The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

Even for someone with the strength of a super bishop, this battle was far too much of a strain.

He had already faced death several times in the battle just now.

Even if Empress Icardinos didn't have much time to deal with the troublesome illusory bishop Carlos, a single spell cast by the Empress was enough to render him incapable of fighting.

He could only try to stay as far away as possible to avoid being affected by the Queen's most dangerous curse magic, the [Spell of Suffering].

【The Curse of Suffering】

[Category: Spell Card]

[Rarity: Crimson Light Epic]

[Class: 7]

[Passive Effect: Once activated, this effect continuously consumes mana. Every 10 seconds within range, each time the target is attacked by the spell user, and each time the target attacks the spell user, a curse stack is added. Each curse stack steals 3% of the target's attributes, up to a maximum of 30 stacks.]

[Note: The pinnacle of curse magic.]

Aside from some of the other lethal curses and spells of Empress Icardinos, the [Torment Mark] is the most powerful curse, and it is extremely terrifying whether in a one-on-one fight or against multiple opponents.

If Carlos had chosen the wrong time to enter the fray, he might not only have been killed, but could have even become a negative force.

Fortunately, the curse can be purified and dispelled, so it is not incurable.

The real trouble comes from the Queen's other mental spell, "Inner Demon Nightmare."

[Inner Demon Nightmare]

[Category: Spell Card]

[Rarity: Orange Epic]

[Class: 8]

[Effect: Activated on the target, dispelling all layers of curses on the target. Each layer of curse dispelled causes the target to be plunged into a nightmare on a mental level, a manifestation of a painful memory they have experienced.]

[Note: The innocent laughter and joy of those days are now etched with a deep, painful memory.]

Even now, the illusory bishop Carlos is still terrified of this card.

Once you've experienced it, you'll never forget it.

It was like being forcibly dragged into a continuous nightmare, where every second was used to magnify and present his most painful and fearful memories.

Carlos had seen underworld summons and equipment in the kingdom, but this was the first time he had ever seen such underworld spiritual magic.

It's almost as if they're from the same lineage.

He had been accidentally affected by the Empress's [Inner Demon Nightmare] and stood still for a long time before recovering.

It's not even a question of how long this spell can be controlled.

I'll get hit by the "Inner Demon Nightmare" one or two more times.

Carlos didn't even know if he would have a mental breakdown.

The mental magic and curse magic triggered by the Queen's terrifying mental strength could crush ordinary eighth-tier beings like ants.

If Carlos hadn't possessed the [Illusory Crystal Pendant] and if the Bishop of the End hadn't shielded him from the Queen and woken him up, he probably would have died in his nightmare.

【Illusory Crystal Pendant】

[Category: Equipment Card]

[Rarity: Orange Epic]

[Class: 8]

[Effect: When equipped, 80% of all damage received will be mesmerized. All mesmerized damage will gradually convert into true damage over the next 20 seconds and be absorbed by the user.]

[Note: Carlos's masterpiece.]

Although Carlos didn't know why the healing mage Chloex, whom he had met in the Kingdom of Philowen last time, also had a weakened version of the [Illusory Stone Pendant] similar to his.

However, this piece of equipment is not his most important tactical core.

The Illusory Realm is Carlos's only trump card.

This eighth-tier epic spell can forcibly drag the target into a virtual space regardless of their rank, and the target cannot escape while the spell is active.

Targets within the illusory space cannot affect Carlos, while Carlos can add mana to use illusions that are infinitely close to reality to inflict massive damage on the imprisoned with any attribute that is countered. Even a ninth-tier empress can be injured by him!

Although closing the Queen's gates would instantly reduce Carlos's mana, it could disrupt the Queen's offensive rhythm and the execution of key tactics!

Just like the previous time when the Queen was imprisoned, she not only lost a golden opportunity to win, but was also seriously injured by the Bishop of the End!

In the center of the battlefield, the empress looked extremely disheveled during the fierce battle. Crimson blood had stained most of her dress along her right shoulder, and her right hand hung limply as if it had been crippled. However, there was no pain or resentment on her face, and she didn't even frown.

Carlos stared intently at the Queen and the Bishop of the End, who were locked in battle.

While struggling to survive, he was also trying to find an opportunity to control the Empress.

If we can find another opportunity to inflict hallucinations on the Queen, even if it drains his magic power, it will give the Bishop of the End another chance to severely injure the Queen!

It's likely that even the Queen herself didn't foresee this.

Bishop Menellis of the End.

He is the strongest bishop of the former Church of Resurrection who is currently fighting the Queen!

He has now reached the ninth rank!

Of the three on the battlefield, Menelios had the lightest injuries. He hadn't even shed a drop of blood since the start of the battle, only suffering some internal injuries due to the Queen's curse.

Based on the fighting strength of the Calamity God Cult, everyone knew that there was no possibility of them assassinating the king.

That's why the Saron Empire sent the ninth-tier Abyss Mage Pritzker to the front lines.

Although the capital still has the empire's strongest ruler, Empress Icardinos.

However, this presents a potential problem—

Pritzker, an abyss mage with some investigative abilities similar to the astrologer Sheen, has left the empire. If the Cult of Calamity has the guts, it can organize a major operation.

Perhaps it was because the Queen was particularly eager to annex the kingdoms and wanted a quick victory that she took the risk of sending Pritzker.

Even so, no one would have thought that any part of the empire could be attacked, but the Church of Calamity chose the capital, which was the least likely to be attacked, and directly planned to assassinate the emperor!

This is just like a replay of the war between the Kingdom Federation and the Resurrected Church.

This group of lunatics often chooses seemingly illogical times and places to launch their final showdown.

The key to turning all of this into a sound strategy lies in an information gap—

Bishop Menelius of the End has finally reached the ninth rank!

He was the mastermind and the true core of the fighting force behind this regicide plot.

A ninth-tier End Bishop is also of extraordinary strength!

"Menellis..."

Empress Icardinos coldly murmured the name, her voice barely concealing the boundless hatred within.

The battle seemed to have reached a stalemate.

They either have to stall each other, or they'll have to resort to their final measures to decide the outcome.

But Icardinos knew she couldn't afford to delay.

The number of powerful figures remaining in the capital is limited, and it's only a matter of time before all those lunatics outside flood in.

The Bishop of the End, who was originally invincible at the eighth rank, became even more powerful than the former Pope Agamemnon after reaching the ninth rank.

Moreover, he also possesses a Tier 9 Epic card that resembles Agamemnon's [Chaos Guardian], which exerts a terrifying suppressive effect.

[The End of Chaos]

[Category: Spell Card]

[Rarity: Orange Epic]

[Class: 9]

[Passive Effect: Maintains a magical shield. While the shield is active, crowd control effects are reduced by 90%. Each time you are affected by crowd control, you consume a large amount of mana to deal unavoidable and unblockable severe magic damage to the target.]

[Note: Possesses the power of destruction.]

After Empress Icardinos reviewed the all-out war waged by former Pope Agamemnon in the Kingdom of Philovyn.

All the abilities that the Bishop of the End has demonstrated so far have made it clear to Icardinos what kind of entity the Bishop of the End truly is!

It is highly likely that he is also a Chaos God lurking in the mortal world!

Under the shield, Menelius was not worried about the Queen's most terrifying forceful control.

On the contrary, each time she tried to control the situation, the empress would suffer considerable injuries.

Looking at the Empress, Menellios's expression didn't change much.

Those amethyst-like, cool eyes gazed silently at the Empress:

“Icardinos, you have indeed become much stronger in this life.”

What seemed like a casual remark caused the Empress's pupils to dilate slightly!

Menellis spoke these words as if he had once confronted Icardinos himself.

Icardinos frowned, her eyes growing even colder: "Since I was able to defeat you to the point of reincarnation, now that I'm even stronger, I can completely annihilate you."

It was as if she had finally found her enemy.

She couldn't remember what happened in the end of that blurry dream of reincarnation; she only remembered the immense anger and resentment she felt when facing the God of Chaos.

Menellios's words just now were almost tantamount to acknowledging the identity of the Chaos God!

Are you misunderstanding something?

Menellis, upon hearing this, seemed to find the Queen's words utterly laughable, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "You?"

His unwavering stance seemed to mock the empress.

Even though the Queen seems to have some tricks up her sleeve and wants to find an opportunity to get close to Menellis and turn the tide of the battle, she also has to be wary of Menellis's deadly moves.

And in the distance, there was a phantom bishop playing a support role, lurking menacingly.

A scepter engraved with ancient patterns floated beside Menellis, while the space not far behind him seemed to distort, and an insect-shaped creature, its body like a city condensed from black mist, appeared and disappeared.