Chapter 15: Noren, let me explain!

Moonlit Kiss is the name of this legendary team of adventurers. All four members are genius warlocks of the fifth rank. The team configuration is a standard four: warrior, swordsman, mage, and priest.

They come from the top Holy Trinity College in Brentania. They are not only extremely talented but also have a strong family background. They explored many dangerous and forbidden lands in their early years. Now, less than a year after graduation, they broke into the military, are active on major battlefields, and have made many outstanding achievements.

And the strongest in this team is Valerius Novia.

Known as the sword demon, she is a melee warlock at the peak of the fifth-order.

“The eldest lady of the Xavier family?”

Stephanie lifted a strand of red hair from her ear, showing a sympathetic look, “Tsk tsk, it seems that your family really intended him to be a political victim. You actually asked him to marry that woman?”

Morn had obviously heard the legend about the Xavier family, and his face changed slightly for a while, “This is not just a political victim, they don’t even care about other people’s life or death.”

As a shield warrior, his personality was similar to his appearance, simple and honest.

“He’s just a waste. Instead of letting him fend for himself at the border, it’s better to transfer him back to the capital. Even if he really dies, he can live a good life for a few years.” Novia’s slender eyes narrowed. If one can ignore her overly cl temperament, then at that moment, she really looked like a cute white cat.

“Is this the last concern of being the eldest sister?”

The blonde priest laughed and said, “If he knew that he was able to return to the capital, would he be so grateful that he would cry? Did he cry when he was kicked out?”

Everyone looked at each other and smiled, which was a common joke among nobles.

Novia was stunned, “I don’t remember…”

She also hadn’t paid attention to that useless brother for a long time. After all, she was busy with her training.

On the day Licinius left the capital, she did not go to see him off.

In fact, the only thing to say is that Licinius can’t be regarded as useless.

At least he was accompanied by the little girl from the Frostian family, who was also a Tier 4 melee warlock.

And that guy has a good talent for business, so it should be possible for him to serve as logistics for their team.

However, for some reason, Novia didn’t like this younger brother.

After the meeting this time, they will just take him back to the capital and let him fend for himself.

In the roar, the floating ship slowly landed towards the wilderness below.

In the cabin, a beautiful female officer came out, bowed and saluted, and said with a smile, “This way, you’ve really worked hard in order to guard against the enemy airstrikes.”

The blond priest said politely, “It’s okay, we are honoured to serve General Cyrus.”

Novia glanced at her companion lightly but did not speak.

This time leading the front line is the Imperial General, Cyrus Via Salvatore.

That is, the son of the Archduke.

The most powerful family among the nobles, bar none.

Even a team of adventurers like Moonlit Kiss is simply incomparable.

Therefore, it is understandable behaviour for her companions to flatter a bit.

The female officer smiled even more intensely, “General Cyrus sees your outstanding performance in this war. When you return to the capital, we’ll send a report to the Empress and you’ll receive great awards and honour. Especially Miss Novia, Because your military exploits are too dazzling, General Cyrus wants to express his gratitude to you…”

Novia raised her beautiful eyes and said coldly, “No need.”

She knew very well the other party’s intention to win over her.

But with her character, she will not surrender to anyone.

“In that case, we will not force you.”

The female officer is not embarrassed, “By the way, General Cyrus wants to ask, there is a rumour circulating around the ancient cities of Hera and Norma recently. I wonder if you’re interested?”

The young blond became interested, “What rumours?”

The female officer said seriously, “Black magic.”

A sharp light flashed in Novia’s beautiful eyes, “Oh?”

Several companions behind her were also obviously interested.

“It is said that in the border area, there are a large number of warlocks who master black magic. It is very likely that they got something from the ruins of the ancient city of Hera. Just yesterday, a riot was even launched in the city of Loma.”

The female officer said meaningfully, “If you are interested, General Cyrus is willing to send a royal detective to cooperate with you to investigate this incident.”

 

The Stormblood Dragon made a thunderous roar, swooped down at an extremely fast speed, and finally flapped its wings two hundred metres above the city, suspended in mid-air.

The two figures on the dragon’s spine emerged from the clouds and mist, illuminated by the moonlight.

Old Neil took the last bottle of potion, and the terrifying changes on his body finally faded away like a tide.

“It’s terrifying, Your Majesty. Just a quick glance polluted my spirit. It took four bottles of potion in a row to recover. What kind of black magic does this noble boy master?”

He asked with a lingering fear, “It’s simply a disaster!”

The Empress glanced at him, “You can’t see through it either?”

Old Neil smiled bitterly and said, “Although I have been studying the knowledge of black magic, I have no talent in this field, Your Majesty. All I can say is, at least not any kind we have seen so far, nor in the hands of the hounds that Joachim kept.”

The Empress hummed, “That is to say, the possibility of Licinius’s allegiance to Joachim is even lower.”

Very good, she is satisfied.

“But we don’t know what kind of magic he is cultivating.”

Old Neil patted his chest, stood up, and said, “Your Majesty, didn’t you ask?”

The Empress said lightly, “Will he tell the truth if I asked him?”

Old Neil was stunned for a moment, then smiled, “Your Majesty is right.”

“It’s better to observe slowly, maybe there will be some surprises for me.”

The Empress narrowed her eyes, “At least from the current test and observation, he is qualified. Give him some time, and I would like to see if his ability is qualified.”

Old Neil was taken aback, “Your Majesty wants to place him amongst the new Night Watch? A black magic user?”

The Empress turned around with a cold smile on her lips, “For the royal family, the Night Watch was originally a violent institution, a tool used to assassinate and infiltrate, remove dissidents, and consolidate power, so it needs the most extreme strength. Don’t you think that black magic happens to be the most suitable for the Night’s Watch?”

Old Neil muttered, “Your Majesty, you’re planting a bomb beside you.”

“If you have a dangerous weapon, you’ll want to know where it is at all times.”

The Empress smiled rarely, “Isn’t it just right to put it in front of me?”

She raised her beautiful eyes and looked at the sleeping city, an enigmatic look in her eyes.

 

At midnight, the long street was eerily silent.

Because of the imminent arrival of the Empress, bars, casinos, and even brothels are closed.

Only the dim yellow street lights were still on, and it was extraordinarily solitary in the lonely night.

Licinius walked through the wealthy area with a happy face. Because the houses around weren’t built with soundproof materials, he could hear all kinds of indescribable sounds coming from the old houses around.

“What a pity.”

He said intentionally or unintentionally, “I thought I was here to induce vomiting for my brother today, but I never expected that not only did I experience social death once, but I was even recruited by Her Majesty.”

A nobody that is secretly lurking and growing in the novice village was actually noticed by a full-level boss.

This really doesn’t make sense.

“Um?”

Triya is worthy of being a demon, she can understand many connotative jokes, and said with a smile, “If Master Licinius feels it is a pity, then why not behave well in front of Her Majesty? If you make great contributions, you could even ask her to make me yours or something, Her Majesty will consider it carefully.”

At this moment, her magic power has recovered a lot, and she can move freely.

It’s just that the plain white dress was tattered, revealing her delicate skin.

Really worthy of being a lust demon.

It is clearly just a simple white dress, but it is more tempting than sexy lingerie.

Licinius’s face darkened, and he complained, “Demon, it seems that you are very loyal to Her Majesty.”

It was the first time he saw an employee sell his dignity and body to present benefits on behalf of her boss.

“I’m a human-demon hybrid.”

Triya smiled and said, “If it wasn’t for Her Majesty, I would have already died in prison in the capital.”

‘So this woman had been following the Empress at least from when she was in the capital.’

“All right.”

He said, “Then why are you following me?”

Triya said softly, “To protect you.”

Licinius frowned, “I still need your protection? You’ve been defeated by me, you’re simply talking out of your ass!”

Triya said with a half-smile, “I’m also a fourth-order demon, so I’m not weak in combat. Of course, I can help you when you are in danger. Besides, by following you, I’m telling my companions in the city that you’re one of us. It’ll make things easier for you in the future.”

Licinius squinted his eyes, “How many of the Empress’ people are in the city?”

He suddenly found that the city seemed not as simple as he thought.

Maybe the aunt who buys bread downstairs every day, the black silk singer who is often stared at by him, the teachers in the academy, and even the humble cleaner, are all secret agents in disguise.

“You’ll know one day.” Triya smiled.

Licinius suddenly paused, “Crap!”

Because he had already gone downstairs and found that the lights on the second floor were still on! Noren didn’t sleep!

No, it’s not merely not sleeping. At this moment, the girl was standing upstairs, staring at him expressionlessly!