Just became an evil god and was summoned by the saint

"Lord Ross, it seems we've forgotten something..."

Celia stared dumbfounded at the tightly closed city gates before her.

When she arrived, she hadn't realized that there was a curfew and the city gates were closed that night.

I only noticed this situation after I arrived.

Ross said, "Southern City is quite lively tonight. The main gate is closed, but there are still side gates, aren't there?"

"Where is the side door?"

Celia lowered her head and looked around the city gate.

She was looking at the sky, wondering if it was possible to fly into Southern Border City.

But Ross didn't mention flying in, and she wisely didn't bring it up.

Most cities in the Ishtar Empire have regulations prohibiting unlicensed flights.

Under the city's lockdown and curfew, sneaking in—who knows what might happen?

The consequences would certainly be more serious than flying in the city.

Who knows, a bolt of lightning might suddenly appear out of nowhere and strike her down.

“There are actually people living outside the city of Southern Border.”

Looking around, Celia suddenly noticed that there seemed to be quite a few simple houses and tents not far from the city wall.

However, it's not under the main city gate, but on the opposite side.

The city is built between two high slopes, facing southeast. To the southeast is a gentle plain, while to the northwest, high mountains begin to appear, forming a strategic pass.

Today, the city has become a communication center relying on the Star Spirit Tree. However, due to early planning reasons, the area within the city wall is already full of people. Those who want to settle here can only build simple houses or tents outside the city.

The city lord tacitly approved of these people's existence, as long as they did not obstruct traffic on the main road.

Celia left the main road and walked towards the tents and makeshift houses. After turning the corner, the view suddenly opened up before her.

Between the hillside and the city wall, rows of simple houses and tents lined up one after another, creating a spectacular sight.

However, it was already late at night, and most of the tents and makeshift shelters had their lights off, with only a few lights still on.

Ross said, "With so many people living outside the city, they certainly won't always enter or leave through the main gate. Entering through the main gate requires paying a fee, and there are plenty of people who try to find ways to enter the city without paying."

Celia frowned, her gaze sweeping over all the tents: "I'll go ask them if they have any access to the city."

Ross laughed and said, "No need to ask. Just follow the direction I point out. They won't easily reveal this kind of shady business to strangers, especially since you're dressed neatly and cleanly, and you're clearly not a poor girl."

As he spoke, he looked at the elven girl being carried by the puppet beside him and added, "Moreover, you're also carrying an elven girl; they probably won't even have time to run away."

Celia blinked in confusion, then came to her senses after a moment: "Do they think I'm a slave trader?"

Ross glanced at the elven girl casually hoisted onto his shoulder: "She doesn't look like one. She looks like a poacher who's going to sell the elven girl to a slave trader."

Celia snorted, "Who cares? What they think is none of my business."

Following Ross's directions, Celia entered this outskirts settlement, which resembled a slum.

At this moment, most people have already fallen asleep, but there are still people lingering in the crowded and narrow streets in the middle of the night.

These people don't look like decent people.

At this moment, Celia was in disguise, looking like an ordinary-looking girl, but when those people saw Celia, their eyes lit up.

However, upon seeing the elf girl being carried beside her, she was so frightened that she quickly lowered her head, then secretly raised her eyes to steal a glance at the elf girl being carried.

Fortunately, the elf girl was wearing a long dress, so the puppet didn't expose her when it was holding her.

The gazes of these people made Celia somewhat uncomfortable. The pressure from the second-tier mage was released, and their cold gazes swept over her before they lowered their heads again or looked away.

"Those who live outside are definitely not good people."

Celia muttered to herself, crossed the narrow street, and soon arrived at the location Ross had mentioned.

A simple house very close to the city wall.

The house is still a simple wooden house, but it looks a bit more impressive in comparison.

Celia immediately understood: "I get it. The people outside dug tunnels into the city, and this is the connection point of the tunnels outside."

Ross smiled and nodded. "Yes."

"However, Southern City is protected by a magic array, and it's possible to dig a tunnel under the protection of the array..."

They are either close confidants of the city lord or experts in magic arrays.

Either way, it's enough to show that the other party is not simple.

Celia went to the door and knocked.

no respond.

Celia knocked on the door again.

A rustling sound came from inside: "Who is it? Why are you knocking on the door in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

Squeak!

The wooden door creaked open, and a middle-aged man with a stubble beard opened it, looking at Celia outside, then at the puppet beside her, and the elven girl on the puppet's shoulder.

He noticed a light blue gemstone embedded in the girl's shoulder sleeve, and his eyes widened in disbelief: "Elven royalty? What the hell! Friend, you're being a bit too bold. We dare not take this job."

"What elven royalty? What business?"

Celia looked at the unconscious girl, somewhat incredulous. Could an elven royal be so easily trapped by a magic circle and nearly die?

Even assuming the worst, if the elven royal family came to a town in the human empire and the city lord didn't treat her well, she might have secretly run away and been killed.

Wouldn't that give the elves a handle to use against us?

Celia knew the man in front of her had misunderstood something, so she explained, "I found her outside. She's severely contaminated, and I need to take her back to get treatment."

The man nodded repeatedly: "I understand, I understand, but we dare not do it."

"What do you mean by 'dare' or 'don't dare'?" The sense of urgency from the pursuing sorcerer made Celia a little impatient. She tossed a gold coin over. "I'm just passing by. It's none of your business."

The man took the gold coin, but still shook his head: "No, it's too dangerous."

This is because they think the money is too little.

Celia tossed another gold coin over.

"I need to get into the city immediately, sir, please help me."

"Go into the city? Just go through the city gate." The uncle said, feigning ignorance.

Ross said, "The battle is over, Southern City has lost, and that fourth-tier mage is coming after you again."

Celia's heart skipped a beat, and her tone became urgent: "Uncle, I don't have time to haggle with you. I know you can get into the city from here, is that okay or not? If not, give me my money back."

The middle-aged man held up two fingers: "What's the rush? It's the middle of the night, and you're disturbing my sleep. I'm not even angry. Friend, you don't look like a local. You probably don't know the local customs."

Celia fell silent.

This is because they want to get two more gold coins.

Four gold coins weren't much for Celia right now, but she wasn't one to be a sucker. It was obvious the other party was trying to extort her because they saw she was desperate, and she didn't want to be extorted.

She asked Ross in her heart, "Lord Ross, is there any other way to enter the city?"

Ross chuckled, “There are quite a few. There are three here and three on the other side. However, this is the closest. If you go to other places and try to negotiate, you might not have enough time.”

He offered no advice to Celia, but simply watched her and saw what choice she would make.

Interesting.

Chapter 199 If I can't beat them outside, can't I beat them in the city?

Celia didn't have much time, so she quickly made her choice and said, "Uncle, two gold coins, how about we become friends?"

The uncle remained silent, only looking at the elven girl on the puppet's shoulder, while his palm turned inward and he extended two fingers, as if posing.

"Row."

Celia gritted her teeth, took out two gold coins, and threw them over.

The uncle immediately beamed, "Come in and sit down, come in and sit down."

Upon entering the house, Celia saw the uncle reach out and press his hand against the stone slab on the ground, lifting it up to reveal a hole in the ground beneath.

"please."

He gestured for him to proceed.

Celia glanced at it suspiciously, then went into the cave, with the puppet following closely behind.

Before leaving, she turned back and snorted, saying indifferently, "With such an expensive fee, I will report you to the city lord after we enter the city."

"Report it if you want." The uncle didn't take it seriously and sealed the stone slab.

The cave was not very spacious or high, probably only wide enough for two people to walk side by side. Occasionally, the elf girl would brush against the dirt on the side while the puppet carrying her was carrying her.

However, at this moment, Celia didn't care about anything else.

Moving quickly through the cave, Celia soon saw steps appear before her. She climbed the steps, and a sealed entrance appeared before her, with a green button next to it. Beside the green button was a piece of paper that read:

[←Press this]

Celia pressed down, and the seal slowly opened.

Emerging from the cave, she found herself in an ordinary little house.

A middle-aged man sat at a table next to the small house. When he saw her come out, he said, "After you open the door, leave through the backyard. Remember not to say a word and don't tell anyone, otherwise we'll find you no matter where you are... Holy crap?"

The aloof middle-aged man, who had initially intended to intimidate the unfamiliar stowaway, suddenly vanished upon seeing the puppet carrying the elven girl behind Celia, nearly falling off his chair.

"Damn it, why would Dark accept something like this?!"

Celia glanced at the other person, still annoyed by the four gold coins, and didn't have a good temper with the old man either. "It's none of your business. Just pretend you didn't see it, otherwise I can't guarantee you'll still be able to do this peacefully."

The other person immediately shut up and looked at Celia warily.

Celia didn't say anything, opened the door and went out.

There's a small courtyard outside, and this house behind it... looks very much like the outhouse in that courtyard.

It's just a bit big.

After briefly looking at the house's location and surroundings, Celia memorized it and then left the house for the street outside.

She hadn't taken two steps when she stopped.

"The magic array in Southern Border City seems to have been activated? What's going on?"

Ross's phantom appeared and glanced at it briefly: "This magic array has a problem. It looks like every street is set up, but it focuses too much on details. The details are interconnected, which results in a fatal loophole. No wonder six tunnels into the city were dug out."

Celia's heart skipped a beat: "So, that fourth-order heretic who's been chasing me might also be using this method to get in..."

“They might get in this way even if you remove them, and they won’t drag their feet like you. Maybe some of these ‘rats’ who dug the tunnels have long-term connections with them, or are even their followers.”

"Then it won't be safe for me to go back..."

“It’s very safe,” Ross said calmly. “Have you forgotten your talent for magic arrays?”

Celia's eyes slowly brightened: "You mean..."

"Go to the inn first. It's close to the temple and the city lord's castle, and it's the core of the magic circle. Be careful not to trigger the detection runes on the street."

"it is good."

Celia nodded.

She hasn't yet come into contact with the massive magic array protecting the city, so cracking or hacking it is out of the question.

But avoiding detection in the details is still quite simple.

Before long, Celia arrived near the hotel.

Ross said, "They've gone outside the city, to the square next to the temple, and that's where they start."

"What? We're already outside the city?" Celia felt a sense of urgency.

"Don't worry, we have enough time. They won't get in so easily."

Even so, Celia still arrived at the plaza next to the temple as quickly as possible.