Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
You Ye had accounted for everything, but she didn’t expect her hand to grasp empty air.
She hadn’t even touched the hem of her dress.
“So fast!”
You Ye’s pupils constricted.
Her hair was blown by a strong gust of wind.
The Demi-human girl had already appeared behind her.
“Sorry, calm down,” a pleasant female voice came from behind. You Ye felt a sharp pain in her neck and then her eyes rolled back as she fainted.
Ruo Yi retracted her hand-blade expressionlessly. This was only because the enemy was a Demi-human girl who seemed to be targeting Bai Yao and didn’t have much killing intent. Otherwise, she would have already killed her with a sword.
At this moment, Bai Yao, held in Ruo Yi’s arms, was still a little dizzy. She had only felt a sudden bout of dizziness and had no idea what had happened. When she came to her senses, she found a familiar figure lying on the ground. Bai Yao rubbed her eyes and exclaimed at Ruo Yi, “Ah! It’s You Ye, why did you knock her out?”
“You know each other?” Ruo Yi glanced at Bai Yao doubtfully, released her, and then stooped to help up the unconscious You Ye.
“Of course, we know each other! She’s my good friend, why did you knock her out?” Bai Yao nervously checked You Ye, and finding that she wasn’t injured, the most significant injury being the hand-blade, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“Then do you know that if she hadn’t no killing intent on her, she would be dead by now.” Ruo Yi’s eyes were cold, and she admonished without mercy, “From the Lord’s perspective, what’s the difference between her behavior and an assassin’s?”
Although Bai Yao felt a bit uncomfortable being suppressed by Ruo Yi’s aura, she still glared with wide eyes, biting her lips, and argued, “But… but you’re a Demi-human, aren’t you?” In her opinion, Demi-humans should unite instead of hurting each other. Therefore, the actions of Mudu Winter Town were seen as devilish deeds by the Demi-humans, making them utterly hateful.
Ruo Yi smiled gently at this, and the image of Xi Wei’s every expression flashed in her mind. Her originally cold eyes melted like ice and snow at this moment. She looked at Bai Yao firmly, shook her head, and murmured, “My body and soul belong to the Lord of Eagle Territory forever.”
“You…” Bai Yao’s pretty face turned red from Ruo Yi’s blunt words. She stammered for a long time but couldn’t say anything. A Demi-human liking a human was like a sheep falling in love with a hungry wolf.
Although their Winter Convention was planning to seek refuge in Winter City, they had been waiting for news, waiting for the Demi-humans in Winter City to bring the latest, most accurate information. Otherwise, they wouldn’t dare to go rashly. It was precisely because this group of people was cautious that they had narrowly escaped the so-called Demi-human Paradise in Mudu Winter Town previously.
“It seems I’ll have to trouble the Lord again,” Ruo Yi sighed helplessly and muttered to herself. Then, she slung the petite You Ye over her shoulder. Without calling out to Bai Yao, she returned the way she came and headed towards the castle’s front hall.
“Wait for me… slow down, my legs are short and I can’t keep up!”
…
A moment later, in the castle’s front hall. You Ye had already woken up. She and Bai Yao sat side-by-side in front of Xi Wei, holding Bai Yao’s hand, her fair little face expressionless. Just a moment ago, Bai Yao had confessed her identity to Xi Wei. She and You Ye were both leaders of the Winter Convention.
“So, the purpose of you establishing the Winter Convention is to find more and more Demi-humans who want to go to Winter City, and after investigating the situation in Winter City, you would go together?” Xi Wei’s expression was a mix of amusement and helplessness. What a misunderstanding. The army of Winter City was right in front of them, yet they were still looking for Winter City.
“Yes, we’ve been waiting for the Demi-humans from Winter City to bring us definite information.” “What’s the name of the Demi-human you’re talking about?” Xi Wei asked with a slight smile, full of interest.
You Ye quickly tugged Bai Yao’s hand, signaling her not to speak recklessly, as the situation was still unclear. But it was too late. The moment the Lord of Eagle Territory finished speaking, Bai Yao opened her mouth and said, “His name is Otto~” “A Demi-human big brother with gray wolf as his dominant characteristic.”
“Otto?” Xi Wei repeated softly. He carefully searched his memory and vaguely recalled such a Demi-human. With wolf ears and a wolf tail, a sturdy physique, and a seemingly honest and kind appearance, he was now one of the captains of the Winter City Guard. He hadn’t expected that someone who looked so upright and honest would be an internal traitor! He’d deal with his sister when he got back!
“Does he have a sister named Bai Ya?” Xi Wei asked Bai Yao again. Bai Yao had already reacted after You Ye’s reminder. She quickly covered her mouth tightly with her small, soft hands but nodded subconsciously. You Ye heaved a helpless sigh. She glanced at Bai Yao, her gaze like she was looking at an idiot. Bai Yao squeezed out a few tears and looked pleadingly at You Ye, her wronged gaze mixed with a hint of fawning. What could she do? All her parts were not only electrified but also out of her control.
Xi Wei’s gaze now focused on You Ye. Compared to the straightforward Bai Yao, You Ye clearly exhibited the characteristics of a normal Demi-human. Vigilant, rational, and resistant to humans. Sensing Xi Wei’s gaze, You Ye also stiffened her little face and met his eyes. What surprised her was that the Lord of Eagle Territory’s gaze was very clear. It wasn’t filled with the contempt and disdain of other humans, nor the greed and lechery of merchants and nobles. It was more like looking at a menu…
Xi Wei’s eyes now displayed You Ye’s panel. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say he was looking at a menu.
[Name: You Ye]
[Identity: Vice Leader of the Winter Convention]
[Strength: Demi-human Stage 1 Awakening Level 41 (Level 41-60)]
[Skills: Spirit Cat Mimicry, Shadow Bound, Dark Stab, Silent Steps (Passive), Swift as a Swallow (Passive), Soft Feet Like Jade (Passive)]
[Equipment: Ordinary Clothes]
[Reputation with Demi-human Faction: 8 (Is it possible that the Winter Convention only has six people?)]
[Reputation with Kolon Empire: 2 (Insignificant figure)]
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This was a standard assassin. Apart from the last passive skill, whose use was unknown, all other skills were designed for infiltration and assassination. She also didn’t know what “Shadow Bound” meant. But it wasn’t convenient to ask now, as it was clear the little girl in front of him was still very wary. However, Xi Wei felt he was quite skilled at dispelling the wariness of these young girls.
He didn’t rush Ruo Yi to take Bai Yao to wash up. He leaned back relaxedly in his chair, put on a friendly smile, and charmingly said, “It’s so late, and we haven’t had dinner yet. I’m hungry too. The kitchen has prepared a sumptuous dinner. Would you like to join us?”
