The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

As Bebian recounted his story, everyone's eyes widened in disbelief.

Chapter 264 I'm sorry, I can't help it.

It turns out.

King Quran's concerns were, in a sense, unfounded.

Because Bebian has very poor language skills, he is unable to accurately express the images in his mind.

Even if we leave her alone, she will never reveal the secrets of the empire without reservation.

Fortunately, among the members of the Duchy of Ferrante, there was one with a very rich imagination and who was also skilled in painting.

With his help, everyone was able to reconstruct the scene that Babian had seen.

A huge, grotesque statue with a human torso and a fish tail.

One hand gripped the trident, while the other rested on a giant water bottle.

On the statue's chest is an enormous, aquamarine crystal.

"In other words, such a statue is secretly hidden in the imperial palace."

"And Tracy... is the key to activating this statue?"

Despite graduating from a magic academy, Maggie still refers to Tracy as her mentor in public.

This is her way of showing respect to her gentle, considerate, and highly capable mentor.

Babian nodded.

"Not only that, that old fellow Grandon also said a lot of strange things."

"For example, this statue was not carved by human hands, but originated from the deep sea. It was obtained by chance from the deep sea by the founding father of the empire and the former king of the Thiel family."

He also said that Tracy's sister actually possessed some kind of bloodline that was not human.

"This bloodline originates from the statue."

"And this statue is the true sword that protects the Thiel family and the empire."

"According to that old man, this bloodline should not have been in Tracy's body in the first place. His original intention was that the future new king, a qualified male, would inherit this bloodline."

"The reason it appeared in Tracy's body was entirely an accident, just a crazy woman's impulsive act without considering the consequences."

Maggie frowned, trying hard to analyze the information in Bebian's words.

If Elsa of the Basmah Church heard this information, she would immediately think of a legend as ancient as the Origin Poem.

They might even get so excited that they slam their fist on the table and stand up.

This information could very well reveal an even bigger secret.

At that time, many of the seemingly scattered and unrelated clues that Elsa possessed will be connected because of this information!

However, Maggie was a student at the magic academy not long ago.

Being young and inexperienced, they had no idea of ​​the importance of the message conveyed in Bebian's words.

Maggie knew that the Thiele family placed great importance on bloodlines. Their daily education of their children was filled with brainwashing platitudes about the glory of their bloodline.

Maggie had always assumed that the bloodline they were referring to was the bloodline inherited from the Thiele family.

She never dreamed that the bloodline they were referring to was actually the bloodline of the statue.

But a statue is a statue; it's carved from stone, so how could it possibly have any bloodline?

Maggie couldn't understand.

After exchanging glances with the people around me, I came to a conclusion.

Record this information and send it to the Duchy of Ferrante, to be analyzed by the sage Aragorn and the magician Kule.

After Maggie finished explaining everything, she prepared to leave. Just then, Babian suddenly grabbed her hand, his expression more serious than ever before.

"Although it's a bit shameless of me, I still want to ask you for a favor!"

"Please, save Tracy!"

Maggie paused, gave the people around her a look, and told them to go first.

He stayed behind alone to continue listening to Bebian's words.

“Because of the king-selection ceremony, I always regarded my sister as an enemy, but now I have withdrawn from the ceremony and become a free person. Therefore, I want my sister Tracy to live.”

“That bastard Grandon said that the Empire is in a very dangerous situation and that it is time for the Empire’s sword to be drawn.”

“Tracy, you must be the key to activate that statue.”

"And once activated, she will become part of the statue forever!"

Maggie's eyes widened.

"What did you say?!"

"Professor Tracy... she'll turn into a statue?!"

Bebian nodded emphatically.

“I don’t know what that old bastard Grandon is trying to do... but my sister is innocent.”

"Even if she dies someday, at least she shouldn't be turned into a statue..."

Maggie remained silent.

After a long while, Maggie told Babyanne to go and rest first. She would discuss it with her companions first, and then tell her the final decision.

Bebian looked at Maggie, who was hesitant, and his eyes changed from eagerness to calmness, and finally to a faint indifference.

She knew that the so-called discussion was just an excuse.

No matter how long the discussion goes on, Maggie will not step in to help.

Disheartened, Bebian stood up, thanked Maggie, and left, accompanied by the duchy's guards.

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During his time at the magic academy, Tracy taught Maggie as a member of the mentor alliance.

Therefore, Maggie had great respect for Tracy.

However, she is now a general in the Duchy of Ferrante, and also a squad leader escorting grain.

If she came to the Empire alone, regardless of whether Bebian's words were true or not, she would still go to the capital.

But now she carries the heavy trust of three people: Speaker Claire, her companions, and the Duchy of Ferrante.

She had to escort the grain to Irkutsk.

What if Bebian's story turns out to be false, or that it's a ploy by other competitors to undermine Irkutsk's narrative?

If the grain is intercepted en route, she will bear full responsibility.

Even if what Bebian said is true, could he really save his mentor Tracy if he went to the capital?

You should know that the capital city is heavily guarded, and there is also a seven-pointed star stationed there.

There was no way she could break through by brute force.

Even if Tracy is eventually rescued, the delivery of food will be severely delayed.

News of the Empire's food crisis had already spread throughout the Duchy. If this delayed action led to widespread famine in Irkutsk, causing people to starve to death in the cold, could she bear the responsibility?

No.

After much deliberation, Maggie finally decided to send the grain to Irkutsk first.

After everything is over, head to the capital to find Tracy and offer her assistance when the opportunity arises.

"Captain Maggie."

A guard walked in, his face grave.

Maggie glanced at him and smiled bitterly.

"Has Babylon left?"

The guard hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Not long after leaving here, they found an excuse to send us away, and then left on their own."

Maggie let out a long sigh.

"Let her go."

"I don't care if I get complained about or cursed afterward."

"I am now a general of the Duchy of Ferrante... Protecting the interests of the duchy is my top priority."

"I'm sorry, Babyan."

"I... am powerless to help."

Chapter 265 Using a Borrowed Knife to Kill

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Chapter 266 Unexpected People

"Honorable guest, this is a small sample I made."

"A short sword with both wind and lightning attributes. You can try using it first and then give me feedback on the results."

Annie, covered in grease, rubbed her nose with the back of her hand and then tossed a short sword to Ryan.

It's very easy to use; just wave it a few times in the air.

"feel good!"

"Then I'll take it first."

"I'll settle the payment for this weapon with you after I've finished my business."

Anne put her hands in her pockets, hummed, and turned her head away.