CHAPTER 775: CHAPTER 477: SOLITARY ISLAND, HELLFIRE

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The Hua Sha banquet finally began.

The location was a solitary island, atop which sat a grand ancient castle.

This castle was extremely famous in the world and possessed a distinct magical allure.

Because it was called Hellfire.

"Hellfire..." Sui Yi had only learned of the banquet’s venue last night because its location had not been disclosed earlier, probably for security reasons.

Upon finding out, she felt strange, a somewhat uneasy feeling.

Perhaps it was because of the name.

She had also looked up information about Hellfire Castle, but online there were only various novels about Hellfire, which had nothing to do with the castle on the sea island outside London along the Thames River.

"It’s Hellfire, for people of the Bright World, its terror and legends date back hundreds of years. With generations passing, its stories have fragmented. For those in the Dark World, there’s no need to transmit its information online, so it was erased."

In the car, Gao Fei was driving, Ye Zixu in the passenger seat, and Sui Yi in the back, with no one else.

They were now heading to the port to take a special ferry there.

Naturally, those attending this banquet were people who could afford luxury yachts, including Sui Yi who could also afford one. But, not all attendees were from within the United Kingdom, so that wouldn’t be quite appropriate. There were also private planes going directly to the island, but a significant number of people wouldn’t choose this method.

Because the ferry allowed them to meet other guests in advance.

The Hua Sha banquet was an event of extremely high standards, and its purpose was naturally not just to dine and drink. Being able to get acquainted or be with acquaintances before the banquet was beneficial for them to perform well during the event.

Of course, it was also related to the current political climate.

The theme of the banquet was not yet clear, and everyone had their own secrets. Except for those of the highest status... most people opted for the ferry.

Now they were in the car.

Sui Yi represented Sui Tang Square, the siblings Cao Yu and Cao Ling represented the Cao Family, and the Duke’s Mansion stayed as the Duke’s Mansion. The three parties today tactfully kept to themselves.

Because they each represented their respective interests.

If they were to mix rashly, it could give others the wrong impression, such as... they had already formed an alliance.

However, with the video on in the car, the siblings Cao Yu and Cao Ling, along with the Duke and Duchess, Chark, and Xius, were all included.

Right, that Xiluo and Mu Sang were also accompanying...

Sui Yi noticed that the Duke’s Mansion had brought few bodyguards. Did they feel safe? No, rather the opposite. Cao Qijun had two young stern women with her, Losar was accompanied by a middle-aged man... Xius and Chark together, Xiluo with Mu Sang together. Whether those two young stern women referred to respectively as Eleven and Twelve, or that middle-aged man referred to as One, or Xius with Xiluo, all were exceedingly strong figures.

At least this ONE... was someone Sui Yi couldn’t quite figure out.

Eleven and Twelve were somewhat easier to deal with... probably also B-level masters.

It seemed that Hellfire Castle still made the cautious Losar alert, otherwise he would not have such a scale of bodyguards.

Of course, you might ask, if so, why did he still bring his own son?

The one who just spoke was Mu Sang, who, while applying nail polish, began telling the story of Hellfire Castle.

"It’s said that hundreds of years ago, it’s not exactly clear because there were several incidents since then. The most famous was the first lord of the castle, known as the Hell Prince Florence. This prince, who fought alongside that epoch’s emperor to conquer the realm, was the Commander of the Military Department at the time. After conquering the land... in your Chinese terms, well-fed and given to lust, he sought the emperor’s throne."

Why does a perfectly good horror story sound like a decadent noble incestuous pornography when you tell it...?

Cao Ling quickly interrupted her, "Forgive my bluntness, Mu Sang, but that’s not how ’well-fed and given to lust’ should be used~"

"Anyway, the point is, it’s said that this prince coveted the then emperor’s wife, the queen, which could also be considered lust, then... Florence assaulted the emperor’s wife and even ignited a rebellion. That battle killed many. Ultimately, he was defeated, forced back to his own castle, and before the imperial army breached it, he burned himself to death inside. That fire raged fiercely, burning for three days and reducing everything to ashes. His family, many of his men, and those servants, none escaped and all perished in it... The troops of the empire who arrived saw those flames, like a giant fiery devil, extremely terrifying, many returned with mental illnesses and perished in despair, the number reaching thousands..."