Chapter 264: Sylph’s Filthy Mind
Sylph fled.
Lomond pursued.
He intended to chase her to the border of his territory, then use the excuse of a potential human ambush to retreat.
But his territory was vast.
And scattered throughout it were Demon Beasts who, upon seeing Sylph, joined the chase with excited roars.
Sylph was forced to change directions repeatedly, her Mana and Battle Qi rapidly depleting.
As the Ghost Archer, she was capable of bursts of incredible speed, but like Eileen and Airi, her stamina was limited. She couldn’t maintain prolonged combat like Ekaterina, Benson, or Karsus.
How long had she been running? Ten hours? Twenty?
She didn’t know.
Her dwindling reserves slowed her down.
Hope was fading.
Her legs felt heavy, her breath coming in ragged gasps, her face flushed.
Sweat plastered her golden hair to her face, stinging her eyes.
The words of the Pig-headed Men echoed in her mind:
“Held in a cage, put on display for all the Demon Beasts to see.”
“Entertained by thousands of strong Demon Beasts…”
“Any Demon Beast, as long as they pay, can have their way with him.”
“Begging for mercy…”
Each time she recalled these words, the image of Ronald’s torment filled her mind, making her shudder.
She had never felt such terror.
She knew that if she was captured, her fate would be even worse than his.
She would rather die than become a Demon Beast’s plaything.
A group of patrolling Demon Beasts spotted her and gave chase.
Sylph made a decision.
She stopped abruptly, a sharp dagger appearing in her hand.
Her hesitation was brief.
This made Lomond pause, confused. What was this woman doing?
Was she planning to fight?
Please, no, he thought. His subordinates were a mindless horde, and he wasn’t sure he could control them. If they accidentally killed her, he wouldn’t be able to fulfill his agreement with Horus.
And he couldn’t call out to her. That would reveal his deal with a human, which he had to keep secret.
The next second, Sylph plunged the dagger towards her heart.
Holy shit! Lomond’s eyes widened.
He hadn’t expected this.
He froze, his simple mind unable to process what to do.
Sylph wouldn’t normally be so impulsive.
But Ronald’s fate was too terrifying.
It was her unwillingness to be a noble’s slave that had awakened her power, leading her to slaughter the merchant’s family.
Becoming a plaything for Demon Beasts was even more unacceptable.
The sharp blade pierced her skin, drawing blood.
Just then, a dark red chain shot out, striking her wrist.
Her fingers went numb, and the dagger flew from her grasp.
Sylph’s face paled, not from the pain, but from despair.
Even suicide was denied to her. Did these Demon Beasts truly intend to capture her alive?
Her pale face twisted with rage, her eyes filled with killing intent.
Don’t underestimate the Ghost Archer.
If they wanted to capture her alive, they would pay the price.
She gathered her remaining strength, her aura rippling outwards.
Just then, the chain that had disarmed her wrapped around her waist.
She was about to resist when a voice echoed in her ear:
“Relax.”
“Don’t resist.”
The familiar voice made her legs go weak, and she almost fell from the branch.
A surge of warmth filled her chest, a flicker of hope.
It was… Qin Chu’s voice?
What was he doing here?
Sylph was confused, but she let the chain bind her. The next second, she was yanked away, flying through the air.
A few seconds later, she landed in a warm embrace, strong arms holding her tightly.
That familiar feeling, it was Qin Chu.
A sense of security, of comfort, washed over her.
She had so many questions, so many things to say, but then she remembered where she was, and her face paled. “Why… why are you here?” she stammered, “There are so many Demon Beasts, it’s dangerous! You have to…”
“Shh…” Qin Chu smiled, signaling her to be quiet.
He activated a magic scroll, and the next instant, they vanished before the eyes of the stunned Demon Beasts.
Lomond breathed a sigh of relief.
Sylph hadn’t died, and he had fulfilled his agreement with Horus.
Although he was currently ascendant, his position was still precarious. If he broke his deal with Horus, that man, with his uncanny ability to gather information, could easily replace him with another prince.
At least until he became the Demon King, he wouldn’t break his agreement with Horus.
Who was that person who had just appeared?
He had been too far away, and the figure had been shrouded in light, so Lomond hadn’t seen his face clearly.
Judging from his build, it must have been Horus.
But all humans looked the same to Lomond, small and insignificant like ants.
Why had Horus bothered to save Sylph?
Could it be that he had taken a liking to her? It seemed that Horus also had… unique tastes…
Although in Lomond’s eyes, this woman was skinny and unattractive.
If Horus liked this type, then when his own power grew, he would simply give him a few Succubi, Blood Elves, and Snow Women. That would surely make Horus forget about human women and focus on serving him loyally.
Lomond pondered, then another thought occurred to him.
He had to salvage the situation.
A member of the Hero Squad had infiltrated his territory and escaped. This was a blow to his reputation.
Unfortunately, he wasn’t very smart, and no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn’t think of a suitable excuse.
Since he couldn’t figure it out, he would ask someone more cunning, like Candice.
Although he despised her mixed blood, he had to admit that she was very resourceful.
As expected, Candice quickly provided a solution:
The despicable members of the Hero Squad had attempted to rescue Ronald, and the brave Seventh Prince, leading his forces, had personally pursued them. Although they failed to capture the Ghost Archer alive, they had forced the Hero Squad members to flee in terror, greatly demonstrating the might of the Demon Beasts and defending the Demon King’s honor.
Candice’s response stunned Lomond.
He had achieved nothing, yet this half-breed had spun it into a glorious victory.
After a long moment, the Seventh Prince finally spoke:
That’s so damn shameless.
Then, equally shamelessly, he had his subordinates spread this version of the story throughout his territory.
He felt that he was being corrupted by Candice and Horus.
…
Meanwhile, Sylph felt a wave of dizziness.
This was her first experience with spatial teleportation.
Looking at the barren mountaintop around her, she was still disoriented. Where am I? she wondered.
“Don’t worry, you’re safe here,” Qin Chu’s voice came from above, “This is hundreds of kilometers away from Lomond’s territory. He won’t be able to catch up anytime soon.”
Sylph realized that she was still in his arms.
Recalling the thoughts that had flashed through her mind before she attempted suicide, she blushed and squirmed out of his embrace.
“What kind of power is this? Did you learn spatial magic?” she asked, changing the subject.
“How is that possible? No one taught me spatial magic,” Qin Chu said, holding up the blank magic scroll, “It’s the effect of this scroll.”
“I spent a fortune to obtain it. I only had two, and now I only have one left.”
This was a lie. He had forced Shaye to create hundreds of these scrolls, all stored in his spatial ring.
He wouldn’t run out even if he used them to buy steamed buns every day.
Of course, making it sound rare made it seem more valuable.
A magic scroll with spatial teleportation?
Sylph naturally understood its value.
In critical moments, like today, it could save your life.
And he had just used it?
“Although it pains me to use it, saving Miss Sylph was worth it,” Qin Chu said with a smile.
Sylph’s heart fluttered, a warmth spreading through her chest.
When her former comrades, those she had fought alongside for years, had abandoned her, this Hero had paid a great price to save her?
In her mind, Jie Luo’s image faded slightly, while Qin Chu’s became more prominent.
Like a brand, indelible.
She lowered her eyes as he approached, his hand reaching towards her chest. Her face flushed, her heart pounding.
“This… here? Isn’t… isn’t this a bit inappropriate?” she stammered, her eyes flickering with a mixture of shyness and anticipation.
Although just before she tried to kill herself, she had also longed to be with him again.
But this was a mountaintop!
The thought of being seen made her blush.
But… it would also be quite exciting.
“Huh? I’m just treating your wound. Do we need to choose a location for that?” Qin Chu asked, puzzled.
Ahhh! So embarrassing!
Sylph clutched her head, a small moan escaping her lips. She wanted to jump off this mountain and end it all.
Her mind was filled with filth!
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