Hello, is this a letter addressed to Demon Fortress?

Just as Elvia had predicted.

The third prince lost the Knights of John, his greatest military force and reliance.

He is currently on the verge of rage and madness.

Her safe return undoubtedly made her the most direct and convenient outlet for the Third Prince's frustrations.

The heavy, synchronized thud of iron boots approached from afar, breaking the tranquility of the Royal Hotel.

In the blink of an eye.

A large number of knights and guards wearing armor with the insignia of the Third Prince's faction.

The area around the hotel was completely surrounded by a menacing atmosphere.

Leading the group was none other than the third prince himself, whose eyes were bloodshot and whose face was contorted with rage.

Elvia, however, showed no fear.

She straightened her skirt.

He walked out of the hotel gate openly and legitimately, under the tense gaze of a few loyal guards.

Confront the rage that was almost solidifying.

She dared to do this because she was confident in her abilities.

She believed that at this moment, her "dear" brothers and sisters...

It must be hiding in some nearby corner with a great view.

Sipping red tea leisurely, enjoying this wonderful show.

They were just hoping the third prince would be blinded by rage and kill her on the spot.

Thus, the third prince was burdened with the crime of "murdering his own blood relatives".

He would then be completely barred from the throne.

Despite losing the Knights of John.

However, the powerful noble families that the Third Prince has cultivated over the years and are deeply intertwined with him should not be underestimated.

The power he brought at that moment was enough to crush all the defenses around Elvia.

"Elvia!!"

The third prince's voice was like that of a wounded beast roaring.

He stared intently at her.

An overwhelming pressure, mixed with a violent aura, swept over us.

Tell me! Why are you standing here unharmed?!

"And Lord John and his loyal knights... their souls were extinguished, their bodies vanished without a trace?!"

"Was it you! Was it you and your bunch of scumbags who orchestrated all of this?!"

The knights behind him stepped forward simultaneously.

The auras of ten extraordinary high-level experts merged into one.

The pressure was so intense that the lower-ranking adventurer guards beside Elvia turned pale and could barely breathe.

The difference in strength is like heaven and earth.

Elvia endured the suffocating sense of oppression.

He raised his head, his voice clear and calm.

"Third Brother, please calm down! Use your brain, which is filled with anger, to think about this!"

"Do you think I, a mere high-ranking knight, have the ability to annihilate an entire knightly order led by a mid-legendary powerhouse?"

"If I really had that ability, would I have waited until now?"

"How did you manage to cross so many treacherous and forbidden areas to return to the capital?!"

The third prince angrily questioned him.

"Why did you disobey the king's decree and leave your fiefdom to return to the capital!"

"Where is the Golden Dream Weaver Adventure Team that you promised to escort you to your father's court?!"

"Don't think I'll believe your nonsense!!"

"Hmph, I've already said it in front of everyone: the Dream Weaver Group's real destination isn't the capital; they've already left!"

Elvia raised her chest and retorted sternly.

"As for why I came back, I've already made it very clear: I've come back to get married!!"

"Imperial law stipulates that princesses who marry into the imperial family must return to the capital, regardless of which fiefdom they reside in!"

"And where is your husband?! Why don't you bring him to meet your father?!"

The third prince pressed on with more questions.

Because I told that guy he could refuse me in front of everyone.

The kind that shows absolutely no mercy!!

Elvia thought with a touch of sadness.

As a princess of noble birth and unparalleled beauty, hailed as the most beautiful princess in the capital...

He was actually looked down upon by a high-level wandering mage.

"Because... he is a devout follower of the Church of Light."

"With the Holy Maiden's arrival imminent, he plans to seclude himself, chant scriptures, and pray for her arrival!"

"Brother Wang, you wouldn't want to ruin a devout believer's prayer at this critical juncture, would you?"

"He is a saint who possesses supreme light magic."

Light magic is one of only two superior magic types.

It has always been favored by the Church of Light.

The Church of Light believes that the magic of light is a blessing bestowed upon its most devoted believers by the Goddess of Light from heaven.

Therefore, those who possess light magic will receive extreme favor.

To what extent will the care be enough? If you know light magic, register at the church, and you can receive 100 gold coins every month...

Visit the temple of priests and enjoy free lifetime light healing treatments.

If you are bullied, the local church will send a large group of people to help you deal with it.

Even if you only know one basic light magic spell.

As luck would have it, Elvia knew that Lin Gui knew light magic, although it was only a basic illumination spell.

But that's enough to make the Third Prince wary at this critical juncture.

The capital city has a strong political and economic foundation.

Militarily, however, any city-state on the central continent could easily crush the capital of Carter.

Not to mention the Church of Light, the number one religion in the Central Continent.

"Hmph! Who knows if you're just bluffing or not."

"After fighting with you for so long, how could I not know your ability to create cards out of thin air?"

"Oh, then go ahead. He's there, on the 7th floor, in a temporary post office called the 'Untouchable Postman'."

"Elvia said calmly."

"His name is Lin Gui, a high-ranking mid-level holy mage."

"At this moment, they are delivering messages to the common people, accumulating merit and faith in preparation for the arrival of the Holy Maiden."

Elvia's words are a mixture of truth and falsehood.

Even the third prince and his advisors couldn't tell whether it was true or false.

Elvia didn't give them time to react.

Looking around, he smiled and said.

"Brother Wang, what you should do now is to find out the real cause of death of the Knights of John."

"Instead of venting your anger on your innocent sister here, in front of everyone!"

"Do you really want to lose that throne entirely because of a moment of impulse?!"

Elvia's words were like precise surgical scalpels, cutting into the very spots that the Third Prince cared about most.

His chest heaved violently, his bloodshot eyes stared intently at Elvia, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

The murderous aura around him rose and fell, revealing the intense struggle within him.

Ultimately, the desire for the throne and a rational assessment of the situation barely suppressed the boiling murderous intent.

The third prince stared intently at Elvia, forcing out a sentence through gritted teeth.

"You'd better... pray that Lord John's death really has nothing to do with you. Otherwise..."

He didn't finish speaking, but his vicious, snake-like gaze said it all.

With a sudden wave of his hand, he led his knights and guards away swiftly, like the receding tide.

Only after watching the Third Prince's disappearing figure did Elvia's tense nerves relax slightly, her back already soaked with cold sweat.

She knew that the temporary resignation did not mean the crisis was over.

On the contrary, the third prince's gaze before he left told her something.

Next, the other party will spare no effort and use all sorts of underhanded methods to "capture" her.

Ubiquitous surveillance, meticulously planned "accidents," and fabricated charges.

They might even send assassins to carry out kidnappings or assassinations...

Unless caught red-handed with irrefutable evidence, the Third Prince will no longer care about the superficial brother-sister relationship.

Once she falls into his hands, what awaits her?

It will be a torment and exploitation more terrible than death.

Elvia's face paled at the thought of the possible outcome.

When she left the capital, her subordinates and influence had been largely eliminated.

Whether the guards around him had been turned by the enemy when he left was unknown.

"No, I have to find an absolutely safe place..." Her brain was racing.

The royal palace? There are too many spies there; it might not be safe, and you could even walk right into their trap.

A sanctuary for a high-ranking nobleman?

Without sufficient mutual benefits, who would stand up to the enraged third prince for the sake of a disgraced princess?

Seeking refuge with other siblings?

She nipped the idea in the bud as soon as it arose.

No, they would much rather have the Third Prince get rid of this "trouble" than offer him shelter.

Not kicking someone when they're down is already considered merciful.

Elvia frowned, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

One proposal after another was put forward, only to be rejected.

Finally, a figure suddenly entered her mind.

A guy who can strut around in front of a legendary demon without getting hurt.

Lin Gui.

"Tsk! I was hoping he'd be begging me for help, but instead I'm the one seeking his protection."

"What goes around comes around."

Elvia did not hesitate for a moment.

When it comes to matters concerning one's life, forget about saving face.

If necessary, she would kneel down and beg for mercy on the spot without even flinching.

With this in mind, she immediately arranged for her most trusted guards to take charge.

Mount your horse and escort yourself away from the Royal Hotel as quickly as possible.

Head straight to the "Untouchable Messenger" post office on the seventh floor.

She had to act before the Third Prince sent someone to verify her earlier statement.

Find Lin Gui and get everyone on the same page!

At the same time, he was asked to open the Night Gown and let himself go inside to hide for a while.

However, the process of finding Lin Gui was far more difficult than she had imagined.

When she rushed to the dilapidated post office with the sign that read "Untouchable Messenger".

Inside, there was only a group of "staff" who were sorting letters with disdainful expressions but quick and efficient hands.

And the displaced people standing in long lines, their eyes filled with expectation.

"Where's Lin Gui? Where's that black-haired, black-eyed sorcerer?"

Elvia grabbed a man who seemed to be in charge and asked urgently.

The steward recognized Elvia's identity.

Although it was surprising that a seventh princess would appear in such a place.

But he still maintained a facade of respect.

"Your Highness, the whereabouts of that sorcerer are uncertain."

"He only comes to check on things occasionally, and we don't know where he is now."

Elvia was anxious.

He left a message instructing the other party to notify him immediately upon seeing Lin Gui.

They left without stopping.

The guards quickly brought news that the Adventurers' Guild was in the refugee district.

News of Lin Gui has been discovered.

Elvia quickly mounted her horse and caught up with him.

Along the way, she gathered information from sporadic reports from her guards and from her own observations.

She witnessed firsthand the "good deeds" Lin Gui had accomplished in this low-lying area within just one day.

That post office with that insulting name.

Those highly efficient but arrogant staff members.

And then there were the refugees who wept bitterly upon receiving the letter…

All of this exudes a strange sense of contradiction.

She originally thought Lin Gui was a morally fastidious defender who couldn't tolerate any imperfections.

Now it seems that I misjudged him.

Arriving at the Adventurers' Guild in the refugee district, it was even noisier than the post office.

And as soon as I entered.

Elvia stood in front of the mission panel in the center of the hall.

The crowd, gathered in layers, excitedly discussing the matter, attracted attention.

She struggled to squeeze forward.

When you see the details of the request posted at the very top, marked in bold font.

Even with her strong will, she couldn't help but feel her eyes twitch violently.

[Commission: Find the Tomb of Queen Katalia]

[Details: Please provide any verified leads related to Queen Katharina and her tomb.]

Commission Fee: 560,000 Gold Coins

[Client: Lin Gui]

The long string of zeros that followed almost blinded everyone.

Five hundred and sixty thousand gold coins!

This sum of money was enough to bankrupt a small noble family.

A terrifying fortune that can even make the strong envious!

Where did Lin Gui get so much money?

Elvia could guess a thing or two.

It's probably another unlucky rich man's warehouse that's been opened.

But when she actually saw the outrageous amount of money entrusted to her.

They were still stunned by the other party's incredible move.

"Did you see the monk who posted this commission?"

Elvia asked the guild staff.

"After that person placed the commission and paid a huge deposit, he left. Nobody knows where he went."

Elvia's heart sank.

There was no post office, and no Adventurers' Guild either.

She used almost every connection and informant she had in the refugee and working-class neighborhoods.

But they didn't even catch a glimpse of Lin Gui.

The sky gradually darkened.

Elvia stood on the noisy street, watching people come and go, and for the first time felt so powerless.

That guy disappeared without a trace, like a drop of water merging into the ocean.

"Could he... have already left the capital?"

A chilling thought involuntarily popped into her head.

If Lin Gui has really left.

Then what she just said to the third prince became a complete lie and a provocation.

What awaits her is the Third Prince's ruthless and insane revenge!

The thought of being imprisoned and tortured made Elvia's face turn pale.

She bit her lower lip, forcing herself to calm down.

Standing on the noisy streets of the migrant worker district.

Looking around at the crowds of people struggling to make a living.

For the first time, I felt a deep sense of powerlessness and... a trace of resentment at being abandoned?

Just when her mood was about to plummet to rock bottom.

My gaze inadvertently swept over a small stall selling grilled insect skewers on the street corner.

A familiar figure.

They sneaked in furtively into a women's clothing store.

It instantly attracted all of Elvia's attention.

The figure appeared ordinary, but the way it moved revealed a light and graceful physique befitting an elf.

And occasionally, the curve of the pointed ears would be faintly visible through the side profile of the hood.

Elvia's heart skipped a beat!

"Shia?!"

Excitedly, she pulled down the brim of her hat and quietly followed.

To conceal her whereabouts, she quietly activated a magical item.

【A hazy, veiled shadow】.

A faint, distorted light enveloped her.

This makes her appearance blurry and difficult to recognize in the eyes of others.

She followed the figure into a clothing store.

Sure enough, the other person was carefully selecting clothes.

She seemed quite interested in several long dresses with elfin-style embroidery.

The shop assistants were busy serving other customers.

They did not notice Elvia, who was covered by the [Hidden Gauze].

In the instant that Xia picked up a piece of clothing and turned to slip into the fitting room.

Elvia, like a slippery fish, quickly followed them inside!

However, she had just stepped into the fitting room.

I felt a cold chill pressing against my throat from behind!

Shea reacted quickly, having already sensed someone following her, and instantly subdued the intruder with her dagger.

"Don't move! Who are you?!" Shia's voice was low and wary.

"It's me! Elvia!!" Elvia exclaimed in surprise, quickly identifying herself.

At the same time, he slightly adjusted the [Hypervading Gauze] to make his face clear for a moment in front of Shia.

Upon recognizing her, Xia loosened her grip slightly.

He couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle and put away the dagger.

"Oh, it was you, acting all sneaky."

Elvia finally breathed a sigh of relief, then complained in a low voice, clearly annoyed.

"You knew it was me all along, didn't you?! You did it on purpose, didn't you?!"

Shea shrugged, neither confirming nor denying, her emerald eyes holding a hint of mockery in the shadow of her hood.

"Alright! I don't have time to chat with you anymore!" Elvia asked urgently.

"Where the hell is Lin Gui?! I need to speak with him urgently! It's a matter of life and death!"

Shea was about to speak.

But then he remembered being "tricked" by Elvia at Eagle Fortress, and immediately shut his mouth, letting out a cold snort.

Why would I reveal the whereabouts of my team members to someone I don't know?

"Huh?! You..." Elvia was speechless with anger.

But being so clever, she immediately understood that the other party was sulking about the fortress incident.

She immediately put on a smiling face, leaned closer to Xia, and argued.

"Oh, I was just trying to be helpful and give you a heads-up..."

"Do I need you to remind me?" Shia interrupted her speechlessly.

"It would be a miracle if a mid-level disguise spell could fool an epic demon!"

"If only you had told us the truth about the fortress sooner."

"We don't necessarily have to confront that epic Banshee Queen directly!"

"Even Lin Gui's [Night Veil] couldn't fool her!" Elvia tried to explain.

"The capital is surrounded by well-connected roads; even taking a day or two longer detour is safer than facing the Epic Banshee Queen head-on, right?!"

Xia's words left her speechless.

Tell Lin Gui in advance.

The other party can also find other methods to pass without leaving a seed.

The Night Veil is too versatile.

Helpless, Elvia could only launch a "friendship" attack.

She noticed that Sia was still holding the light green dress she had chosen.

His eyes darted around, a fawning smile spread across his face, and he leaned in affectionately:

"Oh, Shia, beautiful elf lady~ Look how well this dress suits you!"

"The colors, the embroidery—it's like it was made just for you!"

"Wearing this, that Lin Gui guy will definitely stare at you like a head-turner!"

As she spoke, she secretly slipped a small bag of gold coins into Xia's hand.

"Consider it my sponsorship! And while you're at it, tell me where that guy is~ I really have something extremely urgent!"

Shea looked at the heavy money bag in her hand and said speechlessly.

"Whispering Forest, you haven't given me my share yet."

"Oh dear, the items haven't been sold yet, right? I'll give you your share!"

"Furthermore, I have already found out about the items that can remove your wanted status and conceal your demonic energy."

"At the high-level auction in three days, a very suitable hiding item for you will be available."

"Even if it means losing everything I own, I will still take it down for you!"

Elvia patted her chest and guaranteed it.

With Lin Gui's incredible concealment magic, he can wander around the wealthy circles a few times.

He'll probably become the richest man in Carter's capital.

With his own status as a backer, he could easily auction off a highlight item.

Shea sighed.

In the end, she softened.

Holding up the skirt, she gestured in front of the mirror and said casually.

"He went to the Carter Royal Library on the first floor to check your family tree."