Although unable to thoroughly investigate with the “Information Detection” skill, through her vague perception using SP, Violet could roughly sense that among these four adventurers who addressed each other with code nas, there seed to be an invisible and intangible thread connecting them in a special way.
The specific function and principle were still unclear, but there was no doubt that the existence of this thread, which made the priestess feel that each of them possessed legendary-level strength, must be related.
After exchanging greetings, Violet did not continue to focus too much on these four people, as there were more important matters at hand.
Although sowhat abrupt, since she had encountered nna and their goals were aligned, it was a good opportunity to resolve the situation.
The various hideouts of the poachers scattered throughout the city were being handled by the personnel arranged by nna, and Violet couldn’t be bothered with them. In fact, she was also short of manpower.
As for the official authorities of Demon Suppression City, even if the Tulls family wanted to shelter these guys, at most, they could only do so secretly and cause so trouble. They couldn’t openly confront the Adventurer’s Guild, especially now that they were following the orders of the queen and the royal family.
Interestingly enough, although there were so differences, Violet’s initial idea was indeed to contact Lilya and have her send soone to do similar work, which now seed convenient.
The main target here was still the Ghost Thief Group.
The reason why nna personally led the attack on the Universal Emporium was not only because it was the base of operations for the Ghost Thief Group, with a large number of illegal goods and slaves hidden there, but also because of a record docunt stored there.
Since the Ghost Thief Group had committed a major offense, they chose to hide in the shadows and frequently change their headquarters.
Due to the high frequency of these changes, many of the high-ranking mbers working outside often couldn’t figure out where the headquarters had moved to. Therefore, they deliberately left behind tightly guarded records at the Universal Emporium, which served as a transit point.
And the princess had already found that docunt, knowing the current true location of the Ghost Thief Group’s headquarters.
Although the plot made Violet feel a bit subtly familiar, this ti it shouldn’t be a trap.
nna possessed a precognitive ability called “Revelation.” Although not omniscient, dealing with ordinary people was already like a lower-dinsional strike. If she really wanted to, she could probably even deduce the location of the Ghost Thief Group’s headquarters directly through future observation without relying on this docunt.
She wasn’t as easily fooled as soone like “South Blade.”
When they arrived at the main battlefield, although the fighting was still ongoing, it was no longer as intense as before, and the situation had basically stabilized.
Many of the stubborn poachers were killed on the spot, and there were also casualties among the adventurers. Bodies lay everywhere, blood sprayed on the walls and ground, and flas burned fiercely, presenting a scene of carnage.
After only a few steps, the scorching and pungent sll of blood greeted Violet. She thought that nna, a girl who was still between a child and a young girl, wouldn’t be able to withstand it and was even considering helping her. However, to her surprise, the blue-haired girl in the noble dress seed completely unaffected and calmly walked towards the adventurers with blood-stained clothes.
The priestess was slightly puzzled but then chuckled helplessly with so understanding.
Indeed... she had seen even more terrifying and bloody scenes than this in her “Revelation.”
This was the price of power, wasn’t it? Although she was such a young child, she had already lost her innocence and beco overly mature. Even her sister had only recently been able to do such things.
“How is the situation, everyone?”
“Your Highness, as you predicted, the enemies united and attempted to use the enslaved races as human shields to break through forcefully. However, we deliberately led them to an area where traps were set up. Most of the slaves have been rescued, and the main force of the poachers has been annihilated. We are currently consolidating the encirclent network in the southern region and clearing out the remnants.”
“Well... done. Rember to ensure the safety of the victims as much as possible. I will report your rits to Her Majesty and reward you accordingly for your actions in this operation.”
“Your Highness, you are too kind! This is what we wanted to do. With so many things happening recently, everyone was feeling frustrated. Being able to eliminate these filthy poachers and prevent a war outbreak is our duty!”
Those who were conversing with nna seed to be leaders of large adventurer groups or high-ranking adventurers with considerable renown. Uncle Lester of the “Black Knights rcenary Group” was among them. He had also noticed Violet standing behind nna. Although his eyes were filled with surprise, he didn’t rashly say much or co forward to greet her.
“Well, next, according to the predetermined plan, please lead your teams to the various strongholds in the city and eliminate the thieves’ dens. The locations have already been marked for you on the map.”
nna waved her hand, and several mbers of the Shadow Guards approached to distribute the city maps that had already been prepared. The little princess, with her youthful yet dignified gaze, scanned the group of strong individuals. Even though she was unard and powerless, she naturally beca the center of attention in the crowd.
“I’ll emphasize once again, please rember, in addition to clearing out the poaching syndicates entrenched in the city, rescuing those innocent beings from other races is of paramount importance.”
nna deliberately emphasized the word “innocent” and continued, “Although our country prohibits non-human races from settling within our borders, it doesn’t an that other races are our enemies. I know, Her Majesty knows, that there are so individuals within our borders who exploit loopholes in laws and policies, engaging in heinous slave trading in secret, treating intelligent life as commodities to be bought and sold.”
The little princess suddenly raised her voice.
“This is a grave and unforgivable wrongdoing! Perhaps they think they hold power and wealth, or that they won’t be held accountable due to legal loopholes... but today, here and now, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen and the Human United Kingdom, I officially declare that from this day forth, the kingdom strictly prohibits the trafficking of intelligent life of any race in any form! All those involved, regardless of their status or identity, will be investigated and held accountable! Those who attempt to conceal or destroy evidence will face even harsher punishnt, no leniency will be shown!!!”
“..........?”
“Well said!”
The crowd looked at each other, and it was the captain of the Black Knight rcenary Group who reacted the fastest. After receiving a discreet signal from a certain priestess, he imdiately understood and responded loudly. The mbers of the rcenary corps, as well as other adventurers, gradually ca to their senses from the announcent of the new decree and quickly joined in the praise.
“Oh, it’s about ti!!”
“Show those bastards who’s boss!”
“Long live the wise monarch!”
Although the Human United Kingdom was sowhat xenophobic, it didn’t an that its citizens lacked independent judgnt. Especially adventurers like Lester, who often dealt with the outside world, had relatively broad perspectives and didn’t simply label monsters as “evil.”
Regardless of whether they truly agreed or not, at least they wouldn’t choose to go against the kingdom’s royal family in such a situation, and that was enough.
After briefly emphasizing the key points to boost morale and smoothly introducing the long-prepared new decree, nna imdiately had the arranged personnel set out.
Ti was of the essence. They needed to move quickly to the Ghost Thief Group’s stronghold and find the crucial Moon Shadow clan offspring before the enemy completed their transfer.
Being with nna on this mission made even Violet feel much more at ease. Her ability to foresee the future was incredibly convenient as a teammate. nna could effortlessly map out the locations of various poaching syndicates’ bases, which seed a bit extraordinary.
As the group set out once again, Violet couldn’t help but look curiously at the little princess beside her, who seed to have relaxed a bit.
“Little nna, what kind of outco did you guide us towards this ti?”
“Huh? Guided outco?”
The blue-haired girl paused for a mont, then smiled knowingly.
“Violet, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t observe these things through revelation. Foreseeing the future doesn’t an omniscience, and revelation can erode one’s emotions. After that, my sister forbade from using it indiscriminately. This information was all gathered by the mbers of the 【Reaper’s Scythe】 and the Shadow Guards through their diligent investigations.”
“Besides, now that you’ve joined us, it’s even harder for to see the outco of events clearly. Although we’ve made so preparations, the future is still to be witnessed by ourselves, isn’t it?”
“It might sound strange, but I actually enjoy this wonderful feeling of the unknown.”
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