Ch 185: Never Cast Lightning Magic When Your Teammates Are In The Water!

Philia, over here, she is playing with the Maid Sisters.

“Sister Xiaoyue, you lost.”

Xiaoyue put down the cards in her hand, preparing to accept her punishment, while Xiaoguang was already thinking about the punishment.

“Um… then, Sister, you should go for a walk outside and then come back.”

“…Understood, don’t be smug, I just had bad luck this time, just wait and see how I’ll deal with you next time.”

“Hee hee hee, let’s talk after you win.”

Xiaoguang held Philia in her arms, and the two of them followed Xiaoyue to the High Tower entrance.

“Go for a swim.”

Xiaoyue took a step and jumped, then began swimming around the perimeter.

“Huh? They’re back so soon?”

Xiaoyue noticed a noise near the Coral Reef, and without thinking, she swam over.

“This is…”

When Xiaoyue swam above the Coral Reef, she discovered that the newcomers were not Bal but a group of Guards wearing Armor and carrying Weapons. She immediately swam back to the High Tower.

“Xiaoguang, prepare for Defense.”

“They’re coming?”

“Yeah.”

The Maid Sisters returned to the High Tower and picked up their Weapons. Philia struggled to get down from Xiaoguang’s arms. Xiaoguang put Philia down, and Philia also picked up her Wooden Greatsword.

“Philia wants to go with the Sisters too!”

“No, it’s too dangerous. If anything happens to you, we won’t be able to explain it to Master and Madam.”

“It’s okay, Philia will protect herself.”

“But…”

Xiaoyue was about to retort, but Xiaoguang stopped her. Xiaoguang shook her head at Xiaoyue, then approached Xiaoyue.

“Young Miss is just young, she’s actually quite capable, don’t worry, I’ll protect her. Just consider it a break for Young Miss, trust me.”

“…Alright, then you have to keep an eye on Young Miss.”

After saying that, Xiaoyue walked to Philia’s side.

“Philia, if you encounter an opponent you can’t defeat, you must run, understand?”

“Philia understands!”

After the instructions, the three of them walked towards the path leading to the Coral Reef.

Xiaoyue’s Weapon was a Spear-Axe. She threw the Spear-Axe in front of the group of Guards, and immediately swam over herself. She drew her Spear-Axe and asked the Guards.

“Who are you?”

“We are here under Princess Heine’s orders to arrest those who are preparing to sabotage the Ceremony. We hope you won’t obstruct us, otherwise we’ll deal with you too.”

“Then it depends on whether you have the ability to get past me.”

After saying that, Xiaoyue charged into the Guards with her Spear-Axe and began swinging her Weapon. She was like an elegant dancer, moving freely among the Guards, and each Guard she passed fell.

Philia stood in front of Xiaoguang, constantly cheering Xiaoyue on.

“Sister Xiaoyue, go!”

At this time, a Guard tried to ambush Philia. He hid behind the Coral while Xiaoyue was being held back by her Companions. After hearing Philia’s voice, he prepared to ambush Philia from behind.

“Where do you think you’re going, Mr. Guard?”

Xiaoguang, who was originally behind Philia, appeared behind the Guard. She was wearing Knuckle Dusters and punched the Guard in the abdomen the moment he turned around. After the Guard bent over from the blow, Xiaoguang didn’t give him time to breathe; she pushed the Guard onto Xiaoyue’s Spear-Axe and returned to Philia’s side.

“Sister Xiaoguang?”

Philia looked at Xiaoguang, whose hands were covered in blood, and she was worried about Xiaoguang.

“It’s okay, it’s not my blood.”

“Grab that Child!”

Someone among the Guards shouted this, and several Guards, having dodged Xiaoyue’s attacks, prepared to rush towards Philia.

“Humph, if you touch Philia, you’ll be sorry.”

Philia stuck her Greatsword in the ground, closed her eyes, and began Chanting magic.

“『Blazing Fire, come! 』”

Several blue Fireballs appeared underwater and immediately flew towards the Guards who were trying to rush to her side.

“Humph, don’t underestimate Philia!”

Philia continued to Chant magic, attacking the Guards who were trying to grab her, while Xiaoguang protected Philia as she chanted.

“『Thousand Thunders! 』”

Philia became more and more excited; her Dragonkin blood was getting to her. However, using Lightning magic underwater was obviously not a good idea.

“Young Miss, you can’t!”

Xiaoguang was about to stop Philia, but Philia, who had learned Rapid Chanting from Phia, had already cast the spell. Countless lightning spears shot out from Philia’s hand, and everyone within range experienced an electric shock.

“Phew, I made it just in time.”

After Philia shot out the lightning spears, Xiaoguang immediately threw herself on Philia and activated the Magic Barrier that Phia had given her. Then she used magic to check Philia, and after confirming that she was alright, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiaoguang pulled Philia up; there were no Guards standing in front of them anymore.

“Sister Xiaoyue, where are you?”

“I…I’m here…”

Xiaoyue extended a hand from a pile of fallen Guards. Philia and Xiaoguang quickly ran over and helped Xiaoyue up. Fortunately, Xiaoyue was not seriously injured; after Xiaoguang healed her, Xiaoyue recovered.

“Philia.”

Hearing Xiaoyue call her, Philia walked to Xiaoyue’s side. She looked like a Child（ who had done something wrong,） even though she was a Child, lowering her head. Xiaoyue smiled helplessly, then rubbed Philia’s head.

“Next time, remember not to use Lightning magic in the water when there are allies around.”

“Philia understands.”

“That’s good.”

Xiaoyue told Philia to return to the High Tower first; she and Xiaoguang would Clean Up the Guards who had broken in.

————

In the Royal City, the Woman was wearing a Formal Dress.

“Your Majesty, I am ready.”

“Good, let’s go.”

The Woman and Hydra boarded the Sea Horse-drawn Carriage and set off for the Place where the Ceremony was to be held.

“Have the Royal City Intruders been dealt with?”

Hydra looked at the Woman, who responded with a smile.

“They have been apprehended, Your Majesty.”

“That’s good. We must ensure that no one disrupts the Ceremony.”

“I understand.”

For the rest of the journey, the Two People remained silent.

The Carriage quickly took the two to the Ceremony site; many citizens were already waiting. Hydra went on stage and began her opening remarks for the Ceremony.

“My fellow citizens of Atlantis, I am Hydra. On this annual anniversary of Sea God Poseidon’s creation of Atlantis, on behalf of the Royal Family, I offer my blessings to all the citizens of Atlantis…”

After Hydra’s speech, the entire audience erupted in applause. Then, the Woman stepped onto the stage.

“Hello everyone, I am Heine Encre Poseidon Tula. On this joyous occasion, I will bestow upon you the Blessing of the Sea God.”

As she spoke, the Woman’s hand appeared holding Poseidon’s Touch. She chanted a spell as if singing, and soon, all the citizens fell asleep.

Seeing this, Hydra walked to the Woman’s side and questioned her.

“Heine, what are you doing?”

“Hydra, today I will expose your Crimes!”

After the Woman finished speaking, the Guards guarding the stage took off their Helmets. They stood before Hydra, each holding their Weapons.

“Well, nice to meet you, Hydra.”

“…Bitch.”

“As a fellow Prince, I am very disappointed in you.”

“Sister-in-law is right.”

“Hydra, your Plan has failed.”

That’s right, the newcomers were Bal, the four of them, plus the real Princess Heine.

Hydra looked at the two people with the same face, and she was in chaos.

“You…who are you exactly?”

“We are the daughters of Selas III, the most proud of his daughters, the holders of the Holy Staff, Heine Encre Poseidon Tula!”

After the two said their Identities in unison, Bal also began to introduce himself.

“We are friends of Princess Heine, just a group of meddlesome Passersby.”

“I didn’t want to settle this here, but you forced my hand, Heine.”

Hydra’s face turned black with anger. She angrily threatened Heine and then took out a Seashell Flute and blew it. The next second, the entire Atlantis shook, and countless ferocious Sea Beasts swam towards Atlantis.

The group took up their Weapons; they were ready.