Chapter 466

Chapter 466: The Rise and Fall of a Hero

September 15th.

Teresa took three days to organize the information left by Karoso. Following his plan, she did not take the initiative to attack but instead let the army stay firmly in place, continuously welcoming newcomers.

Isis Prey felt something was strange because Karoso and Teresa had never been online at the same time…

However, he didn’t think much about it.

During this time, Neymar was taken back to the Church of Wisdom God and did not wake up.

Just today, an unexpected visitor arrived on the sea outside the base.

The sea, which had been clear and bright, suddenly became filled with dark clouds, and a terrifying magic spread across the entire battlefield.

"Karoso Colloa, come out here!"

A furious shout shook the entire fortress.

"Quick, prepare for battle at level one!"

After feeling the terrifying magical power, Isis Prey was completely stunned.

This is the pressure of a ninth-tier strong person!

Right now, the forces capable of fighting normally number around three divisions, well-equipped, with the support of a magical array.

Not only that, but there are also Isis, Karoso, and Teresa, three eighth-tier combat units.

However, whether they can gain any advantage against a ninth-tier strong person is uncertain.

In the eyes of ordinary people, ninth-tier strong people would not take action unless it was a situation like last time with the Modred-level event.

Isis wondered, which ninth-tier strong person has moved? Why are they interfering in normal matters?

Teresa was the first to rush to the seaside, looking at the newcomer.

After seeing clearly, her pupils contracted.

"Null?"

Teresa was a little surprised.

Isn’t Null supposed to be at the eighth level? How did it suddenly become ninth level?

Clearly, she did not know that Null and 『』 have a very special setting: if one of them dies, the other will definitely achieve EX level mental strength.

EX level mental strength has the potential for god-like power.

『』 observed the Card God create cards, understood the rules, and broke through to the ninth level.

Now Null has suddenly displayed EX level mental strength; the increase in mental strength is enormous.

Additionally, since Null is a Card Maker, mental strength is the most important factor, making the advancement to the ninth level very natural.

However, Null’s combat power and card creation experience means it would take a long time to catch up to 『』.

"Karoso!"

Upon seeing ‘Karoso’, Null’s eyes turned red as his fist struck the fortress.

[Name: Angel’s Fist]

[Category: Spell]

[Star Level: 8]

[Grade: Golden Legend]

[Occupational Restriction: Pastor]

[Description: There has been a Sword Master from the Pastor, so there can’t be another Fist King, right?]

Boom!

After many days of preparation, the magic circle, made from countless materials, began to tremble under this punch.

Crack, crack…

Cracks appeared on the magic circle.

If Null strikes again, this magic circle will surely shatter!

"Young Master, shall we fight?"

Isis Prey hurried to Teresa’s side.

"Hmm, I’ll go have a talk with him," Teresa said with a somewhat gloomy expression.

It seems Null must know that 『』 is already dead…

Teresa slowly stepped out of the magic circle and said loudly, "This is our matter. Let’s go outside to talk, don’t trouble my army."

"If you don’t give me a good reason, I will destroy your Canglang Province!" Null’s tone was very cold.

"I will."

After Teresa spoke, she started to run wildly across the sea.

Seeing that ‘Karoso’ did not want to talk here, Null chased after ‘Karoso’.

He had already thought of it; no matter what happened, Karoso would be responsible for 『』’s death, and he must pay the price.

Soon, the two of them arrived at the sea, a hundred miles away.

Null silently looked at ‘Karoso’ and said coldly, "『』 came to find you. Where is she now?"

Teresa gently touched her face.

Null was stunned, "Teresa?"

"Karoso and Teacher 『』, died in the dungeon." Teresa said sadly, "I’m sorry, I couldn’t protect them well."

Null stumbled and turned pale.

Although he had known for a long time that 『』 was in trouble, when he really heard the news, he still found it hard to accept.

He was filled with anger and wanted to confront Karoso.

If 『』 was truly harmed by Karoso, Null would do anything to kill Karoso.

Even if 『』 died while trying to protect Karoso and did it willingly, Null would still give Karoso a beating.

Threats? Revenge? Thirty divisions?

In front of an older brother, this means nothing.

Null and 『』 only have each other; they have no one else.

Even if it costs him his life, Null will do anything.

But, Karoso is dead!

Null never expected that the one with so many devious thoughts, the one whose mind was sharper than an adult’s since childhood, was dead!

"Who killed him?" Null asked, holding back his anger.

As long as Teresa says any name, Null will seek revenge.

"God of Wisdom," Teresa said with a bitter smile.

"God?" Null’s eyes widened, "Isn’t God of Wisdom Neymar? What happened inside?"

Even if Neymar went crazy and tried to kill 『』, she couldn’t possibly kill Karoso!

Their relationship was known throughout the entire school.

Soon, Teresa briefly told Null about what happened inside.

"Now, Neymar has probably had her body taken by the God of Wisdom… Karoso and I must let one of us come out. Karoso stayed back so I could finish what we didn’t complete. After that, he must have fought with the God of Wisdom… I don’t know why President 『』 didn’t come out. In theory, Teacher 『』 and I should have come out…"

"『』… silly child, he is just a student, a student!" Null’s heart was bleeding.

Although this game was made by Chinese people, often the writing and storyline show a mix of Eastern and Western styles, making it feel somewhat awkward.

But some things are still more based on Western culture.

The teacher-student relationship in the West is not like that of ancient Eastern times.

"Maybe they aren’t dead?" Teresa looked up. "They just lost their voices. I don’t know what happened after I left; maybe they are trapped in the dungeon together…"

"Neymar knows the truth, right?" Null suddenly looked at Teresa.

Null and 『』 had a special connection, and now that connection was gone; he already knew the outcome.

"Yes." Teresa replied hesitantly, "Neymar came out, but she was the only one who did…"

"No matter if she is a god or a human, if she hurts my sister, I will make her pay in blood!"

After saying this, Null’s figure disappeared into thin air.

This is the power of space from a ninth-level strong person; it is truly like coming and going without a trace.

Teresa looked up at the sky and sighed.

The deaths of these two people have had a huge impact…

If news of Karoso’s death spreads, how many people will fall into madness?

The sudden appearance of a ninth-level strong person, and then their quick disappearance, drew great attention and excitement on this battlefield.

The church has just figured out the dungeon situation and now has to investigate what’s happening here.

However, this doesn’t concern Teresa for now; at least their people won’t come over that day.

This place is not a city; it is a temporary military camp, and there are no communication devices, so the outside world cannot get information quickly.

As for Karoso’s Communication Magic Stone? For now, no one should be able to connect.

Nearby Karoso’s military camp, communication is everywhere, but those people know nothing.

……

In the evening, feeling troubled, Teresa received a communication.

"Father." Teresa was a bit surprised; she didn’t expect Emperor Augustus to seek her out.

You should know that Teresa came to help Karoso because of Emperor Augustus’s plan, part of Emperor Augustus’s strategy.

Unless absolutely necessary, Emperor Augustus would not contact Teresa.

After all, Emperor Augustus claimed he could not contact Teresa, and said that Teresa had stolen soldiers. If this connection is discovered, it would be embarrassing for him, and the international opinion would be unfavorable.

Although a fist is a strong argument, Presea’s fist is not the strongest.

In this situation, how and when to enter is very important; being active and being passive are definitely different.

"Who is the ninth-level warrior that appeared in your place, what is their background, and what are they doing? Cough, cough…" Emperor Augustus spoke up and then started to cough.

He covered his mouth with a handkerchief and noticed a bit of blood on it.

He could feel that his body was getting weaker day by day.

Huh, I must survive this world war…

Of my several children, only Teresa can be looked after, but unfortunately, she is a girl…

The second child has the strongest ability, but that was in peaceful times.

In this era, his style is too petty, and he might suffer losses.

The eldest is too impulsive, while the third is too simple-hearted…

What kinds of children have I raised?

If only I had an heir like Karoso…

Thinking of Karoso made Emperor Augustus feel even more frustrated.

He could see the relationship between Teresa and Karoso; theirs felt more like a brotherhood than a romance.

If I were in good health, their marriage would not be impossible.

But if I were to recover, they would not be able to marry.

Otherwise, Augustus worried that Karoso could use Teresa to take over the entire Presea Empire, and this is not just an alarmist view.

History is the best mirror. When a big country is too heavy and cannot speak, it is just a piece of fat, waiting to be divided.

"President 『』 died in the dungeon, and now we have President Null, who has broken through to the ninth level…" Teresa whispered.

"Ninth level, Card Maker?" Emperor Augustus’s face changed, "Damn, Persia has gotten stronger at this time… or rather, they have all become stronger."

Two eighth-tier are no match for one ninth-tier…

Emperor Augustus knows how to focus on what matters; he didn’t even ask about the details of 『』’s death.

Anyway, dead is dead. When there’s a problem, we need to think about how to solve it; he wasn’t in the mood to trace back to the source.

"I was going to report this to father tomorrow morning," Teresa said carefully. "Is it okay to contact this way? Our battlefield is being watched by many people; there are likely many who will try to intercept the message…"

"Hmm…" Emperor Augustus remained silent.

He didn’t know why, but today he suddenly wanted to communicate with Teresa about something not serious.

"Let’s just talk casually," Emperor Augustus said, changing the subject.

"Sure," Teresa agreed happily. "What shall we talk about?"

"Have you eaten?"

Teresa: …

"Do you have someone you like? Do you want to get married?"

"I don’t want to."

"Sigh…" Emperor Augustus sighed, "You, spending all day without acting like a girl, you fight better than boys. At this rate, who will marry you? Who will dare to marry you…"

"I just won’t get married in this life," Teresa said, showing her independent spirit.

She is a true independent woman, not the kind that uses this title for personal gain.

"Sigh, I always have to find someone." Emperor Augustus smiled helplessly.

"Father, what is wrong with you today? Why are you talking so much?" Teresa asked curiously.

"Nothing much, cough cough…" Emperor Augustus coughed a few more times, "Are you doing well over there? If you don’t want to fight anymore, come back."

"I’m doing well; I have things I want to do." Teresa smiled slightly.

"Hmm, that’s good, very good…" Emperor Augustus yawned, "Okay, it’s getting late, you should rest too."

"Alright, you should rest early as well."

……

The next day.

Emperor Augustus took a rare moment to groom himself, and he looked much more refreshed.

He put on a blue robe that is usually only worn for formal occasions and wore a crown, then he went to the administrative hall to begin handling official affairs.

"Easley, Easley!"

Emperor Augustus did not work for long before he started banging on the table.

"Father." The Second Prince Easley quickly came to Emperor Augustus’s side.

"What is this tax about, why is it so high? Isn’t this going to drive people mad?" Emperor Augustus glared at the Second Prince, "And what about the working hours? Do our people have any time for fun? No wonder the whole country feels so numb!"

"And what about these factories? Why are they closed? Is there no one there?"

"Well…" Easley let out a bitter smile, "Didn’t you agree to this? Right now, we are preparing for war and need more military funds and supplies. Many people have been called up, which has caused some factories to close… Also, our light industry lacks raw materials and we have to buy them from other countries to produce goods. It’s too expensive. It’s better to import finished products directly from other countries."

"I see, war, war…" Emperor Augustus murmured, "We must serve the war well. This battle is very important. Once this world war is over, if we gain enough benefits and open new trade routes with more countries, the people’s treatment and happiness will improve…"

"That’s right, war, we must have war…"

Emperor Augustus yawned, his eyelids barely able to lift, "Easley, can you… take care of this country?"

"I am not as good as my father…" Easley said cautiously, "but I will do my best…"

"Hmm, that’s good. I’m tired, I will sleep for a while, just a little while…" Emperor Augustus nodded slowly and closed his eyes, "What about Teresa… I want to talk to her…"

"I will prepare it for you right away…" Easley quickly went to get the communication ready.

Unfortunately, once Emperor Augustus fell asleep, he never woke up again.

On September 16, 994 of the Dawn Calendar, Emperor Augustus of the Presea Empire passed away.