Chapter 249 The Villain Lady Arrives 77
Seeing this, the queen could no longer bear the fear and despair in her heart. She knelt on the ground, clasped her hands together, and prayed to the Duke with tears in her eyes:
"Your Excellency the Duke, please have mercy on us and spare our children! We are willing to give up everything just to save their lives!"
The Duke watched coldly, with a cold smile on his face, as if he was watching an insignificant drama. "Queen, your prayers are meaningless to me. In this world, only the strong can decide their own destiny, and you have long lost this qualification."
He looked at Weiwei, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "An'an, your decision is correct. These people are potential threats, and they must be eradicated to prevent future troubles."
Vivian nodded slightly, responding to the Duke's praise. She turned to the knight captain and ordered: "Go ahead, don't leave any one alive."
The knight captain took the order and swung his sword. With a flash of cold light, the Third Prince's screams stopped abruptly, and blood splattered everywhere, staining the cold stone wall red. Seeing this, the Second Prince roared and tried his last bit of strength to rush out, but was eventually subdued by several knights and fell in a pool of blood.
The king and queen watched their children die tragically in front of them, their hearts seemed to be torn apart, they were in great pain. They screamed and cried, but all this could not change the cruel reality.
Vivian stood aside, watching all this coldly, without a single ripple in her heart.
With the death of the Third Prince and others, the atmosphere in the dungeon became even more oppressive and heavy. Vivian turned around and bowed slightly to the Duke, indicating that her mission had been completed. The Duke nodded, accepting her report.
"Well done, An'an." The Duke praised, "You really didn't let me down. Next, we have to deal with these corpses."
Upon hearing this, Vivian immediately ordered the knights to drag the body out and burn it, and to scatter the ashes into the sea to prevent future troubles. The knights followed the order and completed the task quickly and efficiently.
The dungeon was peaceful again, but underneath this peace there were endless undercurrents. Vivian knew that this power struggle had just begun, and she was ready to meet all challenges.
After the blood and despair in the dungeon gradually dissipated.
Chi Meng gently straightened his clothes that were disturbed by the cold atmosphere of the dungeon, and slowly spoke. Although his voice was soft, it carried a force that could not be ignored: "Father, I... want to go out and gain some experience."
The Duke frowned when he heard this, and a trace of barely perceptible worry and reluctance flashed in his eyes. He looked at his daughter who had grown up beside him since she was a child, and now she had grown so strong, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings. "An An, are you sure? The world outside is far more complicated and changeable than here, and it is full of dangers." His words were full of concern as a father.
Chi Meng smiled slightly, and that smile contained both anticipation for unknown challenges and gratitude for his father's care.
"Yes, father. I have become a demigod, but my strength still needs to be honed in actual combat, and my soul needs a wider world to soar. There is no room for me to truly grow here."
The Duke was shocked when he heard this. He stared at Chi Meng, as if he was really getting to know his daughter for the first time. Demigod, that was a realm that countless strong men dreamed of, and she had already achieved it at the age of seventeen. This talent and strength made him feel proud and shocked.
"Demigod...you really have..." His words trembled a little, unbelievable.
Chi Meng nodded, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "Yes, father. I have felt the divine power surging in my body, which is proof of my existence beyond that of mortals."
The Duke took a deep breath and tried to calm his heart. With his daughter's current strength, there was really no need to worry about her safety. But as a father, he was still worried.
"Okay, An An, since you have made up your mind, I will not stop you. But you must remember, no matter when and where, you must be careful and never underestimate the enemy."
Chi Meng nodded to show that she understood. She looked at the Duke, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes. "Father, don't worry. I will protect myself and always remember your teachings."
At this moment, the Duke was filled with an indescribable complex emotion. He knew that he was about to become king, and the future of his family, especially the issue of heirs, became a reality he had to face. He hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to ask:
"An An, do you... have someone you like?"
Chi Meng was slightly stunned when she heard this. She had never thought that her father would suddenly ask this question, but after thinking about it, she could understand her father's worries and expectations. She thought about it and answered seriously:
"Father, I have not yet come to a conclusion about the matter of love. But I have indeed met many outstanding people in the outside world, each of them has their own merits, and I will seriously consider it. However, please rest assured, father, I will bring back the heir before I am thirty at the latest, so that the family bloodline can continue."
The Duke felt relieved when he heard this. He understood his daughter's wisdom and determination, and believed that she could make the best choice.
"Okay, An An. Since you have such a plan, I am relieved. Just remember to write me a magic letter every month to let me know that you are safe."
Chi Meng smiled and nodded in agreement.
After Chi Meng nodded and agreed to the Duke's proposal, the atmosphere between the two became subtle and warm. She pursed her lips, her eyes flashing with longing and determination for the future, and then she spoke softly, breaking the silence:
"Father, I have considered the time of departure. The current situation is turbulent. If I leave immediately, I am afraid that something unexpected will happen. Not only will my own safety be at risk, but my family may also be affected."
The Duke frowned when he heard this, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, but it was soon replaced by trust. "An An, you have considered it carefully. So, when do you think it is best to leave?"
Chi Meng pondered for a moment, his eyes deep, as if he had taken in all the possibilities of the future.
"In a month, father. By then, I hope to use this time to further consolidate my own strength and observe the changes in the situation. When everything is relatively stable, I will leave, which can reduce risks and better deal with unknown challenges."
The Duke nodded in agreement, his eyes full of approval and pride for his daughter. "Okay, An An, let's do as you say. I will fully support you in this month and ensure that you can set off smoothly."
At this time, Chi Meng took out a delicate glass bottle from his sleeve. The liquid in the bottle was flowing, emitting a faint fluorescence, which was obviously not an ordinary thing. "Father, this is the disguise potion I carefully refined. It can change a person's appearance and breath in a short period of time, and it is difficult to be detected. I think we can use it to make some arrangements."
The Duke took the medicine bottle and examined it carefully, his eyes flashing with surprise and admiration. "An An, you are indeed thoughtful. How do you plan to use this potion?"
Chi Meng smiled slightly, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes.
"Father, we can select a few loyal and alert family members and have them pretend to be the king, queen, third prince, and second prince, and stay in the palace as 'bait'. This way, even if someone has bad intentions, it will be difficult to tell the truth from the false, thus buying us more time and space."