Chapter 252
Chapter 252
Chapter 252
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 252 – Huperion the Thief Doesn’t Want to Meet Lan Qi the Policeman
Huperion, after hearing the Ice Witch’s explanation, rested her chin on her hand and nodded slightly.
“Why me?”
If there was a chance of success, Huperion would naturally do her best to help.
But in her eyes, this mission was far too arduous, far beyond what a vacation student who had come to the Northern Continent for research could possibly bear.
“The elites of the Aetherthalan Kingdom, even if they can disguise their identities, once they make a move it is impossible to conceal their traits. Even if they infiltrated the Protos Empire, they could never act at full strength. Furthermore, that prison has an ancient demonic relic barrier capable of detecting levels. If a seventh or eighth-tier tried to sneak in, they would be discovered immediately. After all, the seventh- and eighth-tiers in the Northern Continent are so few they can be named one by one.”
Although the Protos Imperial Capital still could not fully decipher the ancient demonic relics, they had long since become more adept at using the wisdom of the demons than the demons themselves.
Of course, this plan also had a prerequisite: Huperion was the last princess of the Demon Race.
Even if someone else had the chance to rescue a Great Demon, it would never carry as much strategic significance.
“What exactly should I do?”
Huperion could tell that the Ice Witch had thought this plan through thoroughly before presenting it to her, and that she would also provide support.
But most of Huperion’s achievements so far had been inseparable from Lan Qi. She had no idea what she could accomplish on her own.
“I will have our collaborators in the Protos Empire prepare an identity for you. After we send you into the Empire’s northwestern province, you will need to first adjust to your new identity as a wealthy merchant’s daughter. After that, he will arrange for you to transfer into the Empire’s Knight Academy, as a third-year combat student.”
The Ice Witch opened a file box, pulled out information about the Knight Academy, and handed it to Huperion.
“This school…”
Huperion stared at the documents, muttering in confusion.
“In the third year of the Academy’s combat department, there is a highly difficult internship course: serving as prison guards in that very dangerous prison.”
The Ice Witch leaned forward slightly, flipped a few pages for Huperion, and pointed to the optional course.“This is the simplest and least suspicious way to infiltrate the prison.”
For ambitious, powerful youths, the Capital’s prison—full of dangerous demonic relics—was a trial ground. Inside, not only the prisoners but also the guards needed immense strength and survival skills.
If one could fulfill their duties and climb deeper into the prison’s inner zones while completing the trial, they would be recognized as pillars of the Empire.
But if they died halfway, it only meant they had been too arrogant—or simply not strong enough.
“Does this prison have any loopholes?”
“This prison was built by the Demons a thousand years ago. Its rules and logic align more with the Demon Race than with humans. However, under the Empire’s strict control, no one with demonic blood is ever allowed to enter. Pretending to sneak in would be impossible.”
As she said this, the Ice Witch fixed her gaze on Huperion. She believed Huperion already understood.
Huperion possessed a strange disguise magic, a relic of ancient demon wisdom that did not belong to this era. With it, she could bypass all of the Empire’s detection methods. Only a Blood Authority–level epic detection spell could possibly see through it.
“The heavier one’s demonic heart, the more at home they may feel in that prison. Often, the students who complete that course with the highest marks end up becoming the Empire’s most terrifying twisted heroes.”
“Then I…”
“You are Ifatia’s daughter. I believe you can do this. After all, I’ve heard about what you did at the Holy Hall Banquet’s Shadow World.”
“…”
No, that wasn’t me.Huperion bit back her tears.
But if she said aloud that it had all been Lan Qi’s doing, it would be the same as throwing all the blame on him. She couldn’t betray a friend like that.
“If there is a chance to rescue that Great Demon, do your best to try. With her help, your actions in the prison will be much easier. I will also create an opportunity to extract you. But if there is no hope, don’t take risks—exit the prison normally, abandon the course, and return to Aetherthalan.”
Sensing Huperion’s lack of confidence, the Ice Witch softened her tone.
“I’ll try…”
Huperion felt guilty toward Lan Qi. She had no way now to help him pursue the stone tablet research. She could only put the greater Northern Continent situation first.
If she succeeded in rescuing that Great Demon, she could ease much of the burden weighing on the Kingdom and the Church of the Goddess of Fate.
“Three months from now, in the Imperial Capital, there will be a ridiculous vote to decide which Cardinal of the Resurrection Church will be the Empire’s speaker.”
The Ice Witch’s voice grew sharp, and she sneered bitterly. She had long despised the Empire’s tyranny.
“Of course, the Empire won’t let three Cardinals sit at the heart of its Capital without supervision. On that day, nearly all high-level powerhouses will gather in the Capital.”
“You want me to attempt a jailbreak on that day? Isn’t that the most dangerous time?”
Huperion had seen that news.
Not only the Protos Empire, but nearly every nation involved in this looming war would be watching the Capital’s movements that day!
If the Cardinals’ internal disputes were settled, the Empire might even officially declare war.
“There is no way to break into the prison by force. Even if you rescued a Great Demon, it would have to be done in secret. That day is actually the safest opportunity. Everyone’s eyes will be on the Capital’s vote. The prison, located in the outskirts, is assumed by all to be unassailable. So on important days, external guards are often shifted to the Capital.”
Normally, Imperial eighth-tiers guarded different regions. Even if you managed to sneak the Great Demon out, escaping the subsequent blockade would be nearly impossible.
But on the day of the vote, when most of the Empire’s power gathered in the Capital, it would be the one chance. As long as you escaped far enough, even if the Empire reacted, a chase led by the Great Demon would be easier than a breakout battle.
The Ice Witch promised that Aetherthalan would also prepare to receive them. If they reached the Empire’s northwestern province, the mission would count as a success.
“Hss—”
Huperion sucked in a sharp breath.
She suddenly realized a problem.
One of the Cardinals in the vote three months later was none other than Lan Qi’s chosen one—
The Bishop of Annihilation, Askson.
If Lan Qi had already reached the Protos Empire, contacted the Resurrection Church, and begun expanding wildly…
Then the next time they met, she and Lan Qi would be on opposite sides—thief and policeman!
That guy as a policeman wasn’t a question of whom he helped. He would make both sides miserable!
(End of Chapter)