Although he still wanted to enjoy being the center of attention a bit longer, now was clearly not the time.
This aristocratic pig was just an ordinary noble of White Bear City, with very little influence.
True nobility was not something the current Li Xiuman could oppose.
Before drawing the attention of those figures, escaping was the top priority.
He spread the Bone Wings on his back. Propelled by Wind Magic, he kicked up a cloud of dust and transformed into a streak of light, rushing toward the outskirts of the city.
The sound of breaking wind instantly drew the attention of many commoners, who looked up.
But Li Xiuman had still underestimated White Bear City.
In the center of the city, a dazzling magic circle flared to life.
Then, in the center of the magic circle, earthy yellow mana rapidly condensed into a stone spear.
Li Xiuman instantly felt as if he had been locked onto.
It was a high-tier long-range spell!
“Sleeping spirits of the earth, your loyal believer prays to you for a miracle of stone. Condense here as a spear of pursuit.”
“Tier 3 Magic, Earth Spirit Spear.”
Li Xiuman twisted his body, gripping his wand tightly with both arms.
“Tier 1 Magic, Wind Wall!”
“Tier 1 Magic, Earth Wall!”
“Tier 1 Magic, Fire Wall!”
“Tier 1 Magic, Water Wall!”
The magic stone at the tip of the wand lit up with a beautiful blue halo as four elemental magic circles stacked upon one another, unfurling simultaneously.
Then, in the void, the four-colored elements transformed into whirlwind, heavy rock, burning fire, and flowing water, condensing into walls.
Swoosh!
The sound of tearing air cut through the sky.
The long earth spear shot straight toward Li Xiuman.
Three layers of walls were pierced one by one, until the spear reached the final Water Wall.
Ripples spread across the water's surface, blocking it for a brief moment, but it was still pierced by the earth spear.
The sharp spearhead thrust toward Li Xiuman with the residual force.
Li Xiuman reached out his right hand, and an earth element magic circle expanded in his palm, transforming into a circular Stone Shield.
Clang!
Under the immense force, the Stone Shield shattered instantly, and the earth spear thrust toward his hand bones with nothing left to block it.
[Great Strength Lv2], [Hard Bone Lv1], and [Elemental Resistance Lv1] activated simultaneously. His Constitution of 25 was almost comparable to a Heavy Warrior of the same level.
He forcefully stopped the earth spear, gripping it in his hand.
Looking at the incoming fireball from behind, he raised his hand and, empowered by [Great Strength Lv2], threw the earth spear back.
The earth spear and the fireball collided, exploding violently.
Rock fragments and flowing flames splattered in all directions, bursting into a beautiful firework over White Bear City.
Li Xiuman didn't look back. Bolstered by Wind Magic, he continued flying toward the city wall.
He seemed to have left the attack range of the Tier 3 Mage in the center of the city, as no more high-tier magic was cast at him.
Boom!
A pillar of golden holy light poured down right over his head.
Startled, Li Xiuman quickly flapped his Bone Wings, dodging it by a hair's breadth.
Although he had [Elemental Resistance], he didn't have [Holy Resistance]. Attacks with the holy attribute dealt super-effective damage to skeletons like him.
Damn it, I have to find a way to resolve this skeletal weakness in the future.
Li Xiuman could not accept having such a fatal weakness.
Before him appeared two golden-robed priests floating in the sky.
Their classes were [Light Priest Lv24] and [Light Priest Lv26].
I'll have to fight for my life.
Li Xiuman gripped his wand and drew the bone sword from his robe with his other hand.
Although it was a bit troublesome, he had no doubt that he could escape.
“Under the gaze of the Goddess of Light, grant judgment upon the heretic before us!”
“Tier 2 Magic, Holy Light Judgment.”
Two golden pillars of light shot toward Li Xiuman.
Li Xiuman spun his wand and aimed it at the holy light, suppressing the skeleton's innate fear of holy light deep within him.
But in the next instant, a purple figure darted forward, aiming a smooth, fair palm toward the pillar of holy light.
The holy light was instantly deflected away, failing to inflict even a shred of damage.
It was just like a flashlight beam reflecting off a mirror.
This impressive display immediately stunned everyone present.
“This is really infuriating.”
The figure in front of him turned around and looked at Li Xiuman.
It was indeed Ilu.
However, she wasn't wearing her purple heavy armor now, but a loose, neutral-styled top paired with tight black breeches.
On her feet were a pair of black, high-heeled leather boots.
She looked exceptionally heroic, and her graceful figure was perfectly outlined.
“They framed me, and I had no choice...”
“I'm not angry about that. I'm angry because you stood me up!”
So that's what she's mad about!
“I accidentally lost the address you wrote for me.”
“Is that so? Well, in that case, there's nothing that can be done.”
Ilu turned back around, looking at the two solemn priests in front of her.
“And you are?” the priest asked.
“You're not qualified to know.”
“Come with me to find the lord here. I'll get justice for you.”
As she spoke, Ilu reached out to scoop up Li Xiuman.
Li Xiuman quickly dodged.
Was she joking? There were so many people in White Bear City. If anyone saw this, what would happen to his majestic reputation as a skeleton?
“I can walk on my own.”
“Alright then.”
Entering the lord's castle in the center of White Bear City.
Count Wit was already waiting in the reception room.
“Count Wit pays his respects to Your Highness, the Princess.”
Princess? This girl is actually a princess?!
Li Xiuman recalled Ilu stuffing her face with meat in the dungeon and wiping her mouth with her cloak.
No matter how he looked at it, he couldn't associate her with the word 'princess' at all.
“Count, your domain seems to be quite corrupt.”
“Your nobles distort the truth, twist right and wrong, and wantonly trample on the laws of the Lantes United Kingdom.”
Ilu looked at Count Wit in front of her. As her majestic aura pressed down, the entire room felt as if it had frozen.
A cold sweat broke out across Count Wit's back, and he quickly spoke up.
“It is my negligence that allowed such pests to breed under my watch, forgetting the honor of being a noble.”
“I have already stripped that pest of his peerage to serve as a warning to the other nobles.”
“I must thank Your Highness for your wise judgment, which allowed this gentleman to purge that detestable pest from the nobility.”
“As the lord, I will reward this gentleman for his heroic actions.”
What a ridiculous truth.
It was toyed with by the nobility at will, molded into whatever posture they desired.
Truth was completely distorted by their whims.
Li Xiuman's mass slaughter could suddenly be framed as a heroic purge of pests.
“I hope you will keep your nobles in check.”
“Do not let such an incident happen again.”
Ilu gave Count Wit a warning and stood up to leave.
“The princess's visit is an honor for White Bear City.”
“I shall prepare a banquet for Your Highness, I wonder if...”
Seeing Ilu leave, Wit's eyes darted as he quickly spoke, trying to forge a connection.
It was as if the unpleasantness from earlier had been nothing but an illusion.
“Not interested. Besides, I'm not some noble. Don't expect me to offer you any political assistance.”
“Let's go.”
Leaving the castle with Ilu, Li Xiuman found himself at a temporary loss for words.
A princess. It's my first time seeing a living princess across two lifetimes.
“Princess...”
“Don't call me princess,” Ilu said.
In an instant, an eighty-episode melodramatic imperial princess drama played out in Li Xiuman's mind.
“For the sake of the royal family, you must marry him!”
“Father! You only care about the kingdom! Have you ever truly cared about me, your daughter?!”
“You are a princess. You must fulfill your duty as a member of the royal family!”
“A princess is just like a bird in a cage... Heh, how I long for freedom...”
“Once you step out of this castle, don't ever think about coming back!”
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