Chapter 1457 - 1454: Queen Wensi

Just as Igor said, unraveling this World Setting Technique doesn't require much time.

In an instant, the waterfall vanished, and the once treacherous mountain path suddenly became flat and open, with the cave merely being the bend of a tree branch.

This scene left the old beggar extremely shocked; he never imagined that the cave he once passed by was actually a tree...

"What on earth is going on here?" The old beggar couldn't help but ask, clearly having difficulty accepting the phenomena before him.

"Behind it, there's an exceptional illusionist," Igor said softly.

The surface of the World Setting Technique was originally an illusion, and to someone like Igor, who had delved deep into the meanings of the World Setting Book, such illusions were crystal clear, allowing him to unravel this visual trap with little effort.

"The technique here is vastly different from regular World Setting Techniques!" Amoon stated, evidently having studied such arts as well.

Igor wasn't curious why Amoon had knowledge of this technique. In his eyes, these two elders naturally have their stories, tales he, as a young man, need not delve into as it would appear impolite and hasty.

"The elder is right; this is the most exquisite aspect of the World Setting Technique. The opponent is an illusionist who paints without relying on Spirit Power; their skill is unmatched by us."

"However, such a technique is ultimately just an illusion, only deceiving momentarily." Amoon was also straightforward, as they were still unsure whether the one behind this illusion was friend or foe.

Originally, they all faced a common enemy like the Soul Devourer, but the performance of the League Guard now made them slowly begin to have some differences, differences that couldn't be resolved with just a few words.

With the illusion unraveled, the League Guards trapped by flames were even more panicked, as if someone important is hidden behind this illusion.

"We can continue forward now; I can sense the Soul Devourer in motion. It won't be long before they reach here, and we must find the hidden person before they do," Igor said, still considering these people as kin, even though they are Vero People.

In the face of the Soul Devourer, all of humanity should unite; this is what Igor said before King Kayne. Though he knew this was too simplistic a thought, he still felt that if there was even a glimmer of hope, it must be pursued.

"The other party seems not to want our help," Douglas showed disdain. Besides the old beggar, no one else here showed them trust, which was indeed frustrating.

"You don't need to search anymore!"

Suddenly, a voice sounded from the other side, and a mist of water gradually rose, as if a group had arrived over there.

Following the mist, Igor looked and saw shadows appearing vaguely within the mist, among which was a graceful figure from whom the voice seemed to originate.

"Who are you?" Amoon asked while his hands formed seal positions, ready to summon the Alchemy Exchange Beast at any moment.

Douglas also prepared for battle; he noticed the faces of the League Guards turning severe, realizing then the opposing party must have significant backing and he needed to tread carefully.

"Are you the young man who defeated the Gaoju Puppet Soldiers in Romanvis Main City?"

A woman stepped out from the mist, adorned in a colorful dress and wearing a crown full of jewels on her head.

"This... this is Queen Wensi!" Amoon exclaimed in astonishment upon recognizing the woman.

Douglas then understood why those League Guards were so tense.

Igor looked at Amoon in surprise, wondering why Amoon seemed to know everything!

"The crown on her head is the Wensi Crown, only a queen can wear such a crown."

"Oh!" Igor suddenly realized, then he made a bow to Her Majesty the Queen.

The League Guards' faces turned livid; still surrounded by flames, they had no room for temper, feeling that their guard had failed upon seeing the queen's forced appearance!

"If I don't show up, what's left of Wensi Empire's powers will be entirely unearthed by you." Queen Wensi said, with a tone of authority, seemingly undaunted by Igor and his group's power, even though Igor unraveled the World Setting Technique, trapping her League Guards.

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen!" Only then did Igor complete the etiquette he should have performed.

"You are able to defeat the Puppet Soldiers of the Gaoju Family; you are indeed the hope of our Wensi Empire. However, can you release my League Guards?"

"Haha, on what grounds does Her Majesty expect us to negotiate?" Douglas chuckled; he indeed had no intention to negotiate with these people.

"This is not negotiation; this is my demand," Queen Wensi said coldly, her aura exuding a kingly presence.

Such presence made Igor and Amoon tremble, even in a passive situation, the queen displayed an indescribable dignity.

"What if we refuse your demand, Your Majesty?" Igor probed, not wanting to confront directly but keen to see how the queen would respond to such a challenge.

Igor hoped to see a powerful queen, for soon they would face formidable opponents.

"This is the Vero Realm; everyone here will fight for me. No matter how strong your powers are, we will accompany you to the end," Queen Wensi said, after which several guards stepped forward, showing formidable strength.

"The queen's might is exactly the power we need now!" Igor smiled, raising his arm, extinguishing the flames surrounding the League Guards.

The League Guards quickly surrounded Queen Wensi, fulfilling their duty as guards.

"Your Majesty, we..." the League Guards' captain stammered.

"You've done what's necessary; no need to blame yourselves. Every warrior of Wensi Empire should cherish their life. The enemies we face are far stronger than we know."

"We are not the enemy," Igor said.

"Friend or foe, we cannot determine. We have already revealed our position and have nothing to hide anymore. We are the last remnant of Wensi Empire; fate ultimately led us to a place we once abandoned, the greatest irony for us."

Queen Wensi's words carried a sense of resolution, as if she felt everything had reached its end...