The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

To prevent others from seeing his face, he held the brim of the hood with one hand, trying to cover his face as much as possible.

However, when she heard people talking about Bebian, she stopped and squeezed into the crowd.

Sure enough, the wanted poster with his portrait was hanging on the notice board.

The girl... who was wanted throughout the country, Babian, bit her lip hard and cursed inwardly.

Damn bastard.

I've never seen you care about anything related to me since I was a child, but now that I've heard about your hidden, dirty secrets, you've gone to such lengths to put me on the wanted list.

hehe......

What an irony!

Bebian pulled down the brim of his hat, preparing to leave.

But just then, a gust of wind blew by and lifted her hood without warning.

Her long, though disheveled, hair was still brightly colored, and her beautiful face, etched with fatigue, was reflected in the eyes of all the onlookers.

After a brief silence, a voice rang out from the crowd.

"is her!"

"Babian is right here!"

In an instant, the crowd erupted in cheers.

Adventurers and strong hunters all sprang into action, rushing towards the frail girl.

After all, the Empire's warrant for Babian's arrest, regardless of whether he lives or dies, would grant them enough wealth to squander for a lifetime!

Damn!

Bebian cursed under her breath.

Why is there a gust of wind blowing at this moment?

And by sheer coincidence, her hood was blown off!

But before she could think, the person closest to her was about to touch her hair.

With a surge of magic, Babian immediately created several water clones, while his main body transformed into a puddle of water and flew away into the distance.

The hunters, and most of the less capable adventurers, were confused by the water clones and couldn't distinguish the real body from the real one.

However, a few powerful adventurers instantly identified Babian's true form and gave chase.

Babian's strength as a magician is ridiculously poor, and his combat ability is practically non-existent.

Before they had even run two blocks, the adventurers blocked their retreat.

Various types of magic relentlessly bombarded him, and Babian, who had turned into a pool of water, had no way to dodge and was forced out.

But as soon as they appeared, they were surrounded by five adventurers. Magic condensed in their palms, and the swords in their hands gleamed with a cold light.

Life and death are irrelevant.

In other words, even if they chop Babian into pieces on the spot, as long as they can prove that she is Babian, they can exchange it for the bounty.

This also means that they will not show any mercy.

"I never imagined that we lowly commoners could kill someone of royal blood as noble as you."

"Hahaha!"

"Killing you is more exciting than killing those mindless monsters!"

The adventurers pressed closer, while Babian kept retreating.

Finally, she leaned against the wall, with nowhere left to retreat.

Damn, damn, damn!

Am I really going to die here?

at this time!

Flames shot skyward from the crowd!

Then, a beautiful figure flashed rapidly through the crowd, and adventurers were constantly being kicked away.

At the same time, the girl's cheerful voice rang out from the crowd.

"So many people are bullying a girl."

"How shameless!"

"I thought that this generation of adventurers would still retain some of the golden spirit of their predecessors. Now it seems that they are all a bunch of profit-driven scum!"

The flames continued to burn, and the adventurers, having noticed the attackers, turned and fought back.

However, the opponent was too fast, leaving only streaks of flame afterimages.

Finally, the last adventurer was kicked away and crashed into the wall, his head hanging limply.

And Bebian finally saw what the other person looked like.

It was a girl wearing armor that also provided warmth, with flames still burning on her boots.

She is Maggie from the Duchy of Ferrante.

Their presence within the empire's borders was to transport a second batch of grain.

Because this was the first time they had been attacked, many of the new generation of powerful figures from the principality were also traveling with them this time.

Maggie's strength has also increased considerably compared to before.

She had mastered the use of her flaming boots to perfection, and even if she were to encounter the same attack again, she would not be afraid at all.

"Hey, little girl over there."

"Can you stand up?"

Maggie walked over to Babian and extended her hand to her.

But Bebian just looked at Maggie and didn't do anything.

"What's wrong? Are you scared?"

Maggie crouched down, patted Babylon on the shoulder, and gave her a friendly smile: "Don't worry, I'm not a bad person."

Because Bebian's clothes were very tattered and his face was covered in dust, he looked like a homeless vagrant.

However, her delicate features and beauty, which even dust could not conceal, led Maggie to believe that she was a noble lady from a fallen family.

Perhaps because her own family had also experienced hardship, she naturally felt a certain affinity for girls with similar backgrounds.

Seeing that Bebian still didn't speak, he took off the cloak from his shoulders and draped it over her shoulders.

"Let's go, I'll take you to get something good to eat first."

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Because she lacked paternal love from a young age, Bebian developed an extremely spoiled personality.

Before being wanted by King Quran, she lived a very luxurious life.

After being wanted, she traveled a long and arduous journey, enduring wind and rain, and was lucky to have anything to eat, let alone be able to choose her food.

Grilled insects and melting snow were among her food sources.

Only she knows the hardships and difficulties she has faced along the way.

After Maggie rescued her, she took her back to the duchy's camp.

Babyanne first took a nice hot shower and then changed her clothes.

Now, with a table full of hot food served, Bebian could no longer control her emotions, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Tears mingled with the food, which was then wolfed down.

The warm current in her abdomen made her feel alive again.

What was once taken for granted now seems so important.

At this moment, the spoiled Babyanne finally understood the meaning behind what her sister Tracy had said to her that day.

Hunger can really drive people crazy.

Hunger during a cold snap can easily take a person's life.

At the same time, she also realized how foolish her past decisions had been.

After wolfing down her food, Bebian wiped away her tears and gradually calmed down.

After thanking Maggie, Bebian truthfully revealed his identity.

She was Thiel Bebian, wanted by the entire empire.

The Duchy of Ferrante also received this arrest warrant.

However, Speaker Claire made it clear that this was an internal matter of the Empire and the Duchy would not get involved.

In other words, I received the item, but the duchy will not assist in issuing the warrant for its arrest.

Therefore, when Babian revealed her identity, Maggie did not intend to hand her over to the Empire, but wanted to hear what she had to say.

Why was he wanted, and is the story of assassinating King Quranden true?

When Maggie asked the question, Bebian trembled as she recalled what she had seen behind that stone door.

However, this trembling stemmed from anger.

Tracy's sister...

And that bastard father.

King Gulandon has declared that he will eliminate her, so he has no obligation to keep this matter a secret.

So what if we're exposed?

Anyway, I've become a traitor!

Taking a deep breath, Bebian told Maggie everything she had seen.

And all the members of the Duchy of Ferrante present.