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Chapter 839 Cheryl and the Imprisoned Demon Princess

Benai looked at Bai Wan with a hesitant expression, wanting to say something but ultimately remaining silent. She simply glanced at the surrounding dust and said:
"We're in Qisha now, and we can't see clearly in the distance. Let's wait a bit and pick some sun fruit nearby."

Bai Wan and Li Nan had no objections and stepped forward to pick them up. Next to the Sun Fruit were some boxes, which contained gifts prepared by the Dream Princess, including first-aid kits and other items.

After picking up the sand for a while, the wind seemed to have stopped, and the sand in the distance settled. Bai Wan looked up into the distance, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.

In the distance, a very large castle stood.

The castle should actually be quite far away from them, but because of its grandeur and size, it could be seen even from here, and there were even several dragons circling around it.

Bene was also somewhat shocked by this. Her eyes lit up as she said, "This is our final destination, and the final destination for all the contestants. The Royal City is the location of the ruins themselves, containing endless treasures... As long as we obtain just one item, we can pass the test."

"And if one can obtain some rare items, one could soar to great heights. Throughout history, many people have entered the ruins and obtained treasures from the royal city, and those who did so have become important figures in the Kingdom of Gran."

Upon seeing the castle, Li Nan stared in disbelief and exclaimed, "Is this the royal city? It's so magnificent! It's said that the master of the royal city has never shown himself, and no one in the history of the Gran Kingdom has ever been able to get past the city lord... The city lord of the royal city has always been extremely mysterious, and no information about him can be obtained. It is said that as long as you know even a little bit of information about the city lord, you can not only become a personal guard, but also be exempt from the strange tax."

Bai Wan was taken aback when he heard this, feeling that it seemed somewhat familiar. After thinking for a moment, he remembered that in the real world, there was also a mysterious ruler of the no-owner lands.

"Nani, you're really lucky to be my teammate. I'm very well-informed. You should know that from the moment we entered this world, the poison circle started shrinking from all directions. Eventually, all team members must reach the royal city, or they will be eliminated."

Bene was somewhat smug. Many of those who participated in the guard assessment were eliminated by the poison circle without any knowledge of the intelligence. They had no idea that the assessment had already begun before they even participated in the guard assessment, and that this was an intelligence assessment.

However, she knew many people from the lower classes of the Gralan Kingdom, as well as some high-ranking officials, and she was very familiar with this basic information.

Bene said all this hoping to see Nani's face light up with adoration, just like in previous years, but she was disappointed; Bai Wan's reaction, however, was calm.

What has this guy been through all these years?
Benai was very surprised and looked at Bai Wan in disbelief. The other party was no longer timid at all and... had a completely different temperament than before. It was an indescribable feeling.

"Let's go, let's head towards the royal city now. It's said that a princess is imprisoned there, but no one has found her yet."

"If we can kill the princess, we'll have hit the jackpot," Li Nan said excitedly, licking his lips.

Ultimately, his participation in the guard assessment was also for the money.

If one can kill the princess, not only will they be able to directly enter the core guard, but they will also obtain unparalleled divine power and a large amount of rewards.

"But why did we kill the princess?"

Bai Wan suddenly remembered the treasure chest that the princess on earth had thoughtfully prepared for them.

The princess seems very kind.

Li Nan glanced at Nani and said somewhat uncertainly, "It is said that the princess is a terrible demon. All her kind actions towards the players are just a facade. Don't be fooled by her behavior."

A strange light flashed in Bai Wan's eyes.

A devil?
He had initially thought it was just a simple ruin, but now it seemed that something was amiss: a giant golden tree growing in the sky, a mysterious and unknown king of the city, and a demon princess.

This site seems quite interesting.

"Alright, let's go. Don't waste too much time; the poison circle is already shrinking," Bene said, glancing at the time.

Bai Wan and Li Nan nodded and continued picking sun fruits as they walked.

The rest of the journey was relatively peaceful, and no danger was encountered for the time being. As darkness fell, cold, mournful wails began to echo from all directions.

The nights here are not peaceful.

Suddenly, a white shadow appeared in front of them, flashing like a firefly, and waved to the three of them.

Upon seeing this, Benedict's eyes lit up, and he said, "Let's go, this is the princess's guide. There's a campsite prepared for us ahead." Since Benedict knew the most, Bai Wan and Li Nan followed directly.

Every time they approached the princess, her figure would flash with white light and disappear into the distance, clearly guiding them.

As expected, following the princess's guidance, they arrived at a campsite with a campfire and food prepared for them.

After arriving at the camp, the princess stopped moving and simply watched them quietly.

Bai Wan stared at the princess with some curiosity. The princess was radiating a soft white light, and her entire body was covered by a white robe, obscuring her true appearance.

Li Nan asked with some curiosity, "People say you're a demon. Are you really a demon? If so, why are you guiding us?"

Upon hearing this, the princess remained silent and did not utter a sound. She simply turned around, seemingly preparing to leave.

Bai Wan was eating when she heard Li Nan's question and looked over curiously. But the moment she saw the princess turn around, Bai Wan suddenly trembled slightly.

It was a feeling of déjà vu.

At this moment, Bai Wan couldn't help but think of the image of Xue Rou wearing a white robe that he had seen in the video of the captain's death that day.

Bai Wan instinctively called out, "Xue Rou?"

call……

After Bai Wan called out, the princess, who was about to leave, paused slightly and remained in place for a moment.

Upon seeing this, Bai Wan's pupils suddenly contracted.

Before he could do anything, the princess disappeared before everyone's eyes with a flash of white light.

Bai Wan was somewhat incredulous at this moment, standing there blankly.

The other person actually paused for a moment and responded to his words?
Is it a coincidence, or...?

"Who is Xue Rou?" Benai asked with some curiosity.

Bai Wan then realized he had let something slip, so he shook his head and said nonchalantly, "It's nothing, I just thought of a friend I know."

Although he said that, a huge storm was raging in his mind.

An imprisoned princess? A demon? Or Cheryl?

At this moment, Bai Wan, who was already somewhat confused because Xue Rou might be a mole or dead, felt that the truth was even more elusive.

The woman beside him... he had never known her at all.

Benai and Li Nan didn't take it to heart, and instead entered the tent with some joy, where they saw a campfire and food.

“Although the princess is a seductive devil, I have to say this is too thoughtful…” Seeing the food, Bene’s eyes crinkled with laughter, she was very happy.

Meanwhile, Bai Wan and the others were unaware that several cold, sinister gazes were watching them from outside the tent.

"The prey has taken the bait."

A cold, female voice rang out from outside the tent.

(End of this chapter)