Chapter 195 The Villain Lady Arrives 23
Tariq was suddenly pulled away, a flash of surprise flashed across his face, followed by a hint of dissatisfaction. He turned back to look at the third prince, his eyes intertwined with complex emotions - confusion, unwillingness, but more of helplessness and heartache for Alice's current situation.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end he just sighed softly and chose silence. He knew that now was not the time to argue, and what Alice needed was comfort, not more disturbance.
"Brother Rick, I'm fine." Alice felt Tariq's gaze and gently broke free from the Third Prince's embrace. She turned around and smiled at Tariq. Although the smile was a little reluctant, it also revealed her strength. "We all need time to accept all this, but life must go on."
Tariq nodded, his eyes softening. "You're right, Alice. We will get through this together." He reached out and patted Alice's shoulder, giving her silent support.
The Third Prince watched this scene with mixed feelings. He realized that his feelings for Alice may have gone beyond simple friendship. But he also knew that now was not the time to express his feelings. He had to restrain his emotions and give Alice help and support in a more appropriate way when she needed it.
The funeral continued, and the atmosphere of sadness enveloped the entire magic academy. Students either bowed their heads in silence or talked quietly, and everyone's face was filled with nostalgia for the deceased and confusion about the future. Adrian stood beside Alice, silently guarding her, wiping away her tears from time to time, or putting a coat on her to prevent her from catching a cold.
As time went by, Alice's mood gradually stabilized. She began to take the initiative to participate in the follow-up work of the funeral, organizing the remains with her classmates, arranging the vigil, etc. Her strength and hard work moved everyone.
As night fell, lights were lit in the magic academy to illuminate the way to heaven for the deceased. Alice sat alone beside the altar, looking at the starry sky, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She thought of the time she spent with her deceased friends, the days of laughter and tears. Now, they have turned into stars and left this world forever.
"Alice, what are you thinking about here alone?" The voice of the third prince suddenly sounded. He had quietly walked to Alice's side without her knowing, holding a cloak in his hand and gently draped it over her shoulders.
Alice looked up at the Third Prince, a trace of gratitude flashing in her eyes. "I just thought, if we had been more careful at the beginning, maybe they wouldn't..." Her voice choked, and tears welled up in her eyes again.
The Third Prince gently held Alice's hand and gently interrupted her. "Alice, this is not your fault. Fate often goes beyond our expectations. All we can do is cherish the present and try not to let the same tragedy happen again."
Alice nodded, but the sadness in her eyes had not completely disappeared. She turned to look at Adrian, with a hint of mixed emotions in her eyes. "Your Highness, thank you for always being by my side."
The third prince smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with determination and tenderness. "Alice, I will always be by your side. No matter what happens in the future, I will face it with you."
These words were like a spring breeze, and a warm current surged in Alice's heart. She looked at the third prince, and her heart was filled with unprecedented emotions. She realized that her feelings for this prince were no longer just simple classmates, but had a deeper emotional entanglement.
However, she also knew that now was not the time to talk about these things. She needed time to sort out her emotions and accept what had happened. At the same time, she also needed time to think about how far she and the Third Prince could go.
As the night deepened, the lights in the magic academy gradually went out, leaving only a bright moon hanging in the sky, casting a silvery glow. Alice and Adrian sat side by side beside the altar, quietly accompanying their deceased friends. Their figures stretched out in the moonlight, as if they had become the warmest picture in this sad night.
The moonlight was like a silk thread, gently sprinkled in every corner of the magic academy, covering this quiet night with a layer of silver gauze. Under an ancient oak tree not far away, Chi Meng stood quietly, her eyes passing through the layers of branches and leaves, falling on Alice and the third prince who were leaning against each other beside the altar. There was a bit of playfulness in her eyes, mixed with a hint of complex emotions that were not easily detected.
"It's really interesting, this emotional entanglement." Chi Meng whispered to herself, with a meaningful smile on her lips. She thought to herself that the Tariq in the original owner's memory, the boy who once went head-to-head with the third prince for Alice, could only hide in the dark and watch all this silently. Without the original owner's secret help, Tariq seemed to have grown up a lot overnight and learned to endure and weigh things.
"It seems that the power of love can really change people a lot."
Chi Meng sighed inwardly, and then turned his gaze to the slightly trembling figure in the grass not far away. It was Tariq, who was secretly observing the interaction between Alice and the third prince in an almost desperate manner. His back looked so lonely, out of tune with the surrounding tranquility.
"Tariq, Tariq, have you ever thought that the root of all this actually comes from your own choice?" Chi Meng laughed secretly in his heart, but did not make a sound to disturb this rare tranquility.
She gently closed the curtains, turned around and walked into her room, and began her daily compulsory magic training. In the past few months, Chi Meng's magic level has advanced by leaps and bounds with her talent and hard work, and has reached an impressive height. Not only can she easily perform high-level magic, but in some aspects, she can even rival the senior teachers in the academy.
"This world is indeed interesting." While practicing, Chi Meng was thinking about his next plan in his mind.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the holiday announced by the academy due to the Warcraft riot quietly arrived. For Chi Meng, this is undoubtedly a great opportunity to practice. She decided to use this holiday to go to the magic forest alone to collect some precious materials to further improve her strength.
The next morning, the sun shone through the gaps in the curtains and fell on Chi Meng's bed. She slowly opened her eyes, with determination and expectation flashing in them. After packing up, she set out on the road to the Mercenary Guild.
The Mercenary Guild is located in a prosperous area outside the academy, where adventurers and mercenaries from all over the world gather. They travel together or alone, pursuing wealth and glory together.
Walking into the hall of the Mercenary Union, a strong smell of wine and sweat intertwined to form a unique atmosphere. Chi Meng looked around and saw that the walls were covered with various task lists, which listed in detail the difficulty of the task, rewards, and the number of people required.
"Hello, I'm here to check in the mercenaries." Chi Meng walked to the front desk and said to a middle-aged man who was busy recording tasks.
The middle-aged man looked up at her, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. "Little girl, are you sure you want to go through the mercenary check-in procedures? This is no joke."
"Yes, I'm sure." Chi Meng nodded with a firm tone.
Seeing this, the middle-aged man said no more and quickly processed the relevant procedures for Chi Meng, and handed her a badge engraved with the word "mercenary". "This is your mercenary badge, please keep it properly. With it, you can accept missions in the Mercenary Union."
"Thank you." Chi Meng took the badge, looked at it carefully, and then put it on her chest. She knew that this badge not only represented her identity, but also proved that she was about to embark on an adventure.
After leaving the mercenary union, Chi Meng did not rush to accept the mission, but went to an equipment store in the city first. In the magic forest, a set of suitable equipment is very important for mercenaries. After some selection and bargaining, she finally bought a set of light and sturdy armor, as well as a sharp magic dagger.
After being fully equipped, Chi Meng set out on the road to the magic forest. Along the way, she admired the scenery along the way.