As the tall figure drew nearer, Lan Jue could see his face clearly.
He was two meters tall, clad in a suit of silver armor that had only existed in the Middle Ages. In his left hand was a round shield, and in his right a longsword.
With every step he took, his aura grew stronger. It was as if he were the center of the universe, the master of it all.
Lan Jue looked at him calmly. "It's been a long time, Raphael."
"Yes!
It's been a long time, Zeus.
We've been looking for you for a long time. "
The tall man known as Raphael was still making his way toward Lan Jue. Strangely enough, despite his heavy armor, he didn't make a single sound as he walked.
Mika's face changed. Her pink eyes narrowed, and the color of her eyes deepened. "The Pontiff's Citadel. Raphael, the Angel of Healing."
Lan Jue turned to face Mika. Her hands grasped her shoulders. "Promise me, Mika.
Unless there's no other chance, don't use your power. Okay? "
Mika was stunned for a moment, but soon, her beautiful eyes were filled with tears. "Boss."
Lan Jue ran her fingers through her red hair. "Call me boss, and I'll protect you.
Trust me. "
Mika took a deep breath, her proud chest violently rising and falling. "Good!" The dark red that had just appeared in her eyes, once again converged.
"Zeus, you don't have to do this.
If you want to leave, we won't stop you.
All we want is the Infernal Enchantress.
We've never wanted to be your enemy.
Leave the Infernal Enchantress, and you can go.
The Pontiff's Citadel owes you a favor. "
Lan Jue smiled. It was a happy smile. "Raphael, you call me Zeus.
You should know who I am. "
"But you're not the real God King." At this moment, another melodious voice rang out.
In another direction, another tall figure walked out.
This person was not wearing any armor. His long white robe was unusually clean, and his long golden hair was draped behind his head. His handsome face and light blue eyes made him look so elegant, like an artist.
Lan Jue smiled. "We're all old friends.
I knew that wherever there is Raphael, there will be you.
Gabriel, you're still the same. "
Gabriel smiled. "Is that so?
What do I look like then? "
Lan Jue said without hesitation, "What a cheap face."
The smile on Gabriel's face froze, but it quickly returned to normal.
"Zeus, do you only know how to talk big?
However, I'm still curious as to how you found out that it was a trap.
In exchange, I can tell you why we were able to set up this trap. "
Lan Jue said indifferently, "Your trap originally had no flaws, but you shouldn't have let that angel transfer girl appear in front of me.
I know who Little Yue used to be, and I've interacted with you because of her.
But I also know Little Yue's personality. She wouldn't let anyone from your side be around her.
She may have left, but she still loves the Pontiff's Citadel.
If I'm not mistaken, you must have threatened her with something she couldn't give up. That's why she helped you set up this trap.
The so-called Final Battle of the Seven Stars was a perfect trap. Not even I had a chance to escape. "
Gabriel sighed. "You're such an affectionate person. In this, you and Zeus are the same.
Even now, you're still protecting Little Yue.
Of course, that's part of the reason. Gao Yong's appearance was a coincidence, but that's not the most important thing.
What's most important is the way Little Yue looks at you.
At first we thought you were fooled, but after you left, Little Yue listened to what you said to Gao Yong. She relaxed a little. That's why we decided we wouldn't give you another chance.
Today, we'll end things here. "
"Of course, you can still choose to leave.
If you leave the Infernal Enchantress behind, you can take the others with you. "Raphael's voice was earnest.
Lan Jue pulled out her cigar from her pocket. Her right hand reached into her pocket and pulled out a pair of cigar scissors. She cut it open, then turned to Mika. "Lend me a light, please."
Mika smiled. With a flick of his thumb and forefinger, a small ball of flame appeared in front of Lan Jue.
Lan Jue brought the cigar closer. She took a deep drag, then lit it.
The thick aroma of the cigar filled the air.
"Who else is here? Come out.
I can't sense your exact location within the Holy Light Formation. What's there to hide?
With just the two of you, it's not enough. "
His tone was calm, but it was this calmness that seemed to be filled with boundless pride.
"Zeus. Must you be our enemy?" A deep, magnetic voice called out.
When she heard the voice, Lan Jue's expression changed. Her eyes grew more serious.
A fiery figure emerged from between Gabriel and Raphael. He walked at the speed of a normal human, but as soon as he appeared the space around them grew brighter and brighter.
Mika's pretty face paled. "Michael, the Angel of War!"
Lan Jue laughed again. She took a long drag on her cigar, then slowly exhaled. "You really think highly of me.
Three of the Pontiff's Citadel's Seven Archangels have shown up.
I wonder who else is here? "
Michael was clad in a suit of crimson armor. He was handsome, but his face was hard as a knife and axe chisel.
His back was draped in a crimson cloak, and he wore no helmet. His short golden hair shone like the sun.
"Uriel is here as well. He's with your ship.
You should know that the Shura Blade you left on the ship is no match for Uriel. "He didn't try to hide anything.
"Just the four of you?" Lan Jue asked softly.
"The Infernal Succubus is a very important matter," Michael said. "It concerns the legacy of the Dark Citadel."
Lan Jue turned her head to look at Gabriel. "You found me because of what I did on Skyfire.
Then you found me on Skyfire Avenue.
Then I got into a fight with Gao Yong of the Moonfiend Pirates. You guessed I'd come to the Shattered Starfields and set up a trap here.
I'm not wrong, am I? "
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Please collect, please recommend.
Skyfire's first physical book was sold out in the blink of an eye. I bought another five hundred copies today. Thank you all for your enthusiasm.
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