Chapter 975 - 30: What Was Promised

Chapter 975: Chapter 30: What Was Promised

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The scene suddenly fell silent.

The atmosphere became a bit awkward.

If at this moment, there happened to be a few crows flying by in a line, it would be quite fitting.

Among the crowd, it was hard to tell how many wore expressions of disdain, disgust, or envy, yet they all used a gaze similar to looking at something dirty, staring at the young man as if silently questioning his soul.

Their peculiar gaze easily conveyed its meaning. Right as everyone could sense the atmosphere in the air, they could immediately understand the situation.

"Wait, wait! Give me a moment—"

Erica widened her beautiful blue eyes, her gaze fixed on the fallen chestnut-haired girl for quite a while before finally reacting to the dramatic scene. One moment he was confidently speaking, the next a girl jumped out to accuse him!

What does this count for?

Does the slap in the face come as fast as a tornado?

"... Didn’t you just say that besides her and me, you didn’t know anyone else?"

Feeling deceived, Erica gritted her teeth. She could certainly see that the panting chestnut-haired girl, who had rushed over with effort and sunk into weakness after saying something, clearly belonged to her part of the world!

Because there was a wave of special energy on her body—

Though subtle and weak, as long as confirmed to belong to Magic Power’s existence, that’s enough to prove the point!

So, saying this, doesn’t it imply that this guy is someone she knows? Thus, deducing properly, doesn’t it mean he has connections with the Magic Realm before Miss Emi and I, possibly hiding something intentionally?

"Yeah, besides you two, I don’t know anyone else." Faced with Erica’s suspicion, Gu Mo blinked and nodded calmly, without a flicker of discomfort.

"Is that so... Haha, then who is she?"

The blond Knight Princess squinted slightly, pointing towards Banriya Yuri. She didn’t quite believe his words easily, wanting to see how he’d explain the situation.

"I wouldn’t know, I don’t know her." The young man responded calmly, repeating his line—he knew about Banriya Yuri, but only in a limited knowledge sense, hardly qualified as acquaintance, so indeed every word was truthful.

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Erica felt a pause instantly, taking a deep breath to relieve the pressure in her head.

Okay, this person couldn’t give a reasonable explanation at all...

Simply insisting on being unsure, unacquainted, unaware... Isn’t this plainly being shameless?

The young girl felt furious at this moment and almost instinctively drew some preconceived conclusion, linking several thoughts and almost unconsciously reflecting back on the recent encounter, especially the hurriedly opened special space—

Nearly changing the entire world in their eyes, enveloping and blocking the area they perceived, that patch of "Dark Night".

Based on Erica’s judgment, it should involve using powers related to Night God, or at least entities with corresponding Divine Format, to create "Domain", more advanced than ordinary "Barriers".

In conclusion, through her speculation and guesswork, it’s likely there exist multiple elite sorcerers collaborating, or using some high-level Holy Relics’ power and aura, enabling such advanced Spell spatial deployment feasibly and reaching this level.

The girl’s thoughts and views tended to be cautiously conservative, adhering to a sensible approach, considering reality and common sense for reasonably guessing and deducing, not immediately attributing to godly encounters by coincidence—

Not even a coincidence, just feeling seen by Defiant Gods...

Of course.

Nor can she be suggested overly careful, bold hypothesis, careful verification, entirely capable of bolder imagination... mainly that thought represents normalcy, more daring concepts only possible through a godly perspective.

Because even for mages wielding an alternate worldview and common sense, encountering Gods isn’t easily achieved. Even for those titled Magic King, Godslayers, it’s not simple to meet deities.

Generally speaking, over decades or even centuries of history, events where Godslaying Kings collide with Defiant Gods are rare.

These few clear collisions are always closely monitored and recorded by the Magic Realm.

Hence, mages deeply revere both the power of Defiant Gods and the strength of Godslaying Demon Kings.

Due to such low odds, small chances of encounters, some Godslayers desiring stronger powers, more and richer Authorities, can only opt for proactive measures like special rituals or other summons Catalysts, actively calling and directing Defiant Gods’ arrival.

This is naturally an insane pursuit, yet still faces numerous constraints, unable to assure perpetual success.

Therefore, even with these active summons included, within the past century, instances confirming divine appearances remain scarce.

Given these reasons, Erica naturally wouldn’t have the misplaced confidence to think she’s so special that she can continuously encounter situations directly involving the Gods. From a probability standpoint, it’s just impossible. The current event she’s been pursuing as her main task since Sardinia is already a rare opportunity in recent years.

That’s why she’s so persistent, almost stubbornly, wanting to seize this opportunity to gain achievements.

If the opportunities weren’t so rare and were frequent instead, then she wouldn’t be so keen on this. Things too commonplace hold no value.

It’s such a principle, yet even though she’s been very conservative, this conjecture is still enough to make her cautious. She scrutinizes the young man she has not known for long, her eyes filled with suspicion and disbelief.

The more she looks, the more doubts arise about this man.

If he were truly an ordinary person, would the unknown magic association use so many high-level Casters, even employing the power of Holy Relics to target something remotely?

"Alright, alright... Miss Erica, please don’t be like this, calm down first."

At this moment, Amilia finally adapted to the dramatic change in light and realized the temporary team was facing a trust crisis, feeling a bit anxious. She rushed forward to smooth things over, discreetly shielding the landlord behind her.

Although the previous situation had proven to be a misunderstanding, it still left her somewhat shaky, worried that the Knight Princess opposite might suddenly flip and slash with a sword.

"His words have no credibility at all, you still believe him?" Erica said somewhat angrily, seeing at once that Miss Brave was protecting the other party.

"Of course, I believe him!"

Amilia did not hesitate, nodded seriously, and looked straight at the other party.

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Erica frowned and said nothing.

The crowd erupted, with a moderate commotion spreading, while the hostile gazes from the crowd suddenly intensified, as if wanting to step in and replace Amilia to tear apart the scumbag decisively!

It’s like all spectators are clear-headed, feeling pity for her misfortune and anger for her incompetence, wishing to see her turn steel into gold. Their mindset at this moment is just like this.

— Because the facts are obviously clear already!

— Just like what the blonde girl said.

Yet, the magenta-haired girl seemed completely oblivious, her wide reddened eyes, formerly tear-stained, now capable of steadfastly declaring "I believe him"... Is this some melodramatic plot of crashing headlong into walls?

This kind of naive character evidently appears not only on TV but also exists in reality!

They’re just anxious watching her!

"Forget it... let’s leave here first, bring this girl along." Erica sighed deeply, scanning around quickly, realizing there’s no way to continue arguing here. She stepped forward to help up the chestnut-haired girl lying on the ground, intending to leave.

"Mm..."

Miss Brave breathed a small sigh of relief and hurriedly went up to help, with the two of them supporting Banriya Yuri on either side, preparing to leave.

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The surrounding onlookers looked at each other again, feeling frustrated and uneasy, feeling as if they were falling apart... What happened to catching a cheater?

What happened to the people’s favorite, universally appealing plot?

Now, what was this development all about? Why did you drop your prejudice so quickly? ... Where’s the bottom line? What happened to sticking to the bottom line? And that blonde girl, who seemed so strong just now, why did she suddenly give in? At least insist a bit more!

This side is counting on you to deliver! Have the spirit to tackle the scumbag!

Nonetheless, no matter how distressed they were, they couldn’t change this cruel fact.

"Everyone, please make way, I ask you to make a way..."

The young man walked ahead, pushing through the crowd, smiling and saying, paving the way for the two girls supporting Banriya Yuri.

"Thank you, thank you all for understanding..." he said with a wide grin.

At this moment, numerous people were devastated, feeling like they wanted to punch this pretty boy in the face.

Are the differences between people really this big? Originally, they thought they were about to witness the joyful downfall of a scumbag exposed for stepping on two boats, ushering in a tragic ending, but unexpectedly... the many lonely single dogs hoping for entertainment only felt their dog bowls were kicked over, suffering a crippling blow!

Those two girls had no bottom line, giving in so easily!

They seemed to have even accepted the appearance of a third boat?

They were hit so hard they were a bit dazed...