The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 429 The Shadow Council
"Finally solved!" Liana said with a sigh of relief. "That man in black robes was really troublesome!"

“He was indeed troublesome,” David said in a deep voice. “But fortunately, we finally caught him and thwarted his plot. The underworld can breathe a sigh of relief for now.”

As they spoke, the four began to carefully search the man in black robes, trying to find more clues or evidence about him and the forces behind him.

After some searching, they indeed made some important discoveries.

First, they found a mysterious scroll in the black-robed man's pocket.

The scroll looks very old and fragile, but it contains information and plans about the forces behind the black-robed man.

It turns out that this man in black robes was just a minor character; a much more powerful and mysterious force was hidden behind him!
This force has been secretly manipulating various forces and creatures in the dark world in an attempt to realize its own ambitions and desires!
“It seems we’ve only caught a minor player,” Arya said, looking at the records on the scroll. “The real mastermind is still lurking in the shadows! We must continue our investigation to find out their true identities!”

“That’s right!” Nova said, waving her staff. “We absolutely cannot let these masterminds get away with this! Otherwise, they will continue to wreak havoc on the dark world!”

So the four decided to continue their investigation into the forces behind this and try to uncover their true nature.

They knew this was a difficult and complex task that would require tremendous effort and wisdom from them.

But they also believe that as long as they unite and work together, they will surely succeed!
After capturing the man in black and learning of the power behind him, David and the three witches did not stop to rest.

They knew that this behind-the-scenes force was extremely powerful and mysterious, harboring many unknown dangers and challenges.

In order to uncover their true colors and thwart their plot, they decided to continue their investigation.

First, they began to track the movements of this behind-the-scenes force based on the clues left by the man in black.

They traversed every corner of the dark world, investigated various suspicious forces and creatures, and gathered a wealth of information and intelligence.

After some effort, they finally gradually figured out the general outline of this behind-the-scenes force.

It turns out that the force behind this is a mysterious organization called the "Shadow Council"!

This organization consists of a group of mages and warriors with powerful dark magic. They have been secretly manipulating various forces and creatures in the dark world in an attempt to realize their own ambitions and desires!
Moreover, this organization possesses a great deal of ancient magic and knowledge, enabling it to create a variety of powerful magical items and artifacts!

“It seems that this Shadow Council is the force behind us we’re looking for,” Liana said, looking at the intelligence report in her hand. “However, they are very powerful and mysterious, so we must be careful.”

David nodded in agreement. "We definitely need to be careful."

He said solemnly, "However, now that we know of their existence, we cannot give up easily. We must continue our investigation and uncover their true nature!"

The four continued their in-depth investigation of the Shadow Council and worked hard to gather more information and intelligence about them.

They discovered that this organization had a wide sphere of influence and power in the dark world, with many forces and creatures under their control.

Moreover, this organization has been secretly plotting various conspiracies and plans in an attempt to realize its ambitions and desires!
“This Shadow Council is terrifying!” Nova exclaimed, brandishing her staff. “We must stop their plot as soon as possible, or the dark world will be plunged into utter ruin!”

“That’s right!” Arya said firmly. “We can no longer allow the Shadow Council to continue to harm the dark world! We must unite as one, work together to expose their true colors, and stop their plot!”

So the four of them began to devise a plan to launch an attack on the Shadow Council.

They knew it was a difficult and dangerous task that would require tremendous effort and sacrifice.

But they also believe that as long as they unite and work together, they will surely succeed!
After several days of preparation, David and the three witches finally launched an attack on the Shadow Council.

They used their respective magic and skills to engage in fierce battles with members of the Shadow Council.

After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded in destroying one of the Shadow Council's strongholds and rescuing many imprisoned lives!
"We did it!" Liana shouted excitedly. "We successfully destroyed a Shadow Council stronghold and saved many lives!"

“It was indeed a success,” David said in a deep voice, “but this is only the beginning. The Shadow Council still has many strongholds and members operating in the shadows. We must continue our efforts to completely destroy them!”

The four continued their investigation into the Shadow Council and worked to destroy their strongholds and members.

They endured many difficult and dangerous moments, but always maintained their unwavering faith and courage.

After much effort, they gradually weakened the Shadow Council's power and exposed their true colors!

After months of arduous investigation and battle, David and the three witches finally faced the decisive moment against the Shadow Council.

They knew this was a battle concerning the fate of the dark world, and they had to give it their all to win.

The final battle was to take place on a vast plain located in the heart of the dark world.

The terrain here is flat and offers a wide field of vision, making it ideal for large-scale battles.

The members of the Shadow Council had already assembled here, dressed in black robes, holding staffs or weapons, their eyes gleaming with an evil light.

“It seems the members of the Shadow Council have all arrived,” David said, gazing at the distant enemy. “We must prepare for this final battle.”

Arya, Liana, and Nova all nodded in agreement.

They each checked their equipment and magic to make sure they were in top condition.

Then the four of them walked together to the center of the plain and faced the members of the Shadow Council.

"Listen up, members of the Shadow Council!" David shouted. "You have been manipulating various forces and creatures in the dark world to achieve your own ambitions and desires! But today is your end! We will no longer allow you to continue to harm the dark world!"

The members of the Shadow Council sneered at this, as if they had heard the biggest joke in the world.

"You think you can stop us? That's utterly ridiculous!"

A black-robed leader shouted, "Today, I'll show you the true power of the Shadow Council!"

As they spoke, the members of the Shadow Council began to unleash their respective magic and skills to attack the four.

Various attacks, including dark energy waves, dark fireballs, and dark tentacles, were launched in an attempt to defeat the four.

However, relying on their unwavering belief and formidable strength, the four constantly dodged and counterattacked, gradually gaining the upper hand. "Go, everyone!" Liana shouted, waving her staff. "We will definitely defeat the Shadow Council and save the dark world!"

Encouraged by Liana, the four fought even harder.

They used their magic and skills to outmaneuver the members of the Shadow Council and seek an opportunity to defeat them.

After a fierce battle, they finally found the Shadow Council's weakness—their teamwork was not smooth enough!

It turns out that although the members of the Shadow Council all possess powerful dark forces, they lack sufficient trust and understanding among themselves.

In battle, they often fight individually and find it difficult to form an effective united force.

David and the three witches, through their unity and teamwork, gradually broke through the Shadow Council's defenses and forced them into a series of defeats!

"It seems the Shadow Council is already on its last legs!" Nova laughed, waving her staff. "We'll be victorious soon!"

However, at that moment, an unexpected situation occurred!
Suddenly, a member of the Shadow Council produced a mysterious artifact and unleashed a powerful dark force that attacked the four of them!
This force was exceptionally powerful and strange, making it difficult for the four of them to resist for a time!
"Watch out!" David shouted to warn his companions, "This is the Shadow Council's secret weapon; we must be careful!"

At David's prompting, the four unleashed powerful magic and skills to resist the dark force.

After some effort, they finally managed to withstand the attack, but they also suffered considerable damage themselves.

“This secret weapon is terrifying!” Arya gasped. “We must find a way to destroy it, or we’ll have a very difficult time defeating the Shadow Council!”

“That’s true,” David said in a deep voice. “But now that we know of its existence, we can’t give up easily. We must continue to fight and find a way to destroy it!”

The four continued fighting the members of the Shadow Council while searching for an opportunity to destroy the secret weapon.

After much effort, they finally found a suitable opportunity and successfully destroyed the secret weapon!
With the destruction of the secret weapon, the members of the Shadow Council panicked and their fighting ability was greatly reduced!

"The opportunity has arrived!" Liana shouted, waving her staff. "Let's all attack and utterly destroy the Shadow Council!"

With that, the four of them launched a fierce attack and quickly defeated the members of the Shadow Council!
With the fall of the last man in black robes, the final battle concerning the fate of the dark world finally came to an end!
After David and the three witches successfully defeated the Shadow Council and exposed its true nature, the dark world seemed to enjoy a brief period of peace and tranquility.

However, beneath this seemingly calm surface, a new undercurrent is quietly brewing.

The Shadow Eaters, a mysterious race that has long lived in the shadows of the dark world, felt an unprecedented threat after witnessing the immense power of David's team.

They knew that if such a force were allowed to exist, their status and safety would be seriously threatened.

So, several Shadow Eater spies secretly escaped the ruins of the Shadow Council, carrying intelligence about David's team, and reported to the Eternal Night Council, the ruling group of the dark world.

The Council of Eternal Night, located in a magnificent palace deep within the Dark World, is the most powerful and mysterious force in the Dark World.

It is composed of a group of dark elves with ancient lineage and great power, who have long ruled over every corner of the dark world.

When the Shadow Eater Clan's spies presented the intelligence to the elders of the Eternal Night Council, the entire council fell silent.

The elders looked grave, exchanging glances, clearly shocked by the information.

"These invaders actually managed to defeat the Shadow Council?" an elder asked in a low voice, his tone filled with disbelief.

“Yes, Elder,” the Shadow Eater scout replied respectfully. “They not only possess powerful magic and skills, but have also demonstrated extraordinary courage and wisdom. We must act quickly, or the consequences will be unimaginable.”

After a moment of silence, one of the elders, who appeared to be of high status, slowly stood up.

“We cannot stand idly by,” he said in a deep voice. “These invaders could threaten the rule of our Eternal Night Council. We must send our most elite troops to hunt them down and annihilate them completely!”

Therefore, the Eternal Night Council quickly made a decision to send an elite force called the "Eclipse Knights" to hunt down David's team.

The Order of the Eclipse is one of the most powerful fighting forces under the Eternal Night Council, composed of a group of rigorously trained and powerful dark knights.

They wear black armor and wield sharp longswords, enabling them to unleash astonishing combat power in battle.

Upon receiving the order, the Knights of the Lunar Eclipse immediately set off for the last known location of David's team to pursue them.

They followed the trail left by David's team, traversing dense forests, crossing mountains, and fording rivers... determined to bring these invaders to justice.

David and the three witches did not immediately leave the ruins after defeating the Shadow Council.

They knew that although the Shadow Council had been destroyed, the forces behind it might still pose a potential threat.

Therefore, they decided to stay in the ruins for a while to gather more intelligence and clues to ensure true peace and tranquility in the dark world.

However, they were unaware that danger was quietly approaching.

As the Knights of the Lunar Eclipse approached the ruins, David's team was gathered around a campfire discussing their next plan.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night.

The four stood up alertly and looked in the direction from which the sound came. They saw a group of dark knights dressed in black armor and wielding sharp longswords rapidly approaching them.

"Oh no! It's the enemy!" David immediately realized and shouted, "Everyone, prepare for battle!"

Arya, Liana, and Nova also quickly entered battle mode, gripping their staffs or weapons in preparation for the upcoming fight.

Soon the Eclipse Knights rushed in front of them, and the two sides immediately engaged in fierce combat.

The knights of the Eclipse Knights possess great strength and agility, enabling them to quickly find weaknesses in David's team and launch fierce attacks in battle.

David's team, with their unwavering belief and tacit cooperation, continuously dodged and countered, striving to withstand the knights' offensive.

(End of this chapter)