Chapter 918 (1/2)

Chapter 918: The Only Definite Thing

Translator: TransN Editor: TransN

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Three days had passed. Tilly was walking around anxiously until she saw the four witches when her mind was finally put at ease. Judging from their dirty faces and forced smiles, she could easily tell that their trip must have been filled with accidents and risks. Fortunately, they were safe and lucky enough to escape from the demon army after being discovered by them.

Tilly was about to say some words of comfort, but after seeing Ashes’ unapologetic face, she became upset and began to reprimand the Extraordinary, albeit slyly.

“I’ve never expected that a person who boasted of experiencing hundreds of battles in the wilderness would get lost,” Princess Tilly satirized. “Tell me how you managed to get from Hermes to kings city and not just wander into the Southernmost Region? This is unlike what you’ve shown me.”

“Uhh… well there were so many church people chasing me at that time. Everytime I was lost, I would catch one of them and have him tell me where the correct direction was,” Ashes shrugged. “And we didn’t deviate too far away from the planned route this time. At least, we could still see the Taquila ruins. If the demon army hadn’t gone into action, I would have been able to see…”

“Without adequate Red Mist, they’ll never send out all their troops. We sent you to gather information about the enemy since we need to guard against the Devilbeasts’ surprise attacks. But when you crushed the Magic Stone, we could only see the demon army from behind and at a very bad angle!”

“Everyone is back safe and sound. It’s the ideal outcome. Besides, the angle isn’t that bad,” Pasha interjected. “His Majesty Roland has sent back the first batch of witches from the north and Sylvie was among them. With her, our scouting ability will be greatly improved. And we’ve seen the enemy’s rear, which will help us to judge the scale of the enemy’s main force and reinforcements. You can go back and have had a good rest first.”

“Oh? We got messages from the Northern Region?” Ashes raised her eyebrows and asked.

“Yeah, lucky for you, if these messages didn’t come you wouldn’t have easily gotten away with this.” Tilly snorted. “Well… Excuse me, I have to go now!”

“Wait.” Ashes looked at Pasha with a vague smile and then hurriedly caught up with Tilly.

“Is there anything else you want to tell me?”

“No, nothing, let’s just head back.” Ashes twitched her mouth and said.

After they returned to the Witch Building, Ashes wrapped her arms around Tilly from behind when the princess closed the door.

“I’m so sorry, I worried you and-”

“Did Pasha tell you to do this?” Tilly asked without turning around.

“Uhh, how’d you know?” Ashes was slightly startled.

“I clearly see it on your face.” She broke away from Ashes’ arms. “I’m guessing that Pasha told you that I didn’t have any good rest these past few days and that I’ve stayed around the magic core most of the time. She must have told you to forgive my bad mood and to try your best to comfort me since I’m exhausted.”

“Amazing… to think you could guess all of that,” Ashes stood astonished.

“So, could you apologize to me first?” Tilly turned around.

“What? No.” The Extraordinary shook her head.

“No?” Tilly glared. “So, you think it’s right to worry me?”

“There should be no problem, you’re not in any danger. And that’s all I need for a decision.”

“Ashes, you don’t understand.” Tilly was furious. “Any risk can be calculated, measured and evaded. The person who performs the task is also included in the calculation. If the person isn’t good at the task, even a perfect plan will be ruined. Do you understand? If it was me, the situation would never become so dangerous!”

“Calculate, measure, evade… You sound more and more like Roland Wimbledon now.” Ash shrugged and said.

“Don’t divert the topic.” Princess Tilly remained unmoved. “Isn’t it true?”

“But there’s always risk. And I want to be the one to take it, even if accidents are likely to happen. After all, I’ve already had countless accidents in my life.” Ashes, who was much taller than the princess, bent forward and put her hands on Tilly’s shoulders so that their eyes were level. “Listen, I have a very good reason to not apologize to you. Now that we’ve decided to stay here to fight demons, I’ll have to take more chances to risk my life and go to dangerous places. One day, I may be unable come back and I don’t want to owe you lots of apologies.”