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Chapter 343: Lanchi's Classic Skin
Chapter 343: Lanchi's Classic Skin
The lingering aroma of lunch still hung in the air as Sigrid stood up and gently straightened her skirt.
She walked over to the mirror to check her appearance, her bright violet eyes reflecting satisfaction and relaxation.
Lanchi remained seated by the small round table, seemingly lost in thought.
Tendrils of steam rose from the teacup by his hand, his fingers tapping lightly on the table as his gaze seemed to look beyond the window, towards the distant snowfields.
Between the two of them, Mr. Cat paced back and forth, his tail held high like a lively pennant, urging the pair to stay on schedule for their departure.
"Mr. Cat, stay by my side from now on. Don't wander off again."
Lanchi looked down at Mr. Cat on the floor and reminded him.
They were now much closer to the Snowfield Province, but the journey ahead was becoming increasingly dangerous.
Lanchi's plan to use Mr. Cat's ultra-long-distance communication magic to contact the lords of the Snowfield Province was not yet feasible; they would have to cross the mountain range and travel further towards the Snowfield Province to make it work.
Ultra-long-distance communication magic had a limited range of just a few dozen kilometers without a relay.
For longer distances, one would need to rely on terminals with relay facilities to achieve communication over greater distances.
Just like when Adams from the Yarolan Kingdom's academic visit team at the Eckolite Academy wanted to contact Grand Master Julianne, who was far away in Yarolan Kingdom, he had to insert his ultra-long-distance communication magic card into the terminal provided by Eckolite Academy. Only then could he communicate internationally by relaying through the numerous relay stations set up by the Kingdom United Parliament in the southern continent.
The terminals installed in the northern empire were highly controlled by the military leadership, inaccessible even to nobles and officials.
"Meow, alright."
Mr. Cat nodded his head. He understood that the journey south from Danderun City would be extremely perilous.
To pass through the Snowfield Province and Box Mountain Province and then break through the blockade to reach the imperial capital of Helrom would be a challenging endeavor.
The main force of the Extinction Branch was departing from the Northwest Province. The Extinction Sage would lead the Extinction High Priests to the transportation hub of Box Mountain Province, and from there, they would head north to the Snowfield Province, and further north to Danderun City, where they were currently located.
Mr. Cat paced back and forth on the ground, growing increasingly anxious.
From the conversations he had overheard between Lanchi and Xide over the past two days, it seemed likely that the Extinction Sage would leave most of his main force in Box Mountain Province. As long as they guarded this checkpoint, no one would be able to forcefully break through the northern blockade controlled by the empire, ensuring their plan's success.
The farther north one ventured into the vast snowfields, the more impossible it would be to find someone in that vast expanse.
The Dominating Religion of the Overbearing Heaven needed to use the magic-powered rail transit in Box Mountain Province to return to the imperial capital before the end of April for the vote. The Extinction Branch was well aware that the Overbearing Heaven Religion and the Overbearing Heaven Sage would have to go to Box Mountain Province.
Once they arrived at the "Rock Junction" station, no amount of disguise would help them. The Overbearing Heaven Religion bore the strong seal of magical power, and it would be impossible to escape detection by mages within a certain distance.
"Xide, how much of your strength have you recovered?"
Mr. Cat looked up at Xide and asked.
Xide had returned to her dazzling and gorgeous self, her graceful posture giving no hint of any weakness, but even Mr. Cat could sense that the dangerous aura she had exuded before had completely disappeared.
"Probably a little weaker than when I was pretending to be weak on the way to the Northern Border. Now, I'm entirely relying on my Sage."
"
Xide sighed helplessly.
Although it was unlikely that the usually proud and domineering Overbearing Heaven Religion would say such a thing, she was now Xide.
And as her chosen Saint, he was also her strength, so relying on her own abilities was nothing to be ashamed of.
"Meow..."
Mr. Cat felt that this harmless version of Xide was quite nice, at least better than how she had been before, but facing the dangers ahead, he couldn't help but feel afraid.
Even if Lanchi were to use his identity as Governor Lochi McCathy, there was absolutely no way he could escort Sigrid through Box Mountain Province to the imperial capital. The main force of the Extinction Branch in Box Mountain Province would spare no effort to kill them!
The strength gathered in Snowfield Province was far from enough to counter the main force of the Extinction Branch; it was a difference in magnitude. Not to mention, the imperial army stationed in Box Mountain Province was currently assisting the Extinction Branch, and if a fight broke out in Box Mountain Province, they would side with the Extinction Branch first!
"Rest assured, I have a way to get her through Box Mountain Province."
Lanchi put down his teacup, his straight spine leaning against the back of the chair.
Mr. Cat looked over, seeing Lanchi's face tilted as he gazed out the window, deep in thought.
"Escort me back to the imperial capital, and I will consider it a great merit."
Xide nodded, her arms folded, growing more and more satisfied with her Saint.
"Also, having the Extinction Saint block off Box Mountain Province is not ideal. What if there are other kind imperial citizens who want to pass through Box Mountain Province to get to the imperial capital of Helrom? They might end up in a difficult situation."
Lanchi gazed out the window, speaking to himself.
"......!"
Mr. Cat suddenly felt a familiar sensation wash over him, and he shuddered involuntarily.
When this man started having a sense of public duty, nothing good would come of it! At least one innocent person was bound to suffer! Before, when they were in Hutton's capital, Eckolite, there had been a sane person who could serve as a reference point for him. Ever since he had become stranded in the empire, he had completely thrown away his inhibitions and started running wild!
Mr. Cat's anticipation of meeting Huberian had now turned into fear of the very same encounter.
He was guilty! Ashamed to face Hubell!
Just as Mr. Cat was struggling with his thoughts, Lanchi stood up from his chair, his coat draped over one arm, and turned to Xide.
"Let's go, Xide. But the journey ahead will become increasingly dangerous, so you'll need to change your appearance again."
He took out a 'Transformation Technique: Human' card and handed it to Sigrid.
Lanchi had no more extra cards with modifications, additional hair color adjustments, or fine-tuning of facial features.
There was only one left that Sigrid hadn't used yet, the one he had used when he first arrived on the Northern Continent—
The one that would turn her into a brown-haired, green-eyed girl like Lochi McCathy.
Xide took the transformation card from Lanchi decisively and changed her appearance. She then looked up at him.
Ever since she had woken up, Lanchi had been using a different disguise, but she knew that he was still himself.
"Why haven't I seen you use this disguise before?"
Xide asked, puzzled.
She looked at the young man before her, his black hair and green eyes giving off a vibe that seemed to want to keep people at a distance while also appearing harmless. This disguise was even better-looking than any of the previous ones.
She wondered why he had chosen to be so conspicuous this time.
"..."
Lanchi merely smiled and remained silent, holding his coat.
(End of Chapter)
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