Chapter 7: Joining the Queue

Walking beside Li Lin, Angela chuckled softly

Feeling the astonished gazes of the paladins around him, Li Lin remained silent, wearing a smile. In fact, he understood that although the charm spell could make people fond of him and cause them to believe every word he said without doubt, it was ultimately limited to personal use. Moreover, it was impossible to turn this group of paladins into his loyal supporters. Setting aside the issue of scope, the paladins' extraordinary magical resistance alone posed a significant obstacle.

That is certainly the case, my lord

However, although we are certain that it can make our exploration more convenient and safe, none of us understands what the text above actually means. We have also sought the counsel of those sorcerers, but they too are completely unaware of it

The people of the Magic Empire believe that wasting time on walking is undesirable; however, relying entirely on magic is merely a path of evil. Therefore, they only employ half of the magical techniques. The characters here indicate that there is merely a portal leading to other locations. The road you refer to behind is simply another path that teleports to this location

Duncan is very candid about this, seemingly having nothing to hide

Moreover, these individuals appear quite formidable and possess considerable value that can be leveraged

Dear Knight Duncan, may I have a moment to speak with you

On behalf of the entire team, I welcome your arrival, Mr. Li Lin

Duncan took two steps and turned to look at Angela, who stood in the distance. She was in the sunlight on the square, eyes closed, resembling a child who, unaware of being abandoned, continued to wait in anguish. Coupled with Li Lin's earlier description, even the paladin, known for her strength, couldn't help but feel her eyes redden. Her heart was filled with sorrow for this pitiful girl

I do not know how to address you

After listening to Duncan's introduction, everyone had different expressions. Angela, however, let out a silvery laugh and waved her hand in their direction

He felt the gaze of the crowd upon him and spoke up

Miss Angela, in her early years, traveled with her parents, but they fell victim to an attack by a ferocious beast. Her parents lost their lives in an effort to protect their lovely and beautiful little angel... (He noticed the paladin nodding slowly at this title) ... and the young lady was severely injured at that time. I rescued her and raised her. She is a very well-behaved and obedient child. However... her injuries were indeed too severe. Although I have continuously tried to heal her and have sought numerous methods, none have been successful. At present, the flame of her life is about to extinguish. Her only dream is to visit the ruins of the Magic Empire with me. I have told her stories and legends of the Magic Empire, and she has always wanted to see and touch that history with her own hands... Her only dream is to visit the ruins of the Magic Empire with me. I have told her stories and legends of the Magic Empire, and she has always wanted to see and touch that history with her own hands...

That is a map from the era of the Magical Empire

Her eyes can no longer see, but please rest assured, she will not cause any trouble for everyone

Her name is Angela, and she is my assistant

However, this is not a major issue

Duncan

Its exit is in another direction

She has mastered this skill to perfection

Li Lin slightly bent over, and his expression became somewhat hesitant

Beside Li Lin, Angela, dressed in splendid attire, clearly attracted the attention of the paladins. Her beautiful and charming appearance was enough to rival that of an angel, a fact that required no confirmation; one only needed to observe the astonished expressions of the paladins before them to understand.

Hello, esteemed Sir Paladin

I merely drew conclusions based on the information from the Magical Empire

In fact, no one knows how it truly is

Duncan repeated this sentence with some confusion, and an ominous premonition surged within him

At this point, Li Lin did not continue speaking, while Duncan, with a serious expression, was filled with deep sympathy and sorrow

Of course, if this were merely Li Lin's words, Duncan would not be so easily convinced. However, in fact, ever since he saw Angela, the unique sensation of a paladin has instilled a hint of doubt in him. As a gifted paladin, Duncan can effortlessly sense that there is not much life force burning within the body of this little girl; he almost mistook her for an undead creature. Yet, if one were to say that the little girl is an undead being, the trace of life force contained within her body would be inexplicable. Furthermore, as a gifted paladin, Duncan can effortlessly sense that there is not much life force burning within the body of this little girl; he almost mistook her for an undead creature. Yet, if one were to say that the little girl is an undead being, the trace of life force contained within her body would be inexplicable. Moreover...

Isn't the Magic Empire just evil

It is no wonder that one feels quite distressed upon obtaining a useful map yet not knowing how to utilize it. Moreover, if one were to act according to the descriptions on the map, and if it were actually a depiction of trap distributions, would that not lead one to their own demise? Therefore, it is advisable not to take any unilateral action before fully understanding the meaning of this map

Everything is going smoothly

He spoke with a double meaning

It was precisely this that dispelled the last doubts of the paladin

He pointed to that intersection

As he spoke, Li Lin casually pointed to a road on the outskirts.

Speaking, Duncan placed his finger on a crossroads

We obtained this map during a previous exploration

Li Lin has already made plans

The leading paladin suddenly realized, and at once, his gaze towards Angela was filled with compassion and reluctance. Under the divine, such a lovely girl, how could she endure such suffering? It was truly tragic. He slightly bowed in greeting, while looking at Li Lin with some confusion. "Then, Mr. Li Lin, please forgive my rudeness... If you are willing, I can have the priest perform a healing ritual for her; it might be of some help..."

This is certainly the case

I also acknowledge that bringing such a little one on the journey may likely cause inconvenience to everyone... However, please allow me this small indulgence in order to fulfill her final wish

As he spoke, his gaze shifted towards Li Lin's side, and his expression involuntarily showed some surprise

Undead creatures cannot stand in the sunlight, and this is equally true for liches

Angela lifted the hem of her skirt and performed a standard curtsy to the paladins, her voice sweet and gentle. The choice of words was so elegant, if one disregarded her eyes, which were kept closed.

I see now

He once again performed a paladin's gesture towards Li Lin, then turned around

In response to this, Li Lin furrowed his brow, opened his mouth to speak, but ultimately dismissed his thoughts.

Then, I would like to inquire about something

This is an ordinary map

Now, Angela stands in the sunlight, her eyes closed, seemingly indifferent to the rays, and it even appears as if she is enjoying it

Thank you for your kindness, esteemed knight

This is not necessarily the case

I believe that you must be feeling quite dissatisfied at this moment

The final wish

The blood consumed by Angela can become her source of power, while also masking her characteristics

Captain, this child...

Mr. Li Lin, although this matter has arisen suddenly, we have some questions we would like to ask you

Finally, Li Lin spoke up

We will do our utmost to fulfill her wishes, please rest assured, esteemed sir

That is indeed correct

He sighed and said with a hint of regret

You did well, but speaking of which, you are indeed quite skilled at disguise

Li Lin did not follow the knight's gaze to confirm; the little one had too many such precedents in the past. When she wanted to hunt, she would occasionally adopt this method. She disguised herself as a pitiful homeless child, luring those who were either kind-hearted or had some kind of complex or ulterior motives. They would take her to the places she wanted to go, and then... become her prey. She disguised herself as a pitiful homeless child, luring those who were either kind-hearted or had some kind of complex or ulterior motives. They would take her to the places she wanted to go, and then... become her prey

We are ready to hit the road, let me introduce you to the other members

Li Lin patted Angela on the head

Angela stood proudly with her chest held high

If you have any more specific instructions, I would be happy to assist

Seeing these foolish idiots being completely deceived by me, that sense of intellectual superiority is truly intoxicating

This is Mr. Li Lin, a scholar well-versed in the history of the Magic Empire, and this is Miss Angela, his assistant. Bishop Keren believes that they will be able to assist us during this trip

Faced with Li Lin's peculiar invitation, although Duncan was somewhat surprised, as a formidable paladin, he was not afraid of any schemes or tricks. Thus, he quickly nodded and allowed Li Lin to lead him to a nearby corner. Once they could no longer see Angela's figure, Li Lin let out a sigh. His originally friendly smile turned exceptionally sorrowful, imbued with a sense of despair as if he were about to confront the end of the world. Therefore, he quickly nodded again, permitting Li Lin to guide him to the corner, until Angela's silhouette was out of sight, at which point Li Lin sighed once more. His previously amiable smile had transformed into one of profound sadness, accompanied by a despair akin to facing an impending apocalypse.

Angela experienced some harm during her childhood

Li Lin nodded heavily

During the era of the Magic Empire, people had long abandoned the simple method of walking to reach their destinations. In fact, this is a one-way teleportation portal

Li Lin thought to himself and glanced at the surrounding paladins. After all, they were not a bunch of petty thieves; how could they possibly understand any mechanisms or secret passages? However, this time, Duncan was clearly not mistaken.

As he spoke, Duncan took out a rolled-up map from his pocket and spread it out on the table. Almost everyone gathered around, while simultaneously leaving a space for Li Lin. Li Lin stepped forward, gazing at the map before him, remaining silent.

A young paladin raised a question with dissatisfaction

Upon opening the door and inviting the two guests, mhetushucomcom, into the living room, Duncan began to introduce the candidates for this departure. They had no idea that such an action was merely bringing two venomous snakes into their home

Li Lin also noticed the young paladin's gaze towards the female priest, which was not difficult for him. The other paladins, although somewhat surprised, did not harbor any prejudice against the two, indicating that Angela's true identity had not been detected. In fact, even if someone were to sense something amiss, Li Lin was not concerned. This world does not have vampires, making it very difficult to investigate thoroughly. The other paladins, although somewhat surprised, did not harbor any prejudice against the two, indicating that Angela's true identity had not been detected. In fact, even if someone were to sense something amiss, Li Lin was not concerned. This world does not have vampires, making it very difficult to investigate thoroughly

Li Lin secretly observed the female pastor; she was young, beautiful, and charming. Clearly, her eyes were very innocent, filled with an untainted purity.

This young lady is ... ...

Yes

During our last expedition to the capital of the Magic Empire, I took the risk of using this map. At that time, we intended to go to..." He paused for a moment, his finger moving downward. "This place, however, according to this map, there should have been a road leading here, but we did not find it. It was not due to damage, but rather as if this road had never existed at all.

The young female pastor evidently sensed something amiss; she inquired with some unease, but her words were cut short by a gesture from Duncan. The others quickly adjusted their attitudes as well; after all, Li Lin was merely disguised as a scholar, and Angela beside him was playing the role of a good girl. They were neither wandering mercenaries nor filthy thieves. The paladins would not harbor any prejudices or biases against them, and they have always held those with knowledge in high regard. The reason for their current demeanor may largely be attributed to Li Lin's youthful age.

How could such a foolish person with low intelligence possibly be aware

This is Angela's favorite prey, after all, she must be a virgin