21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 588 - 584 - : The Palace of Ghostly Spirit (Seeking Subscriptions, Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The carriage swiftly brought Chen Yu and his wife to Hampton Court, where Queen Mary's banquet was being held, stopping at the entrance of the palace.

Stepping down from the carriage, Chen Yu and Hiromi naturally found their gazes drawn to the ancient palace before them.

The brick-red palace was ablaze with lights at the moment, and the sounds of laughter and music from the banquet were streaming out from one window after another. Clearly, a luxurious and hedonistic banquet was in full swing inside, making anyone who heard the laughter envious.

Nelson's coachman and servant, both soldiers of steadfast will disguised by his orders, were at this moment somewhat restless and dazed, as if their minds had been captivated by the sounds of revelry, eager to enter the palace and join the indulgent throng.

However, just as they could not help but step forward, a light cough like thunder startled them awake. After breaking out in a cold sweat, they immediately regarded the palace before them as if it were a nest of snakes and scorpions, instinctively retreating several steps back. If it weren't for their sense of honor as members of the Royal Navy, they might have turned and fled.

While the coachman and servant were frightened, Chen Yu was also sizing up the palace, but through his eyes, the palace had taken on a different appearance.

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The originally brick-red walls had turned the color of blood, and the white stones had become piles of white bones. The once brightly lit palace was now shrouded in an ominous dark red light, giving off an ominous atmosphere.

What Chen Yu could see, Jounouchi Hiromi could naturally see as well, and the thought of experiencing a Victorian Era court banquet was instantly replaced by worry and tension.

Although she had become accustomed to all sorts of magical and bizarre sights after becoming a Blood Knight of Dragon-descent, none of what Hiromi had seen before could compare to this palace, except for the Inari God's Jingu. Especially the aura of ghostly spirits; it raised the hair on her back—an aspect not present in the Inari Jingu.

After all, no matter what, the Inari God is a benevolent god, and His Jingu could not possibly be as terrifying as this.

"Husband, do we really need to go in?" At the last moment, Jounouchi Hiromi couldn't help feeling apprehensive, as the true appearance of the palace had truly frightened her.

However, Chen Yu glanced at Jounouchi Hiromi and suddenly kissed her on the face.

"Oh! Husband, what are you doing?" Disturbed by Chen Yu's mischief, Jounouchi Hiromi naturally felt bashful, but when she regained her senses, she found that the palace had lost the terrifying impression it had given her before. Although it still emitted an aura of ghostly evil spirits, it was no longer as frightening.

Once she realized what had happened, Jounouchi Hiromi looked at Chen Yu in surprise, understanding the reason instantly, "Was I also influenced by this palace?"

"Those who cannot see through the palace will be lured by it, and those who can see through will be daunted by its horror. Only someone with enough strength to resist this terror can truly enter this palace," Chen Yu said with a serious expression as he nodded, instructing Jounouchi Hiromi, "No matter what, do not leave my side."

As he spoke, Chen Yu extended his arm to Jounouchi Hiromi, inviting her to link her arm with his, and together they approached the palace whose exterior glittered with gold while harboring a haunting horror within.

In the real world, this palace from the Tudor dynasty indeed could be described as splendid. The simple red brick Tudor archways, devoid of excessive decoration, nevertheless manifested the sternness and majestic aura of the palace. The delicate inner courtyards and exquisite artworks also betrayed the luxury and wealth of the British royal family at that time.

However, within this realm, the palace from the era of Henry VIII had been overtaken by evil spirits and monstrosities. The original stateliness and splendor had vanished, and the neatly manicured plants in what were once beautiful gardens had become distorted and strange. Though they still bore flowers, they exuded a stench of blood. Beneath these mutated plants lay piles of corpses.

The originally fine sculptures and decorations had undergone indescribable grotesque changes. At first glance, they might appear the same, but they now depicted scenes full of eeriness and distortion. The fountains did not spurt clear water but instead spewed foul-smelling blood plasma, and severed human heads floated in the pond.

"All these..." Witnessing the twisted and blood-stained scene before her, Jounouchi Hiromi sincerely felt her flesh creep.

Even though Chen Yu's Necromantic Space also contained blood pools and bone mountains accumulated from numerous skeletons and fresh blood, the ambiance here was entirely different, to the extent that even Jounouchi Hiromi, a Blood Knight, felt discomfort.

Seeing her reaction, Chen Yu placed his hand over her eyes to shut off her Dragon Eye's perception, "This is the power of Bloody Mary. If you're scared, then don't look."

With her vision obscured by Chen Yu, when Jounouchi Hiromi opened her eyes again, the eerie scene had reverted to a luxurious court festivity. She saw a throng of opulently dressed nobility merrily enjoying the various foods offered at the banquet, accompanied by the beautiful music played by the orchestra. Men and women were dancing gracefully, creating an atmosphere of extravagant pleasure.

Yet this very sight made Jounouchi Hiromi feel even more uncomfortable and nauseous, knowing that beneath this grandeur and luxury lay bloodshed and horror, it sent a chill down her spine.

But Jounouchi Hiromi still forced herself to open her Dragon Eye, viewing everything with her true vision. On one hand, she did not want to be distracted by the superficial opulence which could cloud her judgment, and on the other hand, she wanted to train her endurance.

If she couldn't even bear to witness these things, how would she fight bloody Mary should a conflict arise?

Even if, as Chen Yu said, her strength was infinitely close to that of a demigod, she was still a Legendary figure. Before the other party made a breakthrough, the gap in their power wouldn't be so grand. How could she let the mere influence of the environment sap her fighting spirit?

Perhaps sensing Jounouchi Hiromi's determination, Chen Yu did not say anything more. He simply cast several more enhancement spells on his wife before they entered the palace together.

After handing their invitations to the court attendants at the entrance—these puppets cloaked in human skin—they were led into the banquet hall by Chen Yu and his wife, and finally, they saw their target. Reclining leisurely on an ornate lounge chair in the banquet hall, with a look of utter boredom on her face as she surveyed the festivities, was a noblewoman who was also the owner of the palace, Queen Mary.