Mary frowned and glared at the old man beside her. He looked like a corpse: his face was pale; his skin was wrinkled and thin, pressed against his bones; blood leaked out of the corners of his lips; and his clothes that had previously fit him were now baggy. You told itd only take one month at most to find the emperor, but its already been two!
The old man mumbled, and his bloodshot eyes turned towards Mary. You dung-for-brains moron, if you listened properly, we wouldve arrived in one day! He pointed an emaciated finger at her and shouted, spittle flying from his mouth, I told you to head west, and you went south! I told you to go north, and you went east! When I said cross the river, you walked to its source! No wonder why youre the only celestial whos fallen from heaven! Only soone like you couldve gotten lost and made their way to earth!
What nonsense are you speaking? Mary asked and snorted. I went west when you said to go west. I went north when you said to go north. When you said to cross the river, you never stated whether I should cross it lengthwise or widthwise.
Do I have to state that!? The old man violently coughed and trembled, still glaring at Mary. Explain to how you went west! Explain to how you went north!
The world is round, Mary said and nodded. If you head south enough, eventually youll arrive in the north. Sa for going east and west.
With this logic, no one can direct you! The man stamped his foot. Forget it! I wont listen to your words anymore. I, your father, have no idea where we are! We are utterly and hopelessly lost. Kill if you wish.
Mary furrowed her brow. Killing this man wouldnt help the situation she was in. You really dont know where we are?
Ive never seen a place as destitute and cruddy as this! The streets are lined with filth. The buildings are cramd so close together. We must be in hell. The old man nodded. Not only have you wandered out of heaven onto earth, you wandered straight into hell. I really admire you. He bobbed his head up and down. I sincerely admire you. If you take every human on earth, every celestial in heaven, every fiend in hell, you wont find a single one whos as great as you in being braindead.
Marys lips twitched as she turned around and walked away, the scenery blurring before her. Since the old man was no longer of any help to her, and since he didnt know the way back to his own ho, shed leave him here to fend for himself. As for her, she already formulated a plan. She walked until she saw a town that had a pretty large and expensive-looking building. Then, she recovered the blood she expended by bringing out her turtle-snake aura to envelop herself. Afterwards, she barged into the expensive-looking building.
The problem with her previous guide was his lack of education. Surely, soone living in a building as grand as this would be educated. The owner would be able to tell her where she was and where the emperor of the Great Ming was. Upon entering the building, she found that it was empty. It seed to be a courtroom of sorts with rows of wooden benches facing an altar where the person at the head would speak. There wasnt a throne though, which confused her. Did the rulers stand? Mary frowned and closed her eyes. Monts later, she opened them and headed towards a door behind the altar. It was locked, so she kicked it open. Faint voices ca out, falling silent as the door tumbled down a flight of stairs.
Mary followed the flight of stairs down, keeping her hand resting on her swords hilt. She had discovered sothing special about it during the past two months. When she was holding her sword, everything was normal. When she released the sword, she couldnt understand a single word that anyone was saying, and they couldnt understand her either. She suspected the previous hero who had wielded this sword imbued it with so sort of translation magic. It was possible; after all, she didnt have full knowledge about the sword. It was gifted to her not long ago after she pulled it out of Vurs grandfather.
When Mary reached the bottom of the stairs, two figures wearing white robes glared at her. The church is closed! one of them said. Didnt you see the sign outside? Who are you? Which family do you belong to? There arent many who would rear a female knight.
Mary nodded. This was more like it. Just by seeing her, these people knew she was a knight. Im looking for the emperor of the Great Ming.
The emperor of the Great Ming? The two people in white exchanged glances with one another. Why would the emperor of the Great Ming be here?
Mary furrowed her brow. Why wouldnt he be here?
The two n exchanged helpless glances again before one of them stepped forward. Do you seriously not understand, or are you trying to make fools out of us?
Im serious.
The hooded figure lowered his hood and scratched his head. Were in the Seville Cathedral, which is located in Seville. The Great Ming that youre talking about is literally on the other side of the world. No, wait, thats not true anymore. The other side of the world is actually a new world. In that case, the Great Ming youre seeking is on the far side of this old world.
I walked across the world? Mary asked and furrowed her brow.
The hooded figure in the back leaned over. Do you think this woman is possessed by demons? She could be a witch. Shall we let the leaders know?
The other man frowned. Would a witch really co to the headquarters of the inquisition?
Either way, she kicked down the door.
I suppose we should tell soone about it.
Mary nodded. I wouldnt mind if you took to your leaders.
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