After my rebirth, Miss Saint turned evil

However, just as I was about to start appreciating the unique scenery outside.

But suddenly, I felt that Filia's little head seemed to hit my shoulder.

Turning my head, I saw that she was just leaning towards me, still the same as before - pouting without saying a word, and her face not facing this way.

What a cat-like guy.

It's really... a gesture that would have been completely unimaginable in the past.

In the swaying carriage, he supported Filia's body and closed his eyes without saying anything.

Still, it's nice to be like this once in a while.

After all, it’s still a long way to Crossmaria.

(End of Volume 2)

Conclusion of Volume 2

The second volume has officially concluded.

In fact, I didn’t expect that I could persist for so long.

从2023年1月4日发书的那一天开始，到今天2023年4月25日，已经过去了三个半多月了。

I really didn’t expect that I could hold on for this long, so I must thank everyone for their continued support.

If it weren't for your reading and communication, I would have given up long ago. Thank you all so much.

Let me give a brief summary of the second volume.

I just took a look at the word count of the Word document. This volume has a total of 326024 words.

To be honest, I am not very satisfied with the writing of this volume. I even feel that it is not as good as the first volume.

Like everyone said in the comments, it's too watery.

Apart from the psychological description of the male protagonist's growth process, which I think is necessary, there are also many boring parts, which may not have any impact even if they are deleted.

Although the last part of this volume slightly improved this shortcoming, this problem was very serious in the early and especially middle stages.

Before the end of the series, I reorganized the chapters at the end of the second volume and the third season and deleted some unnecessary plots.

So, I personally think that the latter part is better written than the middle part. I wonder what you think.

If possible, the third volume will probably continue to be written in this style.

If you have any suggestions, please let me know so I can improve it in advance.

In short, the second volume has ended, and the third volume will officially begin tomorrow - the story of Mephistopheles and Filia's adventures in the free city of Crossmaria.

Thank you for reading this, and thank you for your continued support.

I’m Liang Wei, see you tomorrow.

Volume 3: Free City

Chapter 1 Free City Crossmaria

"It doesn't matter that new roads are being opened up."

It was in the blackness - it was hard to tell whether it was darkness or night, but in something like black fog, a figure was wandering there.

"It's alright, Murphy. There were unexpected consequences, but you chose to forge a new path."

"I chose a path filled with excruciating pain, piercing pain, and burning flesh, but—"

"This is the way to change your destiny."

It sounded like a monologue, but also like he was speaking to someone.

The way he speaks is exaggerated, even a little funny.

Those eyes seemed to be recalling something, looking at something they missed.

"But the past is not so easy to break through."

"Therefore, you need to constantly roll on the ground, find the flaws, and then look for clues to observe the situation."

The tone seemed happy, yet sad, and it was impossible to understand.

The shadow's expression, as well as the emotions it carries, cannot be read.

So these words were simply spoken by him, just some meaningless words.

"I respect your choice and accept its consequences."

"So it doesn't matter. No matter what your future choices are, I welcome them."

"But. If that's close to the result we want, that would be great."

The words that sounded like a monologue but also like a confession to everyone finally stopped.

then.

Again, little by little, whispering.

"Then let's start over!"

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The free city of Crossmaria stands at the intersection of three forces.

The three forces are the Garcia Empire, the Leiden Kingdom and the Great Forest.

In the Garcia Empire, the Kingdom of Leiden has been fighting for soil since its inception.

Because the location of that border area is also adjacent to the big forest, this is the only place that has no clear ownership.

And those three forces did not want the other to get that piece of land.

So in the end, they all tacitly ignored that place, and gradually, the border area became a place without anyone's jurisdiction.

At the beginning, there were only residents from the three forces at the border area. They left their homes for various reasons and came here, wanting to start a new life.

After they met at the border, friction and collisions arose due to their differences in appearance, beliefs and even race, accompanied by more and more bloodshed.

This was necessary and inevitable, but the residents of the border area soon realized that this was not acceptable.

So they began to consciously understand each other and learned to actively avoid conflicts. In the many years of adjustment and integration that followed, they gradually learned to respect the differences in their respective ethnic cultures and learned to coexist peacefully.

After the border area became famous, more and more people left their own countries and came here. Even many dwarves living on the other side of the continent came here specifically for freedom.

As the population grew, the residents of the border area built a city called Crossmaria, and added the prefix of Free City to the city, and they called themselves the pursuers of freedom.

As the name suggests, because of the many different races living here, no other region on this continent can compare with Crossmaria in terms of respect for freedom and autonomy.

Crossmaria was built many years ago. Due to its unique location, the city became a trade center for three powers at the beginning of its establishment and gradually began to flourish.

Due to its rapid development and the principle of non-interference among the three forces, Crossmaria has now established a solid autonomy.

Over the years of development, more and more people have come here, and it has had its own influence.

Many similar cities, large and small, began to be built around Crossmaria, and they worked closely together with it as the center, as if they were about to establish a new country.

With its financial resources as its background, this city-state has the privilege of not being interfered with by other countries.

Patrick naturally couldn't reach out to a place like this.

Moreover, in history, this city-state has never fallen.

Yes, it never fell, but... well, at least not yet.

He got off the bus at the entrance to the city, stroked his chin with his fingers, and sighed softly.

"What happened? Did you hit your head on the carriage?"

Hearing the sigh, a large shaking wooden barrel waved towards this side.

No, that's actually an illusion.

The truth is, the combination of a girl and a huge wooden barrel can be called extremely incongruous.

A short girl unloaded a large wooden barrel from the carriage, which was too big for even an adult to lift. She held it in her arms and made lively noises.

He was a guide found in the Free City of Crossmaria, his name was Largo An.

The incongruous look of this short girl and the large wooden barrel she was holding always made me feel inexplicably uneasy.

So why carry a huge barrel on your back? And why weave through the crowds as if it were your normal thing to do?

Honestly, all that comes into view is an endless supply of unease.

However, after all, it was with the help of Selena and Wood that he got the letter of introduction at a high price in Leinburg.

If that's the case, then even though he may not look very reliable, he definitely has the ability.

So it should be fine...right?

......All right.

It seems that now I can only pray that this girl is someone who will not make mistakes in the contract or the agreed things.

"Hey, Murphy...that guide's about to fall over again."

Filia pointed in surprise at Lalge An, who had lost his balance and was about to be crushed by the large barrel.

Hearing this, he turned and looked over there.

Oh, well, I'm afraid that's the situation now.

To be honest, now besides the anxiety about the future, the only thing left in my heart is the anxiety about the future.

So, she could only sigh inwardly, then reached out and helped her lift up the wooden barrel which was several times bigger than her body.

In response, Lalge An just said thank you, but still stubbornly refused to put down his luggage.

Although I don't know whether she is a businessman with her own persistence, or because she has some other reason to carry the big wooden barrel.

But to be honest, it would be a bit troublesome to hold that thing up even if I were to do it myself.

"Thank you... Well, then, as you two wish, I will take you to the guild."

"Just leave it all to me. Don't worry, I'm as familiar with this place as if it were my own backyard!"

In order to show his reliability, Lalge An, who was unable to make a promise because he was blocked by the big wooden barrel, showed a somewhat forced smile.

Chapter 2 Guild

Large An, who couldn't make any promises, said with a somewhat forced smile on his face.

"Just leave it all to me. Don't worry, I'm as familiar with this place as if it were my own backyard!"

Then, like a pour of cold water, Filia's voice appeared.

"You're stumbling around in your own backyard. Is that really okay?"

This guy is really ruthless.

Don't you have any idea of ​​the care and gentleness that are necessary when dealing with others?

Rather, how can you even ask such a question?

In response to Filia's words, Lalge An lowered his head with a grim expression.

At this moment, in Crossmaria, the problem he faced was - how to let Filia settle here and then run away alone.

If I continue to hide here with Filia, God knows when I will be able to fulfill the shadow's request and become no longer ordinary.

A real man walking in the world must have ambitions to serve the whole world.

I've forgotten where I heard this, but it makes a lot of sense.

And, to be honest, I always feel that Filia seems to be getting more and more terrifying now. Even her terrifying level in her previous life can only be considered "ordinary" compared to now.

Therefore, it is very necessary for me to stay away from here, otherwise who knows when my personal safety will be threatened.

In addition, during this period, if you stay here for too long, the risk will be a bit high.

Staying in this city that is the trade center between the East and the West would not be a big deal if it were peacetime.

But in turbulent times, this place could become a center of trouble.

No, it should even be said that this is likely to be the place where trouble arises.

Just as he was frowning in thought, Filia's voice came from behind him.

"What's wrong Murphy... Come on. Ah! Or is my family heirloom too heavy?"