Chapter 224 The Villain Lady Arrives 52
Upon hearing this, the man offered to help: "Miss, if you trust me, I can arrange for someone to escort you and your companions to our camp. It is relatively safe there, and there are enough resources for you to rest and heal your wounds."
Alice hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded. She understood that at such a dangerous moment, the three of them alone could not escape. The appearance of the "Dawn Legion" undoubtedly gave them a rare turning point.
"Thank you, sir. I am willing to accept your help." Alice thanked the man again, and then followed the soldiers of the "Legion of Dawn" to the camp with the third prince and Tariq.
Along the way, Alice's mood was complicated. She was grateful for finding a temporary place to stay, but also worried about the uncertainty of the future. But she knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, she had to persevere, for the third prince, for Tariq, and for the belief and responsibility in her heart.
After arriving at the camp, Alice and the other two were arranged to rest in a simple but clean tent. The doctors checked the injuries of the third prince and Tariq again and prepared medicine and food for them. Alice waited silently by the side, her heart filled with gratitude and anxiety.
In the dead of night, Alice sat alone outside the tent, looking at the starry sky and lost in thought. She recalled every detail of her journey, from the luxury of the academy to the hardships of wandering to the current life-and-death struggle, everything seemed to have happened yesterday.
But she knew that she couldn't indulge in the memories of the past. She had to face reality and find a way out.
At this moment, a figure quietly came to her side. Alice looked up and saw that it was the leader of the "Dawn Legion" who saved them. "Sir, why are you here?" She asked in surprise.
The man smiled and sat down next to her. "I came to see if you need any more help. Also, I want to talk to you about the forces that attacked you."
Alice's heart moved when she heard this, "Do you know something?"
The man nodded. "We have been tracking the movements of this force, but we haven't found out much yet."
The moonlight sprinkled softly on the two of them, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night. The eyes of the leader of the Dawn Legion were deep and warm, as if he could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts.
"Regarding the force that attacked you," he began slowly, his voice low and powerful, "we call them 'Shadow Wings'. They act in secret and with cruel methods. They have been active in the border areas of the kingdom for a long time, but their actions have become more frequent recently. It seems that they have some greater plot."
Upon hearing this, Alice frowned and clenched the corners of her clothes unconsciously. "Shadow Wing..." She murmured to herself. The name pierced her heart like ice, making her feel an unprecedented chill. "Why would they target us? We are just ordinary travelers."
"I'm afraid the matter is not that simple," the leader's eyes flashed with worry, "According to the intelligence we have, this force seems to have a special interest in the royal family, and the third prince beside you is undoubtedly a very valuable prey in their eyes."
Alice was shocked when she heard this. She had never thought that her mission would be so important, nor had she expected that the Third Prince would become such a dangerous target. "Then what should we do?" She asked anxiously, with anxiety and determination flashing in her eyes.
The leader smiled slightly, and there was some comfort and encouragement in that smile.
"You don't have to worry too much. The Dawn Legion is committed to protecting the peace of the kingdom. The safety of the Third Prince is also our top priority. We have strengthened the security around the camp and are also stepping up the investigation of the movements of 'Shadow Wings'."
His tone was firm and powerful, and Alice felt a warm current flowing through her body. She looked up at the brave leader, and could not help but feel respect and gratitude in her heart. At this moment, she seemed to see the light of hope, shining brightly in the darkness.
"Thank you, sir. We feel extremely safe with you and the Dawn Legion here." Alice said sincerely, tears glistening in her eyes.
The leader nodded gently, his eyes showing tenderness and care. "Call me Renault, Miss Alice. In this turbulent time, we need each other's support and trust."
Renault's words were like a spring breeze, blowing away the haze in Alice's heart. She smiled slightly and nodded, and the atmosphere between the two became warm and harmonious.
At this moment, a slight sound of footsteps broke the silence of the night. Alice and Renault turned their heads at the same time and saw Tariq walking hurriedly, his face full of anxiety and worry. "Alice, are you okay?" He grabbed Alice's hand and asked nervously.
Alice patted the back of his hand gently to comfort him. "I'm fine, Tariq. Chief Raynor is talking to me about the 'Shadow Wing'."
Upon hearing this, Tariq immediately turned his gaze towards Raynor, with a hint of vigilance and hostility in his eyes. However, when he saw Raynor's gentle and sincere eyes, the hostility seemed to dissipate a lot in an instant.
"Captain Renault, thank you for saving us." He forced a smile, his tone a little stiff.
Renault smiled slightly, as if he didn't care about Tariq's indifference. "You're welcome, Mr. Tariq."
Tariq nodded, but his eyes remained alert. He turned to look at Alice and found that she had a long-lost smile on her face, and he couldn't help feeling sad and jealous.
Before it was the Third Prince, and now there is another one, Renault. He knows that he cannot eliminate the good impression Renault has on Alice, but he will never allow anyone to hurt her.
"Alice, we should go back." Tariq said softly, trying to draw Alice's attention away from Renault.
Alice came to her senses and realized that she had lost her composure. She looked at Renault apologetically and nodded. "Okay, Tariq. Let's go."
The two walked side by side towards the tent, leaving Renault sitting alone. He looked at their departing backs, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He had to admit that he had developed a crush on Alice, but he also knew that now was not the time to express such feelings. He had to stay calm and rational and prepare for the upcoming battle.
After returning to the tent, Alice relayed Raynor's words to the Third Prince. Upon hearing this, the Third Prince frowned, obviously worried about the threat of "Shadow Wings".
"We must leave here and return to the palace as soon as possible," he murmured, "only there can we ensure safety."
Alice and Tariq nodded in agreement. They knew that what the Third Prince said made sense, but they also knew that it would not be easy. Under the threat of the "Shadow Wings", they had to act cautiously to ensure that nothing could go wrong.