“Still haven’t found the source of the information?”
Returning to the main hall, Empress Roland regained her dignity.
Although her face was pale, she was still full of presence, exuding the majesty befitting an emperor.
“No.” Kneeling beside her was the commander of the Imperial Guard, who lowered his head in shame, biting his lip tightly.
“Before Princess left, all the suspicious people who had ever come into contact with her had either already disappeared, were nowhere to be found, or were even dead. There’s simply no way to investigate further.”
Felice clenched her fists tightly, then helplessly loosened them.
“I understand. Also, regarding the legendary powerhouse who appeared in the Northern Wildwood… How much have you learned from Matt?”
“For now, we can basically confirm that, at the time in the Northern Wildwood, there was a mid-tier Demon Giant Clan member with power above the norm, as well as a legendary-level magical beast—the Redflame Hurricane Lion. Additionally, there really was a legendary powerhouse present, and it was that very person who killed the Redflame Hurricane Lion. However…”
At this point, the commander of the Imperial Guard paused, then said, “Aside from being rather thin in build, there is currently no other information about that powerhouse. Based on his fighting style, he doesn’t seem to be any of the well-known legendary figures. He should be a reclusive master.”
“Is that so…”
Felice frowned.
Such a powerhouse could only be met by chance, not sought out.
It seemed her daughter had already instructed the commander before her to send people to look for him, so there was no need for her to say anything more.
After all, even if they managed to find this powerhouse, since he chose to live in seclusion, he was obviously not someone who sought fame or fortune.
Hoping that he would step forward to protect the Roland Empire was truly a faint hope.
“Alright, that’s all. You may go.” She waved her hand, letting the commander of the Imperial Guard withdraw.
Suddenly, her vision went dark, her whole body weakened, and she nearly fainted.
“Your Majesty!” The commander panicked and hurried to help her, but was stopped by Felice’s outstretched hand.
Taking deep breaths, Felice shook her head and said, “I’m fine. Go.”
“Yes.” Clenching his teeth, even though he was extremely worried, the imperial command had been given, so he could only turn and leave.
Felice didn’t even want to trouble the Imperial Physician anymore.
Her body had been examined by the Imperial Physician so many times already.
She wasn’t sick, nor was she poisoned.
Reportedly, it was due to the weakness of her soul.
Illnesses can be treated, poisons can be neutralized, but when it comes to the soul, there is no cure—only some tonics to barely keep her going.
But from the looks of it, things might be even worse than she had imagined.
She didn’t know how much longer she could hold on…
Clearing her mind of distractions, she picked up the memorials on the desk and began to read.
***
It was already evening, and after days of hurried travel, the outline of the Imperial Capital finally came into view.
However, Sara’s steps grew slower and slower, her little teeth biting her lip, tears welling up at the corners of her eyes.
Watching Li Xian walk farther and farther ahead, she finally called out, “Uu~ Master, wait for me…”
Li Xian turned back helplessly and said, “Look at the sky. If we don’t hurry, once the city gates close, are you going to sleep outside for the night?”
“But…” Sara pouted, unable to find a way to argue back.
After walking for so many days, her tender feet were already covered in blisters, hurting terribly.
It wasn’t that she was being delicate—she really couldn’t walk anymore.
“Sigh.” Seeing her like this, Li Xian let out a helpless sigh and crouched down in front of her.
“Eh?” Sara stared blankly for a while, only reacting when Li Xian said, “Get on.”
Her cheeks turned a little red, but Sara didn’t refuse.
She carefully lay down on Li Xian’s back and wrapped her arms around his neck.
Li Xian immediately stood up, and amid Sara’s startled cry, he hooked his arms under her knees and lifted her onto his back.
The sudden height made Sara hug Li Xian’s neck tightly, clinging to his back.
Li Xian immediately felt a soft sensation.
‘So soft…’ Even though it was only a slight curve, he hadn’t expected it to be so soft.
He felt somewhat moved in his heart, but on the surface, Li Xian remained calm and steadily walked toward the Imperial Capital.
Moments later, the gates of the Imperial Capital were right before them…