They don't want me to try anymore.

With the bone dragon's enormous size, its landing was incredibly lucky; it blocked Hyman's three skull punches!

As for the bone dragon's own attacks...

What a joke! Those minions were originally happily aiming at the black dragon that was tens of meters long, but they were forcibly forced to aim at Richard, who was less than two meters long. How could they possibly hit him accurately?

Richard used his high evasion ability to easily dodge the attack, but a large spider that was highly proactive and rushed after him was flattened by his own teammate.

After a few exchanges, Richard completed the breakthrough almost unscathed.

"……what?"

Magic no longer exists?

How did my own dragon defect to the enemy?!

Hyman was so shocked that his bones felt loose. Worried that Richard might have some other tricks up his sleeve, he quickly used his gliding technique to create some distance. But after he did, he realized that Richard wasn't coming for him. Instead, Richard ran to the sleeping Veronica behind him.

Yes, Richard's initial plan was to wake Veronica up and restore the previous two-on-one situation, which he believed was the safest way to win.

Even if he didn't want to win and wanted to give Luda a strategic retreat, he still had to meet up with Veronica first, right?

Hyman wanted to stop them further, but then he realized that Richard's summons were closing in, and his top-tier unit, the Bone Dragon, was seriously injured and no longer of any use because it had inexplicably made a foolish mistake earlier, taking damage from friendly forces and being ambushed in the back by the Black Dragon.

There was no other way but to focus his energy on stabilizing the front line.

However, deep down, he didn't really believe that Richard could awaken the female vampire.

He used his trump card to successfully take down the person, how could it be easily countered?

Unless this little prince decides to seriously injure someone—ha, if that happens, he won't be worried even if it's two against one.

Richard, upon arriving at Veronica's side, immediately tried out all the spell-breaking techniques he had learned, even using his ability to break seals, but all to no avail.

Veronica lay seductively on the ground, her graceful figure rising and falling with each breath, a truly pleasing sight.

Unfortunately, the person didn't wake up.

This is starting to give me a headache.

How can we wake up this sleeping beauty?

How about trying out the [Destiny Writer] trait? Or perhaps try some scenarios from those fairy tales from my past life? It's a bit silly, though... or maybe I should just run away...

Just as Richard was hesitating, he suddenly felt a pair of soft hands quietly touch his waist.

the other side.

a few minutes ago.

After Veronica was infected, she opened her eyes groggily, not knowing how much time had passed.

"Veronica, pay attention! The noblemen's caravan is coming soon!"

"what?"

Hearing the calls of those around her, she turned her head and saw the bay and meadows, the blue sky and villages, and familiar faces surrounding her.

Anne, Ava, Elton...

These...aren't these her childhood friends from the village on Divine Grace Island? Aren't they dead? Wait, why is my perspective getting shorter? This looks like a village...

A wave of dizziness washed over her, and Veronica blinked, her thoughts shifting.

Hmm, it doesn't seem like anything's wrong.

Everything is normal.

The girl with freckles shook Veronica's arm and said, "What's wrong? You don't look well?"

Veronica replied, "Nothing... By the way, where are the men's convoy?"

"It's right ahead, you can see it if you stand on tiptoe! It's so beautiful, and the carriage is huge!"

"The adults are all kneeling down!"

"I heard they came from Idaril, maybe they're viscounts or even barons!"

"Are you an idiot? A viscount is more powerful than a baron, okay?!"

A group of children, their clothes covered in patches, stood on the hillside, excitedly gazing at the noble caravan at the village entrance—a rare form of entertainment for them.

After all, this village was a poor and remote settlement on the newly established Divine Grace Island of the Empire, and you could hardly find a rich person there.

Veronica blinked, looking at the nobles' luxurious attire and awe-inspiring air of superiority, and couldn't help but curl her lip, muttering to herself:

"What's so great about them? One day, I'll be able to replace them!"

Pulu!

Her friends sniffled and burst out laughing: "Veronica, you're bragging again! That's a nobleman!"

“I didn’t!” Veronica stomped her foot. “I’m serious! And I’ve already done it! I even ruled the entire ocean! I…”

As she spoke, amidst the laughter of her companions, Veronica's mind stirred, and a multitude of thoughts began to surface.

Yes, I did it. I'm not just some village brat anymore, I'm the great pirate Veronica...

It's an illusion! It's all an illusion!

Having endured an overwhelming amount of memory overload multiple times at the end of simulations, Veronica's mental resilience had already surpassed her current level, even though she hadn't realized it herself.

Therefore, although she was initially tricked, she suddenly regained her senses midway through.

She looked around at the village scenes and her companions' faces, which were exactly the same as in her memory, and couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.

Does this take me back to my childhood village?

The details were flawless, almost completely captivating me... This spell is truly powerful, it doesn't seem like the work of a Silver-rank mage at all. What on earth did that old man use?

That being said, if I remember correctly...

Veronica snapped out of her reverie and looked at the setting sun in the distance.

...It must be tonight that the Evil Wind Pirates will come to raid the village, right?

Yes, that's right.

Many years ago, on this very night, his adoptive parents were murdered, and ten of his companions perished. He himself managed to escape by hiding in a well, where he encountered a wandering vampire lady... And from that moment on, he vowed to destroy the Evil Wind Pirates.

This illusion really knows how to seize the right moment.

Is she trying to use the horrific scene to make me wallow in pain?

Veronica curled her lips in disdain, but a slight tear welled up in her eyes.

Just as she was pondering, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed dramatically. The sun set rapidly, and everyone was instantly transported to a nearby forest, while the original village was engulfed in flames.

The other friends gathered around and said, "Veronica, thanks to you discovering the pirates, everyone escaped in time, and no one died!"

"We can continue to live happily ever after!"

"Yes, yes, Veronica, stay with us forever!"

A couple nearby approached and smiled at Veronica, saying, "Vinnie, we'll make you your favorite apple pie every day from now on..."

Ah, did the illusion detect that something was wrong with me, so it changed its strategy?

Veronica intuitively sensed that if she agreed here, she would most likely never wake up again.

A world where everyone is still alive sounds like a really happy place...

It's just...

After a moment's hesitation, Veronica sighed softly, then shook her head and smiled, saying loudly, "Everyone, although it's great to see you all again, I'm not a weak person who would wallow in the memories of a happy childhood."

As she spoke, Veronica grew taller and transformed back into the sexy scarlet pirate.

She licked her lips and said, "So sorry, I have to go. After all... I still have a whole ocean to conquer and a man to steal!"

Chapter 121 All evil will eventually be brought to justice!

As Veronica made her decision, everything around her began to shake violently and collapse.

And at that moment, she transcended the visual distortion and felt a subtle touch on her lips.

"Hmph, does it have to come to this before you'll actually lay a hand on me?"

outside.

Richard eventually tried to wake the person by making close contact.

After holding on for a few seconds, it seemed...

"Fairy tales are all lies! How could Sleeping Beauty wake up just from a kiss?"

Richard, feeling helpless, saw that Hyman was still being entangled by the summoned creatures, so he decided to take the opportunity to run away.

But just as he was about to look up, he realized that the beauty's arm had somehow wrapped around his waist, and then he felt a sharp pain in his lips.

Ouch, I've been bitten and am bleeding!

"I never imagined that Your Highness would take advantage of a girl while she's unconscious!"

Upon hearing someone's chuckle, Richard immediately understood what had happened.

Good heavens, fairy tales are actually a form of documentary literature!