I Made Up Forbidden Spells, and They Actually Worked?

Despite his surprise, Dean Bruce understood that time was of the essence, and they needed to leave quickly.

If that's the case, why not just capture the man right now?

Whether it's a covert abduction or a forced one, the result would be the same!

As the fire and the wooden cage dissipated, Apollon Joy's startled cry caught Dean Bruce's attention, surprising him.

"Big brother, why... why are you with Terrynas? Weren't we ambushed together?" Apollon Joy's voice was full of confusion, his face marked with disbelief. "Could it be... that everything was your scheme?"

The man, addressed as "big brother," remained calm. He glanced over Apollon Joy with a faint smile and said softly, "If I hadn't stayed behind, how could I have tracked your movements? How else could I ambush you?"

"What?" Apollon Joy frowned, shaking his head. "I don't believe it. We've been brothers for so many years—how could you ever do something like this?"

"Big brother, were you threatened by someone else?"

The man paid no heed to Apollon Joy's words and instead turned his gaze to Dean Bruce. With a cool demeanor, he said, "You, sir, are not from the Empire of Lane Cloud. Why involve yourself in this mess? If you leave now, I'll pretend nothing ever happened and let you go freely."

"Let me leave?" Dean Bruce chuckled. "I'd like to see what you can do if I choose not to leave."

"Such arrogance!" Terrynas Gold snapped angrily. "His Highness offers you mercy, and you dare be this insolent? Attack! Capture both of them for me!"

"Second Prince, we've searched for you for a long time, but who would have thought you'd walk right into our hands today? Don't blame us for showing no mercy! Get him!"

With a wave of Terrynas Gold's hand, dozens of servants brandished their swords and charged at Dean Bruce. Several mages also raised their staves, chanting incantations as magical energy swirled through the air.

Sensing this, Dean Bruce wasn't about to give them the chance to cast their spells. Not bothering to cast his own, he focused his thoughts, activating the Thunder Flash scroll.

Crackling—

In an instant, a deafening rumble of thunder echoed, and the mages chanting spells were struck by bolts of lightning. Their bodies trembled violently before collapsing to the ground.

The sight made Terrynas Gold's face darken with shock. "You can cast spells instantly? I underestimated you!"

"Your Highness, you go after the second prince. I'll deal with this intruder!"

As soon as Terrynas Gold finished speaking, he twisted his wrist, and a dagger slipped into his hand. He kicked off the ground with the agility of an arrow shot from a bow, instantly closing the distance to Dean Bruce, even ahead of the other servants.

Swoosh—

The dagger sliced through the air, gleaming coldly. Dean Bruce couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

Fortunately, with his tenfold magical perception, Dean Bruce was able to cast high-level spells instantly. He quickly activated Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain, transforming his body into something as solid as stone.

Clang!

The sharp dagger struck Dean Bruce's neck, but it was as if it had hit solid rock. A crisp sound rang out, and Terrynas Gold was thrown back by the force of the rebound, stumbling several steps. His eyes were filled with shock as he looked at Dean Bruce.

"That magic wave... it's definitely a high-level spell! You can even cast high-level spells instantly?" His pupils contracted sharply, and Terrynas Gold immediately shouted, "We're under attack! Reinforcements, now!"

Terrynas Gold did not attack again but instead commanded his men to form a circle, surrounding Dean Bruce.

For someone capable of casting high-level spells instantaneously, their strength couldn't be underestimated. Terrynas didn't have the confidence to win, so he refrained from launching another attack.

This made Dean Bruce frown slightly. Most of his magic was defensive and geared toward counter-attacks. If Terrynas Gold didn't initiate another assault, he wouldn't have many opportunities to strike.

The man cast another glance at Dean Bruce and said, "Your strength is indeed impressive, but the Pur-cloud Imperial Capital has many powerful figures. If you leave now, we can pretend nothing happened. Once the hidden masters from the palace arrive, you won't be able to escape, no matter how strong you are!"

Dean Bruce didn't take the man's words lightly.

He was right. No matter how weak an empire might be, it would surely have powerful archmages, or even Saint-level mages, who rarely showed themselves.

If the fight dragged on and attracted such figures, he would indeed struggle to resist.

Dean Bruce wasn't about to flee in haste, so he quickly shifted to a mindset of ending this quickly.

After scanning the area to ensure Apollon Joy wasn't under immediate threat, Dean Bruce decided to stop holding back. With a mere thought, he activated the Blue Shadow Ring's ability and summoned his clones.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

One clone dashed forward, grabbed Apollon Joy, and swiftly flew away, while the other two remained perfectly still.

"He ran?"

"Your Highness, should we pursue or not?"

Terrynas Gold quickly turned toward the man for guidance, completely disregarding the two clones left behind.

In their eyes, the two clones were mere decoys. The figure taking Apollon Joy away must be Dean Bruce's real body.

The man shook his head and said, "No need to chase. Even if Apollon isn't dead, he won't be able to make it back to the border anytime soon. It won't affect our plan."

After a brief pause, the man continued, "Strengthen the defenses. We must make sure Apollon can't return to the border. As for the rest, you don't need to worry about it."

As he spoke, the man and Terrynas Joy approached the two remaining clones, marveling, "That man's skills are impressive. He can cast multiple spells instantly, and even this clone magic is exceptional. They look exactly like real people!"

"Your Highness, that man's identity is mysterious. I think we should increase our precautions," Terrynas Gold remarked cautiously.

"It's not just him. The elders of the Magic Guild have arrived in the past few days. If this continues, I fear... these outsiders might interfere with our plans."

Terrynas Gold spoke softly, "We could just lock down the capital. With our current strength, no one would be able to stand against us!"

"No rush," the man replied calmly. "I don't want to inherit the throne that easily. Don't concern yourself with this. Just focus on what I told you to do earlier."

As the man turned to leave, Dean Bruce decided not to hide any longer. His eyes narrowed, and with a surge of wind beneath his feet, he cast Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain, propelling himself forward with lightning speed. In an instant, he grabbed the man's arm and soared into the sky. Before anyone could react, he had already flown over ten yards away from the courtyard.

It was only then that Terrynas Gold snapped out of his shock, his face twisting with rage. He leaped into the air, chasing after Dean Bruce.

Earlier, he had hesitated to attack because he wasn't confident in victory. But now that the crown prince had been captured, if he didn't act, he would be blamed for failing to protect him.

However, would Dean Bruce really give him the chance to pursue?

As soon as Terrynas Gold jumped into the air, Dean Bruce tore two magical scrolls without hesitation. In a flash, icy cold air gathered, forming a dozen massive ice pillars that shot toward Terrynas Gold like a tidal wave. m _vl _em _p _yr only

Not only that, but lightning crackled and exploded, creating an electric net that combined with the ice pillars, leaving Terrynas Gold with no room to maneuver. The lightning hit him first, paralyzing him.

In the next moment, countless ice pillars struck his body. Although they were low-level spells and couldn't inflict serious damage, the freezing cold and lightning together immobilized him, forcing him to the ground.

By the time Terrynas Gold managed to rise again, Dean Bruce had already disappeared into the distance with the crown prince.

The nearby servants quickly rushed out of the courtyard. They dared not remain, fearing that in Terrynas Gold's rage, he might kill them in a fit of anger, resulting in needless deaths.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

The sound of air splitting followed as the palace's hidden elites finally arrived. Each one had flowing white hair and exuded an overwhelming presence.

Unfortunately for them, Dean Bruce, with the speed granted by Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain, moved at a terrifying pace. It was as if he flew, swiftly escaping the vicinity of the palace and carrying the unconscious crown prince back to the inn.

His clones, still under his control, returned as well.

In fact, Dean Bruce's speed was so great that he arrived even before Shelly William and Nicholas William, who had left earlier.

However, upon entering the inn, Dean Bruce noticed that the innkeeper was nowhere to be found.

From their previous interactions, he knew the innkeeper had no significant abilities and was generally reluctant to leave her inn. The fact that she was absent now was a clear sign that something was amiss.

But now wasn't the time to worry about the innkeeper.

Dean Bruce tossed the unconscious crown prince onto the floor and turned to the still-stunned Apollon Joy. "Stop standing there in a daze. Check and see—is this your brother? If it is, then it confirms that everything happening in the Pur-cloud Imperial Capital is part of a scheme devised by your brother and sister!"