Chapter 40

At this moment, the dean, who resembled Gandalf, finally stood up amidst the gazes of all the students and slowly spoke.

"Next, it is time for the Imperial Demonstration!"

Roar!

Instantly, the entire academy was in an uproar.

After preparing for such a long time, this was the moment to make a stunning impression!

The Imperial Demonstration was a performance of martial skills in front of the emperor and the military leaders. The so-called performance naturally involved combat. In fact, winning or losing was not important in front of these top experts, but you had to show something that would impress them, whether it was a better understanding of martial arts or better potential for cultivation. This could earn you a higher regard from the military leaders, and that one glance could change your life. It might even lead to being taken away by a military leader on the spot and directly entering the army for special training!

This benefit was enough to save you ten years of hard work!

Long Yi had already prepared himself, but all signs indicated that he might not have a chance to participate.

However, the dean did not sit down. Instead, he pressed his hands down to calm everyone, and then continued.

"This year, we are fortunate to have the presence of the four White Dragon Knights of the nation. Therefore, the first Imperial Demonstration today will be presented by our White Dragon Knights!"

When the dean said this, the entire venue fell silent.

Everyone was stunned.

Heaven!

These were the White Dragon Knights, the elite among dragon knights! They held a very high status even within the Royal Knight Corps! While many people in the audience had seen the White Dragon Knights from a distance, who had truly witnessed their combat?

The legendary power of the nine pure-blooded dragons was not casually deployed except in the most critical moments!

The dean looked at the silent crowd below and smiled, then asked slowly, "Don't you all look forward to it?"

As soon as he spoke, the entire venue erupted.

"Looking forward to it!"

"Looking forward to it!"

"Looking forward to it!"

Soon, the area was filled with the deafening cheers of "Elsa!"

"Elsa!"

"Elsa!"

The commander of the Royal Knight Corps smiled bitterly. Elsa was so attractive that if things continued like this, the enemy might surrender just by seeing her standing on the front line without a fight.

However, Elsa was not equipped with any weapons, and her white dragon was not by her side.

"Tamah, give Elsa your Dragon Slayer sword," the commander ordered.

Tamah was about to respond, but Elsa had already stood up and walked to the center of the Imperial Demonstration area.

The demonstration area was in front of the emperor's seat, a wide-open space surrounded by students.

Elsa didn't have a sword!

The eyes of the third prince instantly lit up.

What a great opportunity!

The third prince walked over gracefully, holding a Dragon Slayer sword in its scabbard.

"Knight Elsa, this Dragon Slayer sword was purchased from the dwarf blacksmith Goldhammer two days ago. I believe only you have the qualifications to use it, so I bought it and waited for today to personally present it to you."

As the third prince spoke, he drew the Dragon Slayer sword from its scabbard. Instantly, the flashing light caught everyone's eyes.

What a magnificent sword!

Those nearby couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

The pure dwarf weapon design, but the blade was as bright as a mirror. The center of the blade was engraved with Goldhammer's name, proving it was a weapon he had made by hand. The guard was inlaid with a ruby, surrounded by gold wire shaped into petals. It was the royal emblem of the sunflower.

"Goldhammer assured me that this sword is absolutely unique, and there will never be another one in the world, just like your beauty, which is unique in the world."

The third prince added with a smile.

Wow—

The entire venue was in an uproar. This third prince was truly talented, giving a precious sword at this moment to win a girl's favor. He was indeed a master!

However, even if you are a prince, you can't seduce our goddess in front of everyone.

Instantly, boos filled the air.

But the third prince felt even more pleased. It was this jealousy that highlighted his success!

Elsa carefully examined the sword and then touched the smooth blade. Just as the third prince thought he was about to succeed, Elsa suddenly pulled her hand back.

Then she turned to look at the audience below.

Damn!

I hate you, Third Prince!

Long Yi was filled with frustration!

As someone who had spent 3,000 gold coins on a polished sword, he should have just kept it for himself. If he wanted to show off, he shouldn't do it in front of Elsa.

When he was playing with those machines as a child, Elsa was always by his side! She could see at a glance that this sword was related to him!

Elsa stared at Long Yi, her eyes fixed. At this moment, the third prince also became curious and followed her gaze, only to see Long Yi!

Long Yi again?

What is Elsa looking at Long Yi for?

At this moment, Elsa suddenly raised her hand and made a gesture as if asking for something!

More and more people turned their attention to Long Yi, feeling the pressure in the air. Finally, Long Yi broke down.

"Eight Rings, the sword."

Eight Rings looked reluctant, and Long Yi was even more reluctant. Unfortunately, he had no choice. Eight Rings took the sword out of the spatial pocket, and instantly, the surrounding area was filled with gasps.

Long Yi took the sword, caressed the blade with a pained expression, and then threw it with great force.

The throw was so fast that it even produced a sharp whistle in the air.

But Long Yi was not worried that it would not be caught.

Because it was Elsa.

Slap!

The hilt was firmly grasped in a small, white hand, and instantly, a cold aura spread out! Even the third prince, standing opposite Elsa, could feel the bone-chilling cold!

However, what shocked the third prince even more was the magnificence of the sword!

Elsa gently touched the hilt, looking at the words engraved in Draconic on the blade.

"Frost's Sorrow."

Yes!

That's right!

You didn't see it wrong or hear it wrong. This is the Frost's Sorrow, the Dragon Slayer sword, an enlarged version of the one held by the unfortunate Prince Arthas!

As a war enthusiast, Long Yi naturally liked various magnificent cold weapons. He once owned a limited edition Frost's Sorrow signed by Blizzard's master craftsmen.

Long Yi had already prepared this magnificent Dragon Slayer sword for himself. After receiving 3,000 gold coins, he spent another 1,000 gold coins to enchant the sword with permanent cold magic. Although this enchantment was almost useless in battle, it was enough to simulate the continuous cold aura of Frost's Sorrow.

Long Yi was just such a person who was bored to the point of doing ridiculous things.

The magnificence of Frost's Sorrow was beyond words. Compared to it, the Dragon Slayer sword in the third prince's hand looked like an apprentice's work.

The third prince was almost bursting with anger!

Long Yi!

It's that Long Yi again!

Forget about Ailin, but how did he hook up with Elsa?

What a nightmare!

Elsa had been in the Royal Dragon Knight Corps for so many years. When had she ever asked anyone for anything? And now, not only did she ask, but she did so with such confidence! And Long Yi, that bastard, not only gave it to her but gave her such a magnificent Dragon Slayer sword!

The third prince felt as if his face was being repeatedly slapped by Long Yi!

This was a humiliation!

But the more he hated, the calmer the third prince became.

He smiled faintly and put the Dragon Slayer sword away.

Then he said calmly, "This Dragon Slayer sword was originally meant for Miss Elsa. Since she no longer needs it, why don't I..."

Boom!

Sixteen layers of aura exploded, and the Dragon Slayer sword in his hand turned red under the aura's influence!

"...why don't I give it to you as a keepsake!"

The third prince, for some reason, used sixteen layers of aura to make the Dragon Slayer sword turn into a ball of fire, which then shot straight at Long Yi!

"Damn it!"

The emperor was shocked. He never expected the third prince to lose his composure like this!

But all that could be heard was a piercing sound of metal scraping, and the ball of fire stopped!

The fire disappeared, and Long Yi appeared.

One of his hands had transformed into a Dragon Breath Armor, and under the blazing flames, the Dragon Slayer sword was in his hand.

At that moment, the scabbard of the Dragon Slayer sword had turned to ashes, and the blade had been rubbed into five grooves by Long Yi's fingers!

Just before the prince's outburst, Long Yi had already opened Eight Rings' mouth and inserted his hand inside. He had enchanted his hand with Dragon Breath Armor and fully activated his giant bloodline, combining it with seven layers of Dragon Aura to catch the Dragon Slayer sword bare-handed.

Puff!

Long Yi blew on his hand, and the Dragon Breath Armor disappeared.

With a clatter, the Dragon Slayer sword fell to the ground.

"Your Majesty."

In the silence, Long Yi spoke, his face expressionless. The honest face he usually wore was nowhere to be seen!

The emperor frowned, looking at Long Yi. He didn't know what this young man, who had caught the Dragon Slayer sword bare-handed, was going to do.

"I, Long Yi, challenge the third prince, to the death!"

Angry!

Brother Long is finally angry!

Elsa's beautiful eyes sparkled. How long had it been since she had seen Long Yi angry?

This guy, who treated battles as entertainment, almost never got angry.

But now, he was angry.

Brother Long is so cool!

The third prince is finished. A mere sixteen layers of aura can't stop an angry Brother Long!

To the death!

The entire venue was in an uproar! This time, it was a real uproar!

A commoner challenging a noble, and not just any noble, but a member of the royal family! In front of all the teachers and students of the Royal Dragon Knight Academy! In front of the five military leaders! And in front of the third prince's father, the current emperor!

The emperor's eyes twitched. He was almost driven mad with anger!

He never expected the third prince to act so recklessly. Just as Long Yi caught the Dragon Slayer sword, the emperor was about to speak, intending to scold the third prince and send him away, then reward him to cover up the incident. But Long Yi spoke so quickly!

It was as if he had planned it all along!

"Long Yi, do you know that challenging a member of the royal family requires six people to vouch for you, and at least three of them must be nobles?"

The emperor didn't speak, but the judicial officer beside him said coldly.

The empire's laws allowed challenges, but if a commoner challenged a noble, it required a group of people to vouch for them. This meant that if the challenger lost, the vouching group would also be executed.

This was a law to protect the nobility.

And to challenge a member of the royal family, it required three noble members!

The noble status in the empire was extremely strict, not just any wealthy family would do. Ordinary nobles wouldn't dare to help a commoner challenge the royal family.

However, at this moment, Ailin stepped forward.

"Count me in, I am a noble."

Seeing Ailin, the Iron Blood General first frowned, then smiled. Although he was somewhat dissatisfied, he was more satisfied with his granddaughter's growth. Even if she lost, who would dare to touch his granddaughter, even if the emperor himself?

"Count me in, I am also a noble."

Wesley appeared from somewhere.

"Hey, you've been missing for a few days. Where did you come from?" Long Yi asked with a smile.

"Haha, I was on official business. Fortunately, I arrived just in time, or I would have missed this interesting event," Wesley laughed.

"Count us in! We are all nobles!"

The fat and the thin also stepped forward. The fat one had already made up his mind. Although the emperor had authority, the military was another power in the empire, and the emperor did not have complete control over the military. If Long Yi succeeded, he would certainly gain the favor of the military. Even if Long Yi lost, would the emperor really dare to execute the heads of these noble families for a prince's mistake? At worst, they would just get a beating at home!

At this moment, including Long Yi, there were already five people.

"Anyone else?"

The judicial officer looked at everyone coldly. At this moment, no one dared to step forward. The five people might have acted on a whim, but another person stepping forward would determine the outcome of the event, and no one dared to do it.

However, at this moment, a cold voice came from beside the third prince.

"Count me in, Elsa of the White Dragon Knights, not a noble, but the number should be enough."