Volume 1 Chapter 436

Chapter 436: The Shadows in Everyone’s Heart

Yi’s words clearly announced that Lolth no longer needed to be wary of her teammates for the time being.

This made Lolth let out a big sigh of relief.

Of course, this condition is based on the premise that Lolth showed her teammates through her actions…

Although she is a succubus and a high-ranking officer in the Demon Army, she wouldn’t give everyone a reason to doubt her.

The words she just said undoubtedly built the image of someone "dedicated to reducing unnecessary fighting."

And this image works quite well in the current situation.

If she were to say that she actually hopes the Demon Army fails completely and that she has never provided any true information, no one would believe her.

The Succubus clan is naturally "sly and changeable," and with her achievements and title, saying such things would only backfire.

So it’s better to admit that torturing enemies, gathering information, and helping the Demon Army win the war are all things she does.

But those are just jobs, just positions.

Besides that, she Lolth is not a war maniac or a creep.

This is the effect Lolth wanted.

From the reactions of Yi, Lalea and Qiong, her strategy was very successful!

Everyone’s attention and caution returned to the brass puppet and the trial itself.

Now it was Qiong’s turn to answer.

"Please let ‘Qiong Thorn’ answer the question."

Qiong bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then shared her motivation.

"I… want to leave the United Kingdom of South Sotua."

"I have heard that the ‘Ruins of Sand’ and the Ailuo race have treasures that can completely change magic and racial traits."

"No…"

"What I want the most is a treasure that can erase memories, which is unique to the Ailuo race."

After Qiong said these words, the bronze puppet left.

Only Qiong was left, breathing heavily.

She bent over, holding herself.

There was a look of great pain on her face.

She spoke it out loud.

There was nothing wrong with saying these words to others.

The other four people present heard it, and even with Julie there, it was not a big deal.

Julie, who had finished her "treatment," truly heard these words.

She looked at the suffering Qiong and did not know what to say.

Qiong came here not seeking "power"—to access the treasures or secrets of the Holy Domain.

Or tools that could help her take revenge on the old king of South Sotua, the swordsmen of the Seven Kingdoms, and the royal family of the Golden Peacock.

Such things, of course, also exist in the Ruins of Sand.

The technology of ancient civilizations is overwhelming compared to the modern mainland.

She was already at a Legendary High Level; she just needed a few additional "supportive" items to achieve her "revenge."

As the last bloodline of the Royal Court of the King of Thorns, this was the "responsibility" she carried.

Since her mother fought desperately to escape and gave birth to her, she had no other choices in her life.

Revenge, overthrow those two countries, and kill those high and mighty people.

For this, even teammates on the same adventure should be abandoned without mercy.

Qiong used to be so driven by this.

But now, things have changed.

Her true desire is…

"To run away."

Qiong started as a mercenary and slowly grew into a legend, joining the South Sotua Royal Agency, obviously for revenge.

But now she no longer wants to do that.

She wants to escape to a place where no one knows her.

She wanted to forget the hatred and the people she had betrayed.

Qiong certainly knew that the "Lolthlinda" in front of her was the owner of Hillenbrand Town.

The succubus who had ruined her plan for revenge.

But before she mistakenly thought the other person was going to harm Julie, Qiong had no sense of resentment towards her.

In fact, at the very moment she became the "scapegoat," even though she knew her plan had completely failed and that she would face endless pursuers…

However, Qiong’s first feeling was not anger.

She remembered that terrifying moment.

She felt a sense of "relief."

But she could not feel relieved.

Every night as she falls asleep, the faintly burning mark on her forehead reminds her of her identity and mission.

The lost lives in the Royal Court of the King of Thorns and her mother, who left too soon, visit her dreams every night, watching over her.

They stand in a vast sea of blood, while she is the only one on the shore.

She must continue her quest for revenge—even if hope seems distant.

Because the deep blood feud of her entire family weighs heavily on her shoulders.

Her small body almost feels crushed by that weight.

Yi, Lalea, and Julie fell silent.

Even Lolth could not find the words to speak.

This is Qiong’s own inner struggle.

Although Lolth had never experienced something like this, she understood Qiong’s feelings at that moment very well.

It was really hard for her.

Choosing either side was an endless struggle for her.

Not everyone is meant to be a strong avenger.

But some people have no choice.

However, the questions continued.

"Please let ‘Lalea Otis’ answer the questions."

The brass puppet came to Lalea’s side.

Lalea glanced at Qiong and then sighed.

"I came here only to ruin my father’s plans."

"I know he sent someone here, but I don’t know what he wants to do…"

"But most likely, it has to do with the little time he has left."

"I don’t want him to keep living."

"Even though I can’t kill him myself, I would be happy to make it impossible for him to live."

Lalea said this and opened her hands.

Although her tone and reaction were much lighter than Qiong’s,…

Lolth could still feel the heaviness in the other person’s heart.

Indeed, it was not easy for anyone in this room.

Every family has its own difficult situation.

In the end, it was Yi who was asked.

"Please let Yi answer the question."

Looking at the brass puppet in front of her, Yi was silent for a long time.

"I will try to visit all the unclaimed half-planes, and that’s all."

As she said this, it seemed that under the pressure of Half-Plane Will, she had to add one more thing.

"The ruins of ancient civilizations, the lands of fallen gods, natural rifts in the planes, even alternate planes…"

"I look forward to finding a ‘possibility’ among them to make up for my mistakes."

After saying this, Yi tightly shut her mouth.

Only her words were the most ambiguous.

However, this unclear information, combined with her identity, still revealed quite a lot.

Even as the talented young girl from the Eastern Seven Kingdoms, almost certain to stand alongside Sword Saint Seychelles, Duke Heidegger, and even have the chance to reach higher realms, she…

Still faced difficulties she could do nothing about and could only hope for the half-plane.

Moreover, that difficulty seemed to have been caused by her own actions?