528 Rescuing the Princess (1/2)

The Little Fairy thought Frangipani was in cahoots with Sherlock. Frangipani understood her thoughts and explained, ”I know it's hard for you to trust me, but I'm not in cahoots with that evil Sherlock. I hate him to the core. If possible, I'll shred him to pieces.”

”Do you think I'll believe your nonsense? Are you trying to humiliate me in front of everybody? Are they trying to deceive me as well?” the Little Fairy said impatiently. She turned around and wanted to enter the treehouse.

Just then, Frangipani said, ”Go back in, pitiful Little Fairy. If you enter your treehouse, you'll never escape from Eternal Kingdom. You'll remain in this small little treehouse forever.”

The words hit the Little Fairy deep in her heart, and she slowed down. She then turned her head and looked sharply at Frangipani as she said, ”If you deceive me, I'll kill you.”

Frangipani smiled confidently.

…

The Little Fairy wanted to escape with Frangipani. This wasn't a secret, as the gamers had witnessed the conversation between Frangipani and the Little Fairy.

Only a few gamers could participate in the escape mission since the Little Fairy didn't trust them.

Frangipani didn't invite many gamers to participate. It was better to have as few gamers as possible. Each chosen gamer was the best of the best, and he was very familiar with Eternal Kingdom.

There were only six gamers.

They were Arthur, NotWearingPants, Sylvanas, Peasant, BurningChestHair, and Raintea. Raintea was designated by the Little Fairy.

The Little Fairy said, ”Raintea, I know you're a kind Goblin. Though you're a Goblin, you're more like a Fairy. You should live in the woods and not in this evil Dungeon. I'll bring you along. Leave with me.”

Though Raintea had no intention to leave Eternal Kingdom, if she could help the Little Fairy escape the Dungeon, she was willing to do so. Raintea felt that the Dungeon was full of love, but to the Little Fairy, it was a dim and frightening place. The Surface World was more suitable for the Little Fairy.

The escape plan was simple.

First step: Leave Eternal Kingdom.

Second step: Help the Little Fairy find her companions.

Third step: Counterattack Eternal Kingdom and capture Sherlock alive.

Previously, the Little Fairy was doubtful, but after hearing Frangipani's plan, she thought it was flawless. She felt that it would be successful. If she cooperated with Frangipani, she would escape Eternal Kingdom and even take revenge on Sherlock by capturing him. Then Sherlock would be forced to grow herbs in her homeland to redeem his sins.

That was what the Little Fairy thought.

The plan was carried out swiftly. Many gamers witnessed their escape plan, and some gamers informed Sherlock, who did nothing to stop the escape plan. Instead, he told the gamers, ”Impossible. I trust that Frangipani and the Little Fairy won't betray Eternal Kingdom. Don't say anymore!”

The gamers continued to knock on the door, but Sherlock wouldn't open it. He had no intention to talk with the gamers.

Things became very strange. The Little Fairy, Frangipani, and the few gamers walked towards the exit. Eternal Kingdom was a safe zone, so the other gamers were unable to stop or attack them. Even if they reported the matter to Lord Sherlock, he wasn't bothered. When the other NPCs were told, they were already prepared.

Simba leaned on a pillar and smoked his metal stick. He watched while he chatted with his cousin Mufasa.

Brainiac glanced at them and said, ”Isn't this normal? How can this be to escape? They are just going on an excursion. Don't bother me with such things. I have many things to do.”

The gamers were at their wits' end. They were unable to stop the Little Fairy and Frangipani from walking out of the Dungeon.

Things went too smoothly. The Little Fairy felt that they weren't escaping. Instead, it was Sherlock who was trying to send them away. The Little Fairy started thinking…

She thought that she had become so powerful that Sherlock hadn't discovered that she was escaping. It had to be like that. The gamers weren't bothered since they were completing the mission. They could receive rewards once the Little Fairy was freed from Eternal Kingdom.

The next mission was complicated. They had to go through the wilderness of the Dungeon and the Dark Portal to get to Victoria City. If possible, they would hand the Little Fairy over to Dragonborn.

Their Strange Encounter Mission was to coordinate with Dragonborn, who also had the same mission.

Along the journey, their only worry was the hindrance from the gamers of Victoria City and Eternal Kingdom.

When Arthur, his companions, and the two NPCs left Eternal Kingdom, Sherlock revealed himself at the exit of the Dungeon.

”Lord Sherlock, our plan is almost halfway through.” Bru's voice appeared in Sherlock's mind.

”How do you know that Frangipani won't escape? This is a good chance for him since he's out of the vicinity of the Dungeon. Even if we want to control him, it's not possible. Though your prohibition is restraining his Mana Skills, what if he has something up his sleeves?”

Bru was worried, but Sherlock only nodded and said, ”Don't worry. I only wish he was so capable. I have never thought about him escaping.”

Sherlock turned around and said to Bru, ”Prepare according to our plan. You have to remind the gamers to be natural. Do you understand?”

”Lord Sherlock, don't worry. Leave it to me. I'll complete your task,” Bru reassured Sherlock.

…

In the darkness, a man was lying on a wooden bed. Beside him was a pair of shimmering yellow eyes that watched him intensely. It was as if the creature was afraid that the man would vanish.

Normally, a person wouldn't be able to sleep soundly when being watched intensely, but this Human was breathing slowly as if nothing had happened.

At a certain time, the Human sat up and stretched himself. Then he moved his arms and shoulders as though he was awakened abruptly.

The Human sitting in the darkness took a while before noticing the yellow pupils. He pressed on the wall and switched on a lamp.