The air was filled with the scent of flames that had been scorched.
Ye Kai slowly descended to the ground, gazing deeply at the woman approaching him.
Her steps were steady and resolute, showing no signs of hesitation or pause as she walked forward.
A gentle breeze swept through, stirring up wisps of dust and tousling her long golden hair.
Bathed in sunlight, she appeared pure and ethereal, yet there was a calm determination in her demeanor.
"You've come," Ye Kai said with a slight smile.
"I had to come," Cecilia replied in a clear voice.
"Are you afraid?" Ye Kai asked softly.
"The King of Ice Lancer has never feared anything or any enemy," Cecilia's eyes sparkled with an unprecedented resolve.
Ye Kai smiled again, feeling a genuine pride for this woman before him, who possessed unparalleled beauty. He admired her, respected her, but more than anything, he felt a deep affection for her.
At that moment, as the crowd dispersed and the main forces hurried toward the Spatial Passage, the area grew increasingly desolate.
Yet at the same time, a sense of resolute determination began to rise.
"Esteemed Mage Envoys,"
Cecilia's crystal-clear gaze lingered on Ye Kai for a moment before sweeping over the remaining Mage Envoys still guarding this place. She gently parted her lips, "I am not standing here as the Ice Lancer Queen; I am here merely as a member of the Ice Lancer Bloodline."
"Please believe in yourself, and believe in the Bloodline that flows within us. Also, trust that the glory of Ice Lanster, the light of hope, will never extinguish!"
"She will guide us, without weakness, without retreat, without evasion. She will lead us for the revival of our nation, for the continuation of life, never regretting our choices!"
"At this moment, let us encourage each other, let this land and sky once again shine with the brilliance belonging to Ice Lanster!"
"I, Cecilia Vancia, awaken the glory of our ancestors sleeping within the earth with my own Bloodline, fighting for hope!"
Ye Kai was stunned.
He stared blankly at the woman before him as she took out a silver dagger and cut her wrist, allowing the piercing red blood to flow slowly down her staff and drip onto the ground.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The deafening sound of impact suddenly echoed again. Startled by what he had just witnessed, Ye Kai rushed forward to stop Cecilia from harming herself.
But in the next moment, he was halted by her pure blue eyes.
"Boom!!!"
The large hole that had been gradually closing shattered once more as a massive, fierce head emerged, letting out a thunderous roar.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Not only above them but also in several other directions, spatial barriers began to crack open with visible fissures.
Ye Kai suddenly raised his head and shouted, "Medium Energy Cannon, fire at will."
Just as the ugly mouth above him opened, about to unleash a torrent of flames, beams of eerie blue light instantly ignited and pierced into the gaping maw.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The successive precise strikes immediately shattered its teeth, sending blood and flesh flying. The already dark purple tongue and the pitch-black evil eyes were obliterated, with juices splattering everywhere.
Seeing Cecilia's face turn pale, Ye Kai stepped forward again, grasping her icy hand. He said solemnly, "I see that the Spatial Passage has opened. Soon, your people will be sent to that world. You don't need to do this anymore."
"It's already begun; it can't be stopped!"
Cecilia suddenly revealed a bright smile on her delicate face. "Thank you, Ye Kai! However, I still want to fight for a bit longer. Perhaps it won't take much time, or it may cause great harm to my body, but I believe it's worth it!"
You think it's worth it?
Ye Kai's anger began to rise. He truly wanted to knock this woman unconscious and take her away from here.
But looking into her clear, almost empty eyes, filled with happiness and an unwavering determination, he found himself unable to speak or act against her.
At that moment, through the massive hole, Ye Kai heard countless piercing cries and deafening roars.
His heart tightened again because he could sense that especially after the deity released a Multifunctional Detector, he witnessed a chillingly terrifying scene unfold before him.
A multitude of flying creatures covered the sky, while dozens of massive beasts around a hundred meters long roared in mid-air. On the ground, fierce Tigers, Leopards, Bears, and Wolves were charging and leaping towards them.
Especially those massive beasts, around a hundred meters long, resembling Western Dragons. Each time they dove down and struck the spatial barrier, the ground trembled violently.
"Ding!"
Cecilia finally completed the final incantation. She suddenly thrust her long staff into the ground: "Awaken, glory of my ancestor, Ice Lancelot! Light of Ice Lancelot!"
"Boom!"
As she sang lightly, the earth began to shake violently. The staff emitted a blinding light, and from its center, ripples of light spread out in circles, sweeping across the entire area of the Frozen Castle.
"Heart!"
Ye Kai stepped forward quickly, extending his arm to gently embrace the pale-faced Cecilia: "That's enough, it's alright here. You can relax!"
As he tightened his grip, he was careful not to squeeze too hard, fearing he might hurt the clearly exhausted woman in his arms.
He wrapped his arms around her soft waist and sat directly on the ground, letting her rest on his lap. He gently brushed aside a strand of hair that covered her eyes and suddenly noticed that the woman lying in his embrace had shyly closed her eyes without any strength to struggle.
He suddenly remembered something and quickly took out a roll of special hemostatic bandage to tend to the wound on her wrist, wrapping it gently.
"Your Majesty, how are you?"
"Your Majesty, are you alright?"
"Your Majesty, we are truly sorry for our ancestors!"
“Shut up!”
Ye Kai suddenly turned his head and shouted, his gaze icy cold. “Get over there and keep watch! Do you think everything is fine now? Leah has lost a lot of blood and needs to rest. She can't afford to be harmed even a little right now. Instead of crying and wailing, you should all pull yourselves together and be on guard for any sudden situations!”
Although he wanted to curse loudly, he noticed the woman in his arms slightly shaking her head. He changed his tone; otherwise, he wouldn’t care about being respectful.
As Ye Kai would say, “Why should I care?”
However, for this woman who appeared delicate but was actually strong-willed, courageous, and deeply committed, he managed to suppress his anger.
Turning back to look at her face, which was tinged with a faint blush as she closed her eyes and gently shook her head, Ye Kai felt a pang of heartache. “Leah, don’t worry. I’m still here. As long as I can stand, I will never let you suffer any more harm.”
“Just wait a few hours. Your people will completely pass through the Spatial Passage. After that, I will destroy the teleportation coordinates, and everything will be fine.”
Ye Kai gently patted the woman’s back, speaking in an unprecedentedly soft voice to comfort her.
At that moment, it seemed as if even the earth had become tranquil and serene. Holding this woman in his arms felt like embracing the entire world, filling his heart with tender affection and overwhelming love.
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