The Witcher: Elemental Lords

Generally, the nobles in the Imperial City look down on marquises from other regions. Even if they own a city, it doesn't matter if they are not in the Imperial City. They are born inferior, and there's nothing they can do about it.

However, when Dorle stood there, his aura overshadowed everyone else, as if the other three people among the four were ignored, and only he existed.

The Albis Mountains, where four level-seven magical beasts were killed one by one—this record alone was enough to scare everyone else.

Therefore, when George stood in front of Dorle, he couldn't help but say a few more words.

"In the many years since our empire was founded, the only one who could independently take down a territory is Marquis Dorle. Single-handedly defeating four level-seven magical beasts, it can be said that you are the strongest new marquis of our empire. Marquis Dorle, I hope you can manage your territory well in the future and continue to contribute to the prosperity of our empire."

The corner of Dorle's mouth twitched.

George noticed the twitch and knew he had said too much, so he smiled faintly and said, "Accept it."

Dorle took the item, didn't even look at it, and directly stuffed it into his storage ring.

Seeing Dorle's impatience, George smiled faintly, thinking to himself that he owed Dorle a lot, or he wouldn't have been able to ascend to the throne. He would just have to help him more in the future.

George went to the second person and also said some encouraging words.

Dorle looked at George; this guy had now grown into a qualified politician.

Emperor Yale stood beside him, nodding frequently. George had really grown up. His methods these past few days had been excellent, befitting the demeanor of a great emperor, just a little lacking in strength.

He shifted his gaze to Dorle. He felt that this little guy's strength had changed again. A few days ago, his power seemed somewhat imperfect, but now the power on Dorle's body seemed to be a bit more profound. He didn't know what was going on.

He had heard about the Glory Wizard Alliance, and they seemed to have some secret agreement with Dorle.

This was told to him by Ancestor Shallow Moon, while others were still in the dark.

The Glory Wizard Alliance and the Imperial Mage Corps were going to open a passage to other worlds, with the Glory Wizard Alliance as the main force and the Imperial Mage Corps as the auxiliary force. It would be held in five days. More than a dozen members of the imperial royal family would also go, including Daphne. He was thinking about whether he should let a few of them meet Dorle first, so they could have someone to look after them.

Dorle had a wizard tower and was extremely strong. Although Daphne also had a wizard tower provided by the empire, it was only level five and couldn't compare at all.

The investiture ceremony continued.

Before long, the investiture ceremony was over, and Emperor Yale stood up and said, "There will be a court banquet tonight. I hope everyone will come to participate. You can bring your children and friends, and you can also spread the word, but it is limited to counts and above."

He then turned to Dorle and Aisha, beckoned, and said, "George, you continue."

Dorle and Aisha were confused, but they still followed Emperor Yale to the back.

Dorle was full of doubts, but Aisha next to him was very happy. She also received a hereditary countship, not bad, not bad.

There are two types of titles: one that cannot be inherited and one that can be inherited.

Hereditary titles are generally given to those who have made great contributions to the empire, and the empire recognizes that the title can benefit future generations.

Non-hereditary titles are given when merit is achieved, but the contribution is not enough, and it can only be used by the individual.

One hereditary title can be compared to ten non-hereditary titles.

So Aisha was very happy.

Walking out of the palace, the view suddenly widened a lot, and the suppressed mood also relaxed.

Emperor Yale turned around at this time and said, "The reason I called you two out is to introduce you to my youngest daughter, Daphne, and a few others who will be entering the secret realm."

Dorle was now curious about what the legendary imperial princess with extraordinary talent was like.

Dorle asked, "Your Majesty, how many people will participate in total?"

Emperor Yale thought for a moment and said, "In addition to the Imperial Mage Corps, the Glory Wizard Alliance, the three major academies, and recommendations from folk groups, as well as recommendations from various princes and dukes, there will be about three thousand people in total."

Dorle was shocked. So many people! So he asked again, "Is there a specific goal? It's impossible to just collect materials after entering."

The emperor turned to look at Dorle, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. "Smart. Although that space is shaped like a maze, there are many benefits inside. All kinds of materials used in ordinary times are secondary. The main thing is that there is a cavity deep in the maze. We need you to break that cavity, preferably destroy something inside. I don't know what it is specifically, but you will naturally understand when you see it."

Dorle blinked. Destroying something? That was new. Could it be that there was a seal or a wizard formation inside?

He nodded.

The emperor was on the warrior side and not familiar with wizard things. It was estimated that President Vasily would explain it at that time.

Passing through the backyard, the park, various covered bridges, pavilions, and towers, they soon came to the back courtyard.

After passing through most of the backyard, several wizard tower spires could be seen through the walls.

Dorle felt that the direction was towards there, so he silently looked in that direction.

Sure enough, after a while, after passing through a small door, they came to a huge courtyard where the ground was completely paved with marble bricks.

The small door seemed to be a barrier, isolating the inside and outside. Upon entering the small door, it was as if they had come to a new world.

The magical elements here were extremely rich, comparable to his own wizard tower.

On the marble ground, many people were sitting together, discussing something, while only one girl, alone, sat in a deserted corner, quietly cultivating.

The moment Emperor Yale appeared, the girl's gaze was like a spark in the darkness. She opened her eyes and suddenly stabbed over.

Her target was naturally Dorle and Aisha.

Dorle was observing his surroundings and suppressing his aura, and he hadn't sensed the surroundings.

When that gaze with a dangerous aura attacked, reaching three meters in front of him, he noticed it, then turned his gaze, and electric light flashed in his eyes.

The fastest wizardry to cast was naturally lightning. He used his comprehension of the True Meaning of Heavenly Thunder without thinking, and fiercely collided with the other party's Eye Strike.

There was a pop in the void, a flash of light, as if something had happened, yet as if nothing had happened.

The woman in the distance instantly closed her eyes, and Dorle also closed his eyes instantly.

Aisha was slightly displeased when she saw this.

Emperor Yale also sensed the situation around him. He looked at the woman in the distance, with a slight smile, and then looked at Dorle, with a strange look in his eyes. The two seemed to be evenly matched just now, but Dorle didn't seem to be prepared, so he should have had a slight advantage.

Daphne had indeed met an opponent.

He didn't quite understand the wizard world, but he knew the basic principles. The two had slightly collided with their mental strength, and it seemed that Daphne was a little careless.