At night, Mark pondered his life, suddenly feeling that it was a mess.
He had strived for Princess Alexia, only to become a traitor. His master had died tragically, and he could no longer appear in public.
Now he could only join an underground organization.
To be an ordinary bodyguard.
He didn't dislike Elisa, but he didn't like the Chasing Stars Society.
It was said that the Chasing Stars Society had absorbed all the remaining assets of the Thirteen Night Swords.
Its strength had grown immensely, even becoming somewhat inflated.
As night fell, Elisa suddenly came to find Mark.
"We're going out!"
The two arrived at a bunker within a mansion.
This was the headquarters of the Chasing Stars Society.
Before Elisa even entered, she heard two people arguing.
It was entirely due to an uneven distribution of spoils.
In fact, disputes over spoils often occurred.
One side would always eventually back down.
But now, neither side showed any intention of backing down.
This required Elisa, the acting president, to mediate.
Christina had completely withdrawn into the background, no longer appearing at the Chasing Stars Society's premises.
But if anyone disobeyed Elisa's orders, she would appear and kill to assert her authority. For such greedy individuals, making an example of them was the best approach.
Mark merely listened to their conversation as a bodyguard.
An hour later, Elisa had handled everything and left.
"What do you think of these people from the Chasing Stars Society?"
"A bunch of greedy individuals, never knowing satisfaction."
"I feel the same way. These guys are becoming more and more lawless; I can't quite control them anymore. I really want to kill them all," Elisa said.
Mark looked at Elisa with some surprise.
"You actually have such thoughts. You are the president of the Chasing Stars Society."
"Those people are too inhumane. There have been multiple murders, and yet I have no reason to kill them."
"You actually oppose them killing people?" Mark said, surprised.
"Those who were killed are also people, flesh and blood humans. Why should they be killed for the selfish interests of others?"
"As the president of the Chasing Stars Society, you're truly surprising, actually being a very good person."
"The word 'good person' is an insult to me."
"You have no idea how bad I used to be," Elisa thought to herself.
"You are a truly strange person!"
"Aren't you strange? You're willing to follow someone like me. I can tell you're a truly good person, unlike me," Elisa said.
"A good person? But what's the point? Without powerful strength, one is utterly defenseless against true darkness."
"Do you want to date?" Elisa asked.
"Huh?"
"It's nothing, just kidding."
Then Elisa took Mark to a place selling steamed buns.
She bought all the buns in the shop.
The owner thanked her profusely.
Then the two went together to deliver buns to the beggars.
This routine continued for half a month.
Mark gradually grew curious about Elisa.
He was curious about Elisa's past, but Elisa never told him.
That night, as Elisa prepared for bed, Christina found her.
"There's something I need you to do," Christina said.
"Please tell me!"
"Incite the Chasing Stars Society to overthrow the monarchy!"
Elisa couldn't believe her ears.
"Overthrow the monarchy..."
"Isn't Princess Alexia the representative of the monarchy? Why do you want me to overthrow the monarchy!"
Elisa had already guessed some things, but she just refused to believe them.
"You just need to do as I say!"
"I understand!"
Elisa replied.
"To avoid any situations requiring force, I will assist you in this matter."
Elisa gave a bitter smile.
She probably guessed everything that had happened and would happen.
Christina saving her back then was for this very day.
Princess Alexia needed to accumulate enough merit to become king.
And would the merit of executing rebels be enough?
Facing the current situation, Elisa was utterly helpless.
It would be very easy for Christina to kill her. What followed was merely her final act of madness.
In fairness, Christina had repaid kindness with kindness and owed her nothing. On the contrary, if it weren't for Christina, she would have died.
"Since that's the case, let's have one last burst of madness!"
In front of Elisa, Christina's entire body was enveloped in magic, eventually transforming into someone unrecognizable.
"I've also brought you some help."
Viscount Olba appeared here.
To plan all this, Alexia had found Viscount Olba through Milia, wanting him to represent The Order and help the Chasing Stars Society revolt.
It just so happened that the Midgar Kingdom had previously rejected The Order's request to besiege the Oriana Kingdom.
Now that the Midgar Kingdom and the Diabolos Cult had fallen out, there was also a reason to act against it.
As a Knight of the Round Table, Olba was fully capable of preventing such things.
Viscount Olba brought a hundred Third-Rank Children of Diabolos.
Ten Second-Rank Children of Diabolos,
and one First-Class Children of Diabolos.
All these individuals were assets left behind by the Fenrir faction.
After Olba took power, he no longer mass-produced Children of Diabolos.
(Children of Diabolos were all originally commoners. Because they were born with magic, they were captured by The Order, then underwent collective training, and transformed into Children of Diabolos through drugs.)
This day, as usual, Elisa went to the Chasing Stars Society base for a meeting. Christina remained hidden throughout, following Elisa.
This time, Elisa had summoned everyone from the Chasing Stars Society.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you've all had enough of this low-profile life, haven't you!"
Everyone looked at each other, unsure what Elisa meant.
They waited for her to continue.
"The Midgar Kingdom has existed for a thousand years, but it will become history."
"President Elisa, what do you mean by that?"
"Are you all not satisfied with your current status, and wish to become even greater figures? And now, our Chasing Stars Society has acquired enough resources and power, enough to overthrow the Midgar Kingdom!"
"You've gone mad!" someone exclaimed.
Mark, beside Elisa, also looked at her in surprise, not understanding why she would say such a thing.
"Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born into their roles? Why are they born into royalty? Anyone with ability can become king. Our Chasing Stars Society is no worse than royalty. Why should they be high and mighty in the open while we can only hide in the shadows?"
"You must be insane, spouting such nonsense."
"Yes! President, what are you talking about?"
These people were indeed greedy and dissatisfied with their current status, but they were greedy, not foolish. Overthrowing a powerful nation...
With just their strength, this seemed a bit far-fetched.
"Ladies and gentlemen, don't underestimate yourselves. I've seen all your abilities. You always squabble over petty gains. This time, let's go for something big. Will you become founding fathers or rats in a gutter! Please choose for yourselves."
"Nonsense, you're utterly insane! Overthrowing a nation renowned for its Magic Swordsmen, you are utterly foolish."
A middle-aged man cursed, standing up to leave.
The next second, a group of black-clad figures burst in.
They surrounded everyone.
The person who had just tried to leave was immediately beheaded.
Mark looked at the black-clad figure who had acted, clearly feeling the other's power.
The feeling the other person gave him was somewhat like a Child of Diabolos.
"It must be my imagination. Elisa said they and The Order never interfered with each other."
"Elisa, what do you mean! Are you going to force Princess Alexia?"
"Hmph, Princess Alexia only sees us as pawns! The day she becomes king, the first ones to be purged will be us. We are just things she'll discard once she no longer needs us! Can't you fools see that!"
Hearing Elisa's words, everyone began to ponder.
"Some of you might think I'm lying. Suppose you were king, would you tolerate people in the underground secretly defying you?"
"In other words, can you accept a group of rats in your house stealing your food?"
When Elisa said this, most people understood her meaning.
They were the rats in the gutters of this country, stealing food.
This analogy was very apt.
"I'm with you!"
"Me too! Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born into their roles! If we succeed, just don't forget our efforts!"
"And me!"
"Me too."
"Don't worry, when the time comes for rewards, you will all be included. The lowest title will be Duke!"
Hearing the grand promises Elisa made, everyone was tempted.
Christina was a little surprised. Elisa's cleverness exceeded her expectations. She could actually use the fact that they were pawns to incite these people to rebel.
Rebellion had become a matter of course, especially since if they didn't rebel now...
"You all can go back and prepare. We will attack the Royal Palace at 3 AM tonight!"
It was now 9 PM, six hours before the operation began.
"These guards will ensure your safety."
Everyone knew implicitly that it was less about protection and more about surveillance, to prevent anyone among them from leaking information.
After speaking, Elisa left.
Mark followed her.
Although Mark had many questions, he didn't ask them immediately. He planned to ask later.
After Elisa left.
The members of the Chasing Stars Society looked at each other.
"Everyone, these black-clad figures seem to be from that organization!"
"You're right. The Midgar Kingdom has slipped from our control, so this nation has reached its end."
The First-Class Children of Diabolos spoke.
"It's that organization? Then we're sure to win this time."
"Yes, if it's that organization, everything makes sense. No wonder the president acted so unusually."
"Everyone, I'm going to gather my subordinates now!"
"Me too!"
These people were now full of confidence, not feeling at all that they would lose... "Why are you doing this? Do you know what overthrowing the monarchy means? This country will descend into chaos, countless people will die! Why are you doing this?"
"I'm sorry, I cannot answer you!"
"If you remain stubborn, then I will have no choice but to kill you!"
Mark held his magic sword to Elisa's neck.
"If you had killing intent, you would be a corpse by now!" Elisa said.
Elisa was well aware that Christina was watching her from the shadows.
If Mark made a move, he would undoubtedly be killed by Christina.
"Are you underestimating me too much!"
"Clang!"
The sound of a sword rang out.
Mark's magic sword shattered on the ground.
A woman Mark didn't recognize appeared.
"Quick reflexes, you actually dodged the fatal blow!"
Although Christina was in disguise and could only exert 50% of her strength.
She was still surprised that Mark could dodge her attack.
Christina would not allow anyone to interfere with Princess Alexia's plan.
"Please don't kill him, okay? I beg you!"
Elisa immediately knelt down and pleaded with Christina.
"For her sake, I'll spare your life. If there's a next time, you can die!"
Christina vanished from the spot.
Mark stood frozen, a bit dazed.
That person's strength just now surpassed Princess Alice's.
It was someone he could never defeat.
Elisa took Mark back home.
She locked the bedroom door.
During the time she spent with Mark, Elisa could see that Mark was an inherently kind person.
When giving food to beggars, he would smile from the bottom of his heart.
In Elisa's eyes, Mark's smile was truly charming.
Elisa had never liked anyone before; the people around her were always hungry for lust.
Mark was completely different from those people; he was a handsome and brave man.
He never succumbed to powerful enemies and would not compromise with anyone.
He possessed a unique personal charisma.
That unique charisma attracted Elisa.
When she was with Mark, Elisa often couldn't help but want to tease him.
Mark's reactions always made Elisa laugh heartily.
"This must be love!"
Elisa thought to herself.
When she was with Mark, she felt inexplicably at ease.
She held no resentment towards Mark for putting his magic sword to her neck earlier.
Mark was different from her; he cared for the world.
He was a true hero.
She was just a sinner, a sinner who needed to atone.
She was someone who should have died long ago.
"Mark, close your eyes. I want to show you something!"
Mark closed his eyes.
Elisa rustled as she changed into a wedding dress from the Mitsugoshi Company.
Although Mark was a little curious, he still didn't open his eyes.
Until Mark realized the other person seemed to be trying to pull down his pants.
Mark immediately opened his eyes.
"What are you doing!"
Then he saw a beautiful woman in a wedding dress.
"You!"
"Mark, I like you. Marry me!"
"This is too sudden! I... I... I... I'm not ready yet!"
Elisa wouldn't care if he was ready or not. It was her first time too, and if she didn't do something now, she wouldn't have time. She directly embraced him and kissed him.
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