59. She Could Always Snatch a Man
From Nilu’s Perspective.
As I had come to understand, Mr. Oujilide’s captivating determination and decisiveness led him to follow me as soon as he learned of my whereabouts. Therefore, after returning to the Austro-Hungarian tribe and making the tribe’s chieftain my “friend,” I remained vigilant, allowing the chieftain to find ways to “investigate.”
Accompanying me were the two beastmen, Geloram and Gu Erdan.
The commands from Jias that bound the two beastmen should have been forcibly broken, but as long as they didn’t have the chance to clarify things in front of the chieftain, they posed no threat.
Among the “three envoys” from the Kingdom of Prussia, Mr. Oujilide was certainly one of them, and then… there was definitely that woman who had accomplished nothing but could only confuse Mr. Oujilide on the surface; the last one might be Aidefu , but that elf didn’t need to be concerned at all.
Casually, Nilu’s thoughts began to flutter: Mr. Oujilide, this time… I will no longer remain superficial, but will use absolute action to prove everything to you…
Nighttime, at this moment.
The sudden sound of footsteps immediately startled Nilu awake, and she quickly hid in the shadows. This was the residence of the Austro-Hungarian tribe’s chieftain, and at this hour, the only one with the privilege to see the chieftain was the Grand Wizard, a figure akin to a “Prime Minister” of the Austro-Hungarian tribe.
Whether my opportunity would arise depended on whether there was anyone among these ignorant and foolish beastmen who was slightly more intelligent.
“C… Chieftain…”
A voice filled with urgency and a hint of timidity emerged, enough to illustrate how clearly defined the hierarchy was among the beastmen of the Austro-Hungarian tribe. The rows of candles within the room’s barrier, which added to the chieftain’s mystery, suddenly flared to life, casting a large shadow that enhances the mystique and ceremonial atmosphere surrounding the chieftain’s identity.
“Ha~”
Nilu let out a soft laugh, using the fairy Magnus to conceal her figure.
“You asked me to probe those people from Prussia; I have already done so!”
“What was the result!?”
The chieftain immediately spoke in a deep, resonant voice, and Nilu listened intently, as this was the very information she cared about most at the moment!
The Grand Wizard’s voice grew angry, as if he were blind!
“Just as expected! Geloram and Gu Erdan have already been deceived by the sweet words of those fairies and humans from Prussia; they even attempted to come directly to find you! However, I managed to send them back!”
“Is there any other suspicious matter?”
“There were three of them, and among the elves, a couple seemed to have some skills, but they were very eager to see you!”
Upon hearing this, Nilu’s heart soared with joy!
Mr. Oujilide was indeed no coward! He was the most outstanding and perfect master in my eyes! For the sake of a worthless woman, he was even willing to take risks and come to the Austro-Hungarian tribe to confront me.
Ah~ I admire him just like this; even if Mr. Oujilide’s attention is entirely on that woman right now, it doesn’t matter. Soon… soon he will only look at me. By then, I will have plenty of time to prove to Mr. Oujilide that I will never lose to her, no matter where I am.
However, this moment of laxity alerted the Grand Wizard to something amiss.
“Um… Chieftain, is there something else beside you…”
“None of your business! Step aside!”
But this was just a minor episode; the gloom that had lingered for days was swept away. Nilu was now filled with hope for the future. After using a “command” on the clan leader to drive away the approaching orc, the room returned to silence.
Having confirmed the appearance of Oujilide and that woman, all that was left was to utilize the orcs of the Austro-Hungarian tribe to prove it through action.
With this thought, Nilu dropped her disguise and turned to the clan leader of the Austro-Hungarian tribe beside her.
“So, do you understand now? They are a group of extremely dangerous individuals who have deceived your most trusted warriors with sweet words. This Oujilide is already a wanted con artist with a notorious reputation across various nations. Do you still think he came here to offer you any useful advice?”
“…”
In response to Nilu, the other party fell into a long silence.
Frequent use of Jias’s commands would inevitably reveal some unfilled loophole, completely exposing her. Having learned from previous lessons, this time Nilu did not intend to issue commands one by one to the clan leader of the Austro-Hungarian tribe. Instead, she chose to subtly induce him to doubt, so that no matter what she said, it could never be questioned.
In the next moment, Nilu knew she had succeeded.
Even without a command, the clan leader sent a question.
“What should I do?”
“The two elves accompanying him are of no concern, but you must find an opportunity to thoroughly investigate Oujilide’s identity and purpose. It might even become evidence for you to deal with the Kingdom of Pulush.”
As she walked out of the barrier, Nilu continued, “However, without this condition, if you go directly to him, he might discover you and escape. So… you need to find an excuse. Conveniently, doesn’t he have urgent business to discuss with you? Then why not agree to his terms, but…”
“Only let him come alone. After that, you shouldn’t need my help or advice on what to do next, right?”
Putting on her hat, Nilu walked out with satisfaction.
The night in the Austro-Hungarian tribe was dim, as it was the clan leader’s domain, and there were no other orcs present in the corridors.
Soon, a flicker of firelight stirred in the darkness, and Jias flew out.
“Master, shouldn’t we give that… thing from earlier some more commands?”
“No need.”
The more commands there were, the easier it would be to expose flaws. Mr. Oujilide possessed the power of ‘prophecy’; if he noticed and informed the clan leader, that would be troublesome.
This time, she didn’t need to deceive Mr. Oujilide alongside her; instead, she would let him know there was a trap while ensuring he couldn’t escape her sight. This was to prove her sincerity and actions to Mr. Oujilide, and also…
To clearly inform him just how powerless the woman he had always cared about truly was. Ah—Mr. Oujilide, please stop focusing on that woman beside you. She is utterly useless, achieving nothing, and aside from causing you trouble and risking your help , she will bring you nothing.
Please pay more attention to yourself; you will never repeat her mistakes, nor will you be like her. Only you can protect yourself. Please don’t remain oblivious; otherwise… Nilu would become anxious.
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