This applies to both Shidu and its inhabitants. Of course, it goes without saying that those who lost their lives in the riots also suffered greatly.
Even though she was very reluctant, Keller had to acknowledge the existence of the tragedy;
Furthermore, as a knight, he must also swear an oath to the living and the dead to prevent such a tragedy from ever happening again on any inch of the Duchy of Valentino.
Yes, Kareser has come to his senses: even if he is alone, he will do everything in his power to fight the demon.
Protecting unarmed civilians at all times—isn't this the code of conduct I've upheld all this time?
It is not only an oath for oneself, but also for the entire group of Silver Knights. It is a promise to the people that takes effect from the moment one swears to become a knight and is upheld for life.
Even if I am the last one left, even if I die in the chaos of battle, I will prove my oath and show my honor with the blood I shed on the battlefield.
How can we forget the determination that embodies pride and perseverance? Since we have been given power, we must use it for the right purpose to realize our lofty aspirations.
No one other than a knight could possibly understand this almost religious sense of responsibility.
Moreover, only knights would retain such a sense of responsibility.
The ancient emblem "Elevit" sensed the renewed determination of its master, Kareser, in the illusion. The talisman flew out of the pocket and emitted a light that pierced through all illusions.
The reenactment of historical tragedies shattered like a broken mirror, turning into dust that drifted through the air.
Moreover, the other emblem on his right arm, "Radiant Thousand Birds," also echoes Eliviel's excitement.
Then came a bolt of lightning that struck from an unseen place, shattering into thousands of thunderbirds before reaching the ground. The thunder was the sound of the birds.
A thousand birds soared, and in an instant, daylight appeared; it was a white radiance woven from light.
The thousands, even tens of thousands, of transparent silk threads suspended all around, arranged in a net-like pattern, were burned away in the blink of an eye by the scattered holy light, turning into invisible ashes and the lingering smell of burning.
It seems that it wasn't just these tens of thousands of silk threads that were being used as targets by the Thunderbird, but also the owners of those threads.
The eight-legged, silk-spitting creature, emitting white smoke and screaming mournfully, finally revealed itself. It was the demon that existed in the Tower of Reversal of Time, the culprit behind the illusion of the reenactment of the chaos in the Time Capital, and the attempt to bewitch Kaireser.
"Was it you who used the dense spider silk covering this place to create illusions for those who enter?" Kelese raised his greatsword, which shone with silver light, and pointed it at the demon.
The spider demon, severely injured by the lightning, was barely able to make a sound, while Kareser continued explaining to himself:
"Do you want to ask me why I was able to discover this? It's very simple. Anyone with a normal eye can see that none of the illusions are complete!"
Even in shadow puppetry, the shadows projected onto white paper are complete and flawless. But the images I just saw all had very subtle "fragments".
Even the densest spider silk cannot form a flawless image like a smooth screen. Old Man of Time—what else do you have to say?
These spider familiars possess the ability to create illusions of the past, and when in human form, they appear as old people.
Thus, its name and code name became known among the knights for a time—this was not in the slightest sense of praise, but simply because it was easy to remember.
Kaireser encountered this type of monster during the Northern Expedition.
That's why we know its deceptive tricks so well.
"Do you think you can uncover the cause and effect of the 'Tragedy of Time' with just this little bit of cleverness...?"
At that moment, the giant spider chuckled in a hoarse, low voice.
"What did you say? A tragedy of time?"
"This demon actually knows about the tragedy of time. Could it be related to the Emblem of Time?" Kelese asked cautiously, drawing his sword and keeping a watchful eye on the demon.
"Foolish people, gradually step into the abyss of the ancient emblems..." The demon's throat began to fester, but it still managed to let out a piercing laugh. "And... you are too late... my task is complete... my lord has awakened."
In the final instant, the demon used its last remaining strength to unleash several tough silk threads, which hurtled towards Kareser.
Kaiser dodged the trail of the spider silk and swiftly moved forward, swinging his sword to slice off half of the giant spider's body.
The demon lay convulsing under Kaireiser's eyelids until it stopped moving and its breath died, and Kaireiser breathed a sigh of relief.
The empty tower fell silent once more.
Just as he was about to leave, he realized something was wrong. There seemed to be something amiss here... Rather than something amiss, it was more accurate to say that the mystery of the Tower of Reversal had not been solved and the reaction of the ancient emblem had not disappeared.
Somewhere in this tower, a force, like attracting like, seemed to be drawing Kairel towards it. Though the attraction was faint, Kairel eventually discovered it. As he approached the point of origin, he noticed it was shimmering with a faint glow.
That was the second missing part of the ancient emblem "Elevit," right where the Time Elder had just been perched.
Perhaps this demon's special abilities were granted by the Emblem of Time.
As for the process and cause, he had no idea;
Fortunately, this demon can no longer use the power of the emblem to wreak havoc within the tower.
The faint glow eventually faded away, and the mark vanished without a trace. At the same time, on Kael'thas's holy sword, a newly appeared quarter of the ancient emblem joined together with the old part.
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