Chapter 325 Princess Your Highness (3.5k)
Below the canyon, the red shield’s light flickered erratically. High above, the wyverns outside showed glints of ferocity in their eyes. They continuously flapped their wings, stirring up dust, causing the students within the red shield to exclaim in fear.
Within the red shield, two groups of people began to argue. One group was very small, supporting Vivian. The other, larger group was led by the female teacher, who advocated for appeasement.
“You’d better not be foolish. Do you think they’ll save you, even if I agree to their demands, in this situation where we’re all trapped?”
In a corner, Vivian stood alone, leaning against her sword. She coldly looked at the crowd opposite her, her gaze sweeping over the female teacher she had argued with earlier. In a low voice, she said,
The female teacher felt a chill run down her spine as Vivian’s Blood Eye swept over her. She took a step back, then looked at the students behind her. As if emboldened, she puffed out her chest and said righteously, “Teacher Vivian, you wouldn’t be so selfish, would you? If you just sacrifice yourself, everyone can be saved together. Isn’t that what should happen?”
Vivian slightly straightened, her gaze still serene and heavy. Just as she was about to speak, a student with double ponytails behind the female teacher spoke up. Holding something resembling a communication device, she walked forward, her tone carrying a hint of a threat, “Teacher Vivian, Senior Wend said that if you’re willing to sacrifice yourself, he’ll immediately send someone to save us.”
“Teacher Vivian, agree to it. We still want to live and get out.”
“Please! I’m always very attentive in your classes…”
“How could Senior Wend lie? He’s the top student, handsome, and powerful!”
With the double-tailed girl’s statement, the students looked at Vivian expectantly. In their eyes, why not agree to a few conditions to survive?
However, they never considered that the Senior Wend they spoke of wouldn’t care about their lives at all, merely using them as an excuse to force Vivian to compromise.
The few who had supported Vivian earlier nervously backed away as the surrounding crowd grew. Even the girl who had spoken up for her couldn’t help but purse her lips and retreat.
Vivian glanced at them, saying nothing. She felt it was brave enough for them to stand up for her in this life-or-death situation.
“It’s really quite something, isn’t it? Aren’t you afraid I’ll kill you all? I’m a Battle King level expert.”
After a moment of silence, she chuckled and spoke up. The rose marking on her fingernails emitted a faint glow. Her eyes, with the tear mole, flashed with a hint of blood-red, and a bloody aura burst outwards, striking the red shield and creating ripples in the air.
At this, the students trembled and retreated, casting pleading glances at the female teacher, hoping for her assistance.
“Intermediate Battle King… As expected, becoming a professor isn’t just about broad knowledge; strength plays a part too.”
Sensing the aura that was significantly stronger than her own, the female teacher’s expression changed slightly. It was the first time she had seen Vivian display her cultivation.
Although she was also an Initial Stage Battle King, she knew her strength was insufficient to shake Vivian.
Just as they were all taken aback, a massive, mature wyvern with wrinkled, earthy-yellow skin landed heavily on the ground with a “boom!” kicking up dust. Its yellowish vertical pupils scanned the crowd within the protective shield. Its voice, like the tolling of chimes, resonated throughout the canyon as it menacingly stated,
“You thieves, you dared to trick us with fake Dragon God Grass and take the opportunity to steal the dragon eggs. You truly deserve to die.”
“The Henry family has indeed gone to great lengths.”
Vivian looked outside towards the wyvern’s direction. Hearing this, she was slightly startled. She had previously suspected that this educational activity was a trap set by the Henry family, intended to force her to hand over the Initial Embrace of Life.
Although it seemed useless, she took a deep breath and shouted to the old wyvern outside, “We were all framed by the Henry family. As for entering the Wyvern Valley, we had no idea. If you don’t believe us, you can check if the dragon eggs have been touched.”
As soon as Vivian finished speaking, the old wyvern’s face displayed even more intense fury. It placed a dragon claw on the crimson shield, bringing its entire face close to the shield. Its massive fangs gnashed menacingly as it said, “You didn’t touch them?! You dare say you didn’t take anything? Nearly half of the dragon eggs in the nest are missing!”
Even through the shield, the earth-shattering aura of a High-Rank Battle King permeated through, causing many inside the shield to feel their legs go weak.
“Half of them are missing…”
Hearing this, Vivian was taken aback. She then scanned the bewildered students, confirming they hadn’t taken them. Her gaze deepened, and after a moment, she looked up, meeting the old wyvern’s eyes, and softly said, “The dragon eggs are not with us. If you’re willing, we’ll allow you to search us if you promise to let us go.”
“Search us?”
The old wyvern let out a strange laugh, its cloudy yellow eyes appraising everyone. It extended its rough tongue, licked its lips, and let out a low growl, “If we kill you all, we can at least fill our stomachs. Sneaking into the depths of the Wyvern Valley, and you still expect to live?”
“Dream on!”
“This alchemical shield won’t last much longer. In ten minutes, you will all become our food.”
With that, the old wyvern gave a cold laugh and soared into the sky, circling above. This was the wyverns’ habit; when waiting for prey, they would soar in the sky, seemingly enjoying the prey’s struggles in their grasp.
Hearing the old wyvern’s words, Vivian’s expression became grim. She had been completely tricked by the Henry family. Now, if she wanted to leave safely, it was highly unlikely.
She could sense that at least one of the wyverns was also a High-Rank Battle King. Furthermore, the Henry family would not have proposed such terms without having someone nearby. No matter what, she was doomed.
“Teacher Vivian, haven’t you made up your mind yet? Or are you saying… you’re waiting for some Eastern forces to rescue you?”
Just as the students were turning their attention back to Vivian, the alchemical communication device in the double-tailed girl’s hand rang. A rather effeminate male voice spoke, and the tone made it clear to everyone –
This was the eldest son of the Henry family, the number one seed in this world competition, Wend!
“Rescue?”
Vivian initially scoffed at this, but upon hearing the word “Eastern,” she was slightly stunned. She knew very few people from the East, only a handful she could count on one hand.
As for who would save her…
Soon, the image of that silly servant flashed in her mind. She then shook her head with a bitter smile. Her clone had fallen into a deep slumber, not revealing any information to him. How could it be the silly servant?
“Why is Teacher Vivian silent? Heh heh, did I guess correctly?”
A faint chuckle came from the communication device, as if deliberately meant to remind Vivian. Wend paused, then chuckled lightly, “That girl riding a dragon, wearing ancient Dragon Country attire, do you recognize her?”
“That’s Hanfu…”
Hearing the latter half of Wend’s words, Vivian’s pupils widened. An inexplicable emotion surged within her, a mix of joy and gratitude, she couldn’t tell. Perhaps both.
“She’s here.”
Did the silly servant really cross the ocean to pick her up? The distance from the Dragon Country was immense; how could she get here, and how did Wend know about it?
“Don’t get your hopes up. If anyone dares to come in and rescue you, they’ll likely be dealt with by my uncle… Heh heh, you’ve met my uncle, William.”
Before Vivian could celebrate for long, the voice on the other end of the phone spoke as if delivering bad news, causing her heart to tighten. She fell silent for a moment, then quietly shook her head, muttering to herself, “No, no, you can’t let them come in. I absolutely cannot let her risk coming in.”
She gently bit her finger, squeezing out a drop of blood. The blood floated in the air, emitting a faint floral scent. Vivian wanted to awaken her clone, to have it communicate and stop Su Jiu from coming. Wend’s uncle, William, was a High-Rank Battle King, someone who could barely touch the rules.
Furthermore, with so many wyverns inside, there was no chance of survival for the silly servant facing them.
“Are you crazy? Someone is coming to save us, and you’re trying to stop them?!” the female teacher shouted, about to intervene. However, more and more students surrounded her, their eyes filled with indignation.
They all knew what she was doing. Previously, Vivian had used this method to contact the outside world, and now she wanted to use it to prevent any external support.
Looking at the encircling students, killing intent flickered in Vivian’s eyes. As a vampire, neither wholly good nor evil, being pushed to this extent, if not for her need to stay in America later, she would have wanted to unleash slaughter long ago.
“Slap!” A clear slap echoed within the shield. At this moment, everyone’s heart gave a violent shudder. For the first time, they saw this beautiful teacher actually strike someone.
They watched as the female teacher was sent flying and landed on the ground. They then looked up at Vivian’s cold expression, clearly visible as her hand paused in mid-air.
The female teacher propped herself up with one hand. Five slightly purplish-red finger marks appeared on her cheek, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Her eyes, looking at Vivian, were now filled with fear, clearly recognizing the chasm between them.
Without any hesitation, Vivian urgently used her blood to communicate with her clone. She knew that if she was even a moment late, Su Jiu would encounter William or that old wyvern, and would not be able to survive.
“Teacher Vivian, that person indeed has a special connection with you. However… they’ve probably been captured by now.” The voice on the communication device sounded again, this time with a hint of mockery.
“What exactly do you want?!”
Hearing this, Vivian snatched the phone from the girl’s hand, her face terribly grim. The students dared not make a sound, merely watching quietly.
“I want…”
A faint smile came from the communication device. Just as it was about to speak, the wyverns in the sky suddenly scattered, as if they had discovered a formidable enemy.
Suddenly, at this moment, there was a loud crash from the sky. A wyvern, like an unlicensed helicopter, slammed heavily onto the protective shield. The next moment, the shield made a “crack!” sound and shattered.
The wyverns quickly realized someone had come to rescue them. They then directed some wyverns towards Vivian and the others, while others took charge of defense, their roles clearly defined.
In the blink of an eye, an Initial Stage Battle King wyvern, with a ferocious maw, charged directly towards Vivian. Her expression tightened, and she reversed her grip on her sword, preparing to block its charge.
But unexpectedly, a figure zipped past her from above, directly embracing her slim waist. Vivian tried to struggle, her face flushing with anger. Who dared to hold her so indecently?
“You truly are a runaway princess, Princess Vivian.”
However, in the next moment, a gentle female voice sounded by her ear, causing Vivian’s body to tremble. Her angry expression vanished, and she turned her head in disbelief to look at the familiar face, instinctively saying, “You are… silly servant?”
Looking at the face she had longed for, Su Jiu held her close, pressing against her fair and rosy neck. Then, she gently kissed the alluring tear mole, her gentle voice faintly echoing around them.
“Servant? I am your knight, Princess.”
