Chapter 351 The Villain Lady Arrives 180

Chapter 351 The Villain Lady Arrives 180

Tariq looked up at his two best friends and felt a warm current in his heart. He took a deep breath and seemed to have made up his mind. "Thank you, Alice and Bruno. I will seriously consider your words and find a way to fulfill the family mission without violating my conscience."

In the following days, the three began to work more closely together, avoiding the pursuit of the pursuers while looking for clues about the truth behind the "Tears of the Stars". Tariq conducted a deep reflection and self-struggle in his heart, and he gradually realized that true glory does not come from external treasures or status, but from the purity and perseverance of the heart.

One night, they temporarily took shelter in a hidden cave. The flickering firelight illuminated the tired but determined faces of the three people. Tariq finally spoke, breaking the silence. "Alice, Bruno, I want to talk to you about my ideas."

Alice and Bruno exchanged encouraging glances, motioning for him to continue.

"After these days of reflection, I realized how narrow-minded and selfish my previous thoughts were." Tariq's voice was low and sincere. "I pursued the 'Tears of the Stars' not only for the glory of my family, but also to escape the fear and anxiety in my heart. But now I understand that true power comes from inner growth and redemption."

He paused, as if organizing his thoughts. "I decided to give up the plan to directly seize the 'Tears of the Stars'. I want to find the person who spread the rumors and manipulated Rek'Sai and others, reveal the truth, and put everything back on track. At the same time, I also hope to win true glory for the family through my actions, rather than through ill-gotten gains."

Alice and Bruno smiled with relief when they heard this. They knew that Tariq had found his own path, a path that was in line with his inner principles and could fulfill his family's mission.

"Tariq, we support you." Alice spoke first, her eyes full of trust and expectation, "No matter what decision you make, we will fight alongside you."

Bruno also nodded. Although he didn't say anything, his silent support was more firm and powerful.

Tariq's words were like a clear spring in the mountain stream, washing away the dust in the hearts of the three people and pointing out the direction for their next journey. The night was getting deeper, but the atmosphere in the cave became warm and bright because of this determination. They sat around the fire and began to plan a plan to reveal the truth and find the mastermind behind the incident.

Alice took out a worn map with various clues and guessed locations marked with different colors of ink. "Based on the information we have collected, we have locked on several possible hiding places." She pointed to several red dots on the map and said, "The most likely one is this abandoned castle. It is said that it was once the retreat of a powerful wizard, but in recent years, mysterious people have frequently come and go."

Bruno took the map and studied it carefully for a moment, his eyes gleaming with a gleam. "I've heard a little about this castle. It's located deep in a dark forest, rarely visited by people, and is a perfect place to hide. However, there are also many legends about curses and ghosts there, so we must be careful on this trip."

Tariq nodded in agreement. Although he was a little nervous, he was more eager for the unknown challenge. "No matter what difficulties lie ahead, we must find out. For the honor of our family, for the justice in my heart, and for all those who have suffered because of this conspiracy."

The three of them discussed and decided to set out on the journey to the castle the next morning. Along the way, they relied on wisdom and courage to overcome many difficulties, and finally stood in front of the ancient and gloomy castle on a cloudy afternoon.

The door of the castle was half-closed, as if silently inviting them in. Tariq took a deep breath and stepped over the threshold first, followed by Alice and Bruno, who looked around cautiously. The interior of the castle was dark and empty, with only a few faint lights coming in through the cracks of the broken windows, illuminating the dust on the floor and the scattered furniture debris.

"It looks like no one has lived here for a long time." Alice said softly, lighting the road ahead with the torch in her hand.

"It's better to be cautious." Bruno warned, his hands tightly gripping the hilt of the sword, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

The three of them walked slowly along the narrow corridor, each step seemed particularly heavy. Suddenly, a slight noise came from a room not far away, breaking the silence around them. Tariq immediately signaled his companions to stop, and the three of them held their breath and listened quietly.

"Who's there?" Tariq's voice was low and powerful, echoing in the empty castle.

A moment later, a deep laugh sounded, as if it came from all directions at the same time, making people shudder. "Oh, my dear hunters, you finally found this place." A strange and cold voice echoed in the castle, "But do you think that you three alone can uncover the truth of all this?"

As the voice fell, the lights in the castle suddenly lit up, illuminating the figure hidden in the shadows - a mysterious man in a black robe with his face hidden under a hood. He stood on the high platform of the castle, looking down at the three people below, with a strange light flashing in his eyes.

"Who are you? Why are you controlling all this?" Tariq demanded, his voice trembling slightly with anger.

The mysterious man sneered and slowly walked down the platform, each step seemed unusually heavy. "Me? I am a spectator of this world and also its controller. And you, Tariq, are just a chess piece on my chessboard."

"What exactly is your purpose?" Alice shouted angrily, holding the torch high in her hand as if to illuminate the endless darkness.

"Purpose?" The mysterious man stopped and glanced at the three people one by one. "It's simple. I want to plunge this world into chaos and make all order collapse. And the 'Tears of the Stars' is the key to all this."

Tariq was shocked when he heard this. He never expected that the conspiracy behind this was so big that it would overturn the order of the entire world. "Don't even think about it!" He roared, drew the long sword at his waist, and pointed it at the mysterious man.

However, just as he was about to rush forward, a powerful force suddenly surged from all directions, trapping him, Alice, and Bruno at the same time. They struggled hard, but found that they could not move at all.

"Hahaha, do you think you can compete with me with your strength alone?" The mysterious man laughed wildly and walked towards them step by step. "Now, let you witness the true power of 'Tears of the Stars'!"