525.Chapter 525
Vaughn looked at Eliza, his expression softening. “I see… Thank you again for saving me earlier. I do know where Hubert is, but if I take you there now, those people might spot us.”
After hearing this, Vaughn finally relaxed completely.
Hubert had told him earlier that in his letter to his daughter, he had instructed her not to come to his aid. He had never asked her to come rescue him.
So, if Eliza had claimed to be Hubert’s daughter right away, Vaughn wouldn’t have trusted her so quickly.
Eliza reassured him, “Vaughn, don’t worry. The spies around here have been dealt with. You can take me to Hubert. Also, if you know where Emmitt is, please tell me as well. I’d appreciate it.”
With that, Eliza stood up and gave Vaughn a polite bow.
Vaughn immediately reached out to help her, shaking his head. “No need for that. It was nothing. I would have done the same for anyone, so please don’t stand on ceremony.”
But his face turned serious again as he added, “As for Emmitt, Hubert told me he was thrown into the water at the East Dock. With the recent rains, the currents have been rough. He was swept away. I’ve tried to search for him twice, but I haven’t found him. It’s been days now… I fear…*
Vaughn trailed off, his unspoken words hanging in the air. Eliza frowned immediately, but she didn’t say much.
Though she suspected Emmitt was likely in grave danger, now that she was here, she couldn’t give up without looking for him, especially not for Diana’s sake.
Her mind raced, and she summoned half of her insects in Vollult Town to head towards the East Dock and the riverbank.
She even sent some of them with her magical water.
If they found Emmitt, she could bring him back from the brink of death, even if he only had the faintest breath left.
Once she had prepared, she signaled Vaughn to take her to Hubert.
Before they left, Vaughn said he needed to gather more herbs.
But when Eliza saw what he had brought out, her eyes widened in disbelief.
“Vaughn, aren’t these poison herbs?” she asked.
Vaughn looked up, noticing the wary look in her eyes. He immediately slapped his forehead and hurriedly explained, “Ah, I must’ve forgotten to mention it to you. Hubert’s wound wasn’t just caused by the knife–there’s poison in it.
“I can’t deal with that poison, so I was thinking, if it comes to it, we could try using poison against poison or even a blood transfusion, anything to save him.”
Vaughn had been worried about potential complications, so he decided to bring these poisons along, in case he needed them for self–defense or to fight the poison.
“I see,” Eliza replied, her wariness dissipating. She had almost thought she’d misjudged him.
Vaughn smiled, rubbing his beard, but then his eyes widened. “Wait, you recognized the poison?” he asked, his surprise evident.
The herbs he had taken out could be both medicine and poison, but even someone who was familiar with medicinal herbs might not know their toxic properties.
Yet, here was Eliza, recognizing them immediately.
“Did you learn about poisons?” Vaughn’s eyes lit up as he realized what had just dawned on him.
Eliza nodded without hesitation. “Yes, I have.”
“That’s great!” Vaughn exclaimed. “Maybe you can help clear the poison from Hubert’s wound.” With that thought, Vaughn quickly gathered his things and hurried out, ready to take Eliza to Hubert. Though the spies had been cleared, Vaughn was still cautious and led Eliza out through the back door. After taking several winding paths, they finally reached the chicken coop where Hubert was hidden. Eliza could already smell the strong odor from
lucking of chickens was a dead giveaway.
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With those two barriers, it was no wonder no o.
But it also meant her insects couldn’t get through.
While the insects weren’t helpless against the chickens, the presence of their natural enemies made them instinctively avoid the area unless Eliza specifically commanded them to approach.
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As Vaughn stepped forward, ready to knock, Eliza’s face suddenly changed. She reached out and grabbed his shoulder, pulling him back
At the same moment, a massive battle sexe swung out from the chicken coop door!
door nearly splitting Vaughn in half.
Mad Baza not reacted so quickly and pulled him back, he would have been struck down by the blow.
The moment the battle axe hit the ground, creating a large crack, the figure holding it emerged from the chicken coop Eliza’s immediate impression was of a giant–a towering figure, broad and massive
She stared in disbelief, her eyes widening
The person before her was so large, it seemed as though five of her could fit inside him.
He moved like a mountain, each step shaking the ground.
No wonder the chickens had been making such a ruckus.
This person truly seemed like a giant.
“You…” Eliza stared up at the giant, her voice a mix of disbelief and determination.
He looked down at her from above, his voice booming. “Tell me where Hubert is, or–death.” Eliza’s eyes narrowed immediately,
This was clearly someone sent to capture Hubert.
But from the looks of it, they hadn’t succeeded yet.
Eliza locked eyes with him and motioned for Vaughn to run. “Run. The farther, the better.”
“But you.” Vaughn was terrified, but his concern for Eliza stopped him.
Eliza didn’t waste time. She saw the giant making a move, and her pupils contracted. “Run. Don’t worry about me. Go find Hubert. I’ll find you.”
Just as she finished speaking, the giant swung his battle axe again, aiming directly for Eliza.
But before it could land, a sword intercepted the blow, deflecting it just enough to save her.
“Move! Tina appeared, her sword drawn, standing protectively behind Eliza and Vaughn, her murderous intent clear.
Vaughn, realizing he would only slow them down, took Eliza’s words to heart. His resolve solidified, and he turned to flee, shouting, “Hubert, please be safe!”
