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chapter 33

In this brief, fleeting encounter, the player gets a glimpse into the personality of the NPC known as the Emperor of the Empire.

He hates annoying tasks, has an extreme aversion to monsters and demons that pose a threat to humans, and is said to be a being equipped with the strongest military force in the empire.

And one last thing.

"I truly admire your actions just now. I would like to personally congratulate you."

That we are human beings who can commit any cruel act without blinking an eye, if it is to satisfy our curiosity and prove our thoughts.

That was the emperor of the empire.

'It was close.'

He wiped his damp palms on the hem of his trousers. His hands were still shaking slightly. Looking at the deep wound on the scabbard, it half-realized that he had just nearly died.

Honestly, I felt like the other half was still dumbfounded.

Beyond the black uniform, I could see Aurora frozen like a statue, her mouth wide open and her expression full of confusion. The look of confusion that had accompanied me when Kaikilia interrogated me was nowhere to be found.

Unlike Aurora, who was frozen like a stone, and me, whose knees were half-bent, Kaikilia, the one who had done this, seemed unfazed.

Rather, he even seemed happy at first glance.

"Just now, it was an attack that even the knights of the palace had to be fully prepared to respond to, but you blocked it in a situation where you were completely unprepared. I have never seen someone like you before."

The Emperor, who had turned the holy sword made of light in his hand back into light, glared at me with his characteristically sharp and creepy smile.

They stopped it without any preparation.

That's wrong, because I've been on edge ever since I arrived here and started talking to him. It was a situation where I could clearly predict what he was going to do, so I couldn't let my guard down even for a moment.

The reason the Emperor has one of the highest difficulty levels among all bosses in Battle for Azeroth 4 is because of his fast attacks that are almost non-existent.

It was often called a 'pattern that tests the limits of human reaction speed' among users.

There is no pre-delay or post-delay, and even the motion is so dirty that there is almost no pre-action. Such attacks are mixed in randomly in the middle of the pattern.

If you can't defend, you'll get hit and die from the continuous attacks. If you can't parry, you'll die from battle fatigue. If you fall far away, the boss fight will become a very long one due to the Emperor's unique healing ability.

The easiest way to deal with them was to carry a large shield or extra-large shield, cast a strengthening spell on the shield, and raise your guard whenever you thought something was coming. That says it all.

'If I really had to deal with that guy as a boss here... ... Damn, just imagining it is terrifying.'

The reason why the Emperor suddenly did this to me was also absurd.

If it drops something related to the devil, it must be a very strong monster, but since a knight appeared who single-handedly defeated it, did you want to see with your own eyes how outstanding its skills were?

'Besides, if you don't stop it, you'll die.'

In vanilla, you can't react to that attack and even if you get hit, you survive with exactly 1 health left. In terms of settings, it's said that the Emperor carefully adjusts the distance at which the sword cuts so as not to kill the protagonist.

But in Bella mode, you just die. You either grit your teeth and react, or you die and the event ends.

"Auntie, what happened just now… … ."

Aurora's voice was shaking slightly.

"I tested your skills because you single-handedly defeated the monster that vomited out a book possessed by the devil. If you hadn't been able to stop it, my suspicions would have deepened, but since you seem to be a human with solid natural skills, I'll let it slide. What are you doing? Why don't you go and help me get up?"

Kaikylia gestured to Aurora. Aurora hurriedly approached me.

"Hey, are you okay? Are you hurt or cut anywhere?"

"… … None. My limbs are still a bit shaky, though. And if I had been hit by that, I would have died rather than been hurt or cut."

"How on earth did you stop it? All I saw was a flash of light, your aunt holding a knife, and you being thrown back here."

"I don't know, so don't ask."

I gestured to Aurora, who was trying to support my body by wrapping her arms around my sides, that it was okay, and stood up on her own. The grip on my arm tightened.

As we returned to our seats together, Kaikilia stared at me with the corners of her lips slightly raised.

"You have talent. If you hone that talent, you will become a very good knight. I look forward to your growth."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

At first glance, it seemed like a light word, but the weight of the meaning contained within it was by no means light. I could guess it just by looking at the startled look on Aurora's face as she supported me from the side.

From the mouth of a being who had reached the pinnacle of the empire's military power, came compliments about his talent and expectations for his growth. These were definitely not words that could be passed over lightly.

If you think about what kind of actions the player will take later, it was also something that was accurately predicted.

"Aurora."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"It's done now. Guide me."