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Hearing the sweet yet cold voice from behind, Yuan, Anna, Grace, Lily, and Emma immediately turned around, their attention drawn to Xi Meili sitting comfortably on a sofa.
She looked at them with an innocent expression on her face, seemingly untouched by the intensity of the situation unfolding before them.
Anna approached Xi Meili, a sweet smile adorning her lips as she gently placed her hand on Xi Meili's soft cheeks. Her voice carried a soothing tone as she spoke, "No, dear. That's not necessary. You shouldn't dirty your hands with such blood. Just sit here and watch the show, alright?"
Xi Meili locked eyes with Yuan, seeking guidance. Yuan met her gaze with a smile, reassuring her, "You should stay there, comfortable and safe. I'll handle this situation."
Xi Meili's sweet smile widened, her trust in Yuan evident as she nodded in agreement. "If you need my help, I'm here for you," she offered, her voice filled with sincerity and loyalty.
She trusted Yuan's judgment and was ready to assist him if needed.
The sight of Xi Meili's innocence and willingness to assist brought forth giggles from Yuan and the girls. Their amusement filled the room, momentarily lightening the tension that lingered in the air.
On the other hand, the five intruders, whose lives now rested in the hands of Yuan and his wives, stared at Xi Meili with bewildered expressions.
They were unable to comprehend how such an innocent-looking girl could harbor thoughts of killing them. Their minds raced, trying to make sense of the situation. They whispered amongst themselves, their voices filled with disbelief and fear.
"What is this family? They are all monsters, possessing terrifying powers that defy common sense," one of them muttered, his voice laced with incredulity.
The intruders found themselves trapped between the unimaginable power of Yuan and the awe-inspiring presence of his wives. The paradox of innocence and ferocity shook their convictions, leaving them bewildered and uncertain of their fate.
It was a stark reminder that appearances could be deceiving, and in this extraordinary family, nothing was as it seemed.
Yuan's cold gaze remained fixed on the intruders as he pointed his massive sword towards them, his voice filled with authority and menace. "Are you going to talk now?" he demanded, his tone carrying a chilling intensity.
One of the intruders, despite the imminent danger, forced a smile and defiantly replied, "Your bluff won't work on us. A brat like you has...!"
Slash!!
Before he could finish his words, Yuan swiftly swung his sword, aiming at the intruder's neck. The blade connected with precision, severing the head from the body.
Thud!!
The head fell to the ground with a sickening thud, rolling before the horrified eyes of everyone present. A pool of blood formed around the lifeless corpse, painting a gruesome scene.
Yuan's expression remained cold and resolute as he muttered, "Is that your last word?"
The shock and horror on the faces of the remaining four intruders were unmistakable. Their expressions turned pale as they gazed at the severed head of their fallen comrade. Fear gripped their hearts, realizing the severity of the situation and the ruthlessness of their adversaries.
One of them managed to speak, his voice trembling with disbelief. "What have you done? You really killed him!" The weight of Yuan's actions hung heavily in the air, shattering their illusion of invincibility.
Another intruder, his voice filled with anger and desperation, cried out, "He dared to kill our comrade! Lord Lewis will never let this go unpunished!" The magnitude of their mistake became apparent as they realized the repercussions that would follow.
A third intruder joined in, his voice filled with fury, "How dare this bastard kill our comrade! We are all fourth-circle mages of the noble Lewis household!" The realization of their own vulnerability in the face of Yuan's power struck them like a bolt of lightning. They had underestimated him, and now they would pay the price.
In that moment, the room fell into a tense silence, broken only by the lingering echo of Yuan's actions. The remaining intruders stood before him, their defiance replaced with a chilling realization of the dire consequences they faced.
In the aftermath of Yuan's swift execution of one of the intruders, Lily, who had been observing the scene alongside Anna, Grace, Emma, and Xi Meili, stepped forward with her sword in hand.
Slash!
Without a moment's hesitation, she sliced off the head of another intruder, her expression cold and devoid of mercy.
She spoke with a firm tone, her words dripping with disdain, "This is getting so annoying. Do they think we fear that bastard Lewis? In our eyes, he is nothing but an ant, and such an ant can be crushed anytime we want."
Lily's actions surprised Yuan, Anna, Grace, and Emma. They had never witnessed this level of cruelty from Lily before. Yuan contemplated silently, realizing that this was a world where the law of the jungle prevailed, where survival belonged to the fittest. It was no wonder Lily could kill without the slightest hesitation.
Grace approached Yuan and Lily, glancing at the remaining three intruders. She suggested, her voice filled with determination, "Let's just kill the three of them and be done with it. Once that arrogant bastard Lewis arrives, we'll see what he can truly do."
Yuan and Lily nodded in agreement. Yuan reaffirmed his conviction, "He may be a nobleman of this kingdom, but he is nothing more than a lowly mage."
Lily chimed in, expressing her confidence, "Indeed, mages are nothing but a weak and cowardly bunch. I can cut him in half with a single strike of my sword."
Emma, who had been observing from the back, added her own thoughts, "They dug their own grave by coming here."
The remaining three intruders stood frozen, shocked by the words of Yuan, Lily, and the others. How could they dismiss a sixth-circle mage as lowly? And what did they mean by mages being weak? Mages were known to possess immense power, capable of ruling the world.
Yet, amidst their shock and disbelief, the intruders couldn't help but feel a sense of dread creeping into their hearts.
The remaining three intruders, their faces filled with fear and desperation, fell to their knees before Yuan and his wives. They pleaded for their lives, their voices trembling with regret and the realization of their mistake.
In a voice choked with panic, one of them cried out, "Please! We made a terrible mistake! We don't want to die! Spare us, we beg you!"
Another intruder joined in, his voice quivering, "We were misled by Lord Lewis. We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into. We're just pawns in his game. Please show mercy!"
The third intruder, his voice barely above a whisper, added, "We have families, loved ones who depend on us. Please, have mercy on us. We promise we won't cause any more trouble."
Yuan's expression remained stoic as he listened to their pleas. He looked at them with cold, unyielding eyes and replied, "You had your chance to reconsider before. But you chose to invade our territory and threaten our lives. You lost that chance."
With a swift motion, Yuan raised his sword, the 'Empyreal Oblivion,' gleaming in the light. He struck down the first intruder, his body collapsing to the ground, lifeless. The other two intruders watched in horror, their eyes widening as they realized the gravity of their situation.
The intruder's eyes widened with terror as Yuan swung his sword, severing the man's head from his body. Blood sprayed through the air, painting the room in a gruesome display.
The remaining two intruders watched in horror, their bodies trembling uncontrollably. One of them managed to stammer, "Please... reconsider... we beg you... spare our lives..."
Yuan's gaze hardened, his voice resolute, "There is no room for mercy. You chose to threaten our family, and now you must face the consequences."
Yuan turned his attention to the second intruder, his gaze piercing and merciless. "You dared to have thoughts about my wives," he stated, his voice dripping with contempt. "You underestimated us, and for that, you will pay the price."
Without hesitation, Yuan swiftly dispatched the second intruder, his blade cutting through flesh and bone with deadly precision. The intruder's lifeless body crumpled to the ground.
Lily, Anna, Grace, Emma, and Xi Meili, standing by Yuan's side, looked at the remaining intruder with mocking smiles. "Where is your arrogance now?" Lily taunted, her voice filled with satisfaction. "You thought you could challenge us, but look at you. Pathetic."
Anna joined in, her voice laced with scorn. "You dared to threaten us, to think you could escape the consequences. It seems your arrogance has turned to dust."
Grace's voice echoed with a cold edge. "You should have known better than to mess with us. Now, your fate is sealed."
Emma's eyes gleamed with a mixture of amusement and disdain. "You thought you were powerful, but in the face of true strength, you crumbled like a fragile twig."
Xi Meili, her innocent face now wearing a mischievous smile, added her own taunt. "You thought you could challenge hubby and us? How foolish."
The last intruder, his body trembling, realized the true extent of their power. His fate was sealed, and there was no escape. With a final tremor of fear, he collapsed to his knees, knowing that his life would soon meet its end.
His eyes brimming with tears, pleaded one last time, "We're sorry... we didn't know... please, have mercy..."
Yuan's expression remained unchanged as he raised his sword. With a swift strike, he ended the last intruder's life, leaving behind only the echoes of his final cries.
Silence filled the room as the lifeless bodies of the intruders lay scattered on the ground, their pleas for mercy forever silenced. Yuan and his wives stood tall, their resolve unshaken, a stark reminder of the consequences that awaited those who dared to threaten their family.
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