Mansa returned to the palace.

Night Anna's body was not found.

Night Anna's remains have completely disappeared.

With Tish's blessing, Night Anna's death completely vanished.

Leng Qingying did not mute Ye Anna's voice during the first attack in order to make Ye Anna mistakenly believe that she was going to kill her.

This made her think that she had been killed in one blow.

Therefore, during their first encounter, Night Anna sent the message to the Night Emperor.

"The Chosen Ones, are they fighting amongst themselves?"

"Of all times, at this very moment."

Mansa touched the ground, feeling the traces of battle that had taken place here.

There were no signs of combat; it was a clean and efficient battle, the most basic kind of fighting between assassins. In a fight between assassins, who kills whom is clear in an instant.

Hiring the Chosen Ones comes with this risk: while the Chosen Ones are powerful, they may also face battles between other Chosen Ones at any time.

Of course, if I were there, I could also protect Night Anna and help her kill the Chosen One.

This can be considered a transaction.

After surveying the battlefield, Mansha looked at the gate in front of her.

The gate showed signs of having been opened.

That assassin, after killing Ye Anna, went through this door.

The door was tightly closed at this moment, and there was no sign of it being opened again.

It seems the assassin didn't leave after entering.

Mansa changed the graphic combination, unlocked the door, and went inside.

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Guild Base

"If my assumption is true, what do you plan to do?" Lu Cang asked Yacaticto.

Yacaticto: "If what you say is true, then Mansa will be punished for the crime of betraying humanity."

Lu Cang: "Even if she did it for you, so that you could have a brighter future?"

Yacaticto: "Sky, it seems you are testing me."

"I have never felt inferior because I am human. I think that since I was born as a human, I should be lucky. How can I let my existence cause the decline of the human race?"

“You don’t need to worry about my impartiality. If Mansha is truly guilty, I will show no mercy.”

Lu Cang: "What about Mansha? She did this for you."

Yacaticto said solemnly, "Betraying humanity deserves punishment, but I will also give her a proper burial as a friend."

"All of this is predicated on me obtaining evidence."

"The evidence is irrefutable and sufficient to prove Mansa's guilt."

Lu Cang: "Even the result of the lucky coin test isn't acceptable?"

Yakatico shook his head and said, "No, because she is the Night Queen of the human race. When judging a queen's crimes, we must give a clear explanation to our people. How can we just make a judgment like that?"

Just like the Heavenly Proposal, although it utilizes the power of luck, it is still decided by the human race through a vote.

The human race is not a place where she, Yacaticto, has absolute power.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Lu Cang agreed, "Okay."

"It's cold, open the passage."

Leng Qingying listened in throughout Lu Cang and Yacaticto's conversation.

Listening to their conversation stirred up a storm of emotions within Leng Qingying.

President, you're really amazing. How do you know everything?

Is this really something that can be explained by talent?

Now that you've done this, I might actually start to believe Bai Lu's guess...

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The guild's teleportation portal opened, and Yacaticto stepped out, only to find himself directly inside the dark hall.

Following closely behind were Leng Qingying and Lu Cang.

Mansa was not surprised by the appearance of Yacaticto.

"Yakatico, you've come after all."

Mansa gently stroked the crystal tower at the very center of the enclosed hall.

Yacaticto smiled: "I'm just a guest, isn't the Night Emperor welcoming me?"

Mansa: "You should ask the host of the house before you go to visit. It doesn't seem like you're a guest if you come uninvited."

Then, she looked at Leng Qingying, who had appeared beside her.

"You must be the one who killed Ye Anna."

"I just sensed the opening of the Dark Gate; this day has indeed come."

The black hall was illuminated by starlight, making it sparkle and placing everyone in an endless starry sky.

Mansa: "Yakatico, I know why you've come."

"You should be willing to listen to me for a while."

Yacaticto maintained his serene smile: "Of course, I'm just here to chat with a friend who just parted ways in a hurry about unfinished business."

Mansa: "Do you remember?"

“When I was little, I told you how beautiful the night sky was, and you turned the entire central area into a night filled with countless stars.”

"You said that the sky above us is not the real sky, but merely a projection of the heavens, a tiny projection of the starry world above."

"The true starry sky is vast and boundless, with countless truly brilliant stars. When the Dark Ages arrive, all things in the world will fall silent, and all realms will be plunged into mysterious darkness."

"I can't imagine how vast the real night sky really is; I've always wanted to see the real darkness with my own eyes."

"I yearn for the mystery and silence of the night, and I also yearn to become a great being like you."

"You are the most perfect person I have ever met. You are intelligent, kind, brave, generous, open-minded, cheerful, righteous, and understanding. It's as if all the good qualities in the world are in you."

Mansa gazed at Yacaticto, her eyes filled with rapture as she spoke.

"To me, your light shines brighter than the sun. I want to get close to you and protect you."

"In the countless days and nights that followed, I eliminated one powerful competitor after another before finally obtaining the position of Night Emperor, so that I could be by your side."

“I have built my own palace next to yours, so that I can take action on your behalf and suppress the invaders of the human race.”

"But since becoming the Night Emperor, I have learned more hidden knowledge. In fact, you don't have to be confined to this cage. You should have a wider world."

"Yakatico, don't you think that humans are nothing more than a heavy burden to you?"

"For thousands of years, you've imprisoned yourself like a pigeon in a golden cage. Is this really what you wanted?"

Mansa looked at Yacaticto, her eyes revealing endless pity: "You should have gone up there long ago, to heaven. That is the vast world that belongs to you. You can become a god there. You should be the darling of the world. You should have the status of a superior race, or even a crown race."

After hearing this, Yacaticto smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly: "Mansa, you should know that this is not what I want."

Mansa: "Yeah, so I'll give you a push."

"Yakatico, it's too late for you to stop me." Mansa continued to gently stroke the crystal tower in the center.

“I have already made contact with the superior race. The Illusion Heart Clan will guide us, and both of us can be promoted to members of the Illusion Heart Clan,” Mansa said to Yacaticto with a light smile.

“You will shine brightly in that new world, and perhaps one day you will become a being comparable to a true god. But leading the weak human race will ultimately be your shackles and burden,” Mansa said cheerfully.

Upon hearing this, Yacaticto's expression was tinged with sorrow, but he still read aloud without any emotion: "Night Queen Mansa, everything you have said represents that you have committed the most serious crimes: betrayal of humanity and adultery with a foreign race."

"As the supreme human emperor of the human race, I have the right to immediately execute a judgment on you."

"No matter the crime, death is the punishment."