Chapter 786: Chapter 670 Sola: Eating a Lemon

And then.

All night long, the girl tossed and turned.

She fretted that this might be a trap, thought herself indecisive and overly wary, and remained vigilant for the dragon that could be tracking her.

Thus, until the dawn broke, she couldn’t fully fall asleep, only managing to doze off in a groggy state for a while.

Even so, she was always on alert.

There was no helping it, after all, since entering the script, it seemed she was either being pursued or on the run from pursuers.

Upon entering, she escaped the supervision and pursuit of the Holy Court’s military, stealthily disguising herself with trepidation.

Just when she had managed to settle down, a crazed black dragon abruptly awoke her in the middle of the night, leaving her bewildered and inexplicably fleeing through half of Tunus City.

After escaping the city, she didn’t rest but busied herself with healing her wounds, and once recovered, she traveled through the night to reach Sars City-State.

She rested for a bit during the day.

In the afternoon, she encountered a strange person in the market and hurried to move house, only to find that she couldn’t relax for long in the evening.

The dragon and the Holy Court’s military came again…

…

The girl was truly weary in body and mind.

Early in the morning, she noticed the noises outside the house and stared blankly with lifeless eyes for a good while before listlessly getting out of bed and walking out of the guest room.

“You’re awake? Eat something, we’ll be hitting the road soon—did you not sleep well last night?” Xu Shuo said, turning to look at the girl, then raising an eyebrow.

Looking at her listless appearance, it was more than just poor sleep; she seemed on the verge of dropping dead, possibly having spent the entire night in fearful vigilance.

Sola forced a smile, “I’m okay, probably got a bit scared by the black dragon, I have some insomnia.”

“Oh~ well, you’ll need a good rest on the road later,” Xu Shuo feigned sympathy.

Breakfast consisted of rye bread and cheese, along with a small cup of wine—a good breakfast setup in this world.

After breakfast, Xu Shuo brought out two veils.

However, they were of different styles than the one he wore before.

The women’s hat was tower-shaped, with a white veil hanging from the top of the hat to the chest, and the front veil could cover down to the bridge of the nose, showing only the lower half of the face and the faint outlines of the eyebrows and eyes.

Xu Shuo’s own outfit was simpler: a white sash folded over his head, then topped with a triangular coronet to secure it in place.

That was it for the disguise!

But this time, they couldn’t cover the whole face.

Luckily, almost no outsider had seen the Pope of Light’s true face. Xu Shuo wore this veil simply to avoid drawing too much attention.

“Is this… Holy Court attire?”

Sola looked at their garb and was a bit stunned.

Xu Shuo calmly replied, “Yes, the Holy See of Light has a good standing on the continent. If we disguise ourselves as Followers of Light, we’re less likely to be targeted by those with ulterior motives.”

Hearing this, Sola silently nodded her head.

Once their disguises were complete, the two left the safe house and headed towards the West City District, with Sola unconsciously keeping her head down, surreptitiously surveying her surroundings.

The streets were busy with pedestrians during the day, and they didn’t notice anyone following them.

Midway, Xu Shuo hailed a carriage that took them to the West City District, and because of their disguise as Followers of Light, they even enjoyed some conveniences like saving half the carriage fare.

“I’ve hired a mercenary corps. They’re going to escort us to Castle Kasai in The North disguised as a merchant caravan. Don’t worry, they have a decent reputation locally,” Xu Shuo said.

“Mr. Los, what is your family like?”

Hearing these arrangements, Sola couldn’t help but ask,

Whether it was the young man’s apparent external composure or the various plans he made in day-to-day life, everything seemed to indicate that the individual possessed a remarkable identity.

“I’m just a minor noble,” Xu Shuo said with a light laugh, “My family owns a farm on the Eastern Continent, responsible for brewing wine for the nobility.”

With a thoughtful nod, Sola then fell silent.

…

Within the city, the carriage traveled much slower than their escape pace from the previous night, taking roughly over an hour just to reach the West City District’s gate.

Once there, Sola’s nerves visibly tightened, seemingly worried about being detected by either the dragon or the Holy Court’s army.

Fortunately, they had both disguised themselves before heading out, and Sola even spotted her own wanted poster at the city gate.

The portrait on it wasn’t particularly accurate.

Maple Leaf Mercenary Group had already been waiting for some time; the group named after a plant growing on cliffs had reportedly just escorted a caravan to trade on the Western Continent.

The Mercenary Corps consisted of twenty members, including fully armored mercenaries, with another twenty disguised as a merchant caravan.

This was something Xu Shuo had mentioned before.

Not to draw attention, the Mercenary Corps would escort them as a merchant caravan, and all they needed to do was pose as accompanying Followers of Light.

On the human continent, it was quite common for merchant caravans to hire Mercenary Corps for protection.

Having just entered the scenario, Sola wasn’t too clear whether this Mercenary Corps was indeed famous, but on the surface, it seemed to be the case.

“Peace be upon you both,” said the Mercenary Corps Captain as he approached to greet them.

He was a middle-aged man with red hair and brown eyes, a deep facial structure, and a calm and robust aura. His silver armor bore numerous scars from swords and knives, suggesting a seasoned veteran.

With a nod toward him, Xu Shuo said, “We appreciate your assistance on this journey. Until we reach our destination, please refrain from disturbing us unless necessary.”

Upon hearing this, the Mercenary Corps Captain replied, “Given your request to arrive at Castle Kasai within three days, we will be taking a direct route across the Amiciya Mountains. It is likely we’ll encounter some wild beasts or bandit assaults, so please be prepared. But rest assured, we will certainly protect you on the way.”

As he spoke, he smiled towards Sola, who had remained silent by his side.

Despite the fierce air of the Mercenary Corps Captain, his face was filled with righteousness, and his words had an unconscious persuasiveness.

Seeing this, Sola also gave a polite nod in response to his courteous gesture.

After exchanging greetings with the Mercenary Corps, the two boarded the carriage.

Located in the middle of the caravan, the carriage looked ordinary on the outside, but it was more than met the eye inside.

The interior space was extremely spacious, with the floor and seats lined with thick woolen blankets and a small table set with some fruit in the middle. Sitting inside, one wouldn’t feel much jostling.

After Sola settled in, she slowly looked at the young man opposite her with an astonished gaze.

She was not foolish; she had already perceived outside that the Mercenary Corps Captain seemed to have a peculiar respect for the young man.

Although the mercenaries didn’t make it obvious, there was still an odd aura of authenticity that had revealed itself.

And now, seeing the arrangement of the carriage…

Sola’s thoughts began to churn.

Xu Shuo, however, was at ease. Upon catching her inquisitive look, he apologized with a smile that carried a noble frankness, “Sorry, I’ve always stayed within my family’s estate. It’s my first time traveling this far on my own, and I’m still not quite used to it. If there’s anything you need, feel free to tell the mercenaries. I’ve paid them a generous sum, and they won’t refuse.”

Sola: “…Oh.”

In plain terms, he was accustomed to extravagant luxury, not suited to the rigors of travel.

The girl, who hadn’t slept or eaten well since entering the scenario two days ago, felt a tad sour.

The other party not only looked more like a Pureblood Elf than she did.

Being a half-elf, he seemed to be faring even better than she was.

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