Chapter 69: Sai Er's Conspiracy

Naimi Xisi understood the Necromancer's question perfectly.

Juan Ce Long's innate talent in Divination spells let him instantly recognize what spell it was.

5‑Circle Divination spell—【Oath‑Bound to the Abyss】.

If the recipient breaks the covenant set by the Spellcaster, they are instantly scorched by the Flames of Chaos from the Abyss, and their soul falls into the Abyss, turning into demon maggots.

This spell is basically not common in Frelen, because it involves the power of the Bottomless Abyss, and only those who worship demons are accustomed to using it.

"Demon. Sai Er" Naimi Xisi lowered his head to ponder.

He accessed half of the Sai Er people's memory; the information was scant, but there were some important bits.

He serves under a Sai Er governor, whose mentor is the famed chief of the Conjuration school of the Red Robe Mage Guild—the Nine‑Circle Mage Nie Rong.

He is unclear about the Sai Er's specific purpose here, but he knows they have established some connection with Cha Rui Si and have prepared a mysterious magical ritual through him.

That Sai Er governor has already arrived in the Yinbu Tu Kingdom, a level‑12 Conjuration Master, and he has dispatched his apprentice, a level‑10 Conjurer, to Cha Rui Si's side.

According to this Sai Er person's memory, the Conjuration Master last made contact a day ago in the Yinbu Tu capital—Sa Qie Er City.

All of the Sai Er troops in Degun City are commanded by that level‑10 Red Robe Mage, but surprisingly, this Sai Er individual did not come by the other's orders; Cha Rui Si contacted him privately, asking him to covertly investigate the Mage Guild's affairs.

This reminded him of Tok; before the other's death, Naimi Xisi had accessed their memory, but it was shielded by a mysterious magic, as if the person standing before him.

The only piece of information he obtained was a name.

"Fei Bo La Er".

Naimi Xisi hesitated slightly, "I extracted some information from this Sai Er person's memory, but it is not comprehensive."

"I think the city lord's son, Baron Cha Rui Si, may be cooperating with them in some mysterious ritual, but I am unsure of its exact purpose or safety."

The mages exchanged glances; this answer caught them off guard— the city lord's son of Degun City having an affair with the Sai Er? The Yinbu Tu Kingdom and the Sai Er are mortal enemies; for ages, Yinbu Tu Kingdom has been funded by the eastern witch nation—Lai Se Man, and has been opposing the Sai Er's vassal state—Sai Si Ke.

In fact, if it weren't for the witch council of Lai Se Man also being staffed by legendary Spellcasters and restraining most of the Sai Er's forces, the Red Robe Mage Guild's iron hooves would have already stepped into the Yinbu Tu Kingdom again.

The war a hundred years ago that nearly destroyed Yinbu Tu was indeed crafted single‑handed by the Sai Er.

If Cha Rui Si represents the will of the Luo Sa family, then that would be an enmity against the entire Yinbu Tu royal house.

Luo Si Li En shook his head, frowned, and analyzed, "This is probably Cha Rui Si acting on his own; I know Men De·Luo Sa very well, and he certainly lacks the courage to conspire with the Red Robe Mage Guild."

Naimi Xisi nodded to himself; it matched his conjecture.

This is a good opportunity for him, a chance to bring Ke Li Te to the forefront.

As long as this matter is brought to the table, Men De will have to clean up his house; otherwise the entire Yinbu Tu royal family cannot accommodate him and his son, and the Countship will naturally fall to Ke Li Te.

And he will be able to lawfully rule Degun City.

As for Men De defying the royal decree? That is impossible.

Naimi Xisi learned from Luo Si Li En that the royal family possesses two professionals above level 17.

His Majesty King Sheng·Delis himself is an 18‑level quasi‑legendary Melee Combatant, and the Yinbu Tu Kingdom's Regent Grand Judge Lai O Ruil, a level‑17 Enchanter Master.

Men De must be dazed not to dare defy the royal decision. "I think, for the benefit of the Mage Guild, we must go to Luo Sa Castle and expose the city lord's son's conspiracy," Luo Si Li En said after scanning the mages.

Then he looked at Naimi Xisi, as if seeking his opinion; after the youth gave a slight nod, he turned his gaze back to the group.

The mages were momentarily stunned; Luo Si Li En's respect for Naimi Xisi exceeded their expectations, and Naimi Xisi's recent dual cultivation of spirit and soul showed them that this newcomer was far from a simple figure.

Great power brings great authority; the mages grew increasingly obedient to the leadership of Luo Si Li En and Naimi Xisi.

"The Red Robe Mage Guild is not like that Green Dragon three years ago, a bandit that raids and then leaves; they are conspiratorial usurpers, demon worshippers, tyrannical enforcers. Whatever their aims, they are not the kind we, who wish to monopolize Degun City's magical resources, would welcome."

The group affirmed Luo Si Li En's proposal and decided not to delay, heading to the castle at once.

But they did not anticipate that an accident would completely disrupt their rhythm.

When the mages stepped out of the wooden house, the city street, which should have been a quiet midnight, was rather bustling, with many citizens walking toward the castle.

Luo Si Li En stopped a young girl, gave a gentle smile and asked, "May I ask what's happening?"

The girl blushed instantly upon seeing the half‑elf's face, lowered her head and whispered, "Baron Cha Rui Si said the old Count died in his sleep, and is summoning citizens to the castle to witness the succession ceremony."

Luo Si Li En's pupils narrowed; he looked up at Naimi Xisi with a wry smile, "How... clever."

How could Men De·Luo Sa have died in his sleep? He is an 11‑level powerhouse.

The expressionless youth stared deeply at the distant castle; the night swallowed its shape, leaving only the spire's tip shimmering faintly in moonlight, like a lantern fish luring its prey.

"The plan remains unchanged," Naimi Xisi said, "Even if Men De·Luo Sa dies, Cha Rui Si must die as well."

The mages exchanged uneasy looks, daring not to defy his command.

They walked toward the crowded castle. — In Degun City's sewers, Maro and Oliver pinched their noses, navigating the foul tunnels.

They dared not make any sound, because beside them, on the sewer walls...

dense clusters of slightly undulating egg‑shaped objects covered the walls, within which faint silhouettes of flying insects could be seen.

When Maro saw them, he instantly recognized that these insects were not products of the primary material plane; a thick Abyssal magic enveloped them.

Fortunately, the sound of the sewer's flowing waste effectively masked their footsteps; the two crept forward without awakening any unpleasant surprises.

Oliver, behind Maro, looked frantic, silently praying to the gods for safe passage, but the Goddess of Misfortune always loves to show up when mortals don't need her.

Maro, who was ahead, was tripped by something unknown, staggered, and was about to fall; Oliver instantly made a ghost‑like dash, reaching for his collar.

"Phew," Oliver exhaled; Maro broke out in cold sweat, and they glanced around—fortunately the insect eggs were not startled.

But the next moment, perhaps from the tension‑relaxation swing, Maro let out a fart.

"Puff puff puff~~"

A thunderous fart erupted from Maro's crotch.

(End of Chapter)