The guards standing in front hesitated and prepared to draw their weapons.
But at that moment, Aisha stepped out. She shouted to the group: "Big brothers and big sisters, my mother and I were truly teleported here by a disaster.
We came to the palace only hoping to find Roxy Migurdia, who was serving as a Court Magician here back then.
My mother and I have not done a single harmful thing, yet we were imprisoned by that prince for three years.
What exactly did we do wrong, and why are you helping such a vicious prince?
Finally, a kind person is trying to save us, and you still want to help that prince lock us back up and demote the kind person to a slave.
Why are you aiding evil? What good does it do for you? Doesn't your conscience ache?"
Pacus, hearing these words in the crowd, burst into laughter.
"Little girl, you don't understand. I hold leverage over every single one of these people. No matter how much you talk, no one will help you.
Even if one or two people act crazy and are willing to help you, I will capture them and demote them to slaves. Then, I can make money by selling these people.
See? It's killing two birds with one stone. I should thank you! Including this person now, you have already brought me 4 slaves for free.
You truly are my lucky star.
You lackeys, what are you still hesitating for? Aren't you afraid I'll sell your parents, wives, and children back home?
If you keep dawdling, I'll take one from each family and sell them all as slaves. Hurry up and go!"
Although the fat man's words were infuriating, the Royal Guards standing in front still stepped forward and drew their weapons.
Aisha was ultimately just a child and looked a bit scared when she saw the weapons. Lilia stepped forward, held her in her arms, and looked back at me, saying:
"Benefactor, you must escape quickly. Aisha and I are not fated to leave this place. I'm sorry for implicating you this time.
If you manage to escape outside, you can go to the Fittoa Territory, to a place called Buena Village near Roa City, and find a knight named Paul greyrat. After finding him, tell him that Aisha and I are here. Ask him to come rescue us.
If we ever get out, Aisha and I will definitely work hard to repay your kindness."
What truly kind people. I shook my head helplessly.
I walked forward to face those who were about to attack me. I didn't say anything more; after all, I now had a reason to act.
I cast Swamp on the ground. Swamp is an intermediate Earth Magic spell; it's very simple.
I maximized the output of my magical power to expand the area of effect, trapping all the enemies in the mire.
Since they weren't entirely willing to attack me, the Royal Guards didn't use much power. Soon, everyone on the other side was stuck in the swamp.
Then, I used Icicle Field to freeze all the enemies in the swamp. The people who were already struggling to move in the muddy pool suddenly found their legs unable to pull free. The frozen swamp formed frozen earth, making it impossible for their legs to be pulled out.
I strolled leisurely toward Pacus.
"May the great blessing of Fire descend upon the place you seek! Fierce and violent flames, burn away the immense favor! 'Great Fireball'!"
In his furious state, he actually cast magic at me as I approached.
I waved my hand and used Water Ball to neutralize his Great Fireball.
When I reached him, I used the hilt of my sword to deliver a massive slap to his fat face. For aesthetic symmetry, I then struck the other half of his face as well.
I pinched his fat cheek and asked, "How about it? Do you still want to demote me to a slave now?"
Then, I heard him mumble unclearly, "You can't escape! How dare you hit me? Do you know who I am? I am the Seventh Prince of the Ranoa Kingdom, Pacus Ranoa! You are finished!"
Not bad; he didn't beg for mercy.
Just in case, I used Earth Magic to create a simple gag and stuffed it into his mouth. Then I pulled him out of the earth. Like cargo, I laid him across the back of the horse they rode in on, and then rode toward the city exit.
Lilia, holding Aisha, followed behind me, also riding toward the outside of the city.
Perhaps because I didn't use any powerful magic this time, those I froze in place wouldn't be able to escape before the earth thawed. We rode several hundred meters outside the city before any pursuers arrived.
But to save time and avoid too many pursuers,
We went into a jungle outside the city. I had Lilia hold Aisha tightly, grabbed Pacus's hair with one hand, and held Lilia and Aisha with the other, using Flight Magic to fly south.
After flying a great distance, I chose a place with good feng shui. In the air, I let go of Pacus's hair.
After all, he was wailing constantly in the air, and he was honestly too fat. It would have been fine if I only carried Lilia and Aisha, but taking Pacus was too much of a drain on my magic.
Seeing me so easily toss Pacus out of the sky,
Aisha and Lilia both widened their eyes.
Their hands instinctively covered their small mouths, letting out an 'Ah!' shriek.
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