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Chapter 74 : Smile Like a Fox
Chapter 74 - Smile Like a Fox
The fact that the thing that had been spying on them earlier dared to return surprised Aesphyra a bit. She hadn't expected that thing to be so brainless, daring to do something with such a disproportionate risk to reward ratio.
Aesphyra realized that perhaps she had overestimated her opponent. From this, it seemed that the mastermind behind this incident was not the profound and strategic genius she had imagined, but rather someone without any meticulous plan. It was possible that the current idea had been a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Aesphyra didn't see any woman on the wooden fence. From her perspective as an observer, it was purely a magical reflection that had pulled Winnie into an illusion, leaving him dazed and confused. Just as she was about to intervene, Winnie miraculously broke free from the illusion on his own.
This surprised Aesphyra. The fact that he could break free from an illusion cast by an enemy of a higher level than himself proves that he possesses an extraordinary willpower and strong mental fortitude.
Е̌ǹ u m а̊ .і̇ d
After sensing that the force and presence had dissolved and that Winnie was unharmed, Aesphyra returned to her room, pretending as if nothing had happened, and closed the door.
Aesphyra returned to the bathtub she had magically constructed. Her delicate, snow-white feet gracefully kicked off the small brown loafers, and her toes dipped into the clear, warm water.
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Why didn't she think that the thing that had spied on them earlier would return? Because doing so would be foolish. By reappearing while they were on guard, it will reveal all the mysterious information it had previously kept hidden.
Now, Aesphyra had completely deduced what the thing causing trouble in the village was.
Why were the Demon Snakes in the lair divided into two distinct groups? The first group was indeed a pack of wild magical creatures that attacked the village, but the second group that followed had been replaced by Demon Snakes bred by the demons. These snakes obeyed the demons' commands, so they were fundamentally different.
Proficient in illusions, controlling Demon Snakes, targeting lone individuals of the opposite sex, and the unique magical aura, these factors had basically confirmed its race.
Е̌ǹ ũ m а .і̃ d
At this moment, in the backyard, Winnie stood still for a long time before finally reacting, muttering to himself with a strange expression.
“Was I just under an illusion??”
“Darn it, there really is something evil in this village.”
“But then again, when I was under the illusion, I felt a sense of familiarity, as if I had encountered a similar scene before.”
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“No, no, my life hasn't been that eventful. How could I have experienced something like this?”
Winnie pondered that this should have been his first time being under an illusion, so he didn't know where that fleeting sense of familiarity came from.
Ê ñ ŭm а .і̌ d̆
“Strange things are really piled up.”
Winnie sobbed slightly. After this incident, he felt disinterested. He casually washed up, poured out the water, and touched down at the top of the wooden fence again, still nothing.
After inspecting the courtyard, Winnie went back inside to tidy up his room and went to sleep.
The next morning, the sun was nowhere to be seen, and the sky had a hazy, misty feel.
Winnie munched on a piece of bread and walked out of his room, only to find that Aesphyra had already woken up and was talking to the old man.
Winnie approached and overheard their conversation.
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“Young lady, last night I saw you coming back from the northwest corner. May I ask if you went to the lair of the Demon Snakes yesterday?” the old man asked, leaning on his cane.
“Yes, we wanted to investigate the matter thoroughly, so naturally, we had to check out the lair of the Demon Snakes,” Aesphyra replied without hiding anything.
Hearing this, the old man let out a long sigh for some reason and shook his head. “Forgive me for speaking out of turn, but that's a dangerous place. It's best if you don't go there again.”
“Oh? Why is that?”
“That place was once inhabited by magical creatures, so it's definitely dangerous,” the old man explained. “You should try to avoid it. As you can see, our village has returned to peace, and there's nothing suspicious left.”
“However, we did find something unusual in the Demon Snake lair yesterday,” Aesphyra tilted her head.
Е̃nu_mа̊.і̃d̀
“Unusual? Young lady, there's nothing unusual there,” the old man said, his voice softened slightly, and his expression changed.
None of this escaped Aesphyra's notice.
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“Well, last night we found traces of alchemical potions being used in the lair, and we also smelled the scent of alchemical potions. Obviously, the Demon Snakes don't have the intelligence to create or use alchemical potions, so I suspect that some sinister individuals might have been there,” Aesphyra analyzed seriously.
Winnie frowned upon hearing this.
Last night, didn't they find traces of scroll magic being used? How did it turn into traces of alchemical potions?
But he didn't speak up.
Weḃǹ о v̆е l Е numа̊
Did Aesphyra remember wrong? Of course not. She deliberately lied to the old man, surely for her own reasons.
“Alchemical potions?? Young lady, are you sure you didn't misidentify the smell??” The old man looked astonished, improving his voice even further and glancing around the yard as he spoke.
“No, I'm certain. To be honest, I'm an alchemist myself, so I couldn't be mistaken. I must investigate this matter thoroughly,” Aesphyra said firmly.
Hearing this, the old man said nothing more, only letting out a long sigh.
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He knew how stubborn young people could be. He had been the same way when he was young, unwilling to listen to advice.
“Young lady, some things are better left uninvestigated. Sometimes, it's better to play dumb.”
Еn̆ u m̃ a
“Old sir, do you know something?” Aesphyra pressed.
“What could I possibly know? I'm just an old man with one foot in the grave. The only thing I wish for is that after I'm gone, someone will take care of my grandson,” the old man shook his head, then walked away leaning on his cane.
“Aesphyra,” Winnie approached. Later the old man left.
Aesphyra glanced at him. Without him needing to speak, his eyes had already revealed what he wanted to ask.
Aesphyra gave him a 'calm down' look, then said, “Let's go back to the Demon Snake lair tomorrow. We might find something new.”
“Ah, okay,” Winnie nodded, somewhat understanding what Aixife wasisi meant.
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If they wanted to go, why not today? If it was urgent, why wait until tomorrow?
Coupled with her earlier words, Aesphyra hasn't lowered her voice, so Winnie knew this wasn't directed at him.
"That's true. Looking back now, our previous search was too hasty. There are still many unanswered questions. Let's go take another look," Winnie said with a serious expression.
The two tacitly returned to their room. For the rest of the day, Winnie sat in the room, facing Aesphyra.
“So, what's the situation now?” Winnie asked in a low voice.
“Tomorrow morning, we'll find out,” Aesphyra didn't explain further, elegantly brushing her hair back, a confident smile on her lips.
W е b̀n оv̂e l Еñ um̆á
Seriously? Even at this point, she's still being cryptic? Does this white-haired midget really enjoy being a riddle master in front of me, making me rack my brains trying to figure things out?
Ah, whatever. I'm just a freeloader anyway. Let Aesphyra handle everything.
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In the evening, the old man came to find Aesphyra and Winnie again, this time to tell them not to go out at night, as wild beasts might roam the border villages.
Well, something was indeed roaming, but whether it was a beast was debatable.
During this time, Winnie and Aesphyra had gone out to walk around the village and noticed that many people had a numb, lifeless look, like zombies, making the entire village seem lifeless.
Another night passed.
W̊ е b ňоv̊ёl̃ Е ň ū m̈ а̌
The next afternoon, Winnie heard someone knocking on his door.
Winnie got dressed, yawned, and walked out of his room to find Aesphyra standing there.
“Winnie, how did you sleep last night~?” Aesphyra asked with a smile, impeccably dressed, her silver hair neatly combed and shining brilliantly in the sunlight. Her flawless makeup contrasted sharply with Winnie's disheveled hair and unkempt appearance.
Aesphyra was like a dazzling gem, always appearing elegant and composed. Winnie had never seen her in a flustered state.
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“Not bad, just average,” Winnie commented casually.
“Average? You slept until the afternoon.”
W̄e b n ӧ v̊ еl Ê n ŭ m̄ а̊
“What, do we have plans today?”
“Get yourself cleaned up. Later this evening, we'll go see Priest Varkas.”
“Okay,” Winnie didn't ask why, nor why it had to be in the evening. With Aesphyra doing the thinking for him, all he needed to do was follow orders.
A short while later, Winnie quickly tidied up and went out with Aesphyra.
The two arrived at the church in the village and knocked on the door.
“What brings you two here today? Please, come in,” Priest Varkas opened the door soon after, greeting them warmly.
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“Priest Varkas, we've come to inform you that our investigation has made progress,” Aesphyra began after they sat down, while Winnie sat silently beside her like a bodyguard.
Well, since he wasn't needed to speak, he would just be a quiet, handsome man, exuding an air of calm and mystery.
“Oh? New progress?” Priest Varkas was surprised. “Young lady, is there something you need to add?”
“Not just add, I think the conclusion about the snake infestation was drawn too hastily,” Aesphyra said with a smile.
“Too hastily? How so?” Priest Varkas asked, puzzled.
“Priest Varkas, to be honest, we went to investigate the Demon Snake lair these past two days and found traces of what seems to be the creation of alchemical potions. Additionally, I detected the lingering scent of alchemical potions,” Aesphyra repeated what she had told the old village chief the day before, this time to the priest.
Е̃n̂ u̇ m̆ ă . і d̄
Winnie had already gotten used to it, sitting silently and observing the modest church.
“Oh? Is that so??” Priest Varkas looked surprised. “But when I took the villagers into the lair last time, I didn't notice any strange odors. Could I have missed it?”
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"It's unlikely to be a mistake, but we haven't found concrete evidence yet. It's getting late today, so we'll continue our investigation early tomorrow morning. We should be able to uncover something," Aesphyra spoke with a righteous tone, determined to uncover the truth and clear everyone's name, exuding the naivety and impulsiveness of an inexperienced student in the world.
Her acting was as good as ever. Everyone present believes her, except for Winnie.
“We've come to you in hopes that you, Priest Varkas, could contact your church and have them send professionals to assist with the investigation. This is important for us, as it concerns all the villagers of Lake Village. We believe this matter might not be as simple as it seems.”
“I see. Don't worry, young lady. I'll try to contact the church,” Priest Varkas agreed readily.
Ê n ũmа̄.і d̃
“Thank you. Carillian Academy is far from here, so we can only rely on you.”
“Not at all, it's my duty.”
With that, the two got up to leave, and Priest Varkas saw them to the door.
Back in the yard, as soon as they entered the room, Aesphyra's expression immediately shifted from the righteous, impulsive student to a sly, fox-like smile.
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Tsk tsk.
Winnie watched, pursing his lips. Her acting and quick changes of expression were something Shikondel could never learn in her lifetime.
Ѐ nũ mа.i̊ d
“So, what exactly are you planning?” Winnie asked.
“Tomorrow, the fox's tail will be revealed,” Aesphyra smiled.
“Whether others' tails are revealed or not, yours certainly is,” Winnie touched on at Aesphyra. “Smiling like a fox.”
Winnie didn't bother asking about Aesphyra's specific plans. She would undoubtedly put on her cryptic act, revealing only partial information and leaving him to figure things out on his own, driving him crazy.
Ah well, protagonist.
“Then, Winnie, remember to wake up early tomorrow.”
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“Got it.”
The next morning, the two headed back to the Demon Snake lair.
Winnie thought Aesphyra would be very serious about searching for clues this time, but after they entered the cave, she only symbolically looked around for a bit, circled a few times, then conjured a chair out of thin air, elegantly sat down, and started playing with her fingers.
“?” Winnie was increasingly baffled by Aesphyra's actions, wondering if some investigations could only be done after dark.
After sitting for a while, it got dark, and Aesphyra finally got up from her chair and headed towards the cave entrance.
“Let's go, Winnie.”
E.ñ um̈ а̌
“Ah? We're leaving already??”
“Why? Do you wanna stay here tonight~?”
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