Chapter 218 The Villain Lady Arrives 46
The third prince nodded, his eyes moving between the two of them, finally landing on the dark depths of the forest in the distance.
"The terrain here is complex, which is both a challenge and an opportunity for us. We can use the forest as a cover to disguise our identities and avoid the enemy's eyes and ears. As for contacting the palace, I have thought of a way."
He paused for a moment, as if thinking about how to express it more clearly. "We know that every once in a while, the royal city will send caravans to the surrounding towns to exchange supplies. We can disguise ourselves as members of the caravan and blend in. This will not only hide our identities, but also allow us to reach the royal capital safely with the cover of the caravan."
Alice's eyes lit up when she heard this, but soon dimmed again. "This plan sounds good, but how can we ensure that we can blend into the caravan without being discovered?"
Tariq pondered for a moment and suggested, "We can find a hidden place to rest first. At the same time, I will be responsible for finding out the whereabouts of the recent caravan. Alice, your light magic may come in handy in this regard, such as making some simple camouflage props or magic traps to confuse the enemy."
Alice nodded, hope rekindled in her eyes. "Okay, I'll do my best. Also, we can use my healing magic to restore everyone's strength and ensure that we stay in the best condition during the journey."
Seeing this, the third prince felt a warm current in his heart. He knew that everyone in the team was indispensable, and the tacit understanding and cooperation between Alice and Tariq were their most precious wealth on their way forward.
"Then, let's act according to the plan. Let's find a safe place to rest first. Tariq will be responsible for reconnaissance, Alice will prepare the necessary magic props, and I will be responsible for arranging the subsequent disguise details."
As the third prince finished speaking, the three of them quickly divided the work and cooperated.
They passed through the dense forest and found a hidden cave as a temporary shelter. Although the cave was simple, it seemed particularly warm and peaceful under the illumination of Alice's light magic.
Alice sat on a flat rock, closed her eyes and concentrated, gently waving her hands. A warm and soft light overflowed from her palms and slowly enveloped the entire cave.
As she chanted the spell, a light floral scent seemed to fill the air, making people feel relaxed and happy, and their fatigue disappeared.
Tariq quietly left the cave under the cover of night and went to a nearby town to investigate the whereabouts of the caravan.
The third prince used this time to carefully plan his next disguise plan, including details such as how to forge his identity and how to communicate with the caravan members.
When Tariq returned with the news, the sky was already turning pale. His face was solemn, but his eyes were shining with excitement.
"I heard that in three days, a caravan from the royal city will pass through the nearby river valley. We can use the terrain there to create some small-scale chaos, and then take the opportunity to blend into the caravan."
The Third Prince nodded slightly after hearing this, and then looked at Alice. "Alice, how is your magic preparation going?"
Alice smiled slightly and took out a few small magic scrolls and a few bottles of glimmering potions from her arms. "I have prepared these camouflage scrolls and invisibility potions. They should be enough for the three of us."
The third prince nodded with satisfaction, and then began to deploy the plan in detail. They decided to set up an ambush at a bend near the river valley, using the terrain to create an "accident" that would force the caravan to stop. At that time, they would take the opportunity to blend into the caravan and use camouflage scrolls and invisibility potions to hide their identities.
The three days passed by like quicksand on your fingertips.
During these three days, the third prince, Alice and Tariq worked almost non-stop to prepare their plan.
In the cave, the flickering candlelight illuminated the focused and resolute faces of the three people. Alice kept adjusting her magic props, striving to make every detail perfect;
Tariq repeatedly practiced how to quickly blend into the caravan in the melee without revealing any flaws;
The third prince planned every move to ensure that the plan was flawless. Finally, the dawn of the third day arrived as promised, and a faint golden glow appeared on the horizon.
The three of them were wearing clothes obtained from the caravan. After being cleverly transformed by magic potions, their faces had become no different from those of ordinary people, and even their closest people had difficulty recognizing them.
There was determination in their eyes, as if they had foreseen the dawn of victory.
Before leaving, Alice once again checked the monsters controlled by the berserk potion. She saw that their eyes were red and they exuded a violent aura, but because they were sprayed with potions that concealed their aura, they were almost undetectable under the cover of the forest.
She whispered a few spells to ensure that the monsters would act according to the plan. With a low command, the three of them left the cave quietly and headed towards the bend near the river valley.
Along the way, they used the terrain to cleverly hide their bodies and took every step extremely carefully, for fear of alarming the surrounding creatures and disrupting the smooth progress of the plan.
At the bend of the river valley, the sun shines through the sparse clouds and shines on the water, making it sparkle and beautiful. However, beneath this peaceful scene, there is a storm that is about to break out.
The Third Prince, Alice and Tariq have taken their positions, hiding in the surrounding bushes, waiting for the caravan to arrive.
Soon, the sound of horse hooves and wheels rolling came from afar. The caravan was moving slowly along the river valley. They seemed unaware of the impending crisis and maintained a steady speed. However, when the caravan was about to enter the bend, a burst of hurried and heavy footsteps broke the silence.
"What's that sound?" asked an experienced leader of the caravan, frowning and looking vigilantly in the direction where the sound came from.
"Not sure, but it doesn't sound like an ordinary beast." Another team member also became alert and clenched his weapon tightly.
At this moment, several magical beasts controlled by berserk potions suddenly rushed out from the woods. There was only bloodthirstiness and madness in their eyes. They stared at the caravan as if they saw the most tempting prey.
"Warcraft! Defend quickly!" the leader shouted loudly, and the caravan members responded quickly, drawing their weapons and preparing to fight.
However, the number of these monsters far exceeded their imagination, and each of them was extremely powerful and incredibly fast, so the caravan soon fell into chaos.
"Damn it, why do these monsters seem to be controlled by something?" a team member cursed while fighting.
"Don't worry about it, just protect the goods and personnel!" the team leader ordered loudly. He knew the importance of this batch of goods. If it was lost, the consequences would be disastrous.
While the caravan was fighting fiercely with the monsters, the third prince, Alice and Tariq quietly approached from behind.