magic high school

His Majesty the Emperor continued his speech, his voice rising higher and higher, becoming increasingly impassioned.

Outside the crowd, Xiao Ye, hiding in the shadows, silently watched the situation inside, quietly clutching the brocade pouch given to her by Li Ge in her hand.

Meanwhile, further away, Yi Lian, who had already infiltrated the Datong Cult, was also watching the live broadcast remotely via the internet.

"Universal harmony is just and sacred..."

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"From this moment on, we are united, hand in hand, heart to heart, for a world of harmony. We have always been here, and we will always be here."

The emperor spoke with great passion and fervor, while the cameras around him flashed their fill lights incessantly.

Unbeknownst to anyone, among countless cameras, a man in a T-shirt took out something that looked like a camera and silently pointed it at the emperor.

"With this, we will make the Empire great again!" A thunderous applause continued to erupt, and the camera flashes created a sea of ​​light.

Amidst the shouts and cheers of the crowd and reporters, His Majesty the Emperor raised the microphone, revealing a friendly and approachable smile.

The crowds, the cheers of the congregation, the success of the speech, the increase in supporters...

This vibrant, thriving scene of all things competing for life is right before our eyes.

Below, in the crowd, reporters with cameras enthusiastically raised their cameras.

Li Ge silently aimed the pistol disguised as a camera, activated his Golden Eyes, and discovered that the emperor had a layer of protective equipment on his body. However, this was expected. He pointed the gun, which was wrapped with electrical tape, at His Majesty's chest and switched to shotgun mode.

At this moment, Li Ge couldn't help but think of a sentence from her past life...

Your speech was terrible, but it would be alright as a last will and testament.

"Bang!"

The sound of the shotgun blast shocked everyone in an instant. At that moment, the Emperor's body shone with light, and for some reason, he miraculously dodged the shot.

Not only does His Majesty the Emperor have protection from bodyguards, but he also has his own protective measures!

Slightly astonished, His Majesty the Emperor had no idea what had happened. He even curiously glanced back at the spot where the gunshot had rang out.

However, this turn completely destroyed his last chance to escape.

Li Ge's Lion Eyes instantly captured the rhythm of light and shadow around the emperor's faint glow. It flickered like breathing, with each dimming interval being extremely short, yet regular.

Under the observation of the Lion's Eye, after thoroughly analyzing the magical artifact, he discovered that His Majesty the Emperor's protective gear had only a 0.5-second interval, which was why the Emperor was not afraid, but this interval was his death countdown.

In the moment when the light was at its dimmest and about to shine again, the second shot had already been fired.

Death has come to collect people!

"Bang!"

Gunfire followed immediately, but at this moment, there was no longer any defense protecting him.

The Joker's holy flames instantly struck his chest, causing it to burst open, filling him with joy and exhilaration.

His Majesty the Emperor fell off the podium instantly, his chest covered in blood, and he coughed up blood foam.

"The assassin is there! Control the assassin!"

"Protect His Majesty the Emperor! Quickly!"

"His Majesty the Emperor has been shot! Shot in the chest! His heartbeat is weak! Start CPR immediately! Hurry!"

One after another, screams rang out.

Even the top female bodyguard mentioned in the intelligence report didn't have time to arrest Li Ge, and was desperately pressing down on His Majesty the Emperor's broad mind in an attempt to stop the bleeding.

She felt helpless, as if the world had abandoned her, and there was nothing she could do.

The crowd surged forward like an anthill bursting open, pushing and shoving blindly. The spotlights stopped flashing and instead swayed wildly like startled eyes.

Someone fell and was trampled by the crowd, letting out painful screams. The air was filled with the smells of blood, dust, and panic. The bodyguards' roars, the crackling of walkie-talkies, and the wailing of sirens grew louder as they approached, weaving together a chaotic symphony.

The reporters immediately turned their cameras around, and the girls nearby gasped in surprise, trampling and falling to the ground.

As reporters photographed the severely wounded emperor lying on the ground, they announced, "A sudden emergency has occurred! His Majesty the Emperor has been assassinated by terrorists, and his fate is unknown!"

In that instant, His Majesty the Emperor, who had just breathed his last, suffered a ruptured artery and massive bleeding, and breathed his last.

"I've subdued the assassin! I've subdued the assassin!"

The bodyguard tackled Li Ge to the ground, causing his glasses to fall and the lenses to shatter.

But Li Ge did not resist at all; he silently looked up at the sky.

The sky was still overcast, and pigeons were still flying.

The bodyguard immediately detained him, and the shattered lenses were placed in his eyes, turning his vision into a broken world.

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The chaos and commotion at the scene immediately alerted Xiaoye, who immediately slipped into the shadows to prepare to rescue Lige.

However, at this moment, Li Ge had already been detained by the bodyguards. He did not resist at all, and his eyes were calm as still water behind the shattered glasses.

Looking into the shadows, he silently opened his mouth and mouthed something.

"escape!"

"Bang!" The car door slammed shut, and Li Ge, who was being held captive, was locked inside the car.

Xiaoye was stunned, then clenched her fists tightly.

No, this is not the plan!

She suddenly remembered the brocade pouch that Li Ge had given her before, and she quickly took it out and opened it immediately.

It was written on a small piece of paper.

"If the monthly exam isn't finished after Yilian's turn, then someone else will need to complete the trial of the sinners. But I'm not sure if this guess is correct, so I'm going to take a gamble. Don't implicate you. You go find Yilian, and you guys run away. Don't expose yourselves and wait until the mission is completely over."

Xiaoye didn't speak, but stared intently in the direction the car had left.

She immediately understood Li Ge's plan.

If the mission is completed once Yi Lian's side is finished, that would be the best option. However, if the mission is not finished after Yi Lian eliminates the high-ranking members of the Datong Cult, then the Empire's trial of Li Ge will be the final step!

"I see, so that's your real plan..."

She murmured, instantly recalling what she had said last night.

"What we need to redeem is not just 'me,' not just this family, but millions of families like ours."

"Buzz!"

The car transporting the criminals immediately drove away from the street and headed towards the prison.

As Xiaoye watched the car disappear into the distance, a feeling of utter helplessness, as if she could do nothing at all, instantly overwhelmed her.

She seemed to be questioning herself, questioning Li Ge.

"What about your evacuation?"

"I don't need it. The emperor was killed in public, and someone has to take responsibility to shift the pressure of the manhunt. I am the best murderer. Similarly, the empire needs a criminal to be tried."

"…madness."

"Yeah. So hurry up, don't waste my stupidity."

Xiaoye gritted her teeth and disappeared into the shadows. This was the first time in her life that she had abandoned her companions, and she felt a strange stinging pain in her chest.

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"According to our reporter, the assassin who attempted to assassinate His Majesty the Emperor was arrested on the spot. His name is Li Ge, and he is a child who has suffered greatly from the persecution of the 'Datong Cult'. The reason for the assassination attempt was that His Majesty the Emperor supported the 'Datong Cult'."

"The life story of assassin Li Ge has been exposed. How can ordinary people persecuted by the heretical cult cleanse the cult's protectors?"

"It's shocking. It's not just Li Ge's family that has been persecuted. Over the years, the number of families persecuted by the Datong Church is conservatively estimated to be in the millions..."

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News reports spread like snowflakes across the Empire's network, while at the same time, Ripple and Valerie, watching the live stream, immediately prepared.

"Take action now!"

Yi Lian moved the liquid off her body and slowly said, "It's about time!"