The First Magic World War

Zolman was a fifteenth-level Knight, having earned the Five Great Knights' Proofs: Proof of Glory, Proof of Courage, Proof of War, Proof of the Hills, and Earth's Proof.

Zolman was not a man who kept his promises, so he did not earn the Proof of Oath. He was a South Serif, and for the cause of the Restoration, he had always fought in his homeland, never seen the sea, nor had he earned the Proof of the Ocean. He had never witnessed a storm, hence he did not possess Storm's Proof.

Despite this, he remained a very powerful Knight, his body billowing with the Flame Fighting Spirit, the most widely known in the Southern Seraph Territory, and his Knight's Spear emanated a fierce white glow.

As a High-Level Transcendent with widespread fame, and Charles as a rising star in the military, the duel between the two of them not only attracted great attention from the South Ceraph Reclamation Army and the Westwind Knights, but even the inhabitants of Mostall Castle were quite interested.

At this moment, the ramparts of Mostall Castle were packed with people. Belisa followed the Duchess, looking down at the youths dueling below the castle and suddenly felt a warmth in her heart. Although Charles also rejected her, she inexplicably developed a slight fondness for this young man. Discover hidden stories at empire

Charles was a type she had never seen before, which was very fresh to Belisa.

Just as Charles and Zolman began their decisive battle, almost no one noticed that Cyrus quietly left the dueling grounds, retreated to his own camp, and immediately led a squad of elites away.

Curiously enough, although Belisa was very focused on the duel, she inadvertently glanced over and spotted Cyrus's departing figure.

This girl indeed performed poorly in Charles's presence, but she had become the most sought-after young lady in Mostall Castle for a reason, and was no empty-headed girl; a girl of no worth would not be kept by the Duchess at her side.

Belisa glanced at the top of the ramparts where almost all the great nobility of the city had come out to watch the battle. Her heart skipped a beat, and suddenly an idea emerged, "What if Lady Southseraph attacks the city?"

She wanted to tell the Duchess about this, but she also knew how strict the Duchess was. If she guessed wrong, she would certainly be punished. As for the High Priest, that was even less an option—ever since Augustine, Augusladin High Priest, entered the city, he had requested several young, handsome virgins from the Duchess, with a lecherous look on his face.

Belisa dared not imagine if the High Priest demanded her from the Duchess, whether the Duchess would refuse. She knew deeply that she was just a maid; even if she was favored, she would not cause the Duchess to offend a Sacred Order High Priest for her sake.

Especially since Mostall Castle was in a precarious state and desperately needed the protection of this Sacred Order.

Baron Fabolais was even less suitable. Belisa disliked the Emperor's brother-in-law intensely and knew that he was not a skilled commander.

"If Lady Southseraph attacks the city, everyone watching the duel will be unprepared. I need to find help."

"Help..."

"Right outside the city."

Belisa took a few steps back, ran to an unoccupied section of the city wall, and then jumped down like a little bird. She too was a Transcendent, but she never showed her capabilities.

The battle between Charles and Zolman started at a climax. Charles's swordsmanship was quick and varied, Zolman's Knight's Spear was fierce and Unparalleled, and it also bore a fierce white glow—the Fighting Spirit condensed, forming a Special Ability, much like Charles's Colorless Blade.

Charles had several Special Abilities, and Aslor's swordsmanship had been cultivated to the Seventh Movement: All Things Hazy. Although slightly at a disadvantage, he could still hold his own. The two had fought over twenty exchanges, with the range of their battle gradually expanding.

Charles tried to drag the fight into a "mobile combat" mode. His Bloody Glory was far less robust than his opponent's Fighting Spirit, but with the Quickness Technique, Spirit Spider Technique, and Wings of the Hatchling Dragon among his abilities, his speed was not inferior. As long as he did not attempt to decide the battle, he could drag it out for a long time.

This was the battle experience he had honed through hundreds of duels with Cyrus in the Dreamscape.

Though Zolman was a rank above Cyrus in terms of being a Transcendent, his actual combat prowess was far inferior.

He found himself helpless against Charles's hit-and-run tactics, yet he did not believe that Charles could defeat him with such tricks, bellowing, "Is that all you've got? Fight like a man! This jumping around isn't suited for you and will only make your death more miserable."

Charles paid no attention to the mockery; he was considering which move to use to finish his opponent while keeping more of his trump cards hidden.

The feast should not be fed to dogs.

His most powerful trump card must be reserved for Cyrus.

Dobin, Yellow Bear, Anatasiya, as well as The Spotted Deer Gwen and The Wind Wolf Bankcroft, who were spectating, suddenly saw a young girl sprinting towards them.

Upon seeing them, Belisa exclaimed, "The South Ceraph Reclamation Army might take advantage of everyone watching the duel to launch a surprise attack on Mostar Castle. Is anyone willing to help?"

Dobin and Yellow Bear, as well as The Spotted Deer Gwen and The Wind Wolf Bankcroft, all deferred to Charles as their leader and unanimously declined, "We need to hold the line for Mister Mecklen and can't leave the duel."

Though Belisa was disheartened, she still tried to plead, "If Lady Southseraph launches a surprise attack, Mostar Castle will fall, and everyone including the Duchess and the townspeople will die. Please, help me."

Dobin and the others refused again, but Anatasiya took a deep breath and said, "I'm willing to help!"

Belisa was overjoyed and said, "I'll take you there; I've seen the direction their army is moving."

Anatasiya spoke to Dobin and Yellow Bear, "I must go and see; if Lady Southseraph truly intends to attack, I must stop them."

Dobin did not try to dissuade Anatasiya. With Charles and Taoles absent, he was effectively the one with the most authority in the Westwind Knights. He murmured, "Go quickly and return quickly. If Lady Southseraph doesn't act, don't say anything when you come back."

He didn't believe that Lady Southseraph would attack Mostar Castle but was willing to provide cover for Anatasiya.

Belisa and Anatasiya hurriedly left with a small combat team.

Zolman was indeed far inferior to Cyrus. After exchanging more than fifty moves, Charles began to gradually fall into a disadvantage.

Charles launched a fierce attack with his fast sword, looking for an opportunity to act. He was not some "knight," and this duel had no rules requiring the use of cold weapons. However, after several hard clashes between his Blood Rose and Zolman's Knight's Spear, a cold current suddenly flowed through his body.

The Asiluo Clan's Angelic Twelve Movements he had been practicing intensively for many days suddenly broke through. What was originally vague and elusive in his swordsmanship suddenly carried a hint of desolation, causing the white aura on Zolman's spear to melt away a little with every clash against the Blood Rose.

The Eighth Movement: Twilight Dirge!