Chapter 253: Things That Must Be Done
Otherwise, there will be countless opportunities to meet new people.
As a candidate for the Holy Maiden, many people definitely want to get acquainted with Alisa.
These people all have powerful backgrounds.
As long as you can get acquainted with one of them.
Even if you're not friends, just leveraging some connections can easily change many things.
"Let's go back!"
Susan sighed inwardly and had no choice but to turn around and leave.
She gave up because she didn't want to cause any unnecessary complications.
After all, she didn't understand the Volunteer Army or the Knights of the Guard.
Recklessly approaching the camps of the two forces might lead to something unfavorable.
After all, she was just a weak woman with no strength at all.
She couldn't protect herself in critical moments.
"Susan, why are you back so soon?"
Seeing Susan walk over with a dejected look on her face,
Alisa, who was in the pavilion, curiously asked.
Susan returned to Alisa's side and sat on the stone bench.
She leaned weakly onto the stone table.
"Alisa, am I useless?"
Alisa smiled slightly and mimicked Susan, leaning on the stone table.
"Why do you say that?"
"I'm just an ordinary person. I can't do anything right."
"That's not true. Even ordinary people can accomplish many things."
"Is that so?"
"Yes, that's right."
"Why don't I feel that way?"
"I always thought you were amazing, Susan. You've achieved things with your wisdom that I couldn't accomplish."
"For example? Alisa, tell me more to help me regain confidence."
Hearing this, Alisa pursed her lips and smiled.
"Susan, don't you remember? If it weren't for you, I would've died several times by now."
Alisa's words reminded Susan of all that had happened over the past year after Silver Mask left.
Using her wits, she helped Alisa survive crisis after crisis.
Alisa's identity made it impossible for her to live a peaceful life.
Many eyes were always watching the estate.
They were like wolves hiding in the dark,
Ready to pounce and bite as soon as they saw an opportunity.
Every competition for the position of Holy Maiden was incredibly bloody and brutal.
After all, becoming the Holy Maiden meant being a candidate for the Holy King.
If the Holy Maiden they supported ascended to the throne, unimaginable benefits would follow.
Thus, every Holy Maiden candidate had powerful forces backing them.
These forces would stop at nothing to eliminate their competitors.
Susan sat up straight.
She looked at Alisa with determination.
She reached out and grasped Alisa's slender hand.
"Alisa, I will protect you."
"Eh? Ah?"
Alisa's face flushed slightly as she looked at Susan in confusion.
Susan looked as though she were confessing her love.
Susan released Alisa's hand.
"Alisa, I must meet with Lord Bard!"
With that, Susan stood up abruptly.
She turned and strode out.
At this moment, Susan was no longer hesitant or uncertain.
Even if Lord Bard suspected her, she had to warn him.
Even if Lord Bard secretly dealt with her as a threat because of it.
Susan still didn't intend to stay silent and do nothing.
It was just one death—what was there to fear?
Susan hurried back to the estate and went straight to the second floor.
She stopped outside a certain room on the second floor.
Looking at the tightly closed door, a trace of hesitation flashed in Susan's eyes.
Courage has a time limit.
When it comes to actually taking action, hesitation is only human.
"Hoo!"
Outside the door, Susan took a deep breath.
The hesitation on her face disappeared completely.
Susan raised her hand and knocked on the door.
The sound of knocking echoed through the corridor.
"Come in!"
Before long, Lord Bard's voice came from the room.
Susan pushed the door open and entered.
The room was very spacious, lined with rows of bookshelves.
This was Lord Bard's study.
By the window, behind the desk, Susan saw Lord Bard.
He was holding a thick book.
Emma stood quietly beside him.
"Miss Susan, is something the matter?"
Bard smiled faintly and set down the book in his hand.
Susan stopped in front of the desk.
"Lord Bard, tonight, the Cult of Demons will launch a massive invasion on Obenlo City. Please prepare for defense!"
Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed in Bard's eyes.
Emma, too, looked curiously at Miss Susan.
"How does Miss Susan know this?"
Bard smiled faintly, though the smile didn't reach his eyes, as he looked at Susan in front of the desk.
"This…"
A trace of hesitation flashed in Susan's eyes.
In the end, Susan looked resolutely at Bard.
"To be honest, Lord Bard, I am the Divine Child!"
As soon as she said this, Emma, standing beside Bard, had a peculiar expression.
Miss Susan, who couldn't even hold a chicken, claimed to be the Divine Child?
Bard's expression was thoughtful.
He smiled faintly and leaned back.
"So, Miss Susan's ability is related to foresight?"
Seeing that Lord Bard didn't react much to her words,
Susan was a little puzzled.
Could it be that Lord Bard had already noticed her abilities?
Susan nodded.
"Yes, I can foresee events within one day. I can only use it once per day."
Susan had no intention of telling Lord Bard about her time-reversal ability.
Pretending to be the Divine Child to make him believe she had foresight
Was the only way to gain his trust.
Bard sat up straight, his expression becoming serious.
He didn't think Miss Susan would tell such a lie for no reason.
Miss Susan indeed had some secrets.
Ever since she came to the estate,
Many events had seemed coincidental yet strange.
"Miss Susan, please explain your foresight in detail."
Susan took a deep breath.
Then her voice echoed through the room.
"Tonight, the Cult of Demons will invade the estate. A particularly troublesome figure will appear. If anyone meets his eyes, their head will explode. This seems to be a special ability of the Divine Child. Lord Bard will die, Emma and Aya will die, and I will die too. The inner city seems to be covered by a magic barrier. A fire breaks out in the city, and I hear screams outside. The Cult of Demons is likely massacring civilians. Magic lights flash in the direction of the royal city, indicating a battle there. My foresight only allows me to observe events within 24 hours from my perspective. I can't get information I don't see."
Susan's words made Bard frown slightly.
He initially thought this was just a disturbance caused by the Cult of Demons.
He hadn't expected it to be a large-scale operation targeting the crystal.
Bard was certain the Cult's goal was the crystal in the royal palace.
Alisa was merely a secondary target.
After all, Alisa wasn't the only Holy Maiden candidate.
"Lord Bard, please keep my identity as the Divine Child a secret. I will remain by Alisa's side as an advisor. Beyond that, I have no other concerns!"