After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply-Chapter 791 - 544, Truth and Sacrifice?

Gazing in the direction where the blue light disappeared, Lin Da’s mind raced with thoughts: If Evelyn has indeed defected to the Demons, why is it still necessary for the New Moon Knight to come to Cyan City?

The combat power of a Legend is extraordinary, why not use it to capture the Royal Capital.

The Azure Tree is indeed important, but it’s not worth two Legendaries, including Evelyn, to personally set it ablaze.

"Plan change, we don’t need to break the barrier."

Lin Da said confidently.

Lia’s face changed: "We can’t just wait here to die."

"Boo hoo hoo boss, I still want to live." The useless tiger was about to wet itself.

"Facing two Legendaries, even if we break the barrier and escape, it will only buy us time, they’ll catch up soon."

Lin Da said resolutely, "We must help Evelyn and take down the New Moon Knight!"

"Huh?"

This proposal startled everyone.

The New Moon Knight is a Legendary Adventurer at the top of the pyramid, what help can we, these Sacred Ranks, offer?

Moreover...

Aiko frowned and said: "According to your guess, isn’t Coldmoon Duke a traitor?"

"Yes, but also no. If I’m not wrong, Evelyn is under orders from the Demon King’s Castle, but not completely controlled."

Aiko instantly understood Lin Da’s implication, surprised, "Coldmoon Duke, is a Witch?"

"Yes."

Lin Da nodded.

Before him, pieces seemed to come together to reveal the truth.

He began speaking faster, more fluently: "Legendary Adventurers are not so easily ensnared, after all, the Demon King is only level 99.

Evelyn’s level is at least 96.

Therefore she retains a considerable amount of her self-awareness.

The New Moon Knight’s purpose here, I think, is to ensure the smooth retrieval of Evelyn.

Cyan City is Evelyn’s hometown, if the people from Dragon’s Rest Tomb massacre here, burning the Azure Tree, it could likely spark Evelyn’s resistance.

There must be a Legendary Rank Demon to suppress her."

This speculation led everyone into deep thought.

At first glance, Lin Da’s reasoning made sense.

But even if these speculations are true...

Aiko looked troubled: "The Witch State of Coldmoon Duke still leans towards the Demons, doesn’t it..."

"Regarding this, I have my ways."

As long as I can contact Evelyn, using the Dark Shadow’s magic power to initiate purification, there’s hope of helping her regain clarity.

In Lin Da’s subconscious, he also believed that Evelyn would stand with the adventurers.

Through the plot of favorability 80 [Drinking Under the Moon], it is known that Evelyn abhorred evil and wished nothing more than to annihilate all of the Demons who killed her parents.

However, there is still one final doubt.

"Kafni, why didn’t you realize Evelyn’s identity as a Witch?"

"I don’t know." Kafni was puzzled: "I thought she seemed quite normal, not like a witch."

Lin Da frowned.

Could it be that Evelyn’s level surpassed Kafni’s too much, causing Kafni’s sensing ability to fail?

While thinking, a male voice echoed over the city: "All citizens, quickly proceed to the underground shelters, I repeat..."

"Angel?"

Lin Da’s eyes lit up, flying towards the faint green figure ahead.

"Lin Da, Lia... what are you doing here?"

"It’s a long story, Angel, what are you...?"

"By order of Coldmoon Duke, I’m responsible for evacuating the populace. You too, hurry to the shelters!"

Angel urged, "Don’t get close to the Ice Abyss, there might be an outbreak of a Legendary battle!"

After saying this, Angel flew away.

Bailuo pondered, "Coldmoon Duke doesn’t seem to be a traitor?"

Lin Da also felt puzzled.

Evacuating the Ice Abyss trainees, deploying Angel to help the citizens evacuate...

These are entirely normal actions for one of the Four Great Dukes.

Could it be that Evelyn never betrayed in the first place?

Lin Da’s mind raced.

The truth of the matter seemed only to be witnessed personally.

He gritted his teeth, making up his mind.

"Lia, Bailuo, you go to the shelters first, I have to take a trip with Lin Xi."

"No." Lia grabbed his hand, "You’re coming with us to the shelter too!"

Bailuo’s eyes were full of worry: "The Legendary battle, even you, teacher, can’t help."

"’Teacher’ might not be able to help, but ’Eye of True Knowledge’ can."

Lin Da gave a light-hearted smile: "I have [Complete Healing] and [Fragile Aura], maybe they could play a critical role, just wait for my good news."

"Awoo! I’ll protect brother!"

The black Little Magical Dragon climbed onto Lin Da’s shoulder, puffing its chest with pride.

"Bailuo, you should understand my good intentions, right?"

Seeing Lia and the others still showing resistance, Lin Da turned to Bailuo, smiling as he patted the girl’s head: "You’re the most mature and steady member of my team, I’m entrusting everyone to you."

The little cat girl immediately perked up, her tail sticking up.

All along, she was seen as a mature adult in Lin Da’s heart.

She couldn’t let down Lin Da’s expectations.

Bailuo rubbed the silver Oath Ring on her hand, whispered: "I’ll trust teacher one last time."

"Don’t worry, I will come back." Lin Da gently hugged Bailuo.

After saying this, black silver wings spread out as he flew towards the city center.

I’m counting on you all.

Lin Da silently said in his heart.

...

Central street, Adventurers’ Guild.

People had evacuated, leaving the ground in ruins.

Many bodies were crushed beneath, many of them young waiters, some as young as sixteen or seventeen, mere adolescents.

They had passed numerous exams to successfully join the Adventurers’ Guild, securing an iron rice bowl with the Empire, only to meet their end in a Demon attack.

Looking over the hopeless, tragic faces under the ruins, Lin Da’s heart felt heavy.

This war between the adventurers and the Demons must end.

He slowly walked to the center of the hall.

Amidst the rubble and broken giant columns, was a goddess statue with only half of its body remaining.

Not sure if it would still work.

Lin Da opened the Space Ring, taking out a bloody bag.

Inside were more than two hundred demonic horns.

He placed them at the feet of the goddess statue.

Funny yet somewhat sad was that the cracked, broken head of the goddess Tricia was right there.

Lin Da stacked his hands on his chest and slightly bowed, silently praying: "Goddess, please respond to my call!"

Ten seconds, thirty seconds passed.

No change occurred.

The broken statue, the blood-scented warm wind, and the lifeless ruin.

"As expected, it doesn’t work."

Lin Da sighed.

The other goddess statue was in the Secret Realm Square.

He could only try going there.

Just as Lin Da prepared to turn and leave.

"— Lord Brave, you’ve worked hard."

A gentle feminine voice suddenly echoed in his ear.

Lin Da’s heart trembled, turning around in surprise and delight.

In front of the statue, stood a woman with long green hair.

Her height was a full ten meters, but her proportions were harmonious, not jarring at all.

As she gazed at him, her eyes reflected affection and a sigh.

...

(ps: I originally planned to update as usual, but caught a cold over the past two days, dizzy and groggy. Will try to catch up after recovering)