Chapter 268 - Another Quest Tool (2/2)

Roland intended to check in at an inn, but on his way, he found a group walking very hastily as if they couldn’t wait to reach their destination.

They were all in black and wearing black hoods, with a person with a long black robe at their center.

Judging from the person’s posture, Roland speculated that she should be a young girl.

But he moved his eyes away without meddling.

She was not being kidnapped. Besides, a woman in a black robe was not nearly as interesting as magic models.

Now, he only wanted to continue parsing the models he just acquired in a peaceful inn.

When they were about to pa.s.s by each other, the woman who was under protection suddenly said, “Mr. Roland, please wait.”

Roland was briefly stunned, because her voice sounded familiar.

The woman in black quickly walked to him and took off her hood.

She had blond hair, big eyes, a small nose, and cherry lips.

Roland immediately realized that she was the princess who issued quests.

He immediately smiled. “It’s been a while, Princess Evelyn.”

Roland had been fond of the quest distributors. Was she here for another quest?

Roland was quite happy at the thought of that.

Holding Roland’s left hand, Princess Evelyn said anxiously, “Great! It seems that the G.o.ddess of Fortune hasn’t given up on me yet now that I’ve run into you at such a perilous moment.”

Was she really giving him a quest?

Roland asked rather delightedly, “Princess Evelyn, is there anything I can help you with?”

Roland was happy that he had another quest, but Evelyn mistook Roland’s smile for his interest in her. After all, she was really pretty.

“Can you accompany me to the royal palace? I need your protection.”

Roland’s smile was gone. He shook his head and said, “Sorry, but I don’t think I can help you.”

She must be kidding. The royal family was generous enough not to hunt him down after he lured the queen away, but if he went to the royal palace, he was sure that they would burst into rage.

Roland tried to shake Princess Evelyn’s hands off, but she grabbed him tightly.

“Why?” Evelyn was confused. “I really need your help. I can give you a lot of gold coins, or anything else you want. I’m really in an emergency. I can’t find anyone else to help me.”

Roland explained, “You must’ve heard that I took Andonara away. If I go to the royal family, someone is definitely going to be p.i.s.sed.”

“I know, of course I know! I admire you for doing that.” Evelyn pulled Roland’s hand to her chest and said anxiously, “If you come with me, it will be a great chance for you to ease the tension between you and the royal family!”

Roland was slightly surprised. After considering for two seconds, he asked, “Can I know what it’s about first?”

“Can I talk to you while we continue the trip?”

“No problem.”

Evelyn covered her head with the hood again. Then, she stepped forward quickly and said in a low voice, “Veronica was poisoned. It’s a special poison that cannot be expelled by magic and can only be resolved with a certain medication. Now, she’s being protected by my father in the royal palace. I’ve found the antidote, but I cannot guarantee that I can return to the royal palace safely.”