The Mythical Path of a Princess from a Destroyed Kingdom

The four "great heroes" who blocked the spatial passage stood to one side, Desna and Kovdele, two mid-level heroes, stood to the other side, Maginus, as the key healer, stood alone, and the remaining five, including the alchemist, were divided into another group.

Upon entering the room, Maginus, like the other adventurers, gazed at Kali, who was bent over writing something.

As far as the young girl is concerned, she hasn't changed compared to before; she's still just as dashing and spirited.

Carly didn't stop writing and put down her pen until three or four minutes later. She looked up at the awkward crowd with a serious expression and said with a smile:

"No need to be so formal. You have all helped Lake Crystal City a lot, so you can all be considered my guests. Please have a seat."

The waiters brought in chairs, and everyone looked left and right without daring to sit down. After all, the person in front of them was a high-ranking nobleman. Maginus didn't move first either, hoping not to attract Carly's attention.

Seeing that no one dared to sit down, Carly couldn't help but chuckle. She pointed at Kovdele and the smiling Desna: "Why don't you two sit down?"

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With a hint of reproach in her voice, Kovdel yawned and sat down casually. Desna laughed and said:

"I just wanted to see if you, Lady Carly, would feel embarrassed."

As the two mid-level individuals sat down, the remaining people looked left and right and almost simultaneously took their seats. Carly scanned the people in front of her, her gaze lingering for a moment in each of the three areas excluding the mid-level area, and her smile became even more genuine.

She didn't recognize "Mine" as Maginus, but simply gave her an admiring look.

Then she cleared her throat and began to praise everyone present:

"First of all, thank you all for not backing down when facing the crisis of death, but choosing to fight the devil to the end and protect Lake Crystal City and my people. You are all heroes."

Carly rose and bowed to the crowd. The adventurers and soldiers hurriedly rose to return the bow, their hearts filled with excitement.

This is a high-ranking count, yet he bowed to them!

Straightening up, Carly walked up to the four-person team, patted them on the shoulder, and praised them for being good at risking their lives to close the magic circle at the passage.

Carly then approached the remaining five people, offering various compliments and expressing her condolences to the injured. Her distance was neither too close nor too far, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease.

Finally, the count approached Maginot, patted her shoulder gently, and gave her a genuine smile:

“Miss Mine, I should thank you the most. If it weren’t for your healing magic abilities, I’m afraid Desna, Kovdele, and all the heroes here wouldn’t have been able to unleash their full potential.”

If the spatial passage cannot be closed at that time, the entire Lake Crystal City will suffer calamity.

"It's what I should do, and besides, it's the result of everyone's joint efforts."

The girl spoke coldly, a slight smile spreading across her face as she brushed her fingers across her lips. Carly, who knew about her situation from Desna, reached out and touched the girl's cheek, not noticing anything unusual.

She returned to her desk, sat down, and spread her hands to address everyone:

"Next comes the stage of rewarding merit. The honorary nobles will be announced at the commendation ceremony, but I will decide on the rewards now."

Carly's gaze swept over the soldiers in the city:

"Heroic soldiers of Lake Crystal City, your ranks will be significantly promoted. At the very least, you will be able to lead a squad of twenty men, and you will receive the finest equipment, and..."

She rattled off a long list of benefits, then turned to the adventurer:

"Adventurers, you have two choices. One is to take a large sum of gold coins from me, enough for you to replace your equipment and acquire magical items. At the same time, I will compensate you for any magical items you lose in the battle against the demons at the same price."

Another option is to settle down and live in Lake Crystal City with your families. I can arrange positions for you; Lake Crystal City warmly welcomes you.

After talking about the perks, Carly looked at the group of people whose eyes were shining and smiled:

"No need to rush, take your time to think it over. After all, you can stay in Lake Crystal City for as long as you want."

Until the private reward meeting ended, Maginus did not ask any other questions to avoid arousing Carly's suspicion.

In fact, there was nothing more to ask; the rumors the alchemist had heard and what he had said all made it seem as if Carly still loved Toimor.

But if that's the case, why was he killed instead of imprisoned?

Maginus also recalled the scenes of her family's deaths that surfaced in her memories when her bloodline awakened. Carly's gaze towards her sister was unusually cold, devoid of any warmth, and that was enough.

She stepped out of the castle and glanced back at the towering walls. Suddenly, Desna wrapped her arms around the girl's neck, pressing her weight onto her shoulders, her eyes shining as she looked at her:

"So what's your decision? Do you want to settle down in Lake Crystal City? You heard about the rewards just now, right? The soldiers' rewards are much better than the adventurers'."

"Adventurers can only make quick money, but if you really become a member of Lake Crystal City, as long as you don't make any big mistakes, you can basically live a life of comfort. Moreover, with Mine's abilities, you might even be able to go further."

Desna's voice was seductive, as if she were constantly whispering in my ear, "Join me, join me, join me..."

Maginus remained unmoved, her reply still pending: "Wait a little longer, Captain Desna, I'm not in a hurry."

“You’re not worried, but I am. I haven’t found suitable team members since their glorious sacrifice. If you join Lake Crystal City, many people will definitely want to recruit you.”

Speaking of the fallen team members, a hint of sadness welled up in Desna's eyes. She sighed and murmured:

"I really miss them. Back in the day, it was the three of them who kept the atmosphere lively in the team."

Thinking about it, Maginus realized it was true. The alchemist was obsessed with making potions, the ranger preferred to talk to his wolf, and the assassin was rarely seen. It was the three of them who lightened the mood.

The girl did not respond to Desna's sudden outpouring of sadness, but simply listened as she continued to pour out her heart.

Chapter 262 After Death

The day of the memorial service arrived.

Maginos, who was sleeping in a psionic exercise posture in bed, opened her eyes to a knock on the door.

To ensure the assassination goes smoothly on the day of the assassination, she has been in a light sleep state for quite some time.

Stretching out of the room, the young female knight-errant stood outside, her face filled with sorrow. She said in a low voice, "Miss Mine, the memorial service is about to begin. Let's go."

"it is good."

……

Following the group to the newly built heroes' cemetery outside the city, a low-pressure atmosphere enveloped the entire cemetery. The families and friends of the "heroes" buried here all carried the same sorrow and pain as the wandering knight girl.

There was no laughter here, only the sound of crying coming from all directions, slowly reaching the girl's ears.

Maginus looked up at the sculpture of the god of the dead. It was newly erected and appeared solemn and dignified in this atmosphere, with its downturned lips looking very sad.

Death...

As she scanned the faces with their varied expressions, Maginus sensed someone approaching. Turning her head slightly, she saw Desna, who was sighing as she looked at the grieving crowd.

"It's always hard to bear seeing this scene after every major battle."

After asking the girl several times, Desna finally stopped bothering her and realized that she had no interest in the matter, but was too embarrassed to refuse, so she stopped bringing it up.

Hearing Desna's words, Maginus blinked: "I thought you, Captain, wouldn't think death is a sad thing."

When the girl first met Desna, she could tell that Desna was someone who loved fighting and was unafraid of death.

Desna rolled her eyes at her and shook her head.

"How could that be? What do you take me for? I only care about the lives of my enemies. Even if it's a stranger who dies, as long as he's a good person, I'll feel sorry for him."

The two chatted casually, and soon after, Kaliwisda climbed onto the platform in front of the tombstone and began to give a speech with a heavy and sorrowful expression.

Maginus's gaze was temporarily not on her, but turned to Jim Regan, who was in the front row.

Just as the rumors said, he was now in a wheelchair, needing it to move around, and his vitality was as he appeared, less than a fraction of what it used to be.

As a high-ranking individual, the reason he hasn't recovered after a month is probably because of the evil magic power constantly flowing out of his body.

Jim Regan estimated that he had suffered an extremely powerful curse during the battle with the high-ranking demon, making it difficult for him to heal himself. The priest would first need to find a way to remove the curse from him.

Maginus is much more at ease now. She only needs to be careful of Jim Regan's sudden, reckless outbursts. However, she still needs to keep the teleportation scroll in hand beforehand.

Avoiding being noticed by Jim Regan, Kally Wisdale did not launch into a lengthy speech expressing her condolences for the deceased and offering advice to the living. Instead, she turned and stepped down to make room for others.

A priest dressed in black robes, representing the god of the dead, stepped onto the stage, emanating a calming aura as he slowly recited the eulogy.

"Death is also a part of the life cycle. It is not the end, but another beginning; it is not a punishment, but an indispensable necessity in life."

"Death is an orderly process, without any falsehood, concealment, or randomness."

"Here lie the heroes who contributed to the fight against the devil, regardless of the size of their contribution; they were all truly good people."

"The souls of these heroes will surely ascend to Mount Paradise and the Twin Paradises, where they will watch over their earthly loved ones and friends..."

As the intimidating words came out, Maginus suppressed a sneer and looked up at the sky.

Only those who don't understand the soul would believe that the deceased would bless their loved ones in other dimensions. In reality, their memories are minimal, and after being reincarnated into other dimensions, they generally won't remember anything from their previous life.

Are my relatives in a higher plane? Are they doing well after their reincarnation? Do they still care about me, their daughter and sister from their previous life?

Sister Wang...

With her eyes lowered, Maginos felt a surge of anger rising within her, while her sorrow was suppressed deep within.

A year has passed, and her loved ones are practically dead. Without their bodies, only a few high-ranking priests can use a full resurrection spell to bring them back to life.

This also requires the consent of the soul itself; otherwise, the complete resurrection spell cannot be performed. But a year has passed, and they have probably become supplicants in the outer plane. What are the chances that they will be resurrected for their lost memories of their past lives?

If one wanted to forcibly resurrect them, perhaps only becoming a god could do it.

But if they are living happily after their reincarnation, should I forcibly bring them back?

Another point is whether their souls can truly go to higher planes, to the divine kingdom of the god they believe in, rather than to the divine kingdom of their bloodline origin?

God of Slaughter, God of Fear...

Questions about the souls of her loved ones kept arising. Wiping away the blood from the corner of her eye, Maginus channeled her anger into murderous intent, putting all the questions behind her.

This is not something she can think about right now; all she wants to do is seek revenge, and killing is much simpler than thinking.

"Miss Mine, we should head to the square for the awards ceremony."

The most important day has arrived. As always, the ranger comes to deliver a message to Maginus. Maintaining a vigilant posture, Maginus, who was in a light sleep, opens her eyes, and the killing intent that had almost materialized in the room recedes into her body.

She conjured a mind-blade, its purplish-black and scarlet hues swirling around the short sword. A wave of disgust washed over Maginus, and she canceled the conjure, opening the door and leaving with the four who were still unaware of her intentions.

Most people had gone to the square. Walking along the somewhat quiet street, Maginus suddenly said to Desna:

"Captain Desna, thank you for taking care of me these past few days."

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"It's nothing, it's what I should do. In fact, you should be the one taking care of us, otherwise I might have died in the rich neighborhood long ago."

She smiled and pressed down hard on the girl's head. Maginus endured it, and not a single word came out of her mouth.

Upon arriving near the square, we were led to a makeshift stage.

Having just attended a funeral yesterday, the heroes who were being awarded medals at the scene didn't seem too happy. Seeing this, Kaliwisda was encouraging some of them to get out of the somber mood.

Maginus's fingers twitched slightly, her breathing quickened a little, and the clamor of the crowd reached her ears. She watched intently as Kalivisda walked to the front of the stage and began her speech again.

Soon, soon.

Chapter 263 An Assault in Full View of the Public

"Thanks to our heroes, it is because of them that we are not being disturbed by the devil today, and it is because of them that Lake Crystal City has not been destroyed!"

"Here, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to a group of people who, in a moment of crisis, were in the wealthy district and fell underground. Instead of choosing to run away, they chose to fight to the very end, ultimately destroying the passage connecting Lake Crystal City to Hell."

"Of the fifteen great heroes, three have passed away, but twelve have survived. Now, please invite the alchemist Sheldr, the warrior Varian... please come up to the stage!"

Kaliwisda's voice was loud and passionate, stirring the emotions of many people. Five of the twelve people who had made slightly less significant contributions excitedly went up on stage.

Carly stepped forward and gently patted their shoulders again, her voice amplified through the sound illusion, spreading throughout the entire plaza:

“You are all commendable for choosing to stay out of kindness and duty. Here, I will bestow upon you the title and medal of honorary nobility. Is there anything else you wish to say?”

"It is all we should do, Your Excellency."

Alchemists and warriors from the Lake Crystal City army stepped forward and spoke first, their eyes filled with admiration as they looked at Westa, even though they had only met him two days ago.

The other adventurers suppressed their nervousness and tried their best to remain neither humble nor arrogant:

"You flatter us. We can't be considered heroes. We just did what we thought was right. I believe no one would remain unmoved when facing the devil."

"But not everyone has the same courage as you. In my opinion, you are the real heroes."

Carly's eyes were full of praise as she turned to the crowd: "My people, give these heroes a round of applause; they deserve it!"

A wave of applause erupted, some dismissing it as mere pretense, while others were genuinely grateful to these heroes.

Maginus's fingers stopped trembling at this moment; it was her turn to enter the arena.

The twelve people were divided into four groups, just like when they met before: a group of five, Maginus, two intermediate-level players, and a group of four.

She wasn't the last one; she could only apologize to the six who hadn't yet been awarded the medal.

As the five people walked down excitedly, Carly immediately raised her hand to invite Maginus to the stage:

"Next is our most important healer, Miss Mine. It is because of her that our heroes are able to fight the demon army in good condition."