Chapter 263
Chapter 263
In the forest, silence lingered for a while before a low chuckle broke the stillness.
“You’re right. I’m not worthy.” Nolan’s face was icy cold, his eyes sharp. “But you’re even less so”
He added, “You think you can use that last loose end to threaten me? Too bad, I’m not buying it
With those words, he raised his hand. Instantly, several Black Flag soldiers emerged and surrounded Isabelle.
Startled, a sense of dread rose in Isabelle’s chest. “What are you trying to do with me?”
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Nolan said coldly, “You should thank Serenity. If it weren’t for her, your head would’ve been chopped off and kicked wond like a ball by now.”
He then turned and gave an order. “Take her away. Tie her up and send her to Kane. Let him keep her in check. As long as she doesn’t die, he can do whatever he wants. But if she escapes, I’ll hold him personally responsible”
“Yes!” the Black Flag soldiers responded and moved in.
Isabelle knew she shouldn’t be taken away.
She had waited so long for this chance. If she were taken away now, she would never find Eliza again.
Seeing things going south, Isabelle opened her mouth to shoul
Unfortunately, just as she made a sound, the sheath of a sword slammed hard into the side of her neck. She was knocked out
cold.
Nolan retracted his hand, looking at the sword sheath with disgust. He said, “Filthy.”
After the soldiers dragged her away, Nolan lifted his eyelids lazily. “You heard everything?”
About 15 feet away, from behind a tree, Tina slowly stepped out halfway.
“Keep an eye on people like her from now on. Don’t let them get anywhere near Serenity, Nolan said.
Tina was silent for a moment before replying emotionlessly, “I only listen to Serenity.”
The implication was clear. He had no authority over her.
With that, she vanished into the forest.
Nolan sneered, then also left the woods.
“Your Highness? Why are you wandering around just after waking up? Go lie down immediately!”
Returning to the convoy, Nolan was immediately spotted by Eliza, who had been looking for him after finding his carriage
empty.
“I’m fine. I feel much better this time. The headache is completely gone, and I’m full of energy,” he said honestly.
Eliza raised a brow and nodded, “Is that so? That’s good. By the way, did you see Isabelle? I just checked the rear ca
and she’s not there either.
These sick or injured people truly liked to wander around the moment they woke up.
Nolan’s expression remained unchanged. “Didn’t see her. Maybe she’s somewhere nearby? Should I send someone to
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search?”
Eliza said, “Yes, let’s look around. If she dies before we reach Hasen City, that would be a problem”
Unaware that Isabelle had already been dealt with, Eliza frowned.
Nolan wasn’t going to let Eliza find out, so he actually did send people to search. Of course, they found nothing
“Could she have left on her own?” Eliza murmured, pressing her lips together. “Forget it. Let her be. We’re not far from Hasen City now, Let’s head back.”
“Alright.” Nolan nodded obediently. To him, whatever Serenity said went.
Eliza couldn’t help but chuckle at how compliant he was.
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Suddenly remembering something, she added, “By the way, didn’t you say you wanted to pre–order medicinal herbs from me earlier? I forgot to tell you, I already allocated you a section of the fields in Solacecrest Manor.” She continued, “The herbs I planted there are the types your military uses for pain and injury. You can have them all, and if you need more or have special requests, just let me know!”
Nolan hadn’t expected her to not only remember but to have already prepared everything for him. He was deeply moved
Serenity was kind and gentle. It was impossible that he wouldn’t fall for her.
But Isabelle wasn’t wrong. His thoughts were filthy. If they were discovered, he’d be the villain who ruined her cultivation and reputation.
So now, Nolan could only keep those feelings deeply hidden.
With Isabelle gone, the team wasn’t affected in the slightest and resumed their journey quickly.
Two days later, the group returned to Hasen City from faraway Kingston.
This time was different from the last. His Majesty himself led a group of officials to greet them at the city gates.
Such a grand welcome gave Eliza quite the shock.
She later found out that word of what happened in Kingston had already reached Hasen City.
After the drought–breaking prayers in Plutonville, she gained yet another reputation. She was the one who brought blessings and protected the people in Kingston during the epidemic.
Now, her fame had spread far beyond Plutonville and Hasen City. It echoed throughout the entire Bortenland.
Ever since the good news from Kingston arrived, pilgrims had been flocking to Saint Grace Nunnery just to catch a glimpse of the Holy Lady who had renounced the secular world and prayed for the people.
The offerings at Saint Grace Nunnery were flourishing more than ever.
But Eliza hadn’t expected that the first thing awaiting her upon return would be bad news.
“Please punish me! I’m too ashamed to face you!”
Just as she returned and was preparing to inspect the herb fields, Malaki cried before her and apologized.
He said, “You entrusted this task to me, showing your trust, but I let you down. I couldn’t even handle such a small job. I’m truly ashamed!”
“Malaki, stop crying. Stand up and tell me what happened,” Eliza said with a frown.
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Malaki finally began explaining.
While she was away from Hasen City, he had followed her instructions to hire workers, prepare the manor, and select good days to plant the seeds and seedlings she had given him.
But shockingly, the very first night after planting, Solacecrest Manor was raided. All the newly planted fields were cleared out overnight, leaving nothing behind.
Worse still, the culprits were targeting the herb fields. They not only destroyed all the seeds and seedlings but also doused the fields with poison. Now, anything planted there would rot at the root or wither. Nothing could survive.
Eliza’s eyes turned cold. “Have you found out who did this?”
Malaki hesitated for a moment.
Eliza immediately understood his silence, but still said, “Malaki, go ahead and say it.”
Malaki said, “After the first night of sabotage, I sent men to tail the culprits. At first, they were cautious and slipped away. But after a few days, they grew arrogant and slipped up.”
He continued, “My people followed them and saw them entering a thatched hut at the foot of the southern mountain. It belongs to Lord Dylan.”
Eliza smiled coldly. “They poisoned my land and are trying to frame someone else. Those bastards are getting more shameless by the day.”
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