Chapter 190 The Villain Lady Arrives 18
Alice and Tariq exchanged a resolute look, then tiptoed towards the cave's exit. The air outside the cave was slightly damp and chilly, and the two carefully pushed aside the boulder blocking the cave entrance. A ray of light came in, illuminating each other's resolute faces.
"Third Prince, we'll set off now. Please take care of yourself." Alice turned around and gave a brief salute to the Third Prince, her tone full of concern and responsibility.
The third prince looked at the two men leaving, feeling mixed emotions. He was fully aware of his responsibilities as a member of the royal family, but he also did not want to miss any opportunity to show his courage and leadership in front of his classmates. After hesitating for a moment, he made up his mind and said in a deep voice, "Wait, I'll go with you."
Alice frowned when she heard this. She was about to persuade him again, but she saw that the third prince had taken a firm step forward. His unquestionable determination made her temporarily give up the idea of persuading him. Tariq nodded silently, expressing his understanding and support.
Just as the three were about to leave, Chi Meng quietly appeared at the entrance of the cave. Her eyes moved around everyone, and finally fixed on the back of the third prince. A gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "Since everyone is going, I can't be left behind." She said lightly, as if all this was within her expectations.
The four of them stepped out of the cave together, and the sunlight from outside instantly dispelled the coldness in the cave. Although the group of monsters had gone far away, the air was still filled with tension and anxiety. They carefully shuttled through the forest, and every step was extremely cautious.
As they moved forward cautiously, a faint cry for help penetrated the noise in the forest and reached everyone's ears clearly. Alice immediately stopped, frowned, and listened attentively.
"Your Highness the Third Prince, did you hear that? It seems like someone is calling for help over there." She asked anxiously.
Upon hearing this, the Third Prince immediately listened attentively. Sure enough, the faint cry for help was faintly heard in the wind, like a glimmer of hope in despair. "Yes, I heard it." He nodded in confirmation, with a hint of determination in his eyes.
Tariq directly confirmed Alice's guess: "Yes, there are people over there. We must hurry to rescue them." As he said that, he took the lead and walked quickly towards the direction where the cry for help came from.
Alice and the Third Prince exchanged a glance and followed closely without further ado. Chi Meng followed at the end at a leisurely pace, his eyes full of nonchalance. If he hadn't come to watch the show, he wouldn't have mixed with this group of people.
After passing through a dense bush, they finally found the source of the call for help - three students were hiding in a sturdy tree in fear, their faces were pale, their eyes were full of fear and helplessness. One of the students was obviously injured in the leg, and blood was constantly oozing out of the wound, staining his clothes red.
"Quick! Let's go up and save them!" Alice immediately summoned the magic book and prepared to cast healing magic. Tariq quickly climbed up the tree trunk and nimbly approached the three students.
"Don't be afraid, we are here to save you!" Tariq comforted them while carefully helping the injured classmate untie the restraints and preparing to send him safely under the tree.
The third prince stood under the tree with his arms open, ready to catch the rescued classmates at any time.
Alice was chanting the spell with great concentration, and a soft light overflowed from her fingertips, slowly covering the wounds of the injured classmates. The shocking red color gradually faded, replaced by new granulations and gradually healing skin.
“Thank you…thank you!”
The student who was rescued was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes and he thanked the rescuer repeatedly. The other two students also expressed their gratitude, and the light of hope rekindled in their eyes.
"You're welcome. We are classmates and should help each other." Alice responded with a smile, but she was secretly alert in her heart. She knew that although the rescue was successful, the conspiracy behind it had not yet been fully revealed.
Tariq was checking the surroundings to make sure there were no dangers that were missed. "We can't stay here for long. We must meet up with other students as soon as possible," he said in a deep voice.
The third prince nodded in agreement, then looked at Alice: "Your magic is truly magical, worthy of being the magic of light. Not only can it heal wounds, but it can also bring us hope." His tone was full of sincere admiration and respect.
Alice smiled slightly and shook her head modestly: "This is just my little contribution. What is really important is the unity and trust between us."
Chi Meng watched this scene quietly from the side. The two of them were glaring at each other. I wonder if the male protagonist saw this scene.
As Alice finished casting her healing magic, the injured classmate's face gradually regained color and the pain seemed to be alleviated a lot. He struggled to stand up, but staggered a little due to exhaustion.
Upon seeing this, the Third Prince quickly stepped forward and held him firmly. His warm and strong arms seemed to convey endless comfort and strength.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I really... don't know what to say." The injured classmate's voice was choked with tears in his eyes. It was the gratitude for surviving the disaster and the deep admiration for the noble qualities of the Third Prince.
The other two students followed suit and slid down the tree. They supported each other, and although their bodies were still shaking slightly, there was no more despair in their eyes. They expressed their sincerest gratitude to Alice, the third prince, and Tariq, and their words were full of gratitude and admiration.
At this moment, a lively but somewhat reckless girl, after calming down a little, suddenly brightened up and locked her eyes on the handsome face of the Third Prince. Her cheeks were slightly red, and her eyes flashed with the shyness and longing that only a girl can have. She couldn't help but whispered:
“Your Highness the Third Prince, you are so brave! Not only did you lead us out of danger, but you also came to rescue us in person. I… I…” Having said this, she seemed to realize her own gaffe, her voice gradually tapered off, and she lowered her head shyly.
This scene made everyone present burst into laughter. Even the usually calm Third Prince revealed a rare helpless yet gentle smile.
Alice saw it all, and although she felt a little bitter in her heart, she gently patted the girl's shoulder and smiled softly, "Luna, we all understand your feelings, but the most important thing now is that we can reunite safely and face the challenges ahead together."
The third prince was slightly stunned, then seemed to remember something, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He nodded slightly to show his agreement with Alice's words, and at the same time cast an encouraging look at Luna, as if to tell her that he had accepted her gratitude and admiration, but the more important thing now was to leave here.
However, Chi Meng, who was standing aside, saw it all, especially the subtle and complex eye contact between Alice and the third prince.