“Where is this…”

 

The mirror image of the mansion, an inverted “tower.”

 

It’s also a circular structure with layers, but here it completely violates the laws of physics. A six-layer hollow tower stands like an inverted cone, inserted into the ground.

 

And where Violet is located is right under this “tower,” on the bottom floor with the only room.

 

Even the concept of “room” doesn’t really apply here. It’s just a rectangular depression directly dug out of the ground, several meters long, wide, and deep.

 

The mirror world is quiet, as if no vampires are lingering inside.

 

The invisibility effect added by the 【Chameleon Cloak】 has disappeared, as if it was attacked by some defense mechanism while traversing space.

 

The intensity is acceptable, at least it’s at the level of legendary, but it’s far from breaking through the passive defense of the 【Feather Robe Graria】.

 

On the other hand, the reaction of the 【Blood of Dawn】 has become unusually intense, almost giving Violet the illusion of wanting to release it.

 

Following the guidance of the brooch, Violet turned her head and found the only thing placed in this depressed underground chamber.

 

A coffin.

 

A coffin made of crystal.

 

Casually pushing open the coffin lid, what came into view was a delicate face that Violet was quite familiar with.

 

“Lilya?!”

 

Subconsciously, she let out a low exclamation, but soon, she realized that something was wrong.

 

The princess had no reason to appear here.

 

Ignoring the fact that the Shadow Guards were protecting her, just based on the legends that three of them resided in the Mingluan Hall, vampires couldn’t silently bring Lilya, who was protected layer by layer, here.

 

Not to mention that Lilya herself possessed a considerable number of cards and formidable strength.

 

So, what is this exactly…

 

Reaching out, she pinched the closed-eyed face of the blue-haired girl lying in the crystal coffin and tried patting somewhere with fullness. It must be said that the smooth and elastic feeling was identical to the real thing. If relying solely on the naked eye, it would probably be impossible to distinguish any difference.

 

However, Violet was not puzzled.

 

“Information detection.”

 

Familiar radiance flowed through, bringing countless pieces of information to the black-haired girl.

 

I see…

 

This long dress-wearing “Lilya” lying in the coffin like Sleeping Beauty is a mirror image.

 

Exquisitely crafted, almost indistinguishable from the original, a perfect replica.

 

However, this mirror image is not complete, just like the mirror shadow left by the vampire Duke Aphra Constantius in the Forgotten Land. It lacks any autonomous ability, merely a pure shadow.

 

How did the vampires create a mirror image of Lilya? Such a thing couldn’t be created out of thin air, it definitely required some closely related medium to the princess to accomplish.

 

It’s unlikely that Lilya willingly cooperated with this, so…

 

Is there a traitor among the princess’s close confidants?

 

And why would the vampires create such a thing?

 

Wait a moment.

 

The conversations overheard on the second floor of the mansion earlier…

 

That Julius did seem to mention something like “supporting Lilya and replacing her.”

 

Although it’s unclear when these people supported the princess, if “replace” is taken literally…

 

Could they be planning to use this mirror image to secretly replace the real Lilya?

 

Wow… what a bizarre and high-tech idea.

 

However, in this magical world, perhaps it’s really possible.

 

Maybe the vampires have truly mastered some forbidden magic that allows the mirror image to obey commands while fully acquiring the memories and surface personality of the replicated object, so…

 

Right, that’s why Julius wanted Lucine Constantius to help.

 

If the peak Princess Lucine is willing to intervene, without considering Violet’s situation, it is indeed possible to deceive everyone and replace Lilia at the right time.

 

That makes sense.

 

It’s almost certainly the ultimate plan of that fourth prince, Devitt Melchior, in collaboration with the vampires.

 

In other words, regardless of which heir ultimately wins, Devitt, allied with the vampires, can use this method to take advantage and become the ultimate beneficiary. That’s why he seems indifferent to everything.

 

As for why they didn’t directly replace the old king but chose to target the yet-to-be-crowned new king, there may be some hidden reasons.

 

However, one question is bothering Violet.

 

The “Wishing Spirit Treasure” that Julius used to impress the young princess, which was originally sought by the “Eternal Throne,” how did it suddenly end up in the hands of the vampires?

 

Was it stolen, or was there cooperation?

 

But does it really make sense for the forces of two different princes to cooperate at a time like this?

 

Or is it possible that there is more than one “Wishing Spirit Treasure”?

 

Ah, so annoying! What’s really going on here?

 

Violet is feeling a headache. The more she understands, the more she feels that everything about the struggle for the heir to the Human United Kingdom has some unseen hand manipulating behind the scenes, connecting many seemingly unbelievable things one by one.

 

Even now, Violet hasn’t figured out the other party’s purpose.

 

So, it leads to the most crucial question.

 

Who is the person who led her here with a hidden agenda?

 

That person is very likely the true mastermind, but how was he so sure that Violet could discover the secrets hidden here? Or was it really just a coincidence?

 

……………….

 

Alright, let’s first address the current issue.

 

After a moment of contemplation, Violet placed the restless “Blood of Dawn” in her hand on the chest of the Lilya mirror image.

 

She could feel that the brooch had been resonating and calling out to this body.

 

As soon as they made contact, the bat-shaped brooch instantly erupted in a strong blood-red light, completely enveloping the entire mirror image of the princess.

 

Wow… this feels like it could lead to some unpleasant associations.

 

Casually using a barrier to conceal the dazzling blood light, Violet looked around at the strange mirror-space, silently waiting for the outcome.

 

It seemed like the “Blood of Dawn” was absorbing some core power that made up this mirror image to achieve its own evolution.

 

Speaking of which, the “Blood of Dawn” was previously the core of the reflection in the Forgotten Land, which means these two are connected.

 

What will it become after this evolution?

 

After a few minutes, the blood light gradually dissipated.

 

When it reappeared, the mirror image had completely vanished into thin air, leaving only the bat-shaped brooch falling with a click into the crystal coffin. The aura it emitted was significantly stronger than before.

 

What’s more interesting is that the appearance of the brooch underwent subtle changes. Not only did the bat wings extend and curl upward, the overall design became more refined and agile, seeming to… increasingly resemble a real little bat.

 

Violet used her skills to investigate.

 

It still remains a Sacred-tier item, but the accompanying attributes have indeed increased. At the same time, the usage restriction has become more stringent, unexpectedly changing from a minimum level of 50 to 60.

 

Of course, only vampires can still use it.

 

This indicates that the grade of the “Blood of Dawn” is indeed evolving. After all, in the “Illusory World,” equipment at the Demigod-tier level requires at least level 80 to use, and some even higher.

 

The minimum usage level of the equipment is, to some extent, proof of its strength.

 

In addition to the “Blood of Dawn,” there is another item in the crystal coffin, which should originally have been inside that mirror image.

 

It’s a palm-sized, hand-knitted doll based on Lilya, and the craftsmanship is not particularly exquisite.

 

“What is this…”

 

Violet picked it up and examined it. It turned out to be an ordinary doll. Could this be the medium that makes up the mirror image?

 

But…

 

Just then, a piece of information suddenly entered Violet’s mind through the contract connection from Xiao Guang.

 

“Master, how is the situation on your end? It seems like something is happening outside. Many human soldiers are fighting each other, and in some places, large fires have ignited. What should I do?”