Chapter 1776: Slaughter

The sudden sound of gunfire shattered the elegance of the ball. The luxurious castle, once filled with extravagance, fine food, and wine, now rang with chaos, screams, and bloodshed. Amid it all, the band on stage continued to play graceful dance music, while the crowd frantically scrambled, ducking their heads and screaming. It had turned into a very different kind of dance. A figure, protected by bodyguards, ran upstairs—it was Smith, a member of the Sunset Empire's royal family. As royalty,...