At this moment, Ileya had already slipped swiftly into the crowd, her brows furrowing slightly as she listened to the cheers from everyone for that “magic trick.”
This time, she really had been a bit careless; in the end, it all came down to the fact that she didn’t trust this Fortune Teller at all.
Otherwise, she actually would’ve had the ability to save the other party and then get the information she wanted.
But… on the other hand.
If something like this happened again, she would still make the same choice.
After all, in this environment, her own safety was the most important thing.
Besides… the Fortune Teller’s sacrifice wasn’t in vain.
In addition to the few clues provided to Ileya, she also proved to Ileya that some things couldn’t be mentioned here, such as matters about Arthur.
Doing so would only indiscriminately attract the attention of the Circus members.
So…
Ileya’s red eyes, within the crowd, watched that clown who seemed to be bowing in gratitude for everyone’s applause but was in fact searching for something…
She quietly lowered the brim of her hat, blended into the throng, and vanished without a trace.
This wasn’t something a Necromancer should be able to do, but rather a necessary skill she’d learned in her previous life… as the “him” who was once a vicious murderer.
Now was not the time to clash with these monstrous, inhuman things.
So, she chose to leave for now… to head to the next place.
Huff… smack!
But at that very instant, a hand suddenly slapped her shoulder hard!
“Eh?!” Veil spun around in a bit of a panic, bewildered as she looked at the skinny man behind her.
“Um… are you the girl who was following the Lady just now?”
As the skinny man finished speaking, seven or eight others surrounded them.
The look in their eyes was full of hope, as if they wanted to speak but hesitated.
“Ah… who are you?”
Veil was still confused, not sure what these people wanted.
Could it be…
The Great Gentle Goddess took two wary steps back, and before they could say anything… she protectively shielded her Backpack.
Even if you beg me, I won’t give it to you!”
Ha… huh?
All the men looked confused.
They… were the bandits who had been scared off by Ileya’s identity just a moment ago.
Things hadn’t gone well for them, so they’d planned to find another place…
But as they walked, they discovered they were surrounded by a thick fog.
After wandering around for a while… they’d ended up in this town.
But as soon as they entered, the crowd swept them into the so-called “Golden Sun Circus.”
Everyone even had to pay 5 silver coins as an entrance fee.
Normally, these ruthless bandits hardly ever paid for food or drink, let alone shows.
But… the ticket-selling clown’s appearance, his long neck and boneless posture…
At a glance, it was obvious he wasn’t an ordinary person… so everyone obediently paid and followed the others in.
The wise adapt to the times.
To survive in this dangerous trade with nothing but a mere [Copper-tier] strength in this world, and still be alive to this day… they each had their own tricks.
If you don’t have powerful strength or strange artifacts, being able to read people is a skill too.
Like right now… this Circus, or even all of Mist Town, was incredibly abnormal.
For them, it was like a world-ending flood had descended from the heavens!
And when the flood comes… the best way is to stand on high ground or cling to a thick, sturdy tree to get through the crisis…
Thinking of this, the Bandit Leader—a man with dark skin and a fawning smile—looked at the wary Veil in front of him.
With their previous positions, it made sense to avoid her, the farther the better.
But now, in this situation…
This… this silly-looking little maid… was the perfect thigh to cling to!
Grab on! Absolutely must grab on!
“Ahem, um… little girl…
The Bandit Leader, a dark-skinned man calling himself Black Wolf, bent down with what he thought was his kindest smile.
“Are you lost? Do you… want uncle to help you find your family?”
His tone caught Veil a little off guard, making her lower her guard.
So… he’s a good person?
She scratched her face.
She did stick her head out when they’d run into these bandits before, which was probably why he remembered her.
But… asking the Great Gentle Goddess to remember these passersby, who didn’t even count as acquaintances, was a bit much.
Unless they bought her a meal.
However…
“Who are you calling little girl?! And! What do you mean, help me find my family?!”
His words clearly stung the last bit of Veil’s pride!
The Great Gentle Goddess quickly spun her thoughts, imitating that wicked woman’s pose… crossing her arms, puffing out her tiny chest, and glaring with a contemptuous and fierce look at the crowd!
“You all must call me… Great Gentle Goddess! If you do, I might grant you my protection and blessings~”
But… how should I put it? Veil’s imitation had the form but not the spirit.
When Ileya struck an imposing pose, she was full of dignity; but when Veil did it… well, it was just…
“Pfft.”
The bandits’ willpower was clearly lacking.
Instantly, one of the bandits in the back couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
Whoosh! Instantly… everyone looked toward the guy who laughed.
“Uh… um…”
“What are you laughing at?” Black Wolf quickly played the lackey, asking on the Great Gentle Goddess’s behalf.
Although Black Wolf asked, everyone noticed that when their boss turned his head… he was stifling his own laughter.
“I… I just remembered something funny… pfft… something…”
The man tried to force back his laughter, but seeing Black Wolf’s face—trying not to laugh and failing—he couldn’t hold it in again.
“Ugh!! You guys! What are you laughing at!” The Great Gentle Goddess, her dignity challenged, stomped her foot and kicked Black Wolf right in the shin.
Hiss! You little brat!!
Black Wolf’s face was full of dark lines, but outwardly he showed no dissatisfaction.
“Um… anyway, Miss Goddess, it’s not safe here. Let’s stick together~”
Though he thought this self-proclaimed “goddess”—this boastful, silly little maid—was a bit of a dunce and a little crazy…
He still wanted to cling to the Bloodblossom Demon’s thigh!
So Black Wolf bent down, reaching out to help her with her Backpack… then everyone could go find the marquis’ Lady together and use her influence to escape this dangerous place.
Whoosh—!!
Pfft!!
But dreams are always beautiful; reality is cold, hard stone.
Thud!
A black stone crashed onto Black Wolf’s head, sending him straight to sleep!
“Huh? Boss…?”
Thud! Thud! Thud!
While the other bandits were still dazed, a figure appeared in a flash and swiftly put three more of them into baby-like slumber.
“Eh!?”
“Ambush… we’re under attack!”
It was only then that everyone saw what the attacker looked like.
A golden-haired girl in a maid outfit, face expressionless.
At this moment, she had one hand gripping a bandit’s neck, pressing him firmly to the ground!
“Cough cough… cough cough cough… big… big sister… spare me…”
“Wait! We…”
“Take my punch!” Before anyone could explain, a black-haired girl came running from the side, jumped up with slightly clumsy movements… and punched a bandit right in the face!
“Oww.”
Woohoo!
The Holy Sword Bearer cheered in her heart!
She looked at the bandit lying on the ground—a fairly sturdy, medium-built man.
This was the first enemy she had ever taken down with her own hands since arriving in this world! It was simply too memorable!
She almost wanted to take out her phone and take a commemorative photo with him.
“Da… damn it!”
The other bandits finally snapped out of their shock, wanting to draw their weapons and fight back…
But when Reliel slowly raised her head and glanced over at them… they all froze in place again.
Not daring to make a single reckless move.