Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

Volume VI: The Rebellion of Pankor: Chapter Forty-Five: The Return

Lying limply on the carriage, Orichils gently applied ointment to the wound on her back, and then, with a muffled groan, his hands began to tremble slightly.

"It hurts so much... Waaah..."

"Just bear with it for a moment, it will be over soon."

Looking at the girl's pitiful appearance, Orichils felt as if a knife was stabbing his heart. Every time he gently touched those blurry, pretty backs, he could feel her taut muscles.

"Ugh, it really hurts... Damn necromancer, I absolutely have to get revenge... Ugh... Never mind, they're probably already dead beyond repair."

One second she was all bravado, the next she was dejected. Lin Xueyin could only lie helplessly in the carriage, feeling the waves of pain coming from her back.

Seeing that her complexion was gradually regaining some color, Orichalcos breathed a slight sigh of relief, gently covered her with the blanket, and turned to bring out a box of cooked meat porridge that was already beside him.

"Yukine, have something to eat."

The wooden spoon was brought to Lin Xueyin's lips. She watched as Lin Xueyin carefully touched the porridge with her tender tongue to test the temperature before taking a big gulp, scooping up all the porridge from the spoon and filling her mouth.

"Mmm, it tastes really good..."

"Little girl, drink more if you like it. You're injured, so it's better for you to drink more meat porridge."

She nodded obediently, allowing Orichalcos to affectionately place his hand on her head and ruffle her beautiful long golden hair again.

"Don't mess up my hair..." Lin Xueyin complained, but amidst the other person's long laughter, the carriage slowly moved forward.

Suddenly, the carriage, which had been slowly moving forward under the protection of many cavalry, came to a sudden stop. Orichils gently twitched his pointed elven ears, listening carefully to the sounds around him.

"Ahem, Olithis, is something wrong? If so, you should leave. I'm a cripple now, there's no need for me to..."

"Lin Xueyin, what kind of people do you take us for? Do you think Olithis is the kind of person who would abandon his comrades for his own life?"

Knowing she had just misspoke, Lin Xueyin could only look innocently at the somewhat angry Orichalcos, her pale hand gently tugging at the corner of his clothes.

"Sigh, what an infuriating little girl. Alright, don't worry, with me and Maca here, no one can hurt you. Don't worry."

"Well, then it all depends on you guys." Lin Xueyin lay down on the ground again, feeling weak, and slowly closed her eyes, letting out a soft breath.

Gently tucking the blanket back over Lin Xueyin, Orichils' eyes flashed with intense killing intent. If the other party continued to pursue this relentlessly, then he wouldn't be polite.

As he pulled back the curtain of the carriage, Orichils picked up the bow and arrows hanging beside the carriage, his eyes filled with icy coldness. At that moment, several miles away, thousands of Imperial light infantrymen were slowly making their way here.

Riding her white horse, Aria, though still filled with anxiety, forced herself to endure it and led the group toward Slimmed County. The violent explosion that had occurred earlier filled Aria with unease, knowing that Lin Xueyin was also there.

"Yukine, you absolutely mustn't get into trouble."

Just as she was preparing to head to the capital, she discovered that Prince Ikux had also come to the front lines with the Royal Guard, and Princess Irabel had come as the King's envoy to offer her condolences to the troops at the front.

In this situation, Aria quickly reported Lin Xueyin's suspicions to them. After learning that this was a problem that Xueyin had noticed, Prince Ikux and Princess Irabel took it very seriously and quickly sent someone to deliver it to the imperial palace in the capital.

Meanwhile, the medicines were ready, and with the army's advance, they quickly brought all territories except Panko back under their rule.

It was precisely because of this surprise attack that Panco's main force was wiped out. Knowing that Lin Xueyin was in the Gold Territory, Irabel and the others were very worried about her safety, so they quickly ordered Aria to lead thousands of guards to the Gold Territory to support Xueyin.

However, upon arriving in Goldshire, he was not greeted by the girl he had been longing for, but rather by news that she had already gone to Slimmed County. And at that moment, the scouts told him that there had been a violent explosion in Slimmed County.

This made Aria, who was already worried about Lin Xueyin, even more uneasy. Therefore, she immediately led a group to Slimmed County, hoping to provide Xueyin with support as soon as possible.

"Everyone, give it your all! Baron Lin is still waiting for our support..."

"Roar..." With Aria's shout, the many guards quickened their pace. These were soldiers who had participated in the Battle of Sunset Pass, and they already had a good impression of Lin Xueyin.

Some people were even resurrected by Lin Xueyin, so at this moment, they were also very worried about that approachable little priest.

Thousands of people marched toward Slimmed County, their imposing presence and rapid advance causing the earth to tremble slightly.

"Sister Ailiya, is Sister Lin really alright? I'm so scared, so scared that something might have happened to her..."

After hearing that Aria was coming to find Lin Xueyin, Lilia also ran out. Although it was not a good idea to bring a child into the army, Aria saw her concern for Lin Xueyin and put her on her horse.

"Don't worry, Yukine has always been lucky, she'll be fine this time too. I bet that was Yukine's doing."

Although he was very anxious, he still comforted the little girl in his arms. Although her soft body didn't feel as good as Yukine's, it was still very comfortable to him.

"Lilia, you'll see her soon, don't worry."

Even though she couldn't ride a horse at full gallop, Arya still tried her best to keep her speed as fast as possible.

"Halt!"

A sharp arrow landed on the ground, and Orichalcos landed lightly, which relieved Aria and Lilia. Since they were here, Lin Xueyin must be not far away.

"Orichils, it's me, Aria. How is Yukine?"

He had been watching the infantry with caution when he heard a familiar voice. Only then did Orichils realize that the leader was none other than the knight girl from before, though he hadn't recognized her because she was wearing a helmet.

As for the little girl hidden by the horse's head and her raised arm, she was none other than Lilia, who had been taking care of Lin Xueyin. The initial tension finally subsided.

Volume VI: Pankor's Rebellion: Chapter 46 - He Was Scolded

"Yukine, Yukine..."

After learning that Lin Xueyin was in the carriage ahead, Ailiya rushed excitedly toward the carriage without waiting for the other party to say anything more.

The curtain was opened, revealing a pale-faced girl fast asleep. Although she appeared calm, a hint of sadness would occasionally flash across her face.

"What, what's going on..."

Clenching her fists tightly, Aria was incredulous. This strong young woman was now lying so weakly on the car, looking so helpless, aggrieved, and miserable. It was heartbreaking to see.

"Xueyin, how could this happen? Who hurt you?"

"Cough cough, it's alright, I'm much better now, don't worry... Ouch..." Just as she was about to smile, a sharp pain shot through her body, causing her to gasp.

"Look at you, still trying to be strong. You should get some rest."

"I know." Lin Xueyin had just fallen asleep, but the appearance of the main force woke her up again. She had thought that the enemy was chasing after her and had prepared for the worst, but when she saw her friend, her tense mood instantly relaxed.

"Aria, how's it going on the Empire? Has Panko territory already fallen?"

"Not yet, but it will be soon. Pan Ke's side is already at its last gasp and it's impossible for them to cause any more trouble."

With a slight pout, Lin Xueyin shifted her head to a more comfortable position, exposing her delicate arms to the air. Ailiya, seeing the girl's limp appearance, sat down beside her and gently stroked her beautiful blonde hair with her fingers.

"Yukine, tell me, what happened? Why did this suddenly happen?"

"Emmm, well... actually... it's just..."

How could I possibly talk about such an embarrassing thing? Was I supposed to say that I was tricked, went inside, got beaten up, and ended up causing the entire Slummershire to be massacred?

She couldn't bring herself to say it; it wasn't just about saving face, but also about the regret in her heart. The girl gently buried her head in her arms, her slightly trembling body telling those around her the turmoil in her heart.

"Xueyin, if something happens, we can face it together. I can't let you bear it all alone."

"Who can allow it, who can acknowledge it, and who will bear it?" It seems like he is talking to himself, or perhaps he is talking to himself.

Aria was a little confused, but she didn't know whether to continue the conversation at this opportune moment, and even if she did, she didn't know how to do so.

"Hey, Aria, tell me, how am I supposed to face the people of Goldshire when I go back this time? How am I supposed to face Irabel and Ikux?"

Actually, she didn't know what had happened. She just saw that Lin Xueyin always seemed preoccupied, which made Ailiya want to hold her in her arms and comfort this poor girl.

Knowing she wouldn't get any real answers from Lin Xueyin, Ailiya took her leave and got out of the car to find Orichalos, who was directing everyone to set up camp.

"I think you should know what happened to Yukine."

Feeling tense, angry, and heartbroken, Aria desperately wanted to know what had happened to make the once confident and optimistic girl so depressed.

Olihirs looked quietly at the girl in front of her. She knew that she and Lin Xueyin had always been very close, and she was also thinking about what the consequences would be if she told her the truth.

Ultimately, at her insistence, Orichils recounted what she knew about what had happened before, including the vast, desolate ruins where no survivors remained.

Thud... A small tree, as thick as an arm, was snapped in two by a single punch. Arya stood up angrily and walked towards Lin Xueyin's carriage.

I never imagined that so many things would happen to her while I was away. Those necromancers deserve to die, that demon marshal deserves to die, and what about me? In the end, I still failed to protect her.

"Yukine..."

Although the other party tried her best to keep her tone calm and her voice completely still, Lin Xueyin could still feel the intense anger that Ailiya was suppressing.

"Um, Aria, you..."

"Yukine, why did you insist on coming here by yourself instead of waiting for the others?"

Hmm, Lin Xueyin seemed to be able to see wisps of black gas emanating from the other person's body. She nervously shifted further into the blanket covering her back.

"Yukine, why aren't you answering me?"

"Um... haha, ahahaha, I just, I just feel, it's not a big deal..."

"Nothing much? Look at yourself now, look at how badly you're injured. If you had waited for the others to come here with you, things wouldn't be like this. You really are..."

Seeing the girl's increasingly aggrieved face, Aria finally couldn't continue and could only sit beside her, saying, "Thank goodness you're alright, thank goodness..."

"I...I'm fine, but..."

"Alright, that's not something you should be thinking about anymore, Yukine. Don't put everything on your shoulders. You're not a god, and no one will blame you. As long as you're safe, that's all that matters."

Although I felt a surge of anger at the deaths of those innocent civilians, who could I blame? The deed was done, and the only thing I could do was seek revenge.

Use your sword to bring justice to the victims.

"Aria... I..."

Gently touching Lin Xueyin's pink lips with her finger, Ailiya said with a hint of relief, "I'm here for you. You're not alone. I'll share everything with you."

A handsome face was right in front of her, and the warm, fragrant breath slowly fell on her cheeks with the sound of his voice, bringing a touch of shyness to her face.

"Yes, it's so good to have you..."

"Alright, take a rest first. We'll continue our journey tomorrow. Panco Territory is too preoccupied with other regions right now, so you can focus on your recovery. Princess Irabel and Prince Ikux have also arrived here, and this rebellion will soon be over."

He readjusted Lin Xueyin's limp position to make her more comfortable. Looking at her adorable appearance, he couldn't help but pat the girl who resembled a lazy kitten.

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Volume VI: The Rebellion of Panko: Chapter Forty-Seven: Goodbye Irabel

With Gold Rush City now in sight, Lin Xueyin, who was being held tightly in Aria's arms, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although the knot in her heart hadn't been completely untied yet, it had given her a great sense of relief.

"Sister Lin, are you really not going to come in and rest for a bit?"

A petite little girl peeked her cute head out from the carriage next to Lin Xueyin, looking at Lin Xueyin outside who was riding with Ailiya with some concern.