NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1263
Chapter 101: Why is Brother Bai Zi No Longer Being Bai Zi?
Blood Clan Prince Augustin Constans… and that Afalyj Constans. I didn’t expect to run into them again; our fates are really intertwined, aren’t they…
As the suddenly erupting battle ended inexplicably, Miss Vilyric, having arrived late due to some special circumstances, joined forces with the Tree squad while privately contemplating the reason for their appearance here.
The vague feeling of being watched that Hong Yan sensed earlier actually came from Augustin’s familiar, or rather, a small bat that was similar in function. Once they entered the manor and dispersed, it began tailing them using some invisibility magic to observe them. Although Priestess had already noticed, she chose not to expose or eliminate it.
The reason, as she had said earlier, is that these two Blood Clan members were most likely not aligned with the Church of Truth, and they might even be in opposition to each other. Their purpose for coming to this manor was likely quite similar to that of Vilyric and her team.
From her previous encounters with them, it seemed this “laid-back and chill” group of Blood Clan members wouldn’t typically aimlessly wander about. Occasionally hunting for food, sure, but asking them to diligently stir up trouble like true villains? That’d be more difficult than climbing to the heavens.
Since it wasn’t them causing trouble, the reason for their presence here was easy to deduce: they were probably “invited” just like during the two previous incidents involving the United Kingdom and the Holy Empire, forced to confront some other radical faction within their clan causing a ruckus.
In fact, the technology regarding shadow worlds and mirrored worlds, which Vilyric had first encountered in the Forgotten Land of the United Kingdom, was triggered by another Blood Clan Grand Duchess, Afra Constans. This proves that the Blood Clan had already mastered a degree of such technology.
With this connection, many things began to make sense, didn’t they?
“I can’t take it; why would the Blood Clan suddenly show up in a place like this, attack us for no reason, then leave saying it was a misunderstanding? It’s so frustrating! Does being a prince mean you can do whatever you want?!”
Miss Sophie was still resentfully complaining about the earlier incident, while the other members of the Tree had gathered around, conducting post-battle checks.
“Truly legendary, that Priestess; thank you… Miss Vilyric.”
Feeling the rapid healing of her wounds, even her broken arm seamlessly rejoining, the only one seriously injured in the fight, Scholar Tree Branch, looked astonished while remembering to bow and thank the Priestess who was healing him.
“Oh, it’s nothing. Since we’ve formed a team, we can’t just sit idle, right? I felt a bit bad not being able to help earlier.”
The black-haired girl casually tossed a [Basic Heal] spell, but Enrique, the team leader, quickly comforted her.
“You can’t say that, Miss Vilyric. The incident was abrupt; no one could’ve anticipated that two such powerful high-level Blood Clan members would show up here. That’s a prince, one of the strongest among the Blood Clan, a true mythos! It’s completely normal to hesitate in front of such beings; thankfully, they chose to leave…”
Still seemingly rattled by the terrifying power displayed by Augustin, Sophie adjusted her shield and cautiously scanned the surroundings.
“Yeah, I wonder if they’ll come back… Brother, what should we do now?”
“There’s nothing we can do. Mythical beings aren’t something ordinary creatures can confront head-on. That Prince Augustin mentioned he wasn’t our enemy, and the Blood Clan, especially the high-ranking members, value their dignity highly. They rarely lie; since he said so, we have no choice but to believe him.”
Enrique surveyed the ceiling of the main hall, which had been punctured during the earlier fight, and thought for a moment.
“Regardless, we’ve already come this far and can’t back down. Our top priority is to quickly find a way to enter the cultists’ true stronghold, await reinforcements, and then capture them all at once. What does everyone think?”
No one objected.
“Alright, let’s continue searching separately. Although the appearance of the Blood Clan prince was unexpected, it also indicates that this place is indeed quite special. Let’s all stay alert.”
…
At the same time, in a certain forest outside the manor.
A swarm of dark-red bats swooped down, transforming back into two figures, one old and one young. As soon as they landed, the Duke’s daughter, Afalyj Constans, began to express her dissatisfaction.
“Uncle Augustin, why did you stop me earlier? We finally found that loose thread!”
The old Blood Clan member, dressed in a simple tailcoat, glanced at her and shook his head helplessly.
“Afalyj, you’re too impulsive. Our role is merely to monitor the situation outside and seize the opportunity to retrieve Lucini. We shouldn’t have revealed our existence yet. The time is not right; if the enemy discovers that high-level Blood Clan members are nearby, they might change their ritual plans, leaving Lucini empty-handed or even ambushed.”
“But that’s exactly why we need to eliminate those people! What if they go inside and give warnings…”
“You silly girl… Can’t you see? They aren’t followers of the Church of Truth but adventurers who came from elsewhere to investigate this matter. To have such skill, they must be at least a complete legendary adventurer team.”
The Blood Clan girl widened her eyes, looking unconvinced.
“But I clearly saw…”
Augustin waved his hand, interrupting Afalyj’s argument and slightly nodded.
“I understand your thoughts, but there’s something amiss here. Normally, members of the same camp wouldn’t destroy the door in that manner. It’s clearly a signal and statement from them. That black-haired girl has obviously already discovered us.”
“In a normal situation, after you have revealed yourself and made your move, I would put in the extra effort to eliminate or temporarily control them to prevent any information leaks. However…”
At this point, the old princely figure’s dark-red eyes shone with an unusual light as he turned to gaze into the shadows of the nearby farm, revealing a profound expression.
“Their trump cards are way more than you think. According to [Blood Sense] detection, there are likely at least three or more among them who possess the ability to genuinely harm me. On top of that, there’s also that black-haired girl who hasn’t made a move from the beginning; I can’t even sense a trace of blood energy flowing within her.”
“What? How is that possible?!”
Afalyj exclaimed in shock, covering her cherry lips in disbelief.
“You may not be able to believe it, but that is the truth—engaging them in battle brings us no benefits, and there’s even a risk of defeat. That’s why I decisively chose to take you away from there.”