The defeated saint is also on the way to tame the evil god today

　Guards rushed onto the stage and surrounded everyone, including two figures in robes whose faces were hidden in the darkness.

　Two golden vertical pupils faintly emerged in the darkness - Judge Longyan, who had obviously pledged allegiance to the New Party.

　The guards cannot compete with the Pegasus Knights, but the Dragon Speaker Masters can.

　As soon as the dragon spoke, the sky and the earth lost their light and a raging fire rose.

　Everyone present will die.

　"Gloria, the new party can bring you countless benefits!" Dominic shouted. "You are truly fighting for the people's cause, not for that corrupt king!"

　Gloria didn't respond, and the golden light in her eyes became brighter and brighter.

　"Damn..." Dominic drew out his rapier, "Brother... I think we should..."

　When the situation became tense, a gentle voice rang out:

　"Do not."

　Chloe pushed Gloria's hand away and limped forward.

　Seeing her actions, Anthony and Dominic smiled at each other:

　"Excellent, Miss Chloe. It seems you've decided to make a final contribution for the people of Massena."

　"Do not."

　Chloe spoke a second time and immediately leaned down in front of the execution platform.

　She reached out and gently touched her father's blood, feeling the gradually fading warmth.

　"I demand a duel," Chloe raised her head and looked directly at Anthony, "as the leader of the Kite Wing Guerrillas... I challenge you to a duel as you are now."

　"As long as you win, under my command, both the guerrillas and the Pegasus Knights will be loyal to you and serve under your command."

　"But if you lose, everything you have," Chloe held out her bloody hand, "will be mine."

　A torn teddy bear, a broken braid, a headless king.

　"...I took it on my own terms, not August's name."

Chapter 294: Forest of Rocks (Part 8) -4k- (Two Updates in One)

　The wind on the execution ground was cold and carried the smell of blood, making everyone hold their breath.

　Anthony and Chloe looked at each other, their brows furrowed slightly.

　I have to say, Chloe's proposal is very tempting.

　The Pegasus Knights are the royal guards of the August family and even more so the goddess's royal guards. No matter what kind of interests the new party uses to tempt them, the knights will never be under their command.

　If it weren't for the giant that Dominic invited from the valley and the witch named Salina who managed to blow up the church, Massena's new party would not have been able to attack the August Palace.

　Even if most of the Pegasus Knights are tired of Louis Auguste's brutality, it doesn't mean they will support the new party.

　After the change of government in Massena, they would probably leave and pledge allegiance to the city-state where the Goddess's teachings were still flourishing.

　For example, the academic city of Academi.

　Anthony once discussed with his brother Dominic that if they wanted the Pegasus Knights, an important force, to continue to work for the new party after the change of government, the only way was to recruit Chloe as one of their own.

　In fact, Dominic had tried to do so - he had met Chloe once and wanted to bring the princess under his command before the coup. After all, he had heard that the princess and the king were not on good terms.

　He still remembers Chloe's expression during that meeting, as if she was looking at garbage.

　Yes, the white snake of Kami Island is so arrogant, so arrogant that it doesn't even take opportunists like him seriously.

　Thus, Pegasus Knight was abandoned.

　Chloe August must die, otherwise, the royal bloodline will continue to flow, and may later be used by those with ulterior motives as a banner of rebellion.

　And now, this princess took the initiative to propose... a duel?

　Duel and give everything away.

　Including everything she owned, including Pegasus Knight.

　""

　The corners of Anthony's mouth curled up slightly, and Dominic also smiled as if relieved.

　Yes, Anthony Moran is a four-string wizard and the most powerful general in the entire army.

　He had been tempered on the front lines for many years, and the girl who challenged him, although the leader of a guerrilla group, was just a woman.

　"I accept." He responded to Chloe.

　The crowd below the execution platform was in an uproar. They shouted "Kill the princess" and "Kill the remnants of August" and threw fruit peels and gravel onto the stage.

　"Miss Chloe..." Gloria grabbed Chloe's arm, "I can do it for you..."

　"Thank you, Gloria."

　Clo

　Yi pushed Gloria away, walked forward alone, and stared at Anthony Moran with a determined look.

　It was this army general who, together with his brother, manipulated undercurrents in both the military and political circles, secretly dealt with the governor of Winter County, and turned the blood of the soldiers into cash in their pockets.

　He was the main reason for the fall of Massena and the main reason why the city's defense forces raised the flag of judgment.

　"Brother, let's finish this quickly." Dominic whispered.

　"Don't worry, I will make her die as cleanly as the king."

　Dominic waved his hand, and a guard brought two rapiers and a musket.

　He held a rapier in his hand, while the other rapier and the musket were handed to Chloe.

　Everyone in the audience was watching this sudden farce - a down-and-out princess was going to duel with the general who had just overthrown the king?

　Duel is a tradition of Falu. The winner will reveal the way of the starry sky, and the result of the duel should be respected by everyone.

　But no one thought Chloe could win.

　"Poor girl..." someone sighed, "At least she can die with more dignity than her father."

　""

　A Dragon Speaker Judge walked between the two of them, unrolled the scroll, and wrote words on it with his scaly hands.

　He was a witness to the duel.

　"What is inscribed on the scroll is the true word."

　The judge's voice was hoarse, but it was carried by the wind to every corner of the execution ground:

　"Ancient Dragon will witness this duel and supervise its outcome."

　As the declaration was completed, a faint light emerged from the scroll, and the outlines of Chloe and Anthony glowed simultaneously.

　"Two duelists, please take your positions," the Judge shouted. "Let the world remember your choice, and let your will be engraved by light and shadow!"

　"After the salute, I will count down to five seconds. When the countdown is over, the duel will begin."

　"Now, salute!"

　""

　Suddenly, everything was silent, as if a spotlight had fallen on the stage, and everything in the world was focused on the two people on the execution platform.

　"August girl, your struggle deserves everyone's appreciation."

　Anthony smiled at Chloe and saluted gracefully.

　Chloe didn't say anything. She bowed slightly and then closed her eyes.

　Yes... before a duel... you always have to salute...

　Her father had taught her so.

　No matter what grudges or conflicts there are, both sides will treat each other with courtesy at the moment before the duel.

　This means that both sides of the duel will respect each other's lives and use their lives to cleanse all grudges.

　"five--"

　At the execution ground, everything was silent, and a bloody wind was blowing.

　"Four--"

　Listening to the countdown, Chloe recalled the days of struggle in the arena, and the man's voice rang in her ears:

　"Wind! Flow like the wind!" This is how her father taught her to use the sword.

　"three--"

　"You have to listen to the flow of the wind and let your steps catch up with the wind!" This is how her father taught her to walk.

　"two--"

　"...I...I'm home..."

　"one--"

　The hand covered with dragon scales slashed down suddenly, and in an instant, a strong wind howled.

　Chloe opened her eyes suddenly, and she heard the flow of the wind, which swept away everything in the world and left it behind her.

　Her speed surpassed the wind, and she thrust her sword out like flowing water, piercing through the wind—

　"Ding--"

　The first sword was blocked by Anthony, but the thin blade made a roar.

　"clang--"

　The second sword, the blade is bent, and when the two blades rub against each other, long sparks are torn out and blown away by the wind.

　Chloe heard the sound of the wind, which flowed and blew across her determined eyes, bringing her the momentary fear in Anthony's eyes.

　It will take time for the wizard to play the strings.

　A duelist who can move with the wind doesn't need it.

　As the blade shifted, Chloe jerked her gun, while Anthony hesitated briefly between drawing his gun and playing the string.

　The wind brought a flaw, and the flaw only lasted for a moment.

　"Bam—"

　The trajectory tore through the noise of the wind and the pervasive fishy smell, turning into a gorgeous trajectory.

　The whirlwind-filled trajectory pierced Anthony Moran's forehead, scattering his skull and broken sparks into the air, blooming above the execution ground.

　This brief moment was like an oil painting, frozen in the eyes of everyone present.

　The next second, Anthony fell to the ground, his broken brain and blood all over the floor.

　The duel was over in three seconds.

　And the winner is Chloe August.

　"Do not!!!"

　Dominic yelled and rushed towards his brother, shaking his broken body.

　"Kill her! Kill her for me!"

　Before the guards and Gloria could make a move, Judge Long Yan opened the scroll.

　"The outcome is decided," he said in a husky voice, "the ancient dragon has witnessed this moment. Those who violate it will die."

　Dominic wanted to say something, but his throat was blocked by a powerful irresistible force, making him unable to say anything.

　He could only stare at Chloe in anger, the whites of his eyes bloodshot.

　""

　Chloe didn't respond to his gaze, but simply sat down in the silent execution ground.

　Looking at Anthony's remains, she was expressionless at first, then she slowly smiled.

　Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she turned around and grinned at the people in the audience:

　"Remember," she said, "today...you did not kill me..."

　Then she picked up