The trench coat behind him billowed in the fierce airflow, as if it had been ignited into flames once more.
A chaotic, strange aura filled the sky, and terrifying magic poured out from his body, instantly engulfing the entire ruins.
Layer upon layer of magical patterns intertwined and drew in the air, constructing complex runes that were embedded in the center of the array network formed in the air.
The distorted space swirled around, emitting a vibration that sounded almost like a mournful cry.
A terrifying magic circle rose up in layers beneath Victor's feet, and a vast energy ring spread out in all directions.
It extends over 100 meters and continues to expand.
The fluttering trench coat appeared even wilder in the air currents, constantly swirling.
"However, I am grateful for its disregard."
As he finished speaking, a striking azure light flashed in Viktor's eyes.
The boundless magic in the surrounding air transformed into various elemental energies, constantly converging towards his body and gradually enveloping it.
"It gave me ample time to prepare."
...
A blank space has been cleared out in the bustling central square.
Countless elves and nobles finally gathered here safely.
Upon arriving here, the anxious nobles immediately began searching for their families in the crowd.
"Vince, Vince, where are you?"
"Smina, are you here?"
"Father! Are you alright, Father?"
They searched and shouted as they went.
Most of the noble families living in the capital gathered in the central square as soon as possible, thanks to the orderly evacuation by the Knights.
Due to the special status of the nobles, their children and families were almost always given priority for safe evacuation.
"Dad! I'm here!"
A boy, his eyes filled with tears, waved his small, tender hands.
"Vince! My child!"
The nobleman father knelt down anxiously and excitedly, hugged his child tightly, and gently stroked his hair.
Tears streamed down my face involuntarily, and my body trembled uncontrollably.
"It's alright, it's alright."
The nobleman let out a long sigh of relief, his anxious and worried heart finally calming down.
Watching the nobles and their families gather, the eldest prince stood silently to one side.
At this moment, a group of civilians gradually approached him.
Their faces lit up with joy when they saw the eldest prince.
"Your Highness, the First Prince!"
Their voices were filled with respect and joy.
The eldest prince was hailed as a "perfect hero" among the people, so the residents were all exceptionally excited and enthusiastic when they saw him.
The eldest prince was slightly taken aback as he watched a group of enthusiastic residents approach.
This is a family of four.
Behind the man followed his wife and his two children.
Looking at the happy and harmonious family scene before him, the eldest prince couldn't help but fall silent, his heart stirred with emotion.
The woman smiled, patted the children standing on either side of her, and said:
"Your Highness, the children have heard of your name and therefore admire you greatly."
It's normal for children to be naturally drawn to heroes.
The eldest prince was well aware of how popular he was with the children, so he responded with a smile to the two children.
The two children immediately broke into excited and happy smiles.
Of course, it's not just these two children.
The man who was the father of both of them also grasped the eldest prince's hand and thanked him excitedly.
"Your Highness, thank you for notifying us in advance so that we can evacuate quickly."
Everyone in the capital could feel the earthquake.
That was an unusual earthquake, if they were still asleep at the time.
They're probably buried in those ruins by now.
"You are a hero to all of us."
The eldest prince listened to their words and couldn't help but smile.
"It's alright, these are all my duties."
At this moment, looking at the large number of residents gathered in the central square, the father asked with some doubt:
"Your Highness, what exactly happened?"
The events unfolding in the capital are perplexing.
An earthquake struck the capital city suddenly, forcing all residents of the central district to rush to the central square for shelter.
The eldest prince opened his mouth, but before he could respond, the man spoke again.
"However, no matter how terrible things happen, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty will surely be able to resolve everything."
"Oh, it's such a blessing to be able to live in the Empire."
The words the eldest prince was about to say were abruptly cut off, and he could not utter a single word.
Even his two children next to his wife nodded quickly and spoke to him with an admiring tone.
"That's right, that's right, Your Highness will surely be able to solve everything, won't you?"
"His Highness the Crown Prince is a hero!"
The eldest prince stared blankly at the man, then looked down at the two children.
Looking at the two children's adoring gazes, he couldn't utter a word.
His breathing gradually became heavy, and even the corners of his mouth involuntarily pursed up, revealing a hint of resentment.
At that moment, it suddenly occurred to him.
The disasters in the north and south districts were addressed by Gwen and his mother Claudia, who went to provide assistance respectively.
As a prince, he had the responsibility to protect the country and its people.
But he couldn't do anything.
Just as Lipoultry told those nobles.
Even the feat of slaying the demonic dragon was fabricated.
He longed to give the two children a firm response, but his heart was filled with doubt:
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