Chapter 146: There’s No Need to Kneel When Greeting Her Highness, You Know!
Chapter 146: There’s No Need to Kneel When Greeting Her Highness, You Know!
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“It happened just outside the Border Wall, to be precise.”
Iresha had fully expected to take on this mission by herself, but to her surprise, Lin Wei showed an unexpected spark of interest.
Not missing his subtle shift, Iresha’s eyes seemed to brighten. She leaned in closer, words spilling out in a hush edged with suppressed excitement.
“Here’s what happened: not long ago, two villages near the Border Wall—close to the Northern Countries—were harassed by demons.”
“The Imperial Guard made it there in time and managed to drive them off, but as per protocol, the Adventurers’ Guild is still sending people to investigate the scene.”
“Since we’re waiting around anyway for their arrival, taking on a commission like this is really just to pass the time. ...Wait, are you actually interested?”
But it wasn’t interest—not in the way she thought. Lin Wei couldn’t shake the feeling that something about this assignment was off.