Chapter 874: The Adventurer's Method
Chapter 874: The Adventurer's Method
"..."
Alice felt the same way as Lindsey had a month ago.
Although their adventures differed, Alice's feelings for her teacher were akin to longing for a close relative.
At this moment, she recalled her teacher's response.
It was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head, seeping into her veins and freezing her essence-enhanced body like ice.
"Teacher, he hasn't returned yet..."
Alice recalled the scenes from the Blade Seizure War.
As a Righteous One, her Sixth-Stage skills were unremarkable, and it was her Seventh-Stage teacher who was the primary force.
In the final moments of that day, Alice was thrown into distorted space.
Based on her understanding of her teacher's essence skills, she was certain he was fine.
But now, it seemed her imagination had been far from the truth!
...
Alice's shock also made the others uneasy, and one of them asked her:
"Alice, about Lord Dunn..."
Alice shook her head immediately.
Then, in an unwavering tone, she addressed the crowd:
"Impossible."
"The law protection in the mountains is still functioning normally!"
"As the caster of the skill, if something had happened to him, the defenses here would be compromised as well."
Alice continued her explanation:
"In the past 10 years, the explosion during the Blade Seizure War sent me outside the City of Law. I believe my teacher experienced the same, and he'll need some time to return."
After hearing Alice's explanation, the villagers were both worried and joyful.
Based on their understanding of Alice, they were willing to trust her, believing that the Righteous Maiden, their trusted Law Guardian, was still active in another world and only temporarily unable to return.
But what they didn't know was that Alice was lying.
For the sake of the people, her teacher had detached his Kingdom Technique from his body, permanently fixing it within the mountains.
Unless violently destroyed, this ability would protect the area even if he died.
"Hmm?"
At this moment, Alice looked outside the town.
One advantage of a small town was the swift handling of matters.
After informing her friends about Lindsey, someone immediately brought him in.
"Lindsey, come over here!"
"Xiao Bei is my good friend and an incredibly powerful Law Guardian!"
Alice watched Lindsey approach.
However, beside her, the newly promoted Sixth-Stage Law Guardian had a peculiar look in his eyes.
"Alice, Alice!"
He deliberately avoided the villagers and pulled Alice aside:
"Tell me, what's the deal with this companion of yours?"
"The mark on his body is the mark of a Seventh-Stage Law Guardian or higher, and only by being fully connected to the Law can such a Sinner Mark be given. This is not something that can be explained away as an accident or misunderstanding."
Alice spoke up:
"I can assure you, Lindsey is a good person."
"Are you being deceived by this man?" Xiao Bei continued, emphasizing his position, "Law Guardians can fight for the lord they serve, but unless faced with a genuine threat to the world, they would never brand an ordinary enemy with a mark that signifies a global enemy."
To convince Alice, he emphasized his words:
"Alice, I'm serious—this is the bottom line of the Law and the limit of the skill."
"A mark of this caliber, it's impossible for it to be mistakenly placed on an innocent person due to a misunderstanding or some coincidence!"
Alice hadn't expected the mark on Lindsey to be so unique in the Law System.
Seeing her friend's serious expression, she straightened her gaze, her gray pupils staring directly into the man's eyes before her.
"Xiao Bei, trust me."
"..."
The Law Guardian fell silent.
The Hedonist's desires extended outward.
But in his eyes, this was the will of the Righteous One within Alice.
If it were anyone else trying to persuade him, the Law Guardian would have pursued the matter to its roots, digging deep for answers.
But the person before him was Alice.
The one who stood for justice, whose belief was to protect the weak.
Unless her will crumbled, even a merchant's forced contract wouldn't hold as much assurance as Alice's earnest words!
"..."
"Alright, I understand."
The Law Guardian nodded, and Alice patted his shoulder.
"My adventure with Lindsey is connected to the future of the entire City of Law. Knowing too much will only bring disaster to you all."
"But this mark is indeed troublesome."
"The teacher isn't here... Xiao Bei, do you have a way to help him remove this mark?"
The Law Guardian thought seriously for a few seconds.
"Yes, but it's impossible to do it here."
"This is a mark left by a Law Guardian of the seventh stage or higher, deeply linked within the Law System. I must accompany him to the City of Law, and in the Hall of Judgment or the Hall of Punishment, deeply connected to the Law System, to remove the mark on him."
"..."
This time, Alice was the one with a headache.
Lindsey's last departure from the City of Law was due to her ability to ignore the Law System and the Law Guardian's oversight during a major ceremony.
Now, to return to the City of Law...
To put it politely, it's like turning oneself in, and perhaps even a few years of probation could be negotiated?
"Xiao Bei, aside from this, is there no other way?"
The Law Guardian immediately replied,
"Then we must find someone stronger, at least a seventh-stage Law Guardian, to directly connect with the Law System and remove this mark for him."
"My authority is absolutely insufficient."
At this point, the Law Guardian before Alice seemed to have an idea.
"Actually, if your friend is willing to take the risk, he can try my method."
Alice was curious.
"Go to the City of Law as a wanted criminal?"
He explained,
"I'm also heading to the City of Law soon."
"When you and the teacher left, I escorted a group of Awakened Youth to the City of Law for training. This year's team hasn't departed yet, and I'll be sending them there. On the way back, I'll also bring those who wish to return."
Alice was surprised.
"Didn't the oath-taking ceremony end two months ago?"
The Law Guardian smiled bitterly.
"There are too many restrictions in this remote area, so we had to delay."
As Alice pondered, Lindsey's voice reached them from behind.
"Alice, in such a vast world, is there no friendly Law Guardian who can remove the mark on me?"
Lindsey had already heard this conversation through Atmospheric Sense.
He walked over on his own.
Alice shook her head with a complex and regretful expression.
"Lindsey, your method is indeed feasible."
"But the danger you'll face as a price is likely even greater than going to the City of Law!"
(End of Chapter)
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