This Lord is Very Scientific

"Someone's there!"

Lin Ke was the first to notice the figures beneath the distant Azanen Wall.

Not just one person, but two!

"Young master, that's Qing Cha! Previously you punished him by making him carve his name under the Azanen Wall!" As everyone was surprised, John quickly identified one of the figures.

However, the other person was even more surprising.

A small, frail-looking little girl stood next to Qing Cha, carrying an absurdly large scythe.

Clearly, there were two people ahead, yet their presence couldn't be sensed!

That little girl was the Dark Maiden!

Lin Ke's pupils contracted as he approached the Azanen Wall.

"Boom!"

Ove also descended from the sky, transforming into lightning.

However, no one dared to approach hastily, as a pile of magical beast corpses already surrounded the Dark Maiden and Qing Cha.

Whenever a magical beast approached, attracted either by the scent of blood or the presence of a living human, it would be swiftly dealt with by the Dark Maiden's scythe.

As they cautiously moved closer, Lin Ke became highly vigilant, and the others followed suit.

As they got closer, Lin Ke saw that the young man named Qing Cha was still using his bloody fingernails to carve letters into the stone bricks.

The Wall of Azanen was already marked with many names, representing the Azanen soldiers who had died on the battlefield.

Although Lin Ke had withdrawn due to the Eldest Prince earlier, he still left some people for Count Giant Sword and the others, including the nurses trained by Knicks.

Qing Cha was one of those who stayed behind.

"Don't come any closer."

Just as Lin Ke and the others continued to advance, the Dark Maiden's voice emerged.

Lin Ke and Ove exchanged glances and nodded, with Ove addressing her: "Your Grace Dark Maiden, I am Ove."

It was somewhat amusing; Ove and the Insomnia were considered friends despite their age difference, yet he had to address the Insomnia's daughter as "Your Grace."

After all, he was interacting with a legendary identity and the embodiment of divine power.

"Hmm." The Dark Maiden responded indifferently, tilting her head as she continued to watch Qing Cha carving letters.

Qing Cha seemed oblivious to everything, numbly inscribing a few specific names there.

Lin Ke and Ove were at a loss about the situation.

This Dark Maiden... what's her agenda?

Lin Ke pondered a bit, then changed his approach and asked, "May I ask how Her Highness Rica has been lately?"

Princess Rica!

Rica was Insomnia's most beloved daughter, rumored to be pampered by all her siblings.

Hearing Rica's name, the Dark Maiden indeed showed some reaction, turning her head to look at Lin Ke.

The Dark Maiden sported twin ponytails, her hair a mysterious black, while her pupils were a bewitching purple.

"This person, his fate lies between life and death. I initially intended to redeem him, but later discovered he was actually living, so I observed him with curiosity."

The Dark Maiden explained why she was paying attention to Qing Cha.

As Lin Ke was about to inquire further, the Dark Maiden continued: "Little Rica is so annoying. Do you want her? If you do, I can give her to you."

Her voice was emotionless, as if handing Rica over to Lin Ke was as easy as slaying a powerful level fifteen magical beast.

In hesitation, Lin Ke nodded.

The Dark Maiden waved her hand, creating a small patch of darkness in midair, like a large drop of ink.

Next, a figure appeared from within.

"What mischief are you up to now! I'll destroy all your supplicants! Break your World Tree! I'll toss a sun in there! Ahhhh!!"

Rica emerged from the void, flailing about with a pink staff.

Lin Ke and the others stood dumbfounded, watching Rica.

He couldn't comprehend it, but it was quite shocking.

Supplicants… World Tree…

So, was the Dark Maiden really Rica's sister?

"You all have fun." The Dark Maiden glanced at Rica, then waved, causing her and Qing Cha to vanish from their sight.

"What are you staring at!" Rica seemed still annoyed: "I'll go smash your temple in the abyss later!"

"Um…" Lin Ke looked at Rica, extending his hand.

Before he could say anything, Rica roared: "I'm speaking! You..."

However, upon recognizing Lin Ke, Rica quickly changed her tone with a gasp: "…You, well, how have you been recently? By the way, I've missed you, Lin Ke!"

Saying this, Rica cheered, ran over, and leaped onto the cow's back, hugging Lin Ke, rubbing her delicate cheek against Lin Ke's wind and dust-covered face.

"You have no idea. I went to the Dark Maiden's realm, and it was so terrifying, filled with man-eating monsters, and everyone there wanted to eat me, sob sob sob…" Rica whimpered softly.

Everyone was speechless.

"Alright, stop pretending. We're all friends here." Lin Ke helplessly patted Rica's back.

Rica revealed half her head, looking behind Lin Ke. Sure enough, it was only the People's Knight Order of Azanen.

Her eyes darted around, still insisting: "I was really scared! That place was so dark, the Dark Maiden's laws! I hated it, and all I wanted to do there was sleep. I've heard that sleeping for a long time makes you stupid…"

"Alright, alright." Lin Ke found it hard to deal with Rica, so he swiftly changed the topic: "Do you still remember the events before you went in? Now, the fortress has been breached."

"What?! How is that possible?!" Hearing this, Rica's attention immediately shifted.

She jumped off the cow's back and looked at the deserted military camp, filled with magical beasts and their carcasses at the Great Wall Fortress, incredulously exclaiming:

"Is father cleaning house? Or is the Sun God continuing my brother's lineage?"

What on earth!

Lin Ke couldn't help but laugh: "The Insomnia Emperor isn't cleaning house, nor is it the Sun God… it's your brother's own issue."

Lin Ke briefly explained what had occurred, then looked at Rica and said, "Your Highness, the lord of Gula—Linke Azen—requires assistance from the Imperial Family!"

Princess Rica calmed her emotions and understood the current situation, promptly responding seriously: "Lin Ke, my father and the others haven't returned yet… This problem is more severe than the Lava Swamp issue."

The absence of the Insomnia Emperor was more severe than the Lava Swamp issue?!

Lin Ke suddenly grasped something.

In the past, what could be more severe than regional power tensions?

It had to be an alien invasion.

Two countries could fight to the death, but there's always a premise: no external invasion.

Two villages might clash, but if outsiders appeared, the two villages would unite.

Blood brothers might fight, but when facing outsiders, they would defend together.

Therefore, a problem more severe than the Lava Swamp and Gula Kingdom had to involve all of Naseng.

At this point, Princess Rica said with certainty:

"…However, my brother couldn't be harmed by mere starlight levels, nor could the Mist, and the Darkness is hiding there as well… I think there's a conspiracy!"

ps: This additional chapter today, could it be worth a few monthly votes? Hehehe (✧∇✧)