I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means

Lis released Cecil's hand and performed a respectful bow.

No matter what, the lady in front of him, though she was Cecil's mother, seemed more like her sister to Lis, and he held considerable respect for her.

"I... I'll go prepare some tea."

Cecil was still a bit flustered and headed towards the kitchen in a somewhat clumsy manner.

She often visited her mother's place, so she was very familiar with the layout.

Lady Arianna did not stop Cecil, instead watching her daughter with a loving and pitying gaze before turning her attention back.

"Cecil is a good girl, she has been since she was young."

"I've never seen her so shy before, it's really cute."

Lis sat opposite Arianna, not saying much and listening quietly to her words.

"From a young age, she spent most of her life with me."

"Although her father also cherishes her, he's unfortunately quite far away at the Jade City, so he hasn't been able to take care of her often."

Arianna spoke gently, a faint smile gracing her face as if she were immersed in the joyful memories of the past.

"I understand."

Lis nodded, his tone confirming his understanding.

After all, his feelings for Cecil were true, and he was willing to take responsibility for her future.

"I know, Lis."

Arianna looked at Lis and spoke seriously:

"I've often heard about you from Elder Ricardo and Cecil, knowing you're a good kid."

"As Cecil's mother, I've placed all my concerns on her."

"She's been on her own since she became an adult, and I've been somewhat worried."

"But now it seems I was overly concerned."

"Lis, I hope you take good responsibility for Cecil, so I can rest assured when I leave her in your care."

Arianna's tone revealed her seriousness, surprising Lis a little, but considering his marriage to Cecil was almost certainly set, it was indeed that time.

"Lady Arianna, please be assured."

"I will take good care of Cecil for the rest of her life!"

Lis promised solemnly, though for some reason his mind was suddenly a bit confused.

He felt as though he had forgotten something crucial but couldn't quite remember what it was.

"Lis, of course I believe you."

"I'm sure that you and Cecil will find happiness together."

Arianna's gaze was warm, looking at Lis as if he were her own child.

"I don't oppose whoever Cecil chooses as a partner; I was just worried that choosing a Human would mean facing a sorrowful separation due to the longevity of our species, something I didn't want Cecil to experience."

"But now, with you being so outstanding, Lis, I don't have to worry about that anymore."

Lis turned his head slightly, confident that with Mr. Stephens's guidance, he indeed had the potential to become a Legendary Warrior.

At that moment, Cecil came out of the kitchen with tea and snacks, observing Lis sitting upright on the couch and her mother smiling warmly.

She hastily set down what she was holding, organized everything neatly, and then sat next to Lis.

Arianna, looking at the well-matched pair of Lis and Cecil, her eyes filled with emotion, spontaneously said:

"My daughter, you are luckier than both your father and I. Treasure it well!"

"No, Mother, you and Father are so happy too, right?"

"If Lis and I could be just like you and Father, that would be wonderful!"

"Well..."

Arianna, unsure of what had come over her, opened her mouth but didn't know how to respond.

Cecil was stating the truth, wasn't she?

Why did she feel so uncomfortable in her heart?

She and Cecil's father were indeed very happy, weren't they?

But why was there a sense of gloom, like the pressure of unsaid words, building up inside her?

Her daughter was about to receive the greatest happiness...

To receive the blessings from her parents and the Illiser Family...

Why then did she feel so anxious, so sad?

Why did it feel like there was something crucial she had to say to Cecil, or else it would be too late?

"Mother, what's wrong?"

Cecil, feeling a bit shy about what she had just said, suddenly noticed her mother's face turning pale and her eyes filled with panic.

"I... I?"

Arianna looked at her daughter, feeling an indescribable urge to warn her, yet couldn't seem to speak.

For a moment, Arianna felt the world become chaotic around her, with the surroundings warping and the colors within her field of view blending as if on a painter's palette.

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"Wuu~"

Ariana felt as if something was desperately preventing her from remembering.

The more oppressive it became, the thicker the unease in Ariana's heart grew.

"Mother, what's wrong?"

Cecil noticed that her usually calm and dignified mother had suddenly gripped the armrest of the sofa tightly, her face pale, her body trembling, and sweat continuously secreting.

It was as if she was enduring some extreme pain.

Although Cecil's call was quite loud, it sounded remarkably distant and weak to Ariana's ears.

So distant it seemed to traverse the distance between worlds, so far it appeared to cross the boundaries between life and death.

I must remember!

Cecil cannot end up like me, she has already been so unfortunate!

She must attain the happiness that belongs to her!

Even though Ariana did not know why such a voice emerged from the bottom of her heart, the mother's intuition made her firmly believe in this moment's premonition,

Ariana trembled all over, but her will remained as resolute as iron.

She must do something, otherwise Cecil would face the cruelest of fates.

At this moment, Lis, who was beside her, also stood up, ready to help.

Just then, he noticed the anomaly on Ariana's body.

Ariana's body began to fade, flickering with light that was bright one moment and dim the next, like a faulty light bulb.

Wait, what is a light bulb?

The hand Lis had stretched out to help suddenly froze in mid-air, the conflict in his thoughts even made him forget what he was about to do.

This eerie sense of conflict had occurred before, but Lis had subconsciously ignored it.

But now, staying by Ariana's side, the doubts and repressive feelings in his heart grew thicker.

While Lis was puzzled, Ariana suddenly grabbed his hand.

The force was so strong that it surprised Lis, wondering how the elf's slender arm could burst forth with such power.

"Lis, hurry and remember."

"The Elf Royal Court has been destroyed! Destroyed by the Abyss Evil God!"

"I'm already dead, everyone in the city is dead, no one was spared!"

"You and Cecil still have a chance, you both have a chance to escape!"

"Please, Lis!"

"Take Cecil and escape, take my daughter and flee..."

Before her words finished, the hand holding Lis disappeared.

Ariana's figure had vanished into the air, leaving only a shocked Cecil and Lis.

The Elf Royal Court has been destroyed, what's going on?

Everyone... is dead?

Lis stood there dumbfounded, instantly engulfed by a tremendous sense of absurdity and conflict.

He seemed on the verge of remembering something of extreme importance.

Just then, a white, ethereal screen appeared before him.

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Ding~

[You have accepted the Legendary Task[Escape from the Blood Elf Court]!]

[Legendary Task: Escape from the Blood Elf Court]

[Task Requirement: The once prosperous and mighty Elf Royal Court has completely fallen into bloodshed and destruction, take Cecil with you and escape!]

[Task Reward: Experience Points 1 billion points, Special Skills (depending on the completion of the task)]

[Note: My daughter Cecil, you must find happiness! — Ariana Illiser]

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Lis looked at the sudden appearance of the screen before him, his thoughts breaking through a layer of invisible film, all memories flooding in.

He remembered.

He was the Arcanist Lis, he possessed the Legendary Talent[All-Purpose], he was a disciple of the Legendary Arcanist, Mr. Stephens!

The environment around Lis instantly shattered, and amidst the torrent of flowing light, he fainted.

When he awoke, the surroundings had completely changed from before.

Gone was the peaceful and quiet city...

In front of Lis lay a city totally destroyed.

Like a cursed inferno, the air was thick with the smell of fresh blood, that dense and fishy scent almost suffocated him. On the streets, blood flowed like an overflowing river, ankle-deep, and every step felt as if treading into a sticky nightmare.

That blood-red color had dyed the entire world into a terrifying hue, making it indistinguishable whether it was day or night.

The Elf Royal Court, it really has been completely destroyed!

Lis stood there dazed, with only this thought left in his mind.

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