After choosing to leave, they regretted it.

Whether it's to Wangdu or to Heidi.

Just nod and everything is over.

No need to worry about useless things anymore, and no need to be bothered by the struggles among the nobles.

Just like before, if nothing had happened to his family, it would have been planned to be a vase and enjoy life without worrying about material things.

How good.

However, it was like a stone stuck in her throat, and Heidi couldn't give this simple answer no matter what.

Unwilling to accept? Does this count as unwillingness?

may be.

So what exactly are you unhappy about?

Are you unwilling to give away five years of hard work so casually?

It seems so, but it's not just that.

The experiences of the past few days flashed before my eyes one after another like a kaleidoscope.

She raised her head and looked at the black hound who was still pressed against the wall in front of her. With an expressionless and almost numb look, she asked softly:

"Once your master ascends the throne, can he guarantee to fulfill his royal duties and rule the country impartially?"

"Of course, although I cannot tell you my master's name now, once you meet him and see the prosperity of his territory, you will easily understand."

As he said this, the man who was already sure of victory became even more proud, and even his words were not as calm as before, and there was an unignorable joy in them.

It seemed that capturing the princess without bloodshed was just around the corner.

however--

"……lie."

"what?"

“You’re lying!!!!!”

Heidi roared, responding in a tone that was almost crying.

just?

joke.

How could a just noble possibly participate in a plan to surround the capital and trap the entire city to death in order to force Heidi to surrender?

How could a just nobleman go against his oath and do such an outrageous act to Heidi?

Also, why did they know about my meeting with Aize last night?

The only possibility Heidi could think of was that when the slave traders were being cleared out, they were hiding somewhere and secretly observing how things were going.

Then why do they know the location of the slave traders' lair?

This shows that their so-called masters were also involved in the slave trade.

This guy actually claims to rule this country fairly?

joke.

"……I see."

At this point, a question that had been bothering Heidi suddenly had an answer.

She also raised her head and revealed a barely perceptible smile.

I am indeed unwilling to accept this.

What are you unwilling about?

To Aize and the people of the kingdom, although he is not a good person, he is also directly responsible for some tragedies and disasters.

But at least, Heidi truly respects the responsibilities and obligations of the nobility and the royal family.

For a nobleman and a royal family, this is a matter of course.

So, why can these guys do this?

How is it that these guys, after throwing all nobility and dignity behind them, can still hold high positions and regard themselves as aristocrats?

Why is it that my father and my family have sacrificed their lives for the country, while these guys can still live a life of luxury and debauchery all day long without being punished?

Why should I, in such a miserable state, abandon everything and roll off the throne like a stray dog, while these guys don't face any punishment?

Why?

Not reconciled.

Why?

Not reconciled.

Why?

……

It was as if a certain node had been opened up. All kinds of questions suddenly emerged from the depths of her mind that had been suppressed for several days, almost drowning Heidi.

It was also at this moment that the question raised by Aize last night suddenly had an answer.

Why don't you abdicate?

Because we can't let these bastards get to power.

Because these bastards have to pay the price.

Because this group of scum will pay the price for their betrayal of the royal family, the people, and their own oaths!

Thinking of this, Heidi suddenly became enlightened and even surpassed her anger and smiled a little.

"...What? It's so simple?"

"what?"

The Black Hound Captain, who was pressed against the wall, asked with some confusion.

Heidi didn't answer.

Because the moment he said this, Heidi's hand that was pinching his neck suddenly exerted force.

With a "crack", the figure in the black coat had his neck bones shattered and fell limply to the ground.

(Sorry, I had a fever today. The 6000-word chapter I mentioned earlier will have to wait a couple of days. I'm really sorry T?T)

Chapter 45 Get used to it

As the leader of the Black Hounds collapsed to the ground, it was like the firing of a starting gun, and the other people in the store began their actions almost instantly.

The poisonous steel daggers were drawn out from under their coats and stabbed at Heidi's vital parts from different directions at the same time.

There was no panic at all and their cooperation was extremely tacit. It can only be said that they are indeed a professional killer team.

Heidi did not panic. She kicked up a chair beside her, grabbed it in her hand, and hit the enemy closest to her hard in the face.

The assassin was hit and flew out, falling heavily to the ground. However, the weapons of the other people had already taken advantage of this opportunity and arrived in front of him.

"Woo——"

There was a sharp sting. These well-made daggers, in the hands of a skilled user, successfully broke through Heidi's protective defense, leaving several shallow wounds on her body.

But that's all.

The absolute gap in strength and the inherent disadvantage of assassins against tanks meant that just leaving this wound was already their limit.

As blood oozed out of Heidi's skin, two of them were kicked hard by Heidi with all her might. They fell to the ground and could not get up again.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the remaining two people immediately stepped back and kept a distance, maintaining a confrontation with their weapons, not daring to act rashly.

Heidi, on the other hand, looked down at the new wounds on her body.

It was very shallow, and even for ordinary people, it was just a flesh wound.

As for the poison quenched on it, which is enough to quickly weaken and kill large monsters, for Heidi, it only makes the wound numb a little.

It doesn't matter at all.

If the opponent's trump card is limited to this extent, then there will be no suspense in the battle.

She gently wiped away the blood that seeped onto her skin and showed a mocking expression to the few people:

"What's wrong? Is this the only ability the Duke's assassin team has?"

The two looked at each other, as if making eye contact - no one knew how they managed to do that while wearing that annoying mask.

In short, it seemed that he had made up his mind. One of them raised a dagger and suddenly attacked Heidi.

"That's it?"

Heidi shook her head and raised her fist, ready to send him flying.

However, the opponent used his flexible body to suddenly step back just before coming into contact with Heidi, widening the distance between them again.

In the short time of less than half a second when his vision was drawn, another person rushed to the side and grabbed Anna, who was standing there in a daze.

A dagger with a deadly poison was also placed across her neck.

"Tsk——"

Heidi was so excited that she only remembered now that she should have let her, a non-combatant, leave before the confrontation started.

What a mistake.

The Black Hound member who had captured the hostage revealed a smug smile beneath his terrifying mask:

"What should I do, Princess? I don't know why, but you seem to value this child very much. Now, do you want to have a good talk with him?"

Heidi gritted her teeth.

Unlike Leah, I am not good at speed. It is very difficult to snatch the hostage without hurting him when the other party is fully focused.

How to do?

Heidi's hesitation didn't last long.

because--

boom!!!!

A sudden shock wave, centered on the little girl's body, suddenly spread out in an instant.

The Black Hound members who were holding hostages were caught off guard, their weapons were violently shaken and flew out, and they lost their balance and fell to the ground.

Is this, magic?

How can a half-blood child use magic?

Heidi didn't understand, but there was no need to figure it out right now.

Taking advantage of this golden opportunity, she rushed towards the opponent and kicked the Black Hound member who was lying on the ground and struggling to get up directly away like kicking a ball.

The kick, filled with anger, was extremely heavy and even kicked him directly to the street outside. Amid the panicked shouts of passers-by, he fell heavily on the outer wall of the opposite shop.

"Damn-"

The remaining person saw that the situation was not right, and the moment Heidi attacked his companion, he ran out of the restaurant and came to the street.

By the time Heidi chased out, the other party had already blended into the crowd and disappeared without a trace.

The matter has not come to an end yet.

Various things have piled up, and now I can finally take a short break from the pressure.

Heidi sighed deeply and almost collapsed to the ground.

Anna quickly came over:

"Sister, is it okay?"

"Yeah... not bad."

Her Highness took another breath.

"But you, what you did just now, was it magic?"