Chapter 225

Radiant Empire, Meidaxilin Cheng.

Bu Ye Gong welcomed a guest who was both extremely noble and very special.

The visitor possessed Ten Rings peak mana, matching the Lord of Radiance in intensity, and in total mana even surpassing the Lord of Radiance somewhat.

Upon arrival, the guest was ushered into the innermost Hall of No Shadow of Bu Ye Gong, which is the Lord of Radiance's palace.

The current world situation is changing extremely rapidly; the Lord of Radiance knows his waking time is less than fifty years, yet he dares not lightly fall into slumber.

Now that the honored guest has arrived, he naturally receives him personally.

In the garden pavilion of the Hall of No Shadow, two Ten Rings peak mages sit facing each other.

One has silver hair and beard, an ancient visage, tall stature, like a sturdy, upright pine.

This person is none other than the Lord of Radiance, Mise Mage.

The other has deep red hair, dark red eyes, and is Yasding Mage, a councilor from the Nawat High Rings Council.

For the past two hundred years, he has been responsible for liaison with the Radiant Empire.

Unusually, in the past the Lord of Radiance always went to Nawat to visit Yasding, while Yasding rarely returned the visit.

The Lord of Radiance, Mise, gently poured Yasding a cup of five-hundred-year-old golden fire liquor; when the smooth liquor filled the cup halfway, he smiled and said, 'Yasding Mage, what matter could possibly have brought you here in person?'

Yasding took a sip of the fine wine, then said, 'Of course it's great news.'

While speaking, he produced a box and placed it before the Lord of Radiance: 'Take a look.'

The Lord of Radiance opened the box and saw a palm-sized round stone inside, semi-transparent, with faint flaws within.

At first glance, it looked like an utterly ordinary stone.

'What is this?'

He took it out, turned it over and over, and tried to infuse it with mana, but found nothing.

Yasding smiled faintly: 'Mise Mage, this is a legendary crystal.'

'Ah?'

The Lord of Radiance's hand twitched slightly, nearly dropping the round stone.

Every Ten Rings mage yearns for legendary power, so they are extremely sensitive to the word 'legendary'.

Yasding said: 'This stone can store a large amount of legendary mana and has a legendary +2 focusing effect.'

'Using this crystal, together with some secret arts, you can possess legendary power.'

The Lord of Radiance has long pondered how to ascend to legendary status; hearing Yasding's words, he immediately knew the method was feasible.

Even this legendary crystal is especially suited to him.

Because the Radiant realms together have over 900 million people, of whom the Radiant faithful make up more than eighty percent; their power of faith, though far weaker than Nawat's, is still not insignificant.

Then, by using the Soul-Burning Secret Art to reach the legendary realm, employing this crystal as a reservoir for legendary power, and supplementing with the power of faith, he could easily sustain the existence of a legendary soul.

Having lived to his present age, his understanding of legendary power is profound, and he lacks none of the various legendary secret arts.

Indeed, he once used the Soul-Burning Secret Art to reach the legendary realm, but finding it impractical, he had no choice but to retreat.

But now, the problem is solved.

He gazed at the round crystal, his face full of genuine delight: 'This is truly a fine thing!'

He could hardly wait to try it right away.

Yasding Mage smiled faintly: 'Mise Mage, guess how we Nawat obtained this crystal.'

'Oh? Is there perhaps an interesting story behind it?'

Yasding pointed to the northeast, smiling: 'This legendary crystal was sent by Duke Weilan, almost a free gift.'

'Duke Weilan? A free gift? What does that mean?'

The Lord of Radiance felt he didn't quite understand, yet sensed that this concealed some astonishing information.

Yasding did not conceal anything, and recounted in detail how Duke Weilan visited Nawat, helped exorcise demons, gave an alchemy manual, then fled without taking any payment.

Finally, he smiled: 'We had intended to copy our library for him as payment, but he fled in a panic, never mentioning the books afterward, so we naturally let it go.'

'You say, isn't that essentially a free gift?'

The Lord of Radiance, however, frowned: 'Duke Weilan is actually a legendary mage? He hid himself so deeply?'

Yasding shrugged: 'He is indeed an absolute genius; it is only natural for such a person to stay hidden.'

According to the Guardian Archmage's intent, we support the Radiant Empire's annexation of the Natural Alliance; this legendary crystal is one of our sincerities.

'More support will follow.'

'But no matter what, please spare Duke Weilan's life, for we hope he will join Nawat and help us fight demons.'

The Lord of Radiance's expression wavered, his eyes fixed on the legendary crystal as he remained silent.

Yasding did not urge him, knowing he would find it hard to accept, but that he would ultimately accept, since he had no better alternative.

Indeed, the Lord of Radiance spoke: 'I agree.'

'But I still have a few things to say.'

He took a sip of wine and said: 'You do not understand Duke Weilan, thinking he gave you good things for free. But I must tell you, this young duke never acts in a panic.'

Yasding blinked: 'So then?'

'So he must have already obtained sufficient compensation from you Nawat; as to what that compensation is, I am not sure.'

Furthermore, even with this legendary crystal's aid, I may not be able to annex the Natural Alliance, nor am I confident of defeating Duke Weilan, so I may not be able to coerce him into joining Nawat.

Yasding frowned: 'Impossible?'

The Lord of Radiance shook his head: 'I merely dare not guarantee total success, for Duke Weilan is an extraordinary person.' Yasding acknowledged this: 'Do your best.'

He finished his wine, pointed at the legendary crystal, and said: 'We can synthesize this thing. This piece is free, but if you need more, contact us and exchange the results of your arts.'

The Lord of Radiance readily replied: 'Then I'll exchange for three more.'

'No problem, but it will take ten days before I can give it to you, after all our production capacity is also limited.'

At this point, the main matters are basically finished.

Translation: "At this moment, the main business is almost finished." Keep concise.

Yasidin turned his head to glance at the Lord of Light's Shadowless Palace, feeling emotional: "Misasai Master, it's been decades since we last met; your palace has become ever more splendid~"

But we need to be careful: The instruction says: "Use glossary names exactly as provided." For those not in glossary, we need to decide: If it's a person's name, we should romanize using pinyin. If it's a place name not in glossary, we should translate meaning if meaningful, else romanize. For person names, we must romanize.

Thus we need to romanize all Chinese person names not in glossary.

Let's list names appearing:

Yasidin

Misasai Master

Lord of Light

Shadowless Palace

Joy

Yasidin Master

Duke Weilan

Levin

Zhuo Ya

Duke

Empress

Kao

Levinde

Weilan

fengbao yang

Aaron

Elves

Empire of Light

Natural Alliance

Giant Fortress

Flowing Gold Strait

Golden Ocean

Sky Shadow Guard

Levinde Swan Castle

Holy Elven Empire

Now we need to translate each line, preserving the original meaning, not adding.

Let's do line by line.

At this point, the main business is basically done.

Translation: "At this moment, the main business is almost finished."

Yasidin turned his head to glance at the Lord of Light's Shadowless Palace, feeling emotional: "Misasai Master, it's been decades since we last met; your palace has become ever more splendid~"

Yasidin turned his head to glance at the Lord of Light's Shadowless Palace, feeling emotional: "Misasai Master, it's been decades since we last met; your palace has become ever more splendid~"

But we need to keep as single line. Ensure no extra commentary.

The Lord of Light naturally could hear the hidden meaning in those words, he laughed heartily: "Although the palace has undergone some changes, my sincerity toward old friends remains unchanged."

Translate: Lord of Light naturally could hear the subtext, laughed hahaha: "Although the palace has undergone some changes, my sincerity toward old friends remains unchanged."

We need to keep hahaha as "hahaha". So: "Lord of Light naturally could hear the subtext, laughed hahaha: 'Although the palace has undergone some changes, my sincerity toward old friends remains unchanged.'"

Yasidin Master's favorite Hall of Joy still exists.

Translate: "Your favorite Hall of Joy, Yasidin Master, still exists."

Yasidin Master's favorite Hall of Joy still exists.

If you're still interested, I'll have someone take you to have some fun.

Translate: "If you're still interested, I'll have someone take you to have some fun."

Yasidin's face showed a hint of excitement that he could hardly hide, he nodded slightly: "Anyway, I won't be able to go back for over ten days, so I'll trouble you, Misasai Master."

Translate: "A hint of excitement that Yasidin could hardly hide appeared on his face; he nodded slightly: 'Anyway, I won't be able to go back for over ten days, so please trouble Misasai Master.'"

The Lord of Light beckoned to a nearby attendant, whispered a few words, and the attendant led Yasidin Master away.

Translate: "The Lord of Light beckoned to the attendant beside him, whispered a few words, and the attendant led Yasidin Master away."

After waiting until Yasidin disappeared from sight, the Lord of Light's expression suddenly darkened, a chill flashing through his heart.

Translate: "After waiting until Yasidin's figure disappeared from sight, the Lord of Light's expression suddenly darkened, a chill flashing in his heart."

What a Duke Weilan, hiding so well!

Translate: "What a Duke Weilan, hiding so well!"

He closed his eyes and silently contacted his granddaughter Zhuo Ya, who was handling affairs in the outer hall.

Translate: "He closed his eyes and silently contacted his granddaughter Zhuo Ya, who was handling affairs in the outer hall."

About a quarter of an hour later, the Empress of the Empire of Light hurried to the Shadowless Palace.

Translate: "About a quarter of an hour later, the Empress of the Empire of Light hurried to the Shadowless Palace."

Grandfather!

Translate: "Grandfather!"

She had rushed so fast that her hair was a little messy, her clothes a bit disheveled, her breathing somewhat short, but her expression was very solemn.

Translate: "She had rushed too fast; her hair was a bit messy, her clothing somewhat disheveled, her breathing a little short, but her expression was very solemn."

The Lord of Light nodded and said, "I just received news that Duke Weilan has advanced to the legendary rank."

Translate: "The Lord of Light nodded and said: 'I just received news that Duke Weilan has ascended to Legendary rank.'"

The Empress felt her legs go weak, as if she couldn't stand: "Is this news reliable?"

Translate: "The Empress felt her legs go weak, as if she couldn't stand: 'Is this... this news reliable?'"

It's not certain yet, but no matter what, Duke Weilan cannot be allowed to remain.

Translate: "It's not certain yet, but no matter what, Duke Weilan cannot be allowed to remain."

The Empress gasped slightly: "What do you mean, Grandfather?"

Translate: "The Empress gasped slightly: 'What do you mean, Grandfather?'"

Four things.

Translate: "Four things."

First, immediately reinforce the Giant Fortress, apply pressure on the Natural Alliance from the ground, forcing Aaron and Kao to pay attention to the Giant Fortress.

Translate: "'First, immediately reinforce the Giant Fortress, apply pressure on the Natural Alliance on the ground, forcing Aaron and Kao to pay attention to the Giant Fortress.'"

Second, at least two main fleets head east into the Fengbao Yang to go to the Flowing Gold Strait; another main fleet will circle behind Levinde to enter the Golden Ocean, drawing the attention of the Natural Alliance's navies at sea.

Translate: "'Second, at least two main fleets head east into the fengbao yang toward the Flowing Gold Strait; another main fleet circles behind Levinde to enter the Golden Ocean, drawing the attention of the Natural Alliance's navies at sea.'"

Note: Use "fengbao yang" exactly as glossary. Also "Flowing Gold Strait" translation of 鎏金海峽. "Golden Ocean" translation of 黃金洋.

Third, detonate the pieces set up in southern Levinde, causing Levinde to fall into internal strife.

Translate: "'Third, detonate the pieces laid in southern Levinde, plunging Levinde into internal chaos.'"

Fourth, when everyone's attention is focused on the front battlefield, the Sky Shadow Guard will seize the opportunity to strike, heading to Levinde Swan Castle to assassinate Duke Weilan.

Translate: "'Fourth, when everyone's attention is focused on the front battlefield, the Sky Shadow Guard will seize the opportunity to strike, heading to Levinde Swan Castle to assassinate Duke Weilan!'"

After saying these, the Lord of Light suddenly noticed a hint of hesitation on his granddaughter's face, his brows furrowed: "Any difficulty?"

After saying these, the Lord of Light suddenly noticed a hint of hesitation on his granddaughter's face, his brows furrowed: "Any difficulty?"

The Empress nodded, her face showing a hint of embarrassment.

Translate: "The Empress nodded, a hint of embarrassment showing on her face."

Grandfather, most of the Empire's forces are engaged against the Holy Elven Empire; in the short term, we likely cannot spare enough strength for the Natural Alliance.

Translate: "'Grandfather, most of the Empire's forces are dealing with the Holy Elven Empire; in the short term, we likely cannot spare enough strength for the Natural Alliance.'"

The Holy Elven Empire is a match for the Empire of Light, possibly even stronger.

Translate: "The Holy Elven Empire is an opponent of comparable strength to the Empire of Light, possibly even stronger."

By comparison, the loose Natural Alliance hasn't really been taken seriously by the Empire of Light; the Empire's main forces have always been engaged on the western front against the Holy Elven Empire.

Translate: "By comparison, the loose Natural Alliance hasn't been taken seriously by the Empire of Light; the Empire's main forces have always been engaged on the western front against the Holy Elven Empire."

Although Duke Weilan has been acting out recently, after multiple investigations it was confirmed that he poses no threat.

Translate: "Although Duke Weilan has been rather active recently, after multiple investigations it was also confirmed that he poses no threat."

Yet no one expected a legendary mage to suddenly appear! Zhuo Ya didn't expect it either; she simply couldn't believe it.

Translate: "Yet no one expected a Legendary mage to suddenly appear! Zhuo Ya never imagined it, truly never imagined, and could hardly believe it."

The Lord of Light hasn't personally handled state affairs for many years, but he certainly knows the current situation; upon hearing his granddaughter's words, he realized the Empire cannot fully suppress the Natural Alliance for at least a year.

Translate: "The Lord of Light hasn't personally overseen governance for many years, but he certainly knows the current continental situation; upon hearing his granddaughter's words, he realized the Empire cannot fully suppress the Natural Alliance for at least a year."

After all, the Empire consists of countless people; the warships, troops, and various supplies already sent to the western front cannot be recalled to the eastern front overnight.

Translate: "After all, the Empire consists of countless people; the warships, troops, and various supplies already dispatched to the western front cannot be recalled to the eastern front overnight."

Many of the ongoing plans are already halfway done and cannot be abandoned midway.

Translate: "Many of the plans already underway are more than halfway done and cannot be abandoned midway."

Moreover, trying to recall troops without drawing excessive attention from the Natural Alliance, while also guarding against a counterstrike from the Holy Elven Empire, is a very difficult operation.

Translate: "Moreover, wanting to recall troops without drawing excessive attention from the Natural Alliance, while also guarding against a counterstrike from the Holy Elven Empire, is also a very difficult operation."

A nation is like a ship.

Translate: "A nation is like a ship."

A large ship may be naturally formidable, but its turning speed inevitably slows.

Translate: "A large ship is naturally imposing, but its turning speed inevitably slows."

After a long silence, the Lord of Light let out a soft sigh and brought up the second plan.

Translate: "After a long silence, the Lord of Light lightly sighed and brought up the second plan."

Fully expand the Sky Shadow Guard's scale, doubling it within a year; then feign an attack on the Giant Fortress to draw attention, while the Sky Shadow Guard goes to assassinate Duke Weilan.

Translate: "'Fully expand the Sky Shadow Guard's scale, increasing it by at least onefold within a year; then feign an attack on the Giant Fortress to draw attention, while the Sky Shadow Guard goes to assassinate Duke Weilan.'"

Empress Zhuo Ya had some doubts: "Grandfather, Duke Weilan is a legendary mage; can a surprise attack succeed?"

Translate: "Empress Zhuo Ya lacked some confidence: 'Grandfather, Duke Weilan is a Legendary mage; can a sneak attack succeed?'"

If the surprise attack fails, it would only provoke Duke Weilan further, which would be troublesome, especially since the Empire of Light has no legendary mage to hold the line.

Translate: "If the sneak attack fails, it would only thoroughly enrage Duke Weilan, causing trouble, after all the Empire of Light has no Legendary mage to hold the fort."

The Lord of Light gave a cold smile: "That's why I'm making you wait a year; after a year, I will obtain legendary power, and it will definitely be far greater than Duke Weilan's."

Translate: "The Lord of Light gave a cold smile: 'That's why I'm making you wait a year. In a year, I will obtain Legendary power, and it will definitely be far stronger than Duke Weilan.'"

He has lived for over three thousand years, with more than six hundred years of wakefulness.

Translate: "He has lived for over three thousand years, with more than six hundred years of wakefulness."

During his slumber, the realms of Light continued to develop; his descendants and followers have always obeyed his orders, searching everywhere for legendary knowledge.

Translate: "During his slumber, the various states of the Empire of Light have continued to develop; his descendants and followers have always obeyed his orders, scouring everywhere for Legendary knowledge."

He is confident that his mastery of legendary knowledge far surpasses that of Duke Weilan.

Translate: "He is confident that, in terms of mastery of Legendary knowledge, he far surpasses Duke Weilan."

Now he has also obtained such a legendary gem; perhaps his direct combat strength may not match hers, given his age.

Translate: "Now he has also obtained such a Legendary gem; perhaps his strength in direct combat might not match hers, after all he is old."

But in terms of applying legendary power, he definitely has the upper hand.

Translate: "But in the application of Legendary power, he will definitely have the upper hand."

That still isn't the key point.

Translate: "This still isn't the key."

The key is, he won't be satisfied with just this one legendary gem.

Translate: "The key is, he won't be satisfied with just this one Legendary gem."

Once Yasidin delivers the new gem, it will be handed to the Empire's Alchemy Department to research synthesis; once the synthesis method is discovered, the Empire's immense production capacity can be leveraged to completely overwhelm with legendary power.

Translate: "After Yasidin delivers the new gem, it will be handed to the Empire's Alchemy Department to research synthesis; once the synthesis method is found, the Empire's immense production capacity can be leveraged, allowing the Empire to completely overwhelm with Legendary power."

Seeing that her grandfather could also master legendary power, Empress Zhuo Ya immediately breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Translate: "Seeing that Grandfather could also master Legendary power, Empress Zhuo Ya immediately breathed a great sigh of relief."

Grandfather, I will start preparing now; I guarantee that within a year I will expand the Sky Shadow Guard's scale by at least fourfold and equip it with various powerful battlefield weapons.

Translate: "'Grandfather, I will start preparing now; I guarantee that in a year I will expand the Sky Shadow Guard's scale by at least fourfold and equip it with various powerful battlefield weapons.'"

Hmm, truly my good granddaughter, go prepare.

Translate: "'Hmm, truly my good granddaughter, go prepare.'"

(End of Chapter)