After choosing to leave, they regretted it.

Unexpectedly, there was an unexpected gain.

If we win over that guy called Ain, are we really afraid that we won't be able to deal with that damn guild?

"Master, you are back."

As soon as he returned to his mansion, the elderly butler came to greet him and bowed respectfully.

"Want to have lunch?"

Sean was now thinking about how to vent his anger and couldn't even eat lunch.

"No, no hurry! I have three things to do right now."

"Please give your orders."

"First, contact the Adventurer's Guild and have them immediately carry out the commission to defeat the Crystal Centipede. Execute it as soon as possible, the sooner the better, and it doesn't matter how much extra money is paid.

Second, immediately arrange personnel to monitor the Adventurer's Guild. Once their expedition team sets out, immediately follow them. When they are exhausted after the expedition, arrest them, search them, and then bring them here.

Third, I'm planning to hold a banquet soon and have sent invitations to all the city's leading figures, especially the president of the Adventurer's Guild, asking him to be present."

"Understood. I'll arrange it right away."

The content of the order was both outrageous and unreasonable, but the white-haired butler did not question it at all. He just nodded, then lowered his voice and leaned closer to say:

"Master, I have something to report."

"what?"

"Just now, Princess Heidi Yalter came to visit unexpectedly and is now waiting in the reception room."

Chapter 25: The attitude of asking for help

Heidi, sitting in the living room of the mansion, was in a bad mood and her mental state was a little gloomy.

Last night, I was ordered around by that stupid woman Leah. I didn't even have time to rest and had to travel all night. I finally arrived in Tafia at dawn.

Without taking a rest, he began to look for Aize and the woman in the city.

She was so angry when they met before that she forgot to ask his name, but Heidi didn't think it was a big deal.

Isn't that the purple-haired noblewoman? You don't have to worry about not finding her. Just ask around in the city and you'll find her.

however--

"Purple hair? No, we don't have such nobles here."

"Noble? Are you talking about the lord? No? Then I don't know."

"A purple-haired noblewoman? Is she pretty? Is she pretty? Could you describe her appearance? I'll give her as a reward... Hey, don't leave so quickly!?"

……

Exhausted both physically and mentally, Heidi was almost broken.

"What the hell is that bastard doing? He's half-dead and still making people waste so much effort on him. Has he become a bit powerful?!"

"What about that woman? She's not a noble, a wealthy merchant, or an adventurer. Could she be a succubus or a faceless person in disguise, tricking that idiot into having a kidney?"

If Aize is really stupid enough to fall for such a trick, then there is no need for me to endure the humiliation and disgust to find him. It would be better for me to die sooner rather than later.

No matter how much you curse or how angry you are, after you’re done cursing and getting angry, you still have to find the person who did it.

After all, Aize’s life can be treated as a joke, but his right to inherit the throne is not a joke.

So she turned her attention to the house of the local lord, Sean Edgar.

Judging from the clothes she was wearing, that woman was definitely not an ordinary person. If that was the case, the local lord should most likely know her.

Maybe you'll find out something when you get there.

But it turned out that the owner was not at home.

After waiting drowsily in the living room for about half an hour, Sean finally came back.

"Welcome to Tafia, Your Highness. I'm busy with territory affairs and have been unable to come to see you sooner. I apologize for that."

"It's okay, Viscount Edgar is too polite."

While dealing with this, Heidi looked at the young nobleman in front of her.

He looks to be under 20 years old, which is too young for a lord, so he shouldn't be difficult to deal with.

After greeting each other, the two sat down. During this time, Sheen kept looking at Heidi's face and asked with a frown:

"Your Highness, are you alright? You don't look well."

Not only was her skin pale and her lips dry, but her eyes were also subtly unfocused, and her short red hair, which lacked adequate care, appeared messy and dry.

By the standards of the nobles, this was already somewhat inappropriate.

Heidi didn't want to see anyone in this state, but her body had not recovered yet. She had been traveling back and forth on the road for two whole nights without sleep. In addition, she was so angry at her teammates that she almost vomited blood. She couldn't even think about returning to the world of the living.

I could only smile and say:

"I came here straight after the battle. I didn't have time to take care of myself or rest. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Viscount."

"That's not true. Your Highness, the Princess, shouldered the responsibility of a hero and fought bloody battles against the demons for our safety. We should be grateful."

Sheen said this, but his eyes moved slightly downwards and fell on the armor Heidi was wearing.

The silver divine armor, like the holy sword, was granted by the gods. It was a unique piece of equipment. Heidi wore it to appear more solemn and formal during the visit.

But this set of armor, which was kept clean and looked both gorgeous and sacred, formed a sharp contrast with Heidi's current appearance.

Just got off the battlefield, no time to take care of your appearance, but still have time to make your armor look beautiful?

What a liar.

But Xien did not expose her directly. Instead, he wanted to see what she was planning. So he asked politely with a smile:

"Your Highness the Princess has graced my presence today. How can I be of assistance?"

Heidi shook her head.

"Thank you for your kindness, Viscount. I'm here today simply to deliver the news that the battle on Anlin Plains has been a resounding victory. The Great Witch Villian has been killed, and the main force of the witches has been routed and no longer poses a threat."

"Really? Thank you very much. This will give my subjects peace of mind."

The defeat of the witch army in Anlin Plain is indeed good news. After all, it is too close to Tafia. If an attack is launched, this place will definitely be the first to bear the brunt.

But Sean scoffed at Heidi's claim that she was just there to deliver a message.

A princess and a hero, would she personally run around for something as trivial as a messenger?

joke.

No one comes to the temple for no reason. It is obvious that if there is something difficult to talk about, you have to solve it yourself.

The abacus beads fell on his face.

And his guess was, of course, correct.

Heidi came here to find the woman through Sheen.

However, this cannot be said openly.

Why would a princess and hero of a kingdom go to such great lengths to find a woman who was barely known in the city and who was not even presentable?

This statement cannot be explained clearly at all.

If I tell the truth and let people know that Aize has been kidnapped, won't those nobles who are always eager to kill me take action immediately?

So Heidi found this reason.

He said he was conveying the news of the victory on the Anlin Plain to the local lord, but in fact he was just looking for a formal excuse to visit and then try to ask some questions.

Sheen couldn't guess these thoughts, but he didn't care and even made his own calculations.

The royal family of the Kingdom of Arte is already crippled, but Heidi's title of princess + hero is still worth some money. Now that it has been delivered to her, why not take advantage of it?

After making up his mind, he smiled and asked:

"I wonder what plans Her Highness has for the next step? Does Tafia need any help during the Knights' retreat?"

"The Knights are currently resting and will not be taking any action for the time being. They may need assistance depending on the situation. Please bear with us, Viscount."

"sure."

Xien smiled and nodded, then suddenly changed the subject:

"If Your Highness is not in a hurry to leave, why not rest here for a while, wait until the banquet is over, and then go back tomorrow?"

Heidi blinked.

"Dinner?"

"Yes, I want to announce this victory to all the important people in the city in person. It can also be regarded as a way for me, a small and remote noble, to express my respect for Her Highness the Princess's heroic fighting spirit."

"No, no, this is too troublesome."

"It's no bother, no bother. If I don't even express this little bit of gratitude, I'd be failing as a lord."

Heidi said this, but she was already very happy in her heart.

The dinner was held, and all the important people in the city were present. The woman he was looking for would most likely be there as well.

It saves you the trouble of making up your own words.

Moreover, this grand ceremony can also put some pressure on that short-sighted woman, so that she can realize the gap between herself and him and stop dreaming about it.

On the other hand, he had only paid a visit, yet the other party welcomed him so grandly. What did this mean? It meant that his royal status was still valuable.

After being depressed for two whole days, I finally feel a little relieved.

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

Heidi did not refuse any further. She did not want to refuse anyway, so she went to the guest room under the guidance of the mansion maid.

Sheen, who stayed in the reception room, clapped his hands, and the butler who had been waiting outside the door came in immediately.

"Master, do you have any instructions?"

"I'm going to amend my previous instructions. The dinner will be held tonight, under the pretext of welcoming Her Royal Highness. The subjugation of the Crystal Centipede will also be accelerated and carried out today, with the goal of ensuring Her Royal Highness's safety. Do you understand?"

"Understood. I'll do it right away."

The dinner was originally a Hongmen Banquet prepared for that damn Adventurer's Guild President, in order to show him off in front of all the important people in the city.

Originally, we would have to find some far-fetched reasons to hold banquets and speed up commissions, which would easily expose the truth.

But Heidi's arrival gave him the perfect excuse.

Moreover, no matter what, Heidi is still a princess. Her presence can further increase the strength of that damn president, which is perfect.

As for what Heidi had planned... Sean didn't care. Judging from her shy look, it was probably not a serious matter. If she didn't say anything, he would just pretend he didn't know.

After all, there's no need to cause trouble for yourself.

After thinking for a moment, Sheen added:

"Also, please personally deliver the invitations to Mr. Ain and Miss Vivian whom I visited earlier. Arrange a carriage to pick them up at the appointed time. Don't neglect them."

To deal with the president, the man called Ain is necessary.

Moreover, it is quite rare to find people who are familiar with monsters but do not belong to a guild, so it will definitely do no harm to win them over.

Besides, when you need help from others, it is always better to be humble and polite.

There's no way someone would act so condescendingly whenever they need help, right? No way, no way, no way?

Chapter 26: Torture Party

As night fell, lights as bright as light strips were lit on the walls of Tafiana, which were specially reinforced to fight against the demon army, which also meant that the city entered night mode.

On the still bustling streets, a carriage slowly passed through the crowd and drove towards the lord's mansion in the center of the town.

In the carriage, Aize leaned against the window, occasionally glancing at the street scene with his peripheral vision.

He was wearing a dress that Villian had prepared for him. It was easily made using old clothes in the house, newly bought fabrics, and magic.

It is convenient.

Villian, who was sitting opposite him, changed into a purple evening gown that was more exquisite than her usual one.