The Mythical Path of a Princess from a Destroyed Kingdom

Although she was somewhat prepared because of Maginus's premonition, the half-elf girl was still deeply shocked when she actually saw the result. Her body swayed and she collapsed, leaning against Brian with a face full of resentment.

"Oh dear, it seems our master was right. Kercia and Brian, you two will have to continue wandering with us for a few more years."

Shaking her head in regret at the outcome, Nexon waited for her to recover. After taking a deep breath and calming herself for a while, Kishia's tone became much heavier:

"Let's go and meet up with Miss Maginus."

The thought of having to rely on herself from now on still made Kercia feel very uncomfortable. She wrapped her arms around her knight's shoulders while being held in Brian's arms, and didn't say another word on the way.

Neko, being quite emotionally intelligent, knew that she needed to give Kexia time to calm down. Therefore, she didn't speak to her, but jumped onto the top of the carriage, leaving the interior to Kexia so that she would have enough time to think.

"Ah, Master!"

When Neco saw Maginus in the distance, he waved happily, and Maginus nodded in response. The moment she saw her slave on the roof of the carriage, she knew how this journey would end.

The two entered the carriage together. The half-elf princess covered her face and remained silent, her shoulders trembling as she silently shed tears. Maginus did not comfort her; as an outsider, she could not help her with what to do in the future.

But unlike Maginus, who was once all alone, Xercia at least had a knight willing to risk his life for her.

Silently returning to town and to the tavern, Kercia went into her room without a word, and Brian followed her in, swaying back and forth.

Maginus stepped into the room and sat down, looking at the wall with some unease: "Master, Kxia should be alright, right?"

"No, you underestimate people's adaptability. It's just that one way to call for help is blocked. Kxia will cheer up and think of other ways."

Nestled in Maginus's lap, Neko gently twitched her ear: "I think it would take too long for her to pull herself together on her own. Not everyone is as clear about their goals and takes action as you are, Master."

"She also has her knight."

Speaking of knights, Maginus, who had touched a sore spot, became somewhat impatient. She threw Neco onto the bed, got up, drew the curtains, and locked the door.

It wasn't that she wanted to do anything in broad daylight. She took off her clothes and stood in front of the mirror to examine herself. Although she often used her psychic powers to examine her body, it seemed like a long time ago that she had carefully observed her whole body through the mirror.

With her face restored to its original state, Maginos's appearance had completely departed from the categories of cute or pretty, and was developing in the direction of bewitching and evil. She let go of self-control, and her aura immediately exuded a domineering noble aura, like the might of a dragon.

According to the legendary mage's experimental manual, this is the effect of divine bloodline: most of the faces are those of handsome men and beautiful women who conform to the aesthetics of the bloodline's origin, and their aura makes people dare not disobey.

Maginos, with a small amount of divinity extracted from her, possesses an even stronger aura and demonic charm.

The influence of divinity is enormous. If she doesn't deliberately suppress her aura or change her appearance, she will immediately attract everyone's attention when she walks down the street. People with weak wills might be instantly captivated.

If desires are strong enough, they can give rise to evil thoughts; if desires are not strong enough, they can only inspire awe.

If her charm and aura continue to grow, she'll probably have to wear a veil to show her true face.

Her scarlet hair was incredibly smooth, and after reaching the intermediate level, long hair was no longer a weakness. This was probably due to the passive attachment of psionic energy. If Maginus was not in combat, she could easily slip off if you grabbed her by the hand.

In combat, strands of hair can be used as sharp blades to cut open the palm.

When not disguised, the breasts and groin begin to develop, going from flat to small, from flat to hilly. They look small because the height increased too quickly, so in comparison, they seem not to have grown at all.

Maginot is currently 1.7 meters tall and will likely continue to grow, though it's unknown how tall she will eventually reach.

Chapter 378 Forming an Adventure Team

"Master, are you observing the changes in yourself?"

Neko leaned closer and pointed to Maginus's eyes in the mirror: "I've wanted to say this for a long time, your eyes are so bright, meow. I feel flustered when I look into your eyes."

The girl looked closely at her eyes, leaning forward close to the mirror. She could see a black and red vortex in the center of her scarlet pupils, with specks of golden light shimmering inside.

Suddenly, cracks appeared on the mirror. Maginus blinked and moved away, clenching his hands to increase his strength and blood flow.

Thump, thump...

The sound of a rapid heartbeat echoed in the room, and red cracks gradually appeared on the heart area, but they subsided because the battle had not yet begun.

Maginus turned around, dressed, and put on her leather armor, glancing towards Kercia's room next door.

She didn't create fog in the room, which was a way of respecting privacy. However, the psionic energy enveloping the inn still allowed Maginus to detect the life fluctuations inside.

The conversation seemed to have ended, the two seemed to have acted on their emotions, and then they didn't stop. Judging from the sound, Kxia even used a silencing spell to block out the noise.

"I'm going out for a bit, want to come with me?" The girl turned her gaze away and extended an invitation to the cat.

"Yeah!"

Nei Ke happily took her arm, and the two left the hotel to stroll along the bustling streets, relaxing and enjoying life.

“Master,” Neko pouted, realizing something during their aimless stroll, “You don’t usually come out for aimless walks with me. Are you about to get busy again?”

Normally, Maginus wouldn't take her for a leisurely stroll. This unusual behavior suggests that she's about to enter a busy phase again.

Maginus did not deny it, nodding in agreement: "That's right, it will probably become more and more dangerous in the future. Enjoy this month, I'll do whatever you want with you, but next month we need to prepare for the future."

Kshia didn't find any rescue, and it would take two or three years for the sect to return. Even if the princess had other channels to deal with the problem, it wouldn't be resolved in a short time.

Since the matter in the Kingdom of Julan cannot be resolved anytime soon, the prophecy will surely come true in and around this country, and a sense of urgency has once again taken hold of Maginos.

"Alright, let's head to the capital of the Kingdom of Music tomorrow and take me to see the largest circus on the continent!"

Neko was not nervous about the impending crisis. In her opinion, Maginus could do anything and would definitely survive unscathed.

……

Maginos and Neko, who had enjoyed themselves during the day, returned to the inn. The cat girl would occasionally stroke her full belly, feeling excited and satisfied at the thought that she could have the same experience as today for the next month.

Maginus looked up and saw that Kercia and Brian had come out of their room and were eating at the inn's dining table. The half-elf princess turned around and greeted the two of them. When her gaze shifted to her knight, the tips of her ears turned red.

Brian is in a similar situation to her; it seems a lot has happened, and it's unclear whether he's done what he was supposed to do.

Maginus, not one to spy on their own privacy, sat down with Neko. The cat, with its keen intuition, noticed the problem and grinned. Maginus's gentle pinch did not provoke the shy two.

"Kshia, what are you going to do next?"

Maginus tapped the table, seeking her opinion. Unsure if her father had left her any backup plan, Kexia intended to follow Maginus completely.

“Miss Ilsis, Brian and I plan to follow you. What are your plans?”

"Hmm..."

Her answer did not surprise Maginus. The girl placed her hand on the table and pondered, her plan gradually coming together in her mind.

Scattering statues and beliefs in the god of death, finding suitable locations to prepare for disasters and deploying protective measures in advance for prophetic moments, training internal...

"Then let's officially establish an adventure team and travel around the countries near the Kingdom of Chrysanthemum to complete quests. Our first stop is the capital of the Kingdom of Music."

Two weeks later, we arrived at a small village that we had to pass through on our way to the capital of the Kingdom of Music.

Sigh...

Some down-on-their-luck bards sat on the bluestone outside the village, watching the caravans and adventure groups come and go, picked up their water jugs to moisten their throats, and continued to sing.

"Passing adventurers, please listen to my song about the disaster that befell our village~"

"This place was once peaceful and beautiful, but the appearance and settlement of monsters have ignited flames of calamity here and in the nearby villages."

By playing mournful tunes, the bards tried to attract the attention of some adventure teams. Many were indeed drawn in, but after learning from the song that there was nothing to gain from it, they turned and left.

Ordinary adventure groups have many things to consider: treating wounds, maintaining weapons, and providing compensation to the family members of those who die. Money isn't everything, but you can't do anything without it.

The villagers pooled together some money, but the adventure team calculated that they would end up losing money.

Unless it's a particularly benevolent adventure group or a wealthy adventure group composed of noble children, adventure teams are unlikely to take on troublesome missions.

"Another day of singing for nothing," the bard, born in this village, thought to himself as he watched the commotion. "I guess I'll have to stay up all night with the militia."

After finishing his song, the bard packed his things to leave when a cheerful male voice suddenly called out to him:

"Hey, Mr. Poet! Is there a problem here?"

The bard turned around and saw a rather splendid carriage. The driver was a warrior wearing expensive heavy armor, and there were other people inside the carriage.

These adventurers might take the commission.

Hope ignited in the poet's heart. He jumped down from the bluestone, bowed, and said, "Hello, my name is Ajak. May I ask your name?"

“Mr. Ajax, my name is Brian.”

Brian drove his packhorses to the side and struck up a conversation with the poet Ajak: "My adventure party is called Fireflies. I heard you sing that there are kobolds and goblins causing trouble near the village?"

"Yes, and the village doesn't have much money. The fees that everyone pooled together weren't enough to get the adventurers to help."

Ajax smiled wryly, explaining the predicament near the village to Brian, his gaze occasionally glancing towards the interior of the carriage.

The bard was certain that the young man was not in charge; the one sitting in the carriage was.

The three people inside the carriage listened to the p5g! Gui Chan Jun Yang finished explaining the situation. The commission was actually very simple. It was about goblins who had migrated from somewhere and had joined forces with the kobolds here to cause trouble, making the nearby villages suffer.

If you're not careful at night, your livestock will be taken away, and your farmland will be completely ruined.

Moreover, the monsters' actions are becoming increasingly aggressive; they've gone from targeting lone farmers to now daring to break into villages.

Chapter 379 The Bard Joins

"That's the situation. Would you be willing to help?"

Ajax, his heart pounding with nervous anticipation, stared at Brian with pleading eyes. His peripheral vision drifted to the carriage, where the leader spoke. The woman's reply immediately eased the bard's anxiety:

“We can help, even without the villagers paying, but I have an additional condition.”

"Please tell me, anything I can do."

Maginos sensed the faint magic emanating from Ajac, stepped down from the carriage, and met his gaze: "My name is Ilsis. You are indeed a true apprentice bard, aren't you? Having dreamt of magical perception, you're almost ready to learn magic tricks?"

The bearded bard was startled by what Maginus said, then exclaimed with delight, "That's right! I'm about to learn magic tricks and how to use songs to amplify the power of magic in my audience!"

He reasoned that since the white-haired girl could sense the magical fluctuations, she must be someone who could cast spells to some extent, which would make the battle to eliminate the monsters much easier.

“Salary will be paid separately. If needed, we can formally draft a document, sign a contract, and then send it to the temple you believe in or the institution of bards.”

Maginus can't do everything herself. She needs to take less action from now on. While she enjoys bullying and slaughtering the weak, there are more important things for her to deal with.

Since the inner weapon needs to be carried around for a long time, the adventure team is still short of people. The half-elf princess Kxia also needs a team to carry out activities. This team can also help Maginus herself in the future.

Upon learning that Maginus wanted him, Ajax hesitated for a moment, his gaze constantly shifting between Brian and her, unable to make a quick decision and remaining somewhat indecisive.

Judging from their demeanor, the two are most likely aristocrats. It would be great if I could get a ride with them, but I'm afraid they might just be sightseeing...

Nobles form adventure groups for many reasons; some simply want to have fun. Ajax, who wants to improve himself, would not join such an adventure group.

Others form teams to hone their skills; if that's the case, it's worth considering. What Ajax really wants is for them to become noble advisors or something similar in the future.

No, I should check the contract first. If it's reasonable, I'll sign it first and then deal with the monster problem in the village.

Ajak looked at his village. As a countryman, he was very lucky to become a bard, thanks in large part to the help of the villagers.

He turned to meet Maginus's gaze, feeling his pupils dry. He blinked hard and replied seriously, "Miss Ilsis, thank you for your invitation. May I take a look at the contract first?"

"of course."

"plz follow me."

Pointing towards the village, the bard invited the group to enter and discuss the matter further, as the roadside was not a suitable place for a detailed conversation.

Arriving at the somewhat dilapidated mud-brick house, Ajak finally saw the entire adventure team: three women and one man, all of whom were handsome and beautiful. Moreover, there was a half-elf, an elf, and a beastman, which made him feel a bit pressured.

"These are the basic conditions. Let's talk to Miss Ksia; she's my partner."

Partners?

Ajak scanned the group, and being adept at reading people's expressions, he could determine that the elves and half-elves were in one group, while the humans and beastmen were in another.

Maginus drafted the first draft and handed the negotiation position to Kxia, who rubbed her ears and began to talk to Ajac seriously.

The process was easy, and a contract that satisfied both parties was quickly completed. Maginus and Khia signed the contract with Ajac, who then got up, unusually eager to take everyone to inspect the site.

"Shall we go to the monster village now?"

"We're a bit tired from the journey, let's rest for four hours and set off tonight."

Maginus doesn't plan to start immediately; she's fine, but Neko and the others need proper rest.

"But visibility is poor at night."

Ajak was about to say that visibility was poor at night when he raised his hand to slap his head, almost forgetting that half-elves, elves, and beastmen all had darkvision.

Around midnight, the four, having rested, headed towards the monster's lair under Ajak's guidance, still whispering among themselves along the way:

“Mr. Ajak, you said that goblins and kobolds are gathered together, which is actually quite rare, isn’t it?”

"Yeah, I don't understand why these two species would cooperate. They're completely incompatible. As savage monsters, they should fight and devour each other."

Listening to the whispers around her, Maginus calmly said, "There's nothing surprising about it. They are absolutely powerful beings. It's just that stronger monsters have integrated them. Goblins and kobolds who have become dragon vein sorcerers are all possibilities."

It could be a mid-level monster. No, if it were mid-level, these monsters would have already started invading the village, instead of testing the waters here. It seems that a very strong low-level professional is leading them.

"We're almost there."