Chapter 233

Isn't it too quiet around here?

Lappland turned her head instantly.

She didn't know when it started, but there was no one around her anymore... Even though she was walking on a proper main road, surrounded by bright neon lights.

Even so, there was not a sound of human voices around her.

It's like...

She entered another world...

Something's not right!

Suddenly, I realized what the problem was.

Lappland's body tensed instantly.

But instead of running away immediately, she lowered her head and quickly scanned her surroundings.

The air around us felt eerily still.

Another moment of peace.

Lappland's eyes widened suddenly.

Her body tensed instantly, and her muscles unleashed a terrifying power in a split second!

This force was unleashed onto the ground, creating gleaming cracks.

And her figure was leaping forward rapidly!

Seeing Lappland's actions, those in the darkness knew their plans had been exposed.

They no longer hid; a large group of Sarkaz mercenaries emerged from the darkness and charged toward Lappland!

The various weapons they carried were all itching to be used!

She's being watched!

"Just as I expected..."

Seeing these people, Lappland was certain.

The Texas Family today definitely has partnerships with these Sarkaz.

Leonardo never truly trusted Celinina, and it's likely that his summoning Celinina back this time was part of a plan.

No...

We must remind Celinina!

Gritting her teeth, Lappland, for the first time, did not choose to retaliate directly, but instead charged towards the Texas Mansion without looking back.

The Sarkaz mercenaries noticed Lappland's actions. They didn't say anything, but exchanged glances and nodded slightly.

Then...

In the dimly lit room, Celinina waited anxiously.

She paced back and forth, glancing at the clock in the room.

"It's been an hour..."

Logically, Lappland should have returned by this time.

But now she can't hear a sound at all.

This made her extremely uneasy.

Lappland... could something have happened to her?

Gritting her teeth, Celinina felt she couldn't wait any longer.

Just as she stepped out of the room, a maid with a hurried expression came to Celinina's side.

Upon seeing her young mistress, she quickly composed herself and spoke to her as fast as she could.

"Young Miss, something's happened..."

"Miss Saluzzo has been detained!"

Um?!

Upon hearing this, Celinina paused for a moment, her first reaction being disbelief.

That's impossible.

Lappland... how could anything have happened?

Although she has a somewhat difficult personality, she knows her limits... What kind of trouble could she possibly cause to get detained?

Soon, the maid's words made Celinina unable to hold back any longer.

"Miss Saluzzo... she killed a Sarkaz man near the Popolo Hotel."

"What?!"

Celinina arrived at the Columbia detention center almost as quickly as possible.

At first, the warden was quite polite to the young lady from the Texas Family, but his expression turned serious after hearing that she wanted to bail out Lappland.

"I'm sorry, that won't work."

The man spoke with righteous indignation.

"Why?"

"Because this time the nature of the situation is different."

The man shook his head.

"Let's put other things aside for now. This time, without a doubt, it was your friend who initiated the attack on that Sarkaz... Although I know that everyone has a... different view of the Sarkaz, they are also the most dangerous beings on Terra."

"This public attack has already angered the Sarkaz in Columbia... Even if I wanted to intervene, I am powerless to do so."

So... what are you planning to do?

Celinina didn't waste any words, her brows furrowed, her gaze fixed on the man in front of her.

The surging murderous intent was no joke.

And it was at this moment that the man revealed a bitter expression.

He couldn't afford to offend that group of troublemaking Sarkaz lunatics, nor could he afford to offend the young lady of the Texas Family standing before him.

After much hesitation, I could only give an ambiguous answer.

"Or... should we wait a few days?"

"Um?"

"Those Sarkaz have been causing a lot of trouble these past few days, and there's nothing I can do. We'll investigate the evidence in a couple of days. If it's acceptable, we'll release your friend; if there are problems, we'll detain him and transfer him to Siracusa prison... that's the procedure..."

"... I see."

The man was lucky. Celinina, the girl personally trained by Maria, didn't quite understand how to use her family's terrifying influence in the city. After hearing the man's answer, she didn't press him further, but simply nodded and sighed.

"I'm going to see her now, is that alright?"

"That's natural."

This is a requirement that men can fulfill.

In just a few moments, he had arranged the meeting for the girl.

When Celinina saw Lappland again, Lappland was still in a daze.

Her pupils involuntarily dilated, occasionally contracting to reveal a hint of clarity.

But this clarity was fleeting, barely enough for Lappland to comprehend what was happening in her surroundings, before it vanished again.

The only thing visible was the hideous scar on Lappland's face...

In Celinina's memory, the two of them, thanks to Ms. Maria's training and treatment, should no longer have any wounds on their bodies.

But the truth is, Lappland has a scar on her face... and it's a healed scar, a permanent one...

"Can you still hear me, Lappland? What happened to you?"

Celinina couldn't help but grit her teeth and repeatedly questioned Lappland.

But all that responded to her was a stunned Lappland, who seemed to have lost her soul.

The only response she could give was the silver light shimmering in her eyes...

Inside the meeting room, everything was quiet...

Celinina silently lowered her head, her hands clenched tightly.

Her face was expressionless, and her closed eyes slowly opened, revealing a hint of ferocity.

"Young Miss?"

Beside her, the gentle maid was somewhat worried about Celinina's condition.

But even faster, Celinina waved.

"It's nothing... I just... need to calm down."

"This..." The maid was a little worried, but seeing Celinina's self-reproachful look, she couldn't help but feel sad too.

After a moment, she sighed helplessly.

"I'm right at the door. Please feel free to call me anytime if you need anything."

After saying that, she turned and left...

Thud...

The door closed quickly.

At that moment, Lappland, who had been in a daze, and Celinina, who had been in pain, instantly switched their moods. The two looked at each other, their faces revealing calmness.

"I knew this method would come in handy sooner or later, didn't I?"

Lappland spoke first, her tone somewhat smug.

Celinina, however, was not in the mood to discuss these matters.

"What on earth happened? Did you really kill someone in the street?!"

"...I don't know." Lappland shook her head. "Right after I left the Justice Office, I was chased by a group of Sarkaz ...and then I found myself in the street, surrounded by people, with blood on my hands and the corpse of a Sarkaz man in front of me."

Don't you remember what happened in the middle?

"I don't know... I just felt like I was having a dream, and when I woke up, it was reality."

Lappland shook his head, his words sincere, revealing no problem whatsoever.

These words, however, caused Celinina to frown.

"What kind of special Originium Arts is it?"

"... I thought so too, but my gut feeling tells me this time is a little different..."

Celinina fell silent.

But Lappland's words did not stop.

"You know, my whereabouts can't be wrong, Celinina ... I don't want to hurt you, and I don't want to tarnish the honor of the Texas Family, but the truth is, Texas is really in trouble right now! It's your father..."

"Enough!"

Celinina interrupted the girl.

She took a deep breath and looked up again.

The two people looked at each other in silence.

"..."

"..."

"I'll investigate... You should get some rest these next few days."