39. I Am the Strongest Fairy (Confident)
Late at night, within the royal city of the Great Ying Empire.
Not long ago, this place had become resplendent due to the convening of the summit of nations, with the guards of the Great Ying Empire patrolling both openly and secretly, forming long lines in preparation for the summit. Now, with the temporary recess of the summit, it had once again fell into silence.
Although it is still within the royal city of the Great Ying Empire, a restricted area for ordinary people, this place is different from Her Majesty the Queen’s residence. Aside from the basic defenses on the outskirts of the royal city, there are hardly any guards . After all, thieves wanting to steal wouldn’t even be able to enter the royal city; those qualified to enter the royal city of the Great Ying Empire wouldn’t even look at the meager items in the summit hall.
Thus, designing this place as a meeting point couldn’t be more appropriate. Iku Xisi, without even glancing at the prophecy, easily slipped into this building she had become quite familiar with after a few visits.
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At this moment, the tables and chairs in the hall had all been cleared away due to the recess. Moonlight streamed through the glass, illuminating the hall, making it appear clear and spacious. Even if there was a hint of incongruity, an ordinary person would likely dismiss it with a thought of “It’s night, I’m just scared.” But… it was far from that; the night was indeed the witch’s domain, and this strange feeling was not an illusion—it was real.
“…I have arrived, Lady Claudilus.”
In the next moment, Ikusis’s ears sharpened, taking on the delicate form characteristic of fairies. The marks of servitude gradually appeared in her eyes, and a flash of light illuminated the empty space in the center, revealing a purple figure.
Tonight was the time agreed upon with Claudilus.
“You’re still on time.”
To Ikusis, Claudilus, who had long been prepared, looked entirely like someone “ready to kill.” However, after a quick glance, her expression turned to one of confusion.
“So, where is that man?”
“…”
After a moment of silence, Ikusis clapped her hands together and bent at the waist. “I’m sorry! Lady Luce, he will definitely come! I’ve already thought of what to say, I sent the letter! I just don’ t know when he’ll arrive~”
The sphere floating beside Claudilus moved in front of her, and after a careful look, she frowned in displeasure. “But I don’t sense any movement, Ikusis!”
Her tone gradually shifted to one of suspicion and gloom. “I told you, neither the master nor I can allow you to fail again!”
“S-so please wait a little longer! He will definitely come! But maybe he ran into some trouble on the way? Or perhaps he tripped while helping an old lady cross the street? Please wait just a bit longer, I beg you! I can do anything!”
Ikusis, on the verge of tears, was almost ready to kneel and bow! Then, cautiously lifting her head, she floated her gaze over. “S-so, the master will forgive me, right? Where is the master? Didn’t he come with you, Lady Luce?”
“…You don’t need to know.”
“But I have to apologize to the master in person! I want to apologize on all fours! Please, Lady Luce, you must let me see the master; I’ve already helped you, haven’t I!?”
“…”
Ikusis lowered her head, but after a long silence, what she received was not the consent of her “superior” before her; on the contrary… it was the “deathly finger” of the other party!
【Puff】
“Wahhh!”
Startled, Ikusis quickly ducked and fled, having just noticed a hole had appeared in the ground where she had been standing, still sizzling as it burned.
“I was wrong, I was wrong! Lady Luce, I won’t ask again! Please just wait a little longer! That man will really come!”
However, those words were utterly useless! This time, an invisible force struck Ikusis’s chest like a fist, and she was sent flying, crashing against the wall, with shards of glass raining down on her, cutting her hands and leaving wounds before she finally came to a stop.
Ouch, that hurt! Even though I begged so humbly, why is it still not working? Ugh… no wonder she’s the closest fairy to the master, Claudilus.
“…Ahahaha~”
Ikusis clumsily got up from the ground. “I’ve been exposed, there’s nothing I can do.”
“Ikusis, perhaps your foolishness can deceive others.” Claudilus directed her hostility at Ikusis. “But it’s still very shallow; you’re lying. Do you want to betray the master!?”
“Betray? I haven’t done anything wrong~ It’s just that I really don’t want to act against him, and… if you have any ideas, I must stop you.”
“Are you really not afraid of being punished by the master… Hah, hahaha…” Claudilus laughed. “No wonder you’re only at this level; you truly are a foolish fairy. You can even ignore the master’s existence and my orders, just to indulge in your own thoughts.”
“Indulging in thoughts? Not at all! I’m just an inconspicuous fairy by the master’s side; he might have already forgotten about me.”
Wiping the blood from her bitten lip, Ikusis steadied herself and stood up. “So, like Alsas, I have my own pursuits and things I want to choose. As for you favored ones by the master, whether it’s his favor or blessings, I can’t understand it at all, nor do I envy it. So… whether I act according to your orders depends entirely on my mood, Lady Luce, do you understand? To put it bluntly, you used to love acting on your own; whether this is the master’s command is still up for debate~”
“Make amends quickly, or you won’t have a chance to beg for mercy!”
“Don’t worry, Lady Ruth, I’m quite the coward when it comes to my life. So, to ensure that the master doesn’t find out what’s happening here, I suddenly thought of a brilliant move!”
As she spoke, Ikusis tore off her hairpin, and the intangible “change” made Claudia recoil in immediate tension.
“If I take you out, then no one will know what happened here! I truly am a talent!”
“What! Foolish thing, don’t push me…”
At this moment, the voice could no longer reach Ikusis’s ears. She closed her eyes and whispered, from the perspective of her “Saint” identity, this might be what the world perceives as a “prophecy.”
She already claimed to be a saint of the church!
“[You are the strongest fairy.]”
“[You possess the means to slay the witch.]”
“【You fear no pain.】”
“【You are undaunted.】”
“【You are cold-blooded and merciless.】
“[Your enemy… is Claudia.]”
In an instant, the light in her eyes flared, and Ikusis’s body sprang into action, the radiant glow in her hands seemed to sweep away all the “chaotic filth” in the area.
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