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

This is the busiest time of the day in the entire South City. Lights are lit up among the houses made of sand, earth, bricks and tiles. Men, women, young and old in yellow robes walk on the streets and relax in the night market and bathhouse.

And tonight, the excitement is even greater - tonight is Prince Austin's birthday party.

The royal family from the Machiavelli Empire owned a large territory in the coastal area of ​​the southern city. From the castle-like mansion to the huge garden, and even reception areas such as the commercial street and guesthouse, it was self-sufficient.

Of course, there are no factories.

Tonight, the entire estate is open to everyone in the South City - in addition to the feast in Prince Austin's mansion, the entire commercial street will host a food festival to attract residents with unlimited food supply.

This was a huge temptation for the residents of South City, so before the sun went down, a long queue formed at the entrance of the territory.

They praised Prince Austin's gifts and the hospitality of the Golden People.

However...

"With so many people here, it seems the concentration of the 'curse' will be unprecedentedly high."

Outside the manor, Vivian and Alice sat on the terrace on the second floor of a dessert shop, looking at the crowds in the distance.

"I wonder what he's planning to do," Vivian murmured. "How do you put it, little witch? Break in through the front door?"

"The Church's actions have already begun. We await the signal," Alice whispered. "If they want to confront us head-on, they will definitely show their fangs today."

"All we have to do is wait."

Since discovering Prince Austin's secret conspiracy, the church has been operating covertly for several weeks in an attempt to control Austin's influence in the South City.

They successively controlled a large number of underground secret organizations supported by Austin, destroyed several small military camps, and blocked major traffic arteries.

On the surface, the academy is calm, but in the darkness, two forces are constantly intersecting and fighting.

As of today, this struggle has ended with the victory of the "Star Sea Church".

Prince Austin's birthday party was his last carnival before his downfall.

However, Alice and Vivian did not dare to relax at all - the prince had not been in a hurry so far, and was even in the mood to hold a banquet, which could be said to be calm and relaxed.

"Boom--boom--"

Two fireworks burst into the inky black sky, and the voices of the crowd in the distance grew louder, their words filled with celebration and joy.

......

7) Red Epiphyllum (Part 8) -4k chapter-

“There are so many people…”

After entering the manor, Xing Mo stared blankly at the crowd of people in yellow robes in front of her, not knowing what to feel for a moment.

I had long known that Prince Austin was beloved by the people, but I had never imagined he was so beloved.

However, with so many people here, it should be to his liking, right?

Xing Mo opened the "Tree of Life" vision. In her vision, thick black fog was woven into an ocean, spreading throughout the manor.

This was Prince Austin's true purpose, wasn't it? To create an environment where the "Steam Man" could appear at any time.

That way, if the church wanted to arrest him on his birthday, he at least had a way out—all the people were hostages.

This retreat was built by all the people who entered his manor, a road of life.

"..."

Xing Mo listened quietly to the people around her exclaiming "Praise the Prince" and was speechless for a moment.

At this moment, an illusory voice sounded in her ears:

"Lady Saint, the prince's study has been found. It's behind the banquet hall, on the third floor, and is heavily guarded."

It was Alia, who had begun scouting the mansion early on.

"Have you found any traces of the 'curse'?" Xing Mo said in a low voice.

"There's no chance to find out. The spiritual world in that space is imprisoned by a string magic array, and I can't get in." Alia said.

As a "dark elf", Alia gained a certain ability to walk in the spirit world under Aurora's guidance. Just like Aurora had previously taken Xingmo's spirit out of her body, Alia could move freely in the spirit world.

The disadvantage is also obvious, that is, it is only limited to spirits and is easy to be targeted.

It seems that we still have to sneak in from the material plane... Xing Mo thought so and said in a low voice:

"Let me take over."

"Okay, I'll be at your disposal at any time."

Xingmo looked down at her feet and saw that her shadow had suddenly become darker, but not noticeably.

She straightened herself and continued walking forward, following the crowd towards Prince Austin's residence.

She walked very carefully along the way - high heels were too inconvenient, so she could only shorten her steps and try to keep her center of gravity stable.

This is the first time I've worn a dress like this to a formal occasion...

Xingmo tensed up her nerves, trying to make her behavior appear as natural as possible, and slowly came to the door of the mansion.

At the receptionist's desk, Xingmo took out the golden ticket that Aurora had won in the eating contest and handed it over.

This ticket is a general VIP ticket and can be obtained by paying a certain amount of money, but the activity area is also limited to the main hall of the banquet and cannot go to the second and third floor boxes where the VIPs are located.

Aurora is really good at saving money...

The receptionist flipped the bill over and over, and after confirming that it was correct, he tore off the duplicate bill and handed it to Xing Mo with a smile:

"The inspection is correct. Welcome to Prince Austin's banquet."

Xingmo nodded, then walked forward with difficulty in her high heels and entered the banquet hall.

The bright red carpet, the inverted crystal chandelier, and the dome-like ceiling painted with a sun totem—this was Xingmo's first impression of the banquet hall.

A high platform was placed in the center of the banquet hall, with tables radiating out from the platform, like stars accompanying the moon, or like a blooming sun.

The platform is still empty, and Prince Austin is still preparing?

Xing Mo closed her eyes, letting the spirituality spread, and then she vaguely sensed something unusual on the ceiling.

It's a magic for inspection... Looks like I can't act rashly...

Just as Xing Mo was looking around, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her:

"Ms. Xingyu?"

Xingmo turned her head and saw Toler, the champion from whom Aurora had won a large sum of money, standing behind her with a surprised look on his face.

He is also the husband of the owner of the Sunflower Hot Spring Bathhouse, and a rich man who spends a lot of money on action figures...Xing Mo added in her heart.

Didn't he defect to the enemy because of his wife's death? Why did he suddenly come to Prince Austin's party again?

"Hello, what a coincidence to meet you here," Xingmo smiled faintly, "This is unbelievable, after all..."

She stopped there and didn't say the rest of the sentence.

"..."

A trace of confusion flashed across Toller's eyes, but he soon revealed a flattering smile:

"I...actually, I'm ready to return to New Gara. After losing Tolia, the Academy has caused me pain."

Singara is the capital of Machiavelli's Empire, an oasis city in the desert.

Is he preparing to run away? Xing Mo did not interrupt and listened to Toler continue:

"The prince was very generous. He gave me a return boat ticket and invited me to attend his birthday party before leaving."

As he spoke, his eyes dodged for a moment and his voice lowered considerably:

"You're here, does that mean the church is going to take action against the prince? Can we wait a little longer? I want to take Tolia's ashes back to Singara, her hometown, so..."

Xing Mo was silent for a moment and sighed silently in his heart.

"Fool! The Xinghai Church has already closed in, and you still expect them to stop? I'm afraid Senior Sister and Senior Vivian are watching this house right now."

As Prince Austin's man, you are bound to be caught. Why don't you think about today when you do bad things?

But... maybe I can use him for a bit...

Xing Mo thought for a moment, then lowered his voice and said:

"Tonight's operation cannot be cancelled. Prince Austin will be captured."

"But if you help me, and make meritorious contributions while serving your sentence, perhaps you can atone for your sins."

Toller's eyes dimmed and then brightened, and he said quickly:

"What do you need me to do?"

What a fence-sitter... Xingmo smiled and said:

"Take me to Prince Austin's study. I need to confirm something."

"This..." Toller looked troubled, "I'm afraid it will be very difficult..."

"It's okay, don't force it." Xing Mo played hard to get.

Toller lowered his head. After a few seconds, he seemed to muster up the courage and nodded.

"I see. I'll take you there right away."

Xingmo nodded, then followed Toler through the ballroom, past the well-dressed ladies and gentlemen.

......

In the dim room, Prince Austin silently stared at the blood-red curtains beside the table, his golden eyes flickering.

A whisper came from the shadows:

"The flock has arrived, and we can begin."

"Then let the waves roll." Prince Austin smiled.

He picked up the wine in his hand and shook it beside the blood-red curtains, watching the liquid in the glass rise and fall like waves.

Then, his eyes gradually turned dark.

......

"...!"

On the terrace outside the manor, Alice opened her eyes and looked at Vivian across the table:

"News has arrived from the church. All surrounding roads are blocked. The priest responsible for protecting the people has blended into the crowd. We can now move."

Vivian was enjoying a piece of cake in a ladylike manner. When she heard Alice's words, she swallowed the whole cake in one gulp and then made an "OK" gesture in a trance.

At this time, a blue crescent moon rose in the sky. The two put the meal money on the table, jumped off the edge of the terrace, and disappeared in the first ray of moonlight.

......

Xingmo followed Toler through the hall and came to the side door at the back of the banquet hall.

At the side door, two guards wearing bronze armor and holding spears were guarding it. Seeing Xingmo and Toler approaching, they crossed their spears in a cross and blocked the door.

"No entry through the side door."

Toller cleared his throat, pulled a gold coin from his pocket, and showed it to the guard.

The two guards nodded, but the intertwined spears did not separate:

"We know you, but who is she?"

Refers to the star foam behind Toler.

Toller was stunned for a second, then whispered:

"She is the prince's important guest."

"We haven't received any similar news." The guards shook their heads and their eyes became alert.

There is no time to waste... Xingmo drove the power forward, and the "Tree of Life" mark on the back of his hand glowed faintly.

Then, one of the guards' eyes suddenly closed, and when they opened again, they were filled with confusion:

"I remember now, the prince did mention this matter..."

"Are you sure?" Another guard frowned.

Faced with the sudden situation, Toller was stunned for a moment, and then immediately said: