Chapter 223 The Villain Lady Arrives 51
"Tariq!" Alice screamed, tears instantly blurring her eyes. She had never seen such a tragic scene, nor had she ever felt such deep despair and helplessness. But she knew that now was not the time to cry, she had to cheer up, for the third prince, for Tariq, and for herself.
She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and let her mind completely immerse in the ocean of magic. At that moment, she seemed to be integrated with the elements of heaven and earth, and felt unprecedented strength and warmth.
When she opened her eyes again, there was no fear or sadness in her eyes, but instead endless anger and determination.
"In the name of the God of Light, grant me strength!" Alice chanted the ancient spell loudly, her voice piercing the night sky and echoing throughout the dense forest. As the spell ended, a dazzling light burst out from her body, instantly illuminating the entire battlefield. Those originally arrogant men in black seemed so small and fragile in front of this light, their attacks were like ants trying to shake a tree, and they could not cause any harm to Alice at all.
"No! This is impossible!" A man in black shouted in horror, his voice full of despair and unwillingness. However, it was too late. The divine power of light released by Alice swept across the battlefield like a flood, swallowing up the men in black one by one. Their bodies gradually melted in the light and eventually turned into nothingness.
When everything was settled, Alice slowly walked to the side of the Third Prince and Tariq. The Third Prince had closed his eyes, with a slight smile on his face, as if to tell Alice that he did not regret his decision today. Tariq was lying in a pool of blood, his face as pale as paper, but his eyes were still firm and bright.
"Alice...go away...don't worry about me..." Tariq said with his last bit of strength. His voice was weak but firm, as if telling Alice that he didn't want her to sacrifice herself for him.
"No! I won't leave you!" Alice shook her head with tears in her eyes. She knew she couldn't just abandon them and let their sacrifice go to waste. She had to live to avenge the Third Prince and find a cure for Tariq.
However, at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps once again broke the silence of the dense forest. A new group of enemies appeared in their sight. These people looked completely different from the previous black-clad men. They were wearing gorgeous armor and holding heavy weapons. They were obviously a well-trained army.
"It seems that our troubles are not over yet..." Alice smiled bitterly, but she was not afraid or retreating at all. She knew that no matter how many difficulties and dangers there were ahead, she had to persevere because she was a believer of the God of Light and the companion and guardian of the Third Prince and Tariq.
"Come on! Let's see what you are capable of!" Alice shouted loudly, her voice full of indomitable spirit and fighting spirit.
Alice's eyes were like torches, piercing through the night and falling on the soldiers in gorgeous armor. They were well-equipped, completely different from the common armies in this country, and obviously came from far away.
A complex wave of emotions surged in her heart, a mixture of vigilance against unknown threats and a faint glimmer of hope - perhaps these people could be the key to their escape from the predicament.
The leading man was a burly man with a resolute face, but his eyes revealed an imperceptible tenderness. He slowly took a few steps forward and said in a low and magnetic voice: "Miss, you don't have to be so nervous. We are not on the same path as those who are chasing you."
Alice's tense nerves relaxed a little after hearing this, but she still maintained a vigilant posture, looking back and forth between the man and the army behind him, looking for any possible threats. "Who... who are you? Why are you here?" Her voice trembled slightly, but she tried to stay calm.
The man smiled slightly, and that smile seemed particularly warm under the moonlight. "We are the Dawn Legion from the north. We are here under the king's order to investigate the anomalies on the border. We heard that things have been unsettled here recently, and that there have been frequent activities by unknown forces. That's why we are here."
Hearing the name "Dawn Legion", Alice's heart moved. She had heard the Third Prince mention that this was an army known for its loyalty and bravery, and that it had saved the fate of the kingdom many times in times of crisis. A glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes, but then dimmed, because the current predicament could not be easily solved by just one army.
"Sir, I appreciate your kindness. But given our current situation... I'm afraid you can't help us." Alice pointed at Tariq lying in a pool of blood, her voice choking with sobs, "My companion is seriously injured and needs immediate treatment."
The man followed Alice's finger and his eyes lingered on Tariq's wound for a moment, his brows slightly furrowed. "He's so badly injured... But don't worry, we have a doctor accompanying us in the army who should be able to stabilize his condition for the time being."
After that, he waved his hand, signaling the soldiers behind him to come forward. Two doctors in white robes quickly came forward, checked Tariq's wounds with swift movements, took out the medicine box they carried with them, and began to treat him urgently.
Alice looked at this scene, and gratitude surged in her heart. On such a dangerous night, it was such a lucky thing to meet a reliable team like the "Dawn Legion".
She slowly stood up and bowed deeply to the man. "Thank you, sir. I, Alice, will never forget your kindness."
The man quickly helped Alice up and said with a smile, "You're welcome, young lady. It is our duty to help those who are in trouble. Moreover, you and your companions are obviously innocent people who were caught up in this unprovoked disaster."
While the two were talking, the doctors had bandaged Tariq's wound and fed him a dose of painkiller. Although his face was still pale, his breathing had become much more stable, and it was obvious that he was temporarily out of danger.
"Your Highness, what should we do next?" Alice turned her head and looked at the Third Prince who was resting with his eyes closed, her heart filled with worry. She knew that although the Third Prince was temporarily safe, their situation was still very dangerous, and that mysterious force would never give up the pursuit easily.
The Third Prince slowly opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming with determination and wisdom. "Alice, we can't stay here forever. Those people have extraordinary tracking abilities. Once they find out that we haven't really escaped, they will definitely attack again."
"But, Your Highness, your body..." Alice looked at the scar on the third prince's chest worriedly. It was a deep mark that reminded them of the life-and-death struggle they had experienced before.
"I'm fine." The third prince shook his head gently, indicating that he could still hold on. "The most important thing now is to find a safe place where I can recover my strength and replan our escape route."