Chapter 44 Lonis’s Determination
Under everyone’s care, Lonis felt a little better.
Although electric currents still surged from her wrist, at least the feeling was now bearable for Lonis.
Not being looked at with strange eyes by everyone also made Lonis feel much better.
It seems…
Her journey with Eluscia was indeed very meaningful and valuable?
There were not a few people who trusted her, and although she was sometimes a little lewd, she had never given up on her dream and persistence as a hero.
Then…
…
“Princess Cécile, may I ask you for a favor?”
“Mmm, of course. Do you want to temporarily stop the tea party and go back to rest?”
Although it was a pity that it was interrupted by an accident, the girls, including Larona, all nodded, expressing their understanding.
But Lonis shook her head and said:
“No… Eluscia is fighting, and I… want to reach her side.”
“Huh?!”
“Princess Cécile, can you please use teleportation magic? Please.”
Lonis took a deep breath and said so.
Since her cursed equipment was so numerous, it proved that Eluscia’s condition was not very optimistic either.
However…
“Lonis, but your current physical condition is not good.”
“It doesn’t matter. At least, I must come over there.”
“Mmm, I understand. Then I’ll go help too. As a princess of the Kolotia Royal Family, this is also my mission.”
Cécile nodded and quickly made arrangements.
However, at the same time…
“Your Highness the Hero, please let me follow.”
“Ah?”
“I also want to participate in the battle! I am not a weak woman, and I am very capable in combat.”
The woman named Larona said seriously, and the other girls also cast concerned glances: “If possible, can I also go help? I know some healing magic!”
“This…”
Looking at these girls, Lonis was already very shocked.
Perhaps it was because she was a boy in the past? She instinctively felt that girls should be protected in the rear, and should stay at home like treasures.
But the young ladies of the Kingdom Ming were all braver than each other. When they were in the palace, they could enjoy tea parties warmly, and once a battle occurred, they could pick up their weapons without hesitation and engage in fierce battles.
So…
(Eh, that’s right, I remember Cécile once said. Many nobles of the kingdom have some of the Kolotia family bloodline. And Eluscia’s mother is also like that… No wonder Eluscia has such temperament.)
…
Feeling everyone’s thoughts, Lonis nodded:
“Then… then it’s fine. But everyone remember to follow orders and don’t rush forward.”
“Mmm!”
“Princess Cécile, I’ll leave the rest to you.”
“Don’t worry.”
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After the light of teleportation disappeared…
The girls arrived in an unusually dark corridor.
There was no light, only the faint light cast by the magic gemstone lanterns they had prepared in advance—the corridor looked like it hadn’t been stepped into for hundreds of years, with a thick layer of dust covering the ground. The surrounding air was also frighteningly turbid.
“Sorry, Hero Lonis, my positioning is not very accurate, and the location might be a bit off from Eluscia’s.”
“It’s okay, it’s enough to arrive nearby.”
Lonis sighed with slight relief.
Because even though she didn’t know Eluscia’s exact location upon arriving here, she could sense that Eluscia was generally fine.
So, there was no need to rush anymore. The most important thing was to assess the situation here and find a way to indirectly help Eluscia.
…
“Cécile, this ruin is…”
“Mmm, this ruin is a cemetery ruin located in the northeast of the kingdom. Legend has it that it is a place where ancient heroes are buried.”
“Ancient heroes?”
Lonis took a deep breath. She and Eluscia had also entered ruins before and encountered Luna and the Fallen.
If this place was similar to that there, then there should also be a control center, a place where the soul coffin is placed, and a place for forging bodies.
So, does that mean Eluscia was actually attacked by a Fallen?
But what kind of Fallen could defeat the current Eluscia?
It’s so strange…
…
Although she cared about these matters, Lonis also knew that staying put would not solve these mysteries.
So, after confirming that there were no unusual movements around, she said to everyone:
“Well, shall we advance first? Let’s see what’s ahead.”
“Okay, Your Highness the Hero, are you alright?”
“I’ve adapted a little. Mmm… Mmm, as long as I’m not attacked suddenly, it should be fine?”
…
…
Thus, the group walked towards the depths of the ruins.
Although Lonis was a little nervous at first… as she walked, she actually became less afraid.
Because, to put it simply…
She herself was resurrected from such a dark place?
The Land of Eternity at that time was not much safer than this place. There were many hidden moon monsters in the outer areas, and everything was so vague and mysterious.
So, in fact, coming to such a place, she should have felt a sense of intimacy, as if she had “returned home”?
…
(Hoo, if that’s the case, then I should pay attention to any patterns around… Mmm, this symbol, I think I’ve seen it in ancient textbooks. It’s a symbol of the Rose Empire during the apocalypse.)
(That country was later reorganized, right? But it was also a great country during the apocalypse?)
…
Lonis observed and analyzed carefully, and her calm attitude greatly encouraged the young ladies who accompanied her.
Although the girls were not timid, it was their first time in such a place, and they couldn’t help but feel a little nervous. But after following Lonis all the way, they also got used to this place.
…
(As expected, Your Highness the Hero is Your Highness the Hero? That calm attitude is completely incomparable to ordinary people.)
(Yes, I was a little worried before. If Your Highness the Hero wasn’t as powerful as I imagined, how would I tell everyone about Your Highness the Hero’s story? But now it seems like there’s no problem at all~~)
…
The girls looked at Lonis with envy and admiration, and Lonis’s heart became even more courageous.
No matter what, she was now the owner of the Rainbow Abyss Power. Even if there was a trap blocking the road ahead, she could probably smash it with the Fiery Abyss Hammer, right?
At that time, her magnificent blow would surely make everyone witness her courage and handsomeness!
And her image passed down to later generations would be that of a true hero!
…
Lonis puffed out her chest proudly, almost smiling.
However, what was supposed to come…
Would it eventually come?
Just as Lonis led everyone around a corner.
A monster of a pitch-black color with countless long, tentacle-like appendages ran ferociously from the distance…
