The Cause of Disaster (3)

"Miss Yue Ji, it's too dangerous here!"

Several foot soldiers surrounded Zi Xing, leaving her no room to resist as they dragged her rapidly away from the Sacrificial Plaza.

When faced with danger, fleeing as quickly as possible was human nature.

Zi Xing was extremely weak now—so weak that she could not even resist these foot soldiers. Faced with this life-or-death situation, these loyal men of the Kondo Family had to take her away, even if it meant disobeying their lady's orders. They would do so without hesitation, even if they were punished afterward.

"Our horses are still at the Nagato Family's home! We need to hurry back, then flee Waseda Village!" Several foot soldiers dragged Zi Xing away at top speed while anxiously discussing their escape.

Zi Xing had no time to pay attention... She even felt that if she tried to do anything now, they might simply knock her unconscious and carry her away.

"Who's there?!"

One of the foot soldiers hurriedly stopped and looked nervously in a direction. On the mountain path, two villagers from Waseda Village were sitting on the ground in terror.

The foot soldier lowered the spear he had pointed at them. They seemed to be refugees, so he relaxed.

"Sir, please, please take us with you!" one of the villagers begged in terror. "My younger brother is injured and can't move!"

As he spoke, the man dragged an unconscious man out from behind a clay statue nearby.

"Sorry. You'll have to fend for yourselves!" The foot soldier shook his head and quickly retreated two steps. He looked at his companions, intending to protect their lady and leave immediately.

Zi Xing frowned. "Wait."

"Lady! This isn't the time to show kindness!"

"Shut up!" Zi Xing snorted coldly. Her dignified gaze swept over the foot