Chapter 178 - Three Red Signal Flares (1/2)

Inside his mansion, the third prince was playing chess with a man wearing black fitting clothes.

”Checkmate!” The third prince muttered with a bright smile.

The man wearing black clothes shrugged his shoulders. ”Your highness, you've become a great chess player...”

”Chess? You're right. And the Celestial Sword Empire is the biggest c_h_e_s_t board that I'm going to play with. In fact, I have been playing with it for so many years. And the victor will be known in a matter of a few days.” The third prince stood up and glanced at the towering imperial palace at the distance. There was a faint smile on his handsome face.

The person in black clothes nodded and replied. ”I am certain that the victor would be you, your highness.”

The third prince turned around and glanced at the person in black clothes. He flashed a warm smile and said. ”Victory was mine in the first place, but an unknown factor reduced my chance of winning.”

”Your highness, are you talking about Duke Cale?”

The third prince nodded his head calmly. ”Indeed, it is Duke Cale. But wouldn't it be fun if it's like this? A game of chess would be more fun and exhilarating if you could defeat a strong opponent.”

The third prince then returned his glance towards the distant imperial palace. 'Besides, my beloved old man Aventus Doomblade should have regained his strength already. Don't disappoint me, imperial father.' He thought to himself with an expectant gaze.

”Blood One, gather the Blood Shadow Army. I want them prepared before the sky turns dark.” The third prince said with an eerily calm face.

The person in black clothes called Blood One felt his heart jump. 'So is it finally time for his highness' final move?'

”I will get this done, your highness!”

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Just a few minutes before the sky would turn dark, the Celestial Sword Empire's capital city, Sword City was still bustling with activity.

Everything was supposed to be peaceful, when suddenly...

Three bright red lights shone above the sky like beautiful fireworks. But instead of looking at the beautiful scene with smiles, everyone in the Celestial Sword Empire was enveloped by a feeling of unrest.

Inside the imperial palace's throne room.

”Your majesty, I have a piece of grave news for you! I request entry.”

Emperor Aventus who was deep in his thoughts glanced at the entrance with a frowning expression. ”Allow him to go inside.”

When the entrance was opened, a guard with a disheveled look came inside with a worried countenance.

He kneeled down and spoke in a serious voice. ”Your majesty... Something bad has happened to the neighboring Blue Cloud City. They fired... They fired three red signal flares!”

There are a total of three signal flares meant to be fired whenever something threatening has come up to a certain city.

First, the yellow signal flare means a minor threat has arrived. Second, the blue signal flare means that a threat that could severely damage a city has arrived. Lastly, the red signal flare which means that a threat that could destroy a whole city has arrived.

With the Blue Cloud City firing the red signal flare, they might have seen a threat that could possibly destroy their whole city. But the problem was, they fired three red signal flares!

It has never happened before in the history of their Celestial Sword Empire. So the scene brought a feeling of anxiety to all the citizens. What could have happened to the neighboring Blue Cloud City?

After hearing the guard's report, Emperor Aventus nodded his head calmly. ”Inform all the citizens to remain in their homes. As for the guards, tell all of them to remain vigilant!”

The guard replied in a loud voice. ”As you say, your majesty!”