Beiana tore open a bag of freshly bought snacks, stuffed a handful into her mouth, then stared wide-eyed at the school corridor, where a mysterious person was carrying Shalan’s friend, the renowned Diviner Alice, fleeing like a thief…
“Wuwu…wu~ Someone’s been stolen, someone’s been stolen!”
Beiana pointed to the corridor, anxiously tugging at the clothes of the person behind her, “Luo Li’an, the Diviner has been stolen!”
Luo Li’an, who was in self-adoration mode with a small mirror, didn't hear clearly at first, “What did you say was stolen? Is there a thief in the Academy?”
“The Diviner, Alice that charlatan has been stolen!”
“Beiana, I bought your snacks for you, so don’t make such cold jokes, okay? Alice is a living person, and she’s very, very strong.”
Luo Li’an put away her small mirror, twisting and pulling Beiana’s cheeks, with a hint of resentment.
Before Beiana arrived, she had always been the top student at the Magic School, the one with the best grades. But after this red-haired loli, who used a spear as a weapon, appeared, the top spot began to wildly rotate between her and Beiana.
It was truly infuriating; this girl clearly used something called “Glittering Star,” yet her talent in the four elements was also surprisingly good.
“Hmm, you’re right…”
Beiana paused, remembering that during the first Demon World Alliance, Alice had even defeated Ni Wu, the creator of the Glittering Star fighting style.
Others might not know the full extent of Alice’s strength, but how could she not know?
The people on Arad Continent who could sneak attack and knock out Alice were few and far between, and could a person who could prophesy not foresee being ambushed?
“Then maybe I saw wrong. Luo Li’an, what were you just saying?”
“Let’s find some time to go to Hutton Mar. They sell beautiful clothes with magic there, and also desserts that restore life and magic. Let’s go check them out.”
“I don’t have any money…”
“Huh? Didn’t Shalan just give you a scholarship?”
“I lost it all… A racetrack opened in West Coast, and I bet everything on Richard and lost it all…”
“That’s terrible. Then I’ll buy beautiful clothes, and you can watch, hahahaha!”
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“Hey, hey, weren’t you going to visit and discuss things? How did you end up stealing someone?”
At the entrance of the Magic School, Siate, who had rented a carriage and was waiting for him, looked surprised. Could it be that this beast saw that she was pretty and finally couldn't suppress his inner turmoil, starting to ambush people? Had he completely broken through his moral bottom line?
“She’s a Magic Academy instructor, right? Although I know you have no morals, isn’t this a bit too wicked?”
Yuena barely resisted hitting his head with a cross. Her thoughts were the same as Siate’s. Had Ye Lin really stopped being human?
“She’s a doll, a poor person afflicted by a curse from a certain entity.”
“Are you kidding me? This warm touch and even breathing, and you say she’s a doll?” Binuoxiu said coldly.
“She’s not a wooden puppet. She’s a life created by a certain strong person using mysterious substances.”
Ye Lin was very anxious. He handed Alice, who was on his back, to Binuoxiu and plunged into the carriage, “Quick, let’s go!”
“Still no, your act of stealing someone is wrong.”
Siate and Yuena, who were driving the carriage, began to earnestly lecture him again. Although you might be a bit immoral, a bit mischievous, and a bit of a smooth talker, you still have a bottom line as a person. But stealing someone is unforgivable; it will ruin your entire life…
Even the usually well-behaved Mai Lu nodded repeatedly along with Mi Gao.
Kelah was still snoring, having fallen asleep…
Ye Lin gave a bitter smile and wasn’t angry. They were indeed well-meaning. After all, anyone who saw him enter the Magic Academy for less than an hour and then sneak out carrying an unconscious person would think he had gone astray…
However, at this moment, Alice’s eyelashes, as she lay in the corner of the carriage, fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes. She actually woke up at this time!
Ignoring the bickering with Siate, a long blade was immediately placed across Alice’s fair neck. The unique coldness and killing intent of metal instantly filled the entire carriage.
His heart pounded, and cold sweat appeared on his forehead. This bold idea now seemed a bit abrupt.
Alice was extremely strong, capable of opening Other Dimension rifts, defeating Ni Wu, the founder of the Battle Mage, and was herself a creation of the Second Apostle!
“My mind feels like it’s exploding, my soul is being torn in half…” Although Alice opened her eyes, her gaze was dull and lifeless. Her originally beautiful purple eyes had lost their vibrancy, instead filled with intense pain.
“Take the knife away, I’ll do it.”
Yuena put on her metal gauntlets, changing from her previous distrust. With a stern expression, she took Ye Lin’s knife, supported Alice’s upper body, and then delivered a chop to the back of her neck with her hand. The technique was quite skilled…
Alice’s body went limp, and she fainted again. Her technique was quite skilled…
“Her condition is very similar to the early symptoms of becoming Disguisers after being infected by the Blood Curse. It seems like two people are at war in her head. Even if it’s not the Blood Curse, it must be a very powerful magic. She’s truly in great pain.”
After an examination, Yuena drew her conclusion. As a member of the Holy Order, she had dealt with Disguisers countless times and had great authority to speak on the matter.
“How about that? I told you I wasn’t stealing someone; I genuinely wanted to help her!”
Ye Lin immediately straightened his back, looking at Siate provocatively, while at the same time letting out a huge sigh of relief. The unnecessary tragedy did not happen.
Alice’s own soul was pure, but restricted by Held’s 【Evil Spirit Curse】, she was like a puppet on strings, helplessly watching herself spread “prophecies” in the name of “fate.”
Some, all prophecies within Held’s plan.
Siate shrugged indifferently and asked again, “What are you taking her back to Hutton Mar for?”
“Celia might be able to help her. If possible, I also hope to ask for the help of G.S.D and Majello. This is a very difficult task.”
The 【Evil Spirit Curse】 would awaken the binding power left by Held at the very last moment of its removal. If there was no strong person to sever it, Alice’s pure soul would be destroyed, and she would completely turn into a stiff doll, then dissipate and vanish.
From the moment Held created Alice, she never intended for her to live.
“Oh, putting in so much effort, could it be that you’re lusting after her body? Or for something else?”
“Cough, cough, she is a very important person. If the curse can be lifted, it will be of great benefit to our future adventures.”
“I always feel like you’re changing the subject, shameless!”
“She’s a big shot of a certain faction, maybe even a bit stronger than Tana. I wouldn’t dare lust after her, wouldn’t dare…”
Fortunately, Alice was wearing a cloak when she directed the Transfer Experiment, so Siate never recognized this “culprit.”
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After a period of travel, they finally returned to Hutton Mar.
“I need to go back and report to Majello first. You all prepare a way to deal with the curse, and just come find me at Remidia.”
Yuena hastily said goodbye. The matter of the Eye of Evil had reached a reluctantly acceptable conclusion, and news of the Light City Lord would surely spread quickly throughout West Coast, Belmare, and all the way to Arad.