If you put the people Alice least wants to see at the moment, then Lydia is probably in third place, and the dragon is estimated to be in second place. Because seeing them, although it means embarrassment and trouble, is not without a solution.

- At least you can escape.

Unfortunately, things often don't go our way. There were certain things that she couldn't dodge if she wanted to.

For example, the one who was curled up forty-seven and three-fifths of a foot away from her, about as tall as her, with long blond-red hair and eyes, and a black veil...... Female creatures.

Minnie.

Lady Minnie Mouse to be exact.

Seyustini had said that they had captured a noble pleasure ship yesterday and kidnapped the crew of it, and she didn't care much about the news, but she didn't expect this inconspicuous detail to come up at this time, causing her a big problem.

This woman, this woman who wears a night black jumpsuit that resembles a mourning dress, wears a dark veil and is kept in a cage...... How could she be here!?

Alice's eyes grew burning, and her gaze struck the weaker prey like a hunter's arrow.

The girl in the cage was not treated excessively, but it seemed that she had been injured during the escort. Through the cracks in the bar, she could clearly see that her wrists and ankles were scratched by hemp rope or iron shackles, and the tiny streaks of blood dripped along her white fingertips to the bottom of the rusted iron cage, dyeing the gray-black restraint a little red.

What beautiful blood.

Good red blood.

Even at a distance of forty-seven and three-fifths, the girl on the wall in the shadows was still fascinated by the sweet smell. And as if feeling this pinprick gaze, Minnie Mouse in the cage trembled slightly. Curled up tighter.

Alice doesn't know if she's married or not, but judging by her last name, the black clothes she wears, and what the servants call her, her husband's last name is probably Alices. And died not so long ago. In other words, she's a **...... It doesn't matter, though. What matters is a special aura that she exudes all over her body, an aura that is extremely attractive to Alice and seems to work for her alone.

That feeling...... It's like a cat that has been hungry for three days and suddenly sees a large piece of fatty fresh meat. Just by seeing her form, Alice felt her throat dry and her eyes reddened. And when she saw the blood stains on her wrists, the indisputable heart in her chest also began to beat rapidly.

【I'm so hungry......】

[I want her to be my ...... Not. 】

Alice bit her tongue, and the faint tingling of the tip of her tongue suddenly brought her back to her senses. She tried to concentrate her attention, and quickly suppressed some of the dark emotions in her heart.

[It's so dangerous, it's almost out of control. 】

[This may be because of the dragon, I have been contaminated with some dragon-specific habits, some desire to eat.] 】

[I remember that in ancient texts, dragons were able to eat people. Then there may be a certain type of people in particular who can whet the dragon's appetite - just as the blood of a certain family is especially popular with vampires. And I happen to meet a lady who fits that condition......]

Alice pressed her chest, trying to find all sorts of reasons for herself.

Unfortunately, this is nothing more than self-deception. No matter what kind of creature it is, as long as its brain is not broken, it will not be interested in any fresh or stale food when its stomach is full. And she knows very well that she is not hungry at all. Because she had lunch half an hour ago.

So, what should be done?

Minnie is no better than Ledia. Also locked in the dungeon of an evil wizard, Lydia only needs to give her a weapon and she can become a strong fighter. But Minnie ......

Alice looked at the caged lady's thin body and slender limbs, and shook her head slightly.

[Maybe she can still hold a sword if she is given a sword on weekdays, but now...... It's good that she's able to walk on her own. If you leave it alone, you might accidentally hurt her in the battle later. 】

[Want to take a risk?]

Alice was thinking quickly in her heart, and she gently pinched her fingers. Imagine a strategy that works or doesn't. And then one by one, they are negated or processed.

Suddenly, a terrible silence suddenly enveloped the dungeon.

Alice lowered her eyes and stopped all her movements.

At the end of her line of sight, two wild wizards walked in with three ghouls.

………………………………………………

Gucklok Baz walked with a heavy birch cane in his hand, which was not very steady and shook with every step. The dark purple inscription on the staff also glowed slightly with his steps, like a vein of fluorite at night, and a faint luster swirled on it.

He was flanked by his Nord colleague Carter, and in front of him walked a ghoul with a dark blue flame burning in the eye sockets of three heads. - For some reason, he doesn't really like to let these undead go behind him.

"This thing works just unexpectedly. The orc wizard spat a heavy voice in his throat. "Maybe we can try to clean up the lower layers of the ruins. ”

He shook the staff in his hand, and the ghoul standing in front of him with his back to him seemed to move slightly to the rhythm of the staff's shaking.

The incitement in his words was only exchanged for a cold glance from his companion.

"Thou shalt not act without permission, thou shalt not disobey orders, and thou shalt not doubt the arrangements of the lords. Gulok Baz, have you forgotten what happened to Morforok?" Carter's tone was flat and cold, like a cold iron track.

"There is only one law that we need to keep in mind, and that is to obey the orders of adults. ”

"Tsk, cold wood. Glockk replied, following the ghoul into the dungeon. "I don't need you to remind me of my loyalty to Lord Dreadnought. But a good servant will be ready before the master needs him. ”

"I hope so. Carter bowed slightly, and his gaze fell on the poor men in the cages in the dungeon. His gaze was as inorganic as a sharp sword, and everyone he swept through trembled as if they had been thrown into a pool of ice.

Some are praying quietly, others are crying lowly. Some of the timid ones even got their pants wet.

Carter's brow furrowed slightly, but immediately returned to his original appearance. He tilted his head slightly, taking in all the iron cages in the dungeon.

"We need three people to work together to do a test on ghoul feeding. You may lose a hand or a foot, but I promise you won't die if you work together. Is anyone willing to come out?"

He spoke in a voice just right enough for everyone in the dungeon to hear.

However, no one responded to him.

The dungeon was silent, save for the faint sound of breathing and the small pop of burning torches. and the twisting and wriggling of shadows beneath the flames.

"Whew," Gullock grinned, cocking the sharp fangs characteristic of orcs.

"You always like to waste time, where is the need for such trouble. The orc's tone was slightly mocking.

"They deserve to be given a choice. ”

"Yes, yes. Glock nodded slightly, a terrible smile on his pale green face. But they gave up. So, let's do it the way I do. ”

Carter turned slightly away from him. Distorted shadows reflected on him, making his figure appear uncertain.

The orc shrugged and walked forward.

"Well, I'll take your acquiescence. He slammed his cane down the floor, and malicious words came out of his mouth.

"You have squandered the kindness of my companions, and it makes me very unhappy. So I decided to let some people feel my pain as well. He lifted his finger, and everyone who was shaken by his fingertips couldn't help but hold their breath.

"The decision is ...... You!" he pointed to a slightly larger cage and pointed to the mother and son who were inside the cage.

"Mommy!" the little boy in the cage immediately burst into tears, clutching the corner of the woman's clothes beside him and letting out a heart-rending cry. "No, don't leave me!"

His face was covered with tears, and the tears mixed with dust made a mess of the woman's dress.

"Don't be afraid, kid. Mom will be back soon. With a kind smile on her face, the woman gently stroked the boy's head. As if to keep the best of yourself for your children.

The next moment, that kindness turned to horror and despair.

"No, I'm not talking about you. Grock said coldly, pointing his finger at the boy. "I'm talking about him. It was up to him to cooperate with the experiment. ”

"No! no!" the woman cried out in terror. "Let me go, let me go! He's just a child!" the little boy beside him froze motionless, as if startled.

"Rules are rules, how can you change them casually. But ......," said Gucklock, smiling, but his words changed sharply, giving the woman another hope in her despair.

"I admire your love for children, so I decided to give you a chance. The orc spread out his hands and said, "Choose one, one of the people next to you, those you know or you don't know, and let him take your place." ”

The young mother was stunned, she could hardly imagine that she had received such a reply, but the love for her child overwhelmed the morality of her heart. She hesitated for less than two seconds before raising her hand, but her trembling fingers kept shaking in midair.

"Hurry up, my mercy is limited. Glockk shook his feet impatiently.

He ...... I choose him. ”

The chosen one was a balding middle-aged man. The moment he was fingered, the blood on his face faded cleanly.

"No, Evelola...... You can't. He trembled and said, "I am your husband's friend." ”

However, Ephrola just turned her head away, avoiding his gaze.

"So, is that okay?" she said to Glock, in a soft voice.

"Of course there is no problem, ma'am. Glock nodded in satisfaction, and the forbidden magic on the bald man's iron cage snapped open, and a ghoul simply dragged the man out.

Then, the orc wizard touched his staff.

"It's always fair and just in everything, isn't it?" he looked at the balding man with a pale face. "I think this gentleman must be willing to find a second tester for me. ”

He immediately got what he wanted.

"The woman's son. The man's pale face flushed in an instant. He said through gritted teeth. "Sir, I'll pick that little ghost. ”

His reply was met with a scream from the woman.

The next moment, the vicious ghoul pushed away Ephlora, who had spread her arms like a hen guarding her cubs, and snatched her baby from behind. And when the sluggish little boy was dragged out of the cage, his mother's soul seemed to be gone. The young woman fell to her knees on the edge of the bar, her eyes no longer focused.

"There's one more missing...... "Gucklock touched his chin and looked at the little boy who was huddled in a ball.

"Child, do you have anyone you like?, how about Uncle let him accompany you?" his words were filled with a taste of **, and a subtle magical reaction was fluctuating between his lips.

"That's enough, Gullock Buzz. Carter let out a low snort, removing the orc's spell. "That's it. ”

"That's it?" Gullock glanced at him. "I'm on a mission assigned by Lord Dreadnosaur, but you're telling me to stop here, are you hindering your great cause!"

"You know what I mean, Buzz. Carter muttered, "I just don't want to waste any more time." ”

"Hmph. The orc raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "Unfortunately, no one will accept your kindness." He pointed to the little boy and said loudly. "So somebody wants to be a third person? I count to three, and if there is no one, he chooses it. ”

"One. Grock tilted his head to look at Carter.

“…………”

"II. A triumphant smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

“…………”

"I'll be the third person. "Just as he was about to say 'three,' a resolute female voice interrupted him.

"I didn't expect there to be a warrior here. The orc muttered to himself, looking at the iron cage where the sound sounded. An aristocratic woman with long blond-red hair, a well-dressed black dress and a dark veil on her face was looking at him with a determined gaze.

"You should be ashamed that a group of men is not as courageous as a woman. Glockk said, holding the ghoul open the hidden iron door. "Madame, your name?"

"Minnie Elixis. Minnie Mouse propped her hands and struggled to press the outer edge of the bars out of the cage. Her body was a little weak, and her slender feet could only take two or three steps before she collapsed.

"Alices ......" Gu Lock chewed on this surname, but his eyes involuntarily swept around Minnie's body, perhaps because the black clothes were too close-fitting, Minnie Mouse who showed all her graceful figure was particularly powerful at this moment.

"Seyoustini, that idiot, has such a good thing and doesn't even notify me. The orc licked his tongue. His eyes burned. He tilted his head to look at Carter.

"I think this lady might be able to help me with my research on a certain topic. Don't mind if I postpone the experiment for an hour or two. He said, half-threatening, half-pleading, "In that case, I'll be like you for some time in the tasks assigned by the adults." ”

The Nord lowered his head slightly, looking at his fingers.

"Adults don't want to hear strange sounds. ”

"Don't worry, I have a place to hide. He then looked at Minnie Mouse. "I don't think you'll want your sacrifice to be wasted, madam," he said. Maybe we can have some more in-depth exchanges?"

"I'm ......" Minnie's body trembled slightly, and her golden-red eyes became a little shaken. Her fingers were tightly twisted together, each knuckle looking white from excessive exertion.

At this moment, Gullock patted the little boy next to him on the head, seemingly nonchalantly.

"I ...... And you go. ”

"Very good. Glocke nodded in satisfaction, left the others behind, and led Minnie Mouse towards the ruins.

They soon made their way through the deep corridors, turning a few more corners, until the sound in the direction of the hall could no longer be heard, and then stopped in a small stone room.

"Good, this is it. Glock gasped softly, his previous brisk pace draining him a lot.

"Madame, you should know how to do it. ”

Minnie Mouse took a small step back with some wincing, her hands on her chest. "This ...... I'm not very good at it. ”

"Of course I know you're not good at it. Glock looked at her indiscriminately. "I can tell from the way you walk that you haven't been used for at least a year. But it doesn't matter, I'm good at this. He took a step forward and grabbed the veil from Minnie's face.

"First, let me see your face......"

Then, he grabbed a void.

"No!" Minnie let out a sudden scream, and she took a few steps back to dodge Glock's hand. "That's the only ...... This is the only one that can't be done!"

"Don't be wordy, I can do what I say!" the orc roared, and threw himself at Minnie with open arms!

Those beautiful golden-red eyes were occupied by fear and despair in an instant.

The next moment, an invisible sword pierced the orc's head from the side, and in a sudden gust of wind, the green creature was nailed to the wall along with his staff.

Red blood, splattered everywhere.

"Ah...... Sure enough, I still can't bear it. The blood-stained sword quickly became completely transparent in its twisting, and a voice came to Minnie's ear.

"Miss Alice?"

PS: The 5,000-word chapter is counted as the first two days. Not...... Actually, I would rather see Minnie as a new character.