Chapter 300 The Villain Lady Arrives 128

Chapter 300 The Villain Lady Arrives 128

"Ah——" The guard screamed and frantically slapped the flames off his body. The guards around him were also shocked by this scene and temporarily stopped moving. Alice took the opportunity to break out of the encirclement and ran towards the exit of the camp.

However, the rebels were not slow to react. Soon, more guards were awakened, and they picked up their weapons and chased in the direction of Alice's escape. Alice shuttled through the intricate camps, using her familiarity with the terrain to constantly change direction, trying to get rid of the pursuers.

"She's running over there, chase her!" The rebels' shouts echoed in the night sky. Alice's heart was beating like a drum. She knew she couldn't stop. If she was caught, not only would the truth never be revealed, but she would also be doomed.

At this moment, Alice noticed a narrow alley not far ahead. The entrance to the alley was blocked by a pile of debris, making it almost unnoticeable. She changed direction quickly and rushed into the alley. She squatted down and, under the cover of night, piled up the debris again to cover up the traces at the entrance of the alley.

The rebels followed closely behind, but they obviously did not find this hidden alley. When the leading guard ran to the alley entrance, he just glanced at it quickly and continued to chase forward. Alice hid in the dark, listening to the footsteps gradually fading away, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But she knew that this was only temporary safety. The rebels would soon react and reorganize the search. She had to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible and deliver the evidence to the royal family.

Alice stood up, dusted herself off, and looked into the distance with a determined look. She continued along the alley until she came to the edge of a dense forest. The dense forest was deep and dark, but for her, it was the best way to escape.

She took a deep breath and stepped into the dense forest without hesitation. The light in the dense forest was dim, the trees were dense, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers. But Alice was not afraid. She relied on her extraordinary courage and wisdom to shuttle through the dense forest.

"Humph, you want to escape? Not that easy!" Suddenly, a cold voice sounded in her ears. Alice's heart trembled, and she turned around suddenly, only to see a rebel general standing not far away, staring at her coldly.

"You're finally here." Alice smiled faintly, her eyes full of provocation and confidence, "But do you think you can catch me like this?"

The rebel general sneered, slowly drew out his sword, and pointed it at Alice. "You can try."

Alice did not retreat. She drew the staff from her waist and confronted the rebel general. Although her fighting skills were not as sharp as those of the rebel general, she was more flexible and could often turn danger into safety at critical moments.

The two fought back and forth, swords flashed and magic intersected, and a thrilling contest was staged in the dense forest. With her extraordinary courage and wisdom, Alice gradually gained the upper hand. She seized a flaw and cast a magic that hit the rebel general in the chest.

The rebel leader froze, his eyes full of disbelief. He lowered his head, looked at the blood gushing from his chest, and slowly fell to the ground. Alice did not stop, she put away her dagger and continued to flee deep into the forest.

Alice traveled through the deep forest, each step seemed particularly heavy and firm. The trees around her seemed to be her allies, shielding her from the night wind and blocking the sight of the rebels who might be chasing her. Her heartbeat gradually calmed down, but her nerves were still tense, and she dared not relax at all. She knew that this was only a temporary peace, and the real challenge might be yet to come.

"We must find a way out as soon as possible." Alice muttered to herself, searching for possible paths in the dim light. In the dense forest, various exotic flowers and plants exuded a faint fragrance, and the occasional cry of night birds added a bit of mystery and uneasiness. She held the staff tightly and observed the surroundings vigilantly, fearing to miss any slight movement.

Just as she was about to move forward, a slight rustling sound came from the bushes not far away. Alice immediately stopped, held her breath, and tensed her whole body. She slowly turned around, with her staff ready to deal with any danger that might arise at any time.

"Who? Come out!" Alice's voice was soft, but it carried unquestionable majesty. There was a commotion in the bushes, and then a thin figure staggered out. It was a ragged little boy with a terrified face, holding a tattered cloth bag tightly in his hand.

"Don't, don't hurt me..." The little boy's voice trembled and he was almost crying.

Seeing this, Alice's guard dropped a little, and she slowly put down her staff. "Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. Tell me, what's your name? Why are you here?" She tried to make her voice sound gentler.

The little boy looked up at Alice, and seemed to feel a little warmth from her eyes, and then he relaxed a little. "My name is Xiaojie, and I'm from a nearby village. Because there's no food at home, I came here to find something..." As he spoke, he pointed to the cloth bag in his hand, which contained some wild fruits and grass roots.

Alice's heart ached. This rebellion not only plunged the nobles and commoners into dire straits, but also these innocent children suffered. "Xiao Jie, do you know where we can leave here safely?" she asked softly.

Xiao Jie thought for a moment and pointed in a direction deep in the forest. "There is a cave over there. I've been there before when I played hide-and-seek with my friends. It's very hidden inside and no one should be able to find it."

Alice's eyes lit up. This was exactly what she needed. "Thank you, Xiaojie. You should go home quickly. It's not safe here." After saying that, she took out a small purse from her waist and handed it to Xiaojie. "Take this and buy some food."

Xiao Jie looked at the purse in his hand, with a flash of surprise and gratitude in his eyes. "Thank you, big sister! I will remember you!" He nodded vigorously, then turned and ran into the night.

After watching Xiaojie leave, Alice headed deep into the forest in the direction Xiaojie pointed. The night was getting darker, but her heart was full of hope. She knew that as long as she found the cave, she could temporarily escape the pursuit of the rebels and buy time for the next action.

After a difficult journey, Alice finally arrived at the cave that Xiaojie mentioned. The entrance of the cave was covered by dense vines. It was really hard to find it without someone to guide her. She carefully pushed aside the vines and walked into the cave.

The cave was much larger than expected, and extremely dry. There were a few weak torches hanging on the cave wall, which were obviously arranged by someone in advance. Alice's heart trembled, but she soon relaxed. Since someone had been here before, it meant that it was relatively safe.