Chapter 4 Can't We Persuade with Reason?
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"Although we should now be considered fugitives from the country..."

As we slowly made our way towards the coastal city, Hei Luoli suddenly spoke up.

"However, I think you guys will probably cause quite a stir later on, so I believe we don't need to disguise ourselves and can just boldly walk in."

"Is it really okay to act so openly as a princess?"

I remarked with a bitter smile.

"We don't really have a principle against killing, do we? What if we end up taking out your country's soldiers? Don't blame us."

"Well... I'll try to stop them as much as possible."

Hei Luoli gave a thumbs-up.

"Of course, if they don't listen, there's nothing we can do."

"Brother, actually, instead of killing them, it's not that hard to just incapacitate them."

Oyado gestured behind Bai Yueguang.

"You see, if you attack this spot on a person, their spine would be done for, they won't die but they won't be able to move at all."

"Is that so..."

I looked at the pale-faced Bai Yueguang and asked.

"This inability to move... How long can it last?"

"Probably for a lifetime?"

"You might as well just kill them."

I rolled my eyes.

"You're just creating a burden for the country you're leaving."

"Well, this way doesn't count as killing, right?"

Oyado chuckled.

I think you should have a good chat with Batman and Kiryu, you guys would hit it off.

As we spoke, we had already reached the outskirts of the coastal city.

Well, this city was basically similar to those ancient Chinese cities in movies, but apart from some archers on the city walls, there were also some puppets for defense.

Of course, there was a difference compared to the humanoid Pure White was currently possessing. These puppets looked completely unhuman, the type that would give you chills looking at them in the dead of night.

They were adorned with talismans, most likely operated by practiced Taoists or those skilled in cultivation techniques.

For example, Taishi Xi, although known for his spear skills, dabbled in charms too.

They call it expanding their range of skills.

"But is it really a good idea for us to enter like this?"

I glanced at our group.

We had a team of eighteen, not a large number, but only three of us had Eastern features.

In current times, we were basically traveling abroad without visas, directly invading with an airship... No, I mean traveling with an airship.

Is this really alright?

"It's fine, although leaving the country is far from the direction of the Western Continent, truth be told, many people from the Western Continent come here. Two reasons, one - there are plenty of travelers like Konylya, two - our Eastern Continent is filled with legends, such as the one about the divine artifact in the valley next to Po Tian City you visited before."

Listening to her, I did recall that incident where I threw a certain jester in there.

Ah, the mistakes of youth.

"Okay, enough standing around, let's go."

Hei Luoli waved at us, then headed straight for the city gates.

We exchanged glances and naturally followed suit.

"I haven't traveled to a place like this," said Kainilia as she walked past me.

"Ah~ I thought cities in the Eastern Continent would float in the sky, but it seems not," she continued.

"Alexia, where did you hear the rumor about cities in the Eastern Continent floating in the air?" I inquired.

"From books," Alexia replied with a smile.

"Are they perhaps installing airship engines inside the cities?" Dale joined the discussion.

"No no no, I think it would be more practical to just build airships instead," Alexia added.

"After all, what's the use of making a city fly?" Dale questioned.

"It would be cool," Alexia replied.

While they were engrossed in their discussion, I turned to look at the few people nearby who remained silent.

Hmm, such an ominous atmosphere. Though everyone was smiling, Sally, Phylia, Blanche, and Fran seemed off.

The former Elven Saintess, the second generation Dark Elf Queen, the cunning Dark Mage, and a ticking time bomb with a fusion of Angel, Fallen Angel, and Demon abilities, and a Dragon Lady—I truly have no idea what a city would endure if any of these individuals decided to act.

I hope we won't run into trouble.

That's what I wish for.

Just as this thought crossed my mind, I heard a statement that shattered my hope.

"Bai! Throw this trash into the sea!"

WTF?

A moment later, a guard-like person was screaming as they flew towards the seaside.

"Great!"

At the same time, I heard the sound of someone getting ready for a fight behind me.

"It seems like there's going to be a brawl," I heard someone say.

Turning around, I was surprised to see Taishi Xi and Beatrice.

Come on, can't we resolve this peacefully?