CH 430

8-10 minutes 20.07.2022

Snow’s plan seemed perfect, but there was a fatal flaw… if there was a spy that revealed the existence of the crucifix guards, then all her plans would go to waste.

So is Lin Xiao able to spot it?

“So Lin Xiao, what do you think about Snow’s plan?”

“It’s perfect, the best possible choice.”

“Are you sure?”

“Positive, I’m confident that Snow can quickly catch those enlightened society bastards.”

“Oh, is that so… but Lin Xiao, have you considered the possibility of spies? If they knew that she brought the crucifix guards, then her plan might just be bringing about her own demise.”

“Ah? Spy? T-there shouldn’t be right.” Lin Xiao awkwardly scratched his head and couldn’t respond.

Nick shook his head inwardly when he saw Lin Xiao’s panicked expression.

“Hm, I also don’t believe so… anyways you don’t have to worry about Snow and just have to wait for her achievements, heh.”

Nick got his answer and he rolled up the scroll with a smile and politely brushed it over with smooth words.

Lin Xiao clearly failed. This showed that he wasn’t some hidden genius, but just a lucky mediocre person and Nick didn’t want to waste any more time on a mediocre person, so he brushed his sleeves and left.

When ShenDai Ying saw Nick’s expression when he left, she could clearly tell he was looking down on Lin Xiao and couldn’t help but get angry!

How could Lin Xiao who she liked be mediocre? There was something wrong!

“Lin Xiao, did you really not consider the possibility of a spy? Although I never considered it.. but if it were you, you surely thought about it, right?” ShenDai Ying tugged his arm and asked with concern.

“Of course I considered it.”

“Really? You’re not just saying that, right?”

“Of course not.”

“Then why did you pretend that you didn’t?”

“Hehe, I’m no idiot, he’s trying to test me, why should I let him have his way?”

“Eh? So…” ShenDai Ying ruminated a bit and understood that Lin Xiao was thinking one level deeper than she was!

Actually, Nick and Lin Xiao were mutually testing each other! Nick wanted to know more about Lin Xiao, but why wouldn’t Lin Xiao want to find out more about Nick’s cards?

Nick may have looked like a simple snob, but he was crafty. He clearly knew everything but pretended that he didn’t, that caution made Lin Xiao more suspicious and he felt less trustworthy.

“But what about Snow? She might have not considered it, what if she… Lin Xiao, why aren’t you thinking of something?”

“What else can I do? Snow’s probably in the middle of their ambush by now, there’s no time even if I try to catch up.”

“T-then what should we do!? Are you not her brother, you can’t just watch her die, right?”

“Life is destined to be the way it turns out, so she can only wait to die.” Lin Xiao responded loudly so that even Nick who was leaving could hear.

“Lin Xiao, you! How could you…”

ShenDai Ying walked around indecisively and almost ran over to Snow but was stopped by Elena in the end.

“Snow will be fine.”

“How are you so sure?”

“Even if Snow doesn’t notice, someone will tell her.”

“Hm? … Who? Who will tell her?”

ShenDai Ying was completely confused. Other than them, who else could tell Snow. Taking a step back, even if Snow knew there was a spy but didn’t know who it was, it would still be useless. She looked at Lin Xiao and got a nod back in confirmation and was even more confused. Even Elena who was big-breasted and clueless knew about it, so why didn’t she know anything?

How much more are these two hiding from her?

“Lin Xiao, what’s going on? Tell me!”

“Uh, that… you’ll know later.”

“I don’t care, I want to know now!”

“No, no, if you knew, you’ll kill me.”

“Hm? Did you do something that you feel sorry for?”

ShenDai Ying suddenly became vigilant and continued questioning him.

Lin Xiao knew he slipped up but still wouldn’t say it.

How could he say it? If ShenDai Ying knew that he secretly hooked up with her maid and used her as hard labor, she’ll castrate him!

“Sister Ying, just please don’t ask, I’m faithful to you, how could I ever do anything like that?”

“You still have the audacity to say that? Weren’t you secretly having marriage vows with Elena just a couple of days ago?”

“Uh, you still remember that?”

“Lin Xiao, let me tell you! Don’t underestimate a woman’s grudges! If you’re ever heartless, I’ll give you a good taste of my sword!”

“Don’t! Elena, save me! Help me stop her!”

On that side, the three started getting rowdy again and made Nick repeatedly shake his head in complete disappointment and he could only call Claire to get ready to set off.

“Claire, we should… hm? Claire? Princess Claire?”

Nick called out but she was still ignoring him. She was holding onto a tree while staring at Lin Xiao and the others in a daze.

“How nice…” Claire muttered.

“What’s nice?”

“Their relationship, how nice.”

“A bunch of rowdy kids, what’s so nice about it?”

“Hehe, Nick, you don’t understand.”

“I’d like to hear more about it.”

“Me? I don’t get it much either… because it’s the first time meeting someone like him.”

“He’s but a specious mediocre person, I recommend not getting involved with him.”

“Hehe, like I said, you just don’t understand.”

“Anyways, it’s getting late, Claire we have to set off.”

“Oh… okay, let’s go.”

…

…

At the same time.

Snow’s team was speedily rushing along, the situation was better than anticipated, they never met any too strong resistance or ambush, it was all small groups of living dead that weren’t worth considering.

But Snow knew that this was the calm before the storm.

The living dead they met wasn’t a coincidence, if you look at the map, they were all dispersed at important forks in the road, which meant they were clearly being directed and they investigated the path Snow was taking and was laying down a final ambush for her.

But that was exactly what Snow wanted!

Everything was going according to her plans.

“Hmph, stupid brother, just wait and see, this time I’m going to catch a couple of live ones to show you my strength!”

“Saintess Snow, are you asleep?”

“No… who is it?”

“It’s me, Saintess.”

“Bob? Come in.”

When Snow heard that familiar voice, Snow tidied her clothes and sat on the bed, and called him in.

Bob was a believer from Gotham Kingdom, he wasn’t young but was familiar with the local area. Bob helped her quite a bit when Snow came, so she also brought him this time and he always did his best, so she place quite a bit of importance on him.

Because Snow couldn’t see, she could hear Bob lifting the curtains and his slightly rushed footsteps.

“Bob, did something happen?”

“I-it’s nothing, it’s just… I’m a bit worried.”

“Worried about what?”

“Saintess, I keep feeling something’s going to happen tonight.”

“Why do you say that? Bob, if you have something to say, just say it.”

“Yes, Saintess… do you have any plans for a fight tonight?”

“Hm… why do you ask?”

“It seems like there are some people missing in the camp, ten or so of the guards that came with you are missing, so I was guessing that you had other plans?”

“Hehe Bob, your eyes are still so sharp… that’s right! There’s going to be a tough battle tonight.”

“What battle?”

“The enlightened society will come for the black core! What Bob, are you scared?”

“Of course not! I already anticipated it, so I had everyone stay vigilant… but Saintess, I’m still worried about your safety! You’re gambling with your own life!”

“Gambling? Hmph, I never gamble without certainty, this time I’m winning for sure!”

“Saintess Snow…”

Bob was speechless and shaken by her aura.

“Right Bob, have you seen Elona? Why hasn’t she come back yet.”

“Um… Saintess, I’m sorry but I haven’t seen your maid.”

“Where has she gone off to now? Forget it, it’s fine even if she’s not here, I can do it myself!”

At that time, there was a sudden yell from outside the tent! Bob immediately rushed out but quickly returned.

“Saintess, t-they’re here!”

“Are they finally here… Bob, bring me out!”

“Yes, Saintess!”