leonardwarren Chapter 262 : Why Go to Such Lengths
Chapter 262 : Why Go to Such Lengths
Celitia turned to look at Ariel, who also shook her head at her.So this should be a change in the illusion?
In any case, it definitely wasn't anything good.
The three hurriedly hid in the bushes beside the path.
At the same time, someone burst open the mansion's side gate from outside, rushing in with a group of soldiers.
Seeing who it was, Celitia furrowed her brow.
No wonder she felt this voice was familiar.
The person leading was Sercis's lieutenant, named Onick.
Onick had followed Sercis for many years and was one of his capable subordinates, always deeply trusted.
To dare surround the mansion at this time—was he here to catch Emily?
Please, she hadn't arranged anything like this—don't mess around, illusion!
Ariel frowned: "It's actually him, Onick!"
"You were right earlier," Celitia reluctantly admitted her mistake. "Sercis was only pretending to let us go, and now he's sent people to catch us."
Ariel shook her head: "I don't think so."
"Ah?" Celitia's expression became more confused.
Why was she defending her sworn enemy?
"You probably don't know—Onick can't escape responsibility for Sercis's death." Ariel explained to her, "After Sercis died, Onick immediately broke with the Queen and declared independence.
He publicly claimed that his brother had been treated unfairly, and that he declared independence to stand up for his brother and force the Queen to regret and make concessions.
It's not like that at all. When the incident occurred, Onick had a hand in it. On the surface it was Kristin who acted, but in reality, neither the Queen nor Onick was innocent!"
"Ah... ah...?"
Celitia listened in a daze.
What Ariel said about Onick, Celitia really didn't know.
But rather than being surprised that even Onick had betrayed her, she was more...
"How do you know all this so clearly?" Celitia asked.
Ariel answered: "After the war ended, I didn't return immediately. I stayed there for two more months investigating these matters."
Celitia's expression became strange.
At the time, Sophia had mentioned to her that Ariel had gone on a pilgrimage.
So actually, she was using pilgrimage as a cover while secretly investigating the truth?
You have to know, after her rebirth, Celitia had been disheartened and completely given up, only wanting to let go of the past, almost never investigating the causes and consequences.
Yet someone cared more than she herself did, running around investigating and seeking justice for her.
They were clearly sworn enemies who would fight to the death upon meeting, so why...
Why go to such lengths?
The feelings in Celitia's heart were extraordinarily complex and indescribable.
It was like suddenly knocking over a spice bottle—amid the sour, bitter, salty and astringent flavors, there was also an unconscious hint of strange sweetness.
Lingering and persistent.
"This is an illusion after all, so it might change based on my memories." Ariel continued analyzing. "So Onick very likely came for Sercis, and Emily is just his excuse!"
"They're coming!" Emily pulled Celitia, interrupting the conversation between the two.
"Search for me! Don't miss any place!!"
Onick loudly ordered the soldiers behind him.
"Sercis has collaborated with the enemy and committed treason, deliberately letting that little assassin escape. We must catch her!"
Hearing the words "collaborated with the enemy and committed treason," Ariel completely confirmed her guess.
"Are you looking for us?"
Ariel swaggered out from their hiding place, her voice full of disdain.
"Who are you?" Onick was immediately stunned.
"My name is Ariel," Ariel replied coldly. "Of course, I imagine you haven't heard of me."
Behind her, Celitia and Emily also came out.
"What collaboration?" Emily shouted at Onick. "I haven't colluded with anyone—don't make false accusations!"
Meanwhile, Celitia leisurely crossed her arms, standing aside with interest, watching Onick from afar, waiting to see his downfall.
With Ariel voluntarily coming out, Onick probably couldn't escape this beating.
Even though this was just an illusion, it could be considered venting for "Sercis."
Seeing them all appear at once, Onick immediately ordered the soldiers beside him:
"Arrest them all!"
Onick himself didn't stay idle either, taking the lead and charging over with a group of people.
Since they only wanted to capture them alive, Onick and his men didn't draw their weapons.
Catching three unarmed women—how much effort could that take?
Besides, one was young and small, another was thin and frail, and only the tallest woman looked somewhat capable.
Thinking this way, Onick didn't take the three seriously at all.
The next moment, Onick was proven wrong—and in a very physical sense.
That woman's speed exceeded imagination. Onick only felt a flash before his eyes as an enlarged fist came toward his face, leaving him no room to dodge.
"Ahhhh—!!"
Accompanied by Onick's scream, Ariel used just one strike, solidly hitting his jaw and sending his entire body flying into the air before crashing far away.
Having dealt with Onick, Ariel raised her leg high and kicked away the soldier who had charged fastest, then grabbed another person and used him as a weapon, spinning in a circle to sweep down the entire charging crowd.
For a moment, wails filled the air as everyone who had charged forward upright was now lying horizontal.
Using just one exchange, Ariel had knocked down the entire group.
Celitia clicked her tongue.
Truly worthy of being Ariel—and she hadn't even used her full strength yet.
Onick fell from mid-air, creating a small crater in the grass, and struggled to get back up.
His face was beaten crooked, he'd lost two teeth, and was covered in blood, looking particularly fierce.
Onick spat out blood, casually wiped his face, and said viciously: "Where did this fierce woman come from? I really underestimated you!"
No longer holding back, Onick drew the long sword from his waist and charged at Ariel with the raised blade.
"If you want to die, I won't stop you."
Ariel sneered, casually picked up a sword, and fearlessly met Onick's charge.
Amid the clash of metal, the two temporarily became locked in combat.
Emily took the opportunity to call out to Celitia: "I'll go clear the path and open the door. Sister Celitia, just wait here!"
After Onick charged in with his men, he had sealed the mansion's main gate and stationed two soldiers to guard the entrance.
Emily rushed to the gate, knocked down the guards with a few punches, and was about to reach out to lift the door bolt and reopen the gate.
But when her hand touched the door bolt, suddenly the door glowed with a faint light, five-colored flashes flickering by, bouncing Emily's hand away.
"Ouch!"
Emily cried out in pain, retracting her hand and staring at the door bolt that had returned to normal, not knowing what to do. "What's happening?"