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Chapter 530 - 148 Ireya’s Injury

Chapter 530: Chapter 148 Ireya’s Injury

Seeing this scene, many in the audience could no longer contain the rage in their hearts and, regardless of any efforts to stop them, they rushed towards the Duel Arena.

As there were far too many people, the guards responsible for maintaining order couldn’t hold them back. It was also possible that they, too, despised Camel to death, as the Silver Knight was an idol to many, so they didn’t try very hard to stop the mob.

Just as a mass beating was about to ensue, Edward II suddenly stood up from his chair and bellowed.

"Enough, have you all forgotten the rules of the Duel Tournament?"

His shout made everyone halt in their tracks, the face of His Majesty the Emperor equally grim, but even so, he spoke deliberately, word by word.

"It was my ancestor, the founder of the Empire, Furious Lion Alexandro, who set these rules; as long as I sit upon that bone throne, no one shall defy them.

"No matter who it is, as long as they are a contestant in the Duel Tournament, I will guarantee their safety within Lion Heart Castle.

"The loss of the Silver Knight is a loss for the Empire, a loss for all of us. I can understand your anger; my heart too is filled with boundless grief. He was my friend, my teacher, but rules are rules.

"We must keep our promises, gentlemen. Imagine, if this world were to lose the binding power of oaths, what chaotic mess it would become.

"My ancestors, your ancestors, spent their lifetimes building the order that exists today, and it is our joint responsibility to protect it.

"Keron died in the duel, demonstrating bravery from beginning to end. He conducted himself with the courtesy of a knight and died like a knight, so we must not tarnish his reputation.

"I will personally preside over his funeral in three days. However, before then, we have other matters to attend to, let the Duel continue until a new champion emerges."

After speaking, Edward II sat back down in his seat, his expression returning to calm.

Yet Heloise beside him noticed that the hand gripping the armrest of her husband’s chair had veins popping out of it.

The Elf Queen hesitated for a moment, but still placed her hand on the back of her husband’s hand. Edward II seemed slightly surprised, but in the end just nodded slightly to his Empress.

The crowd in the Duel Arena gradually dispersed after Edward II’s speech, but the looks they cast towards Camel were now filled with murderous intent and undisguised loathing.

Once the Duel concluded, as soon as Camel left the Royal Capital, it was believed that many assassins would gladly exchange his head for a handsome reward.

Moreover, killing a foreigner meant there was no need to consider his origins or background; there was no more enticing job than this.

Yet Camel seemed completely oblivious to the malice surrounding him.

During the earlier conflict, he simply stood quietly on the spot, and now as the crowd dispersed, he bowed to Edward II in the stands before turning and leaving the Duel Arena.

Watching that figure vanish, Edward II then asked his Guard Commander Duren, "Where is Ireya now?"

"After her duel ended, she rushed back to the inn," answered Duren, "People say she went to tend to her injuries."

"She was injured?" Edward II was startled and asked with concern, "How is she, are the injuries severe, will it affect the subsequent Duels?"

"I don’t know," Duren shook his head.

"Go and visit her for me; hmm, take Pharmacist Meisha with you. Additionally, if she needs assistance, I can also help her contact the Priest of Cornelia; some of her subordinates are very skilled in healing."

Edward II spoke gravely, "By all means, ensure that she does not miss the upcoming Duels."

Duren took the orders and quickly arrived at the inn where the Lady was staying. He saw two guards from House Arias chatting and basking in the sun at the door, looking fairly relaxed.

So Duren also let go of some of the anxiety he was holding. He knew that Edward II had murderous intentions toward the Foreigner nicknamed Camel, but for the honor of the Empire and the Imperial Family, he hoped someone could eliminate Camel in the Duel Arena.

And now, the only person who seemed capable of achieving this was Ireya. This was why His Majesty the Emperor was so concerned about the Lady’s health.

However, after Duren explained why he was there, one of the guards went inside to inform someone, and after a while, a Sabbath from the Double Rest Sect came out, bringing bad news for the Guard Commander.

"What, Sir Irelia is seriously injured?"

"That’s right, Sir Ireya insists that her injuries are severe," said the Sabbath from the Double Rest Sect.

Duren noticed his wording, "But in reality?"

"In reality, Sir Ireya is also seriously injured."

"Where is she wounded? Maybe I can take a look for her," Pharmacist Meisha offered.

But the Sabbath did not immediately agree to her request, only saying, "I must first ask Sir Ireya."

Duren then noticed another detail—the Sabbath had explained Meisha’s intention to someone who looked like a maid, after which the maid went to the Lady’s room.

This made Duren’s heart sink again, as such caution was usually a sign that the person inside was very seriously injured.

In the previous battle, Ireya had been on the brink of death twice, but she had managed to pull through each time. Aside from some scrapes from rolling around, there seemed to be no other wounds on her body.

And judging by her impressive form when she was chopping at the Earth Bear’s head with her axe, she did not seem to have sustained any serious injuries. So how come she was now at death’s door?

Duren was puzzled.

Upstairs, Miss Rabbit indeed looked pale, her eyes devoid of spirit, seeming to breathe in but not out, as if she could expire at any moment.

Moreover, her eyes were red, as she had clearly been crying her eyes out recently, and now her eyes were swollen like two walnuts.

"It’s over!" the Lady sobbed, "I am ruined, I might as well have died in the Duel Arena."

Ruby gently knocked on the door twice before entering from outside, only to see that Miss Rabbit’s second wave of tears was already brewing.

While crying, she also held a small mirror, looking at her neck, and the more she looked, the more heartbroken she became.

In order to save her life, she had cunningly set the arm of the Earth Bear on fire in the heat of the moment. However, at that time, she was also being choked by the Earth Bear, hence the flames had harmed her as well.

Strictly speaking, the injury was not particularly severe, but the problem was the burn on her neck, which would certainly scar even if it healed in the future.

This was why the Lady ran back immediately after the duel ended, and what made matters worse, Li Yu was going to return tonight.

Ireya felt that she could not meet Li Yu in her current state. She even worried that she might not have the face to meet Li Yu ever again.

Thinking of this, the Lady became even more overwhelmed with sorrow, couldn’t help but throw herself into Ruby’s arms, and continue to sob.