freeallnovels Chapter 4094 Is this magic that expired before 2 o'clock?
Chapter 4094 Is this magic that expired before 2 o'clock?
Chapter 4094 Is this magic that expired before midnight?
The Starry Sky Palace is a palace surrounded by water on all sides.
Under the cover of night, Li Guo casually sat on the edge of the waterfront platform. Her legs were shapely and slender, one lightly held in her arms, while the other was immersed in the water.
The bottom of the water contains algae that emit a faint blue light.
A gentle evening breeze was blowing.
Li Guo picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and then said in a lazy voice, "What did you see?"
Mr. Luo was standing in front of a super-powerful astronomical telescope—a facility that was originally set up on the waterfront platform.
He took a liking to it at first sight.
In the distant void, nebulae blazed like fire, and five magnificent, colossal nebula pillars stood tall in the lens's field of vision... The auxiliary mapping device directly provided the lengths of these nebula pillars.
Each one is over 10 light-years long.
Each of the giant pillars of the nebula contains thousands of stars.
“Birth and death, a cycle that repeats itself.” Boss Luo exclaimed in admiration as he began to subtly adjust the telescope's parameters. “Has His Highness been observing this place all along?”
This magnificent spectacle in the void was immediately visible to Boss Luo; it was clearly something Li Guo had set up long ago.
Li, tucking back her slightly disheveled hair, said, "That was the base point of the [Science Side], or you could say its former boundary. From there, the [Science Side] has expanded countless times. Stars are born there and then find their proper place; perhaps this is a kind of destiny's guidance."
"Does Your Highness believe in fate?" Boss Luo's gaze fell on Li Guo.
Li Guo chuckled lightly, "Even if the [Science Side] doesn't believe it, the other sides will. Aren't you from the [Magic Side]? Don't you believe it?"
Luo Qiu also smiled faintly: "Actually, people are very similar to stars. The power of the void will push stars to a suitable position, and people will eventually find a suitable position for themselves."
Li Guo's eyes were hazy. "Just like you, will you come to my side?"
Boss Luo casually said, "Perhaps I just happened to meet Your Highness during my journey."
"Where does the journey end?" Li Guo asked curiously.
“The meaning of a journey lies in the journey itself.” Luo Qiu’s gaze returned to observation. “I don’t care where the journey will end.”
"why."
"Because the destination is fixed."
"You can choose your preferred destination."
Life always has only one end.
Li Guo chuckled softly, "Achieving immortality isn't difficult, but it's always only relative. After all, the previous divine era will also come to an end, and this divine era will naturally come to an end as well. It's just that in terms of this death, you and I are still very young."
She slowly stood up, her wet feet leaving damp footprints on the clean floor.
"Because we are young, we can do many meaningful things."
She inhaled the fragrance emanating from him carried on the evening breeze—a scent of spices she had never experienced before, even as a princess of the empire.
She was nearly 1.9 meters tall with perfect proportions, towering over Boss Luo by more than half a head. "This telescope was a gift from my childhood mentor. It allowed me to see the boundaries of the scientific side for the first time, to see the existence and destruction of the void, and to see the insignificance of humanity."
"You also saw ambition?"
“In the vastness, if you don’t have ambition, you will only be assimilated and reduced to nothingness by the vastness, won’t you?” Li Guo suddenly stretched out his hand.
Boss Luo glanced at it but did not stop it.
She easily grasped Boss Luo's wrist and placed it in front of her heart. "On the primitive planet, most humans who ventured out for the first time were overwhelmed by the vastness of the universe and lost their reason. They called this reaction the 'overall effect.' If primitive humans were like this, then for immortal life, the exploration of the 'primordial' would only be even more grand and limitless. Without the impetus of ambition, how could it leap forward? Can you feel this powerful heartbeat?"
Boss Luo closed his eyes. Li Guo's heartbeat was like the leaping of a star, young, fiery, full of vitality and passion, just like a fruit that could be picked at any time.
"You like the sound of my heartbeat?" Li Guo narrowed his eyes.
Boss Luo withdrew his hand without showing any emotion. "Perhaps it is His Highness's soul."
"No need to rush," Li Guo said with a light laugh. "It will open for you, as long as you have the ability to open it."
Boss Luo said, "That's about enough for today. Thank you for the invitation, Your Highness. I should head back now."
Li Guo's previously cheerful expression vanished instantly. "What Cinderella trick? Does she have to disappear before midnight? What do you think my princess's mansion is, where I can come and go as I please?"
"Your Highness, that's about it for today," Boss Luo said softly. "I really like this telescope, and I'll come again if I have the chance."
Princess Anle's pupils constricted slightly, a faint green light flashing in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared. She smiled again and said calmly, "Alright, I'll have someone send you back."
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"Your Highness, that gentleman has already boarded the spaceship."
The butler, Algaby, appeared in the study of the Starry Sky Palace.
She looked at Princess Anle, who was resting with her head propped up and her eyes closed, and felt a little surprised.
His Highness not only brought a man into the Star Palace, but also let him go, which seemed quite unusual to Al Gabi. However, His Highness's expression was extremely gloomy at this moment.
Al-Gaibi knew that this was how His Highness looked when he was truly enraged.
Could it be that the lucky man who entered the Starry Sky Palace angered His Highness?
“Al-Gabbi,” Li Guo suddenly opened his eyes, “I don’t want to see that spaceship again.”
Al-Gaibi was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered and said, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away."
This is more like it. This is the Prince Li Guo she knows, the one who treats men as mere playthings and is ruthless and heartless.
Just as Algabi was about to leave the study, he suddenly heard Princess Anle's voice behind him.
"Wait a minute..." Li Guo's voice paused slightly, as if in a kind of compromise, "Let it go this time."
Al-Gabbi was immediately alarmed, her heart filled with a turbulent feeling—but when she turned around to respond to Li Guo, her face had returned to calm, and she softly replied, "Yes."
At this moment, Li Guo let out a soft sigh, as if to expel all the pent-up emotions in her chest. Her eyes quickly regained their luster, and she said calmly, "What's the situation at the royal court?"
Algabi quickly replied, "His Highness Li Long returned to the royal court earlier and left shortly after meeting with King Atesliu."
Li Guo hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What about the Fourth Princess?"
“The Fourth Princess Phyllis has returned to the embassy and things are relatively peaceful for now.” Algaby thought for a moment. “In addition, it seems that we can’t track down the mysterious immortal powerhouse who suddenly appeared today and stole [Czecoro].
“It’s normal that we can’t track down that level of [Radiant Moon].” Li Guo stretched out his hand, and between his slender fingers, a metal piece the size of a silver coin was spinning nimbly. “No matter who has [Czecolus] in their hands, the end is already predetermined.”
Al-Gaibi nodded.
【Czechloh】needs to be destroyed; this is the end for 【Czechloh】.
"Is there any other special news?"
"His Highness Raphael will arrive in Marindo soon."
Li Guo's face revealed a playful look, "Aunt Ottina's child, appearing at this time of year, is truly something to look forward to... It's been a long time since I've seen Mother. Algabi, go and prepare, I should go and pay my respects."
"Yes."
Finally, Li Guo suddenly said, "That person... send someone to keep an eye on him at the hotel, but don't disturb him."
"Yes."
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Royal Court, outer perimeter, servant area.
Justin had been lingering outside a villa for more than ten minutes.
He was initially very grateful for [Fuzo]'s help, even though the [Akira Type B] was indeed very expensive and powerful. Justin gritted his teeth and paid for it, using small world source units to pay for it.
As a marginal figure in the royal family who is likely to leave the royal court in his generation, the small world origin units that the royal family will provide him with each year are very limited.
The deal with [Fukuzo] almost wiped out all the savings he had accumulated over the years.
Justin sensed something unusual about Fukuzo's sudden invitation tonight, and felt vaguely uneasy... After all, it was contraband. Was Fukuzo going to use it as leverage?
"Justin, why aren't you going in yet?"
Just as Justin was struggling with his decision, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.
"Dorag?"
The person walking towards them from the shadows was none other than Dragon, the guy who introduced Mr. Fukuzo to his men.
“It’s a gathering tonight, of course I’m here.” Dragon chuckled and familiarly put his arm around Justin’s shoulder. “Let’s go, it’s about to start.”
"Wait, what gathering? What's starting?" Justin was taken aback. "Could there be someone else besides you and me?"
“To be precise, there are still many people.” Dragon smiled mysteriously. “You’ll find out soon enough.”
Soon, urged by Dragon, Justin reluctantly arrived at the door of Mr. Fukuzo's villa again.
Without saying a word, Dorrag rang the doorbell.
There are footsteps.
Justin subconsciously swallowed. The slightly old villa door slowly opened, but what appeared before him was not Mr. Fukuzo, but a pale-faced girl.
The girl looked to be no more than sixteen or seventeen years old, as delicate as a porcelain doll, with gray-brown eyes that gave her a lifeless appearance.
Justin had never seen anyone's eyes so lifeless, devoid of any trace of human presence.
The girl with grayish-brown eyes glanced at Dragon and Justin, then said softly, "Please follow me, distinguished guests."
It wasn't just her eyes; even her voice was the same. Despite being so beautiful, it still gave people a sense of lifelessness.
Justin felt a chill run down his spine as he listened.
He couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Who is she? I don't think I saw her when I came here last time?"
“Her name is Jane, and she’s Mr. Fukuzo’s assistant.” Dragon was clearly familiar with her. “You didn’t see her last time, probably because she was busy.”
Justin nodded, then subconsciously glanced again at the Miss Jane who sent chills down his spine.
The villa was completely dark, and Jane, who was walking ahead, was carrying a lantern that could almost be called an antique, which served as the only source of light.
Soon, led by Jane, the two arrived at the door of a basement.
Jane asked the two to wait a moment, then casually brought out two black robes and two gold masks.
Justin was clueless, but Dragon had already skillfully put on the robe and mask.
"Put them on, it's a must."
“…Maybe I should just leave.” Justin hesitated for a moment.
Dorrag, however, had an indifferent expression. "Whatever, as long as you don't regret it."
"What do you mean?" Justin frowned.
Dorag didn't answer this time. Jane had already opened the basement door, and he went straight in... Miss Jane was looking at Justin expressionlessly.
Justin gritted his teeth, hastily put on the black robe, took a deep breath, and hurriedly caught up—the moment he entered the basement, the door closed again.
Fortunately, there were lights on both sides of the road ahead, but when Justin looked back, Miss Jane was nowhere to be seen... Had she not come in?
Justin quickly caught up with Dragon ahead, or rather, Dragon stopped not far ahead and waited for him, certain that he would follow.
"Are you satisfied now?!" Justin's voice was filled with anger and accusation.
“You won’t regret your decision tonight,” Dragon smiled slightly. “After tonight, you’ll thank me.”
"What exactly is inside? [Fukuzo]... what is that guy doing, so mysteriously?"
"Hurry up and go." Dragon took the mask from Justin's hand and pressed it against his face, saying quietly, "The faster you go, the sooner you'll find out."
Swallow.
At the very end, in a dark and damp place, a mysterious underground river suddenly appeared before Justin.
A small wooden dock has been built at the exit, along with a small speedboat.
At Dragon's prompting, Justin reluctantly boarded the speedboat and sped off into the dark unknown.
"There's such an underground river beneath the royal court? I've never heard of it before..." Justin said incredulously.
“【Marindo】has undergone countless years of transformation from nothing to something, layer upon layer. The underground river you see here is probably something that even the planning bureau would have difficulty finding the original records for.”
Justin said in a deep voice, "Drag, now that I'm here, shouldn't you tell me? Who exactly is this 'Fukuzo'?"
“Simply put, Mr. Fukuzo is a businessman.” Dragon leaned back casually. “A businessman from whom you can buy almost anything, as long as you have enough capital.”
Justin sneered, "Is it that impressive?"
“Let’s just say it this way,” Dragon chuckled. “There’s nothing he can’t find, only things you can’t imagine.”
"So...we're going to see him now, that Mr. Fukuzo?" Justin frowned. "Where does this underground river lead?"
Dorrag whispered, "Ghost Market."
"A ghost...ghost market?" Justin paused, "What kind of place is that?"
“An absolutely wonderful place.” Dragon narrowed his eyes. “A place where you can do anything, and Mr. Fukuzo is the manager of the Ghost Market.”
Just as Justin was about to press for more information, he saw the underground rivers suddenly converge, with several channels simultaneously merging into one larger channel from the darkness.
Meanwhile, in another river channel, there were airships just like theirs, moving forward.
These ships quickly joined Justin's ship, and all the people on board were dressed in the same black robes and wore gold masks.
From this point on, Dorrag suddenly fell silent, with only the sound of the flowing underground river and the howling wind remaining.