The villain's goal is to save the heroine

Vivian is good at constructing barriers, while Xisha is good at "astrology".

And since the problem we're facing now is related to 'astrology', maybe we can get some information by finding that girl?

Thinking of this, Lin En finally had a clue in his mind and sat back on the sofa: "Well, if that's the case, then there really is nothing we can do."

After all, the Ice Heart Pendant is an external force. If you rely too much on it, suddenly losing it would be very scary. So, if you think positively, and think of it as a way to temper your temper...

That’s all I can think of.

"Anyway, thank you for reminding me about this." Lin En sighed. "I'll leave the 'Ice Heart Pendant' to you for now. Given your condition, you probably can't just leave it for now. And... do you have any other questions? I've said everything I wanted to say. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

After all, it was still early, and if possible, he wanted to confirm Daisy's situation. Even if he had no clue, he could see if he could find Xisha. The problem Cecilia mentioned was too worrying, making it difficult for him to sleep or eat.

but…

"I want to spar with you again." Cecilia stood up and said.

She is tall, cold yet majestic, and this perspective that requires looking up slightly makes people feel despised.

Lin En couldn't help but be stunned: "Training?"

This was something he didn't expect at all.

But Cecilia just said affirmatively: "Let's exchange ideas."

It sounds a bit confusing, but it seems to make sense.

Because Cecilia is essentially a sword fanatic. If she has doubts about something, she probably wants to communicate and confirm it through the sword.

and…

Come to think of it, he hadn't practiced sword for a while.

"Okay." So Lynn nodded.

Although Daisy's matter and the impact of the "Ice Heart Pendant" are of concern to people, it doesn't matter if we spend half a day here, right?

Lynn accepted Cecilia's challenge.

but…

The result is almost obvious.

When a bronze player competes with a king in terms of skills, apart from being able to do some unexpected things, the details can be said to be completely controlled.

However, Cecilia this time was different from before. She didn't aim to defeat Lin En, but just accepted and countered his moves.

Their positions seemed to have been reversed, as if Cecilia was the mentor and Lynn was the student. It felt more like sparring than a competition.

The clash of swords and the provocation of sword tips make people concentrate.

When the body and mind are completely immersed in it, every movement and every sword strike becomes a pleasure. The sound of swords clashing, the tacit understanding of the confrontation, the mind gradually empties, and time passes by imperceptibly, like a dream.

This was probably the first time that Lin En felt the beauty of kendo...

Chapter 256 is connected

If you ignore the impending disaster and the dirtiness and mess in some parts of the downtown area, the evening in Siena is actually quite beautiful.

The ground was paved with neat stone slabs, clean and tidy, without a trace of weeds.

There weren't many pedestrians, but they were all dressed very appropriately and elegantly. Even the servants and slaves maintained a good image.

On both sides of the road are two to three-story stone brick houses, which extend in rows along the wide path until the end of the sight. Looking up, you can see the clean sky of the Middle Ages.

The sky is high and vast. People are like ants hiding in a narrow crack. When they look up, the view is so far away and they themselves are so small. It makes people feel emotional.

By this time, the sun had already set. The sky was no longer as bright, gradually growing darker. The evening breeze parted the white clouds, bringing with it the fragrance of distant flowers, wafting across the sky above Siena. Young children couldn't help but chase and play in the alleys, carefree and unrestrained, as if in a fairy tale.

Such a scene is indeed refreshing.

Yes, it was already evening when we left Cecilia's place.

The time spent immersed in something always passes by very quickly, just like the time when I secretly went online. It felt like I had just started playing, but an entire night had passed.

Practicing swordplay is indeed an exercise that can bring great satisfaction to both the body and mind.

Of course, the premise is that you don’t get abused...

Cecilia is indeed a kendo genius. Although Lin En has made a lot of progress, if he really fights with all his strength, he will probably be exhausted from guarding himself and then be defeated in a few moves.

But Cecilia was extra lenient today. Perhaps she was in a better mood after breaking off the engagement. After all, she gave him some gaming experience, which felt quite good.

I really want to know what the future will be like if this girl survives. If everything goes well, I believe she will shine in the future, right?

Lin En had unknowingly returned to the front of the mansion with many emotions. His mind was still reminiscing about the previous battle. At this moment, a joyful voice rang out:

"Lin En, you're finally back!"

The figure crouching near the mansion came trotting towards them.

Lin En came back to his senses and found that the woman in front of him was still wearing the armor she wore in the morning. There was a hint of fatigue between her brows. It was obvious that she had been busy all day.

Mona.

She is completely different from the rebellious girl she was before the "Forest of the Sacred Tree". Now she looks like a little woman.

He looked at the other person for a few seconds, then said, "You don't have to squat here waiting for me, right?"

Even though he really disliked Mona before, Lin En still felt somewhat guilty seeing that she had become like this.

"Just wait for me at the mansion," Lynn added.

However, Mona panicked and quickly waved her hands when she heard this: "No...! I... um... I'm sorry... I broke into the mansion without permission and misunderstood you... I really don't have the face to go in..."

The contrast from a strong lackey to a humble little woman is really hard to describe.

"Forgive you."

Lynn pulled Mona inside.

Although the "Villain Diary" said that domestication should continue, which made sense, Lin En was not that perverted and would definitely not do such a thing.

"No...Lin...Lin En...I...I..." Mona's slightly panicked voice sounded from behind.

Lin En couldn't help but turn around, and saw Mona's eyes wandering as she said, "For someone like... someone like me, it's okay... you don't have to be so polite..."

These words made Lynn's eyelids twitch slightly.

Although it might be an illusion, why did he feel that Mona seemed to have a masochistic tendency?

Ok…

Come to think of it, her curse-induced XP is weird to begin with...

"Forget it, let's not talk about that nonsense. Just tell me, what do you want to talk to me about?" Lin En chose to skip this dangerous topic.

He did not forget to ask the other party to help look after Daisy. Since the other party came to him on his own initiative, there must be some result, right?

"Ah... yes... yes!" Seeing Lin En's impatience, Mona quickly calmed down and said, "Well, I counted all the names of contestants for today's auditions this afternoon, and also consulted some instructors from Holy City College, and then sorted out all the contestants as much as possible."

"Oh?"

Although Mona may not be very smart, she is indeed solid and efficient in her work and is much more capable than you might imagine.

Then he continued, "There are about 3,000 people participating in the Sword Trial Audition this time. It uses a mixed points system with random matching. If you defeat two opponents in a row, you will advance. If you are defeated twice in a row, you will be eliminated."

"Ah."

Lin En knew this, after all, it was explained in the game.

"So, today, there were approximately 600 matches in total across the eight venues, with an average duration of around five minutes, so the number of participants is close to 1,200. Here's a breakdown of the matches and the players, with gender and hometown also noted."

Upon hearing this, Lin En took the information and found that the page was very clean, the battle records were clear at a glance, and it was very well made.

"But...but unfortunately, there is no one named Daisy here, really! I've checked several times! And..."

Mona handed over the remaining information:

"I've obtained the latest and most detailed registration information from Instructor Justu. After sorting and sorting it out, I've also compiled a list of those who haven't competed yet. What I can confirm is that the contestant you're looking for, Daisy, is not included in this Sword Trial."

“Is…I see…”

Lin En took the information with some surprise, shocked that Mona could be so meticulous and rigorous!

But I didn't look closely.

The fact that Mona can do this proves that she has studied it carefully several times, and this is trustworthy.

In other words, it is now certain that Lavinica is abnormal.

For some reason, she didn't appear according to the script, and things have become...

and many more!

Influence…

Now, since Mavis appears in the ruins of Volume 4, is there a possibility...

She's also from the Witch Cult?!

If she is Lavinica's partner and discovered something fishy through divination with the Ice Heart Pendant, then wouldn't Cecilia's so-called influence come true?

Everything is connected!

The "Ice Heart Pendant", an object placed by Mavis in the underground palace and which had nothing to do with Lynn, actually changed a certain process when he got it.

This process of change ultimately feeds back to the mysterious woman, and the result is...

The action logic of Priest Lavinica has also changed!

This is really, unusually reasonable!

The evening breeze makes people feel cold on their backs...

Chapter 257 Two Saints?

With a heavy heart, Lin En returned to the mansion and sat at the desk. Looking at the game outline that he had sorted out in the first place, he felt more and more uneasy.

Combined with the information provided by Cecilia and Mona, from this point on, the subsequent plot probably no longer has any reference value.

He didn't know when or how Lavinica would appear, and when the prophet's abilities lost their effectiveness, he didn't even know how to respond. Facing a dangerous level 85 character, whether he could survive was a question.

For the first time, an idea came to Lin En's mind—

escape!

Escape from Siena with the people you care about and the protagonists!

But if you think about it carefully, it is totally unrealistic.

People like Vivian and Si Nuo were fine, but people like Justu, Mona, Latia, and Claire couldn't follow him. They all had their own duties and responsibilities, and for Siena, they absolutely couldn't leave.

and…

To be frank, with the inertia of historical process, there is still a chance if we work together, but if he takes away a few key figures, then we will be really finished!

Lin En can only hold on, and must hold on. The only way out is to engage in an arms race with unexpected events and difficulties.

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How should he prepare for battle?

If we don't even know the Witch Cult's plan, how can we deal with unimaginable accidents?

Lynn was a mess.

Without the Ice Heart Pendant to soothe his anxiety and irritability, it was difficult for him to think seriously.

Just then, there was a knock on his study door: "Lin...Lin En, are you there?"

It was still Mona's voice.

Seeing that the other person was also suffering, Lin En simply pulled him back and treated him to a meal. It was not for any other reason, but just to comfort himself. After all, he had hurt the person, so he considered it as making amends.

"What's the matter?" Lynn asked after collecting his thoughts.

Then Mona opened the door and walked in awkwardly. She glanced at Lin En, then shyly looked away: "Ah... yes... it's like this, I did forget some things..."

Is there something wrong with this reaction?

Lin En couldn't help but take a closer look. He noticed that he had already removed all his armor, leaving only a short undershirt, revealing his fair arms and calves. He looked less heroic and more aristocratic and elegant. With his hair down, he looked less flamboyant and more graceful, surprisingly attractive.

Obviously, because the eldest princess is a beauty in her own right, the scene wouldn’t be as exciting if Mona didn’t have some delicate foundation.