Dragon Tribulation of All Realms

Chapter 363 Searching for Xiao Guang
When Wu Chen opened his eyes, dawn had already broken outside the window. He came out of his bedroom and, unsurprisingly, saw Lia and the other two sitting obediently around the map table.

Leah had light dark circles under her eyes, clearly indicating that she had been busy at the map table all night. The outer city of Lysas had already returned to a stable state thanks to her actions. Relying on the powerful magic of this game's interface, which was essentially an SLG (Strategy/Simulation Game) interface, she not only restored Lysas to its former glory but also dealt with many of the city's long-standing problems.

Some dark forces hidden deep within the city were easily eradicated.

Some gentry who were incompetent, or even who committed heinous crimes, also met a fate of being left without a burial place and having their property confiscated.

Even the entire administrative structure within Lysas was effectively reorganized; some long-ineffective departments were eliminated, and many capable young people were promoted. Many of those in the Five Armies who were simply coasting along were reassigned to more suitable positions. She also accurately identified and properly dealt with numerous spies from Herman, Seth, and even the Free Cities.

That's a truly enormous amount of work.

If it were Kalja and Quairate, a duo who could only be considered excellent in the mortal realm, it would probably take them at least half a month to figure out and resolve these complex problems. But clearly, Lia's abilities far surpass those of these individuals who are not beyond the realm of reason.

"Good morning, Lord Dust." Maris bowed slightly to Wu Chen, her expression quite complex. She had immediately understood the value of Wu Chen's map spell upon seeing it. And without a doubt, the wielder of this spell was worth any price from Lisas.

Because in the five hundred years since the founding of the Kingdom of Lysas, only one Lya has been born.

However, with this magic, even those with only Kanami-level talent can become 'Lia' of Lysas by working diligently!
This bait was too sweet, too tempting. So much so that the resentment she had suppressed in her heart because of Lia's capture vanished without a trace... She was indeed wholeheartedly loyal to Lia, but Lisas held a second place in her heart. And considering Lia's philosophy of 'making the most of everything,' this small conflict of priorities naturally crumbled and faded away like dust in the wind.

"Breakfast is ready. Would you like me to serve you?" She had already naturally transitioned into another role. Even though Wu Chen hadn't accepted Lia's request yet. And when she spoke to Wu Chen, the blue-haired princess, who was somewhat dazed from a sleepless night, straightened up with a strong effort.

“Lia can help too.” A warm, gentle, and elegant smile graced her lips. Her princess-like demeanor was evident in every gesture. “Lia has learned many interesting things in books, Mr. Duster. Could you give her some guidance? Maris and Kanami would also be fine with that.”

Marise straightened her back consciously, adopting a serene and docile demeanor. On the contrary, the ninja girl who had been huddled in the corner seemed quite flustered after hearing these words.

"Eh, eh... Me too? Ugh..." The stupid ninja's face suddenly turned red, and he looked at Lia for help, then abruptly looked away as if he had been electrocuted.

She was clearly terrified.

"Waaah... I, I will try my best!"

so cute.

Compared to the less-than-ideal Holy Kingdom sisters, Lia and Maris—in terms of figure—this blushing, flustered purple-haired ninja girl is far more anticipated. And if given a more suitable occasion and time, lingering a while to experience the local customs and culture wouldn't be a bad idea.

but--

There are things that must be done first.

Wu Chen waved his hand, and the girls' performances and expressions of genuine emotion came to an end.

He simply sat down at the table, his gaze sweeping over the dishes—exquisitely presented, meticulously prepared, and using ingredients unique to the current world that Wu Chen had never seen before. Undoubtedly, these were the creations of Marys, not a special treat from Francis's Tavern. The taste was quite good. He casually tasted one—the succulent meat blended with refreshing vegetables. In terms of flavor, it was clearly far superior to the restaurants of Skyrim Province and the court banquets of the Holy Kingdom.

"Be prepared," Wu Chen said suddenly, glancing at them.

"Goo... What is it?" Kanami was still the one who didn't understand the situation, while Lia and Maris's eyes met with a mixture of understanding and worry.

Wu Chen did not answer.

Wu Chen merely shifted his gaze towards the direction of the door—the sealing power swirling within the room immediately extended. And a clear footstep came into Wu Chen's perception.

“Come in,” he said.

The door opened silently a crack, and a dark shadow nimbly landed in front of the dining table, following the shadows cast by the crack. The former vice-leader of the thieves' gang, with his agile movements, had appeared. The client, named Nekai, glanced casually into Wu Chen's room.

"It's a pretty big room... but it feels a bit cramped," she remarked casually, and Wu Chen immediately raised an eyebrow. The concealment spell he had cast earlier was then slightly adjusted, and the actual space of the guest room expanded slightly under the influence of the spell's effect.

“…Hmm?” A question mark appeared on Nekai’s forehead. The feeling of confinement she had just experienced faded away silently.

Wu Chen immediately interrupted her.

"found it?"

Her slightly tilted head immediately straightened.

“Found her.” She regained her previous sharp demeanor. “Luckily, there was quite a commotion in Lisas City last night. It allowed me to find a few targets who weren’t too tight-lipped and were a bit afraid of death… The lady you mentioned is called Hikari M. Brown, right? If the information is correct, she should be in a mansion called ‘Feiyuan’ right now, and her situation is probably not good.”

Marise's fingers clenched tightly, her knuckles turning white. Leah, standing beside her, wore a knowing smile.

“…It’s Lydia,” Nekai said softly, glancing around unconsciously as she spoke, even scanning Lydia’s body. “It’s that princess of Lysas…she kidnapped that girl, and more than one beautiful young woman from Paris Academy…and we’re really unlucky, the princess seems to have disappeared in yesterday’s events. It seems the people searching for her will find that place soon.”

Wu Chen nodded.

The main storyline of Lance's first book has finally returned to his hands in this form.

"Therefore, we need to hurry."

He said.

(End of this chapter)