Chapter 2, Escape

The warriors unleashed their lethal energy, turning entire swathes of the demon race into piles of charred remains

After receiving the crossbow and arrows handed down by Ximite, Count Borobor lifted Ximite down from the top of the carriage and threw him into the carriage. He did not wish to give this adventurous little fellow an opportunity to showcase himself at such a critical moment, as that would be an exceedingly foolish thing to do

"By the way, how are you all getting along with the packing?" Count Sefulibe shifted the conversation to this topic of common interest, clearly hoping for a pleasant journey

Only by extending one's head out of the window can one see the narrow strip of sky above, faintly revealing the starlight. It is surely this line of the horizon that enables Waker to find the path forward

He is a hero, a hero who fights against the demon race, much like the heroes from ancient legends that bards often recite.

After a while, Vakeri also got down from the carriage and sat down at a distance on the outermost tree stump.

"Sardinia, how do you plan to escape?" asked Count Borob.

The Viscount of Cysail is also not here; perhaps he has gone to replace one of the coachmen who has toiled all night.

Most of them will return here, but there are also some who may never set foot on this land again

Understood, my lord. Vakeri's voice trembled slightly, but the series of mishaps ahead forced him to slow down.

The coachman, who was hurrying, clearly noticed the pile of bonfires and gradually slowed down his pace

The sunlight illuminated the sky, rendering it a pure white.

Ximi Te lowered his head, fully aware that this was the best way to cope with the situation at present

"Vacre, do not panic, do not rush too quickly," instructed Count Borob.

Murphy is his closest companion here, as only the two of them are of a similar age

In the darkness of night, who knows if a small tree will grow by the roadside

Just now, when observing from the ground, one could only perceive this colossal object as moving slowly. However, when it reached directly overhead, he truly realized that the speed of the demon race's spaceship was not much slower than that of a horse-drawn carriage

The carriage continued to travel along the main road in the forest, with the trees on both sides swiftly receding behind it

The little one miraculously survived, and it is unclear whether it was due to being stunned or simply not realizing that he had encountered the most tragic event in the world; remarkably, he did not cry out.

"Is it the great invasion of the demon clan?" Simit whispered.

"Do you have any suggestions?" asked Count Boro.

Simit stepped out of the darkness and sat down on a tree stump by the campfire

The road was in complete chaos, with carriages crowded together, as everyone sought to leave this scene of slaughter as quickly as possible

At this moment, Count Borro had already prepared the weapon in his hand, aiming the crossbow out the window, waiting for the demon clan to launch another attack

Upon waking up, Ximit looked around.

Although my aunt is also striving hard, without the support of my uncle, she would likely be unable to sustain herself.

The mournful cries and the frenzied screams coming from behind compelled those who were fleeing to uncontrollably lash out with their whips at the horses pulling the carts

Oh, it is a very complex task. I have heard that doing such work requires special talents and a keen grasp of numbers. I, for one, cannot manage it; I find even simple calculations to be a hassle.

Suddenly, a demon jumped down from the sky, but it did not land next to the carriage of Ximit and the others; instead, it struck the carriage behind them.

"There is no need to go to such trouble; I am not accurate with the crossbow," said Viscount Sisei, slightly embarrassed.

The forest is enveloped in tranquility, interrupted only by the hurried sound of hooves and the occasional crack of a whip.

"What kind of work do you do at Serens? Could you tell us?" asked Count Borob.

The demon race is completely devoid of any hair, with no eyebrows or eyelashes present, and that bald head has not a single hair.

Two servants sat in the driver's seat, one tightly gripping the reins, controlling the direction of the carriage, while the other driver held a long whip, occasionally shouting to urge the horses to run as fast as possible

The demon race, flying in their spacecraft through the sky, is not constrained by the terrain. For them, traversing this vast forest is an exceedingly simple task.

"Lord Labelle, it is a pleasure to meet you. We would like to ask you an important question: are there any fortunate survivors behind you?" Sardinia inquired

You know, many prominent figures spent their childhood in church academies and monasteries. Father now deeply regrets not having allowed little Murphy to receive a formal education earlier. Although both Father and I love little Murphy very much, we are unable to provide any beneficial assistance for his life.

Upon hearing her say this, Ximitte grew even more disliking of this lady; however, he would never show it on his face, as that would invite severe punishment

However, Simit is quite fond of the Countess's younger brother

The oil lamp that had been lit all night has long since extinguished, yet the strong smell of lamp oil still lingers in the carriage

Having learned from the lessons of the day, he was well aware of where the vital points were for these remarkably resilient creatures.

A pleasant journey must begin with a delightful start

These individuals, who are clearly beyond hope of escape, are confined within a carriage that resembles a cage. Their hearts must be filled with a fear of death and a despair for survival. Although they do not experience physical pain, the despair and fear are consuming their souls

After a while, a person walked over from the carriage, their aged face revealing sadness and anger

In this pitch-black forest, this pile of bonfire is so glaring

Only a circle of people, approximately six or seven, could be seen gathered around the campfire

What surprised him was that the demon clan, whether because they did not wish to incur further losses on their side or because they believed that those helplessly awaiting death were a better target for attack, did not launch another assault on Count Borobor's carriage

The slightly aged woman comforted the one who had just endured hardships and had not yet recovered from the shock

In the forest, life in Aolmai is indeed extremely joyful; he could not imagine going to the oppressive Gurilkov without freedom

Once the arrangements were settled, everyone immediately got to work. The servants were summoned, and since the idea was proposed by Sardinia, it was naturally he who gave the orders

Now, he has actually abandoned her

These indigo creatures, with each swing of their arms, can seize a living life, the screams echoing in succession in the ears, especially from the crowding mass of carriages

Mitty leaped onto the driver's seat.

What reassured Ximit was that the driver was the head servant of his uncle's family

The exchange office can know the exchange rates of each country at least three days earlier than those merchants. Viscount Xisai Liuzi is quite frank about his work

Sitting in the carriage, Smith could only rely on his senses to know that the carriage had just crossed a hill and turned onto a fork in the road

"I am here accompanying my wife for hunting," said Viscount Sisei, feeling somewhat embarrassed

The luggage was quickly gathered onto the carriages of Count Borobor and Viscount Leibel

"As soon as the message reaches the capital, His Majesty will surely dispatch the Paladin and mages to come here. Currently, the number of demons appearing is still not very large, and the entire demon race has not fully entered the revival phase. The Paladins will definitely be able to completely eliminate these demons." Count Borro's words were, in fact, something he himself did not truly believe.

Like all sentimental women, the aunt covered her face with her left hand, but Ximi Te clearly saw tears falling from the edge of her palm

What surprised Ximit was that his uncle suddenly pushed open the car door and jumped out. He immediately helped the lady, who was unable to stand upright due to shock and sorrow, and quickly carried her back to the car. Following that, he ran once more to the side of the tilted carriage.

The sound of the scream filled Count Borob's heart with righteous indignation, and he leaned out of the carriage to shoot an arrow at the demon.

As soon as the infant left the embrace of his father, he began to cry, but at that moment, no one was in the mood to attend to him

However, the increase in speed does not provide any benefit for escaping this place. Due to the excessive speed, incidents of the carriage losing balance and overturning occurred one after another in front of Ximit and the others

After all, he himself was once a fourteen-year-old boy and had beautiful memories with his close maid

Suddenly, a carriage drove straight towards them

What made him feel angry was Little Murphy grinning at him with ill intentions.

I want to return to Serens, where I work," replied Viscount Sisei.

Although Count Borobor had such thoughts in his mind, he would never say this to Ximit. What he just said was originally just a way to deceive children

Mitters only saw a carriage following them from behind

The Count of Borobor clearly discerned something from the expression of Ximit.

Suddenly, there was another piercing scream, and then people began to panic blindly. Some rushed into the houses, some ran towards the carriages, and others intended to flee into the forest

The carriage began to move, but as it traveled along the hillside, it faced a significant risk of overturning. Count Boro directed his wife and the young Smit to lean towards one side of the carriage to balance the cabin, which had clearly become tilted.

The edge of the circle is always adorned with special patterns, and all of this does not appear to be a product of nature

The carriage traveled steadily along the main road, while in the distance behind, the sounds of screams still echoed. Those fortunate enough to escape from this horrific scene of slaughter were indeed very few

Then we can only take a risk once, be careful not to have an accident, the Count of Borro instructed

"Sardinia, is that you? I am very glad to see that you are safe and sound." The joyful voice of the uncle dispelled the other party's concerns

Although the uncle stands on the same side in terms of cognition, this weak individual always yields to the authority of the aunt, choosing to betray himself each time

However, the people behind me were intercepted by those demons..." The old man said this and suddenly knelt down on the ground, weeping: "Among them were my son and daughter-in-law, as well as their unborn child.

In fact, the daughter who had hurried over was already taking care of Viscount Labelle, but this young lady herself was also immersed in the sorrow of losing her loved ones

Simit once again directed his attention to the world outside the window, which was clearly some distance away from Almay.

Aunt's complexion has finally become somewhat rosy, and the mental state of the Countess of Westside is also quite good; she even feels inclined to appreciate the scenery outside the window

All that could be heard was a "crack" sound, as the front left wheel of the cart flew off, and immediately after, the cart toppled over onto the hillside, with the axle plowing a deep and wide furrow into the soft grass.

When the carriage had just descended a slope and had not traveled far, Simit felt that Wackley had stopped the carriage

"Afterwards? I want to return to my hometown, Chiusulun County, Viscount Xisailiu, what about you?" Sardinia asked.

The fatal crossbow bolt penetrated the back of the demon's head, its immense power even propelling the demon's body backward.

This place was originally intended as a resting spot for travelers, which is why it is surrounded by a circle of tree stumps.

However, the demon clan absolutely did not anticipate that what awaited them was another exceptionally powerful arrow.

Will we ultimately be able to survive? During the last invasion by the demon race, one-third of the human population on the continent perished, and over twenty nations were destroyed. The powerful Aelres Empire, with a history of fifteen hundred years, was brought to an end because of this demon invasion. Can we escape this calamity?

Just as Waker was answering, not far ahead, another cart was clearly on the verge of overturning.

The uncle has long since disappeared, and it is evident that he has gone to take over the shift from Waker.

Standing beside the Earl of Selwyn is his young wife

The creature rolled down from the sky and fell to the ground, lying motionless.

An increasing number of carriages are ascending the slope, and it is evident that most people have realized that it is impossible to pass through the main road

Ximit walked towards his family's villa, claiming he was going to bid farewell to Count Hammober. After returning, he would have to endure a month-long house arrest

The demon race was eliminated by Ximi Te, which also revealed one of their weaknesses to us. If they jump down from the air, sniping them while they are in mid-air inflicts fatal damage on them

The flames illuminated the dim sky, as if the heavens and the earth were mourning and weeping for this brutal battle

Like the creatures in the forest, the demon race does not wear clothing

The only river flowing through Aolmai is the Aolmais River. According to legend, Aolmais is the wife of Aolmai. Originally, Aolmai was a barren desert devoid of any vegetation. Aolmai deceived one of the daughters of the sea god from the distant south.

The indigo face of the demon race lingered in Mit's mind, refusing to fade away

A bonfire burns atop the distant hills, serving as a lament for the fallen knights

The indigo skin is adorned with concentric black patterns, the origins of which remain uncertain—whether they are natural or tattoos. These patterns are highly regular, consisting either of intersecting straight lines within an independent circle or circles nested within one another.

I just do not know what those demon clans are. Are they parasites or rebellious offspring with a defiant nature

Since the one who needs care the most among everyone is Viscount Leibel, Sardin and his wife took a seat in the last carriage

However, this distinction will soon be completely erased, as they have already fallen into the hands of the demon clan

"Viscount of Westside, it is truly wonderful that both you and your lady are well." The joy in the uncle's tone was evidently much stronger than that of the Viscount of Westside

Count Borro adjusted the oil lamp to its lowest setting and then leaned back in his chair, falling into a deep sleep

After Sardin stopped the cart and discussed with the people behind, everyone drove the cart towards the riverbank

Simit was awakened by the fresh morning breeze, not knowing who had opened the window of the carriage

Everyone looked around, trying to find the person who had screamed

Having crossed the final hill, the carriage drove onto the flat road

Under the dim moonlight, the carriage slightly slowed its pace, yet continued to move forward

Everyone, including Ximit, is fully aware that the target of those demon ships is precisely the Trevien they are about to head towards

"Count Boro, I am glad to know that your family is safe." A young man in his twenties, standing beside Sardinia, greeted Count Boro

Apart from its color, its appearance is no different from that of a human. If one must point out a difference, it is that the demon race has sharp teeth, much like the ferocious beasts found in the forest

His cries were so sorrowful that they even caused the Lady of the Viscount of Cysay to weep softly.

Simit was even willing to switch to the second carriage that the Sardinians originally occupied, although this carriage had now become a place for those servants to gather and rest

The demon raised its hand and delivered a sweeping blow, shattering the thick, sturdy cart made of hard cedar wood into flying splinters, accompanied by the sound of anguished cries.

If all of this were taking place on flat ground, the heavy crossbow in Simit’s hands would clearly not inflict much damage on that demon race

Although these black dots appear to move slowly, there are no terrain obstacles in the air, and the straight flight path saves them a great deal of time

Everyone could clearly hear a piercing wail of anguish

At last, there was light in the carriage. Wackley obtained flint from other drivers, and a blazing torch was lit at the front of the wagon, illuminating the path ahead and also guiding the wagons behind.

This left Ximit feeling quite incredulous. Whether in books or in legends, the demon race is depicted as highly intelligent beings. However, why do they not wear clothing like humans do

"Oh, it's hard to imagine, Ximi Te is definitely a hero; he has at least avenged a little for those unfortunate victims," said Sadin in surprise. However, the exaggerated tone in his voice made Ximi Te somewhat displeased, as it felt to him like he was being treated as a child.

Let Xiaoximi and Lingdi come here together. We are discussing how to escape from those damned demon clans. Traveling at night is not easy. That person pulled Count Borob over and said

Although the demon clan has been eradicated and the crisis has passed, most of the nobles residing here plan to leave for a period of time.

Viscount Saisli brought along two servants, and my servant Marco and I took turns driving, allowing us to progress both day and night. Our wives and children were gathered in the few vehicles behind, while the front wagon was left empty for scouting purposes. The wagon of Viscount Saisli was the lightest, and in the event of a rollover, it could be righted by just two people. This was the idea that Sardinia had already been contemplating.

Although they escaped from death, the atmosphere in the carriage did not become any lighter. Lady Ilve had ceased her sorrowful weeping; she was evidently exhausted from extreme fright, compounded by fear and grief, having depleted a significant amount of her strength

In a certain sense, the people living on this land are, in fact, the children of Almay and Almayis.

The immense shock of seeing the demon race for the first time left Ximi Te's mind in a state of unrest for a long time

"In addition to the beach, there are also mountains. The scenery of the mountains in our area is equally beautiful, where you can enjoy both the sunrise in the mountains and the sunrise by the sea, two distinctly different views," said Viscount Xisai with an emotional tone.

Moreover, his remarkable achievements are tangible; he personally killed a member of the demon race

In addition to the bustling servants, the surroundings were filled with knights walking about, sent by Count Hamor to protect the nobles

The Viscount and Viscountess de Sais are seated in a carriage with their companions.

The coachman who was driving was thrown far away, and when he landed, Simit could even hear the sound of his bones breaking and shattering.

I grew up in a church school, and I have never been particularly interested in harming those small creatures. However, my wife was raised by her uncle, who was an avid hunter during his lifetime. My wife inherited this hobby from her guardian

The blood flowing on the ground made it equally difficult for him to discern whether it was left by the demon clan or by the fallen knights.

The agile figure of the warrior swiftly navigated among the demon clan, protecting his companions while cleaving the demons in two.

Ximi Te clearly did not exceed his uncle's expectations; he excitedly envisioned in his mind a scene of human wizards and paladins joining forces to eliminate the demon race

And now, it is evident that the one who can no longer smile is none other than Little Murphy himself

These words were undoubtedly a tremendous shock to the fragile woman. Her aunt could not help but tremble all over, crying out loud. For someone who had just experienced such a nightmarish slaughter, these words were equivalent to a clear indication that she had not yet awakened from the nightmare, and that even more terrifying nightmares lay ahead. How could this not evoke feelings of fear and sorrow in her

"Is your wife fond of hunting?" Simi asked.

"This trip to the capital is intended to broaden Murphy's horizons, while also allowing him to meet some friends from high society who are of similar status, standing, and age," said the countess.

Apart from Trailven, there are indeed other roads leading to one's homeland; however, at present, no one can guarantee that the path ahead is safe

Mit suddenly realized that he was the only man in the car. He tightened his grip on the heavy crossbow and once again strung the bow. For safety's sake, he did not place the arrow in the notch of the crossbow, but preparing the arrow for shooting would not take much time.

"Oh, a nice place; the beach there is famous nationwide," said Sardinia with a smile

Count Boro did not dare to let his guard down; he still aimed the crossbow out the window

The sun has already risen, but it has not yet appeared in people's sight

Madam Ilvev fell into Lingdi's arms and fell into a deep sleep

Just as everyone was speaking with great enthusiasm, suddenly, out of nowhere, a piercing scream echoed.

"There is another carriage, but whether there are any fortunate survivors behind it is hard to say, because the demons that descended from that spaceship almost sent our family straight to hell," said Count Borro.

Although no second demon race has been found nearby, panic has already spread without a trace. The greater role of these knights is clearly to provide spiritual peace to the people living here

I manage investments in Serenth for His Majesty the King, specifically exchanging currency for those foreign merchants," said Viscount Siseleo.

Let us go and take a look, since we are all acquainted and have fortunately escaped together. If we can travel together, it would be good to look out for one another. With that, Count Borro opened the car door and stepped out

This sudden strange phenomenon does not instill fear in people; rather, the reason for their panic lies in the fact that beneath these spheres hang a dozen or so terrifying creatures, similar to the slain demon, in a deep indigo color.

Sitting quietly inside the carriage, no one made a sound

Usually, Little Murphy is very obedient to his commands, which gives Ximi Te a great sense of pride

What permeates this world is certainly not humanity, but rather these indigo creatures

That is true hell, for those who are trapped inside are people without hope, without a tomorrow, merely one is alive while the other is not

A good idea, the luggage can also be moved to the back, making it a bit more convenient

At this moment and in this place, he felt as if he were the protector of everyone.

These people scream in despair, suffering in fear

Perhaps, Symmetra is not as young as they imagine, and is no longer a child

The dim torch, in the depths of this dark forest, appears so bright. The first carriage at hetushu.com is equipped with five or six torches, illuminating the path ahead

In the arms of Count Ilver, holding his baby who has just turned five months old

Although this is an unavoidable situation, and he indeed feels helpless, Mit's heart is filled with deep remorse and pain

This was originally not related to Mith's affairs, but since Mith believed he had successfully killed a demon, he felt more qualified to participate in the discussion than anyone else except for his uncle. Therefore, he also joined in.

Unable to withstand the violent impact, the delicate and fragile trailer axle broke, and the four spirited horses that had been galloping with the cart bolted away like wild horses that had broken free.

Sardinia and Count Borromeo naturally understood that they could not speak carelessly in front of this elder

Ximi Te also felt drowsy; after loosening the bowstring of the crossbow, he lay down at the window and fell asleep

I hope it is not the case, but unfortunately, from the current situation, it is indeed an invasion by the demon clan. Count Bolo's tone was somber

Those who still held a glimmer of hope hurriedly fled in their horse-drawn carriages, all eager to escape this terrifying scene of slaughter

The mournful howls and desperate moans drowned out the voices of the terrified women

The sound of water signifies that the river is not far from here. Indeed, before the sun has reached its zenith, the elegantly tranquil town of Olmes has appeared before everyone's eyes

"Is it still possible to pass on the avenue?" the anxious uncle inquired about the situation.

The infant continued to emit ear-piercing cries, as he was not yet rational enough to understand how to control his emotions

Simit can only sit there, enduring the meaningless noises emitted by the small baby

As they were speaking, the sound of hooves approached from a distance

"Xue Na will be fine," the uncle comforted, but seeing his expression, Ximitte knew this was insincere

At this critical moment, no one will concern themselves with who is driving for whom; dignity and respect are far less important than survival

Surrounded by forests, the movement of troops around Aolmai is exceptionally difficult. To get here from the nearest Traivein Fortress, one must take a long detour, and even traveling by carriage takes a full three days.

We are already prepared. In any case, when autumn arrives, if we do not discover any traces of the demon clan, we will return. Therefore, there is no need to take many things with us. What about you?

Count Boro did not care whether that demon had died or not; he pressed his foot against the foot ring in front of the heavy crossbow, using both hands to pull back the bowstring and re-cock the crossbow

The inhuman screams sent a shiver through Ximit.

Sardinia pulled Count Borobor aside, and naturally, Viscount Siseiliu was also a part of the discussion regarding the escape plan

The Viscount of Cysay raised the crossbow bolt in his hand once again, clearly a person of caution and prudence

Without the support of a large contingent, His Majesty the King would never dispatch the extremely valuable Temple Knights and mages to battle

Even if Winston does not speak to himself, at least he would not be as dull and oppressive as he is now

Although Xiaoximi Te believed that she had not taken any adventurous actions, her aunt's anger required no justification, as her aunt's understanding of adventure was clearly the complete opposite of her own

"The unnecessary decorations on my car can also be removed. The luggage rack on top, along with that metal cage, adds some weight. Disposing of them would make it much lighter," remarked Viscount Sisei.

"That demon clan lost its balance and fell to the ground, dying instantly," said Count Borob.

The sorcerer cast various mysterious and wondrous spells in the air, causing those demon clans who still resisted to completely lose their power

"Winston, how did you kill the two demons?" Sardin asked

Xiao Ximit could never forget that the sensation he felt when he touched the deceased demon was remarkably similar to the feeling of touching his own skin

However, there is no pattern on any animal that is exactly the same as that of this demon clan

If armor and weapons are added, these extremely resilient creatures have no reason to be defeated by humans

However, now is not the time to consider such matters; Count Borro devoted all his thoughts to how to lead his family to safety from this terrible catastrophe

The guardian on the other side is the system Mit.

However, the situation is completely different when falling from the sky; the arrow pierced through the demon's calf, causing this terrifying creature to lose its balance

Simit peered out of the window, sorrowfully watching Xue Na, who was gradually falling behind the carriage, and saw her collapse to the ground, her face filled with a look of longing

Everyone remained silent

Without waiting for her husband to speak, the countess said, "This year we may not return here, because my father intends to send young Murphy to Gurilkov in the autumn. He, like me, does not wish for young Murphy to become a reckless and unruly child. Young Murphy will receive two years of clerical education at the San Siro monastery. Although young Murphy will never become a priest, these two years will benefit him immensely for the rest of his life.

The rhythmic sound of hooves in the early morning startled flocks of birds, clearly these small creatures had not anticipated that someone would disturb them so early

Those who have fortunately escaped this calamity are once again facing the terrifying threat of the demon race

If only Aormai had the Templar Knights, sighed Simit.

The carriage continued to move, with a woman on board weeping uncontrollably and an infant also crying out loudly.

"It is Xue Na, can we stop to let her get on the carriage?" asked Smith.

While walking and conversing, four individuals climbed a small hill. Originally, according to their plan, they should have set off long ago. However, due to their lively discussion and the fact that they had already traveled a considerable distance from Aolmai, the three of them ultimately decided to rest for another half hour, allowing the horses to regain their strength, so that they could make a dash to Trevien.

The wizard used magical powers to teleport a large group of paladins to Olmae

Indeed, the church can undoubtedly educate young Murphy to become a scholar filled with wisdom and culture; however, this alone is not sufficient. Some individuals who emerge from church schools may possess a wealth of knowledge, yet they often appear as unsophisticated individuals who have never experienced the world.

The usually silent forest path was suddenly filled with the sound of hurried hoofbeats, as the wheels swiftly rolled over the fertile black soil

Including Ximit in the group of gentlemen, they walked downstream along the Aolmaisi River

The old man twitched his face twice, then said: "There are none left, all dead, it is impossible for anyone to escape. I managed to survive, and I must thank Count Borobor; it should be you who killed those two demons."

Although everyone is eager to continue their journey, it is essential for all humans to take a rest, and additionally, the horses pulling the carts also require water.

Gazing at the dark, locust-like demon ships and watching the demon army sweep past the treetops, advancing straight ahead without pause, Ximitte finally understood why that once glorious and magnificent ancient civilization had been destroyed at the hands of these demons

One person lowered the weapon in his hand, while simultaneously extending a hand to lower the crossbow that another person beside him was pointing in his direction

"Have you followed Count Hamor's suggestion to correct the troublesome habits of little Ximi Te using special methods?" said the young and delicate Countess.

Once you leave the forest path, the trees become dense, and the sky is shrouded by a thick canopy of branches and leaves, leaving almost no gaps visible.

The view outside the window has become invisible, surrounded by complete darkness. The towering trees on both sides completely block the light

My wife and I believe that maintaining good health and strength is the most important thing when preparing for a long journey. Just as Ximi Te thought, his uncle came to his rescue.

The flames resembled four pearls in a necklace, spaced at fixed intervals, racing forward along the dark forest path.

Having just escaped from a crisis, Smith certainly does not wish to lose his life in such a confused manner in this place

Winston, I am truly delighted to see that you have safely escaped. The man stepped forward and embraced Count Borob.

Other carriages followed closely behind them, while the flames ahead served as a guiding mark for their progress, eliminating the need to laboriously search for a path through the vast forest; those carriages moved quite swiftly.

Suddenly, the car door was flung open, and from the shattered carriage, a woman, trembling with fear and crying helplessly, struggled to crawl out

Every panicked individual looks up towards the distance, as if there were some terrifying sight there

Although the battle during the day had already demonstrated that heavy crossbow bolts were ineffective against the particularly resilient demon race, it is always good to have a weapon for self-defense

Even though they lack the sense of shame or moral consciousness that humans possess due to differing perspectives, keeping warm is still beneficial for these beings, who fear the cold far less than humans do. If they were to wear clothing, the range of activities for these demonic beings would undoubtedly extend much further

The ladies gathered together, making some adjustments that were not convenient with the gentlemen present

"Why have you come to Almay?" Simit asked

The demon clan jumped down from mid-air

"Master, please get in the car quickly, or we will be late," shouted the loyal servant.

Although gradually fading away, Ximit could no longer see Xue Na's figure, yet he could feel her resentment and sorrow

The Count of Borro took the baby into his arms, then turned around and, holding tightly to Ximi Te, returned to the car

The wind that swept in through the window drew out the stale air from inside the carriage, replacing it with fresh air infused with the scents of grass and cedar.

Ximi Te felt his body lurch forward, clearly because Wakelili had urgently braked the carriage to avoid colliding with that cart

Only the Countess Ilver remained immersed in sorrow, but seeing her tenderly embrace the infant, at least Simi was somewhat reassured that this woman, who had just lost her husband, would not act foolishly.

"What happened after arriving at Trevien?" asked Count Borro.

The carriage was parked under the large tree, the servants unfastened the harnesses, and led the horses downstream to drink water

However, when the four individuals climbed the hill and gazed into the distance, the sight before them left them astonished. They saw numerous black dots in the sky above the distant forest, moving southeast while brushing against the tops of the trees.

Count Borobor cast a fierce glare at Ximit. In his view, young Ximit indeed had a knack for causing trouble at times. At this moment, what his wife needed most was comfort, not intimidation

Although the distance is too great to clearly see the exact number of the demon race's spaceships, they at least know one thing: the road to Treliven has been cut off

The carriage moves forward slowly, the lights flickering

Being in the air, it had no room to evade and could only use its shins to block

Because the cries of anguish have already sounded behind them

Fortunately, beside this young lady, there is the wife of Sardinia taking care of her

Regarding this punishment, Smith did not care much, as traveling to his aunt's hometown of Constant County would take at least one month

Do you still have a heavy crossbow in your possession? The ones I use with Viscount Sisei are all lightweight ones

The interior of the carriage was equally pitch black, with only the faint yet heavy sound of breathing and intermittent sobs audible.

In fact, the hunting equipment in my home is all inherited from that uncle of mine," explained Lord Viscount Sisei, who, clearly proud of the education he received since childhood, spoke without a hint of embarrassment.

And the other hand of the uncle embraced the waist of the aunt

"My lord, it seems we have no choice; we can only take the risk of going around the hillside," replied Wakerly, his tone filled with concern

As Mitke approached the window, he saw his personal maid, Xue Na, running frantically behind the carriage.

Rest assured, we already know that those demons fear the cold the most, and we are also aware that their heads are their fatal weakness. Simit, do not forget that the Aelres Empire used short swords and spears to combat these demons, and now even you can kill demons with a heavy crossbow. Count Bolo said this to comfort his wife

Through the broken window frame, Smith witnessed a tragic scene

As Mitte took advantage of the moment when his aunt was busy helping Countess Ilverby into the carriage, he swiftly slipped out of the carriage and made his way to his uncle's side

The uncle originally intended to pull him down, but upon seeing Ximi Te taking down the heavy crossbow he usually used from the luggage rack, he instinctively nodded.

"Winston, do you know that there are others escaping behind you?" Sardin inquired

At that moment, Smith found it difficult to adjust to the blinding brightness before him; it took quite a while for his vision to return to normal

It is evident that he does not realize that this is not the time for him to showcase his knowledge

Although no one knows whether the demon race piloting the spacecraft can catch up to them, putting some distance between themselves and that horrific slaughterhouse has somewhat improved the expressions of the ladies in the vehicle

Although Ximit is bold, he does not dare to extend his head out of the window for an extended period of time

Among the nine spheres, seven have not yet approached here and are slowly drifting over, but the other two are already very close, with one having stopped at the edge of the forest

Winston, it seems we can consider how to escape. Sardin signaled to his wife to carefully look after the elderly Viscount Leibel

The sincerity of Viscount Sisei has garnered considerable goodwill from others, and the four individuals became increasingly animated in their conversation

"I just told you that one was shot down by Symit in mid-air, and the other was hit in the head by me. For those monsters, the head is the only vital spot that can be lethal, and it is best to use a crossbow for shooting, as the life force of those demon creatures is extremely resilient," explained Count Borob.

Upon hearing the words of this gentleman viscount, everyone immediately developed a favorable impression of him. This viscount, who had little interaction with the others, turned out to be a kind and generous individual

The punishment imposed by the uncle is primarily intended to provide relief to the aunt

Count Ilverby was clearly sitting on the tilted side, with one half of his face still relatively intact, while the other half had been completely stripped of its skin, revealing blood-red muscle mixed with dirt and a bit of grass, presenting a truly horrifying sight

Because of the recent terrifying incident, everyone's nerves were tightly strung, and the sound of that scream left everyone trembling with fear

At our current pace, we can reach Trevien by tonight, and we will travel through the night, thus arriving a full day ahead of schedule. Sardinia seems to appear somewhat more relaxed.

Ximit stepped forward and greeted each person. Now he had to appear refined and well-behaved. This was something Ximit had already concluded with certainty.

The servants hurriedly prepared the luggage, with dozens of carriages lined up neatly along the avenue

This is not an easy task, as a demon spaceship slowly floated above the heads of the crowd

Due to the earlier delay, the demon race's spaceship has already arrived above them, but the series of mishaps has made Vakeri hesitant to drive the carriage too quickly

The sound of overturned vehicles was incessant along the way, mingling with the tragic cries, which made one feel even more horrified.

Simit listened to the endless words of the countess, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth as he glared at the little Murphy, who had been mocking him.

The Earl of Sefulibe and his family will be companions on their journey, as they are heading to the capital, thus they will travel together for at least two-thirds of the distance

Ximitte turned his head towards the window, striving to focus his attention on the scenery outside.

After enduring a series of setbacks throughout the day, Lingdi's nerves, already on the brink of tolerance, could no longer withstand it, and she began to cry silently.

Even when faced with those snoring, soundly sleeping servants, it is still preferable to confronting these women, who are weighed down by a profound sadness.

The person he inquired about was undoubtedly his uncle, as his aunt and that countess could absolutely not know the answer, and even if that little baby understood what was going on, he would have no way to express it

As for Viscount Labelle, what is most important for him now is to vent his feelings properly; keeping sadness bottled up inside is not a good thing

There is still one more. Once Viscount Leibel calms down, it would be possible to ask him, as Viscount Leibel also enjoys using a crossbow said Count Boro

The enormous shadow cast by the spaceship floating in the sky undoubtedly resembled the gradually opening gates of hell for the panicked fleeing individuals

Mit has seemingly witnessed this exciting scene, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth

Indeed, there is a pile of bonfires in the distance

The night gradually darkened, and the road ahead became somewhat unclear, yet Waker did not dare to pause for even a moment

We are waiting for those who will escape later, planning to gather everyone together to flee. The more people we have, the greater our strength. At this moment, the strength of any individual is invaluable, " said Sardin, patting Count Borob's shoulder.

What a terrifying creature it is, no wonder it is referred to as one of humanity's greatest nightmares

Simit recognized her as Countess Ilver.

After landing, these terrifying creatures scattered in all directions

Ximit observed her eyes moving in accordance with the changing scenery, clearly not in a state of absent-mindedness or dazedness

However, his breakup with the maid occurred after he had grown up and understood what true love is, as well as what commitment to love entails. Therefore, he never felt any guilt in his heart. Nevertheless, Count Borobor was well aware that Ximit's heart was not at ease.

Mit felt that the atmosphere was utterly terrifying; if possible, he would very much like to climb to the top of the carriage and drive the horses alongside Uncle Winston.

In the darkness, the aunt could not possibly restrain her movements, and Ximitte quietly descended from the carriage.

Count Boro and Ximit had no time to mourn for the deceased, as both of them tightly gripped their crossbow bolts, gazing out the window together

"Oh, that was truly thrilling. How did you manage to escape?" Sardin asked curiously

This answer clearly exceeded everyone's expectations significantly

The demon clan, clad in deep indigo, leaped down one by one from the spaceship. These terrifying creatures landed on the ground, immediately causing a wave of panic. Several horse-drawn carriages collided with one another, their wheels flying off and rolling far away, while the carriages tumbled down the slope, ultimately turning into debris

Although Count Boro felt that Ximitte's probing into others' privacy was rather impolite, he was equally interested in knowing the answer to this matter, and thus did not intervene

Ximi Te himself had also hunted several lynxes and bobcats, and the villa was adorned with the skins of leopards and tigers (which were the proud achievements of his uncle)

"Vacre, has anything happened in front?" Count Borobor knocked on the partition at the front of the carriage and asked.

Count Morley, you flatter me. In reality, this job is quite tedious; one can perform it well simply by being honest. The reason I mentioned the need for a keen grasp of numbers is that experienced individuals can obtain substantial rewards from this job through legitimate means. One only needs to be familiar with the latest currency exchange rates of various countries, along with possessing a certain amount of foreign currency.

Little Ximite and his family could see nothing, as their view was obstructed by the house. Therefore, Little Ximite ran to the open space and gazed towards the direction that had caused panic among the crowd, where a terrifying scene unfolded before his eyes

A chorus of exclamations emerged from within the carriage

In the face of the sudden and lethal blow, the scene just witnessed replayed once more, but this time, it was the demon clan that found themselves at a loss.

The very young lady sitting next to the Viscount of Cysay nodded to Count Boro as a gesture of gratitude

Before he could notch the crossbow bolt and raise the crossbow to a position suitable for firing, another demon fell from the sky, seemingly intent on avenging its companion, and descended directly towards Count Borro's carriage

It is of no concern; there will be plenty of opportunities in the future to deal with this gloating fellow

"My lord, there are people ahead, seemingly another gentleman who just escaped. They have built a large bonfire, and it appears they have brought flint with them. I would like to go and borrow a piece or perhaps a torch, so that we can see the road while traveling. It is getting darker, and I fear that danger may arise." replied Wakerly

The Earl of Borro proposed further suggestions: "Two additional drivers can be assigned to the carriage of Viscount Saisai to scout the way, while the other carriages should light torches to ensure visibility of the vehicles ahead"

Before Ximit could clearly see how these demons were committing their slaughter, he felt someone tugging at his clothes, stumbling towards the carriage. Ximit tried his best to steady himself, only to find that it was his uncle who was pulling him.

Nine enormous oval-shaped spheres are floating in the air

You and your father are truly considerate; I assume your visit to the capital this time is not for an extended stay

Mr. Smith is well aware that the reason for the tears of this lady viscountess is exactly the same as that of his aunt, merely stemming from a woman's sympathy, and not because she has a relative who has suffered misfortune

From then on, this daughter of the sea god settled on the vast land of Aolmai, and life began to flourish and grow on the land of Aolmai. The numerous trees and the expansive forests are the offspring of Aolmai and Aolmais.

Those individuals, upon noticing the appearance of a stranger, reacted with vigilance and panic. Among them, two individuals raised their weapons, pointing them towards this side.

Without saying a word, the uncle opened the car door and shoved his wife inside

Waker drove the carriage down the road at full speed, now he just wanted to leave this terrifying place as soon as possible

Simit does not particularly like that countess, as she can be quite sharp-tongued at times. Only his aunt can tolerate such a person. Simit is well aware that his uncle also has a poor impression of that countess

In front of the porch, Smith saw his aunt and uncle standing together with Count Selwyn.

"Master, Master, do not abandon me." A familiar voice echoed from afar

He once solemnly promised Xue Na that he would always take care of her and cherish her

Uncertain of how much time had passed, the distant sound of flowing water could be heard