Chapter 321 The Villain Lady Arrives 150
Alice nodded, her eyes swept over everyone, and finally landed on the unknown land in the distance. "The princess is still waiting for our rescue, we can't stay here for too long." Her words were firm and powerful, like an invisible force, inspiring everyone present.
"Yes! We have to go find the princess!" Tariq was the first to respond. He stood up, tightly gripped the sword in his hand, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. "For the princess, for the fruits of our victory, we must keep moving forward!"
"Keep going!" Soldiers and magicians responded one after another. They cheered up and prepared to embark on a new journey. Alice looked at these brave warriors, her heart filled with gratitude and pride. She knew that it was because of them that the light could continue to shine on this land.
However, before setting out on the road to find the princess, everyone still needs to deal with the aftermath of the battlefield. They began to collect the remains of their comrades and prepare to take them back to their hometown for burial. This process is full of sadness and heaviness, but everyone is silently persisting because they know that this is the best way to say goodbye to their comrades.
"We will remember them." Alice stood in front of a makeshift altar, watching the bodies of her comrades being slowly lowered. Her voice was soft but full of power, "Their names will be forever engraved in our hearts, and their spirits will always inspire us to move forward."
The warriors and magicians nodded one after another, with a determined light in their eyes. They knew that although the battle was over, their story had just begun. They would continue to fight for light and for their homeland.
After dealing with the affairs on the battlefield, everyone finally set out on the road to find the princess. They passed through dense forests, crossed mountains, crossed rivers, and experienced countless hardships and obstacles along the way. But whenever they felt tired or confused, they would think of their comrades who sacrificed for light, and that firm belief would surge in their hearts again, supporting them to move forward.
"The princess must be waiting for us somewhere." Tariq walked at the front of the team, his voice firm and powerful, "We must find her and bring her back home safely."
Alice followed closely behind Tariq, her eyes as sharp as a torch, penetrating the heavy fog, as if she could see hope in the distance. She knew that this journey to find the princess was full of unknowns and dangers, but she believed that as long as they united as one and moved forward courageously, they would be able to find the princess and rescue her.
As time went by, they finally came to a valley surrounded by dense forests. From the depths of the valley came faint bursts of soft singing, which sounded like the sound of nature, making people yearn for it.
"The princess should be there!" Alice pointed to the depths of the valley, her eyes sparkling with excitement, "Let's go over and take a look!"
Everyone quickened their pace upon hearing this. They passed through the dense forest, crossed the stream, and finally came to the end of the valley. They saw a beautiful palace standing before them. The palace was surrounded by flowers and vines, like a fairyland. And the gentle singing came from the palace.
"Princess!" Alice shouted excitedly. She rushed forward and pushed open the palace door. She saw a beautiful girl in a gorgeous long dress sitting in the center of the palace. She was holding an exquisite harp in her hand and playing it softly. The singing came from her mouth.
"You are finally here." The princess smiled slightly after seeing everyone, her eyes sparkling with gratitude and joy, "I have been waiting for your rescue."
Alice and the others came forward to pay their respects and told the princess about their hardships and efforts along the way. The princess was deeply moved and held Alice's hand tightly, saying, "Thank you for saving me. You are my heroes!"
"No, Princess." Alice shook her head and said, "We are not heroes. The real heroes are those comrades who sacrificed their lives for the light. They used their lives to exchange for our victory and the princess's safety."
The princess was silent for a moment, and a trace of sadness and respect flashed in her eyes. She knew that what Alice said was true, and those brave warriors paid a huge price for her safety. She sighed softly and said, "I will always remember them. Their names will be engraved in my heart forever."
Princess Delila's words echoed gently in the air. The sadness in her eyes was as elusive as the morning mist, but it clearly touched the heartstrings of everyone present. Alice looked at the princess, and an indescribable complex emotion surged in her heart. She seemed to be able to feel the heavy pressure and helplessness hidden behind the princess.
At this moment, Tariq keenly caught the princess's emotional changes. He took a step forward and asked in his warm and firm voice: "Your Highness, you seem to be worried. Please allow us to share your worries."
Princess Andrila raised her head slightly, her eyes met Tariq's, a trace of gratitude and hesitation flashed in her clear eyes. She opened her red lips slightly, her voice was soft but with a barely perceptible tremor: "You saved me, I will never forget this kindness. But...but my fate may not have changed because of this."
Alice frowned slightly when she heard this. She felt that there was a deeper secret hidden in the princess' words. She encouraged softly, "Princess, please tell us. No matter what happens, we will do our best to help you."
The princess took a deep breath, as if she was organizing her thoughts, and then she slowly said, "You may not know that although I am a princess, I am also a bargaining chip in the political marriage between the two countries. Even if I escape today and return to the royal city, it is just the beginning of another deal. My marriage and my future have already been arranged by those scheming people. I... I am just a pawn in their hands."
At this point, the princess' eyes were slightly red, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall. She continued, "More importantly, I already have someone in my heart, an ordinary but sincere person. Although he has no prominent family background, he treats me with sincerity, making me feel unprecedented warmth and freedom. But this feeling, in front of the royal power and interests, seems so small and powerless."
Hearing this, Tariq was filled with indignation and sympathy. He clenched his fists and looked at the princess firmly: "Your Highness, love is the most precious wealth in the world and should not be bound by any worldly things. Since we can save you from your predicament, we can also help you pursue your own happiness."