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Phrolova's courage was admirable!

Phrolova took the initiative!

Phrolova had the upper hand!

Phrolova was pinned to the ground...

"Fight me one-on-one if you've got the guts!"

"You'd still be no match for me one-on-one!"

Camellya smiled, sheathed her swift blade, and lifted Phrolova's chin with it. This was how a victor should act!

"You from the Fractsidus, listen up. The seed of destiny is mine. Got it?"

"Pah! Now you're claiming ownership? What's this about yours and mine? What's yours is mine, and what's mine is mine!"

Phrolova struggled, but vines bound her tightly, blue light coursing along them. Even with third-class spiritual pressure, she couldn't break free at all.

But that was fine. Her whole body might have been soft, but her mouth was still tough!

"You even dare guard your food? I'll have to punish you!"

Camellya's expression had already turned hostile. Seeing this, Triss jumped out.

"Pretty lady, you've misunderstood. Sister Phrolova has already made peace with big brother. From now on, she won't do bad things anymore, and big brother is willing to help her atone, so she can turn over a new leaf..."

"We know. We heard you just now."

The two spoke at the same time, leaving Triss stunned.

"Then why are you still..."

"We just wanted to bully her. What about it?"

Camellya made no attempt to hide it, but she withdrew her swift blade.

"You're just jealous!"

Phrolova sneered.

"You want another beating, huh?!"

"That's enough. This farce ends here."

Shorekeeper clapped her hands, her starry eyes fixed on Phrolova. "If you truly repent, the Black Shores is willing to open its doors to you. But the human heart is hard to fathom, and your past offenses are so serious. You must prove yourself."

At that, her voice grew stern.

"Rover cannot be wrong, but if you dare bring shame upon his choice, I will personally eliminate you, the mistake!"

Hearing this, Phrolova couldn't help shivering.

This second instance looked so gentle and soft, without the slightest temper, as though anyone could come along and bully her. But once she got angry, probably no one in all of Solaris could stand against her.

"You don't need to tell me that. I have something more important to protect, and I won't betray my salvation!"

Phrolova felt the pressure on her body ease and broke free of the vines.

"Next, I'll go to Jinzhou and put my new path into practice!"

"Very well. I'll send you there."

The corners of Shorekeeper's lips rose in a breathtaking smile.

"What about Triss, then? She's still a child. She can't take care of herself..."

Phrolova looked at the little girl, her voice full of concern.

"You don't need to worry about that. Leave her to the Black Shores. I'm very good with children."

Shorekeeper tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, smiling gently, radiant with maternal warmth.

"You're not going to take her hostage, are you?"

Phrolova spoke warily, every movement guarded.

"Of course, you can refuse. But I should remind you that her frequency is unstable, and she could be in danger at any time. Only the Black Shores can handle every emergency."

"I agree!"

Without a second thought, Phrolova made up her mind. She could disregard herself, but she couldn't ignore the people of the town.

"Smart!"

"Tsk..."

Phrolova sighed helplessly. She had to admit, the old woman who had lived for ten thousand years had gotten her under control with ease.

"Off you go!"

Shorekeeper waved her hand, and spatial fluctuations spread out. In the blink of an eye, Phrolova vanished.

"Sister..."

Seeing this, Triss couldn't help growing nervous.

"Don't worry. She'll be fine. Come with me."

Shorekeeper casually picked up the little girl, and in the blink of an eye, the three returned to the Black Shores.

"Hey, you really are magnanimous, showing that kind of mercy even to someone from the Fractsidus."

As soon as they landed, Camellya couldn't help complaining. "If it were me, I'd definitely teach her a lesson. Is this the breadth of mind of the journey's end?"

"Think bigger. Broaden your horizons. Over such a long span of time, whether they support us or oppose us, they'll all pass away in the end."

"Since that's the case, why don't we broaden our outlook and embrace more possibilities? The Fractsidus might yet become an asset to us. Whoever he approves of, I'll support without exception!"

"I give up. You really are something!"

Camellya gave her a thumbs-up, then suddenly remembered something. "Right, where did you send that woman in red?"

"Magistrate Jin's office. Why?"

Shorekeeper's smile was charming, without a trace of ill intent, but Camellya froze on the spot.

"I take back what I said. You're utterly petty! Whenever the seed of destiny is involved, you'll stop at nothing!"

"How could that be? You think far too badly of me!"

Shorekeeper waved her hand, then suddenly opened her eyes, which had been narrowed.

"One more thing, Camellya. Use titles at work. In front of me, you're to call him the leader, not the seed of destiny!"

"Gulp..."

"What if I say no?"

"Do you want to be exiled... no, I mean, do you want to work in the field?"

"I surrender!"

In Jinhsi's office in Jinzhou, the great beauty Jinhsi had a rare moment of leisure.

Letters were piled beside her desk, all of them entrusted to her by Yangyang to send to someone.

"What wonderful writing. If I changed the signature to mine, I could publish it first."

"Magistrate!"

Sanhua stood to the side and reminded her in a low voice.

"All right, I was joking. This is a critical moment. Scar was rescued by the Fractsidus, and they should be making a major move soon. We mustn't let our guard down!"

"Understood. The garrison has recently been trying to track down the Fractsidus overseer. I believe it won't be long before we get results."

"If only they'd come straight to our door!"

"How could that happen, Magistrate? Don't give up and take it easy!"

But the moment she finished speaking, there was a crash. A figure appeared out of thin air and slammed heavily to the ground!

"Who's there?!"

The two instantly went on alert!

Sanhua's hand was already on her sword hilt, while a faint glow of frequency appeared at Jinhsi's fingertips. Standing to either side, they caught the figure who had fallen from the sky between them.

The figure on the ground stirred, let out a muffled groan, and slowly pushed herself up.

Red clothes, green hair, and a thoroughly disheveled appearance, yet even that couldn't hide her almost excessively beautiful face.

Phrolova raised her head and met Jinhsi's eyes.

"..."