“Ho, hoho…”

Xu Jiaqi took a step back instinctively. Even Arcas, with his huge and muscular build, was shivering from the suffocating murderous intent that Ellie was giving off.

‘This… this is… ridiculous…’

This was just a game. Compared to other players, the members of Black Dragon Order had a much lighter conception about the game Athenae. Whether it was the Empress, or the other people inside the game, they only thought of them as artificial intelligence at best. However, the murderous intent that Ellie, an NPC, was giving off right now was enough to scare them, who were players, until they were shivering.

Ellie’s bright and alluring eyes were currently sharp, her expression similar to that of a snake staring at its prey, and was very terrifying. Her cold and aloof voice, and even her posture when holding the sword were all overflowing with dignity and grace. Just by standing there, it was enough to show them how unapproachable she was. On top of that, Ellie was already seething with anger. The problem was that they could not find a gap in her stance, despite her overflowing rage.

Then, the notifications rang for the members of the Black Dragon Order.

[Sword Emperor Ellie’s murderous intent has restricted your airways.]

[All of your stats have decreased by 15%.]

[Your physical and magical defenses have decreased by 15%.]

[Your chances of successfully landing an attack has decreased by 40%.]

[Your skill cooldown has increased by ...