Chapter 189 The Villain Lady Arrives 17
Chi Meng knew that in order to make the Third Prince completely suspicious of Alice, these rumors alone were far from enough. She needed to create more "evidence" to make the Third Prince fall into the trap she had set without realizing it.
So, she began to secretly investigate Alice's background and behavior, looking for any clues that might indicate she was colluding with the dark believers. At the same time, she did not forget to continue using the Luck Gu to control Alice's fate, making her "good luck" more eye-catching and more puzzling.
The sun shines through the dense tree canopy, dappling on the students of the magic academy. They are wearing all kinds of combat equipment, their eyes are flashing with nervousness and excitement. This is the first time in their lives that they have stepped into the magic forest and conducted field combat exercises, an important moment to closely combine theory with practice.
Chi Meng stood at the front of the team, holding a staff inlaid with mysterious runes, her eyes revealing a calmness and cunning beyond her age. She gently stroked the runes on the staff, secretly thinking about how to use this opportunity to further uncover Alice's secrets. The corners of her mouth curled up into an imperceptible smile, as if everything was under control.
Alice stood on the other side of the team, holding a delicate magic book, her fingertips gently sliding across the pages, as if communicating with an invisible force. Although she was also full of anxiety about the unknown challenges, the confidence and calmness that radiated from her inside out made her stand out in the crowd.
She looked at the third prince from time to time, her eyes full of care and encouragement, as if she wanted to prove with her actions that she was not only the embodiment of luck, but also a partner worthy of reliance.
Tariq, as a famous warrior, stood beside Alice, holding a shining knight sword, like a loyal guardian. His eyes were firm and sharp, ready to respond to any emergency and protect Alice from harm.
The third prince seemed more reserved. He was wearing a gorgeous armor and holding an exquisite magic dagger, which was a self-defense weapon given to him by his father. He was well aware of his responsibilities and mission as a member of the royal family, so he was more cautious than anyone else in this actual combat exercise.
With a crisp whistle, the students stepped into the depths of the magic forest and began their practical journey. In the forest, various exotic flowers and plants intertwined into a gorgeous picture, but behind this beauty, there were countless unknown dangers hidden.
At first, everything went smoothly. The students worked in groups according to the established plan and used the magic and swordsmanship they learned to successfully repel the tentative attacks of several low-level monsters. However, the good times did not last long. As they gradually went deeper into the forest, an ominous atmosphere began to spread.
"Everyone be careful, there seems to be some unusual movement among the monsters!" Tariq suddenly shouted loudly. His voice echoed in the forest, alerting everyone.
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of huge monsters suddenly emerged from all directions, roaring and rushing towards the students. The students were caught off guard and were immediately scattered by the monsters. The originally neat team collapsed in an instant.
The Third Prince, Alice, Chi Meng, Tariq and others were separated and stood back to back, facing the approaching group of monsters. Alice quickly opened the magic book and chanted a spell. Rays of light shot out from her fingertips, hitting several monsters in the front and temporarily repelling them.
"We must find a safe place as soon as possible!" the third prince said loudly, his voice revealing unquestionable firmness.
Tariq wielded his knight sword and engaged in a fierce fight with several monsters. His sword skills were precise and sharp, and every swing of the sword could bring up a splash of blood, but the number of monsters was too large, and they soon fell into a bitter battle.
Chi Meng was slacking off on the side. She had no intention of helping the hero and heroine immediately. Her eyes stayed on Alice for a moment, secretly thinking about how to use this crisis to expose her true face.
At this moment, Alice suddenly slipped, lost her balance and fell to the ground. She tried to get up, but the monsters were approaching and she couldn't get away.
Chi Meng was delighted when he saw this, but then he saw Tariq suddenly leap up and stand in front of Alice, using his body to block the monster's attack for her.
"Go!" Tariq roared, using all his strength to repel a monster, buying Alice a chance to escape.
A warm current surged in Alice's heart. She quickly got up, took the hand of the third prince, and fled deep into the forest. Seeing this, Chi Meng had no choice but to follow them unwillingly. They ran all the way, constantly killing the monsters that caught up with them, but the number of monsters seemed endless, and they gradually felt powerless.
At this moment, Alice suddenly found a hidden cave in front of her. She was delighted and quickly called out to others: "Hurry! There is a cave over there!"
They finally rushed into the cave, closed the cave entrance with a large stone, and temporarily escaped the pursuit of the monster. The cave was dark, with only a few faint rays of light coming through the cracks in the stone. They stood back to back, gasping for breath, as if they had just escaped from the clutches of death.
"Alice, are you okay?" the third prince asked with concern. He stretched out his hand to check if Alice was injured.
Alice shook her head and looked at the Third Prince gratefully: "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
Tariq was wiping the blood off the knight's sword, his eyes full of vigilance and fatigue:
"We are safe for now, but we cannot let our guard down. Why did these monsters suddenly riot? Is there someone behind the scenes manipulating them?"
Hearing this, Chi Meng sneered, "Who knows? Maybe it's the dark believers who are causing trouble."
As soon as she finished speaking, the cave fell into silence. Everyone knew that this monster riot was no accident and there was probably a more complicated conspiracy behind it.
Alice felt uneasy, she glanced at Chi Meng secretly, and found that she was looking at her with a meaningful look. Her heart tightened, and she secretly reminded herself to stay alert.
"What should we do now?" The third prince broke the silence, a hint of anxiety in his voice.
"We need to find the other lost classmates and return to the academy together." Alice analyzed calmly, "But before that, we must ensure our own safety."
Tariq nodded and said, "I agree with Alice. Let's rest here for a while and recover our strength. Then I will go out to investigate the situation and look for traces of other students."
"I'll go with you." The third prince volunteered, "I can't let my people face danger alone."
"Your Highness, you should stay here." Alice quickly dissuaded him, "Your safety is more important than anything else. Tariq and I will be able to go together."
The third prince hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay, you must be careful."