Free Web Novel“So what you mean is, not only do I have to betray my organization, I also have to pretend I didn’t betray it and act as your inside agent?”
“What do you mean, betray or not betray? You make it sound so unpleasant. This is called a wise bird choosing the right tree to nest in. Besides, you already have experience with this kind of thing, don’t you?”
Sitting on the chair, Vieya reached out and gently stroked Aurora Restina’s deep-green hair, her gaze kind and gentle, like a dog owner doting on her pet.
“Tsk... and here I thought you’d be as harmless as you look.”
Aurora tilted her head slightly, a little unwilling to be handled by Vieya like this.
“Now it seems you’re just as annoying as those scheming old foxes. This world could’ve been very simple, but you people just love playing those rotten guessing games of ‘you guess me, I guess you, guess whether I guessed or not,’ forcing a simple, straightforward world into something complicated.”
“But it’s fine. As an assassin, I live only for myself. And since you spared my life this time, plus the last time you spared my life... in addition to acting as your undercover agent, I can also agree to do one more thing for you unconditionally.”
She paused, then added, “As long as it’s something I can do.”
“Just this one request. When I’m not the one contacting you, live as usual and do whatever you always do.” Vieya sighed softly, withdrew her hand, and said quietly, “As for the other request, I won’t need it. This one is enough.”
“You will need it.” Aurora stood up, speaking earnestly. “You may not have any requests now, but in the future, who knows? So, I’ll remember it for you.”
“......”
Vieya was silent for a moment, then said helplessly, “Fine then. This matter is finished. I won’t hold your little test against you. When you go down, I’ll have Elizabeth help remove your handcuffs... oh right, do you want to stay and have dinner with us?”
“No need for dinner. Since you’re not that person, I’ll be going now...” Aurora walked toward the window, turned her head back, and said, “Besides, this kind of low-grade shackle is something I can pick open with a toothpick.”
Clack!
The silver handcuffs fell from Aurora’s wrists. She flexed her hands a little, then threw out a quick “goodbye,” vaulted through the window, and disappeared into the night with the grace of a nightingale.
Whatever makes you happy...
Vieya, a little speechless, stood by the empty window for a while before turning to leave.
She had originally thought Aurora would pester her a bit longer, but it seemed Aurora never had much confidence in confirming she was the former Chief Hero to begin with.
Probably got used by Lilian again. Poor thing.
Descending the stairs again, she found the restaurant still filled with music and dancing. The round table was already covered with steaming dishes, yet no one had touched their chopsticks. They were just drinking fruit juice and chatting about various silly topics.
But Vieya hadn’t expected that their conversation topic would be mainly clothes, accessories, and perfume.
“Anna’s earrings look like they came from the Elven Royal Court.” Elizabeth blinked and sighed. “I used to have a lot of accessories too. Whether it was treasures from the Elven Court or the Human Royal Capital, I had plenty. Shame someone smashed everything along with my little den.”
“Hehe, then you’re quite lucky. You provoked someone and still get to sit here eating and drinking, chatting peacefully.” Anna touched her earrings and smiled. “I heard a new batch of rare goods just showed up in Talin’s black market. If you want, I’ll bring a few pairs for you next time.”
“Sigh, better not. Wearing elven accessories makes my whole body uncomfortable. I only collected them to satisfy my centuries-old boredom.” Elizabeth shook her head.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she lifted her head and looked toward the other side—at the straight-backed, serious, expressionless spider Demon King.
“Oh right, Jiele Xiyin, do you still have spare spider silk? The batch I borrowed last time—those strands I used to make someone’s hat—are all used up. I’ve been walking everywhere these days and even worn out my socks. I wanted to borrow more spider silk from you to weave a new pair.”
Jiele Xiyin put down her cup, looked at Elizabeth, and parted her red lips. “Get lost.”
“Aiya, then what if I say I want to weave a little vest for Jasmine?” Elizabeth quickly corrected herself.
Jiele Xiyin was silent for a moment, then said, “Wait a few more days.”
Hearing the two of them talk, Anna was quite fascinated. ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) It was her first time being this close to Demon Kings.
Curious, Anna asked, “Elizabeth, you can weave clothes and hats?”
“When I’m staying home with nothing to do, I try learning a bit. Just the basics, just the basics.” Elizabeth waved humbly.
“Give you a bit of sunshine and you go blooming, is that it?”
“I don’t bask in the sun... wait!”
Elizabeth suddenly turned her head sharply. A familiar figure had entered her field of vision. With a faint scent drifting over, she couldn’t help widening her eyes.
“So big...”
“What’s so big?” Vieya frowned.
“Nothing. I just suddenly felt that Master’s image in my heart has grown taller and taller, like two towering mountains that cannot be climbed.” Elizabeth said sincerely.
Vieya was confused. “Why two mountains?”
“Because one is not enough to describe Master’s towering magnificence!” Elizabeth answered sincerely.
Jiele Xiyin and Anna exchanged a glance, abandoning any attempt to explain her nonsense.
“Master, you’re finally back meow. Oh right, that green-haired human didn’t come down with you?” Helcat Red asked curiously. freeωebnovēl.c૦m
“I let her go.”
Vieya sat down in the empty seat between the catgirl and Jasmine, picked up chopsticks and knife and fork, and, looking at the full table of dishes, licked her lips. “Actually, if you’re hungry, you all can start eating first.”
Let her go?
Elizabeth was a little shocked. When had this white-haired girl become so generous?
That green-haired human had taken a vicious bite out of her. And she herself had nearly been one-shot by a single sword strike just for showing a sliver of hostility.
Could it be... because her chest had grown larger, her once narrow heart had grown bigger along with it?
Elizabeth thought viciously, but the slime-girl’s focus was entirely on the food. She didn’t even notice her daughter sitting beside her, much less Elizabeth’s dark thoughts.
Elizabeth sighed softly. “If the mountain king doesn’t sit down, how could us little mountain goblins dare... to eat first?”
Suddenly!
A loud bang!
Elizabeth’s words were cut off.
At the same time, the tightly closed restaurant doors were violently kicked open. A fully armed squad of soldiers stood at the entrance.
In an instant, the dancing foreign-born dancers froze in fear, glancing at one another. The musicians plucking their instruments faltered, panicked, confusion and dread showing on their faces. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
The harmonious atmosphere of music and dance was utterly destroyed in a single second.
“Apologies, everyone. Two mages from the Royal Capital have gone missing in this area.”
The knight-captain at the front spoke with authority. His eyes, hidden beneath his helmet, swept across the room as sharp as a hawk’s.
“We are conducting a routine search. Please fulfill your duty to cooperate. Once the search is complete, you may continue your banquet.”
