Volume 3 Chapter 200
by Need_More_SleepVolume 3 + Chapter 200: Grilled Fish
Xia Yi was stunned.
She could clearly feel it—this powerful aura had already surpassed all life on this land. Only a legendary beast could possibly possess such strength that defied common sense.
Even though it wasn’t a direct confrontation, just the fluctuation of its aura alone carried boundless fury.
The Beast of Wrath—Samael.
This name leapt into her mind.
“Why… why did it suddenly get so angry…?!”
Xia Yi felt herself being affected by the aura of the legendary beast, an inexplicable surge of uncontrollable rage welling up inside her, twisting her very will.
This intense emotional turbulence made her want to fight, to fight without end, to keep plundering endlessly until she burned her own life away completely.
Heart Like a Still Mirror!
Xia Yi quickly forced her mind into a flawless state, stabilizing her spirit to avoid being consumed by the flames of wrath.
Truly…
Terrifying.
She hadn’t even faced the legendary beast directly, and yet she was already under this level of influence.
If it were an ordinary person, they might have gone completely mad by now.
After calming down, Xia Yi glanced at the Knight Princess beside her.
The Knight Princess was channeling her holy power, beginning to pray, chanting the words of a prayer spell as she released a holy technique—Clear Mind—to stabilize her own sanity.
It seemed she had managed to hold on too, without going insane under the influence.
“Phew… that was so dangerous, I almost lost control.” The Knight Princess spoke with lingering fear.
Oh.
Right!
My current persona is just an ordinary noble girl. Even the Knight Princess almost couldn’t withstand it—if I came through completely unscathed, wouldn’t that be far too suspicious?
Thinking this, Xia Yi immediately put on an act, clutching her head and shouting loudly.
“Ah! Ah!!”
“Miss Xia Yi, what’s wrong?”
“Fight! Fight! I want to keep fighting forever!!”
“Clear Mind!”
The Knight Princess immediately cast Clear Mind again, this time on Xia Yi.
After a good while, Xia Yi gradually regained clarity. Looking innocently at the Knight Princess, she asked, “What… happened to me?”
“Miss Xia Yi, you seemed to have been affected by the aura of some powerful being just now, causing your mind to lose control. But don’t worry—I’ve already used holy magic to dispel this negative influence.” The Knight Princess explained.
“So that’s what happened. Thank you so much, Sir Knight Princess!” Xia Yi showed a frightened expression. “It’s a good thing you were here—otherwise, something terrible would’ve happened to me…”
However, the black-haired loli was laughing secretly inside.
Hehehe!
As expected of me—perfect acting, excellent judgment, top-tier foresight!
If I had been even a little late, the Knight Princess might’ve started doubting me.
I absolutely won’t let you see even the slightest crack in my disguise!
After that terrifying surge of aura, the Beast of Wrath seemed to calm down, as if it had been abruptly awakened, thrown a tantrum, and then, after venting, drifted back to sleep again. For now, it appeared safe.
Xia Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
But the Knight Princess looked deeply troubled. It was obvious that her understanding of legendary beasts was minimal.
“What kind of existence was that just now…? Stronger than any calamity I’ve ever faced?”
“Even you don’t know, Sir Knight Princess?” Xia Yi asked.
“This was the first time I’ve ever sensed such an existence in this world—one so strong it completely surpasses everything I’ve known. It feels as though I, and all the foes I’ve ever fought before, are utterly insignificant before it…”
The Knight Princess shook her head, visibly shaken.
“Could that be… the strongest being in the world?”
In truth, there are six others just like Samael in this world!
But Xia Yi couldn’t bring herself to say it—it would crush the Knight Princess even more.
Humanity’s historical records had long been severed, so knowledge of legendary beasts was extremely scarce.
Even understanding the calamities associated with legendary beasts was already considered a blessing.
Even the most powerful dragons at the top of the hierarchy knew only a little about legendary beasts—only beings like Xia Lulu, at the pinnacle of the Dragon Kingdom, were aware of their existence.
“Sir Knight Princess, didn’t the witch always mutter strange things—about calamity, faith, and the like…?”
Xia Yi subtly hinted.
“Could it be… the subspace the witch transported us to—is actually the stronghold of the calamities?” The Knight Princess suddenly realized. “I remember when she went mad, she mentioned a name?”
“Yes, yes! That one—the witch always called out ‘Lord Samael of Wrath’ when she contacted me before. That probably refers to the powerful being in this subspace, right?”
“Samael of Wrath…”
The Knight Princess repeated the name softly.
Well, I guess this counts as informing her of the existence of legendary beasts.
After all, legendary beasts are the enemies of all life on this land—unrelated to any conflict between dragons and humans.
“For safety’s sake, we should go scout the area—especially concerning Samael. Humanity has always fought against the essence of calamity. We must investigate—hm?”
The Knight Princess had resolved herself, ready to act, but after taking a few steps, her body wavered, nearly collapsing.
Xia Yi reacted quickly, rushing forward to support the golden tin can.
“Sir Knight Princess, what’s wrong? Are you injured?”
“No, it’s just that in the last battle, I released the Holy Spear—it drained me too much.” The Knight Princess explained.
“Then let’s rest first.”
“This…”
The Knight Princess hesitated.
“No! We must rest and recover our strength immediately. Otherwise, how can we face the battles ahead? Charging in like this is nothing but suicide!”
Xia Yi’s tone changed completely.
The Knight Princess fell silent for a moment. “Miss Xia Yi, you’re right. I was too impatient. Now truly is the time to restore myself. Your words have awakened my recklessness. Thank you.”
“Then let’s find a place to rest. Just a short while—I have experience in this area!”
Xia Yi guided the Knight Princess to a tree, letting her lean against it.
Then Xia Yi quickly moved around, using her experience to find a suitable resting place.
…
After some time, Xia Yi found a spot.
It was a naturally formed cave, its entrance about five meters high, stretching dozens of meters deep, with a small pool at the far end.
Fortunately, there were no magical beasts inside, making it an excellent resting point.
Perhaps due to Samael’s influence, the outside air had grown hotter, but inside the cave, it was pleasantly cool, with the sound of flowing water echoing softly.
“Miss Xia Yi, how did you find this place?”
The Knight Princess looked at the cave in surprise and delight.
“Well…”
Xia Yi didn’t know how to explain.
This came from her days as a human Sword Saint.
Back then, she often adventured alone with no one else to rely on. To survive, she gradually acquired wilderness survival skills.
Even if you stripped Wright Schubert completely bare and tossed him into a wild forest, he could still live—oh yes!
She gathered firewood into a pile, then cast a spell.
After a deliberately showy incantation, fire elements ignited the wood, turning it into a bonfire.
The orange glow of the fire lit up the cave walls, casting the silhouettes of Xia Yi and the Knight Princess.
“Miss Xia Yi is nothing like any other noble lady I’ve met. If it were them, they’d have been crying from fear long ago—much less keeping calm. But Xia Yi not only analyzed the situation rationally, she even found a safe resting spot in this dangerous region…”
Xia Yi could faintly sense the Knight Princess’s gaze toward her changing.
She quickly patched things up. “This… is all stuff I learned from my dad!”
“Your dad?”
“Mm, my father who died young! He loved wilderness survival and even took me along when I was little. But later…”
“I’m sorry, Miss Xia Yi. It was wrong of me to pry and make you recall something so sad.”
The Knight Princess apologized sincerely, bowing slightly for her fault.
“It’s fine! I think Dad would be happy knowing the skills he taught me are useful now. His spirit in heaven must feel very comforted!”
Xia Yi waved it off cheerfully.
After all, this dad was completely made up.
“By the way, I also brought some ingredients.”
Xia Yi laid out some food she had gathered on the way—several freshly caught fish.
“I think we should eat something to recover some strength,” Xia Yi suggested. “What do you think, Sir Knight Princess?”
“A very reasonable plan.”
“Sir Knight Princess, do you know how to cook?”
“No, but I’m good at eating.” The Knight Princess replied suddenly.
“…”
“…”
“Hahaha.”
Xia Yi couldn’t help laughing.
“How improper of me… I’m so sorry, Miss Xia Yi.”
The Knight Princess’s voice wavered—she knew that remark didn’t fit her image at all.
But Xia Yi knew the truth—Tia was always like this. It was only in her Knight Princess persona that she hid it from others.
“All right then, Sir Knight Princess, leave it all to me!”
Xia Yi took off her Laurel Academy uniform jacket, rolled up her sleeves, and got to work.
After all, she used to survive in the wild alone all the time. Cooking was no problem—as long as she followed the steps in her memory.
Watching the black-haired loli handle the ingredients and start cooking, the Knight Princess was momentarily dazed.
This look… why does it seem…
“What’s wrong, Sir Knight Princess? You don’t like grilled fish?” Xia Yi raised her head. “You look like you want to say something…”
“It’s nothing, Miss Xia Yi. I have no such aversions. Please continue.” The Knight Princess shook her head.
Xia Yi didn’t think much of it and continued cooking as she remembered.
After some time, the fragrant grilled fish was finally ready—made with special techniques that would surely impress!
“Come, have a taste!”
Xia Yi confidently picked up one of the skewered fish from beside the fire and handed it to the Knight Princess.
Even through the golden armor, the aroma wafted through.
Since the helmet made eating impossible, she had no choice but to remove it.
Under Xia Yi’s gaze, Tia felt slightly embarrassed, but still took the fish and took a bite.
Then she froze.
Because this grilled fish tasted exactly like the one Wright used to make…?