved his hand to signal his companions to retreat. They quickly disappeared into the night like ghosts.

At this time, far away in the royal city, the intelligence networks of the major families and forces were running frantically. Detailed reports flew like snowflakes to the desks of the heads of the major families. The most eye-catching of them was the heroic deeds of the third prince and his entourage.

These reports not only recorded in detail their agile escape from the fire, but also emphasized the extraordinary strength they displayed in the street fighting. In particular, the third prince's dual ability that combined the courage of a knight and the wisdom of a magician attracted everyone's attention.

In the Grand Duke's luxuriously decorated bedroom, Vivian's father was studying the information carefully, his brows slightly raised, and complex emotions flashed in his eyes.

On the side, the elders of the family sat in a circle and discussed. "This third prince is indeed extraordinary." A white-haired elder said with emotion, "First, it was rumored that they had obtained the power of the ancient treasure. Now it seems that this is true."

"Yes, especially Alice, whose talent for light magic is simply amazing." Another elder agreed, "If we allow them to grow, they will definitely become the pillars of the Temple of Light in the future. This is not a good thing for our family."

The Duke gently put down the intelligence, glanced at the elders present, and said in a deep voice: "Our family has always won by wisdom. Now that the Third Prince's power is rising, we must make plans early. First, we cannot let him become the heir of the kingdom and threaten our position; second, Alice's talent for light magic must be restricted, and the power of the Temple of Light cannot be allowed to become too strong."

As soon as he finished speaking, a servant hurried into the study, holding a piece of glimmering photo stone in his hand. "Master, this was just purchased from the dark market. It records the entire process of the Third Prince and his entourage in the street fight."

The Duke took the photo stone and touched it lightly, and the picture suddenly unfolded in the air in the center of the study.

The figures of the Third Prince, Alice and Tariq were seen shuttling back and forth in the interweaving of light and shadow. Every attack and defense was precise and deadly, especially the Third Prince's defense that combined earth magic and the knight's charge, which was even more breathtaking.

After watching, the Duke was silent for a moment, then handed the image stone back to the attendant and said in a deep voice: "Pass the order down, increase the surveillance of the third prince and others, and at the same time, activate our hidden players and look for opportunities to weaken their power."

At the same time, in the dark and deep hall of the Shadow Temple, the atmosphere was equally solemn.

The leader, a mysterious figure in a black robe with his face hidden in the shadows, was sitting on the main seat, playing with a ring inlaid with strange runes in his hand.

His eyes were fixed on the light screen in front of him, which showed the battle video of the Third Prince and others.

“Sure enough, it’s just as I expected.” The leader’s deep voice echoed in the empty hall, “Not only did they walk out of the altar alive, they also gained that power. Now things are getting interesting.”

He tapped the table lightly, attracting the attention of his men below, "What do you think of the Third Prince and others?"

A subordinate in a gray robe stood up and answered respectfully: "Sir, the strength of the Third Prince and others has increased so fast that it is beyond our expectations. In particular, their coordination and tacit understanding are simply impeccable. If we continue to let it go, I am afraid it will have an adverse effect on our plan."

"Adverse effects?" The leader sneered, "I think this is an opportunity. An opportunity to completely destroy the existing order of the kingdom and restore the glory of the Shadow Temple."

He stood up, his black robe swaying gently in the wind, as if even the darkness around him was making way for him. "Pass the order down, intensify intelligence gathering, and make sure to grasp all the movements of the Third Prince and others. At the same time, prepare an elite team and keep them on standby at all times. I want to deliver a fatal blow to them when they are at their weakest."

The men nodded their heads when they heard this, and then quickly dispersed to prepare themselves. The hall returned to silence again, with only the leader's figure looking particularly lonely and determined in the dim candlelight.

In the direction where the third prince and his companions had fled, in a dense forest, the three finally stopped. They stood back to back, watching their surroundings vigilantly to make sure there were no pursuers following them. "We are safe for now." The third prince took a breath and looked at Alice and Tariq beside him, "But the road ahead will probably be even more difficult."

Alice nodded slightly. Although her face looked a little tired, her eyes were full of determination: "No matter what the road ahead is, we will face it together. Your Highness, what is your plan?"

The Third Prince pondered for a moment and said, "We must find a safe place as soon as possible to recover our strength. At the same time, we need to sort out the intelligence we have obtained and contact the Knights of the Royal Palace."

When Alice heard this, a hint of worry flashed in her eyes: "I hope everything goes well."

Upon seeing this, the Third Prince gently reached out his hand and patted Alice's shoulder lightly. That action was full of brotherly care and encouragement.

"Alice, don't worry, we have already passed the most difficult step. Your light magic is our most solid backing. As long as we are united in heart, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome." His voice was gentle and firm, like a warm current, slowly flowing into Alice's heart.

Alice looked up at the Third Prince, her deep eyes flashing with trust and gratitude. She smiled gently, and although her smile was somewhat forced, the strength in her smile was even more obvious.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will. But...what should we do next? Those men in black are obviously not going to give up that easily."

Tariq also came forward at this time, his face showing his usual calmness and composure, but his eyes could not hide his concern for Alice's safety.

"Alice, you are right. But it is precisely because of this that we cannot lose our composure. We need a careful plan to avoid the enemy's pursuit and to get in touch with the knights of the palace as soon as possible."