The Villain Saint is my secondary account

I want you to go back to the company.

"Dream God said softly."

"That's not a good idea. If I go back like this, won't I just be arrested as a traitor?"

"I can help you cover this up a bit, but I can't completely dispel their suspicions about you. You still need to find a way to deal with it."

"But what good does this do me?"

"You must be worried about how to break the deadlock in the capital right now."

The Dream God conjured two miniature figures in his palm. “After the new governor takes office, with the full support of the Grand Dukes of the North and South, and with external threats looming, no faction dares to raise any objections. So you will probably have a hard time finding a capable ally.”

"But to be honest, the company's upgrade plan will officially start in a week. Given the current situation, if we continue, you will only be forced to fight alone."

"So, why don't we make a deal?"

At this point, the girl winked mischievously at her emerald green eyes.

“Go back to the company, and I will find you a helper to break the deadlock and an opportunity to help Ella Hayville recover quickly from her current weakness.”

"At that time, you will have the leverage to deal with the company and the Dark Shepherds."

"You've got a pretty good grasp of my needs."

Ye Xiao raised an eyebrow. "Why go to such lengths to bring me back?"

"Actually, it's just as I said before, because you are the human I chose."

The Dream God floated down to Ye Xiao's side, placed his small hand on Ye Xiao's head, and his tone gradually became solemn, "And the other children I have taken a liking to, they now need your guidance."

"I believe you have also anticipated that Aslan will be plunged into a very fierce battle, with gods being annihilated and all living beings suffering."

"This is the price of ushering in a new era, and it is unavoidable. Therefore, I want to entrust them to you, hoping that when all things wither, you can lead the children through the darkness and into the new world of dawn."

Chapter 183 Walking into a Trap

It was rare to see the Dream God so solemn, so Ye Xiao couldn't just laugh it off and nodded slightly, "Well... I'll do my best."

“Great, Mr. Ye, then our deal is done.”

The Dream God seemed very happy, and opened her small hand to hand something to Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao took it and curiously held it in her palm, only to find that it was a small sachet.

"this is……?"

"My keepsake."

The Dream God explained, "You will understand its function later."

"But aren't I in a dream right now?"

Ye Xiao's words revealed curiosity, "Can I bring the things given to me in my dreams into reality?"

The Dream God chuckled, but did not answer. He simply waved his hand, and the boundless darkness around him vanished instantly, transforming into a bustling marketplace filled with people.

The sudden change in scenery made Ye Xiao look around. The scene before him was still real, with the shouts of vendors in the streets and the noise of passing carriages reaching his ears.

"It's almost time to say goodbye,"

The Dream God slowly floated up on the clouds, a cunning glint in his eyes. "That Dark Shepherd, Mr. Ye, is slowly recovering his strength. Before long, you will probably no longer be a match for him."

"In order to enable you to have the strength to fight against stronger enemies as soon as possible before the final battle, this little gift to help you improve your strength is included with the transaction."

"Great, there's even a gift."

Ye Xiao weighed the sachet in her hand, but as she watched the Dream God fly higher and higher and finally disappear into the clouds, she realized that something was wrong.

"Wait a minute?? Your 'improving strength' doesn't mean..."

Before he could finish speaking, he spotted a face in the crowded throng that looked just like his own, only more mature.

Their eyes met, and in that instant of confirming each other's gazes, the other person decisively drew the long sword from his waist.

"Hey!"

A surging blade of light swept across the street, mercilessly cleaving passersby into a bloody mist before heading straight for Ye Xiao's face, who was letting out a strange cry.

……

Not-so-distant but painful memories flooded back, and Ye Xiao was once again trapped in a dream where he was sparring with his past self from his reincarnation memories.

When he woke up from reality with dark circles under his eyes, the evening glow was already outside the window.

"This is definitely revenge. That guy is much more cunning than he appears."

Ye Xiao rubbed his back and struggled to straighten up, like an old car trying to start its engine.

Fortunately, he was already used to being stylishly hacked and slashed in his dreams, so he wasn't too bothered. He just didn't know how long he would be hacked and slashed this time. If it wasn't over until he reached the Saint rank, then he could foresee that he would be imprisoned in his dreams for a very long time.

Because of this posture, which is maintained from morning to night, it is inevitable that there will be waves of soreness in the lower back.

"Snapped"

A soft sound was heard, as if something had fallen to the ground.

He turned his head in surprise and saw a small, dark purple sachet on the floor.

"...You actually brought it?"

Ye Xiao reached out and picked up the sachet, then looked around.

The small room was empty, and the windows were tightly closed, as if no one had been there.

Heaven knows how this sachet traveled through dreams and appeared in reality.

He held it in his hand and examined it for a while, then curiously untied the rope that sealed it.

The Dream God never said this thing couldn't be disassembled, but since he was going to carry it with him, he still had to study it first, just to be on the safe side.

However, there was nothing special inside, only a clump of something that looked like cotton.

He poked it with his finger; the soft texture was similar to cotton, but it had a faint scent of gardenia.

Unable to see anything amiss, Ye Xiao had no choice but to tie the rope back on and put it back in his pocket.

Having promised to return to the company, Ye Xiao couldn't go back on his word.

He quickly tidied his clothes, sent a message to Li Cheng through the system, and then took out props to carefully disguise himself in front of the mirror.

It seems I'll have to use the identity of Anshapukalong for a while longer.

……

The Royal State Guest House in the North District.

Ye Xiao, having finished getting ready, arrived at the main gate in a carriage, only to be stopped by two guards standing watch outside the courtyard.

"This is a royal residence. Please show your credentials, sir."

Ye Xiao then took out the employee certificate he had previously obtained from the company headquarters and handed it to the other party.

“I am a citizen of the principality.”

The guard took the document, looked at the name on it, and raised an eyebrow. "Ansharp...Karon?"

"Yes, can we go in now?"

Ye Xiao said calmly.

The Dream God had previously said he would cover for him, so after a little thought, he felt it would be more reasonable to return normally through the main entrance.

If you sneak in through a portal, disappear for a day, and then suddenly reappear, it's more likely to arouse suspicion.

"Forehead……?"

However, the guard's furrowed brows suggested that things were not as simple as Ye Xiao had thought.

The guard and his partner exchanged a glance, then fiercely swung their halberds at Ye Xiao.

"How dare you! You wanted criminal, you actually dare to come back?!"

"what?"

Ye Xiao's eyes widened, and the guard's shout attracted all the patrolling soldiers around.

A group of soldiers immediately surrounded the entrance in three or four circles, all looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Ye Xiao was speechless.

Damn it, the Dream God hasn't done anything at all, has he? The wanted poster is still hanging internally, isn't it?

As he pondered whether to fight his way out or escape through the portal, a soft but clear voice suddenly reached his ears.

"Don't resist."

This wasn't the voice of the Dream God, but it sounded somewhat familiar.

This caused Ye Xiao's movement to pause. He looked at the soldiers surging around him, hesitated for a long time, and finally spread out his hands.

Alright, let's take a gamble.

The soldiers rushed forward, engulfing Ye Xiao like a fierce wave.

……

"Anshya Pkhalon has been arrested???"

Inside the guesthouse, Miss Mofeng, who was wiping the cabinets and vases while wearing a maid's dress, stared wide-eyed in surprise upon hearing Raymond's words as he rushed over.

"Yes, I heard that he just swaggered to the door, handed his identification to the soldier, and was arrested on the spot."

Raymond could sense the absurdity in his words, but that was what he was being told.

"Then where is he now?"

"They were taken straight to the dungeon in the neighboring palace."

Raymond's tone revealed a hint of helplessness, "It seems the Star Weaver will be in charge of the interrogation."

"We must hurry and save him!"

Miss Mofeng immediately threw the rag aside, "Those bastards from the Star Weavers will definitely not let him get away with this!"

"Don't rush, Mo Feng."

Raymond quickly stopped the girl, "We can't get into the palace so easily."

Chapter 184 Beneath the Dungeon

Across the main street and a wide moat from the guesthouse stands Aslan's majestic palace.

It was a towering castle that reached into the clouds, with spires and overlapping towers, like a majestic mountain standing on the horizon.

A magnificent white stone bridge spans the azure canal, connecting the palace to the northern part of the city.

As dusk fell, the bridge was brightly lit on both sides, and two rows of fully armed royal guards of Aslan stood in a line along the bridge, holding long halberds, solemn and dignified.

In the middle of the bridge, a carriage escorted by several soldiers is slowly making its way towards the palace not far away.

This was not a noble carriage; instead, it was an iron cage. Inside, Ye Xiao, wearing shackles and chains, sat leaning against the side of the carriage with a complicated expression.

As Ye Xiao passed by rows of royal guards, he felt like a monkey on a tour of a zoo.

The Dream God kept referring to Ye Xiaochu as "the human I chose" and "the guide for the children," which made Ye Xiaochu feel rather flattered.

In retrospect, it was just a social maneuver, and in the end, he was tricked into suffering.

However, this was Ye Xiao's first time officially entering Aslan's palace.

The guesthouse was located outside the moat. Usually, only the company's top executives and high-ranking nobles like Duke Tyron were allowed to enter and leave the palace. Most other people could only stay in the guesthouse and wait for the plan to begin.

Since the Dream God had sent him here, there must be something in the palace that he needed to know, so Ye Xiao wasn't flustered.

However, the cunning Dream God probably anticipated that he would not be willing to go to jail if he was told directly, so he deliberately used this little trick.

Although I can understand, I'm still a little annoyed. I can only say that I'm always fooled by that guy's harmless appearance.

Ye Xiao secretly vowed that the next time he saw that little cotton candy, he would definitely roll it up and flatten it to kick like a ball.

The long and wide moat bridge is quite impressive, and the majestic castle is even more magnificent when you get closer.

The convoy passed through the main gate of the fortress, but instead of entering the magnificent main castle directly in front, it turned to the side into a tower close to the high wall.