Only the innocent may pass

The saying "one step to heaven, one step to Hell" perfectly describes this feeling. Barghest instantly experienced the sensation of soaring into the sky and then crashing back to the ground.

"No, Your Majesty, why are you like this? Does she not remember anything from her time in the Fairy Britain?"

"You'd better not say that to her face."

Bai Mo talked as she walked, and Barghest completely disregarded the narrow passage, squeezing in by bending over. At that moment, she desperately wanted Bai Mo to tell her that what she had just said was just a joke.

But this was still the cold reality, and her tone was full of despair. She knew Morgan never treated fairies well, but she never expected her to be so ruthless.

"But it's true, I have quite a few humans on my side, but the fairies in the Fairy Britain aren't exactly friendly to humans, are they? Although there are a very few exceptions."

But Morgan, like someone who has scratched their last lottery ticket, had completely given up hope.

Bai Mo said to Barghest, "The underground passage is filled with an unpleasant smell and thick moisture, making people feel very uncomfortable." At the same time, his brows furrowed slightly.

No! That's not how it is!

Barghest grabbed Bai Mo's hand. Because the underground passage was very narrow, her posture of bending over and holding Bai Mo even showed a bit of humility.

"It's true that most fairies treat humans as slaves, but there are also some kind fairies. If we just accept that and deny all fairies, it would be too cruel."

"Your Majesty... how could this happen?"

"Barghest... how much do you know about Morgan?"

Bai Mo's words stunned Barghest, who then lowered her head. Indeed, she knew nothing of Morgan's past; her tastes existed only as a knight, as His Majesty's sword.

Her understanding of Morgan was only slightly better than those fairies who constantly complained about how heavy Morgan's taxes were.

"I truly do not understand Her Majesty, nor do I understand why she harbors doubts about the loyal knights around her, nor do I understand why she allows Bavan Shi's behavior to continue."

... Yes, I know nothing about Her Majesty, so perhaps I shouldn't have assumed she would save the fairies of Britain. Thank you for telling me this."

Bai Mo did not respond to Barghest's words. Although from a profit perspective, continuing to keep this guy hanging was the right thing to do, Bai Mo did not want to do such a thing.

Moreover, it would be too cruel to make someone keep chasing after illusory hopes. So, he took this opportunity to make things clear with Barghest.

Even if it means facing an attack from the entire Fairy Britain.

"Um, Mr. Bai Mo, is it really true that we can't take even one fairy with us?"

"Hmm? You think you can't convince Morgan, so you're trying to convince me instead?"

Bai Mo's words directly revealed Barghest's intentions. She nodded and admitted directly, "Yes, I don't think I can offer the same terms His Majesty would give you."

Looking back now, the situation is somewhat similar to when we first met. But I don't want to give up, no matter how much, even if it's just a part, even if it's only those in Manchester...

There was something complicated in her eyes, and after a while, she seemed to have made up her mind.

"I followed Her Majesty, offering her my horn and sword, all to uphold my creed: to protect the weak as the strong. Now that Her Majesty has made her choice, I will make mine as well."

Mr. Bai Mo, how exactly can you...?

"As I said from the beginning, my actions are to protect humanity. If a fairy is completely harmless to humans and can integrate into human society, I can lend a helping hand."

Upon hearing Bai Mo's words, Barghest felt his heart finally begin to beat again.

That's good, that's good, at least there's still hope.

"But... can you prove it? In this Fairy Britain where humans are enslaved?"

"Of course!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the black dog in Barghest's hand barked. Bai Mo stretched out his hand, and the light of Magnetic Field Power filled the entire underground passage. In a room that resembled an underground storage room, there was a pool of blood.

Those were the missing children, their stomachs cut open, their intestines ripped out and scattered on the ground, their ribs covered in teeth marks, and beneath the bloodstains were several footprints, one of which was clearly the distinctive animal footprint of the Fang Clan.

Military discipline has always been a difficult issue; not all armies can be disciplined and orders must be obeyed without question.

Even after Barghest explicitly forbade harming humans, there were still those who disobeyed.

Barghest felt like her back teeth were about to be crushed, and her face burned with pain. At that moment, she had only one thought: to find these goblins, let them "play" with her black dog, and let them taste what it's like to be torn apart.

"Like I said, can you prove it?"

Bai Mo exhaled deeply, flicked out a flame, and cremated the bodies of these people. After collecting the ashes, he blasted through the soil above his head and returned to the ground.

Following the footprints, their senses instantly located the fairy.

At that moment, that guy was holding a glass of wine, discussing the future with several fairies who were with him.

"Seriously, why take away the humans from Sheffield? They were slaves we captured, why are they just being taken away like this? How can I accept this?"

"Oh, I'm so sad. I really liked that child. He was so lively, and his belly was so warm."

As soon as he finished speaking, a chilling sensation rose from his abdomen. The next moment, the fairy lowered his head, a movement that sent his upper body crashing to the ground.

The last thing he saw was several black dogs rushing towards him.

Bai Mo vanished in an instant, returning to the caravan. He reassured those connected to the children while urging everyone to leave. Barghest stood atop the city gate, watching the departing caravan.

They departed as the sun set, but what became of the fairies who followed them?

Thinking of this, Barghest felt the hunger in her stomach grow even stronger. At this moment, she even wanted to grab the fairy below and devour her alive.

The only thing that offered Barghest some solace was that the fairies were all from Salisbury's forces, and at the same time, she became determined to abandon some of the evil fairies.

"Phew... let's go to Boggart's castle and fill our stomachs first."

After settling the humans in Sheffield in New Darlington and providing them with accommodation and food, Bai Mo vanished in an instant and arrived at the mansion.

In a basement, Bavan Shi was placed on an intricate magic circle, falling into a deep sleep like Sleeping Beauty. Morgan chanted incantations while pouring an unknown liquid over her, causing her staff to glow and transform into layers of runes that enveloped Bavan Shi.

Soon, a ring of runes appeared on her arm.

"Phew, you're back. Wait a moment, there are fifty more to go."

Morgan wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and said to Bai Mo, "The wound to the soul has always been a troublesome matter. Morgan is only temporarily slowing down its decline."

Will this stop it?

"At least it can delay things to the maximum extent. Fifty layers of seals is the limit that Bawan Xi can withstand; her body isn't as strong as Barghest's or Melusine's."

Bai Mo looked at the sleeping Bavan Xi, and scenes from the Garden of Lost Will kept flashing before his eyes. Finally, he sighed and made a suggestion to Morgan.

"The priestess of the Outer God?"

"Yes, she might know the relevant information; I can contact her simply by falling asleep."

Bai Mo said to Morgan, "Although we just met, Abby shouldn't refuse my visit." Morgan's eyes showed some worry, along with something else.

"If that really works, that would be wonderful... but it's not in our agreement, so what should I pay you..."

"No need. Did you get ripped off by loan sharks after borrowing money? You looked so scared, like a naive young girl. I just felt sorry for her and wanted to try to help her. It was my own doing, and it has nothing to do with you."

As Bai Mo spoke, he leaned against the wall and closed his eyes.

Morgan watched as he fell asleep almost instantly, without even saying a word to her. A complex feeling welled up inside her. She lowered her head, walked to Bai Mo's side, picked him up, and whispered "thank you" in his ear.