Chapter 216 The Villain Lady Arrives 44
There was a flash of determination in the third prince's eyes. This was not just an escape.
"Tariq, I need you to use your powers to start a fire on the other side of town to attract everyone's attention. Meanwhile, Alice, you will be responsible for preparing our luggage and making sure that all the necessities are packed properly, especially those props that can conceal our whereabouts."
There was unquestionable firmness in his words.
When Tariq heard this, his eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he was about to join a grand game.
"Leave it to me, Your Highness. I will make this fire the brightest star tonight." He patted his chest lightly, turned around and disappeared into the night, ready to carry out the thrilling mission.
Alice acted quickly, packing her bag with amazing efficiency. Every item was carefully selected to ensure that it was both light and practical.
In her heart, she has both fear of the unknown and trust and support for the Third Prince's plan. In this dangerous journey, only unity can help them overcome the difficulties.
At the same time, the atmosphere in the town was still tense and depressing. The street lights were dim, casting mottled shadows, as if even the air was frozen. However, this calm did not last long. With a deafening explosion, the other side of the town suddenly burst into flames, illuminating half of the sky.
"Fire! Fire!" The screams of terror instantly spread throughout the town, breaking the silence of the night. Residents woke up from their sleep and ran to the streets in panic, only to see thick smoke and raging flames in the distance, dyeing the night sky blood red.
"Hurry! Go put out the fire!" The captain of the town's guard waved his sword and shouted loudly, organizing a temporary firefighting team. However, the fire was too fierce, as if some kind of force was secretly fueling the fire, making rescue extremely difficult.
In the chaotic crowd, there were a few figures who looked particularly sneaky. They were wearing night clothes and masks on their faces, and their eyes kept looking in the direction of the hotel where the Third Prince was staying. These were the people who were secretly monitoring the Third Prince and others. They realized that this sudden fire might be an opportunity, and they wanted to take the opportunity to find out the Third Prince's movements.
"Quick! Go check out the situation over there!" A man in black said to his companion in a low voice, pointing in the direction of the hotel. He secretly thought in his heart, if he could catch the third prince in the chaos, what a great achievement it would be.
However, their plan did not go as they wished. Just as they were about to take action, there was a slight noise in the hotel. The third prince, Alice and Tariq appeared quietly at the door.
"Now!" The third prince shouted, and the three of them quickly merged into the night like three black lightnings, disappearing in the chaotic crowd. They used the chaos in the town as a cover, cleverly avoided the sight of those observers, and headed towards the predetermined evacuation route.
Seeing this, the men in black quickly chased after them. They were filled with resentment and anger, and vowed to catch the Third Prince and his men. However, the Third Prince and his men had already anticipated that they would chase after them, and had set a trap in advance.
In a narrow alley, the third prince suddenly stopped and turned to face the man in black who was chasing him.
His eyes were filled with coldness and determination, like a cheetah about to attack. "Your doom has come!" he said coldly, winking at Alice and Tariq.
The third prince stood tall and straight, as unshakable as a mountain. He took a deep breath, and a faint magical light began to spread around his body, which was the proof of the interweaving of the dual bloodlines of knight and magician in his body.
He slowly raised his right hand, palm facing up, and softly chanted an ancient spell. Every syllable contained unspeakable power, and it seemed as if elements in the air were stirring.
"Earth shield, protect me forward!" As the third prince finished speaking, a circle of dazzling white light spread out from his palm, instantly building an indestructible barrier of light between him and the pursuers.
The men in black were blinded by the sudden light and stepped back with looks of astonishment on their faces.
Seeing this, Alice's lips curled up into a gentle smile. She folded her hands lightly, closed her eyes and concentrated. A soft blue-white light surrounded her body, which was the unique symbol of light magic.
"Healing light, soothe the pain." She whispered, transforming part of her magic power into warm light, gently sprinkling it on the innocent residents injured in the fire. Their pain was instantly alleviated and a look of gratitude appeared on their faces.
But her main goal was not this, but to prepare for the next battle.
Tariq was like a lion ready to pounce, his muscles tensed, holding a shining sword in his hand. The tip of the sword lightly touched the ground, making a low "buzzing" sound, which was his desire and anticipation for the battle.
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, staring at every man in black who tried to approach, ready to give them a fatal blow at any time.
"Your Highness, let me lead the way!" Tariq said in a deep voice. He flashed and rushed towards the nearest man in black like an arrow. As he swung his sword, bursts of sharp sword energy came up, cutting the air into pieces.
The man in black was caught off guard and fell to the ground with a sword from Tariq, blood splattering everywhere. Seeing this, the third prince did not directly join the battle, but continued to maintain the earth barrier, while secretly mobilizing the magic power in his body, preparing to deal a heavier blow to the enemy.
"Alice, use your magic to support Tariq and ensure the safety of our retreat." The third prince conveyed instructions to Alice through telepathy. Their tacit understanding had long surpassed words.
Alice nodded and waved her hands lightly. A bright beam of light shot out from her fingertips and accurately hit the men in black who were trying to outflank them from the flank, pushing them back several steps. At the same time, she drew a complex magic circle on the ground, preparing to set a trap in case of any accidents.
"Light Binding!" Alice shouted softly, and the men in black who were hit by the light beam suddenly felt their bodies bound by an invisible force. They could not move and could only watch Tariq fighting with other men in black.
Tariq took this opportunity to launch a more fierce attack. His swordsmanship was as smooth as flowing water, and every strike was precise and deadly.
Although there were many men in black, they gradually seemed unable to cope with his fierce attack and were clearly in danger of being defeated.
However, at this moment, a man in black suddenly broke free from the shackles of light. He held a dagger as black as ink in his hand, with a cold light flashing in his eyes, and rushed straight towards the third prince.
Obviously, he was the leader of this group of men in black, and he intended to assassinate the third prince directly to eliminate future troubles.
Seeing this, the third prince sneered. He was not panicked, but took the initiative to meet him. He knew very well that as a combination of a knight and a magician, he possessed strength and wisdom far beyond that of ordinary people.
He clasped his hands together, and the magic power and fighting spirit in his body burst out instantly, forming a powerful shock wave that blew away the surrounding men in black.
“Disappear!” The third prince shouted in a low voice. A beam of ochre-colored magic power condensed from his fingertips and went straight for the heart of the leader of the men in black.
However, the leader of the men in black was no ordinary man. He dodged the attack cleverly with a flash of his body, and at the same time stabbed the third prince with a dagger in his backhand.