The Villain’s Cheat Code: When a Gamer Becomes the Evil God’s Sidekick-Chapter 363: Well, That’s Some Serious Power
At this moment, the atmosphere in the courtyard was frozen in silence, as if all sounds had been crystallized in the air.
Initially, Viktor's appearance had undeniably brought a sense of relief to those present.
However, when that illusory screen manifested before everyone's eyes, the courtyard's tranquility instantly dissolved into chaos.
The kingdom's nobles, in particular, were in complete disarray, their eyes reddened with anxiety.
In recent days, these noble lords had been unanimously attempting to curry favor with Viktor, hoping to establish connections with him.
Although Viktor never reciprocated, they persisted nonetheless.
But they never expected this.
Viktor actually harbored a grudge against the kingdom!
What was the point of trying to befriend him now?
Which brainless noble had insisted on sending a kingdom warrior to infiltrate Viktor's home?
And not only did they infiltrate, but they got caught!?
Almost all the nobles present were dumbfounded, even Augustus stood speechless.
Although the elite warriors present all held anti-magic stones, Viktor's disaster-level magic still left the nobles in awe.
Why did so many people fear to provoke Viktor?
Though Viktor was only a fourth-tier mage, theoretically, a coordinated group of fourth-tier warriors could take him down.
But no one dared to bet on it.
The issue was that Viktor's power completely transcended his tier level!
Which mage could wield magic as terrifyingly as Viktor?
Normal powerful fourth-tier magic could completely destroy everything within its range.
But Viktor was different.
Viktor could obliterate an entire city.
Although his war magic last time hadn't destroyed the entire royal city, that didn't mean he lacked the capability.
After all, he had once reduced a mountain peak spanning two countries' borders to rubble.
No one wanted to provoke Viktor, even if they believed they could defeat him.
Unless there was absolute certainty of victory, Viktor would unleash that kind of devastatingly violent magic.
And this scale of destructive magic was something no country could withstand.
So, even though Augustus had prepared everything, even saturating the surroundings with anti-magic stones.
When Viktor presented that evidence before him, he still felt fear.
Just as those noble lords thought.
Now, Viktor and the kingdom had a blood feud.
And blood feuds demanded vengeance.
Viktor's magic was already beyond comprehension, so it wouldn't be surprising if he could bypass anti-magic stones.
Augustus's expression was grave as he swallowed hard and nervously addressed Viktor:
"Councilor Viktor, there must be some misunderstanding between us."
"I never sent anyone to assassinate your family."
Hearing Augustus's explanation, all the nobles present maintained their silence.
Though that's what was claimed, everyone knew the truth in their hearts.
Since Viktor could make this matter public, whether true or false, the Kanter Kingdom must bear the consequences.
Because regardless, the Empire had indeed captured a kingdom warrior.
What? Hope Viktor provides evidence of his family being assassinated?
What other evidence was needed? This was clearly just a pretext.
A reason that Augustus must acknowledge.
The noble lords understood this point, so they chose silence, not uttering a word.
Augustus's actions had already cost him the trust of all noble lords present, and no one was willing to support him anymore.
Instead, they were more eager to witness Augustus's downfall.
With Viktor present, they might still survive.
Augustus understood this point as well.
Facing Viktor's stoic reaction, he also comprehended.
It seemed the other party wouldn't let this go so easily.
"Lord Viktor, since this matter involves our Kanter Kingdom, I am willing to offer compensation."
He spoke deliberately, keeping his gaze fixed on Viktor.
However, Viktor appeared unmoved by the gesture.
He listened to Augustus's apology, his expression remaining cold:
"Compensation?"
"But I don't need any compensation."
At this moment, Augustus fell silent.
He stared at Viktor for a long while before finally forcing out a sentence.
"Mr. Viktor, do you intend to stop me?"
Viktor didn't answer, instead showing Augustus his response through action.
His form slowly emanated magical power, and behind him, in mid-air, a magic array gradually materialized.
Magical power streaked through pale patterns intertwining and intersecting in mid-air.
Complex and arcane runes also gradually appeared on the edges of the hexagram array.
Seeing this, all the nobles present brightened.
They exclaimed in surprise, their eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Even Aurelianne widened her eyes in amazement.
"Master... can you cast spells even under the influence of anti-magic stones?"
Augustus's breath hitched slightly as he felt that overwhelming magical power, reminded of the war magic Viktor had unleashed at the auction house.
Involuntarily, his body trembled slightly, his face betraying traces of terror.
Could Viktor truly ignore anti-magic stones and cast magic!?
Suddenly, the array behind Viktor faltered slightly.
The white patterns ceased their intertwining.
As if the magical power had been severed, it gradually ceased flowing.
That white magic array flickered, gradually dimming.
In the eyes of all those nobles, the dimming of the array seemed to plunge their spirits into an abyss along with it.
Viktor, in the end, couldn't cast magic.
Seeing Viktor's array gradually dissipate, even Augustus relaxed.
A pleased expression returned to his face.
"As expected, even Councilor Viktor is affected by anti-magic stones."
Then, his gaze returned to Viktor.
"Councilor, you... can't stop me now."
Augustus expected to see panic on Viktor's face, however...
He saw nothing.
Viktor's expression remained eerily calm.
Almost too calm.
As if he had anticipated everything, he coldly glanced at Augustus and said flatly:
"Celebrating halfway through isn't a good habit."
Then, before everyone's eyes, Viktor suddenly extended a hand.
A spatial rift quickly opened before his palm.
Viktor reached into the rift and pulled out a black staff crowned with a golden bird head.
This move caused numerous nobles to feel confused.
Including Augustus.
What was happening?
If Viktor couldn't use magic, where did this staff come from?
Augustus became serious again, forced to consider whether Viktor had been deceiving him earlier.
And in the next second, Viktor gave him the real answer.
Viktor reached out with one hand, tightly gripping the black staff.
Instantly, a golden light emanating a rich aura burst forth from the staff's bird head and flowed straight down along the shaft.
The Great Prosperity - [Enormous Prosperity]
The aura, carrying seemingly overwhelming power, surged upward along the staff, entwining around Viktor's arm, gradually expanding.
Completely enveloping him in a golden shroud.
BOOM—!
The next second, the golden aura merged into Viktor's flesh.
Beneath his flesh and skin, golden ripples began to flow slowly.
Magical power coursed through his blood vessels, penetrating his heart.
With each moment the power penetrated deeper into Viktor's body, the surrounding air pressure grew heavier.
After the aura completely surged into Viktor's body, his heart transformed into an enraged beast, growling deeply.
THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!
The vast courtyard was completely silent, with only these thunderous heartbeats assaulting everyone's eardrums.
What... what kind of power was this?
Everyone present could no longer comprehend.
At this moment, Viktor looked down and saw his own attributes.
[MP: 0]
[STR (Strength): 4600]
Enormous Prosperity had converted all his stored magic power into raw strength.
So, he raised his staff, lifting his arm.
The staff swept past his shoulder, the golden bird head brushing against the hem of his windbreaker.
Instantly, Viktor's arm muscles bulged dramatically, as if housing devastating power.
Augustus, not far in front of him, also sensed the imminent danger.
But Augustus had no time to dodge.
The next second, Viktor forcefully swung the black staff forward.
The golden bird head tore through space, its sharp whistling impact assaulting everyone's ears, the mighty explosion continuously reverberating through space.
In Augustus's eyes, that lightning-fast staff merely flashed a blur of golden light before his eyes.
He couldn't even see clearly, couldn't even react.
Even the soldiers beside him had no time to step forward to protect him, could only watch helplessly as the golden afterimage swept past Augustus, heavily striking his head.
BANG!
Augustus's entire body transformed into a bloody meteor, flying together with the staff, violently crashing into the giant pillar behind him.
The kicked-up dust collided with the exploding air, and the ground was torn with a deep furrow.
The mansion-like residence even caved in a large section, with fine rocks crumbling down.
Augustus was pinned to the wall, barely breathing, suddenly spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The wall behind was struck with a deep crater, cracks spread across the giant pillar, and the enormous residence began to sway violently.
All the nobles took in this scene, standing frozen in place, too shocked to utter a word.
"Originally, I didn't want to use this."
Viktor twisted his neck, rotating his wrist.
The clear crisp sound of bones cracking rang out one after another.
"But now it seems."
"Perhaps you prefer hand-to-hand combat?"
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Chapter 363: Well, That’s Some Serious Power
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