“Perhaps our initial idea was wrong,” Liana said, looking at the rapidly approaching Angu.

“Hn?”

“Perhaps Angu has long since become a pasture for demonkind.” Liana looked at the city before her, which was filled with an oppressive atmosphere.

The dark, heavy sky looked like it ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) could pour rain at any moment.

“This might be why Karen let us go. Because this is the only city ahead of us. Karen plans to finish us off in Angu,” Liana said.

“Are they that good at hiding? Or... has the Lisat Kingdom really not noticed this?”

“Well, there have been a lot of troubles lately. Not only do those people from the other side have their eyes on us, but the capital has also dispatched many personnel to guard us. Just like this time, four Judges came to aid us. It’s understandable that they might not have noticed this...” Liana thought about it, then felt that wasn’t quite possible either.

To the king, the Lisat Kingdom was his everything. It was impossible for him to be completely unaware.

Perhaps this is also part of the reason why Mephilia is so confident.

“Let’s go. Let’s head in. I feel like someone might rush out at us at any moment after we enter.” Liana took a deep breath.

“Princess Liana, please rest assured. No matter what happens, I will protect you,” Sephirena said.

“That puts my mind at ease.” Liana smiled. “If necessary, there’s no problem with using the holy sword. After all, we are now facing the demons, and an unknown number of demonified humans.”

“It’s fine. This isn’t the first time we’ve faced demonkind,” Sephirena said.

“Oho, you’re getting pretty good at talking.” Liana patted Sephirena’s shoulder. The current Sephirena was much better than her previous human-machine self.

“In a moment, don’t have any reservations. Do whatever you want. Make as big a commotion as possible,” Liana said.

“I understand, Princess Liana.” Sephirena nodded. “But the best way to make a big commotion... would be for you to take off your mask, Princess Liana.”

“Don’t worry. That will happen sooner or later.” Liana and the others arrived at the city gate.

“May I ask who you are?” A guard stopped them.

“You are not qualified to know who I am.” Liana took out the king’s secret writ. “Step aside. You should recognize this, right?”

With it, Liana could freely enter and exit any part of the kingdom. Of course, the other party had the right to refuse, but only if they could provide a reasonable justification.

But clearly, the other party had no reason to refuse Liana entry. Besides, the orders they had received were to let a certain group of people bearing their resemblance and carriage in.

The guards moved aside and allowed the two of them in.

After entering the city, although most people were going about their daily lives as usual, Liana could clearly feel that the city was filled with an oppressive atmosphere.

Furthermore, many eyes were watching Liana from the shadows.

Sephirena took a deep breath. She also sensed the strange atmosphere and silently moved closer to Liana.

Suddenly, a figure rushed toward Liana.

“Be careful!”

Sephirena easily stood in his way. “What do you think you’re doing?”

Sephirena glared coldly at the person. He had suddenly run out from a corner, and his target was clear: Liana.

“Sorry, sorry! I didn’t see you there and almost ran into you.” The person bowed in apology.

Sephirena had no intention of letting him go. She raised her hand, seized control of him, lifted him into mid-air, and shook him.

“What are you doing?!” The guards immediately swarmed over.

They surrounded Liana and Sephirena, looking less like they were coming to resolve trouble and more like they were coming to resolve them.

“What am I doing?” Sephirena shook the weapon off the man’s body. “Someone tried to harm my... mistress. Am I not allowed to retaliate?”

“He was just carrying a weapon. He didn’t show any intention of attacking you, did he?” a guard said.

Sephirena knew it was impossible to reason with these guys. Besides, Princess Liana had told her to do this.

Sephirena picked up the man’s weapon and threw it directly at the guard.

“What do you think you’re doing?!” The guard blocked the flying blade. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

“I was just throwing something in that direction. I didn’t have any intention of attacking you, did I?” Sephirena said.

Trying to play dirty? I can do that too.

“What kind of joke is that? You were clearly aiming for us.” The guard didn’t believe Sephirena’s words.

“How could that be? If you hadn’t blocked it, the weapon would have flown right past you. It wouldn’t have harmed you at all,” Sephirena said lazily.

“Even a child wouldn’t believe such a shoddy lie!”

“I return those exact words to you.” Sephirena took out the writ. “You saw this just now. Never mind attacking him; I could have killed him outright, and it wouldn’t have been a problem. Because his appearance posed a threat to my mistress.”

“His Majesty the King would never give such a writ to dangerous people like you!” The guard dropped the act and started pinning labels on them.

“If you want to fight, just do it. There’s no need for these shoddy, laughable excuses.” Sephirena pursed her lips. “Come on. Let me see how strong you guards really are.”

Liana looked around. Many people wanted to make a move on her, but they weren’t sure if she was a soft persimmon or not, so they just watched from a distance.

“Stop it, all of you! What are you doing!” Karen’s voice came at that moment.

“Lord Karen.” The guards knelt on one knee toward Karen. “It was sudden...”

“Sudden what?!” Karen kicked the guard. “She holds the King of Lisat’s writ! To some extent, she represents His Majesty the King! They must be here to investigate something. It’s not like we’ve done anything that weighs on the conscience. Just let them investigate.”

“You are right, Lord Karen...” The guard lowered his head.

“My apologies. I’m sorry you both had such an unpleasant experience.” Karen walked up to them, smiling.

“You seem to be hiding something,” Liana said.

“How could that be? If you want to know if we’re hiding anything, you two can just investigate. With me here, no one will stop you. You can go wherever you please,” Karen said, his tone extremely confident, as if he truly had done nothing wrong.

But Liana knew very well he was only acting this way to make her lower her guard so she would fall into his trap.

But who will fall into whose trap? We’ll only know when it actually happens.

“Let’s go,” Liana said.

“I understand.” Sephirena followed beside Liana.

“Do you need me to lead the way? I’ll take you wherever you want to go,” Karen said.

“No thanks. I find you rather disagreeable,” Liana said bluntly.

This made Karen expression falter slightly. I am the next Marquis of the Laurent Marquisdom... no, perhaps soon I’ll be more than even that.

When that time comes, I will absolutely not let this person who slighted me get away!

“Very well.” Karen maintained the fake smile on his face. “I won’t sweep away your fun, then.”

“Can you find that place?” Liana asked Sephirena after they had walked some distance away.

I’ve never even been to the Laurent Marquisdom, let alone Angu. Since Sephirena has been here before, she should be able to find the way now that we’re here.

Sephirena nodded. “I know where it is. Follow me. We’re almost there.”

Sephirena headed toward the forest behind Angu.

“They really are here for the demon.” Karen’s expression was grim.