Chapter 1106 - A Universal Strategy (1/2)
Chapter 1106: A Universal Strategy
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After returning to the residential area of the Sleeping Spell, Ashes heard Tilly cough behind her when she attempted to shut the door.
“Ahem, do you understand what Roland meant by ‘taking care of her’?”
A smile curling her lips, Ashes pretended she did not understand the implied meaning and asked, “Don’t I just need to be with Leaf and attend to her needs like people would normally do to take care of a patient? Leaf’s hurt, so she’ll need a lot of help…”
“Oi!”
Ashes could not hold her face any longer.
“Oh, you were teasing me…”
“Don’t worry. I know what I should do,” Ashes answered as she turned around and blinked at Tilly. “His Majesty wants me to stay alert for any fluctuations of magic power so as to warn Leaf beforehand when something happens — just like how you and I met.”
“If I didn’t have this ability, you probably would never have noticed me, who was so wretched and lost back then,” Ashes thought.
“I’m not a demon,” Tilly protested a little defiantly while folding her arms.
“Just an example,” Ashes said, waving her hand airily. “Because I’m the only person who has fought the Magic Slayer.”
“What about after?”
“Find reinforcements of course, and repel the enemy together.”
“Really?”
“Unlike Princess Lorgar, I’m not keen on duels,” Ashes said with a smile. “As long as her magic power isn’t interrupted, Leaf could cross the forest in a second, so there’s no point for me to remain at my post.”
Tilly breathed out a sigh and said, “Don’t forget what you just said.”
“Of course not,” Ashes said as she walked to Tilly and looked straight into her eyes. “I’m going to stay with you for a very long time. Andrea is a lady who has never taken care of people. She only cares about how to fight. How can I entrust you to her?”
“O-Oi, shut up!” Tilly snapped, shooting Ashes a cool stare, and stormed into the room, a little irritated.
When Tilly almost gained the room, she suddenly stopped and muttered, “I’m glad… that you saved Leaf.”
Ashes was mildly surprised.
“It would be such a waste if you just protect me.” Tilly turned around and said, “Although you always say the best for me is to return to Sleeping Island, you actually do like it here, right? Now, you smile more often than you used to.”
“R-really?” Ashes wondered, her hands uncontrollably rubbing on her cheeks.
“To be honest, you rarely smiled on Sleeping Island either. You always had a long face like you were ready to leave for a battle,” Tilly continued. “Perhaps, you haven’t realized that the new witches are all afraid of you. Only a girl like Maggie who’s slow at guessing what people are thinking isn’t scared to befriend you.
“But now, you not only get along well with the Witch Union but have also got an admirer, if I’m correct?”
“Are you referring to… Lorgar? No, we’re just friends, probably because we often train together…”
“Alright then,” Tilly interjected. ” Compared to the ‘avenger’ you, I prefer the current you, but…” she paused for a second and said, “this doesn’t mean you’re allowed to pick on an individual fight rashly with the demons without thinking about the possible consequences. Do you understand?”
After a moment of silence, Ashes replied, “Yes.”
“Very good.” Tilly nodded in satisfaction and said, “Perhaps in the near future, I’ll fight with you on the battlefield together.”
“Oh, any progress on the plan of the Aerial Knight?”
“Roland says he’s trying to use a brand new engine on the glider. If successful, he might be able to create a new type of plane that doesn’t require Wendy’s ability,” Tilly said in excitement. “However, he has to first create a plane tailored to my need. It’s probably going to fly even faster and higher than the Devilbeasts!”
“His Majesty would never allow you to partake in the war in person. Plus… he already made a promise to me,” Ashes smiled, leaving her words unsaid. “I’ll watch you test it out.”