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Chapter 1153: The Princess's Envoy (Revised)
Chapter 1153: The Princess's Envoy (Revised)
"Actually, I'm partly to blame for Tina's current state."
Commander Gracie conducted a self-examination: "I slightly favored Megan during the duel just now. Perhaps this made Tina feel disappointed. It might be the reason why Tina's mind has become filled with obsession."
Su Yu: "..."
Su Yu didn't really want to delve into the commander's favoritism and the cheating incident. After all, she was just looking out for her niece and the family's reputation, which was understandable.
However, now that Tina was unconscious, and Gracie was still trying to justify her actions, Su Yu couldn't hold back:
"That wasn't just 'slight favoritism,' it was outright indulgence and cover-up! Megan was cheating 100%, and the sixth-tier potion, Eternal Fury, requires a master alchemist to brew. How could you not know that? How could you not see it?
As the leader of the knights, if you can't maintain the most basic fairness, how could Tina not be disappointed in you?"
"Who do you think you are, boy, to talk to me like that?" Gracie turned to Su Yu, her expression icy, her anger palpable.
A mere first-tier mage daring to speak to her so disrespectfully—was he trying to get himself killed?
Ring, Gracie Windsor's Goodwill towards you has decreased by 5. Her Goodwill has dropped to Hostile.
Su Yu wasn't the least bit intimidated by Gracie's glare.
He patted the Senior Scholar Badge on his chest and said sternly, "I am a Senior Scholar of the Scholar's Sanctuary and the Chief Academic Advisor to Princess Eliza!
Recently, I accompanied the princess to Maple City to negotiate with Duke Anzio Seifer. I even saved the princess from the joint attack of Duke Lantillus and Grand Mage Antonidas, earning great renown!
I came to Orlan City to become Tina's knight attendant because I see her potential to turn the tide in the future. Now you dare to treat Tina so unfairly. Why shouldn't I call you out on it?"
As he spoke, Su Yu took out a token given to him by the princess and a sixth-tier transformation scroll she had rewarded him. Both items served as proof of his identity.
The princess's token was given to him during the negotiations in Maple City, allowing him free access to Duke Seifer's castle. It had been in his backpack all this time, and he hadn't expected it to come in handy now.
Seeing these items, Gracie's eyes widened in shock.
She had thought Su Yu was just a wealthy young man, but now it seemed his background was far more significant!
This was the princess's token!
Holding the princess's token was equivalent to being her envoy. Even the mayor of Orlan City would have to treat Su Yu with respect, let alone her.
During the war, information was scarce, and the details of the princess's negotiations in Maple City had not yet spread. Gracie didn't know what had happened in the north.
If Su Yu was telling the truth and he had indeed saved the princess from Duke Lantillus, making him her savior, then she had indirectly offended the princess.
Gracie looked at Su Yu with a changed expression.
...
Su Yu knew what the commander was thinking.
But he didn't care. Tina was sinking deeper into her obsession, and she needed to be saved quickly.
So he urged, "Don't think about that now. We can discuss your mistakes later. First, tell me how to save Tina."
Hearing Su Yu's words, Gracie put aside her conflicting thoughts and refocused on Tina.
After sensing Tina's internal condition, she said, "Envoy, I can pull your consciousness into Tina's mental world. You can help her overcome her obsession, and she will return to normal."
”
Then, she earnestly said to Su Yu, "There's one more thing I must mention. I did indeed cover for Megan's cheating, and I admit that was wrong.
I will deal with Megan and Kimberley's cheating according to the rules, ensuring Tina receives a fair judgment.
I hope, Sir Envoy, you can put in a good word for our Aurian City colleagues before Her Highness the Princess. We in Aurian City will always be the most loyal shield of the Empire!"
"That can be discussed later," Su Yu waved his hand dismissively. "Regardless, Tina is the future hope of the Empire. From now on, you should focus on nurturing her, helping her grow stronger. This will only benefit your family, not harm it, understand?"
"Yes, Sir Envoy."
"Chime, [Gretchen Winsor]'s Goodwill towards you has increased by +15, reaching Notice."
Tina's condition was worsening, and it couldn't be delayed any longer.
So, Gretchen quickly knelt beside Tina and began her incantation.
One hand rested on Tina's forehead, the other on Su Yu's head, and pure white light enveloped the entire room.
At first, Su Yu didn't feel much.
But after a while, he suddenly felt a dizzying sensation, losing all sense of awareness.
...
When he came to, Su Yu found himself in a gray space.
Under his feet was a solid gray metal floor, above him a vast gray sky, and behind him, an endless gray mist. Directly in front of him stood a towering, ten-meter-high, earth-yellow wall.
There was an opening in the wall, a dark, indiscernible passage.
"Chime, your main quest [Aurian City's Saint (12/100)] has been updated."
"Quest Description: You have now arrived at [Tina's Maze], which stands before you as a massive labyrinth. This labyrinth is the only path to the core of Tina's consciousness.
If you die within the maze, you will respawn at the maze's entrance and start over."
"Quest Requirements: Traverse the maze, reach the core of Tina's consciousness, Countdown: 59 minutes 59 seconds."
"Quest Rewards: [Echo of the Ghost Cat (Consumable)] x1, Experience Points x3000."
"So, the other side of this wall is a maze? Seems like this single opening is the entrance to the maze," Su Yu rubbed his chin.
The countdown was just one hour.
However, Su Yu wasn't in a hurry to enter the maze.
From experience, there are often good things around the maze's entrance, so he decided to search the area first.
So, Su Yu began searching outside the maze.
The search took about five minutes.
Walking 50 meters from the maze's entrance into the mist, he was blocked by a transparent barrier.
Within this 50-meter radius, after a thorough search, Su Yu found a valuable item on the ground!
[Maze Talisman (Special Item)]
Effect: In Tina's consciousness maze, if you take fatal damage, this talisman will automatically trigger, negating the damage. (Effective when placed in inventory)
Remaining Uses: 10
Note: Up, down, left, right, B, A, B, A... How did I end up with 10 extra lives?
Looking at the [Maze Talisman]'s properties, Su Yu felt relieved.
It was good that he had explored the area outside the maze first.
Otherwise, without this talisman, every time he died in the maze, he would have to start over from the entrance, which would be a waste of time.
After checking the items in his inventory and ensuring everything was in order, Su Yu stepped into the maze's entrance.
(End of Chapter)
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