Chapter 209 I am Crydella, I am Caesar.
"Ah, the joyous atmosphere only serves to highlight your resolve. I believe that in the battle of Fagina, the nobles will, as always, exert their utmost wisdom and effort..."
At the grand banquet, Cerberus stood alone at the very top of the platform, one hand firmly on her hip.
She was petite and delicate, yet she exuded an aura of dominance that inspired awe in everyone.
However, she quickly suppressed her faint smile and slowly lowered her eyes.
With a hint of disappointment and coldness, he looked down at the assembled officials below and spoke in a deep voice:
"Unfortunately, I have never verified your loyalty."
Keludela had just finished speaking.
The noisy ministers below fell silent instantly, and the entire hall became deathly quiet.
The air seemed to freeze instantly, and even the slightest breath disappeared without a trace.
The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their faces pale with panic, completely unable to fathom the Empress's thoughts.
Xi Lian, who stood side by side with Little Gray Hair in the arena, was naturally exceptionally sensitive and perceptive.
She immediately looked up nervously at Krystra on the high platform, her voice trembling as she cautiously asked:
"What...does this mean?"
Krystal crossed her arms over her chest, lowered her head slightly, and looked down at everyone below.
Her voice was deep and powerful, carrying an intense sense of oppression and an undisguised, overwhelming killing intent as she spoke:
"Therefore, tonight's dinner is not for boosting morale, but for establishing truly trustworthy allies within the alliance—"
"And cut off the traitor's head, and use it as a cup of wine to send you off on your journey!"
The expressions of the ministers and generals below instantly turned solemn and serious.
At the same time, he scanned his surroundings warily, eager to find the hidden traitor.
Krydella didn't keep everyone waiting anxiously for long.
She opened her mouth slightly, her voice majestic and resounding throughout the entire banquet hall:
"Yes, some of us have broken our oath and are plotting evil schemes! Now, listen carefully: these traitors are doing this in broad daylight, right here at this feast—"
The air seemed to freeze for several breaths, and everyone's hearts were clenched tightly.
Krydella's cold, sharp gaze suddenly locked onto Heather below.
A furious voice exploded, making everyone's eardrums vibrate:
"Hesse, the 'Sword Banner Lord'—this man uses the songs of sirens to lull people into illusions and conceal their whereabouts. He also colludes with extraterrestrials to eavesdrop on secrets, intending to seize the fire and murder Caesar!"
The little gray-haired boy in the group froze on the spot, completely dumbfounded.
She never expected that Caesar had seen everything she had just done.
Xi Lian, standing beside him, also turned pale, revealing a look of fear, unease, and helplessness.
In a short while, the ministers swarmed around the three of them like a tide.
They clenched their fists, their expressions fierce, their eyes cold and piercing as they stared at the three.
It was as if they were about to rush forward and arrest them on the spot.
...
"Hahaha, Lord Caesar is truly a man of exceptional talent! I told you long ago, how could your petty tricks possibly fool Lord Caesar's eyes?"
"Just as I suspected, your plan was discovered by Lord Caesar!"
Upon seeing this reversal on the sky, Yu Xiaogang burst into triumphant laughter.
"Lord Caesar, how heartless you are."
Under the sky, many people also keenly noticed the unusual situation.
Hathaway had followed Caesar in his campaigns for many years and was his most trusted confidante.
She only helped Little Gray Hair and his companion eavesdrop on a few sentences of conversation.
In Caesar's case, it was directly classified as a serious crime of treason.
That was a close confidante who had been with Krydera for a long time, through thick and thin.
They convict without hesitation, showing no leniency whatsoever.
Krydella's authority and bottom line were indeed not to be disregarded or touched in the slightest.
This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for everyone on Douluo Continent.
Even though Xilian had previously stated that Kerudela would not indiscriminately kill innocent ordinary people.
But they were facing a top-tier expert who could destroy the entire continent with a mere wave of his hand.
The people were still filled with extreme fear and panic.
They had dared to openly mock Crydella's height, which was a capital offense.
I had been hoping for the best, but I witnessed Krydella's ruthlessness firsthand.
Everyone panicked, their legs went weak, and they were at a loss for what to do.
Above the sky, Little Gray Fur looked at the ministers who were surrounding him in layers.
Her mind hadn't quite processed what was happening yet; she looked completely bewildered, scratched her head instinctively, and asked a question.
"What's going on?!"
Her appearance was pure and innocent, with clear eyes, not at all like a pretense.
However, at this moment, the atmosphere was tense, and no one offered her any explanation.
Seeing that the atmosphere on the scene had become extremely tense, Hathaway quickly looked up at Krydella above and hurriedly began to explain.
"Caesar, please listen to me—"
"--shut up!"
Before Heather's words had even finished, Krydella let out an angry shout.
The terrifying sound instantly silenced all other sounds at the scene.
Then, Kerudela raised her hand and flicked it, throwing a gleaming dagger directly in front of everyone.
She stared at the dagger, her voice authoritative and cold, carrying an unquestionable aura.
"Do you remember? Through my introduction, the owner of this item met you all once at the Hall of the Three Phases of Destiny."
"Kenneth, the leader of the Cleansers: She was the first to plunge a blade into Caesar, setting an example for my enemies."
"Under the olive trees, they said that Ohmma would never submit;
In the cold, dead fog, they said that Aedria would never submit;
At the starting point of a thousand paths, they said Janusapolis would never submit…
"Now they have nothing to say. They revere me as they revere the law: I am Cerrida, I am Caesar—"
Every word Keludela uttered sounded as if she were proclaiming the fruits of her victory that had swept across the land.
She was clearly telling Little Gray Hair and the others that no matter how stubbornly the enemy resisted or struggled, they should not give up.
In the end, they all fell at her feet, without exception, none survived.
Immediately afterwards, Krydella's cold gaze fell directly on the little gray-haired boy.
"If you have any last words, tell them to Caesar."
"—Then, face her judgment."
Xi Lian quickly turned to look at Little Gray Fur, her round face full of worry and tension.
Heather gently raised her hand to her chest, her expression extremely solemn, and murmured to herself.
"After crossing the river, there will be a tragedy for humanity; but if we don't cross, we will perish..."
A moment later, Heather turned to look at the little gray hair, her eyes firm and serious.
"If you are ready, I will fight with you to the very last moment, 'Savior.'"
Xi Lian also gazed quietly at the little gray fur, her eyes full of trust.
At this moment, the fate of the three of them rested heavily on Little Gray Hair's shoulders.
(End of chapter)