Chapter 221: 220 Unnatural Phenomena Chapter 221: 220 Unnatural Phenomena About half an hour later, outside the western gate of the Royal Capital, two figures appeared and slowly walked toward the distance.
Watching Luoqi walk forward seemingly without purpose, Shane finally asked aloud.
“So, what exactly are you planning to do?”
Shane couldn’t guess Luoqi’s intention.
Luoqi did not turn around and, while continuing to walk forward, finally began to explain.
“Actually, there has been some unnatural activity among the demons around the Royal Capital recently.”
Luoqi suddenly said this.
“Yes,” Luoqi nodded and said, “Originally, near the Royal Capital, there have always been various demons of higher levels, and they are the main targets of the Royal Capital’s adventurers, since some of these demons even consider attacking the Royal Capital. They are a threat to the Royal Capital, neither too big nor too small.”
Because the Royal Capital is protected by a Barrier, the walls and gates are always patrolled by the Knight Order, and with adventurers undertaking various commissions to hunt outside, the threat posed by the demons that linger around the Royal Capital is low. Instead, their body materials are in high demand by many, so the Royal Capital has neither considered driving them away nor subjugating them.
But recently, their activities have become abnormal.
“According to reports from the Knight Order and the adventurer’s guild, the demons near the Royal Capital have, in recent times, left their fixed habitats, become irritable and restless, as if sensing some terrifying threat, they dare not approach the Royal Capital anymore, and some have even lost their tracks in order to stay away from the Royal Capital, which has brought some trouble to the supply of demon materials in the Royal Capital.”
“Additionally, reports of suspicious figures loitering around have been received lately, and the Royal Palace thinks this anomaly cannot be ignored, so they decided to investigate.”
However, the outcome of the investigation alarmed both the Royal Palace and the Royal Family.
“Some have claimed that the suspicious figures wandering around the vicinity of the Royal Capital are actually the representatives of the Demon Clan who have come to visit, led by a member of the Demon Clan.”
Shane was surprised by Luoqi’s words.
“Are you talking about that Demon Clan Officer named Jiasinta?”
Shane remembered the somewhat frivolous Demon Clan youth who gave him a rare and powerful magic wand as a gift.
“Yes, that’s him.” Luoqi’s expression became serious and said, “Originally, after the audience concluded, as an officer of the Demon Clan he would have returned to the Demon Realm and not lingered in the Royal Capital. But for some reason, he has been staying in the Royal Capital all this time, unwilling to leave, and even when asked about his reasons, he brushes people off.”
This was becoming troublesome.
“Because of the issues with the Old Demon Clan Faction, we had held that audience, thinking it would all end there. But instead, a Demon Clan officer is unwilling to leave, lingering here for no reason, and during his stay, unnatural phenomena have occurred near the Royal Capital.”
“Moreover, the suspicious figures lurking around the Royal Capital are from their side. This issue could be very big or very small.”
“Now, there are rumors in the Royal Palace that the Demon Clan officer intends to implement some conspiracy, planning something bad against the Kingdom.”
Luoqi turned her gaze to Shane.
“If this is not handled well, it could become a diplomatic issue between the Human Race and the Demon Clan.”
Therefore, this matter must be thoroughly investigated, properly dealt with, and well resolved.
Otherwise, diplomatic issues aside, the unnatural phenomena occurring around the Royal Capital were enough to unsettle many.
“Father King has been taking this matter very seriously, and during these days he has kept an eye on Lord Jiasinta’s movements. Big Sister also tried to establish contact with the Demon Clan, hoping to gather some intelligence from them or even get them to restrain Jiasinta by summoning him back.”
“And I am responsible for investigating the unnatural phenomena around the Royal Capital, which is why I left the city.”
Upon hearing this, Shane expressed his understanding.
“For something , shouldn’t you bring more people with you?” Shane asked confusedly. “This is the first time I’ve seen a Princess venture alone into the wilderness to investigate an issue.”
With the vast area surrounding the Royal Capital, where would one even begin to investigate?
In such situations, isn’t using a brute force approach with many hands the most appropriate method?
Luoqi certainly understood Shane’s point.
“We have tried several times, sending the Knight Order to investigate, but Lord Jiasinta’s people are clever. They detect any movement early on and use Concealment, leading us to discover nothing,” Luoqi said, unable to hide her frustration. “With no other choice, we decided to conduct the investigation with just a few people to avoid alerting Lord Jiasinta’s side and proceed covertly.”
Therefore, it was a measure born of necessity.
“But there’s no need for the Princess herself to personally come and investigate, right?” Shane still didn’t quite get it and said as much. “Although you’re very strong, all of your Skill combinations are Melee combat ones. You don’t have any Skills for Reconnaissance or investigation, do you?”
Shane couldn’t understand why Luoqi would undertake an investigation in the outskirts on her own.
Of course, there was a reason for this too.
“I volunteered for this myself,” Luoqi explained. “You know that I have the Blessing of the Goddess of Fate, right?”
“Yes,” Shane nodded, puzzled. “What does that have to do with this Blessing?”
“It’s related,” Luoqi said with a smile. “Because of the Blessing of the Goddess of Fate, I too can somewhat benefit from destiny. If there’s an issue that must be resolved by me, destiny will lead me through a series of coincidences and happenstances until I reach the heart of the problem itself.”
“In other words, not only is my luck good, but it’s so good that I often find myself unknowingly at the center of a problem and manage to solve it,” Luoqi said meaningfully to Shane. “Meeting you and learning about the things behind you might also be due to destiny’s guidance.”
“I hope so,” Shane rolled his eyes and said. “So you mean to say that by wandering around here on your own, you might eventually find a clue?”
“That’s exactly it,” Luoqi stated earnestly. “Don’t think it’s unreliable. Over the years, every time I’ve sought to resolve something, I’ve always ended up finding it. I trust this time will be the same.”
Shane really wanted to say that her unshakable confidence was truly dazzling to him.
To leave it to chance but phrase it so elegantly; this was the first time he’d seen someone make relying on luck seem so splendid.
However, since it involved a God’s Blessing, he couldn’t criticise too quickly.
Otherwise, if he ended up being the one embarrassed, it would be Shane who felt the pain, not this eccentric Princess.
“So what if I want to leave?” Shane started to sigh.
To waste my precious time as a student on such matters, I won’t let it slide without consequence, I won’t back down so easily, rest assured.