Unparalleled individual strength was the confidence that the Dragon and Serpent Army still possessed. Even while fighting the entire Royal Capital, Leyndell army, the Dragon and Serpent Army did not fall behind in the slightest.
The dragons, with their massive mountain-like bodies and incredible mastery over various spells, were like supersonic flying apocalypse tanks.
They possessed not only overwhelming offensive power, but also indestructible defenses and astonishing speed, making the warriors of Leyndell suffer immensely.
At the same time, the Godskin Apostles also displayed their terrifying power.
The Black Flame they unleashed could incinerate both the bodies and souls of soldiers, leaving no trace behind and even preventing them from returning to the Erdtree.
This power sent chills down the spines of every Golden Lineage member, making them fear even the slightest touch of that terrifying Black Flame.
Although the Dragon and Serpent Army had weak willpower and were susceptible to sleep, the law of Sleep belonged to Miquella of the Haligtree's faction.
First, they could not obtain those two sleep artifacts, and second, all sleep-related items required Trina's Lilies as materials.
Trina's Lilies were plants of The Lands Between that absorbed the law of Sleep, and the water lilies stored in Leyndell were almost depleted, making them merely a drop in the ocean against thousands of members of the Dragon and Serpent Army.
"You lost. Get out of my Royal Capital!"
Morgott flew to the same height as The Gloam-eyed Queen and, with a majestic voice, ordered The Gloam-eyed Queen, who had been sitting on Shimaraga's back, to leave.
His gaze was firm and cold, revealing an irresistible aura. Clearly, he no longer wanted to remain entangled with these powerful dragons and serpents.
However, The Gloam-eyed Queen was not intimidated by Morgott's threat. She extended a hand toward Morgott and sharply questioned, "Where is my Great Rune?"
Morgott clearly had no intention of fulfilling his previous promise. He bluntly replied, "Destined Death must be excluded from the Golden Order!"
His tone was resolute, seemingly leaving no room for discussion, and upon hearing this, The Gloam-eyed Queen's face immediately darkened.
Her eyes flickered with anger, and he gnashed his teeth as he said, "Very well, Morgott. You truly showed me the bottom line of the Golden Order's credibility!"
"I'll say it again, leave this place!"
Holy light glowed in Morgott's hand, as though he would attack directly if The Gloam-eyed Queen said one more word.
"Tsk~~~ Great Grace-Given King, one day you will regret your choice!"
The Gloam-eyed Queen let out a disdainful chuckle, issued a warning, and then gently stepped on Shimaraga's back.
Shimaraga, sensing The Gloam-eyed Queen's intention, immediately let out a roar, then spread her wings and flew into the sky, leaving the Royal Capital behind.
Hearing this roar, the Dragon and Serpent Army, who were still engaged in battle, immediately stopped their actions and unhesitatingly converged toward The Gloam-eyed Queen's direction.
They retreated rapidly like a surging tide, leaving the battlefield.
Seeing the Dragon and Serpent Army finally retreat, the warriors on Leyndell's side finally breathed sighs of relief, their tense nerves relaxing.
Thus, the second battle to defend the Royal Capital ended in this manner.
As Godfrey once said, "The strength you possess is the reason for being king."
In this battle, Morgott's appearance left a deep impression on everyone.
His overwhelming strength made the demigods realize that the Royal Capital of Leyndell was not so easily breached.
After much deliberation, many warlords decided to abandon the attack and return to their own territories.
The throne was not something just anyone could claim. Those who coveted it would face the conquest of the Grace-Given King.
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With the withdrawal of the last remaining Dragon and Serpent Army from the battlefield, Radahn's Allied Forces suffered a disastrous defeat, while the defending army and the Grace-Given King achieved ultimate victory.
At the same time, Malenia the Severed, who had been tracking the whereabouts of the Trina's Lilies, displayed formidable strength as she advanced southward without obstruction.
Malenia the Severed, while searching for Miquella, happened to pass through Stormveil Castle and encountered the defeated Godrick, who had just returned.
Perhaps a nerve in Godrick's brain had been wired incorrectly, or perhaps, as a Golden Lineage noble, he had often bullied the young Malenia when they had lived together in the Royal Capital, Leyndell, leading him to now dare declare war on his young aunt.
The battle between the two sides quickly erupted, but the outcome was unexpected, ending almost in the blink of an eye.
Malenia the Severed advanced southward. "Blade of Miquella," together with the Cleanrot Knights and their high-flying wings—none could resist them!
In "Golden" Godrick's battle of shame against "Blade of Miquella," his army collapsed like a mountain, kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy.
Near Stormveil Castle, two towering historical sword monuments stood firm, witnessing this cruel and one-sided slaughter of a war.
According to some insiders, in order to survive, Godrick abandoned all dignity, knelt before Malenia, and expressed his loyalty by kissing her feet.
However, Malenia did not dwell on Godrick. After only a brief rest, she passed through Stormveil Castle and continued southward.
She did not stop, heading directly toward the Caelid region. After several days of travel, Malenia entered the Red Land of Caelid,
and through the guidance of the Trina's Lilies, she reunited with the brother she had longed for.
"Brother Miquella!"
Malenia cried out joyfully, rushing forward to tightly embrace her brother.
At that moment, her anxiety and unease seemed to vanish, as she found a true sense of belonging, and her heart became incomparably calm.
"Malenia, my dearest sister, our plan has failed!"
Miquella said softly, his delicate body gently caressing Malenia's cheek, his eyes filled with frustration.
"I am so sorry, Brother. It's all because of me, leaving the allied forces without permission!"
Malenia's face flushed with immense guilt. If not for her departure, Radahn's Allied Forces would not have failed.
By now, they should already have used Destined Death on the Starscourge Greatswords to cut through the thorns of the Erdtree and entered the stone platform to meet Marika.
"Saying such things now will only increase the burden in our hearts. The overall situation has already been decided, so there is no need to debate right or wrong!"
Miquella repeatedly comforted the Valkyrie, signaling for her not to blame herself, before telling Malenia his next plan:
"Destined Death has been sealed away once more by Morgott, and the thorns of the Erdtree cannot be opened. Now, I can only risk going to the Land of Shadow to find Messmer's kindling."
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