"Isn't Your Highness going back?"
Charles greeted Maggie as they entered the city gates, expecting her to return directly to the temple, but to his surprise, Maggie shook her head at him.
"I have one more place to go."
Maggie had previously obtained a key to an ancient site from Eve's father, which contained a drop of 'Night Blood.' She had promised to collect blood for Ulysses, the progenitor of vampires, and this was something she absolutely had to do.
"Then you?"
Charles hesitated. He was also a member of the temple and knew how strict the temple's rules were. Originally, it was fine if it only took a little time, but if it took too long, the priest would definitely have a problem with it.
The archbishop would also use this as a reason to attack Her Highness the Saint.
During this time, he had learned more or less about Maggie's situation, and considering everything Maggie had done for the border city, he was still very worried that Maggie would be punished for it when she returned.
"fine."
Maggie shook her head and subconsciously looked at Harun, only to see the Paladin Commander gazing at her with tender and affectionate eyes.
"..."
She quickly looked away; the knight commander could handle everything, there was no need to worry.
This was also the first step in building trust, as she and Harun had agreed upon.
It was Harlan's insistence that led Maggie to think it over and not refuse.
Anyway, if Harlan betrays her over such a trivial matter, then the cooperation can be terminated completely.
"Very well, I support all of Her Highness's decisions."
Charles had a determined look on his face, but Maggie knew he cared about her, so she didn't say anything more.
Maggie turned around, preparing to walk into the city, when she saw a mature woman with heterochromatic eyes (gold and silver) standing not far away, silently watching in her direction.
She paused, then turned to Charles and asked again.
"How is she?"
Maggie remembered that before she left, she had told Charles to find Labai a suitable job and to ensure her safety.
Now that we've seen it, we should at least show some concern for it.
Charles hesitated, glancing frequently at Rabai before finally speaking slowly.
"Hmm... Your Highness, as you know, she is deaf and mute. Most people in this border city are belligerent and don't tolerate idlers..."
He had seen Rabai being bullied by others several times, standing there motionless.
Although he stopped it in time, after a few times he realized that it was no use.
Although he could ensure that Rabaii had enough to eat and drink, he couldn't possibly monitor her condition every moment.
At first, people would avoid causing trouble for Rabai because of his status as a legion commander, but as time went on, the evil in people's hearts would slowly emerge.
Moreover, Rabai is mute, and even filing a complaint is a luxury for her, which is why Charles showed a hesitant expression.
"So, this place is actually not very suitable for her to live here. It's a mixed bag, and there are quite a few bad people here."
Charles briefly explained what had happened, which made Maggie frown.
Bullying will always exist, no matter when.
"I understand. Arrange for her to go with the paladins and nuns for now. Tell them it was my order and they cannot disobey it."
Maggie was worried because every time she picked up a baby, it was either a pitiful creature or a ticking time bomb.
This one is truly the most pitiful one now. Since she's been brought into this situation, we should take full responsibility for her.
Well... of course, part of it is because of her special identity. If the evidence is conclusive, she is the human form of the Earth God.
She definitely had to take charge, mainly because she didn't want to be held a grudge.
If that doesn't work, go to the temple and find her a job as a maid.
Once the plot reaches a certain point, the human host's identity will most likely be exposed. If the human host is deaf and mute, they won't be able to participate as the protagonist.
There must be some opportunity.
As for now, she doesn't have time to confirm whether she is a human or not; she's so busy that she wishes she could split herself in two.
Maggie glanced at Rabai from afar, then left the city wall without pausing, giving her instructions.
In the distance, Rabai watched Maggie's figure gradually disappear into the distance, silently lowering his eyes, lost in thought.
...
"Tsk tsk tsk, it must have been quite a hardship for you to become a saintess."
Ficklin circled around Maggie, occasionally clicking his tongue, shaking his head, and sighing, looking at Maggie as if she were some pitiful little thing.
"You don't need to emphasize that."
Maggie appeared expressionless, but in reality, her murderous intent was rising.
"What fun places should we go to? I'm telling you in advance, I won't go to places that are too cramped."
Ficklin rambled on and on, as if a hundred words were buzzing in my ear, his desire to share was terrifyingly strong.
"Then you can wait outside."
Maggie answered calmly.
Maggie was so bothered by the whole trip that she was almost numb. Everyone goes crazy eventually, as long as she's still alive, that's all that matters.
"No, that won't do. I still have to protect you!"
Ficklin thought for a moment, then shook his head so hard it was almost like he was going to shake it off. He wondered if it was a dragon's special talent, but he could turn his head 180 degrees without worrying about twisting it.
"..."
Maggie fell silent, choosing to ignore him and focus entirely on continuing on her journey.
Harlan looked thoughtfully at Ficklin and Maggie's retreating figures, then glanced at Nesser and Perkin, and suddenly raised an eyebrow, as if he had found something interesting.
The so-called ruins are actually not far from the border city, and they are not very big. They just happen to contain the 'Blood of the Night,' which is useful to Maggie, so Maggie asked for the key.
By the time the group found the entrance, it was already mostly dark.
The entrance was hidden in a hollow filled with rocks, and it was only after several people worked together to blast it open with magic that the gate was revealed.
Of course, the main characters in the original comic didn't put in that much effort at all.
From the second volume onward, ruins began to emerge one after another from the buried and broken ground, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
Not only did the main characters eat their fill, but the ordinary adventurers also returned with a bountiful harvest.
In the following period, the number of high-level mages and swordsmen increased dramatically as everyone consumed the treasures they had obtained from the ruins.
Maggie looked up at the sky, then at the ancient and heavy gate, searching her mind for the plot of this ruin.
This is the first ruin that the main characters open in the middle of the second volume after they have solved the undead teleportation array of the Kingdom of Saint-Nar.
The items inside weren't particularly valuable, but they were just enough for the main characters at that time to use.
According to the original work, the people standing at the entrance of the ruins should be Harlen, Perkin, and... well... a decadent, middle-aged version of Nesser and Shu.
However, now it's a group of five. There's no Xiu, but with the addition of her, a mortal, and Ficklin, the feeling is a bit complicated.
Maggie stepped forward, inserted the key into the hole in the door, and turned it forcefully to the right, making a clicking sound from inside the door.
The next second, the magic stored inside the gate was triggered, and the entire gate became semi-transparent.
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