After returning from the underground sacrificial ground, which now held little exploration value, to the surface, the surroundings were still illuminated by the brilliance of the 【Eternal Light’s Protection】, turning the night into day.
Violet did not intend to leave this thing in the Forest of Calamity for too long, it was too conspicuous, and she felt it could lead to a lot of trouble.
As the name suggests, if Violet doesn’t dispel it, this grand barrier covering the entire forest, illuminating most of the Bolt Kingdom, would perpetually exist.
Therefore, under the somewhat regretful gaze of Edwina, the priestess retracted the barrier, allowing the darkness to descend once again.
After burying the kilometer-deep hole and clearing traces, the group of six left the Forest of Calamity directly.
It was evident that throughout the journey, Edwina and the others, especially Mr. Epunia, who knew the least about Violet, had a complex mix of emotions – excitement, disbelief, as if in a different world, and a deep sense of admiration, making the expression on the half-beastman’s face somewhat comical.
It’s not his fault, anyone who witnesses the collision and battle between deities would be in no good condition, not to mention that Violet had previously used several high-level magics right in front of them, which could affect even high-ranking magic users.
Temporary mental disorder is quite normal. Once they calm down, they should recover. After all, they are legendary-level powerhouses.
After finding a suitable place nearby to rest for a night, the next day, the group returned to Anilo City on the land dragon left outside the Forest of Calamity.
Because there was no rush, Violet slowed down a bit this time, taking the opportunity to explore the local customs.
Upon reaching their destination, it was already three days later.
Violet did not publicize the news of the defeat of [Southern Calamity] extensively. Firstly, she was not sure if the “seeds” left scattered throughout the Forbidden Land had been completely eradicated, preventing the possibility of another [Illusionary Cloud]. Secondly, there was no need.
After returning to Anilo City, Epunia, who seemed quite sentimental, returned to the Adventurer’s Guild, while Violet and the others went straight to meet the Human United Kingdom delegation, who were waiting here as agreed.
In terms of travel speed, they should have arrived in Anilo City not long ago.
After that, Edwina took the initiative and briefly explained the process of defeating [Southern Calamity] to the leader of the delegation, Miss Felina. Whether she believed it or not, Violet didn’t care. After greeting her, she took her pet and went back to rest.
Since the obstacles had been removed, the delegation would probably continue their journey soon. Time had already been delayed quite a bit.
On that evening, Violet stayed in the room arranged by Felina, picking up a night lamp and leisurely reading the thick-covered book in her hands. On the table, there was a small stone statue emitting a faint blue light.
On the nearby double bed, the golden-haired dragon girl had already curled up with her eyes slightly closed, emitting a soft snoring sound.
Knock, knock, knock.
A soft knocking sound echoed from outside the room. Violet’s thoughts shifted, and without looking, she could sense who the visitor was.
She put down the book in her hand and tapped the head of the stone statue. The blue light quickly dimmed, returning to its original gray-black color.
“Come in, the door is not locked.”
This place was a special guesthouse for the delegation. This room was a luxurious residence for high-ranking individuals, and ordinary people wouldn’t even be able to get close. Therefore, Violet wasn’t worried at all that someone foolish would barge in suddenly.
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The knocking stopped, and after a moment, two beautiful girls with different lengths of elegant white hair turned the handle, revealing their delicate and charming faces. They were wearing identical loose sleepwear, and their fair and tender skin was partially visible beneath.
Especially the two pairs of ample hills that could make the priestess grind her teeth in frustration were even more exposed without any defense. If this were a male bedroom, it would probably lead to all sorts of imaginative thoughts.
“Excuse us, Lady Violet and Lady Xiao Guang... um, sorry if we disturb your rest.”
As Leila entered the room, her gaze met with the dragon miss who happened to open her eyes, and her expression immediately became awkward.
“Hmph, it’s you guys... it’s fine, I don’t really need to sleep every day anyway, just bored. Are you here to play ‘Three-Person Tiger Battle’?”
‘Three-Person Tiger Battle’ is actually a modified version of the world’s poker game. Since there is no ‘landlord’ or similar concept here, and most countries still have a social structure resembling medieval feudalism, such a term that easily spreads rebellious thoughts is naturally not allowed.
So it was changed to battling against magical beasts.
This was Violet’s guess.
Although she often lost more than she won, it seemed that the little dragon still had a fondness for this game.
Leila looked somewhat embarrassed.
“Well... sorry, we actually have something to discuss with Lady Violet. Can we play the game tomorrow?”
“Not playing the game? Tsk, then go ahead and talk. I’ll find another place.”
Seemingly uninterested in the topic about to unfold, the little dragon, who had spent over a month with these two playmates, felt relatively at ease and directly returned to her pet space through the contract to sleep.
Leila and Rene had already seen Xiao Guang’s sudden disappearing act and didn’t find it strange. Instead, they appreciated that the dragon girl willingly avoided being in the way. So, the two sisters closed the door, moved to the priestess’s side with a curious look on their faces, and seemed hesitant to speak.
“What’s wrong? That expression... do you have something on your minds?”
Seeing the serious expressions on the two young girls, it seemed like they had something important to say.
Leila and Rene exchanged a glance, and eventually, the more outgoing older sister opened the conversation.
“It’s like this, Lady Violet. As you know, when you intervened to help us, there were some special changes in our bodies. Not only did our strength significantly increase, but also...”
“And what else?”
Rene continued where her sister left off.
“And after that, occasionally, we would have some strange scenes and characters popping up in our minds, which seem unfamiliar and unexplained. We didn’t know what it represented, and since it seemed to have no impact on our physical condition, we didn’t tell you...”
Both sisters lowered their heads in a somewhat ashamed manner, as if afraid to meet the priestess’s gaze. However, Violet didn’t seem angry. Instead, she smiled indifferently.
“It’s nothing. Everyone has their own privacy. You’re not my slaves, there’s no need to report everything to me. So, why suddenly decide to tell me?”
“Well... actually, a few days ago, in that strange beast-fighting arena, my sister and I heard a female voice coming from the sky, saying something quite intriguing to us.”
“A female voice?”
Violet instantly understood.
Leila was referring to the residual consciousness of the Goddess of Earth Seth, right? Although at that time, the main entity was confronting Violet, since it was an illusionary space created by the other party, it wasn’t surprising that she could communicate with the sisters even when physically engaged with Violet.
After all, even the Seth fragment sealed in the stone statue by Violet could communicate through telepathy. What more for a pseudo-deity fragment like [Southern Calamity], which had wreaked havoc for centuries?