Talulah, I'm still a child.

As a member of the royal family, Abrahana knew far more about the secrets behind Terra than the average person. The behemoths and their lords were naturally subjects she needed to understand. She knew that the behemoths possessed terrifying power and that the lords had near-immortality, but what happened that day far exceeded their capabilities.

"Fox spirits are different. According to the legends of the Great Yan Dynasty, the more tails a fox spirit has, the stronger it is. In fact, it is said that as long as one tail is cut off, it can grant a person's wish."

"You believe such a legend?"

"In fact, this may not be a legend, Chief."

Ahmoni spread her hands, looking at Abrahana's increasingly bewildered expression, and after thinking for a moment, took out Mei Xue's photo from her pocket and placed it on the table.

"You've actually met that fox spirit before; she's the one Sarkaz asked us to get rid of. Now it seems this was indeed a scheme to kill someone using someone else's knife..."

“Those who are evil to the fox spirit will inevitably suffer the consequences, but the Sarkaz are trying to use the fox spirit as a weapon to kill us.”

Looking at the photo of the four-tailed Mei on the table, Abrahma certainly wouldn't forget how she had excluded Mandra and her sister Raphshini in order to cooperate with the Sarkaz. At the time, she thought that it was just a Volpo and killing her wouldn't matter. She never expected that only Raphshini would come back alive in the end. Now, after hearing Ahmoni's words, she truly understood.

Looking back now, it's truly amazing that Lavshini survived.

"Those damned demon bastards, tsk, Ahmoni, have you spoken to Duke Wellington about this?"

"Not yet, but there's one more thing I think you need to know. According to my intelligence, this fox spirit seems to be planning to go to Victoria."

Although it was called intelligence, Ahmoni actually already knew that Mei Xue had returned, but she was just unsure of the exact time. The anomaly in the starry sky was an unexpected event, but since Mei Xue was able to calm down, it proved that the little fox's strength had recovered faster than they had expected.

Next, we'll see how deep the conflict between Sarkaz and Deeppool can go. The strategy of using one tiger to devour another may not be very effective, but it can at least make the already turbulent situation in Victoria even more serious.

As for the outcome, Ahmoni didn't care. She couldn't figure out Mei Xue, let alone the Doctor. She only knew that although the two trusted each other, they always had their own secrets. Anyway, at least Mei Xue and the Doctor wouldn't treat a bad woman like her as a pawn.

Meanwhile, in Rafishini's room, after listening to Mandra recount the little fox's power, Rafishini wondered if the cat had gone mad. How could anyone so easily destroy this land?

"Forget it, there's no point in telling you all that. Anyway, my advice to you is to go far away. Deep pools are not a good place. You know that better than I do."

"If it weren't for the fact that you're a good person and treated me well back then, I wouldn't have bothered with you."

The kitten ate dried fish, watching Rafishini deep in thought. She knew that she couldn't persuade her with just her words. For Rafishini, her sister Abrahina was always a chain that bound her, but also a shackle that restricted her growth.

As for whether she was worried that her younger sister was growing up too fast and threatening her position, or whether she was worried that her sister would be used by others, only Abrahina herself knew. Mandra was not interested in the truth, and the little cat only considered Mei Xue's interests first.

“Thank you, Mandra, but… I still can’t leave my sister like this. I know that Deeppool’s actions have been somewhat excessive, but at least the Tara people can support themselves here.”

"Alright, I know what you mean. I'll plead for you, but whether the master agrees or not is not up to me."

"Ok?"

“My master is coming to Victoria. Although it’s for Sarkaz, how could he possibly be friendly to Deeppool, who assassinated him? You’d better be careful.”

Leaving those words behind, Mandra jumped out of the window. She knew that Rafishini's heart had wavered, and the rest would depend on how Rafishini gradually came to her senses. In any case, the kitten had figured out the deep pool thoroughly these past few days.

On Rhodes Island, the little fox has a different kind of trouble today, such as a certain Ms. Dorothy who likes to follow her around.

However, Red and Ascalon were also following behind Mei Xue. The little fox was already used to being followed, so having Dorothy around only added a little trouble.

What's really giving the little fox a headache is something else, like right now.

"Meixue, sob...help me!"

Covering her bottom and hiding behind Mei Xue, Ifrit had already used the little fox as her protective umbrella. In front of her was Saria with a smiling face. In any case, Saria always smiled after seeing Mei Xue.

As for before that? Ifrit felt like she almost died early from Rhodes Island's newly opened history class.

I don't know why, but yesterday and the day before, Hermes made her sleep with her best friends, Popuka and the others. Today, when she went back to get her homework, she almost got beaten to death by Saria.

"Hmm, what's going on?"

"Mei Xue, be good. Ifrit and I have some things to talk about. You go over there first."

Facing Mei Xue, Saria had to suppress her raging anger. Not for any other reason than that she didn't want her image in Mei Xue's heart to collapse. The little fox had always regarded Saria as a gentle and reliable older sister who could give her a great sense of security. She was even embarrassed to take out her boxing gloves in front of Mei Xue.

"Meixue, you can't leave, oh no, I'll die."

Her buttocks were still burning with pain, and Ifrit couldn't understand why Saria had hit her.

Dorothy, hiding behind, knew very well that what Ifrit and Little K had said that day had really driven Saria crazy. It was only after waiting for two days that her anger subsided somewhat. If it had happened right after they finished eating that day, it would be a question worth pondering whether Ifrit would have survived.

"???"

Mei Xue had three question marks above his head. It was rare for him to see Ifrit so pitiful and clinging to him, so weak and helpless, without her usual "I'm the best in the world" attitude. But the little fox had no idea what had happened between the two of them.

"She has no sense of propriety and always likes to talk nonsense to people. You don't need to worry about Mei Xue; she's invincible."

"Is that right?"

Scratching her head in confusion, Mei Xue glanced at Ifrit hiding behind her. She looked as pitiful as could be, with teary eyes, like an ordinary little girl being bullied. This contrasted sharply with her usual self, creating a charmingly adorable effect. Even Linglan paled in comparison. If someone who knew her well saw her, they would probably be shocked.

To be able to scare the usually arrogant, haughty, and tyrannical Ifrit like this, one can only say that she truly lives up to her reputation as Saria.

"I only said that you like Mei Xue, Saria. I didn't say anything wrong. Why don't you just propose to him?"

"How dare you talk nonsense!"

Saria's expression immediately turned terrifying again, which frightened Ifrit so much that she clung tightly to the little fox's waist. She was determined not to leave Mei Xue's side today. Hermes could no longer protect her, and she didn't know where White Owl was. She wasn't very familiar with Dorothy, so she could only turn to Mei Xue for help.

What, you're asking why we didn't go find Muels? Of course not, Muels wouldn't dare stop Saria, and they might both get beaten up.

After using her rarely used brain a little, the little fox roughly understood. Hmm, although she still didn't quite understand what had happened, Ifrit had angered Saria again. But since she had seen her, she couldn't just pretend nothing had happened. She still needed to think of a way to keep Ifrit alive.

"Does talking nonsense mean that Saria doesn't like me?"

"what……"

Saria, who had been so aggressive, was completely dumbfounded by Mei Xue's words. Goodness, could it really be interpreted that way? Wait, Mei Xue looks like she's about to cry!

"Waaah..."

While Saria was lost in thought, the little fox quietly turned around, took out an onion from its tail, and made herself cry. Ifrit also suffered a bit; she was already feeling a bit wronged, and now she cried along with the little fox.

However, she really didn't expect the little fox to have such tricks up its sleeve. This guy looked so innocent and easy to bully, but she never expected him to be such a good actor.

"Ah, Meixue, don't cry. That's not what I meant. How could I not like you?"

Seeing that her most precious little brother was about to cry, Saria didn't care about that rebellious daughter Ifrit anymore. She quickly squatted down to wipe Mei Xue's tears. Why be angry? Coaxing the little fox was the most important thing.

"Then you still say Ifrit is wrong?"

It was all fake crying. In fact, Saria only needed to glance at Mei Xue's smug and happy wagging tail to know what was going on, but concern clouded her judgment, and her eyes were fixed on the little fox's face, so she couldn't care less about anything else.

"She's right, what she said... oh well, I like you, really."

Because she couldn't tell Mei Xue what Ifrit had said, lest the little fox be influenced by bad habits, Saria could only swallow this bitter pill. However, there was nothing to hide about liking Mei Xue. Everyone on Rhodes Island could see how protective she was of the little fox, and besides, so many people liked Mei Xue; she was just one of them.

"That's more like it~ mua~"

He kissed Saria on the cheek, and the little fox's face immediately turned into a smile. If it weren't for the tear stains at the corners of his eyes, no one would have been able to tell that he had just been crying.

"Hmm, these earrings suit Saria very well too. Beautiful people always look good no matter what they wear!"

"I..."

Oh no, Saria felt her brain was about to overload. This CPU, a graduate of a prestigious university, was now experiencing what it meant to be overloaded. She couldn't even speak properly. How was she supposed to answer? Speaking of which, was Mei Xue being a little too proactive today?

"Ifrit and I are going to play now. Goodbye, sister. Oh, can we have dinner together tonight?"

"can."

Saria instinctively replied that there was currently no one on Rhodes Island who could say no to Mei Xue.

Watching the little fox leave with Ifrit, Ascalon, hiding in his shadow, was genuinely stunned. Something was wrong. When did Mei Xue learn to use her own advantages to develop new tactics and adapt her strategies to different situations? If the little fox had dared to say those words to someone else, well… heh, things would have gotten really messy.

"Saria, Saria, are you alright?"

Dorothy reached out and nudged Saria, but seeing that she didn't react at all, she really couldn't understand where Mei Xue's few words could have such a powerful effect.

On the other side, Ifrit, who had been rescued, finally came to her senses. She wiped away the tears brought on by the onions and couldn't help but rub the spot where she had been hit. After thinking for a moment, she reached out and gently touched Mei Xue's waist. When she hugged Mei Xue earlier, she realized for the first time that the little fox's skin was exceptionally well-maintained, smooth and tender.

"Let me make this clear first, you can't tell anyone about what happened today! Otherwise, I'll never forgive you!"

"No, hey, don't touch me like that!"

Perhaps she was a little carried away, because Ifrit couldn't control herself. Looking at Mei Xue's blushing and shy face, she suddenly felt that this little fox seemed more pleasing to the eye than before.

Chapter 77 Plum Blossom's "Tails"

She wanted to kill Mei Xue, and the person who wanted to kill her was also doing it for Mei Xue. In the end, the person who saved her was also acting on Mei Xue's orders. Afudoga found it all very funny, but she couldn't bring herself to laugh.

"There's no need to blame her too much. After all, we all prioritize Mei Xue's safety above all else."

Wiping the dagger from her hands, Miss Fengwan looked at Aphrodite. If she hadn't appeared in time that night, Aphrodite's life would probably have been lost to that Sargon assassin.

"In that case, don't you know what I'm going to do?"

"Of course I know, but what can I do even if I know? Mei Xue asked me to protect you, so naturally I have to listen to him."

As she spoke, Miss Fengwan herself became quite frustrated. She had just finished dealing with various intelligence and assassination work in Ursus, and now she had to rush to this place filled with yellow sand without stopping for a moment. She had hardly had any time to rest. Mei Xue had also calculated it perfectly. Afudoja was not weak. The crossbow in her hand, which looked like a fountain pen, played a significant role.

"So the person who tried to assassinate me before was arranged by the Doctor?"

"Most likely."

Why did she only contact me now?

After finishing her diary entry for the day, Afdokia put away her paper and pen, looking somewhat puzzled. You see, she had been on high alert ever since she learned of that news, and only she had seen the contents of that video; everyone else had only seen an animated film.

So if it really was arranged by the doctor, wouldn't it have been better to just get rid of her much earlier?

"It's probably because you weren't considered an insider before you accepted Mei Xue's commission; you were just an ordinary woman. Although the Doctor is meticulous, he wouldn't kill someone who knows nothing about it."

"This guy called Doctor... he's really a strange person."

Afdokia has never met the Doctor in person, but the Doctor did appear in the video that Mei Xue left inside Haro. She doesn't act unless she knows the truth, but once she gets involved, she uses her killing move. The Doctor's style of doing things is really baffling.

"Strange is relative to our own people. As far as the Doctor's enemies are concerned, the only impression they can retain is that of horror."

Fengwan took out a square piece of paper and folded it, and couldn't help but recall the days when the Doctor and Meixue went to the Eastern Kingdom. At that time, the Doctor and Meixue were just trying to determine whether Su Xueer had really left a beacon in the sea as the specific door when she woke up in the future. Fengwan was just entrusted by the head of the family to talk to them about a business deal.

Then she witnessed firsthand how the Doctor silenced several people on her side with her words, and how she gradually brought down their arch-rival, the Raikura family. In just three days, the head of the Raikura family died of a heart attack on the first day, his eldest and second sons fought amongst themselves for power on the second day, and the youngest daughter of the Raikura family suddenly took over the family's power in place of her two brothers. No one even dared to ask where her two brothers had gone. But after that day, the Raikura family gained two relatively unknown retainers.

Throughout the entire Eastern Kingdom, the shadows of Doctor and Mei Xue are behind countless events, even though they have only been in the Eastern Kingdom for less than half a year. Although Feng Wan is nominally Mei Xue and Doctor's partner, deep down he truly acknowledges these two as his family heads.

However, if she really had to choose between the Doctor and Meixue, then Fengwan could only choose Meixue, for a simple reason: she was also afraid of the Doctor.

The Dr. was not much different from the Dr. now. She was still optimistic and somewhat lively, but her occasional rambling thoughts could be a bit bewildering. However, Kazemaru once saw the Dr. enter a certain state. When she had set her goal and was preparing to lead her enemy step by step into the abyss, there was no emotion in her eyes. All her calculations were for maximum efficiency. It was no longer about treating people as pawns.

At least in Fengwan's eyes, the Doctor was more like someone gently brushing off the dust that had unintentionally gotten on her shoulder. She didn't care about the opponent's counterattack or the sacrifice of her own side. She cared about nothing except Meixue, not even her own life.

How much longer do we have?

"It does take quite a long time to get from here to Kazimierz, but it will be faster to get to Victoria."