Looking at Aurelion, whose body was covered in wounds and whose clothes were stained with blood, Victor smiled.

He was very satisfied.

Similarly, even Erica, who was leaning against the sacred tree behind Victor, showed a shocked expression.

No, she really dares to do that?

Leaving aside the immense psychological pressure one would have to endure when facing Viktor,

Her sheer courage—the ability to completely ignore the corrosive magic around her and persevere through excruciating pain—was enough to earn Erica's deep respect.

Indeed, there was a reason for the empire's power.

Even though Gwen, as the Imperial Knight Commander, could temporarily protect the Empire, she could not protect it forever.

Even though Aurelion could quickly increase her strength by using the royal family's 'Imperial Power'.

But what if she were just a mediocre emperor who dreamed of being intimate with Victor all day long?

Empires will eventually perish in complacency.

In fact, Aurelion had already accepted Victor's death.

Even though she was extremely deprived of love, she never thought of trying to get Victor back.

Even after Victor's return, Aurelion, whose mind had not fully matured, remained naive.

They thought they could go back to how they were ten years ago and rely on each other again.

But in fact, it wasn't just Victor...

If Aubrey could also be resurrected, Aurelion would probably try to return the throne to her father.

She longed to return to the simpler times of ten years ago, when she could earn praise simply by learning magic.

No need to worry about national affairs, just be a princess in peace.

In short, Aurelion's abilities only become apparent when no one else can help her.

But can we blame her?

Having lost her mother at birth, she lost her only two closest relatives in the world—her teacher and her father—at the age of sixteen, a time of adolescence.

She was forced to take on the burden of the entire empire.

The empire has been developing under Aurelion's leadership for ten years, and she is only twenty-six years old.

Erica was only sixteen when she entered the magic academy, and was just a first-tier mage.

Premature maturity made Aurelian nostalgic for the days when she could rely on others, especially those days ten years ago.

That's why Aurelion searched for Viktor all over the world like a madwoman when he returned.

When she finally found him, she immediately asked him to take on the heavy responsibility of being the emperor of the empire.

This is a clear indication that she wants to continue relying on him.

She longs to go back ten years and become a carefree person again, regardless of her social status.

Aurelion didn't care whether she continued to be a princess or let Victor become emperor and she became empress.

Therefore, Victor devised such a scheme for her.

Just like back in the empire, she had no one left to rely on.

That is indeed the case now.

The surrounding mages were unable to cast any spells due to the interference of the Dark Archmage.

Of the three capable fighters, Erica appears to have been struck by the Dark Archmage's attack and has fallen into a coma.

The other two members of parliament were knocked down as soon as they entered the arena and failed to play any role.

But this did not make Aurelion despair.

Because she believes she still has the ability to resolve this situation.

She is undoubtedly very powerful, so powerful that even the Dark Archmage might not be her match.

Therefore, in order to achieve the best possible outcome, Viktor appeared.

So, what is the current situation?

Three minutes later, Endymion will fall, becoming a giant meteorite that, through friction with the air, will turn into a rolling fireball and crash into the earth.

By then, everyone present will have perished.

Even more seriously, countries and countless people around the world could be annihilated in this collision disaster.

Under such extreme pressure, the only person Aurelion could rely on, and even the person she had always wanted to rely on, became her enemy.

She herself became the only one with the opportunity to resolve this crisis.

The immense pressure suddenly fell entirely on Aurelion's shoulders.

Without resistance, the whole world will be destroyed.

Trying to stop it might offer a glimmer of hope.

This proves that Aurelion has very few options left.

Indeed, this kind of pressure is enough to suffocate anyone.

However, the force that springs can generate when compressed for a long time is incredibly powerful.

Aurelion is now that spring.

Since all our hopes are pinned on her.

So whatever action she takes, whatever the outcome, will not be a problem for her.

All she had to do was stand up and stop Victor.

So next,

What else can you do?

Looking at Aurelion before him, Victor chuckled softly:

"Courage is commendable, but—"

"The premise is whether you have the ability."

With that, Viktor waved his hand.

The dark magic that floated around him moved with his will and surged forth instantly.

It transformed into a pair of hideous, withered hands, attempting to grasp Aurelion firmly.

Darkness swept swiftly through space, penetrating the azure flames burning around Aurelion.

The withered, black hand gripped Aurelion's body tightly.

With a wave of Viktor's hand, Aurelion was thrown away by the force of the impact.

Her figure transformed into a burning azure meteor in the air, tearing through the darkness and soaring through the sky.

In that instant, the wind shifted abruptly, and amidst the distortion of the void, Aurelion slammed violently into a giant rock floating nearby.

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