"This was just a small test. Are you not planning to attack the cemetery?" Kael explained with a faint smile, then used [Teleportation] magic to return to his throne.
Vampires possess [High-Speed Regeneration] abilities, and a True Ancestor's recovery ability is even stronger. After leaving the range of [Holy Radiance], Evileye recovered quickly, her complexion returning to normal. Seeing this sight, Lakyus and the others let out a sigh of relief, the tension that had gripped them slowly easing.
As captain, Lakyus continued the negotiation with Kael, her voice calmer. "In that case, Your Excellency, could you tell us, with our strength, if we were to attack the cemetery, would we have a chance to win?"
"If you merely wish to mow down the small fry, you should be able to do so," Kael answered straightforwardly, his tone unwavering. "However, if you wish to conquer the cemetery, you are still far too weak."
If anyone else had said this, Lakyus and the other Blue Roses members' pride as elite Adamantite-ranked adventurers would have surely been hurt, and they would have felt a little dissatisfied. However, when Kael, a figure who had just displayed extraordinary power, said this, they took it as a matter of course. They had originally come here to confirm, and since Kael's own "victim" had said so, they planned to reject the commission from Panasolei and others upon their return.
Thinking this, Lakyus suddenly felt relaxed, as if a burden had been lifted from her shoulders. She nodded at Kael, saying, "Thank you very much for informing me."
Eh? Kael observed her condition and was slightly surprised. I meant you're a novice and you certainly can't handle that cemetery, not that you can't conquer it! Did I express myself incorrectly?
Before Kael could understand why Lakyus seemed so relieved, Lakyus raised her head, looked at him questioningly and said, "Your Excellency, forgive this servant for asking, but why don't you handle the cemetery matter yourself?" There was no demanding tone in her voice, it was just a simple question that wouldn't make anyone feel uncomfortable.
The corner of Kael's mouth curved slightly upward, as if he had already anticipated she would ask this. However, he didn't immediately answer Lakyus, but instead countered, "You know that a few days ago I fought the man lurking in that cemetery, don't you?"
"Yes," Lakyus nodded, with a respectful expression on her face. "I have seen the traces left by that battle. Your power is truly astonishing. You managed to kill the opponent."
"Hehe," Hearing Lakyus's praise, Kael's smile deepened, and he seemed to be in a good mood. His eyes twinkled with amusement. "I appreciate your compliment, but I'd like to correct you. That person is not dead."
"The other party is still alive!?" Lakyus was shocked, her eyes widening. Although she hadn't witnessed the battle herself, she found it hard to imagine anyone could survive a magical attack that could cause such devastating damage.
"When the battle ended, I took his spoils, and then the rest of his body suddenly disappeared. Based on my experience, that person might have resurrected somewhere, and perhaps now he has returned to the cemetery," Kael explained, with a mysterious tone.
"Is such a thing possible?" After listening to Kael's explanation, Lakyus asked in disbelief. As a female Priest who could use [Raise Dead] magic, she clearly knew the conditions for resurrecting the dead, and she had never heard of anyone being able to resurrect themselves after death.
The New World limits the imagination of its natives. Kael couldn't help but sigh in his heart, then said to Lakyus, "Of course it's possible."
As he spoke, he took out a magical ring from his backpack and tossed it directly to Lakyus. After Lakyus quickly caught the ring, she heard Kael remind her, "This item was taken from that person. I suppose one of you knows the magic [Item Identification], right? Why don't you try it?"
"Evileye," Lakyus turned and handed the ring to her teammate.
Evileye had lived for over two hundred years and had studied magic the entire time. She could use more than a hundred types of magic. [Item Identification], which was very useful for exploring ruins, was naturally on her list of proficiencies. As the magic activated, information regarding the ring's effects was also transmitted to Evileye's brain.
This is a [Ring of Resurrection and Teleportation]. Its effect is to resurrect the wearer after their death and immediately transfer them to a predetermined resurrection location. In exchange, the ring will remain at its original spot. In other words, it is a 100% dropped resurrection item after death.
Evileye nodded at Lakyus, confirming Kael's statement. "This is a very rare magical item." Lakyus took the ring, carefully brought the treasure to the throne steps, and respectfully returned it to Kael.
After completing her actions, she returned to her original position and asked, "Your Excellency, is this why you have not taken action against the cemetery?"
"No," Kael unexpectedly shook his head, taking the ring in his hand and beginning to admire it, while smiling faintly. "I'm waiting for that person to challenge me again. If so, he'll have to get another set of this tier of magical equipment, and then I'll gain even more benefits."
Forehead... For some reason, after seeing Kael like this, Lakyus always felt that he was akin to those black-hearted underground casino bosses, preparing to swindle gamblers caught in the mire. But it was true, if you could gain such a large profit, it was already a good deal.
Now she finally understood why Kael was ignoring the situation in the cemetery. However, this way, the city would be in even greater danger. If that terrifying battle were to happen in the city, the damage inflicted would be unimaginable.
Lakyus thought of her dear friend Princess Lana, and knew that she definitely wouldn't want to see this happen. So, she spoke up to make one last effort, "Your Excellency, please forgive me for offending you, but could you please stop this game?"
"Hm?" Kael's gaze fell on Lakyus, and he asked as if he were intrigued, "Why? Give me a reason?"
"Could I do it for the citizens of this city, If you are willing to help end this disaster, I can contact City Hall and offer a substantial reward," Lakyus answered hesitantly, attempting to negotiate.
"Eh," Kael nodded, but it was still clear that he wasn't particularly interested in this suggestion. After observing Lakyus and the others, he slightly raised the corner of his mouth and said, "You seem to be the highest-ranked adventurers in this country, correct? You must be quite famous."
"In that case, I'll add one more condition. As long as you publicly declare yourselves as my followers, I might consider handling this cemetery matter." Kael smirked, a tempting offer yet laden with hidden meaning. "How about it?"
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