In the past few simulations of life games, Emperor Raedric’s strength had never seemed particularly impressive;
he merely had an unnaturally long lifespan. However, the royal family was not to be underestimated. They had caused immense trouble for Pixie and her son, Thal, in the past.
This was because the royal family's strength was not limited to Emperor Raedric alone.
The Dawnstar Dynasty had stood tall in the northern continent for thousands of years; how could it possibly lack other formidable figures? Even if Raedric himself was not powerful, surely the royal family housed other strong beings.
Before Elvynna stood an unknown elder of the royal family.
Shrouded in dark golden light, his face was obscured, appearing less human and more like a shadow of gold.
Yet this shadow radiated a terrifying aura.
Just standing there, the air around him seemed to warp slightly, his power resonating with an intensity that made one tremble!
This golden figure had recently appeared, seemingly ignoring Elvynna’s intention to eliminate a priest, instead opting not to intervene.
“Who is this… why can’t we see his face?”
“Perhaps he isn’t human, but just a golden corpse. It’s said that the true terror of the Dawnstar Dynasty lies in their ability to transform past royal strongmen into these special corpses…”
An anonymous voice spoke up, shocking nearly all the players present.
“What? There’s such a hidden secret?”
“Who is this girl, sharing such secrets so freely?”
Violanda shook her head slightly. As the High Priestess of the Holy Light and one of the few Savant Level 5 individuals in Elaresar, she had always restrained herself from confronting the royal family out of fear of those special golden corpses. No one knew how many ancestors of theirs remained hidden.
“If Elvynna wants to kill a princess in the capital, it won’t be easy,” Violanda remarked slowly.
Even the potion master acknowledged this, causing others to feel a sense of dread for Elvynna.
“Speaking of which, Eirik didn’t really contribute much this time; he seems more like a spectator.”
“He’s still only at the Practitioner level, not even reaching Savant. What could he possibly do? It’s a miracle if he doesn’t get scared off by Elvynna-senpai’s battle!”
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“Honestly, I find that a bit funny, haha!”
The crowd murmured, intrigued by this battle. Such high-stakes encounters were rare, even in simulation scenarios!
Meanwhile, the golden figure coldly regarded Elvynna and rasped out a voice that was as harsh as it was vague, “Dare to kill in my royal family? You seek death!”
Before he finished speaking, he unleashed a punch toward Elvynna.
The blow shook the heavens and earth, making the entire palace tremble in response, with dark golden light erupting like a miniature sun.
The force was terrifying!
Elvynna refused to back down. Her long hair billowed in the wind as she pointed her wand forward.
Boom!
Brilliant magical light shot into the sky, soaring like a mighty pillar, visible even from miles away in Elaresar, a dazzling spectacle that left all in awe!
The battle between them was fierce. Yet soon, Elvynna found herself at a disadvantage. The golden corpse’s fists were too terrifying. Those iron fists seemed immune to a portion of magic. Despite Elvynna's formidable magic that could shake the heavens, they merely left faint white marks on those fists.
At this moment, Elvynna was reduced to just a fraction—one-tenth—of her peak power from her previous life. This was a significant setback!
“… Is this the depth of the royal family? So strong!”
“Does this golden corpse have no weaknesses?”
Many were left speechless.
Elvynna’s strength was enough to impress everyone; she hovered gracefully in the air, casting numerous powerful spells, almost like a figure from myth. If one set aside her rival’s position, she was a true idol in the hearts of many female players.
Yet despite her formidable magic, she still couldn't breach the golden corpse’s defenses! No wonder the potion master had stated it would be challenging for her to kill Princess Scarlett in the capital.
“If Scarlett survives this, Elvynna-senpai will find it hard to live in peace!”
“Elvynna-senpai’s item can probably only be used once, right?”
They guessed correctly; Elvynna felt a weight in her heart. If Scarlett survived and discovered that her current power was only temporary, the future would surely bring relentless pursuit.
Then, her Shard of Rebirth would have only taken down the primary target, rendering half its potential wasted. She had to leave quickly while the potion's effects still lingered, at least to cast doubt on Scarlett about her true strength, causing her to hesitate and buy some time.
“Honey, be ready. I’ll find a chance to take you away soon…”
Elvynna whispered through their mental connection.
“Leave?”
Eirik blinked, starting to grasp his wife’s intent. Was she unable to handle the golden corpse?
If they left now, it was highly likely that they’d face Scarlett's pursuit later. That would mean this save file might end up being wasted! Starting a new game again was something he wanted to avoid!
“Dear, perhaps we don’t have to leave…”
Eirik replied telepathically. He actually had a plan to solve this predicament. If Elvynna could distract the golden corpse for a moment, he could eliminate Scarlett!
“You’re going to make a move on Scarlett?”
Elvynna was taken aback. Her husband was only Practitioner Level 9; Scarlett, not to mention her several Savant-level guards, was formidable!
Had she not initially sealed this princess's residence with magic, Scarlett would have long since escaped.
“Alright, I’ll create an opportunity for you…”
Though surprised, Elvynna agreed without hesitation, trusting her husband wouldn’t act recklessly. If he claimed he could kill Scarlett, he must have confidence in his ability!
As the battle in the sky intensified, Elvynna put all her strength into entangling the golden corpse.
Eirik stepped steadily toward Scarlett.
“You’re Elvynna’s husband?”
Scarlett, seeing the situation turn in her favor, looked at Eirik with renewed calm, scrutinizing him.
Eirik’s name had been circulating in the capital; even the potion master Violanda had tried hard to recruit him without success. What was so special about this man?
“Elvynna will die tonight! And you must have some secret; what do you say about serving this princess?”
Scarlett smiled at Eirik, raising an eyebrow with self-assured allure.
“Ha! This guy isn’t even a player and he’s got his eyes on Eirik?”
“But what’s Eirik up to? He wouldn’t be thinking of assassinating this woman, right?”
While they were puzzled, Eirik’s eyes suddenly shone with brilliant magical light, mysterious runes dancing around him.
He activated the reward item he had received, “One Life Mirror: Can reflect real-life talents in the simulation, duration: twelve hours.”
Compared to Elvynna’s Shard of Rebirth, Eirik's item was evidently stronger; it was reusable, albeit with a cooldown.
At this moment, Eirik aimed to acquire the talent, Eye of Divine Insight!
“Eye of Divine Insight…”
Elvynna sensed the change in Eirik and felt a surge of joy.
Though Eirik was only at Practitioner Level 9, if he had the Eye of Divine Insight, he might indeed manage to kill Scarlett with the protection of a few Savant-level guards.
Yet seeing Eirik manifest the Eye of Divine Insight again raised a question in her mind. Why did his ability appear only at critical moments? She had never seen him display such a talent in their everyday lives.
Was it possible that her husband… was also a player?