So it's only natural for Grace to fall into the pit.

People always yearn for some beautiful things.

It's just that this time, that thing is called "Louis".

She doesn't appreciate Grace's kind of personality either.

If it were her, she wouldn't wait for someone to come to her rescue.

She would rather pick up a chopper and walk onto the prairie.

The answers she wants, she would retrieve herself, even if it meant ending up broken and battered, at worst critically injured, finding a corner to die alone.

This kind of madness is what has supported the Ashford Family to keep fighting all the way.

"Red Mad Dog"?

Ha, what a nice nickname.

If she could have been a bit more mad back then, her brother wouldn't have left the family first to form a Mercenary Corps, it's because she wasn't brave enough, he had to leave her to grow in the greenhouse.

If she had been a bit more ruthless back then, dared to face that young Sapphire dragon, she might have discovered the enemies hiding behind sooner, instead of chasing a corpse and wallowing in self-pity for so many years.

So, she hates her weakness infinitely.

She hates even more that self who could only cry in the corner.

She detests Grace's personality.

Yet, inexplicably, she couldn't forget that scene, so when Louis said he wanted to bring Grace to Tino City, she patted the girl's shoulder and said:

"In the future, if you need any help, feel free to seek me out."

Then, on the day she cut down the young Sapphire dragon, she suddenly figured it out.

She doesn't truly hate Grace.

Rather, seeing her always reminded her of her helpless self from many years ago.

So she sought ways to arm this girl.

To become braver, and braver still.

Find a way to be strong, and then stronger.

Just don't become like me...

Now, she's a decent person.

But now, this foolish girl is quietly watching the person she admires get closer and closer to someone else.

She even seriously tells you:

"I will bless them."

Bless your NMP, if the man I want, even if it means getting cursed or punched, I'll find a way to snatch him back from someone else.

A forced melon isn't sweet?

Quenching thirst is enough!

If you can't bear the consequences, then let go as much as possible.

Can you handle Beatrice?

She has an emperor behind her, in terms of emotion, reason, and power, don't even think about it, can't play with it.

So, be beautiful alone.

There are plenty of opportunities to repay Louis, but don't think of sacrificing everything for him.

"Grace, this is advice for you as a friend, as a leader, as a companion, don't overthink, and definitely don't think of self-sacrifice."

"Otherwise, you'll get used by someone sooner or later, even if Louis doesn't use you, someone else will use him as bait to reel you in."

Grace shook her head, as a gust of wind blew her hair loose, she softly said:

"But he reached out to me, reached out to me at my most desperate time, so it's okay."

Ali looked at her, momentarily not knowing what to say.

For heaven's sake, don't be silly.

Louis's character, helping you was just on a whim.

"You want to say he helped me because it was convenient?"

Grace said softly:

"But it's enough, I also want to be someone who will 'lend a hand' like him."

Ali looked in shock at Grace's shining eyes.

Suddenly, she felt a burden lifted from her heart.

Is this the Saintess of this generation?

Because in that rundown straw hut, a hand was extended to her, so when others sought her help, she made the same choice.

At this moment, Ali realized it wasn't because she admired Louis, that she was willing to do anything for him.

But that she chose to act like Louis did then, to reach out to others in need.

Only, because it was him, she would try even harder.

"Louis, for goodness' sake, figure out a way to wrap this up yourself."

Ali frustratedly ruffled her hair.

She suddenly realized, Grace already knew Louis's true identity.

But she always called Louis "Mr. Caesar."

Perhaps at that moment, it really warmed her heart.

So she believed she should make the right choice.

This girl never intended to disturb Louis.

Just quietly watching him and living a Saintess's life was enough.

Ali looked at the girl beneath the statue.

The afterglow of the sunset shone on her face, as if she was bathed in a layer of light.

This was a choice Ali would never make in her life.

——Yet she was willing to support someone like this.

Precisely because of such foolish souls, this world, full of material desires and murderous intent, could have a little more warmth.

"Back in the Shadow Country, you received a power feedback after purifying the divine defilement, right?"

Grace nodded.

She never hid these matters from her companions.

Ali said:

"Without the family's knights supporting you, after becoming a candidate Saintess, the temple would assign a Holy Knight to ensure your safety, right?"

Grace said: "It seems so."

Ali said: "You reply to the temple that there's no need to send anyone, I'll be responsible for your safety until you become a Saintess."

Grace was stunned for a moment, then dumbfoundedly nodded:

"Alright."

"Alright, you big-headed fool, aren't you worried I might trick you?"

"Ali, would you trick me?" she stared blankly at her.

Ali touched her nose, surprisingly feeling a bit embarrassed under her gaze.

She gritted her teeth and said:

"Now I want to trick you."

...

Meanwhile on the other side.

Louis, sitting in the carriage, looked at the finalized itinerary from Beatrice's side.

He looked at the word "Sanoxi Village" on the itinerary, and suddenly sighed.

Sanoxi Village was the village the original owner once lived in.

The village was located on the border of the Northern Flower Capital Byron Territory.

Of course, it's been razed to the ground now.

The land still brimmed with filthy aura.

The person who set this location was Beatrice.

Louis smiled a bit, looked out the carriage window, and said softly:

"So how do you expect me to let her down?"

...

A few days later.

A team quietly left Tino City, heading north.

Their first stop was Byron Territory, known as the Northern Flower Capital in the Ense Empire.

This was the southernmost point of the northern border, where the vast Byron River weaved through the territory before flowing into the sea.

Louis and Beatrice had agreed to enjoy the flowers on the river.

However, there was much work to be done in Byron Territory.

Beatrice needed to complete an investigation first.

So their outing was scheduled for the third day.

In the first two days, Louis decided to explore what entertainment projects were suitable in this territory.

[Location: Byron Territory · Muse Town]

Louis stretched and glanced at the notebook he carried with him.

It recorded the strengths and weaknesses of the spots he investigated this morning.

"This way, I can accompany her and have a wonderful time."

It was their first day arriving in Byron Territory.

Byron Territory was a region with a very slow pace of life.

Apart from the soldiers guarding the borders, most of the residents appeared leisurely.

Louis bought some local snacks from the street, took a bite, and found the taste to be quite good.

As he was about to head back, his sharp ears suddenly caught a whisper.

"Have you heard? There's a ghost in Anzi Viscount's Mansion."

"Viscount Anzi? Impossible, isn't he a mage? He could handle a normal ghost himself."

"Ah, but the problem is that house is special, it was Lady Xilin's former residence, and Viscount Anzi is only a viscount after all."

"That's true, especially considering it's Lady Xilin... the legendary fairy tale witch."

Louis's ears perked up.

He walked straight over and said:

"Could you tell me about the situation at Viscount Anzi's Mansion? Who is Lady Xilin?"

The people who were chatting idly saw Louis suddenly approach, looked at each other.

Louis held up one finger and said:

"1 gold coin, the more detailed, the better."

The eyes of the middle-aged citizens brightened up:

"Sir, trust me, you're in for an interesting story."

Half an hour later...

Louis, thoughtful, looked in the direction of the house that Viscount Anzi purchased, then turned and asked:

"Where is Anzi Viscount's Mansion?"

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