VIP Chapter 453: What You Want To Do Is The Most Important (3k)
“What about you two?”
After answering the question, Will surveyed Liya and Iaar. When he and Iaar had left, the two of them were also preparing to “possibly head to the next destination.”
“Senior Iaar has already organized everything usable here. We can depart anytime.”
“Then today, hmm… no, let’s go now.”
“Ah?!” Liya was extremely surprised, but she quickly calmed herself and resumed her serious expression. Will was someone who always left ample leeway and rarely embarked on a journey so abruptly and without notice. The immediate departure could only mean one thing.
“After you left, you learned something unusual, didn’t you?”
“I knew it. It’s easy to hide things from Iaar, but very difficult to hide them from you.”
“Our magic circuits are connected now. I can feel your emotions.”
Liya smiled and, seizing the moment, intertwined her fingers with Will’s right hand, deliberately clinking their rings together. “It’s not easy to hide from me either! My sense of smell is very sensitive!”
Seeing Liya do something like that, Iaar also leaned in and sniffed. “…So, in front of you two, emotionally, I’m like a naked person?”
“Yes!” Both of them said in unison.
However, after their laughter, Liya’s expression turned serious. “No need to beat around the bush. Speak.”
“From Shuna, I obtained information about the Death Hall.”
“That place we suspected… could it be where the Goddess Reviers is hiding?”
“Oh, first, of course, the Empress of that hall is indeed Reviers, just as we thought. However, some aspects are different from what we imagined…” Will briefly recounted the current “appearance” of Reviers that Shuna had described, syncing this information.
“As expected… I actually had some suspicions about this matter.” Knowing this, Iaar breathed a sigh of relief, as if confirming something.
“The second piece of information is…” Will paused to emphasize the importance of what he was about to say—
“They, the Death Hall and the Adventurer’s Guild where Carver is, plan to clear the Zero Demon City, that is… Treya’s Demon City.”
“Why?” Two voices asked almost simultaneously.
“Will asked the same question as you. Is this ‘why’ so important?” Iaar pointed to Liya and Iaar, then to Will, and said so.
“Because the Zero Demon City has existed for two hundred years without affecting Reviers, who has been in ‘reincarnation’ all this time. She hasn’t done anything for two hundred years, and now she suddenly intends to act. It’s strange.” Iaar was the first to offer what she considered the crucial point.
“Carver and Treya, aren’t they cooperating now? What’s that word… collusion between officials and merchants? That makes it even less likely they would do this.”
“That makes sense. And the Zero Demon City is incredibly troublesome! I felt it last time I went! For them to attempt such a difficult task, the reason for this ‘why’ must be very important!” Will was gratified that Iaar could now offer answers based on her experiences and perspective.
“So, where are you planning to go next? The Capital?”
“Going to the Capital now, according to… the news the witches received, might not be a good time…” Liya seemed to have received some intelligence while Will and Iaar were away, but hadn’t revealed it yet.
“No, not for now.”
“Let’s put our news aside for now. What’s your reason?”
“First, of course, we’re not in a suitable condition to confront Treya directly right now. I can foresee her being even harder to deal with than the two of you.” Will’s gaze swept over Liya and Iaar.
“Secondly, if… Carver really intends to clear the Zero Dungeon, it would be difficult for us to deal with him right now—do you remember the Elf ‘aunt’ under his command?”
“Pfft.” Although Liya knew Will was referring to Grace whom they encountered at The End Ash, she couldn’t help but laugh when she heard the word “aunt” come from his mouth.
“Calling someone an ‘aunt’ is too impolite!” Iaar put her hands on her hips and began to criticize.
“She was Carver’s lover back then. I think ‘aunt’ is actually quite fitting,” Will said, crossing his arms. “In conclusion, I believe the Zero Demon City can hold out for three days, and Treya can also hold out for another three days. This gives us space to consolidate information and improve… your current strength—if we really have to clash head-on with Carver’s people.”
After speaking, he looked at Liya’s staff and the shield Iaar carried on her back. In reality, the ‘Snow Chant Shield’ and the ‘Staff of Ancient Flames’, as well as the black sword Treya was currently using, were not in their optimal states. In terms of weaponry, all three of them had room for improvement.
“Fighting in our current state is equivalent to gambling with our lives. I dislike this kind of poorly prepared approach.”
“…” Liya pondered for a moment and nodded. “Yeah!” Iaar also trusted Will completely.
“So, where is our destination?” As for Iaar, she seemed more concerned about the destination than these questions.
“A dungeon near the Capital, but one that’s outside the Adventurer’s Guild’s control. I’m very familiar with the Empress there.”
“Hmm?”
“There’s… such a place?” Seeing Liya and Iaar’s expressions, Will realized that perhaps he had only gone to the secluded ‘Tenth Demon City’ with Shuna and hadn’t brought anyone else there.
“And—” Liya, always more sensitive, caught the keyword and pinched Will’s arm. “What do you mean by a ‘very familiar’ Empress?!”
“Uh… it’s a long story. In short, it’s a dungeon I visit often. N-no need to overthink it, after all, that Empress is quite immature, both in body and mind. I-I wouldn’t be that… barbaric, no matter what?”
“Completely unconvincing.” Liya said, crossing her arms and tilting her head.
“I concur.” Iaar, at this moment, very conscientiously supported her junior.
“Ia-Iaar, say something in my defense…”
“So, Will didn’t fancy me when my mind and body were still immature…?” Iaar, however, discovered an even more ominous “highlight.”
“Hey, hey.”
“Alright, I still trust you.” Liya reached out, tugged at Will’s tie, and looked him in the eyes. “After all, as we just said, it’s difficult to deceive me.”
“I don’t smell any lies either!”
“So, what is that dungeon?” Iaar continued to press.
“The Tenth Demon City.”
“That’s a dungeon I haven’t heard of when I previously contacted the Adventurer’s Guild.” Just as Iaar finished speaking, Liya and Iaar had already made preparations to depart—
“Okay, let’s depart now. Leave the luggage to me. Dear, is there anything else you need to bring?”
“…Leave the things here to you. Iaar will be going with us. She still has many books to move.”
“Hmm… Wait, Liya, and Iaar… Did you… just so naturally agree to go rescue Treya?” To Will’s surprise, it all went smoother than he had imagined. Liya handed her backpack to Iaar, then looked at Will with her crimson eyes, placing her hands on her hips.
“Yes, is there a problem?”
“From the moment you dear, read out the contents of that letter, it was decided!” Iaar said with a bright smile, her tail wagging happily.
“I thought you might be a little… reluctant?” To his surprise, Will saw Liya and Iaar exchange a glance and then both smile in perfect synchrony.
“It’s a simple reason—look me in the eyes and tell me, is this something you want to do, Classmate Will?” Liya took a couple of steps closer and reached out again to grasp Will’s tie, forcing him to look into her eyes.
“Yes, it is. Not just for you and Iaar, but for Treya—I will definitely make her express her deepest affection.”
“Then what else is there to say?” Iaar was the first to lean in, taking Will’s arm and casually picking up the box in his hand, then gently sniffing his neck, tickling him. “Dear, what you want to do is the most important. As your trusted helper, I will support you to the end.”
“However. Once she ‘transforms’ too, how much she can snatch will depend on her own ability.” Liya let go, allowing Will’s tie to spring back.
“You guys…” Will exclaimed with a touch of gratification. “Alright, this is indeed beyond my expectations. If that’s the case, let’s depart.”
“Let’s go!”
“Let’s go!” The three of them, in high spirits as if about to embark on an exciting grand adventure, were interrupted by Iaar—
“…How do you plan to get there?” She had been standing by the side, thinking it was best to “give the young people some time” and hadn’t interrupted their affectionate moment. Now, she finally found an opportunity to ask this question.
“Hmm, aren’t we taking a carriage? But won’t it take a long time to get from here to where dear mentioned?” Iaar looked at Will.
“Indeed. But there’s no other way. The best way to save time is to exchange information on the way.” After a brief silence among the four present, Iaar spoke, seemingly with a hint of anger:
“…So, why would you want to travel by carriage when I’m here?”
“Ah?”
“What?”
“Senior Iaar…?” Iaar, laden with bags, was stunned and looked at Will. But Will also appeared completely surprised, as if he’d never heard of such a thing. Liya also seemed unaware of what Iaar was referring to.
“Since the next destination is also a dungeon, why… not consider going through the Corridor?”
“???” Three voices asked. A “mode of transportation” completely outside the trio’s plan was casually mentioned by Iaar.
