Reincarnated as incubus: I didn't mean to seduce you!

Elanna spread out the map, pointing to the border areas, and said, "Lily, there is some knowledge that you won't find in textbooks... Take a look at this map, do you sense anything wrong?"

This map was the one Elanna had left with Kael. Lily glanced at it, and after a moment's hesitation, said, "Is it because we are too close to Orean?"

Elanna nodded and smiled, "Compared to the Sanctified Briania they rely on, the Orean Independent Kingdom is much closer to the Yibel Federation. Being adjacent to us means they feel the threat from the Federation every moment."

"And to develop, the Federation definitely won't give up their geographical advantage. They will drain all the surrounding areas that could bring them benefits..."

"Lily, you might have heard this saying: in the same era, it is impossible for two countries to simultaneously hold top-tier positions in economy, culture, and military power."

"When one power's strength expands to an extremely high degree, whether they like it or not, the neighboring countries will vote with their feet."

"For a top-tier nation to emerge, it must absorb the world's nutrients. But in this era, no truly top-tier nation has emerged yet. The Yibel Federation and Sanctified Briania both have the corresponding potential."

"However, Sanctified Briania is too far, and the Yibel Federation is too close. If we're not careful, who can guarantee that they won't be swallowed by us?"

"Rather than waiting silently for us to grow stronger, it might be better for them to seek support from another great nation. At least with external resources, their country can develop. If worse comes to worst and they lie flat, it's not as if we will annihilate their entire race, right?"

Lily thought for a moment and agreed with Elanna. Being a vassal to Sanctified Briania seemed undignified, but in reality, besides losing some pride, they didn't suffer any real losses. Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

It could even be said that they merely stood on the same side as their ally, using such rhetoric to cover up their subservience.

But regardless, the benefits were real and tangible, and because of that, they would firmly stand by Sanctified Briania.

Understanding this, she looked toward Kael.

Kael nodded, agreeing with Elanna's assessment.

At that moment, a sudden explosion sounded, and several twisted beams of light flew directly toward the carriage, targeting the carriage carrying the high-ranking mages.

But faster than those beams was a protective barrier that expanded out and covered the surrounding area.

The old mage who had previously withstood a direct attack from the Muxue Castle's defensive tower without injury glared into the distance.

"I might not withstand the tower's attack, but do you think I can't handle you lot!?"

The magical attacks that surged towards them were instantly blocked by the barrier the old mage cast.

However, at that moment, two more beams of light shot out, faster than before, hitting the damaged section of the barrier consecutively.

Accompanied by an unsettling noise, the barrier shattered in an instant.

Kael glanced over, opened his palm, and blew gently towards his hand. An invisible force pulled a scroll to unfurl above the entire party.

The Life Treasury, which Kael had spent days refilling, activated its power, its twisted light and shadows floating above the scroll.

In terms of defense, he couldn't compare to the old mage who had studied protection for years, but he could instantly activate Protection Divine Skill!

Just as the barrier activated, it provided the old mage with a moment of reprieve. The next moment, a new barrier arose. Kael, separated by a carriage, nodded and smiled at the old mage:

"Master Spencer, your skills are indeed superior. We young ones eagerly watched and couldn't help but interfere. Please don't take offense."

The old mage gave a gratifying smile to Kael. Who had told him before that Kael, the Mixed Blood Incubus, was utterly wicked?

Looking at this child now, he found him quite endearing. It's a pity, why did he have to be Luxius' student, that useless man?

The attack was very strong.

Kael didn't even need to look to know it was a technique used by those of the "Spell Breaker" profession.

Spell Breakers were essentially specialized mages. It could almost be said that this profession was created specifically to counter mages from the start.

Of course, the most important thing was the origin of the force that shaped them...

It just so happened to be Sanctified Briania, whose relationship with the Yibel Federation was becoming increasingly tense.

The most famous among them was the Heretic Inquisition, because almost every high-level profession, once developed to a certain extent, would more or less involve some kind of spellcasting ability.

To effectively deal with enemies, the Spell Breaker profession was created in this world.

The diplomatic mission acted quickly. The moment they detected the enemy's attack, knights surged forward and soon captured those who initiated the attack.

With a dozen enemies in tow back to the battlefield, Luxius finally ceased the spell he had been holding, looked at the Spell Breakers with an amused, half-smiling expression, then turned to the serious-faced Halfling and Gnome, saying: