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Chapter 663: Lanchi is Forced to be Radical
Chapter 663: Lanchi is Forced to be Radical
Aboard the floating castle, an atmosphere of harmony and luxury was suddenly shattered by the appearance of a frenzied demon, plunging the entire space into chaos and panic.
Lisancey's frenzy ignited a flame of unease that quickly spread among the passengers.
The initial look of confusion on their faces turned to fear as they scattered, seeking refuge.
The harp music came to an abrupt halt, replaced by a cacophony of screams, hurried footsteps, and panicked shouts.
In the grand hall, the execution squad formed a temporary barrier to protect the civilians, while others, overcome by panic, ran amok.
Amid the chaos, the cries and pleas of children were particularly piercing. Brave passengers and crew attempted to soothe the crowd, but it seemed that the executioner was unaffected, his eyes fixed on his decision, his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Fortunately, the black-haired, green-eyed young man sitting with the out-of-control demon didn't seem weak.
Just as Lisancey was about to bite into Lanchi, her body was immobilized by telekinetic magic, as if trapped by an invisible wall of air, struggling slowly.
"How could a cursed demon's strength increase so much after frenzy..."
Lanchi frowned.
Lisancey, a Fourth Rank demon, had almost reached Fifth Rank strength after her frenzy.
Although it was unlikely that a higher-ranked demon would gain an entire rank in strength, the increase was still considerable.
If an Eighth Rank demon were to frenzy, it would undoubtedly be catastrophic.
"What are you meowing about?"
Cat Boss felt a sense of foreboding as soon as Lanchi opened his mouth.
In a sense, this curse was similar to Lanchi's short-term sprint training.
"Do you want to be a berserker, Tata?"
Lanchi asked in his mind.
"..."
Talia didn't respond, but once again gently stroked his throat with her invisible fingertips.
"Wrong, wrong, wrong!"
Lanchi immediately backed down.
"Lanchi, help me find out who cast this curse. Can I entrust this task to you?" Talia's voice was cold, tinged with anger, but not directed at Lanchi.
Earlier, she had witnessed Lanchi granting power to others, but it was always based on the fair premise of fulfilling their wishes. At the very least, Lanchi had never caused a trader to lose their self-awareness.
This terrible curse, however, forcibly stripped the demons of their self-awareness, distorting and transforming them, which disgusted Talia instinctively.
Just the thought of Hyberrian potentially falling victim to such a curse was unbearable to Talia.
"Of course."
Lanchi was happy to accept the civil commission.
Moreover, this was the first time Tata had entrusted him with such a serious task.
"While we're in the Kingdom of Boseng, feel free to use my power."
Talia assured him.
In an instant, a chill ran through Lanchi's consciousness, bringing him back to the grand hall of the magi-airship.
As the airship swayed gently, the leading executioner, the Punisher, and his subordinates had cleared the area of bystanders, forming a fan-shaped encirclement. Finally, they were ready to act.
The Punisher, the strongest on the airship, couldn't use martial arts that would cause large-scale destruction, lest he cause the airship to crash. The best course of action was to behead the frenzied demon quickly and decisively.
"Wait!"
Lanchi quickly stepped in front of Lisancey, signaling for a pause.
For now, he was the hero of this pause.
He never broke the law, let alone clashed with the executioners.
Regardless, he intended to save lives without causing any trouble.
This was precisely why Professor Bolao trusted him so much.
Otherwise, if things took a turn for the worse, Loren, sitting with Icerite, would be breaking into a cold sweat.
"She's beyond saving. If you continue to obstruct us, I won't just protect you, but I'll also dispose of you along with her."
The executioner, who had been about to draw his sword, paused, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the hilt.
"You're a demon too. Why would you want to kill her?" Lanchi asked the distant executioner.
The opponent was strong; according to Talia's judgment, they were a Seventh Rank, a top expert anywhere.
And their pupils, like Lisancey's, were unmistakably those of a demon.
Despite appearing to be a teenager, they were probably not so young.
In Lanchi's mind, Talia was urging him to buy some time.
She was analyzing Lisancey's cursed state.
"Don't interfere! Do you know how I feel killing my own people?" The knife-wielding youth's face was filled with coldness, and his voice was hoarse as he spoke.
His subordinates dared not speak out of turn, but they watched Lisancey and Lanchi's direction with bated breath.
Sergeant Nigel, the Punisher of the Tiffany Duke of the Senate of the Kingdom of Boseng.
As a demon himself, he had mercilessly slain his sister, his childhood sweetheart.
The reason was the unknown curse seal frenzy.
Since then, he had never returned to the Demon World of Boseng and had never visited his dearest childhood playmate.
The black-haired, green-eyed young man in a sweater had obviously stepped into a minefield with his previous statement.
"Please talk to me. I have her under control now, and I'm willing to cooperate and assist you. Can you spare her?" Lanchi continued to express his intentions.
Upon hearing this, not only Sergeant Nigel but also many of the bystanders who had been evacuated looked at him as if he were an alien.
"Heh, you must be from another country..." Sergeant Nigel's fingers trembled slightly, clenching into a fist.
"Countless self-proclaimed experts thought they could cure the cursed demons, but do you know how many of them ended up dead?" He flung his arm out in a dismissive gesture, his voice filled with anger. "Any ignorant and reckless interference will only make the situation worse, to the point where even the Senate might not be able to resolve it!"
"At least let me try. Give me some time until we land. I'm a disciple of the Great Priest Loren, and I excel at treating patients," Lanchi said, raising his hands to indicate his peaceful intentions and trying to negotiate.
"Even the Great Priest himself couldn't save her, let alone just one of his students," Nigel stated firmly.
Their Kingdom of Boseng was not lacking in eighth-rank experts either.
All of Lanchi's efforts were in vain.
While Great Priest Loren was renowned in the eastern region, he was also the principal of the Icerite Academy. Many who attended the academy would claim to be disciples of Great Priest Loren, using his name for their own benefit.
"Step aside before an irreversible accident occurs," Sergeant Nigel said through gritted teeth, his patience wearing thin as he ordered the meddlesome foreigner to back off.
Once the airship landed and the media swarmed, the nature of the situation would change. An uncontrollable panic might ensue.
With the uncertain and tumultuous situation in the southern lands of the southern continent, ruled by the Krexi Empire, internal strife was the last thing their Kingdom of Boseng needed.
"..."
Lanchi realized that his attempts at communication were futile. The other party would not compromise, and they were determined not to give up on Lisancey.
Although Professor Bolao had advised him against meddling in the internal affairs between humans and demons in the Kingdom of Boseng, he had never been one to turn a blind eye to the suffering of innocent creatures.
"Talia, what should we do now?" Lanchi asked in his mind.
If force was necessary, it would have to come from Talia. However, Talia's combat time was very limited, and it was best not to involve her unless absolutely necessary.
"Give me some time, and I should be able to save her," Talia replied mentally.
"..."
Lanchi didn't hesitate after hearing this. If Tata said there was a way, he would believe her.
"Help! Sergeant, she's taken me hostage! She demands that the airship land before she'll let me go!" Lanchi immediately put on an innocent act and started calling for help.
"..."
The entire cabin fell silent. For a moment, they couldn't tell if this frail-looking person was acting or if he had just been taken hostage and was now conveying the captor's demands to the sergeant. His acting was so convincing that it seemed clumsy.
According to regulations, the executioner couldn't ignore the safety of the hostage and had to hold off on taking action against the demon.
"..."
Sergeant Nigel's veins popped on his forehead. Lanchi's acting was so realistic that it felt like he was being made a fool. He could sense the other party's sincere intention to negotiate earlier, which was unlikely to be the case if he were truly being held hostage.
Sergeant Nigel took a deep breath and took out his magic communicator. He used his communication magic to contact his master in the Senate.
It didn't take long for the other party to answer.
"Your Grace, there's a foreigner interfering with my handling of the cursed demon. I request the authority to act without responsibility," Nigel requested.
"Go ahead. From now on, if you encounter any self-righteous fools, just kill them," came the cold female voice from the other end.
In an instant, a terrifying aura emanated from Sergeant Nigel, as if he had been unleashed. Cat Boss's fur stood on end, and Lisancey, who had lost her will and gone berserk, became even more frenzied. She roared like a bloodthirsty beast, her empty eyes dripping with blood as she struggled desperately against the telekinetic magic.
The once beautiful and elegant Lisancey had completely transformed into a monster.
"Meow meow meow! I'm losing control of her, meow!" Cat Boss cried out in alarm.
"..."
Lanchi also felt that things were taking a turn for the worse. Asking Cat Boss to suppress a demon three ranks above it was too much. Usually, it would need to surpass the demon by four ranks to ensure an easy victory.
Now, with dangers on both fronts, if this continued, they wouldn't just be unable to save Lisancey; they might also end up in a fight with the Kingdom of Boseng's executioner.
"Talia, help me hold them off!" Lanchi transmitted his thoughts.
As long as Talia could stop the executioner's attack, he would have a chance to negotiate further with the executioner, who was now on high alert due to the combat danger.
Although the evening's maneuvering would be lengthy and full of variables, he was confident that he could guide the situation and create an opportunity to save Lisancey.
Before he could finish his thought, he felt his body being controlled by Talia's spiritual magic. Talia's curse seal magic surged, instantly breaking the protective magic behind him.
She controlled Lanchi to grab Cat Boss and forcefully elbow open the airship's landing window. Then, holding Lanchi, she leaped backward out of the window.
"Talia!! I said hold them off, not go all out!!" Lanchi shouted desperately as they fell through the night sky over the Flower Capital.
He shouldn't have trusted Talia, whose actions always came before her thoughts—a violent demon! Their collaboration was indeed the worst!
Accompanied by the shattering of glass raining down, along with the chaotic and confused noises, Lanchi, Cat, and Lisancey began their rapid freefall from the high altitude of the Flower Capital's night sky.
(End of Chapter)
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