Chapter 186 - Im Really Innocent (1/2)

(Tom's PoV)

It was indeed a clearing. But, there were houses, lightening up with some torches along the way. Somehow it reminded me of when I was in the second trial. But, this village was bigger and better than that one I was sent in. Was this the Hidden Village?

There was a gate not far from us. It was built between two tall trees, and decorated with young coconut leaves, flowers, and some other plants that I didn't know the names. I only saw those during traditional public events at home. Those plants were used for joyous moment.

That gate was not the only one that made us slow down our pace. Standing on the either side of the gate were lines of people, which reminded me of how young maidservants and butlers lined up to greet their master.

They're not here to welcome us, right? Wait, I think I recognize the man in the front line.

”Welcome, Princess, to Satu Village.” The man smiled, even though the smile was hidden behind his thick moustache.

That���s him! The man who was sitting in the farthest end of the room during the initiation!

I couldn't control my expression as it gave away the surprise I was feeling. How did we get here? Also, Princess? Who? Jane?

I took a peek at Jane's expression. It looked like she was surprised, too. But, it didn't take long because her expression darkened in the next second.

”Siji.” She called out.

Normally, Siji would appear near the one who called him. But, it was as if he had known that Jane would explode, he deliberately stood a bit far away from us. That smile on his face looked oddly annoying this time. A punch on his face would be good.

Normally, Jane was not an impulsive person. She would think about her action before she actually did it. But, she lost control of her emotion now that she rushed towards Siji and punched him in his stomach.

It was either Siji was being lenient or Jane was extremely strong, but she managed to send him flying with just one punch. Not only that, the wind around her howling and the temperature dropped as she stood there with annoyance written all over her face. The pressure she emitted from her body was a bit scary that I couldn't help but shiver slightly.

Damn, Jane was losing her rationality! No words could pacify her this time.

I watched helplessly as she waved her hands towards Siji and he was lifted on the ground by invisible force.

Since Siji didn't have solid body, I didn't think this move could hurt him. However, I took it back fast. From the look of discomfort in his face, I knew whatever Jane did to him really affect him.

But, how? Try imagining a butterfly was sentenced to a death sentence by hanging itself on the high platform. It could fly, right? So, it was no use.

”You could have told me that my father went to Satu Village, that way I wouldn't spend my days to get here. I could simply open the door to the astral world and take a shortcut there.” Jane said between her gritted teeth. Her sharp eyes were shooting daggers towards Siji who could only smile weakly. ”Tell me, what should I do to you?”

”Milady, I'm really innocent this time.” Siji tried to utter those words of defense even though his neck was choked.