Game’s Dogma
Chapter 223: Taoist

Chapter 223: Taoist

When Drako Yau opened his eyes again, everything was over. He took in a deep breath and suppressed the yin-yang symbol within him.

The Eight Diagrams and the yin-yang symbol within him were created using Cryoflame Styles powers. Every time the yin-yang symbol spun, itd suck in his internal forces, turn them into usable forces by neutralising the two elements opposing natures, and spread it throughout his body via the Eight Diagrams.

However, with how quickly it was spinning, it wasnt possible to make it stop right away. He could only gradually slow it down, and soon his eyes were crystal clear once again.

Drako Yau didnt have the time to thinkbecause across the table sat a man. He was slim, almost skinny, and his white beard reached his chest. Although he didnt look old and had the appearance of a middle-aged man, Drako Yau sensed that he was of age. His eyes radiated a glow that only belonged to those who had gone through ordeals and the trials of time. Everywhere his sights landed, time seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye.

Drako Yau regained his composure, but not without shuddering within. He had a strong way of the heart and had initial accomplishments with Cryoflame Style, yet he was easily affected by the man just by looking into his eyes.

Just how powerful is this man? Hes no weaker than Fatty the Castellan! Wait Castellan?

Drako Yau then looked around him; everything looked exactly the same as the Castellans residence.

He must have a resolute way of the heart to have recovered so quickly. The man also commended Drako Yau in his mind. His field of mastery was mental forces. Just by sweeping his gaze across his targets, they would fall prey to his illusions without knowing it, and ordinary people would be struck with illusions even without him actively casting any skills.

Young man, lets talk.

Drako Yau looked at the man vigilantly, his mouth remaining shut while observing his surroundings. If the man wanted him dead, there was no way out; the man was a hundred times more powerful than he was.

Seeing Drako Yaus cautious look, the man smiled. Dont be nervous, I wont do anything to you. Youve probably guessed it already. Thats right, Im the Castellan of Empyreon, you can call me Taoist.

Drako Yau nodded without replying, and his gaze remained just as vigilant.

Taoist sighed and continued, Ive sent everyone who attacked you to jail. Though you didnt die, Old Florist next to you did. All those involved are sentenced to jail for a month, offline time excluded. As for those whose attacks landed on you and Old Florist, Ill sentence them to death by beheading.

Drako Yau still kept his mouth shut, but deep down he had nothing to complain about. Death by beheading was a serious penalty that lowered a players level by 5 and applied a permanent 20 attribute point penalty to all four attributes. Any player who was beheaded didnt have much of a choice apart from starting a new character.

Why? Drako Yau finally asked. He wasnt sure why the Castellan was favouring him so much. According to the system rules, players who didnt land a hit wouldnt be sent to jail, and those who did would at most be sentenced to jail for a while. It didnt warrant the use of death sentences.

Taoist blinked, his eyes turning from that of an ageing old man to a sly youth. He said, Im investing. Young man, you have unlimited potential, while Ive reached my apex and can no longer become stronger. As time passes by, Ill only become weaker, and in a world where the strong prey on the weak, Ill eventually be replaced.

Taoist sounded annoyed. Passage of time was every living beings enemythey couldnt resist, nor was there a way to resist. Soon, he calmed himself down and continued, Also, I have to keep them under check. Theyve gone overboard by taking advantage of the systems rules loopholes, but this doesnt mean such actions are tolerated. This is utter disrespect towards the Dominator. I have every reason to impose heavy punishments.

Drako Yau nodded. Thank you. There is one thing I wish to ask. Before Taoist could answer him, he continued, Whos behind this ambush?

Teleported by Taoist, Drako Yau silently left Empyreon and returned to Yoda.

Meanwhile, Empyreon was in an uproar; the Castellans announcement on the assailants punishment was way too harsh. Five hundred players were sentenced to jail for a month, and over five hundred others were sentenced to death by beheading. It took three whole days just to behead them all!

The verdict shocked everyone. Players from Empyreon spammed the forum to show their disapproval towards the verdict, believing that it was an error.

Much to everyones surprise, the Real World official account published a post to explain the verdict and pinned it to the forum. 

It read, This is not a minor brawl between players. A planned ambush to kill a player, while not violating the system rules, is a blatant challenge to the citys law and system to prohibit killing within the city. Real World condemns all assailants and will impose harsher punishments if similar incidents arise in the future.

This time, everyone who was mad immediately shut their mouths; even the game officials had responded already.

Not that this had anything to do with Drako Yau though. He wasnt in a hurry to return home but instead headed for the Mercenary Guild. Suddenly, he received a message from Zephyrwolf.

Boss, Empyreal Spires Chau Yu wants to speak with you.

In Empyreal Spire, Chau Yu sat alone in the conference room after he sent everyone away. Silently, he sat in the guild master seat, his eyes closed as he slowly waved the feather fan in his hand.

You have received a call request from ???. Accept?

Chau Yu opened his eyes and accepted the call. A 3D hologram projected from his phone gradually focused to form a crystal clear hologram of a fiery red mask.

Its not me, Chau Yu said right away, but Masks response was all the more surprising.

I know.

Chau Yu thought about all possibilities in his head at lightning speed. In fact, he had found it a bit strange that Mask could call him so quickly after he contacted Zephyrwolf. As Mask had killed players as well, he should also be sentenced to jail for at least a week but here he was, meaning he wasnt penalised.

Mask also answered confidently that he knew the assailant wasnt Chau Yu. In that case, everything made sense.

The Castellan told you? Chau Yu asked.

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