The Emperor and his sister swiftly dressed themselves and hurried to the windows, where they witnessed the unfolding chaos near the Palace.
The sounds of battle reverberated through the air as they observed the Royal Army's pureblood warriors being attacked by an unknown assailant.
To their surprise, both the pureblood warriors and the attacker possessed the ability to heal their wounds with ease, leading the Emperor to believe that the assailant was also a pureblood.
"Who would have the audacity to attack us?" the Emperor pondered aloud, frustration evident in his voice. Throughout history, the Royal Capital had never been subjected to such an assault. They were the true rulers of the land.
Equally concerned, his sister replied, "It matters not who they are. If they thought they could succeed with the help of a single person, they are sorely mistaken."
"It is only a matter of time before our people catch him. Extracting information from them will be even easier," she added confidently.
Although the attacker possessed strength, it was not enough to warrant the deployment of the Shadow Guards.
The sister observed as their warriors gradually overwhelmed the assailant, who fought with apparent disregard for his own life. Only when he found himself at a disadvantage did the attacker flee, blending into the crowded city streets.
The sister observed as their warriors gradually overwhelmed the assailant, who fought with apparent disregard for his own life. Only when he found himself at a disadvantage did the attacker flee, blending into the crowded city streets.
The Royal Warriors pursued him relentlessly, determined to prevent any further destruction within the city.
As the Emperor watched the attacker's escape, he couldn't shake off a feeling of unease.
If someone dared to attack them, it meant they were aware of their formidable strength. So why would anyone act so recklessly? If their intention was to sow chaos, they could have targeted the city itself instead of the Palace.
With a snap of his fingers, the Emperor beckoned his Shadow Guards into the room. They entered silently, standing before him with unwavering loyalty.
"Conduct a thorough search of every corner of the Palace to ensure nothing is amiss. If our enemy isn't a fool, this must be a diversion," the Emperor declared. "Should you encounter anyone, ensure they are brought to me alive."
The Shadow Guards nodded in unison, their disciplined demeanor reflecting their unwavering dedication.
With utmost efficiency, they dispersed throughout the Palace, meticulously scouring every nook and cranny, ensuring the safety of all who resided within its grand halls.
....
The Western Side of the Palace was where most of the attention was placed currently. However, the Eastern Side had suffered the most.
All the guards who had stayed behind to guard this area were missing. Only drops of blood could be seen at random places, leading towards the Royal Tomb.
The entrance of the Tomb was through a sealed area that led downstairs into an underground structure, atop which a loud angelic structure was erected.
The entrance was further protected by a barrier that was even stronger than the barrier surrounding the city. Only the people who possessed the Royal Bloodline could pass through the barrier, making it impossible for anyone else to enter.
Karyk reached out his hand, lightly touching the barrier. However, as soon as his fingers touched the barrier, he felt a powerful electric current coursing through his body.
He quickly withdrew his hand, realizing that a part of his fingers was gone, turning to ashes. If he had kept his hand there longer, the entirety of it could've been gone in a few seconds.
After he retracted his hand, he healed his fingers that recovered to normal.
Karyk took a step back, his eyes narrowing as he assessed the situation. The barrier surrounding the Royal Tomb was not to be taken lightly. Its power was immense, capable of disintegrating anyone who dared to touch it without the Royal Bloodline.
"How troublesome."
There was no information about this barrier amongst the knowledge he was able to gather about this place. He had an opportunity to gather royal blood when he killed the Emperor's sister, but at that time he didn't know that he might need it.
With the troublesome barrier, things became slightly more complicated for him. He also knew that there wasn't much time. There was only so long that his Undead could distract the Royal Family.
"I can break the barrier with brute force if I use the same method I used to kill that woman. But that would immediately give away my identity. Before long, I would be surrounded from all sides."
Karyk observed the entrance carefully, thinking how he could solve this mess without exposing his identity. For a moment, he even wondered if he should kidnap another Royal to open the seal for him.
He quickly dropped the idea, resizing that they were most probably protected by the Shadow Guards. Before he could even reach them, he would've been located.
At this moment, he only had two options. He could either retreat and abandon this plan, or he could rely on himself and find another method to enter that place.
After a long time, he let out a sigh, making up his mind. "In that case, I can only force my way in."
He clenched his fists, aura gathering into his arms. He didn't use his sword of aura or the method that he used to kill the Emperor's sister. However, he was willing to let them know of the presence of an intruder into the tomb.
He roughly estimated the location that the tomb entrance led to. Standing above the spot, he punched the earth with brute strength.
If he couldn't pass through the barrier, he was going to directly enter through the roof. Although the roof was also reinforced with the rarest materials from this world, it was still somewhat weaker than the barrier.
As soon as Karyk's fist landed on the ground, the entire city trembled. It was as if an earthquake had arrived. However, it wasn't just once. The trembling continued as Karyk kept punching the earth, with every punch, the crater beneath him getting deeper.
After the fifth punch, the ground beneath him disappeared as he fell down to an unknown space.
