Dragon Tribulation of All Realms

Chapter 352

Leila was a young woman clad in golden armor, exuding a heroic spirit, yet her brows held a hint of concern for her country and its people. She appeared at the door with several guards, her gaze immediately sweeping over every corner of the computer screen as she entered.

She nodded and greeted Millie.

"Miss Millie, are you entertaining guests?"

"Hmm." Millie nodded, quickly regaining her composure and reverting to her usual quiet and aloof demeanor. She looked away from Wu Chen, who also paused their conversation. "What happened, Miss Leila?"

"Something happened at the palace." The golden-clad female knight didn't hide anything, perhaps because there was no need to conceal such a significant matter. "A thief attacked the palace. Although it seems no damage was caused, he stole an extremely special treasure from the palace. Her Highness the Princess was so frightened that His Majesty personally ordered the Imperial Guards to search the entire city to capture the thief."

“I see.” Millie glanced at Wu Chen subconsciously—she tried very hard to restrain herself, but unfortunately, she couldn’t.

Leila's gaze naturally fell on Wu Chen.

"This person looks somewhat unfamiliar, and your clothes don't seem to be from Lysas. Did you just arrive in Lysas in the last few days?"

“This gentleman is an adventurer,” Millie said instinctively.

“I do feel that way.” Leila glanced at Millie with some surprise. “It seems you two get along really well, Miss Millie. Have you made a new friend?”

"Gu..."

"It's just some overlap in our quests," Wu Chen interrupted the two girls' conversation. He held out his entry documents and the Adventurers' Guild's quest permit. "I just arrived in Lysas today, and I'm planning to experience Lysas's fighting style in this arena. But before going into battle, adjusting my weapon is necessary. That's why I came to this shop. And coincidentally, Shopkeeper Linkle seems to be having some trouble and needs help."

He casually explained, and strictly speaking, every word he said was the truth. Leila took the document, examined it carefully, and then returned it to Wu Chen a few seconds later.

"I'm sorry, but the situation is complicated right now. The Royal Guard must be on high alert for all suspects..."

“I understand.” Wu Chen nodded. “I’m currently staying at the Francis Inn, and I’ll probably be there for the next few days, or somewhere in the quest area of ​​Lisas City. If you need any quests, feel free to come find me… By the way, will the arena continue to operate?”

“How would I know such a thing…” Leila shook her head, her doubts fading away almost imperceptibly. While she was talking, her colleagues had completed a cursory inspection of the weapons shop, and unsurprisingly, they found nothing of concern.

She then nodded slightly to the two of them.

“Excuse me for disturbing you both… Please try not to go out these next few days. Miss Millie, and this… Mr. Duster.”

She looked at Wu Chen's name on the city entry registration form.

"Although I personally believe you are innocent, it is my duty to ask you to come and cooperate with the inspection. It won't take long; just think of it as a visit to the city guards."

Wu Chen slightly raised his eyes.

"City guard... um, do you know someone named Minado?"

“Mina is an outstanding warrior.” Leila tilted her head slightly, thinking for a moment. “Hmm, it seems she was on duty at the inner city gate today. Do you know her?”

“I have a request.” Wu Chen smiled. “I originally planned to go to her after purchasing the weapons, and now it seems the timing is perfect.”

“That’s certainly a win-win situation.” Leila smiled happily. She was pleased with this outcome.

The two reached a consensus as a result.

However, at that moment, Millie's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"Wait." There was a hint of impatience in her voice. "My request...my request hasn't even started yet." "I'm sorry, Millie," Leila said apologetically. "It's my duty, but barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should only take a day or two at most. I'll return this gentleman to you then."

"...What if I want it now?"

The guardsmen frowned slightly.

"You weren't this unreasonable before... Is it something urgent?"

"It's urgent!"

“That won’t do either.” Leila shook her head vigorously, making a big X with her hands. “The situation is special right now. Maybe some things can be tolerated under normal circumstances, but that definitely doesn’t apply now… Miss Millie, I’m doing this for your own good.”

It was indeed for her own good, because with just a few words, the guards who came with Leila all cast somewhat subtle glances at her—but the suspicion was only momentary, and they quickly found a suitable reason to dispel the conjecture in their minds.

This is a very common situation.

Millie Linkle's incredible luck allows her to achieve whatever she desires, with no hardship or obstacle in her path.

However, even though she insisted on her own ideas, Leila, who would have been lenient with her for various reasons, did not waver in the slightest!

The Lolita girl's mouth opened slightly in disbelief.

Her gaze swept over Leila and then landed on Wu Chen.

“Miss Leila,” she suddenly said, “I have a new sword here that I can sell to you.”

Leila immediately gave a slightly amused look.

“Millie, you really don’t even know how to bribe someone. Besides, I don’t need any new sword. I just had this sword serviced yesterday, and it’s working perfectly now… eh?”

She drew her knight's sword from its sheath at her waist.

The sword she drew, its once sharp and sturdy blade, snapped with a sharp crack the moment she pulled it out. The steel blade fell to the ground with a crisp sound. Only a bewildered Leila remained, staring blankly at her knight's longsword, now only the hilt remaining, blinking repeatedly.

"I just bought this sword last month..."

Millie gave her a new sword.

Her suspicions had been confirmed, and her gaze remained fixed on Wu Chen. Wu Chen, however, wore a meaningful smile as he simply watched her quietly.

—The art of prayer.

Wu Chen realized that he had just sensed signs of reality distortion. Even just breaking a sword required an energy far greater than forging a thousand swords by hand.

One place, one event.

Millie's gaze shifted away from him.

“I’ll wait for you to come back,” she said. “Mr. Dust… please don’t keep me waiting too long.”

(End of this chapter)