Hellbents
Chapter 177: Shameless
Bystander, the third party who chose not to act on an incident. The reasons behind them vary, either because they do not know the right way at the time of the incident, depending on the responsibility that will come next to others, or specifically in this case, the case, the foreign girl did not want to be a perpetrator or made an enemy by other villagers.
Cowardly actions.
If he has so many tears to regret his actions, he better help early.
After hearing the story, Ava did not want to set aside pity for the foreign girl.
Now ....
"I beg you to let me come with you! I beg!" He knelt still with a wet face, but Ava just looked at him coldly.
To be honest, no profit was given if they accepted the foreign girl into their group. She was just an ordinary village woman who was dragged into the gate, meaning that there was no ability that could be utilized. Although the level and status of Queen Isabel, River, and Siwon were reset, they still had high-class skills that could be used to attack or defend, not forgetting their fighting knowledge and experience.
But most of all, he was unbelievable.
He wanted to be helped but he did not want to help
With no guarantee that the girl will not leave them dead attacked by monsters, or even betray, Ava refuses to accept it.
Especially when their food supply is running out. Where Queen Isabel is still a single digit, Ava can not continue to depend on the skill Midas has.
But the thing is, Queen Isabel who had impulsively helped the girl, did not seem to want to be seen as a selfish ruler as long as she felt watched by others. River, of course, was too disinclined even when he only wanted to ask, let alone reject that desperate plea. Siwon on the other hand was silent, more so for handing over all the decisions to the adults.
So, only Ava can be a villain here.
"You've been talking informally since." Apart from being an alchemy genius, Eve was also famous as a heartless royal princess.
"M-sorry?" not expecting her door to be flatly shut, the foreign girl was startled, stopping sobbing for a moment.
"It looks like your village never reads the newspaper. Or maybe they can't read?"
Intentionally, Ava stiffened her tongue, "You don't know who I am?"
" ... What am I-"
"Eve Weinhamer, royal princess of Edodale. And he was," Ava pointed to the salute of the woman beside him with both hands, "His Majesty Queen Isabel. Cih, I didn't expect to have to introduce myself first to a commoner like you."
"Rin- Um, Princess Eve, you seem too-" Ava glanced at River sharply, warning him not to interfere. After all, the queen did not hold him back, meaning Ava's actions were approved.
Still, it was odd to pretend to be the cold Eve in front of Queen Isabel who already knew her true identity, River who knew her as Rina the herbalist, and Siwon who views Eve as his mother figure.
But this decision will be better for their plans going forward.
The face of the foreign girl instantly turned pale, fully aware that she was confessing her indirect crimes before the royal family. His appearance was unkempt, even his speech was impolite. End him! "I'm sorry for my stupidity, Your Majesty! Forgive me!"
"But I don't want to waste any energy, so I'll count to 10. One."
10?
Wh-wh-what for?
His confusion was mixed with panic. What does the princess want from him?!
So, he followed instinct. And his first instinct told him to run away.
"Seven."
"I'm sorry, Princess! Forgive me, Your Majesty!"
The foreign girl finally lifted a thousand steps.