Damn, I Have to Marry the Strongest Antagonist at the Start? - Chapter 83

Chapter 83: Chapter83-The Dark Tower
In everyone’s eyes, the enormous shadow suddenly shrouding the palace had a deep, ancient surface, exuding an aura of antiquity.

The more they stared at it, the more their minds sank into it, vaguely seeing a holy paradise and hearing its gospel echoing in their ears.

Some lower-level mages couldn’t help but kneel on the ground, bowing and worshipping with fervent expressions, becoming the most devout believers of the shadow.

Stronger mages, after breaking free from the influence of the majestic, sacred shadow, tried to lift their heads to see its full form.

But no matter how high they raised their gaze, their chins nearly parallel to the towering shadow, they could only see the shape of it piercing the clouds, unable to grasp its entirety.

Instead, the oppressive, domineering aura became even more deeply ingrained in their hearts, intensifying their urge to kneel.

Only a very few high-level mages could vaguely discern the nature of the shadow. It was a Dark Tower enveloping the palace! Or rather, it was merely the lowest level of the Dark Tower!

Above this lowest level, there were layer upon layer of the tower body, reaching straight into the clouds, forming a nine-layer Dark Tower like a pillar supporting the sky!

Just a glimpse of the Dark Tower’s full form left the top mages with deep astonishment.

It was as if ants had truly glimpsed the vast heavens and understood their insignificance!

As everyone’s eyes were drawn to the suddenly appearing Dark Tower, filled with shock, a figure emerged, walking gradually out of the tower.

“Miss Leslie! It’s Miss Leslie, she’s coming out!” With the sudden appearance of that figure, everyone’s attention was drawn to her, their hearts couldn’t help but be startled again.

To many ministers, Leslie had undergone a complete transformation compared to the past.

Not only did she manipulate the royal family, but her strength was also unfathomable, almost monstrous!

Many commoners and mages, unaware of what had transpired within the palace, saw Leslie and their already devout expressions towards the Dark Tower became even more fixed on their faces.

At this moment, Leslie was stepping through the air, her beautiful face solemn and cold.

With each step in the void, a snowflake the size of a head appeared beneath her feet, supporting her, making her look like the center of a world of ice and snow.

As she walked forward, the cold and noble chill froze the air.

Countless snowflakes danced and fell to the ground, instantly freezing the surface. Falling on rooftops, thick ice crystals immediately formed.

Her arrival was like that of a holy snow elf, causing even time to seem frozen at that moment.

“Is she… is she really Leslie? So cold…” Everyone present was dumbfounded, even Duke Charles and Madelyn were staring at her with their mouths agape, unable to believe that the Leslie who seemed like an ice queen was the same low-key, extravagant Leslie from before.

The difference was simply too great!

What surprised everyone even more was that after Leslie, surrounded by ice and cold wind, completely stepped out of the palace, two crystal-clear ice blocks, like pieces of crystal, suddenly flew from behind her, falling heavily onto the solid ground outside the palace.

Bang!

With a loud crash, the two blocks of ice smashed into the ground, creating person-sized deep pits, with fragments of ice and soil flying everywhere.

Everyone’s gaze focused on them, and their bodies trembled as expressions of terror instantly spread across their faces.

Inside the transparent ice blocks were two elders who had been mutilated into human sticks!

They were frozen inside, their faces twisted in agony, eyes filled with blood, and their pupils full of unwillingness and pain.

These two elders of the Council of Elders, who were high-ranking and powerful, had been tortured into this state by Leslie?!

Many people were already shivering in the cold wind, and the sight of the two elders in such a condition made them feel a chill that penetrated their bones.

How did Leslie become so powerful?!

Why did she treat the two elders of the Council of Elders so brutally?

This was the imperial capital, and she was provoking the Council of Elders and King Aldric!

Most people present suddenly felt a strong sense of the imperial capital being in turmoil.

They were unaware of what had transpired in the palace hall and only felt that Leslie’s strength and audacity were too great.

She was completely lawless!

Given their understanding of King Aldric and the Council of Elders, Leslie was likely to be torn to pieces!

After all, the entire imperial capital was the place most deeply controlled by the royal family and the Council of Elders!

For a moment, many people snapped out of their shock, their faces full of fear, as if they were already witnessing the coming storm, the royal family’s and the Council of Elders’ joint, bloody purge within the imperial capital!

“Miss!”

At this moment, Benedict, leading a group of Wolf Guards, quickly arrived at the scene.

Kneeling on one knee before the slowly descending Leslie, he offered a blood-soaked head and said with fervent eyes, “The defense general of the imperial capital, along with his thousands of guards, have all been killed. This is his head, for you to see!”

As Benedict finished speaking, those who had been worried about Leslie’s safety felt their scalps tingle!

What did they just hear?

The defense general of the imperial capital, the most trusted general of the royal family, had been killed?!

The head that Benedict was holding, they could see clearly, was indeed the head of the defense general!

What was Leslie planning to do?

Was she planning a rebellion?!

This was the imperial capital, filled with powerful figures.

Even though Leslie was strong, the royal family and the Council of Elders had extensive influence here…

Just as these thoughts formed in their minds, Charlotte, clad in full armor, arrived with a group of mages wearing Dark Rose masks.

They all knelt before Leslie, each holding a blood-soaked head.

“Miss, the Golden Twelve have all been beheaded!”

“Miss, the head of the Inner Guard Minister is here!”

“Miss, the three generals of the Three Major General Offices have been slain, their heads are here…”

After Charlotte spoke, the other blood-covered members of Dark Rose also spoke up, raising the heads they held high, awaiting Leslie’s inspection.

Their tones were extremely fervent. For Leslie, they had trained rigorously for so long, all for this day!

Now, their wish had become reality under Leslie’s orchestration.

The transformation of the imperial capital filled them with excitement, and their reverence for Leslie reached its peak at this moment.

Seeing her was like seeing a true deity!

After hearing these reports, Leslie didn’t say much but asked, “What about him?”

Charlotte was momentarily stunned but quickly understood and replied, “Master Owen learned that Carlos and Kyrik’s Penal Minister were tracking the royal family to the border at Thousand Peaks, and he has followed them.”

After speaking, Charlotte cautiously asked, “Miss, should we immediately support Master Owen?”

Charlotte knew Leslie best, as they spent the most time together daily.

She had never seen Leslie care so much about a man.

Whether Leslie admitted it or not, it was clear that Owen held a special place in her heart.

Leslie’s beautiful eyes looked towards the Thousand Peaks, pausing for a moment before she slowly shook her head and said, “No need. If he can handle the Fallen Angel, those small fry are definitely not a problem. There are more important things to do now.”

Charlotte nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Leslie closed her eyes, mentally calculating the current situation, then opened her eyes and ordered, “Charlotte, take all the members of Dark Rose and visit the homes of the influential families one by one. If they are willing to submit, offer them a drink. If they refuse, help them to a dignified end.”

Though Leslie’s tone was calm, when Madelyn heard it, it was like a thunderbolt exploding in her mind, causing her to tremble all over.

She could already imagine the bloodbath that would ensue in the imperial capital once Charlotte and the others started their actions!

She never expected her sister to be such a ruthless character!

…

“Madelyn.”

Suddenly, Leslie’s gaze fell on Madelyn, causing her to shiver despite her efforts to remain calm. Her voice trembled slightly as she said, “Sister… Sister, what do you need from me?”

Leslie gently patted her shoulder and smiled indulgently, saying, “Don’t just stand there! Quickly take the Eagle Guard and properly calm the citizens.”

Seeing Leslie’s eyes as pure as gemstones, Madelyn’s fear dissipated significantly. She nodded obediently and immediately gathered the Eagle Guard to stabilize the situation.

Although she didn’t understand Leslie’s thoughts or why she was so different from before, there was one thing she was sure of: Leslie would always be her sister, and Leslie clearly felt the same way.

That was enough!