Chapter 1015 - Lost (2)
“What are you trying to do?”
Sonia couldn’t help but take a step back, staring at Nakvard. Even though she knew that she could no longer leave this place, she was still terrified. On the contrary, Nakvard didn’t seem mindful of her reaction as he revealed a smile.
“It’s simple, Miss Sonia. We need your help to bring Her Majesty Lilian here.”
“… Her Majesty Lilian?”
Sonia’s heart sank. She finally understood why Nakvard said she was the most important step to this ritual. The reason was simple. Lilian usually didn’t head out and wasn’t interested in politics at all. This was why even if the parliament called for her, she wouldn’t obey. Lilian trusted Sonia the most now, so there wouldn’t be any difficulty if Sonia was the one who brought Lilian out.
“… What exactly will you do to Her Majesty Lilian? I may not be able to bring Her Majesty Lilian here safely, not to mention the archangels and Battle Angel Army are…
“His Highness Boulder is out on patrol and Her Highness Serene has to attend to her own matters. As for the Battle Angel Army, they have already left Casabianca and the remaining Battle Angels aren’t enough to take us down. We need you to head back and bring Her Majesty Lilian here. I suppose this shouldn’t be too challenging for you.”
“…”
Sonia was speechless. After spending a long time with Lilian, Sonia knew clearly that the two archangels couldn’t care less about Lilian. During the Order Ceremony, Sonia mentioned this to Rhode and thereafter, unsure if Rhode had done something, the two archangels suddenly changed their attitude toward Lilian. It was especially so for Archangel Boulder. Whenever Sonia met him, she felt as though he harbored hostilities toward Lilian. If it was said that Archangel Boulder was rather cold toward Lilian in the past, right now his gaze toward Lilian was hostile. For the most part, during the night of the retired soldiers’ suppression, perhaps no one but Sonia knew that when Lilian sought help from Archangel Boulder to assist the soldiers, it was the first time that Archangel Boulder doubted Lilian’s words!
Even though Archangel Boulder eventually executed Lilian’s orders, he didn’t show up thereafter. Lilian also seemed to dislike Boulder, so even if he wasn’t present, Lilian didn’t raise any questions. On the other hand, Archangel Serene’s attitude toward Lilian seemed to have taken a slightly better turn. There were a few times when she privately inquired about Lilian’s conditions from Sonia, at the same time urging Sonia to take good care of Lilian.
Sonia screamed at the immense pain. It wasn’t due to the pain from the needle-like tentacles piercing her, but was more from the unknown presence being pumped into her body through the tentacles. It was turbid and cold like the icebergs of a thousand years, causing violent agony as it entered her body. All of a sudden, Sonia felt a scorching energy like the burning sun exploding inside her. Then, she heard yells, bellows, and everything before her spun, twisted, and blackened.
But everything happened in a split second and she regained her consciousness. She didn’t return to her senses on her own, instead it felt as though someone had splashed a bucket of cold water on her before she fainted. She opened her eyes, the blurry and chaotic vision restored its clarity. At this moment, she realized she was sitting in a carriage that was driving quickly.
“Could it be just a dream?”
Sonia gazed at the surroundings with lingering fear. But shortly after, she discovered that this wasn’t a dream. The ripped open wound on her chest was present and along with her movements, the necklace around her neck broke and fell to the ground.
“…”
Sonia turned pale, gazing at the necklace by her feet. When Rhode handed this necklace to her, he told her what the necklace was used for. Whenever she was in life-threatening danger, the necklace would activate and send her back 10 minutes ago.
That’s right! I was still in the carriage 10 minutes ago and heading toward the southern tomb!
Sonia’s heart sank at this thought.
What should I do next?
It is too late to report this matter to Master now. If my memory serves me right, the two archangels and Battle Angel Army are currently not in Casabianca. How should I protect Her Majesty Lilian? N-No, this can’t go on. I have to make a decision!
“Stop the carriage!”
Sonia stopped all hesitation and yelled immediately. The carriage slowed down, but didn’t come to a full halt.
“Is anything the matter, Miss Sonia?”
“I suddenly recall that I have something to attend to. Can you send me back to the palace? It is a really urgent matter.” Sonia forced down her nervousness and said. However, the carriage driver didn’t seem willing to abide by her order.
“My apologies, Miss Sonia, the parliament also has something urgent for you to manage. This is the chairman’s order…”
“My matter is equally important. I request that you stop the carriage immediately!”
“I’m sorry, I can’t do it.”
“You…!”
Sonia sulked at his rejection. Then, she quickly unsheathed the sword and struck it forward. The thin, sleek sword erupted a magical radiance, impaling the wall of the carriage, almost piercing the driver. The driver shrieked and this time, he seemed much more frightened.
“M-Miss Sonia?”
“Stop the carriage right now and head back by the route we came from! Do you understand me?!”
“Yes… Yes!”
Perhaps the ice-cold blade pressing against his neck made him finally understand her words. Shortly after, the carriage stopped, turned to its opposite direction, and sped toward the palace.
Sonia heaved a sigh of relief. But soon, she grimaced.
Because she knew that the situation wasn’t as simple as she had imagined.