The Mythical Path of a Princess from a Destroyed Kingdom

Even a girl who thinks she is hopeless and can die at any time cannot resist this fear. Perhaps killing a few more black blood relatives will allow her to control her fear.

It was already light outside. Maginus got up, went to the kitchen, grabbed some food, and stuffed it into his mouth. Then he went to Lenia's study.

The old butler was already waiting there. The girl peeked into the room at the numerous letters and knew that the young lady couldn't go out with her again. So she decided to go to the Mage Guild by herself and ask if there was any psychic organization there.

Leaving the manor, Maginus quickly found a very conspicuous spire-shaped building. She went inside and, just as she had done in River City, inquired about the location of the psionic organization.

The information I received was that even the King of Crystal Salt had a psionic organization called the Secret Society, but unfortunately it was just a small fry with only a couple of members, not even any mid-level members.

Those psionicists usually exchange items and knowledge in box 46 of the Burning Tavern in the commercial district, roughly once a month on the first.

Upon learning that there weren't even any mid-level professionals, Maginus immediately lost most of her interest in this psionic organization, but she still decided to go and see what the situation was like, hoping to find some techniques not recorded in the Soulblade's Handbook.

Maginus's carefree days came to an end five days later.

Lenia finally finished dealing with the large number of letters and only had one day of free time left. Tomorrow she was to enter the palace to visit King Tant and her fiancé, Ronald Faston.

After the meeting, the young lady had no time to rest. Her schedule for the month and even the next month was completely packed. She had already decided who she would meet and who would come to meet her.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Lenia will be carrying out the Ling Meng Jiong Lan Wu Ling Jiu Shan Liu Jiu operation for the next two months, based on the itinerary recorded by the butler.

For this reason, Maginus could only rest at midnight, and during the day and even in the evening, he had to accompany Lenya to various places.

“So, on this free day, shall we go to the library?” Maginus said, reaching out to Lenia, who was lying on the bed looking “completely exhausted.”

Upon hearing the girl's invitation to the library, Lenya struggled to her feet, patted the wrinkles in her clothes, and stood by the window, feeling the cool breeze blowing in her face.

After a moment of silence, Lenya stretched and said, "Hmm~, of course I'll go. I'm fed up with staying at home!"

He called a maid in to help him change into his everyday clothes, and the two quickly boarded a carriage to head to the library.

Lenya led her servants into the somewhat old library, a rather conspicuous act that attracted the attention of the already small number of people inside.

Upon seeing the nobleman arrive, the librarian looked up and glanced at him, merely rising to offer a slight bow before paying no further attention. He was a priest of the god of knowledge, and there was no need for him to perform a grand ceremony for a nobleman within the library.

The same was true of other readers. They all came to the old library and naturally focused more on knowledge. After confirming that they had not offended the nobles in terms of etiquette, they quickly immersed themselves in the sea of ​​books.

Wandering aimlessly among the bookshelves, Lenya had no idea what to do or what to read. Seeing this, Maginus casually said, "Help me find some myths or fairy tales about evil gods related to killing and death."

"Okay, but why do we need to find something related to evil gods?"

The young lady, who was looking for something to do, started helping out herself. She didn't intend to ask the servants for help, since she didn't know how many words her servants actually knew.

"I have a grudge against a cult, but I don't know which god they worship."

Maginus found some books she hadn't read before and placed them on the table, quickly skimming through them.

Soon after, Lenya returned with servants and a lot of books. She opened a fairy tale book and read it with great interest. Then, remembering something, she waved to the servants standing behind her to find a place to sit down.

The tranquility of the library calmed Lenya, who had been dealing with a lot of mail and was feeling frustrated and irritable. She looked at fairy tales, chuckling softly every now and then, and quickly put the matter of helping out out of her mind.

Chapter 148 Hidden Myths and Fairy Tales

Lenia's soft laughter drew Maginos's attention. She put down the book she was holding, which offered no clues, and peered at the book in the young lady's hand.

Lenya pointed to a fairy tale and said, "These stories all seem a bit strange. Are you sure you want me to look for what you're looking for in fairy tales?"

The girl glanced at the fairy tale she had just opened and discovered that it described a story that was quite strange even by fairy tale standards.

Long, long ago, an elderly farmer was dying. He was worried that his three sons would fight over the division of responsibilities for the land, so he called his three sons together and prepared to divide the land affairs into three parts for them.

Lying listlessly in bed, Meng Er, the farmer, watched his three children cough a few times, then laid out three items and told them that their next choice would determine their work in the fields.

The first item is a watering can, the second item is a sickle for harvesting wheat, and the third item is a pile of wheat that has already been harvested.

The elderly man first pointed to the water ladle and said, "If you choose the water ladle, you will be responsible for managing the grains, including fertilizing and watering."

He then pointed to the sharp sickle and said, "If you choose the sickle, you will be responsible for harvesting the straw and clearing the weeds. The safety of the fields will also be entrusted to you."

Finally, it points to the harvested wheat: "Once you have chosen the harvested wheat, you are responsible for storing it, selecting superior seeds for replanting, and selling any surplus to others."

When they heard the old man was about to assign tasks, their dog excitedly ran over, hoping to get a share of the food with the three of them. Unfortunately, it was just a dog, and no one paid any attention to it.

The eldest son quickly made his choice, pointing to the water ladle and saying, "I choose the task of planting grains. With my care, a bountiful harvest or a poor one is just a matter of a thought."

Then the second son received the harvested wheat and said triumphantly, "I chose the task of storing and selling the grain. The wheat that my eldest brother cultivated will eventually be handed over to me. I can even decide whether the wheat seeds he receives later are good or bad."

The youngest son, showing no dissatisfaction with the remaining sickles, snorted and said to his two elder brothers:

“Then I choose the task of harvesting the straw. Only through my hands can Second Brother obtain the harvested wheat, and I can also harvest the unripe wheat at any time, thus ruining your planting, Eldest Brother.”

The three men talked, completely ignoring the watchdog barking wildly nearby.

...What is this story trying to say? The tasks in the fields are all very important, and no one can be neglected in any aspect.

The problem is, they are a large family. Instead of destroying the land, why don't the three of them fight it out and decide who gets to keep the land for themselves?

Maginus was also puzzled by this bizarre fairy tale and reminded Lenia, "Don't look at the story too closely. Help me find some information about the evil god."

"Oh, I know."

Lenya resumed her search, and as the two were engrossed in the story, a handsome young man stepped into the library and immediately spotted the person he was to meet that day.

……

My fiancée seems to have come to the library. Where is she?

Ronald learned that his fiancée, Lenia Silvis, had gone to the library. Out of curiosity, he decided to leave the palace and head to the library to meet her before their official meeting.

Although Ronald learned about his fiancée's appearance and even her inner self through portraits and other people's accounts, these were ultimately things told to him by others, and he had some doubts about the real Lenia.

His engagement to Lady Silvers, or his subsequent marriage, was solely due to political necessity.

Tant hopes to use this opportunity to weaken and control the powerful nobles of Sylvis, and take the chance to regain control of the City of Gold and Silver. Ronald hopes to gain Elliott's support to help him overcome some obstacles and ascend the throne.

That's why His Highness the Prince didn't really have high hopes for the engagement. He wanted to see Lenya in advance to prepare himself mentally.

If she is too different from what he imagined in terms of appearance and personality, Ronaldo can adjust his emotions a little earlier.

Upon entering the library, His Highness Ronald, who often strolled the streets, was immediately spotted. The few people in the library initially intended to bow, but considering the environment, Ronald raised his hand and smiled, stopping them from doing so.

In the empty library, he spotted the rather conspicuous Lenia and her group almost immediately. Upon discovering Lenia and her bodyguard "Mine," Ronald immediately confirmed their identities.

Lenya is indeed as beautiful as described in the intelligence reports, but her character is unknown.

Mine, who was searching for information, picked up a book at random and walked towards Lenya. She immediately looked up when she sensed someone approaching. She was slightly stunned when she saw the person, and then nudged the young lady next to her.

Lost in the story, Lenia looked up at the girl. Following her gaze, she turned back and saw the young lady who had seen Ronald's portrait. Startled, she hurriedly stood up, bowed, and whispered:

"Your Highness Ronald, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Please sit down, Miss Lenya. I was just here to read a book. I didn't expect to run into you. I'm so sorry that we met for the first time at the library."

Ronald smiled gently, listened to Benedict's description of his terrifying Maginot, and then quietly retreated, giving the two of them some space while keeping an eye on the young man's every move.

Since it was a private meeting, and there were quite a few people observing them, the two didn't talk much, only exchanging a few words here and there, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward.

Through his conversation with Lenia, Ronald confirmed that his fiancée was largely the same as described in the intelligence reports—the "naive and kind" type, though she might have been putting on an act in front of him.

Besides, from the shy yet timid expression on her face when she looked at him, Ronald could tell that the girl didn't like him.

That's not quite right. It should be said that she never intended to marry him. The reason she married him was entirely due to her family's orders.

Having met with Lenia and achieved his goal, the prince soon rose to leave to avoid spreading rumors. Before departing, he looked at the young lady before him, smiled, and said:

"Miss Lenya, I hope we can have more exchanges in the future and get to know each other better."

"Yes, that's what I think too, Your Highness Ronald. I wish you a pleasant life."

Somewhat nervous, Lenya watched the prince leave, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Her personal maid, Catherine, quickly went to her mistress and curiously inquired about her mistress's feelings.

"Miss, what do you think of His Highness?"

Chapter 149 Formal Meeting

"Hmm, quite handsome and approachable?"

Lenia gave a neutral evaluation, almost identical to her evaluation of Benedict, simply thinking that her fiancé was indeed very handsome, which made her feel a little more at ease.

As for love... if she had to choose, she would rather stay with her parents than marry Ronald.

"Mine, what do you think of that prince?" The young lady turned around and asked Maginus, watching Ronald leave in silence.

According to the information provided by Benedict, Ronald should be a hypocrite, but under the girl's careful observation, the prince did not smell of blood, and his eyes and movements were completely normal.

Different personalities? Superb acting skills?

"The first impression is good, but we need to observe further."

In response to Lenia's comment, Maginus picked up the book beside her and put it back on the shelf. It was getting late, and they had to go back before sunset. Tomorrow they needed to have a formal meeting with the king, and Lenia needed to prepare properly.

Early the next morning, the Silvish family carriage headed to the palace to meet the king. Inside the carriage, Lenia appeared somewhat anxious.

This anxiety mainly stemmed from her father, Elliott. He had told her that King Tant Faststone was not an easy person to deal with, and that the reason he sent Lenia to marry him was because of the sense of crisis that Tant Faststone brought.

"Don't worry, His Majesty the King won't do anything to a little girl like you, at least not now."

Seeing Lenya's unease, Maginus comforted her while reminding himself not to lose his composure.

Since they were on their way to meet the king, they encountered no obstacles along the way. The carriage quickly entered the palace and stopped in front of the palace gate. Lenia and the other maids, along with Maginus, got off one after another and were led out, walking gracefully into the palace.

They didn't bring many people with them, just Maginus and Catherine. Naturally, they couldn't meet His Majesty and could only wait outside the throne room.

Her eyes kept glancing around. The luxurious palace was almost overwhelming for the countess. Maginus remained calm and followed Lenia as inconspicuously as possible, stopping outside the throne room.

Lenya took a deep breath and entered the throne room alone. A group of nobles were already waiting there, with the slightly elderly man sitting on the throne, looking down at her and them.

All attention was focused on Lenia. Sensing the varied emotions in the gazes, the young lady's chest rose and fell slightly. Maintaining her proper demeanor, she looked up at the King, recalling her etiquette teacher's instructions, and bowed:

“Your Majesty, I am Lenia Sylvis, daughter of your loyal subject Elliot Sylvis. On behalf of my father, I extend my highest respect to you…”

A long speech flowed from her lips. Having rehearsed it many times, Lenia delivered her blessing flawlessly, then straightened up and looked at the King. Tant looked at her with kind eyes:

"Oh, Elliott's child, get up. How is your father?"

"It's okay, but my neck always aches a little, I've heard it's an old problem."

Lenia responded cautiously to the king, and the two exchanged questions in silence. Before long, Tant inquired about the engagement, smiling at the young lady and jokingly saying:

"Speaking of which, you seem to have already met Ronaldo. What do you think of him?"

The girl, who was prepared, looked shy and stammered, unwilling to speak. Seeing her like this, Tant laughed and changed the subject.

The rather pointless small talk lasted until Lenya's legs were almost numb from standing, and no one bothered her during that time. Everyone here was an adult, and there was no need to target a child.

Finally, the king smiled and instructed his attendants to take the girl away, saying at the same time:

"Let Ronald show you around the palace. The two children need some time to get to know each other. From now on, you will be living in the capital. My dear child, I hope you will be happy."

"Yes, Your Majesty the King."

……

After the grueling meeting, Lenia walked gracefully out of the throne room. Catherine immediately took the young lady's outstretched arm, feeling most of Lenia's weight on her, indicating that she was indeed tired from standing.

Led by a palace attendant, the three found Ronald waiting in the garden. The handsome blond boy greeted Lenia with a smile, and when he noticed her strange behavior, he very gentlemanly invited her to sit down and talk.

To be honest, this period of time was quite boring for Maginus, who only wanted to kill. She stood silently beside Lenia, pondering her next move.

The young woman was ready to take action against a minor nobleman who had helped in the war. She had gathered all the necessary materials and everything was in place. All she needed was rainy weather to begin her operation.

So far, the Crystal Salt King hasn't shown any signs of anything major happening. Everyone is hiding in the shadows, waiting for the prophecy to come true. Let her cause the first chaos.

"By the way, are these two your servants?"

Lenia and Ronald, who were having a pleasant conversation, turned the topic to Catherine and Maginus, and Lenia introduced the two to the prince.

Upon learning that Maginus was a psionicist, Ronald's eyes lit up with interest, and he nodded to the girl, asking, "Would this young lady be willing to demonstrate for me?"

"of course."

Maginus did not refuse; she still needed a "witness" to confirm the shape and color of her mind blade.

She raised her hand and created a mental blade; a semi-transparent energy short sword appeared in her hand. After receiving permission, Ronald curiously raised his hand and touched the blade.

As Maginus released his arm, the psychic blade shattered. The prince instinctively flicked his hand, which was untouched by anything, and exclaimed, "Psychics are truly amazing."

"By the way, Your Highness, are you a warrior?"

"Heh, I guess so. I'm a Royal Guard Knight. I don't have any spellcasting abilities. I'm better at defense than offense."

Ronald revealed his profession; after all, this information was already widely known, so there was no need for him to hide it.

He looked at Lenia with gentle eyes. After a rather long conversation, His Highness the Prince was certain that Miss Sylvie was genuinely innocent and kind, and not pretending.

This made Ronald feel much better about the political marriage, and he wanted to get to know his fiancée better so that he could eventually fall in love with Lenia.

Chapter 150 First Kill