It doesn't matter what the lord is.

"You don't want to ask me why?"

Alayya said:

"Master, there must be a reason for doing this."

Even so, my daughter's emotions were still there. She probably hoped that I would point at Pierce and say "hit me" like I did before.

I smiled bitterly and said:

"It's nothing, actually. I just suddenly figured it out. I didn't know why those poor people had such piercing eyes when I came here, but now I understand. I'm afraid the news that the half-human, half-demon girl was going to be executed has spread a long time ago, and now everyone is looking forward to handing her over in exchange for peace. If we stop this now, it's equivalent to making enemies with the entire Yuxi City. In the future, whenever there is an invasion by the demons, those people will put the blame on us."

Alayya held the sword at her waist, frowned, and muttered:

"How could this be... Young Master heard it, right? The man named Pierce said that the half-demon who was handed over killed many fellow demons. She should be the one who protected Yuxi City."

So, you are still too young, Alayya.

I shook my head and said to her:

"Come out for a walk with me."

After changing into simple clothes, I walked to the side of the road, scooped up two handfuls of soil, poured them over my head, and rolled around in the grass twice, looking somewhat dirty. Alayya followed my example, but she still didn't understand me.

I told her this is called an incognito visit.

The two of us strolled through Yuxi City again, and this time we looked less conspicuous. Most of the people on the street treated us as their own people and no longer avoided us. I took Alaiya to a teahouse, ordered the cheapest tea, and then started drinking by ourselves without saying a word.

The teahouse is very lively.

The people are very enthusiastic.

Everyone is discussing this matter.

"Filita is finally gone, and our good days should come."

"What are you talking about? I used to think she was a good person, but I didn't expect she was full of bad intentions."

"You just realized she's a bad person. She's been at odds with us since she was a child. Didn't she even throw rocks at our children? I still remember that year when she burned down several houses. Although no one died, I knew at that time that she was a demon by nature. Even though she was very cruel to the demons, she wasn't very kind to humans either."

The teahouse was filled with the sound of conversation.

"That's right! If it weren't for her, why would we have endured all these years of pain? She is fully responsible!"

"That is to say, you are a bastard, do you really think you are something?"

"Haha, the daughter of a beast is still a beast after all... they are not good people anyway, so let them fight each other."

I poured Alaya a cup of tea, watched her drink it, and asked:

"How does it feel?"

Alayya replied:

“It’s very bitter.”

I started laughing.

Someone in the teahouse slammed the table:

"What's so scary about the demons? What's scary is the traitor inside! I don't think Fileta is born a good person. If she really has such great power, why doesn't she counterattack the demons? Why doesn't she kill all of them? She has been in cahoots with the demons for a long time!"

"So, the demons wanted her back, maybe because they were afraid that we would find out?"

"That's right! Those noble lords are still too soft-hearted. In my opinion, they should kill her in Yuxi City and throw her head to the demons!"

"Good idea! It will make you feel better!"

A burst of cheers rang out.

I poured a cup of tea and said to Alayya:

"The people are justice, and the will of the people is absolutely correct. But you see, as long as there are a few people with ulterior motives among the people, they can be easily incited. And is that demon named Fileta really that noble? You can't guarantee it, and neither can I. Maybe she is really a chess piece buried by the demons in Yuxi City? Saving her requires a huge price, is it really worth it?"

Alayya remained silent.

I held the teacup and said quietly:

"If you were put in that position, what would you do? Would you surrender?"

Alayya shook her head.

I said:

"That's it. Pierce used the word 'bring her to justice', but I believe that the current Yuxi City does not have the strength to capture her and escort her to the demon clan's territory. Then it can only mean that she surrendered. Why did she surrender? Did she want to return to the demon clan's territory? These things are unclear."

Alayya took a sip of tea and nodded obediently.

I pointed at the boiling crowd and said:

"Besides, what those people said may not be wrong. Did you just hear it? That woman named Fileta burned down someone else's house. How serious is it for the people whose lives are already difficult to lose their houses? Is she really kind by nature? If she has never done anything to offend humanity, why can she stir up such a wave?"

I didn't speak.

In teahouses, on the streets, and even in the entire city.

Everyone was chanting three words rhythmically and in unison.

"Kill her! Kill her!!"

17. Go and rescue that goddess

A hero saves a beauty - that sounds like a great story.

But I'm not a hero, and I don't know whether that guy is handsome or not.

After returning to the City Lord's Mansion, the deafening cheers outside had gradually subsided.

I sat on the bed, leaning against the wall with my eyes closed.

Is this okay?

I still feel a little uneasy. I can't describe what it feels like. Maybe I'm not sure if Yuxi City can be defended after the magician leaves. Or maybe I feel it's a pity to lose a precious magician. But no matter what, there is one thing I am sure of.

Judging from the current information, the magician has no reason to protect Yuxi Castle.

She is the daughter of humans and demons. No matter which kind, they are all her compatriots. She doesn't seem to be very popular with humans, or even quite unwelcome. Why would such a person protect an isolated city? I can't figure it out. Because I can't figure it out, I always feel that there is something strange going on.

At this moment, Alayya whispered:

"Master, there seems to be someone outside."

I opened my eyes and sensed a little bit, and found that there was indeed someone outside the City Lord's Mansion.

He didn't knock on the door, nor did he make any sound. He just knelt silently at the door.

I hesitated for a moment and said:

"Come with me and take a look."

Alayya followed me with a sword.

When I opened the door, I saw the thin figure of the young man at a glance. He was kneeling respectfully at the door and did not raise his head when he heard the door open.

Yama - I think that was his name. He was the young man who had said during the day that he would never talk to us or take a single copper coin from us.

I walked up to him and asked:

"What are you doing here?"

He pressed his forehead against the rough ground, opened his mouth with difficulty, and said in a hoarse voice:

"I'm sorry about what happened during the day. I didn't know you were the new city lord, and your tone was a little -"

I interrupted him:

"Alright. I don't have time for your insincere apologies."

Yama clenched his fists and took several deep breaths.

Maybe he was trying hard to resist the urge to scold me.

He opened his mouth and said:

"Please...save my master."

I looked at him, gave him a playful smile, and asked:

"Filita?"

Yama nodded bitterly.

Sure enough it is.

If there weren't two magicians in this city, then the one who taught Yama magic and the one who was tied up and sent to the demon territory should be the same person. The half-human, half-demon magician who constantly defeated the demons' attacks alone - Fileta, this name has appeared quite frequently recently.

I looked at him with a half-smile and asked:

"Do you think that, based on what you said, I should go and take her back despite everyone's opposition?"

Yama had nothing to say and just knelt there.

I said calmly:

"And I heard that your master has a very bad reputation and has even burned down someone's house. Is that true?"

Yama nodded slowly, but then said quickly:

"I don't know why, but Master, Master must have a reason."

I laughed:

"Everyone is having a hard time living in a place like this. Burning down someone's house is like destroying their life. What on earth made her do this? The revenge for her father's murder is just this, but she, a human, has no way of killing her demon father."

Yama was speechless for a moment.

I didn't say anything else and didn't leave.

After a long while, he stammered:

"I, I can guarantee that Master is not a bad person..."

I smiled and told him:

"Your assurance means nothing."

Yama's lips trembled. After a long time, he stood up, took out something wrapped in rags from his arms, raised his hands above his head, swallowed his saliva and said:

"This is Master's diary... She never lets anyone read it. There are restrictions she set on it, and I can't unlock it at all... But if you can unlock it, you can read it. What kind of person is Master, what exactly does Master want to do... You should understand after reading it."

I didn't move.

"You know this is an invasion of her privacy?"

Yama closed his eyes and nodded, blushing and saying:

"I know... Master is like a goddess in a painting, proud and beautiful, and she never tells anyone what she is thinking. If she comes back, she will definitely scold me severely. But it doesn't matter. I'm just worried that it is a restriction set by Master, and no one in Yuxi City can break it. By the time other magicians break the restriction, it will be too late! Can you..."

"no need."

I answered him calmly, took the diary from his hand and shook it.

There was a transparent light that shattered and scattered like glass.

Yama was stunned.

I slowly flipped through the yellowed book, watching the words slowly change from immature and sloppy to round and neat, watching some pages soaked with tears, and some pages stained with blood and stuck together. Through the words, I could feel the emotions that jumped out of the pages when the owner wrote, and I could feel my heart sinking bit by bit as I read these words.

When I closed the diary, I suddenly had an indescribable feeling.

Anger at the environment, anger at myself, anger at the world, anger at Pierce and others.

But I quickly suppressed such emotions, dispelled the impulse in my mind, and read it carefully again.

I laughed out loud after reading it.

A bunch of ridiculous words, a piece of paper full of sad tears.

I once wondered what the reason was for the half-demon named Fileta to protect humans, but after reading it, I finally understood.

I restored the restrictions on the diary, wrapped it in rags and returned it to Yama, saying to him:

"You said that Fileta is like a goddess."

Yama nodded sheepishly.

I said slowly: