"Then you all rest for a bit. This can't be rushed. I'll go make some arrangements first. Ti Du, since you were with those few just now, I'll have to trouble you to return to your original cabin for now and wait for further instructions. Bell, when you go out later, you need to act convincingly! Don't let those guards find any flaws!" Ellie said.
"Oh… you always make me do these things." Bell agreed unwillingly.
"Hey! Why are you sending Ti Du back there again?" Tilly had an opinion about this arrangement. Ti Du was already imprisoned there; wouldn't it be strange to suddenly arrange for her to be here? Did Ellie not even understand this? Before Ellie could speak, Ti Du spoke up for her.
"The Princess is also thinking of us, Tilly. Listen to the arrangements." As soon as Ti Du said this, Tilly immediately became obedient.
"Then… everyone, I'll go make some arrangements now. It should be ready by tomorrow at the latest, so please wait patiently." Ellie finished speaking and left directly.
However, Ellie said she was going to make arrangements, but in reality! As soon as she exited the cabin where they were being held, Ellie first ran to the New Moon Lake to enjoy the scenery. Although this area was indeed within the range of the mist's influence, the misty lakeside view did have a more mysterious feel, as if a Loch Ness Monster might emerge at any moment.
Just as Ellie was thinking this, suddenly… a huge dark shadow emerged from the center of the lake. Hey, hey, hey! Although this was a different world, and it was not uncommon to have all sorts of magical beasts, for one to suddenly appear at this moment, as if on cue, just to scare her, what kind of mischief was this? Besides, did this lake really have a Loch Ness Monster?
However, after Ellie heightened her vigilance and observed the dark shadow in the mist, she instantly deflated. What Loch Ness Monster? It was the Sticky Rice Cake playing in the water!
Speaking of which, how should she deal with this Sticky Rice Cake?
Although she had summoned it to show off, it didn't seem right to just leave it like this. After dealing with the Elf Kingdom's affairs, if she returned to Theocracy, the Sticky Rice Cake would definitely be enshrined as a national treasure!
Although its level wasn't too high, for the natives, it was already a very formidable existence. Fortunately, the Sticky Rice Cake was quite obedient, otherwise, she wouldn't know how to handle it after returning to Theocracy.
After returning to Nazarick, she would just hand the Sticky Rice Cake over to Aura to raise. She just didn't know if Aura would take a liking to this fellow.
"So you're here, Clementine." Uncle Schoonheim suddenly came looking for her for some reason.
"What's wrong?" Ellie was a bit curious. Earlier, when she was packing up those elves, she had told Uncle Schoonheim that she would handle it herself and hoped he wouldn't interfere.?
At that time, Uncle Schoonheim seemed a bit unwilling, but he still agreed. It hadn't been long since then, so why had he come directly to her?
"I just encountered your attendant. I happened to see her coming out of the cabin where the elves are held. I would like to ask, Clementine, what do you intend to do with those elves?" Shu'enbeimu asked.
Hadn't she told him not to interfere with her actions? Why was he still asking her about this? Did Uncle Schoonheim not understand human speech?
She had felt a little good about him before, but it seemed she needed to let Uncle Schoonheim know who was in charge here. Ellie thought so.
"Sticky Rice Cake, come here." Ellie didn't directly answer Shu'enbeimu's question but softly called out to the Sticky Rice Cake in the lake. Then, the Sticky Rice Cake in the lake spread its wings and roared loudly, then whooshed up into the air and instantly landed beside Ellie.
"I naturally have my own reasons for keeping them, Uncle Schoonheim, so you don't need to worry." Ellie beckoned to the enormous Sticky Rice Cake, signaling it to come closer.
The Sticky Rice Cake also obediently brought its head closer, and Ellie immediately stroked it.
Ugh… the texture was terrible. After all, it didn't have fur. Although the scales were very smooth, they were cold and not pleasant to touch at all.
"Uh… at least, at least some preventative measures should be taken, right? I saw your attendant bring those elves out without even tying them up. Fortunately, they didn't resist, otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!" Shu'enbeimu said with some difficulty.
That scoundrel Bell! She had told her to be careful, how could she not even put on a show! Ellie was instantly displeased, but she didn't show anything on her face.
"Tsk! I deliberately told Bell to do that. They didn't escape, did they? That's truly rare." Ellie deliberately put on a frustrated expression, clicking her tongue as if her scheme hadn't succeeded.
Although it was indeed Bell's fault, she was her master after all. If her subordinate had a problem, her own reputation as a master would be at stake, right! So she simply spun Bell's careless behavior into something she had instructed her to do.
"You mean you deliberately wanted them to escape? Why is that?" Shu'enbeimu was even more confused.
Why so many questions! Uncle Schoonheim was really annoying. Ellie was very impatient, but she couldn't show it on her face.
"I naturally have my own reasons for doing this. The reason I let them escape is actually because I want them to lead me to the Capital of the Elf Kingdom, you see." Ellie casually made up an excuse to fob off Uncle Schoonheim.
"This method has been used before. We've tracked deliberately released captives, but as soon as they entered the depths of the mist, they immediately disappeared. We've tried the same method many times." Shu'enbeimu said.
Hmm! So you've used that trick before. Since she had already said it, she couldn't very well admit that she hadn't thought it through!
"Heh heh! I'm a member of the Black Scripture, you know. Do you think I'd really lose track of those people?" Ellie said, patiently.
"But… there's always a possibility. I think… it would be better to take precautions first…" Shu'enbeimu continued.
"Let me tell you something good. Actually, I intended to keep it a secret, but since Uncle Schoonheim, you don't trust me, Uncle Schoonheim, could you extend your hand?" Ellie said, speaking mysteriously.
"I didn't mean to doubt Clementine, it's just that…" Shu'enbeimu still wanted to explain something, but Ellie was already too lazy to waste words with him. Although she knew that soldiers should be cautious, the person in front of him was the invincible (self-proclaimed) Elizabeth!
"Hand…" Ellie interrupted him and emphasized it again.
"…" Shu'enbeimu helplessly extended his hands, showing them to Ellie, looking at her with confusion and resignation.
"Hmm, hmm… From these hands, it's clear that Uncle Schoonheim, you must be very powerful." Ellie pretended to be keenly observing Shu'enbeimu's calloused hands. In a world of swords and magic, looking at calluses on hands could generally give a rough idea of one's strength. Although it might not always be accurate, it at least indicated that the person hadn't been lazy in their training.
"I wouldn't dare say that. I'm just an ordinary person." Shu'enbeimu replied somewhat awkwardly, then shifted his gaze to the giant dragon, Sticky Rice Cake, behind Ellie.
"Well, eheh… I strike!" Ellie suddenly clapped Shu'enbeimu's palm without warning, leaving Shu'enbeimu utterly bewildered, looking at Ellie with an expression that said, 'What is this girl doing?'
"Hmm! Spell complete… Uncle Schoonheim, I hope you can keep what happens next a secret for me." Ellie said mysteriously to the dumbfounded Shu'enbeimu, who nodded.
"Then, Shu'enbeimu! Crouch!" So, Ellie directly issued a "command" to Shu'enbeimu. Shu'enbeimu's body uncontrollably crouched down, which greatly surprised Shu'enbeimu himself.
"What… what's going on?"
"Shu'enbeimu! Left hand!" Ellie ignored Uncle Schoonheim's question and continued to give orders. As expected, Uncle Schoonheim extended his left hand.
"This is my ability, you see. So… those elves have already been unintentionally subjected to my magic! So there!" Ellie said with a sly smile.
"…" Uncle Schoonheim just looked at Ellie in silence.
Shu'enbeimu truly dared not voice any more objections to this young lady recommended by Benice… "Please rest assured, Uncle Schoonheim, I will accomplish this mission in my own way. And I don't intend to interfere with your actions, Uncle. You just need to do your own job well. That would be easier for me." Ellie said with a smile.
"I understand. If there's anything you need, just say the word." Unintentionally, Shu'enbeimu's address to Ellie had changed to a respectful one.
"Is that so! Then, I already have a favor I need Uncle Schoonheim to help with." Ellie said with a smile.
"Clementine, please speak." Shu'enbeimu responded somewhat nervously.
"Regarding the elves, could you please turn a blind eye?" Ellie said.
"Understood!" Shu'enbeimu agreed decisively… "…" Tilly retrieved her little fairy, and after listening to it recount the overheard conversation, she then sent the little fairy to the cabin where Ti Du was held to tell Ti Du what it had heard.
Although low-level magic couldn't be used in this mist, some elves are born with the ability to converse with the little fairies that exist in nature. Tilly and Ti Du happened to possess this ability.
So Tilly assigned the little fairy who had been with her for many years to secretly observe the Princess, and it happened to overhear her conversation with the Theocracy soldier who seemed to be a general.
This overheard conversation made Tilly feel that the general from Theocracy didn't seem to trust the Princess much, but in the end, he still yielded to her abilities.
So, the act of making Ti Du kick herself earlier was her ability! What a terrifying individual! Perhaps she had done something to Ti Du when she rescued her. She had to find a way to break her control over Ti Du! Tilly thought to herself.
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