Seduced the Doomed Villain (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 99

The final event of the New Year Festival—the Houya Festival—began in the deep night, fully enveloped in darkness.

The imperial palace’s rear garden was already packed with nobles, their hearts brimming with excitement as they awaited the last celebration.

Nor was that all—outside the palace, commoners fought fiercely, even scrambling over one another, to secure the best spots.

The enchanting spectacle of magic illuminating the night sky was visible from virtually anywhere, even across borders into other kingdoms, yet due to human psychology, people preferred elevated vantage points like the palace grounds, believing the view must surely be better from such heights.

This was also a unique custom of the Graham Empire to welcome the new year.

When the imperial magic unleashed lavish fireworks, that moment would simultaneously mark both the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.

Among the nobles, some gathered in small groups to enjoy champagne, while others swayed lightly to the soft melodies of the orchestra, dancing gently.

Inside and outside the palace, the entire area was transformed into a festival ground.

Beneath the cheerful laughter of those casting off a year’s worries and embracing the new year, someone moved secretly, concealing their true intentions.

“What? Now?!”

Nathan, who had stepped outside the palace to escape the noisy atmosphere, frowned deeply.

He had carelessly draped his stuffy formal jacket over his shoulders and now squatted against the wall with his sleeves rolled up, slouching in a rough posture.

He looked up at the man standing above him, who gazed down with a dry, indifferent stare.

The man exuded no presence whatsoever—so completely did he suppress all signs of his existence that if one closed their eyes, they’d feel as though no one was there at all.

“Yes, sir. You’ve been ordered to depart immediately for the northwest.”

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