Chapter 434 Isabel's Battle
Isabel in the form of Julia sat obediently and quietly in the carriage, and opposite her was the beautiful woman with long platinum curly hair.
This carriage was not an accomplice of the other party, nor was it the kind of open carriage commonly seen on the roadside.
This was a carriage belonging to a knight or merchant family. The interior was decorated with fruit and exquisite ornaments. The soft cushions made riding in the carriage less painful.
The woman just picked it up from the roadside.
After just one encounter, the opponent was completely controlled.
Without even asking what she was doing, the other person got out of their carriage very smoothly and naturally and offered it to her. When the people in the carriage warmly said goodbye to her and left, they didn't seem to notice anything was wrong and didn't even glance at Yulia the entire time.
When Yulia got in, the curtains of the carriage were drawn, so that no one outside could see that "Yulia" was there.
In the dim space, the woman's pupils were filled with a pink halo. In the enclosed space, the sweet scent became even stronger.
Isabel clearly felt that her consciousness was gradually becoming blurred. Soon she would fall back into her bewitched state.
——That’s absolutely not possible.
This thought came to Isabel's mind.
Although she didn't know who this woman was, she was obviously looking for trouble with Yulia.
Even Bishop Mathers was controlled by her silently, so she should be a fifth-level extraordinary person.
Then, this person is most likely the Countess Emma from Star.
If you reveal your true identity at this time, it is indeed possible to stop the other party's criminal behavior... but the greater possibility is that you will fall into deeper trouble.
Whether it was letting her mind be completely controlled, turning her into a puppet; or having her mind manipulated to hurt Evans and Yulia, destroying her interpersonal relationships; or simply trying to attack or assassinate her in order to silence her... Even if it was just to erase her memory and then take her to find the real Yulia, Isabel would never accept it.
...Yesterday, after drinking too much, Aiwass hugged her, crying and calling her "Mom" and speaking illogical nonsense like a dream.
It was the first time that Isabel knew that the seemingly omniscient and omnipotent Aiwass could have such a vulnerable moment; it was also then that she deeply realized that she must never regard Aiwass as her god, and Aiwass was definitely not her savior.
He is also a mortal, with his own loves, hates, and pains. Although he always smiles with a relaxed and confident expression, he is silently accumulating pressure in his heart.
Isabel must not throw all the responsibility and pressure on Aiwass.
Aiwass saved her, and she must protect everything Aiwass valued.
——That’s fair!
If she couldn't even protect an innocent little girl like Yulia, how could she calmly and confidently swear in front of the people that she would protect Avalon?
So before Isabel lost consciousness again, she began to make arrangements to wake herself up.
Isabel instinctively realized that Countess Emma's method of controlling her mind must be that scent. It wasn't turning her into a puppet, but rather dispelling hostility and fostering a strong sense of goodwill. It was as if they had become close friends who had known each other for decades.
But when the other party called her name incorrectly, she would wake up for a moment. If the other party did not continue to control her after that, she would be able to break free from the control.
Therefore, Isabel needed to ask the other party to say the name "Yulia" after leaving the carriage.
If you want to make a plan, you have to take some risks.
——That is, her battle.
After clarifying the purpose and the risks, Isabel raised her head, opened the carriage curtains with a relaxed attitude, and looked out the window. Her action surprised Emma, but Emma did not move. She just watched Isabel with interest, watching what she was going to do.
"Where are we...going?"
She adopted Yulia's soft, timid voice, which wasn't difficult for Isabel to portray...she just had to imitate her past self.
There was a hint of resistance and timidity in her eyes, and she pursed her lips lightly.
"Are you scared?"
Emma asked gently, reaching out and gently holding "Yulia's" hand.
She gently stroked the back of "Yulia"'s hand and asked nonchalantly, "Can you tell me what you think?"
Isabel felt a strong sense of dizziness rising from the depths of her heart. It was like taking a hot bath and curling up in the warm bed after a hard and tiring study session. It felt like if she relaxed, she would fall asleep directly.
She closed her eyes slightly to balance the imbalance in her heart, trying hard to resist the relaxation in her heart, and at the same time pretending to recall the past: "My brother told me... Lloyd's District is very dangerous, and he doesn't allow me to wander around..."
"It's okay," Emma chuckled softly, reached out to hold "Yulia" in her arms, rested her forehead against hers, and said in a gentle tone like coaxing a child, "Sister will protect you."
Isabel didn't dare to use any strength, let alone show any resistance.
She kept imagining Aiwass's face and trying to recall every word he had said, to distract herself from the overwhelming, unnatural feeling of intimacy.
At the same time, Isabel opened her eyes, looked at Emma with curiosity, and asked casually, "If we go to Lloyd's, are we going abroad?"
"I will later. But this time I'm taking you to familiarize yourself with the route."
Emma chuckled and explained to her seriously, "I have something to do these two days, so I can't take you away like this. Remember how to get to the Lloyd's Building first... When your brother goes to the Round Table meeting the day after tomorrow, you can sneak out. Remember?"
She is now a little hesitant to deal with Aiwass.
Although Aiwass was just a weakling of the third energy level, the special situation that could not be explained clearly last time made her feel a little afraid.
As a succubus, Emma's personality was inevitably cautious. If possible, she would prefer not to fight at all—not because she wasn't good at fighting, but because she didn't like it.
She had already dealt with Aiwass before, and in a sense, she had already revealed her abilities and some of her intentions. And now she had to stay here for a few days. If she killed Yulia and took her heart right now, her corpse would easily reveal her.
It would be troublesome if a fight really broke out on Glass Island.
And one heart might not be enough—perhaps opening the seal would require more blood than just a heart. Bringing a living person and repeatedly treating them would ensure sufficient blood, which was definitely better than just bringing a heart.
So even though her "father" had said that if all else failed, she could just take the heart, she didn't want to disappoint her father... If possible, it would be best to take Yulia away directly.
And it would be safer to have a hostage.
By the time they discovered Yulia was missing, she had already reached Star Antimony. While stalling for time and passing the buck with Avalon, they could take the opportunity to sacrifice her.
——That’s why Emma needs to let Yulia “come over on her own” at the right time.
At a time when the Eye of Avalon was definitely not operating, at a time when Aiwass was definitely not available. Without alerting anyone... Only she could do this.
But now, she was just taking Yulia out to play, and after a quick stroll, she took her back.
If she were really caught by the Eye of Avalon now, she could explain it away easily, after all, she really didn't do anything.
In fact, she has already implanted her own psychological suggestion into "Yulia"'s mind.
When the words "your brother will attend the Round Table meeting the day after tomorrow" came, the hint planted in her heart would burst forth. At that time, she would come over directly on her own accord.
"I remember."
The moment "Suggestion" actively intervened, the wall of Isabel's mind was completely melted.
She nodded seriously and answered from the heart.
The last image that remained in her mind was that of Aiwass hugging her and calling her "Mom" last night.
She threw herself into Emma's arms, arched her back like a kitten, rubbed her head against her soft chest, and made a soft sound: "Woo~ Then can I call you mom?"
"Of course, good boy..."
Emma smiled gently and helped Isabel tidy up her messy hair: "You can call me whatever you want, Yulia."
The moment she heard these words, a strong feeling of disgust suddenly surged from Isabel's heart.
It’s as if when your lover is hugging you sweetly, he or she blurts out another woman’s name - the love filter that seems like you are about to be completely immersed in it in the next moment is instantly shattered.
While feeling a strong sense of dislocation, Isabel's pupils shrank again.
Rationality, which had been almost out of control due to being immersed in "love", instantly returned.
This time, Isabel didn't last long and immediately fell into that sleepy state again.
It's like being in class, so sleepy you can't even open your eyes, your head nodding non-stop. But you still try to use reason to keep your eyes open and stay awake. And as you're nodding, you suddenly wake up with a start—not from a drowsy doze, but from having already fallen asleep and then woken up again.
It was also because of this that she was able to barely maintain a short period of lucidity.
...At least it has been verified that this method does work.
Isabel confirmed that this control was not permanent, so she felt relieved and thought quickly in her mind.
But Yulia, according to her character design, was a girl of few words. She couldn't keep the other person chatting constantly; that would only arouse suspicion. Therefore, she had to enter a state of control to conserve her energy...
Suppressing the fear and resistance to the unknown in her heart, Isabel took the initiative to immerse herself in a state of control.
When Isabel raised her head from Emma's arms, an innocent and satisfied smile was on her face, and she became quiet again.
After all, Moriarty Manor is in the White Queen District. Emma carefully considered the possibility that someone near Yulia's home might recognize her. So she kept the curtains drawn, not wanting anyone who knew "Yulia" to see her.
Only after the carriage passed through the Red Queen's District and the White Queen's District and officially entered the Lloyd's District did Emma finally draw open the curtains.
Because she wanted "Yulia" to find her way, she had to open the curtains. But obviously no one in the slums would recognize Yulia... After they walked around here, they could take Yulia home.
The window was filled with a light white mist. The distant harbour's whistles mixed with the vendors' cries.
"Yulia" leaned on the carriage window and looked out, carefully remembering the way she came.
At this moment, Isabel suddenly saw a girl carrying a basket of wild flowers flash past the window.
The girl was covered in dirt. Even in winter, she was still thin and shivering in the cold wind.
Even her lips were purple, which worried Isabel.
She couldn't help but open the window and look back.
(End of this chapter)
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