Maggie wasn't surprised to receive news that the vampire who attacked her had escaped.
Although it was dark that night, Maggie still managed to vaguely make out the details of the man by the moonlight.
For example, she is a woman; for example, her dark gothic-style dress; and that little parasol that she never leaves behind.
Add to that the ability used when he assassinated her, and that incredibly sharp bloodline.
This makes it hard for Maggie not to think of one character, namely... the vampire Lilia.
"Was it that guy I offended?"
Maggie touched her chin, showing more of a hint of fear than a touch of surprise.
She originally thought she had offended another faction of vampires, but she never expected that she would offend the faction of the traitor who betrayed Ulysses.
Vampires are not actually united; they are divided into many factions. However, when she was facing the Queen, she had been assuming things as she had planned.
Even when she tracked down their hideout, she never doubted the possibility that she had made a mistake.
After all, that traitor is very well hidden and usually won't make a move easily.
It wasn't until last night, when Maggie realized that the person who attacked her was actually Lilia, that she understood that everything she had assumed was wrong.
It's because the comic doesn't include a map or describe that aspect.
"But is this just right?"
Maggie's heart skipped a beat. Originally, she hadn't planned to give Ulysses the information about the traitor for nothing, after all, it wasn't a worthwhile deal. But if...
She offended the faction of traitors, so giving away a small piece of information to the beloved progenitor of vampires for free doesn't seem to matter much.
This is a win-win deal. Ulysses would never have thought of the reason. Anyway, he'll take care of one person first and deal with the old monster later.
Finally, there was something that didn't require her to pay a price or risk her life. Maggie's mood instantly improved, and she even happily hummed a little tune.
As soon as Roy and the little ghost appeared in the room, they heard Maggie singing in a great mood, and they both showed curious expressions.
“Maggie looks so happy today. What’s the good news? I want to hear it.”
Roy appeared in front of Maggie in a flash, his small body floating in front of her, looking at her with anticipation.
"It's probably like these two guys I've offended are going to fight."
Maggie's last word was spoken with a rising intonation, quite playful, which was different from her usual demeanor. She was noticeably more energetic, and her whole being radiated brightness.
It wasn't an act; it came from the bottom of my heart.
Roy paused, his expression seemingly filled with reminiscence. It seemed he had never seen Maggie so lively since they first met. Maggie seemed to have never relaxed, always... very tired.
"Yay! Maggie's happiness is my happiness!"
Roy thought for a moment, then said nothing more, only revealing a smile even brighter than Maggie's. Her small body bounced up and down in the air, as if she had been infected by Maggie's happiness and was also extremely happy.
The little ghost's beady eyes darted back and forth between Maggie and Roy, secretly pursing its lips with a disdainful expression, but it didn't say anything more.
After Maggie and Roy quieted down, the little ghost spoke softly.
"The people from the Green Tower will come to the palace again today. They should arrive around noon because of the missing vampire."
The two of them weren't with Maggie; they were there to help Maggie determine the timing of the Green Tower magician's actions.
Thank you.
Maggie straightened up slightly. She would always thank them both sincerely. Without Little Ghost and Roy, heaven knows how many times more troublesome her mission would have been.
"You're such a strange person. As the Holy Maiden of Light, you only need to summon someone from the Green Shade Tower if you want to see them. Why do you have to create some kind of coincidence? Anyone who didn't know better would think you were trying to find love."
The little ghost remembered what Maggie had said that morning and couldn't help but complain.
"Humans are very suspicious creatures. They will be suspicious of information that is easily handed to them. Only information that is obtained by chance will make them believe it without question."
Maggie smiled noncommittally, her tone enigmatic.
"...Indeed, the Elemental King was right to forbid elemental spirits from contacting humans."
The little ghosts always believed that whatever their king did was right, like a fan who firmly supports their idol's decisions.
However, it's hard to say that the Elemental King was wrong. If Maggie were the Elemental King, she might also refuse to let her people associate with humans.
Maggie thought sadly.
...
In the magic training ground, Maggie appeared even more sacred under the sunlight, her staff gleaming, her entire being exuding holiness and nobility.
Not far away, the master of ceremonies, Mandel, was leading the magicians from the Green Tower into the palace. As the group passed the magic training ground, they inevitably saw Maggie practicing magic.
"Good day, Your Highness."
Mandel was somewhat surprised when he saw Maggie. After hesitating for a moment, he stopped and respectfully greeted Maggie in the training field.
Maggie slowly turned around, her gaze first sweeping over the three magicians from the Green Tower behind Mandel before she gracefully nodded in response.
"What brings you here, Your Excellency, Master of Ceremonies?"
She slowly put away her staff and walked out along the path in the training ground, her eyes questioning.
"Oh, by the way, Your Highness, you probably don't know yet, but the vampire who attacked you has encountered some trouble and is currently..."
Mandel had always had a good impression of Maggie and subconsciously wanted to report the truth to her, but halfway through his sentence, he suddenly realized that there were other forces behind him, and he stopped talking with an embarrassed expression.
Before Maggie could voice her doubts, the people from the Green Tower spoke up.
"I am very sorry, Your Highness. Due to our negligence, the murderous vampire has escaped. We are now doing our best to capture him and will definitely give you an explanation."
The young mage at the head of the group apologized to Maggie with a respectful but not servile attitude.
"I guarantee, in my honor as the chief mage of the Green Tower headquarters, that Servis Burwin will bring the murderer to justice for you."
Maggie's heart stirred slightly. She hadn't expected that the person who came this time would be such an important supporting character. Burvin certainly deserved the title of chief. He was a high-level mage with strength comparable to an archbishop, but he was only thirty-four years old this year.
“I didn’t mean to blame you, there’s no need to be so serious.”
Maggie spoke gently, her expression showing forgiveness.
Holding onto this issue now will only increase people's dislike for her. It's easier to win favor by being more tolerant and magnanimous. Anyway, Lilia will most likely die at the hands of the old monster.
And that traitor.
Maggie thought casually.
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