Chapter 767 - 603: Let me help you

Have they really been spoiled?

"Father, Master August, I think Miss Ailin is still upset. After all, as a pure and beautiful girl, being harassed by a stranger and now threatened by the same perpetrator, it’s intolerable for anyone."

Prince St. Antonio quickly organized his speech to guide the atmosphere of the scene.

"So you dare challenge the authority of the Divine Auffa Empire?" Prince St. Julio roared.

"Have you become stupid after losing an arm? When did I ever challenge the authority of the Divine Auffa Empire? I have always been challenging you," Ai Lin’s eyes held contempt.

"What, are you afraid of the Divine Auffa Empire?" Prince St. Julio did not hold back the conversation, continuing to divert the topic.

"Not at all, as I said, I’m only challenging you. As for you wanting to drag your Empire down with you, I don’t care. After all, the number of empires destroyed by my hands isn’t just one or two."

Ailin shamelessly boasted, feeling a slight heat on her face, but the feeling was too strong and interesting!

"Miss Ailin! Mind your words..."

Prince St. Antonio hastily said. Even St. Antonio was a little taken aback. Things were already starting to spiral out of control from his carefully planned narrative because Ailin had no intention of steering the conversation towards a peaceful resolution!

"What’s there to be afraid of!" Ailin said carelessly and then shook the piece of the Cosmic Stone on her arm, "Aren’t you guys princes? Don’t you want to compete for the throne? Judging by how desperate you were to get your soldiers to capture this stuff, it must be very precious, right? Which you once told me was a piece of Cosmic Stone—I’ve never heard of it, but it seems like it has a powerful energy inside it. Tell me what this thing is for, and I’ll help you eliminate all those competing with you for the throne, how about that?"

Ailin’s words sent a cold sweat running down Prince St. Antonio’s spine.

Although the content of her words had always been his expectation, it should not occur at today’s occasion! Princes fighting for the emperor’s throne was a tradition in the the Divine Auffa Empire—only competition could prove the superior. However, competition is just competition and should not be openly mentioned! Moreover, the reigning Emperor was still alive!

The emperor on the stage showed a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. He had long seen through Prince St. Antonio’s intentions—to use Ailin’s power as a stepping stone to rise to power. But his youngest and most forbearing child obviously underestimated how troublesome this girl, Ailin, could be. Having power meant not caring about consequences and clearly, he didn’t have enough time to figure out what sort of character this girl had. As Master Axiga had analyzed, this girl likely had a Master from the Sanctuary who doted on her but didn’t teach her much common sense. But which Sanctuary Mage could it be?

"August, go educate this child. Don’t lay on too heavily, just let her understand the vastness of the world."

The emperor finally spoke.

His voice was not loud, but his deep tone was clearly heard by everyone.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The elderly August stepped down the steps, his chest filled with nine brilliant stars of Mana!

"Child, today I shall teach you a lesson! Remember, when you’re abroad in the future, learn to restrain yourself!"

Boom!

Two huge arrays sprang from above and below Ailin’s head at the same time, the terrifying power of Mana trapping Ailin in the middle!

"Mana Restraint!"

A warrior said in a low voice.

Mana Restraint is not a deadly spell, but it uses Mana to form a closed space, rendering the person inside unable to move freely. Generally speaking, it is more effective on people with lower Mana and only has a slowing effect on those with higher Mana.

"Can you answer one question for me first?"

Ailin suddenly said.

"What question?"

August wondered. What on earth was this child thinking? She was just standing there as if the Mana Restraint had not affected her at all.

"Those beautiful stars on your chest, how do you make them appear?"

As soon as Ailin spoke, even the Emperor on top was laughing. This girl really lacked common sense. Stuck in Mana Restraint, and yet she’s unaware!

"Once you get out of my Mana Restraint, I’ll tell you!"

August said with a laugh.

"Alright."

As Ailin spoke, the runes on her body flickered a few times. She then took a few steps forward, coming to stand in front of August, easily leaving the reach of the array.

"Tell me now."

The Mana Restraint vanished without a target. The entire room went silent; everyone was taken aback.

Despite being the Master of Magic, August has witnessed opponents break free from Mana Restraint during magical duels, albeit never this easily. He was ready to prepare another spell, but almost instantaneously, Ailin swiftly grabbed August’s wrist.

"Master, you have yet to tell me how the stars of Mana are made, you can’t go back on your word."

August felt a severe pain in his wrist!