The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

Juta's voice echoed in the minds of every demon still capable of movement: "I will help you escape the dungeon, and you swear to destroy the empire!"

"it is good!"

These demons had long yearned for freedom, and now that they had this opportunity, they all agreed.

They are enemies of humanity, and it makes no difference to them whether they destroy the empire first or some other target.

Since someone is willing to open their cages for them, why not give them face?

In an instant, seven or eight streaks of light shot out from the underground city at a speed too fast to be detected, heading straight into the territory of the empire.

Just after the first batch of demons rushed out, Rhea's power followed closely behind.

She used all her strength to reinforce the seal on the seventh level and below of the dungeon. The demons who had not yet escaped could only watch helplessly as their companions left, letting out angry roars.

After doing all this, Leia finally couldn't hold on any longer. Her forehead was covered in sweat, her face was as pale as paper, and her body was almost at its limit.

Just then, a powerful sword intent suddenly rose up.

When this power reached its limit, everyone was surprised to discover that the handsome Felix was also the wielder of the Sword Emblem.

"Drink!" With a low shout, Felix unleashed his long-prepared sword energy towards Juta.

His eyes held only undisguised murderous intent, a fury stemming from Juta's plot to frame Vena and his master.

This sword strike concentrated all his power, distorting the space it passed through.

Jiuta's expression changed drastically, clearly not expecting this seemingly young swordsman to unleash such terrifying pressure.

He mobilized the remaining magical energy and used a wishing spell to construct a thick barrier in front of him.

However, all this was in vain.

Felix was able to wait until this moment to make his move because he was certain that Juta would be unable to withstand this attack.

As the sword energy penetrated Jiuta's body, his body immediately cracked like a spider web, with dense cracks appearing under his skin.

The fragment of the demonic blood soul hidden within his body was also completely crushed to dust by this attack.

The kingdom's chief mage ultimately fell to a swordsman whose cultivation was less than a fraction of his own.

With the fall of Jiuta, the undead army, deprived of its support, was like a tree without roots and was quickly wiped out by the Paladin Order.

In the chaos, Kifka realized the situation was dire and attempted to escape amidst the confusion.

He had just turned around and taken a step when a cold, long sword was already at his neck.

"Where exactly were the teachers sent?" Jessica's eyes gleamed with undeniable killing intent.

"I really don't know!" Kifka's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly shifted the blame, saying, "These were all done by Juta on his own! Neither His Majesty nor I knew anything about them!"

"Since you don't know, then please go and ask him for me."

Jessica flipped her wrist, and Kifka's head rolled to the ground, unable to rest in peace even in death.

“This…” Timiri witnessed this series of changes and hesitated to speak.

Like the envoys from the other two countries, he still doesn't understand what happened.

"Tread, tread, tread."

The heavy, rhythmic sound of horses' hooves approached from afar, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

The gleaming armor and sharp spears exuded a chilling aura.

The group, who had just escaped their predicament, were immediately surrounded again by the kingdom's iron cavalry.

Chapter 584 Escape

The Holy Knights quickly formed ranks, protecting Rhea in the center, and warily watching the cavalry around them.

A tense atmosphere filled the air.

Although breaking through the encirclement was not difficult, the Dean's current condition simply could not withstand any risks.

Rushing out rashly would likely make her situation even more precarious.

Dimily had already recognized the man in charge and shouted sternly, "Franz! What are you doing?"

Franz, clad in armor, could not perform a proper salute, but merely bowed his head slightly before saying, "We discovered signs of intense fighting on the outskirts of the capital and, fearing unforeseen circumstances, have come to provide support."

"Juta framed Tilisa and plotted against the hero, and has now been executed. I wonder whose support Lord Franz has come to provide?" Listy questioned.

Franz calmly replied, "Naturally, I'm here to protect the Dean."

“Thank you for your kindness, Lord Franz. The academy will take good care of the Dean. We hope you will make way for him to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings,” Lisette said firmly.

However, the surrounding kingdom knights remained motionless, clearly showing no intention of retreating.

Franz narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice, "Juta deceived His Majesty and plotted against the brave; he deserves to die. But the Prime Minister was merely following orders; even if he offended someone, he doesn't deserve to die. If we let the criminal go like this, what will become of the kingdom's reputation?"

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Jessica.

"So they came for me after all," Jessica sneered, stepping calmly out of the ranks to face the cavalry formation. "If I stay, they'll let the others go?"

Franz shook his head, a hint of regret in his expression: "Lady Jessica's mastery of spatial magic is unparalleled in the world. I'm not confident I can keep you here alone."

The implication was that everyone should stay.

"You're being completely unreasonable! I haven't even settled accounts with you yet regarding the matters between Master and Arios!"

Felix gripped the hilt of his sword, his eyes blazing with murderous intent, looking as if he were ready to take down an entire army at the slightest provocation.

“Although this was a personal act by Juta, the Kingdom is willing to express its apologies and assist the Academy in finding Lord Arios’s whereabouts,” Franz said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Enough!" Dimir finally lost his temper and interrupted sharply, "Aren't you showing me too little respect?"

Franz lowered his head upon hearing this, "This subordinate dares not."

"Then I, as the Crown Prince, command you to make way!"

Dimily stared intently at Franz, clearly unwilling to hear any more excuses.

Faced with Dimirli's insistence, Franz ultimately had no choice but to compromise.

He raised his hand to signal the flag officer to wave the flag, and the kingdom's cavalry slowly made way for him.

Just as everyone was preparing to leave through the gap, Franz spoke again: "I can let you all go, but apprehending the culprit who murdered the Chancellor is His Majesty's order, which I cannot disobey."

"I think you want to go hang out with that bastard too!"

Felix could no longer contain himself and drew his sword, taking a step forward, but was stopped by Jessica.

"You protect Lady Rhea and go first. I can leave at any time," Jessica transmitted.

“This…” Felix hesitated and glanced at Jessica twice.

“See you at the academy, senior,” Listy’s voice broke in.

"Okay, see you at the academy." Jessica nodded slightly.

After giving her instructions, she turned her gaze to Franz again, "I'll stay."

Franz nodded.

The crowd split in two instantly, and the Holy Knights quickly protected the weakened Rhea and retreated through the gap created by Franz.

After a brief deliberation, the envoys from the Empire and the Allied Powers also chose to leave with the Holy Knights.

These guys from the kingdom are now even willing to lay a hand on the academy. Staying in the capital would be like asking for trouble.

Only Kifka's entourage and the court mage retreated behind Franz.

The once crowded viewing platform was now empty except for Jessica and Timmy, who remained standing there.

"Why don't you leave?"

Jessica asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, her tone cold and devoid of any gratitude.

“If I leave, they will attack you without any scruples,” Dimir said frankly.

"So, I should thank you?" Jessica sneered, showing no gratitude.

“If I said I knew nothing about the details of all this, would you believe me?” Dimirli asked rhetorically.

Jessica did not respond.

After this series of events, her trust in the Kingdom's people had long since plummeted.

All I can think about right now is how to find my teacher and Wiener after I escape.

Seeing that Jessica didn't respond, Dimily continued to explain, "I know you probably don't want to believe me right now. But I didn't know about Tilissa's arrest much earlier than you did."

"I returned to the country from the academy not long ago, and then my father sent me out to inspect the various territories. I only returned to the capital yesterday. I really have no idea what happened during this period."

He paused, then added, "And... I have a feeling that my father has changed recently."

"It's too late to say all this now," Jessica finally spoke, her tone icy cold. "Next time we meet, we'll be enemies, not friends."

The rift between the academy and the kingdom is so deep that it can never be healed.

Upon hearing this, Dimiri gave a wry smile: "At least you once considered me a friend."

In the distance, Franz's cavalry regrouped, forming an impenetrable encirclement that firmly trapped Jessica.

The court mages who had retreated to safe positions also began preparing spatial anchors and tracking spells, clearly intending to keep her at all costs.

Sensing that the Paladin Order had retreated a sufficient distance, Jessica's voice rang out again, "You should go now."

“Hmm.” Dimily glanced at Jessica one last time, then turned and walked towards Franz.

He walked slowly, as if trying to prolong the moment.

Seeing that the two had finally separated, Franz raised his hand to give the order, but suddenly caught a glimpse of a cold glint.

Dimir, who had already reached him, drew his sword and pressed it against Franz's chest without hesitation.

“This is His Majesty’s order,” Franz reiterated. “Even if His Highness were to execute me, they would still carry it out.”

If the two sides clash, his position will be the first to be affected.

If capturing Franz would allow the academy to leave unscathed, wouldn't that be a joke?

"That's it."

Dimir sighed softly, then held the sword to his neck with his other hand.

The sharp blade sliced ​​through the skin, and blood slowly flowed down the blade.

"Then I'll say it now: let her go."

Dimir's tone carried an undeniable air of authority.

Even someone like Jiuta, who has already been infiltrated by the demons, would be gambling with the future of the continent if he were to oppose the academy.

He couldn't let the kingdom continue down the wrong path.

The cavalrymen looked at each other, unsure how to deal with this unexpected situation.

Franz's face was ashen. If it weren't for concerns about Dimir's safety, he could have launched an attack the moment he led his troops to surround the area.

Jessica watched this scene with a complicated expression.

She was surprised by Dimily's choice, but did not let her guard down.

Although the surrounding space was frozen, preventing her from casting teleportation spells, Jessica still made the most of the time that Dimir had bought her.

With a few leaps, he broke free from the army and quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.

Only after confirming that Jessica had left did Dimily throw away the longsword in his hand.

"Take me to see my father."

Chapter 585 Asking the Hero to Die

Vena and Tissa were banished to a spatial turbulence.

The surroundings were filled with distorted light and shadow and torn void.

There is no concept of time here, nor any sense of direction; all that remains is an endless feeling of falling.