Stop Hypnotizing Me, Antagonist Princess!

"Assassinating four Third Rank Transcendents in an instant, it must be a Sealed Object of at least level 2... But that doesn't make sense, a Sealed Object of this level requires at least a Third Rank to barely control it, how did he..."

Fourth Prince Joshua seemed not to be angry about his guards' injuries.

He didn't even bow his head to glance at them; his gaze stayed on the young man from beginning to end.

After all, no one knew better than him that the Heavenly Principle Church had personally stripped him of all the Divine-given factors within his body, even branding him as a God Forsaken, destroying his chances of ever becoming a Transcendent again.

Besides, that Felit guy must have deceived him.

Despite this lad still being alive, he had the nerve to come and tell him that he was dead.

Such treacherous intentions.

Next time, he will have the research institute terminate all cooperation with him.

Thinking this, a contemplative expression emerged on Fourth Prince Joshua's face.

But the onlooking students were unaware of the grudge between these few individuals.

Rather, many people let out exclamations of amazement upon seeing the boy's handsome and refined appearance.

"It's him!"

"Lynn senior? He... he's back?"

"Wasn't he said to have been stripped of his Divine-given factors, becoming an ordinary person? Why could he still use such a powerful Sealed Object just now?!"

"He returned to Glostit, could it be he wants to..."

The watching students suddenly began whispering among themselves.

In an instant, the previously silent hall erupted into noise.

However, at the center of the event, the instigator of all this, Lynn, and his sister Eleanor, perfectly ignored the reactions of those around them.

After crying for who knows how long, even the fabric on her chest had become wet, Eleanor finally slowly lifted her head, blinking her swollen eyes adorably at her brother.

"Gege, I thought... I thought I would never see you again..."

"What on Earth happened to you this past year?"

Seemingly having found her mainstay, Eleanor's previous defiance vanished, her voice even unconsciously took on a slightly coquettish tone of dependency.

Upon hearing this, Lynn reached out to wipe away the remaining tears at the corners of her eyes, then patted her little head: "When we get back home, brother will tell you everything."

"But right now, there are more important matters to deal with."

His voice suddenly turned cold, then, holding Eleanor in his embrace, he lifted his head and looked towards a spot not far off.

Feeling the boy's calm gaze, Eunice subconsciously averted her eyes, then realizing he was just a fallen dog from a ruined family, her face stiffened as she glared back at him.

On the other hand, the Fourth Prince did not flinch or dodge, resting his hands behind his back, he calmly stepped forward two paces.

"Lynn Bartleion, you've got some nerve," Joshua said with a smile, "Knowing someone wanted to assassinate this Prince, yet you dared to disable my four Transcendent guards in the open."

"According to the Imperial Code, you should be sentenced to death."

"Gege, let's go back first!" Realizing the gravity of the situation, a hint of a plea emerged in Eleanor's eyes, "Please don't conflict with them, I'm... I'm fine..."

"Just stand aside and watch."

Lynn patted her head again, shielding her behind him.

For the first "show" upon his return to the Imperial Capital, it had to be grand enough, ideally bringing about caution and fear from certain individuals.

"The Imperial Code?" Responding to the Fourth Prince's words, Lynn shook his head, "I thought His Highness Joshua was just a bookworm obsessed with heresy, I didn't expect you to be quite the comedian in this regard."

"Oh? How so?"

The Fourth Prince was not angered, but curious.

Lynn looked at him calmly: "If we're really discussing the Imperial Code, as the initiator of the 'Ruins Plan,' standing here talking to me so righteously... do you think you're worthy?"

He seemed to be insinuating something.

And at the moment he heard those four words, the composure and calm that Fourth Prince Joshua tried to maintain vanished in an instant.

A shock registered in his eyes, followed by a fleeting intent to kill.

He had thought this plan was only known by the Emperor, himself, and a very limited number of high-ranking individuals.

He had not expected that this fellow before him also had knowledge of it.

Had they been infiltrated internally?

Various suspicions flashed through Joshua's mind.

The atmosphere suddenly became oppressive, as if the next second would have the two sides fighting to the death.

Everyone was afraid to even breathe too loudly,

fearing that blood would soon splatter onto them.

Fortunately, a moment later, Lynn let out an enigmatic laugh, "Well, your Highness has a great father, so there is no helping it."

?!

At the sound of these words, a cold sweat broke out on the backs of the surrounding onlooking students.

Was this guy... implying something about the great Saint Laurent VI, Emperor Calderon?!

Was he seeking death?!

Everyone exchanged looks, with no one daring to interject at such a moment.

Moreover, since they hadn't received their master's permission to leave, they had no excuse to do so and had to stay, watching the "show" unfold with gritted teeth.

Clearly, no one could guess what the second son of the Bartleion family, returning after a year, intended to do.

"Brother..."

Eleanor timidly hid behind him.

Lynn gently squeezed her hand to comfort her.

After hearing his words, there was a brief silence before Fourth Prince Joshua revealed no anger as one might imagine, but instead took off his glasses and wiped them gently with the cloth of his sleeve, "In a sense, you are right."

"I have an impressive father, and you do not; that is the difference between us."

"So, what exactly do you want to do by crashing our party today and disrupting my dance with your sister, Lynn Bartleion?"

After putting his glasses back on, Fourth Prince Joshua regained his initial wisdom and calm.

"Although I find your Highness's earlier words contemptible, there are still times when we must invoke the law in public."

"I'm here today to ask your Highness to preside over a case and render me justice."

Lynn chuckled.

"You want me to render justice?" A flicker of surprise crossed the Fourth Prince's eyes, followed by a sneer, "You're quite the interesting fellow."

"Then go ahead, speak."

Upon hearing this, Lynn did not respond to him but instead turned his gaze to Eunice, who had been ignored by him from the onset.

Finally, he's looking at me... Feeling the ignominy of being disregarded, Eunice stood angrily, clenching her fists. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire

As a member of the Mosgla family, she had not anticipated that the Bartleion successor, who had already lost to her family in the struggle, could still pose with such a disdainful demeanor.

Who knew that as their gazes met, the black-haired youth would show a slightly eerie smile.

He then lightly clapped his hands.

In the next second, with a series of rapid and noisy footsteps, dozens of border servants, with dozens of individuals with sacks over their heads, flooded into the grand hall, instantly occupying a large portion of the space.

The students watching nearby subconsciously squeezed toward the walls, seemingly unwilling to share the room with these seemingly rugged fellows.

At Lynn's signal, the leader pushed a bound servant forward, then kicked them behind the knees, causing the one wearing the sack to drop to the ground with a wail.

Fourth Prince Joshua's eyes narrowed as he watched this scene, remaining silent.

"You disrespectful wretch... before I have you thrown out, get out of this hall immediately!"

Eunice suppressed her inner fury, her teeth clenched in anger, as she watched everything unfolding before her.

It was obvious that the guards and security had not appeared during such an explosive situation, having clearly been dealt with by these people.

Her brother Dalion had died at the hands of this man, and rumors suggested that he had even made connections with the Third Imperial Princess and Duke Tierus because of it.

This waste had somehow weathered into something formidable.

With sister Irina still at the border, it looked like she would have to have her family come to handle this matter.

Feeling an unexpected development, Eunice suddenly grew agitated.

However, Lynn showed no desire to converse with her from beginning to end.

He removed the sack from the person's head, and the somewhat aged face of a woman came into view of everyone present.

Looking at the tear-streaked face of Maria, the Chief Maid, Eunice suddenly had a bad premonition.

What is this guy... going to do?!