This was truly a march to their demise.

The souls of these deceased goblins dissipated.

Upon their return to the castle, the siblings heard Sass's words.

How could the souls vanish? Chunu inquired perplexed.

Isn't it said that the souls of weaker beings linger longer? I do not know.

Perhaps it is related to the lord's newfound strength.

Sass speculated, unable to fathom why their souls would disappear.

Although the reason remained elusive, it was evident that the death of these goblins would bolster Fay Jing<unk>s power.

If I am not mistaken, he started at level two and after engaging with us and witnessing the increasing death toll of these goblins, he must have ascended to level three, rendering us no longer as equals.

Chun Fong articulated his conjecture, seemingly the only explanation that held any water.

After all, why would such royal goblins dare to assault the goblin kingdom? Fortunately, these goblins could serve to grind experience, and the royal ones leveling up would significantly enhance the combat.

However, with so many corpses, summoning the undead would be impossible.

A great pity.

Only Chon Schwel lamented this inability to summon the undead.

No matter.

Most of them are merely ordinary.

Even if summoned, they would serve little purpose, Chinfo reassured.

Subsequently, the siblings joined the fry with six royal goblins encircling the fortress, fervently hunting down the reckless goblins.

It seemed as though the goblins had been bewitched, devoid of fear.

Upon witnessing the retreat of the royal goblins and Fijing, the goblins remained undeterred, relentlessly charging forward.

In light of this, they had no choice but to eliminate them all.

Bayou spent a night in Lingfang City, setting aside her rest for the moment.

The fair was truly splendid, and she estimated Ian she would thoroughly enjoy it.

Rising from her slumber, Bayou dawned her cloak, fastened her insignia, concealing her hair, and pushed open the door to step outside.

Esteemed Lady Bai, "Did you rest well last night?" A servant politely greeted her at the entrance, to which Bayu responded with a courteous nod.

Exiting the palace, she ventured beyond the city walls.

The morning in Lingfang City was still somewhat desolate, though a few early rising mages were already engaged in their endeavors.

Although Lingfang City may not possess the splendor of Ting Xiao City, its architecture, intricately infused with wind magic, presents a unique charm of its own.

The protective barrier surrounding the city has vanished, indicating that Lingfang City has lifted its blockade.

Bayou is eagerly yearning to return.

for remaining here offers no semblance of safety.

She always feels like an outsider.

Young master by are you departing so early? Inquired a one-star mage named Anake who appeared to have been waiting here for some time.

Anake was the very individual responsible for attending to Bayou during yesterday's banquet.

Yes, I have a few matters to attend to.

Bayou responded.

How practical you are, young master by I shan impose further upon your time.

After all, as a mage, your duties must keep you quite occupied, Anik remarked with a smile, as if they were long-standing friends.

By the way, please accept this.

It is essential to have such provisions while traveling.

As guardians of humanity, we cannot simply partake without giving back, he continued, handing by you a heavy gray fabric pouch.

Upon opening it, she discovered it filled with gleaming gold coins, the universal currency among the human empires.

This was a personal gift from Anik, who believed that given by you's youth, prowess, and background, establishing a favorable rapport was of utmost importance.

Thank you for your thoughtful gesture, Sir Anik by you replied, recognizing the potential utility of this gift in her future endeavors.

An beamed with satisfaction at her acceptance.

After exchanging a few more courteous remarks, by you prepared to take her leave.

Chapter 267.

I have returned and grown stronger after witnessing by you's departure.

Anak made his way to his study within the palace.

He gently tapped on the doorframe.

Come in a woman's voice called from inside.

Anak pushed the door open and entered.

Before him sat a graceful middle-aged woman, wearing a mage's hat and holding a quill as she wrote upon the desk.

President, she has left," Anak said respectfully.

"Did you discover her relationship with Mus?" The woman paused her writing and lifted her gaze, her tone calm and measured.

"I spoke with her about this matter.

" "When mentioning Vice President Mgus, she showed no particular reverence, hardly the demeanor of a disciple.

It seemed more like gratitude.

" On pondered, though he couldn't fathom why the president didn't simply inquire with the one from Thunderbolt City herself.

Very well.

You may go inform me when she returns.

After these brief questions, the woman dismissed him.

Anak bowed and withdrew, leaving her alone in contemplation, her chin resting thoughtfully on her hand.

Meanwhile, Bayou, now beyond the city walls, was relieved she had previously studied basic wind magic.

A monarch level mage who couldn't fly would have been far too suspicious.

As an honorary mage of the Thunderbolt City branch, obtaining a map of the Gata Empire in Gale City shouldn't be an issue, right? During her stay in Gail City, Bayou had also gleaned some basic information about the empire, vast in territory and home to over a 100 million people, the Gata Empire gathered nearly half of Marshall continent's human population, backed by the Mage Association.

Of course, the Empire's strength hinged entirely on the power of its local mage association branch.

Gale City was the wind affiliated stronghold of the association, where most mages practiced wind magic.

Other elements existed, though in smaller numbers, and those with exceptional talent were sent to other elemental cities for further training.

Located in the northwest of the Empire, adjacent to the Imperial capital, Bayou needed to depart swiftly.

Within the Empire's borders, it was best to avoid using dark magic for travel, lest she reveal any flaws.

She refrained from using Gale City's teleportation array to reach the Empire's Edge precisely to conceal her movements.

Though she had accumulated enough experience to level up immediately, Bayou chose to continue stockpiling it instead.

Soon, she soar beyond the Empire's core regions, entering the desolate plains.

This area, already near the Empire's frontier, was largely uninhabited, say for a handful of scattered villages.

No longer needing concealment, she stored her mage robes and insignia in her ring and unleashed her dark magic.

Flying at full speed, basic wind magic was far too sluggish.

Rather than crossing the icy peaks to return to the necropolis, Bayu headed south toward the marshes.

Arriving near Sun Shia Xiao<unk>s former castle.

What once stood as a fortress now lay in ruins.

In a few more days, even these remnants might crumble into dust.

Scattered by the wind, Bayou descended into the previously arranged alchemical array, excavating a pit in the ground to lay Son Shia Xiao<unk>s lifeless body to rest.

I had hoped to bury you alongside your loved ones, she murmured.

But alas, time and opportunity have eluded us.

You shall find solace here in eternal slumber.

From this point, may your journey begin and end.

Bayou was not one for sentimental words.

She had encountered countless corpses, and perhaps this was merely a form of repose.

If one were to inquire whether Bayu regretted her decision to save Sun Sha Sha, her response would be that regret accompanies both choices, whether to save or not.

It was a dilemma.

Whichever path she chose, sorrow would remain.

She gazed at Sun Xiao Xiao<unk>s serene visage for several minutes.

The moment of departure drawing near.

Sun Xiao Xiao<unk>s journey had reached its conclusion.

While Byuse was only just commencing, with care, she buried Sun Shia Sha, leveling stones from the castle ruins to serve as a gravestone, inscribing the name upon it.

Rising, she cast one last glance before turning away from the grave concealed by the alchemical array.

The distance to the city of the undead was not far.

At her royal flight speed, she could return in mere minutes.

This battle had claimed numerous royal lives, revealing to Bayou the formidable nature of the Goblin Kingdom.

She had underestimated them.