Black Hearted Mage

The three of them sat on a soft animal hide mat, chatting. At the foot of the mountain, in the shadow of the Yellowstone Mountains, it was relatively cool. Caesars had brought out a lot of food, and it looked like a summer picnic.

The half-full dark red puppy began to patrol the surroundings with its short legs.

Caesars quietly cast the Word of Truth, asking about Lecia's affairs. He needed to know where she learned the art of meditation and who taught her.

However, the answer he received surprised Caesar. It turned out that Resia's parents were actually magicians from the Saint Laurent Empire. From the moment Resia was discovered to possess a talent for dark magic, they began planning to take Resia with them and flee the Saint Laurent Empire.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Just as they were about to reach the border between the Roland Empire and the Saint Roland Empire, a small-scale conflict suddenly broke out. In the chaos, Leixia was unfortunately separated from her parents.

Time passed quickly, and later, through various channels, Leixia learned a heartbreaking news - both her parents died in that fierce conflict, and all those who were in the border area at that time were not spared, and none of them could escape the fate of death.

"There must be something strange about this. As far as I know, you were young about twenty years ago, but the border should have been peaceful at that time. How could a conflict suddenly break out inexplicably? You know, the real conflict happened about ten years ago!" Caesar said suspiciously.

Faced with Caesar's questioning, Resia was also confused and at a loss. Because in her memory, the border was completely open to both empires at that time. The conflict was like a bolt from the blue, suddenly and without any warning.

Caesars felt that in order to know the cause and effect of the conflict, he only needed to ask Hawkeye's people.

Soon after, it was dusk.

"That damn dog bit someone to death in the bushes. They were all snoring. How unprofessional!"

Caesars originally just wanted to drive away the two spies, but the snoring sounds made him feel that these two people were unnecessary to keep alive.

The puppy, with its mouth wide open, excitedly rushed towards the distant bushes, its snoring soon stopping. It quickly ran back, spitting out a storage ring from its mouth, its stubby tail wagging non-stop.

"I know. Any food in there is yours! I'll take you to the upper passage first. You and little Amy will hide here today!"

Kaisas picked up the storage ring and cast dark vision on himself. He looked up at the cliff above and identified a small area covered with vines. There was the entrance to the hidden path.

Caesars grabbed the plump puppy and, propelled by the wings of the element, flew towards the vertical cliff. Amy and her daughter were stunned beyond words. They couldn't imagine that a human could grow wings and fly like a giant bird.

The puppy stretched out its paw toward the cliff face, catching a different current. This action saved Caesars considerable effort and a great deal of mana. He slipped through the vines and entered a cave on the cliff face.

It is a man-made stone cave, square and only about one meter in size.

"You idiot, wait here. I'm going to pick up little Amy and her daughter. You stay here to protect them. I'll be back before dawn!"

Hearing Caesar's instructions, the puppy whimpered in response. He used the levitation technique and slowly landed at the foot of the mountain.

"Lecia, hold on to little Amy. I'll take you up. Also, don't shout!"

Lacia, who was wearing a linen dress, was a little frightened. When she and little Amy stood up, Caesars took back the animal skin mat.

"Hurry up, I'm going to the Clark family to look for gold and silver!"

Caesars anxiously urged the mother and daughter before him. The two spies had already perished. If they didn't go to Holy Glory City today, they would surely strengthen their defenses tomorrow, making it even more difficult to infiltrate again.

Lecia clutched tiny Amy tightly, her eyes filled with fear and anxiety. Seeing this, Caesar muttered something and unleashed a powerful mage's hand spell. Instantly, a massive, ethereal hand materialized from thin air, firmly grasping both mother and daughter. Then, with a flutter of the massive elemental wings behind him, he carried them high into the sky like a bird.

In just a few breaths, the three of them successfully entered a deep stone cave. The cave was pitch black, and you couldn't see your hand in front of you.

"Go inside quickly!" Caesars shouted in a low voice.

However, little Amy responded with a trembling voice: "Caesars, it's dark in front of my eyes, I can't see anything!"

Hearing this, Caesars quickly chanted a spell, and two mysterious dark vision spells accurately fell on the mother and daughter. The next moment, little Amy's surprised cry suddenly rang out: "Caesars, I can see now!"

After receiving the confirmation, Caesars breathed a sigh of relief and continued to instruct, "Okay, then hurry in about ten meters and wait for me. I need to go to several large families in the city to get some gold coins, and I will come back to you before dawn. Don't worry, Fatty is here to protect you!"

Time is running out, Caesars said, throwing down a few moonstones to light them. He turned and walked towards the cave entrance, pushed aside the vines blocking the entrance, and jumped down into the pitch-black darkness outside.

Once his feet were firmly planted on the ground, Caesars quickly pulled out two intermediate-grade magic crystals. He gripped the crystals tightly in his hands and frantically began to absorb the magic power contained within. Time ticked by, and within a few minutes, the once crystal-clear magic crystals had turned into a pile of fine powder, drifting away in the wind.

After absorbing the magic crystal's energy, Caesars took a deep breath and traced complex and mysterious paths through the air with his hands. Instantly, rays of magical light enveloped his entire body. This was a buff spell that significantly increased his movement speed. Furthermore, he also cast another spell that reduced fatigue and enhanced his vitality.

Everything was ready, and Caesars took a step forward with his long and powerful legs without hesitation, rushing towards the Holy Light City dozens of miles away like an arrow.

Inside a prestigious mansion in Shenghui City, the atmosphere was unusually tense and oppressive. The family members anxiously awaited the return of crucial information from those who had left on their mission. Three people were dispatched for this mission, but by dusk, one had returned with information regarding Caesars and Fatty Dog.

In a spacious and lavishly decorated living room, brightly lit, it was as bright as day. A white-haired elder, dressed in ornate aristocratic robes, sat upright on a soft, comfortable sofa, his face solemn. His piercing eyes frequently glanced toward the door, while he asked the butler, who stood respectfully beside him, "The second person should have returned home by now. Why hasn't he shown up yet?"

Hearing his master's question, the butler quickly bowed and replied, "Master, please calm down. This bastard must have encountered some unexpected situation on his way home and got delayed. Otherwise, based on his normal travel time, he should have arrived here long ago!"

Hearing this, the old nobleman was enraged. He slammed the armrest and shouted, "Hmph! When he returns, I'll make him feel the force of the whip! How dare he delay such an important matter like this!"

At this moment, a bone-chilling voice suddenly rang out in the living room: "I'm afraid they'll never have the chance to taste the whip again! Because... they can no longer feel the pain!"

Two corpses, their heads drooping from their shoulders, were hurled through the living room doorway. With two muffled thuds, they landed heavily on the tiled floor, splattering dark red blood. Then, a ghostly figure clad in black magic robes slowly appeared before everyone. With steady and determined steps, they advanced towards the center of the living room.

Under the bright light, the red crystal staff in his hand was particularly dazzling. The staff shone with mysterious light, as if it contained endless magic and power.

"You...what on earth do you want to do?" the old nobleman asked with a trembling voice, his face filled with fear. Faced with such a sudden change, even he, a man of great experience, could not help but feel a wave of fear.

"robbery!"

The shadowy figure shouted without hesitation. This roar was not only deafening but also filled with a sense of righteousness and impassioned energy, as if, in his eyes, robbing others' property was perfectly normal, even law-abiding.

Upon hearing this, the old nobleman, who had been sitting upright on the luxurious sofa, couldn't help but widen his eyes, an expression of disbelief on his face. He said in a slightly surprised tone, "Do you know who I am?"

The old nobleman was very puzzled by the open robbery.

However, in response to the old noble's question, the uninvited guest simply smiled coldly and replied, "You will soon become a cold corpse. What's the point of knowing your identity?"

Before he finished speaking, he swiftly swung his red crystal staff. Instantly, a series of strange curses unleashed, enveloping the entire living room. Everyone present was enveloped in a strange magical glow.

Caesars had identified the Clark family as his first target for plunder. This renowned wealthy family possessed one of the greatest wealth in Holy Light City. As descendants of High Priest Floyd, their treasury was sure to hold a significant surprise.

The people in the living room tried to call for help and resist, but they discovered the strangeness of the curse. They were unable to speak and had no strength in their bodies.

"Don't waste your energy. I've drugged the Greyhound, and most of the guards are dead. I have the storage rings of the two paladins you relied on!"

Caesars walked forward and forcibly took off the storage rings of several people.

"Whoever of you leads me to the treasure house will live!"

As soon as Caesar finished speaking, someone stood up and gestured with their hands. Caesar didn't hesitate at all, and fired shadow arrows continuously, killing the others, leaving only the person who volunteered.

"lead the way!"

The middle-aged man who had just raised his hand instantly lost all color in his face, turning as pale as paper. He stared wide-eyed at the magician before him in horror. He had never imagined he could be so cold-blooded and heartless, killing without even the slightest chance to beg for mercy. At that moment, he felt as if all the strength had been drained from his legs. They were limp, unable to support his weight, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably.

He staggered out of the living room, one step at a time, followed closely by the indifferent Caesars. The two of them slowly walked towards the basement storage room.

When they finally reached the vast cellar, the sight before them was astonishing. Rows and rows of tall wooden shelves, densely packed with all kinds of food, filled the cellar. If the greedy puppy were here, it would probably go crazy with excitement, running around happily and eating without restraint.

Within this seemingly ordinary cellar lay a hidden secret—a delicate mechanism nestled within one of the rows of wooden shelves against the wall. The key to unlocking this mechanism lay in a seemingly unassuming brick embedded in the stone wall. Without intimate knowledge of the area, it would be impossible to detect its presence.

After a disguised stone wall was removed, a door made of magic steel appeared before the eyes.

"The key... is in that old guy's storage ring!"

The middle-aged man shouted anxiously, his voice clearly revealing fear and panic. It turned out that the curse spell cast on him earlier had now lost its effect.

Hearing this, Caesars frowned slightly, but quickly regained his composure. He pulled a photo stone from his pocket, handed it to the man, and said calmly, "I can spare your life. Take this photo stone and find Floyd. But remember, once you leave this place, do not shout or scream, lest you attract the attention of other families. Otherwise, I'll have to spend more energy dealing with these troublesome matters. If you really anger me, then you will be dead!"

"I know... I know!"

The middle-aged man nodded tremblingly, took the photo stone with trembling hands, then turned around as if he had been pardoned, and prepared to flee this terrible place.

"I am a great magician. You have my magic mark on your body. As long as you don't leave Shenghui City, you can't escape from my control!"

Caesars looked at the middle-aged man, smiled slightly, and waved his hand. He then took out his storage ring and searched for the key. The timid middle-aged man walked cautiously to the door of the storage room. He no longer dared to disobey.