Of course, Kaxiu prefers delicious food to beauty.
Any dark creature in front of him, even if it can transform into the most beautiful and attractive woman in the world. For Kaxiu, the desire to eat must be greater than the desire to reproduce. Eating is the most important thing.
In the hall, the air exuded a faint fragrance, and the wall lamps shone brightly. Cassiarren stood with a group of nobles and councilors and chatted. One of the topics was about the royal family's rapier master.
Constantine once had a nickname called Holy Core Sword. His second disciple was Silver Core Sword Sass, the unlucky guy in the dark biological experiment field. The evil mother once pretended to be Sass for a period of time.
Successfully brought out Blood Ten, a member of the Gate organization, and subsequent events.
Next to Kashuu, the fifth Shadow Hunter Aaron also used a silver core sword. He was considered half a disciple of Constantine. From this point of view, this royal sword master was extraordinary, and he was able to train two Shadow Hunter-level disciples. According to Aaron, Constantine's strength was unfathomable, and he had walked out of his own path. However, he stopped taking action twenty years ago, and it was unknown what level of strength he was at now. I wonder if he can fight with the Holy Light Hunter
With Aaron's introduction, Kaxiu had a new understanding of Constantine's swordsmanship. The Silver Core Swordsmanship taught by Constantine focused on the blooming of the flower core. One flower core represented one blooming of the stabbing sword, and nine flower cores represented nine blooming of the stabbing sword. In other words, when a peak practitioner of the Silver Core Swordsmanship thrusts out a single blow, it is equivalent to nine consecutive attacks stacked!
In an instant, it pierced the enemy's chest, leaving nine clustered scars. Under the scars, the internal organs had already been chopped into rotten flesh by the sword. It could be said to be a one-hit kill.
Aaron himself could only make the Silver Core Sword bloom six times, but it was already one of his life-saving tricks. And his half-teacher, the rapier master Constantine, could guarantee that every rapier would bloom nine times as early as twenty years ago. Twenty years later, how is he now
Ten times? Twenty times? No one can tell.
This Master Constantine is also a top expert that the royal family has been supporting. He is considered as a foundation, and he is implicitly balancing the Dark Hunter Organization. Similarly, the Red Lebanese Parliament also has such experts. Otherwise, the Dark Hunter Organization would be the only one in power. It would have long been lawless and controlled the entire empire.
The seemingly stable three-way situation actually has all kinds of complicated relationships and dangerous confrontations in the dark. Kaxiu is not interested in these. He has no attachment to money, power, or enjoyment. He entered the era of return to improve his strength.
The reason why Kaxiu briefly understood the situation of the rapier master Constantine was because he suspected that he was practicing some special secret technique. Just like the black machine steward of the Red Lebanese Federation era, the death god Amos, who had encountered Kaxiu before, operating the three limits of the storm and rain of the cutting wire. The ancient secret technique they practiced was obviously not a secret martial art, but it had extremely powerful combat power and could even touch the power of spirit.
This made Kaxiu wonder if these special secret techniques were probably the prototypes of some powerful secret martial arts from ancient times. It was just that the overall framework was missing some parts, which made it unstable and had obvious side effects.
If I can study these special secret arts, I may be able to understand the process of how the ancient sages created secret martial arts from secret arts. And find the essence of secret martial arts from them, so that I can have a deeper understanding.
Kaxiu's mind turned, and he secretly guessed that the sword master Constantine had not made a move for twenty years, maybe it was a side effect of that special secret technique. If he had time, he might visit him once or twice.
Competing with top masters of every era and learning different special martial arts are among the few pleasures that Kaxiu has experienced in his journey back in time.
As he was thinking this, there was a sudden noise from the side of the hall.
Cast your gaze over there.
At the entrance of the passage, a man with a strong presence walked towards this side step by step. He was wearing a slim windbreaker, and his hands were wrapped in delicate goose down gloves. On the thumb of his right hand was a strange golden ring, the surface of which was shining, as if a golden snake made of liquid metal was rotating and climbing, forming a cycle.
This person is the head of the black agency who has arrived late.
Red hair, red eyebrows, and a temperament like a slowly burning flame.
All of a sudden, most of the attention of the entire Duke's banquet was drawn to him. Some people looked at him with admiration, worshipped him, and exclaimed in amazement.
Obviously, a large number of the noble councillors present, who could be called upper-class people, had never seen the Black Chief. Today's Duke Augustus's dinner was considered to be here. As the leader of the Dark Hunter Organization, the Black Chief's status in Florence was very high.
He is someone who can stand on equal footing with the king and the speaker.
However, the Black Chief was very low-key and usually only appeared in the supernatural world. He was also a workaholic, and most banquet requests were rejected. So, in fact, among the many distinguished guests present, only a handful had ever seen the Black Chief. And most of them had only met him once, and there were probably only two or three people who could talk to him.
In the magnificent hall, under many eyes.
Duke Augustus took the lead and went straight to greet them with a smile on his face, leading a small circle of other great councillors and nobles.
This was different from when he welcomed Casillas.
In front of the Black Agency Chief, Duke Augustus was extremely proactive, even directly bringing his small circle around the Black Agency Chief. The key is to make the other party feel his sincerity and respect. Sincerity is always the greatest killer move.
In fact, if you think about it, if the identity of the head of the Black Agency was replaced by the King of the Red Li Empire appearing at the banquet, it would be easy to understand. How could you bring the King to your circle to chat like a guest? It was just your own small circle who surrounded him with a smug look, and it would be good if they were not driven away.
The head of the Black Agency is also low-key and mysterious, and the power he holds is in the extraordinary world and the dark. Unlike the king, who is so ostentatious and prominent.
Otherwise, Duke Augustus would not dare to bring his own small circle with him. He would only dare to come alone and accompany the whole banquet.
On the carpet, at the entrance, several bigwigs of different statuses started chatting and exchanging pleasantries. In the corner, some younger people were chatting in low voices, constantly looking over there with envy. It seemed that what they saw was not a few people chatting, but the power that could change the world, the lofty and prominent status, and the demeanor of standing on the top of the mountain and commanding everything.
Many people fantasize in their hearts that if they can join this small circle one day in their life, even if they are the lowest and least important one, as long as they can say a word, it will be worth it.
Five minutes later, the silky orchestral instruments are still elegant and charming.
Kaxiu, Aaron, the Black Machine Chief, and Duke Augustus had left the hall and came to a pavilion that was like a balcony connected to the building. Here they could enjoy the moonlight and smell the fragrance of the garden.
The other nobles and councillors stayed behind, some poured themselves a glass of wine, and some took some fruits like cherries. The atmosphere suddenly relaxed, and some noble officials who had a good relationship with these people came forward and started chatting with them. For a while, the atmosphere of the banquet was quite lively and harmonious.
Half of the topics were about the arrival of the black machine leader.
Someone also asked why the head of the Black Agency came to the Duke's dinner
There was a councillor who was easy-going and said directly that the Black Chief came for Kashu. And the reason why the second Shadow Hunter attended the dinner was because of the invitation of the Black Chief. Because the new second Shadow Hunter was powerful, but very low-key.
Although he had led the treatment center and made great contributions not long ago, he had been hiding in the treatment center headquarters, neither communicating nor celebrating. The head of the Black Agency took the opportunity of the Duke of Augustus's dinner to invite him out for a chat.
As soon as the news came out, many distinguished guests started talking about it.
Some said Kashu was aloof and mysterious. Some said Kashu was so popular that the Black Director had to come in person to invite him. And many said that the director of the treatment center, who had just become a Shadow Hunter, had a promising future. He might soon replace the No. 1 Shadow Hunter, or even become the president of the Hunter Association, the Holy Light Hunter, or even the successor of this Black Director!
Suddenly, Kaxiu became a powerful and mysterious figure in the eyes of many people. Some graceful noble ladies and beautiful and gentle daughters of officials had strange looks in their eyes and showed signs of being ready to make a move.
This made the ninth princess Angela, who was resting on the sofa, feel a strong sense of crisis. Although she was fair-skinned and beautiful, and was very confident in her looks. And with the blessing of royal status, she was quite noble. But the young ladies at the banquet were not vegetarians, and they were definitely not good people.
If I don't take the initiative, I'm afraid I'll just end up eating dust.
Angela actually knew her identity very well. She was a political tool used by the royal family for marriage. She bound the strong men in the extraordinary world and tied them to the royal carriage. Angela herself also had her own considerations. Since the result was inevitable, why not choose a carriage that was luxurious enough? This was the most beneficial to her!
Originally, Angela chose the Lion King Soth, a genius seed who was trained by the royal family from childhood to adulthood to compete for the position of Shadow Hunter.
But unfortunately, the seed fell and Soth failed.
However, now there is another better seed. No, it can no longer be called a seed. As soon as Kashu became a Shadow Hunter, his ranking soared to number two and he became the director of the powerful institution, the Treatment Institute. And soon he made great contributions and was favored and appreciated by the head of the Black Agency.
As soon as the seed sprouted, it grew in the wind. In just a few breaths, it turned into a towering tree, providing shade for many people.
In Angela's eyes, this was more than just a carriage with luxurious carriages, it was clearly a house installed directly on the carriage.
"Bai Kui is a loner and his whereabouts are mysterious. This Duke Augustus banquet may be the only chance to contact him in the near future, I have to seize it..."
Angela pursed her red lips and clenched her white and tender hands slightly.
In a corner of the banquet hall, there is a square balcony pavilion protruding outwards.
Duke Augustus chatted with the three of them for a few words, and when Kashu and others talked about the internal affairs of the Dark Hunter Organization, he left tactfully.
Only Kaxiu and three others were left on the balcony.
The topic naturally gradually turned to the direction of the extraordinary world.
"Inside the Eclipse Society, there is a secular belief called the Moon God Cult. You'd better pay attention to it. It is a certain method of the Eclipse Society, a special method of cannibalism, which can gradually enhance the overall strength of the Eclipse Society..."
Kaxiu stood in front of the balcony railing, looking up at the twinkling stars in the dark night. The stars formed different patterns.
"The Moon God Cult..." The black chief frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "I understand. The Dark Hunters will follow up and deal with it in a while. By the way, when you were fighting the Lunar Eclipse Cult, did you see them use some special potions and suddenly burst into strength..."
Kaxiu slowly turned his head and looked at the black machine leader.
"Yes, there is a potion called Blood Moon, which seems to be used by dark creatures to heal injuries and improve their strength. Their leaders have used it..."
"Alas, there are more and more..." The Black Agency sighed: "The tentacles of the Gate Organization are getting longer and longer. In the past ten years, the most dangerous organization in the world has been too active, especially in our Red Lebanon Empire. The Gate Organization has traded with many dark creature groups and maintained contact..."
"I don't know what they are going to do."
The head of the Black Agency showed a worried look in his eyes. Even a person like him who was at the top of the world could not help but worry about the future. The head of the Black Agency always felt that there was an undercurrent surging in his heart, but he didn't know where to start.
He shook his head and changed the subject.
"Bai Kui, you led the treatment center to destroy the first northern branch of the Eclipse Society, and you have made great contributions. According to the internal regulations of the Dark Hunter Organization, rewards must be given according to merit. Tell me what reward you want, you can ask me..."
On the balcony, Kaxiu placed one hand on the cold railing and sniffed the fragrance of flowers and plants in the air. He said slowly, "I want to go into the organization's treasury and pick out a few handy items. This shouldn't be difficult. In addition, I may leave Florence for a while to integrate the branches of the treatment houses and hospitals throughout the empire..."
The corners of Kaxiu's mouth slowly curled up, and his blue eyes became deeper.
At the same time, thousands of miles away, in the northern region of the Hongli Empire.
Mirror Lake City, near the Alfama Mountains, Shire County.
In the darkness, on the plain near Mirror Lake.
Black figures marched rapidly at night. They were dressed in uniform, fierce and violent, with slightly red eyes. Each of them was extremely burly, like a moving black iron tower, casting a wide shadow. Under the moonlight, black totems could be seen crawling on the exposed skin of all the people.
It gives people a sense of uneasiness as if there is some evil spirit.
"stop!"
At the front of the team, a man in a black cloak suddenly raised his arm.
All the strong men stopped at the same time, like silent statues.
The cloaked man lowered his hood, revealing a strange half-white, half-red face. He looked into the distance, at the faint lights of Jinghu City.
The red mist on the right half of the face suddenly rolled violently like flames.
It seemed to outline an exaggerated evil laugh.
"Finally here..."
"We can now start the task that the dean has assigned to us..."