Chapter 17: Burned
The girl thought that her psychological endurance was strong enough, however, when she saw the scene in front of her, she couldn't help but feel a little sick to her stomach.
"Uh-huh......!"
In the vast expanse of night, wooden trading stacks were burning in flames. The air was scorched, and sparks crackled. The girl suddenly felt something under her feet: she looked down and saw the round head of a young man. Blood stained the ground a blinding red.
[You otherworldly creature, you were generous when you stole my name, but you are unexpectedly pure in this kind of place. Seeing the girl's unhappiness, Xiaowei's voice sounded in the girl's head, [It seems that your original world is a peaceful world - no problem, you will get used to it soon. 】
[But you haven't killed anyone.] The girl responded, and she could hear that Xiaowei was just holding back her disgust, [You only touched corpses in your mother's laboratory. 】
Ah......h ] was seen through the fact that the outside is strong and the middle is dry, Xiaowei is a little weak-hearted, and hurriedly covers it up, [In short, I'll solve it here. I've prepared enough spells to clean up these unsightly bandits. 】
The girl shook her head.
[Xiaowei, until now, do you really think that the people who attacked the trading stack are ordinary bandits? 】
[Isn't it?] Xiaowei asked innocently.
[When the fire broke out, I thought it might have been an accidental fire, or banditry causing a mess.] But...... We've only been here for a while, and that's the end of it...... Even in the border areas, it is a peaceful and powerful country of Errios. Will there be bandits who can clean up such a large caravan in an instant? You also know how many guards there are! Able to break down their defenses in a short period of time, these people will never be ordinary bandits. 】
When she saw the fire, the girl was only suspicious. And now, she basically sat down and judged.
It's just a pursuit squad sent by the Douglas family...... How can you be so ruthless?
Arson may be forced to come out, but this kind of indiscriminate ......
【uh......】Xiaowei is speechless.
[These people,] said the maiden, "it is we who have caused trouble. 】
As if confirming the girl's words, a few "Found it!" The call reached Victoria's ears.
[Look. The girl whispered to herself, "Here they are. 】
[I actually chased this kind of place......] Xiaowei gritted her teeth.
Heavily armed soldiers, centered on young girls, are gathering. The girl watched as the heavily armored soldiers, armed with shields and spears, surrounded themselves.
[The one who came is not good. The girl's heart said.
[Do we want to rush out?] Xiaowei proposed, [no ......]
[Let's look at the situation again.] The girl said.
Fortunately, the soldiers could not hear the conversation between the two men. The two of them can discuss as much as they want in the world of consciousness.
"Miss Douglas."
Out of the girl's surprise and Xiaowei's surprise, a soft female voice sounded. The girl looked forward in surprise to see a female soldier who had wrapped her entire body in black heavy armor. Her armor was much more elaborate than the rest of the soldiers, especially the huge tower shield in her hand, which was delicately carved with patterns and faint glow.
"Honorable Miss Douglas, no salute in armor," said the female soldier, "here is Lower Penny Falson, by order of Speaker Nicholas, to welcome you home. ”
"So you killed these people?" The girl's gaze swept over the two headless corpses not far away, as well as the trading stack that collapsed in the flames, "In the territory of a foreign country, wanton murder and arson? ”
"I'll take responsibility for that," Penny's tone was as calm as ice, "but you're so much more important than these ordinary lives. ”
"You ......" the girl stared at the person in front of her.
[Troublesome......] was about to ask Xiao Wei if she had the confidence to deal with this guy, but Xiao Wei started a psychic call first, [This guy is Ocard's law breaker. 】
【Spellbreaker...... Is it right that special forces specialize in dealing with mages? 】
[It's the first time I've heard the word special forces, but that's about it.] Xiao Wei said solemnly, [They are special soldiers who specialize in dealing with mages. Their shields have an anti-magic stance attached to them, which neutralizes positive magical attacks. On top of that, they are equipped with a variety of weapons at once, all of which have been specially treated to be particularly effective against our protective spells. 】
However, can the family command such a team of lawbreakers?
Sounds like we could go around her back and attack," the girl suggested, or use a psychic spell against her. 】
[It's not easy, you don't see so many soldiers? They will find ways to disturb us, even a little. As for the Confusion Control Spell, all spellbreakers have undergone strict will training, and I am not absolutely sure that they can succeed. Xiaowei's calm analysis.
The two analyzed the situation in a psychic conversation. In the eyes of Penny, the Spellbreaker, Victoria has only fallen silent.
"Are you still hesitating?" She said, "Your Excellency the Speaker has spoken, and even if you use extraordinary means, you will be ...... At least your body brings it back. ”
Xiaowei was shocked.
"Hey, otherworldly creature," she said anxiously, "she just said...... Speaker? 】
In fact, when the other party first reported his home, he said "under the command of Speaker Nicholas". But it's more like a routine for lawbreakers to reveal their identities.
"You weren't sent by 'my' mother...... No. What about 'my' mother. …… How is she? The girl's self-calm Dai Xiaowei asked the question she was most concerned about.
The meaning of the other person's words is "life and death".
As far as the girl's shattered memories of Xiaowei are concerned, although Master Elizabeth is indifferent, the secret pursuit is the limit, and she will never kill her daughter.
Penny was silent. The female lawbreaker seemed to be hesitant to answer the girl's question. But she finally spoke:
"As a soldier of the Okad Federation, I can't answer your question. But all I can tell you, Penny Pharson, is that your mother is alive. ”
"What?"
"The Speaker has placed her in a safe place where she won't be disturbed."
"Arrangement, what does that mean......?" The girl frowned, "...... the hell?" ”
"Your mother is no longer the patriarch of the Douglas family. She was guilty of a felony and was justly dealt with by the Speaker. Just the day before yesterday, your cousin, Arngus, had officially taken over as patriarch of the Douglas family," Penny hesitated, but still told the truth, "He is still too young to need your help. Come with me to the Speaker, Miss Douglas. I think you can ask for his forgiveness in person. ”
The girl was speechless. And Xiaowei - she has completely lost her mind - from excessive shock.
How could it be ......] The girl could only hear a small murmuring voice.
And the girl took the place of Xiaowei and roared out the resentment in her heart:
"She's under house arrest, isn't she?"
Penny shook her head, "That's not a little crime to be revealed, Miss Douglas. The disposition of the speaker is absolutely fair. The same is true for you...... If you do not return with us, we are under no obligation to protect your life. ”
The girl gritted her teeth and stared at the spellbreaker in front of her.
It doesn't matter if the Glass family really committed a crime - these people don't care about killing themselves in the slightest!
"We're talking too much!" Ledo, who was beside Penny, reminded in a whisper.
"I said the responsibility is on me, Ledo," Penny said flatly, "then, here's the problem. Miss Douglas ...... Are you going back with me, or are you ......? ”
The air seemed to freeze. A terrible silence pervaded, as if to tighten everyone's heart. Not far away, the trading stack roared in the flames, and finally collapsed with a bang.
[We can't go back with her,] the girl calmed down and said to Xiaowei in the spiritual world, [That "Your Excellency the Speaker" will not let us go easily. 】
[I understand,] Xiaowei's voice also completely cooled, [but I can't believe it...... Mother would ...... and His Excellency Speaker Nicholas Best ......]
"No matter what your mother has done, Xiaowei," the girl said, "Your Excellency the Speaker must have wanted to attack your family for a long time. This incident was nothing more than an excuse for him. 】
[I think so too,] Xiaowei seems to be calmer, but I still don't want to believe it...... What the hell is going on in the country...... If I hadn't walked away like this—]
[It's not your responsibility, Xiaowei,] the girl reassured, "Staying in the Okad Federation will only make your situation even harder. But the question we need to be concerned about now is how to escape from these people. We'll think about the rest when we get out of danger. 】
And Penny also said in a low voice at this time: "How? Is the thought over, Miss Douglas? ”
The girl sighed.
[I'll count to one later, and I'll hand over the control of my body to you,] the girl secretly informed Xiaowei, "We caught her off guard.] 】
[Will this be successful?] Xiaowei said worriedly.
"This is the best way," said the girl, and suddenly began to hate her own powerlessness, "We can only do this. John Goth must have come along, perhaps watching us. As a last resort, he will definitely make a move. 】
[As a result, is it possible to rely on the power of that person?] Xiaowei said self-deprecatingly.
Oh, yes. The girl thought helplessly.
She originally thought that the other party was most likely from the Douglas family, sandwiched between Errios and Okade, and it was best for her to use her talents to mediate.
The biggest risk comes from the other party's use of Elizabeth to show affection to Xiaowei - but Xiaowei can hardly forcibly take away control of her body from her sober self, let alone have Goth's backing afterwards.
But now...... Even Elizabeth has been convicted, and it is true that she has completely pushed Xiaowei to her side, but in the face of the foolish and loyal soldiers who "live and die", negotiations are far from being effective in combat.
After trying his best, he still had to rely on others to fight...... That's where you are. As a powerful mage, Xiao Wei will feel powerless, as a complete ordinary person, the girl can not play any role in the battle at all.
After coming to this world, the girl is thinking about how to live a safe and stable life. Especially when she met the protagonist of her original work, she even had the idea of "relying on the golden thighs delivered to the door". With her eloquence and knowledge of the world, she is confident that she is doing well.
However, when she gradually felt Xiaowei's memories and emotions, the girl's thoughts changed slightly. It's not that she has a deep relationship with Xiaowei, the girl just feels that in this world she fantasizes about, only having strength is enough to protect her life.
Only one's own power is the real power. Whether it's Goth or Xiaowei, the girl can't rely on them.
[If...... If I had a power to fight now......] the girl's heartfelt desire.
So, are you willing to pay a little price for this? A sweet and rich voice sounded from the depths of the girl's heart. And the girl who was still feeling sorry for herself didn't realize that this was not Xiaowei's voice.
"I do. The girl replied without even thinking about it.
"Come in......, then," the female voice replied.
"Huh?!" As she waited for Victoria's response, Penny suddenly noticed something was wrong.
"What's that?" Ledo and the other soldiers were aware of it. They looked alertly into the dark night sky. In the sky, something bright red was approaching at a very high speed—
"Is it a spell attack?" Penny was the quickest to react, "No, no—it's a shooting star?" Everybody dispersed—too late, lying down—"
It was too late, and that was as fast as it was, and the thing that looked like a fireball smashed into a place less than a meter away from the girl in full view of everyone. There was a loud bang, as if the whole earth was trembling slightly.
……
Not far away, Goth squatted in the grass very unfiguratively, keeping an eye on the battlefield by detecting spells, and cutting in as soon as there was something wrong with his preparations.
The wooden box in Gort's hand had been torn apart from the inside. Apparently, something came out of it at an incredible speed-
"It's not that I don't understand," Goth said stealth, watching the thing that came out of the box skim the night sky and crashed where the girl was, "when something can happen, it will happen." So, what happens next?