The beautiful mage was kidnapped by the contracted beast again

Amidst the resounding roar, the Gray Whale craft slowly descended, puffing air. Its leaden back was coated in a layer of dazzling golden light, forcing everyone to squint their eyes as they looked up.

When they were about to reach the top of the mountain, the magic barrier covering the top of the mountain slowly opened, letting the spaceship in.

When its huge body landed on the ground, the entire ground shook violently again, and everyone present felt a numbness in their feet.

The whale was stranded on the cliff.

Miaomiao looked at the huge creation that was almost a kilometer long, and a surge of undercurrents appeared in her eyes.

Is this also something that alchemy can do?

If such a giant ship is transformed into a warship, what kind of terrifying power will it unleash?

The gray whale's belly suddenly opened slowly in full view of everyone. Amidst the sound of clicking, the hard metal structure folded downward inch by inch in a strange and flexible posture, eventually forming the shape of a staircase.

Then the crisp sound of high heels stepping on the ground was heard, and a tall female figure appeared in everyone's sight.

She had long, wavy wine-red hair and wore the same royal uniform as Sita. But in stark contrast to Sita's seriousness, the uniform perfectly showcased her allure. Her narrow eyes glanced lazily downward, and a commanding word escaped her red lips: "Line up."

"Proof of identity, ten gold coins for the boat fare, everything is ready. If you can't come up with it, you can leave now."

Her words were so rude that many people in the crowd immediately showed embarrassed expressions.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "What's your attitude? We're here to take a boat ride, not to be criminals. Why are you talking to us like that?"

The woman uttered a "ha" sound, and she twisted a lock of hair around her index finger and twirled it around her fingertips, saying with disdain, "Take a boat? Whether you want to take a boat or escape, you know it in your heart."

She glanced coldly at the suddenly silent crowd, the corners of her lips raised sarcastically: "I've been a captain for ten years, and there has never been a week like this where so many people are scrambling to get on board."

With just a casual glance, she could count eight or nine hundred people at the scene.

Ten gold coins, ten months' living expenses for an ordinary family. Such a high ship fare, and yet eight or nine hundred people are willing to pay it this week?

By boat?

They all want to seek refuge in other countries.

She crossed her legs, leaned casually against the door, and said to the hushed crowd below, "We only have 500 rooms on the Gray Whale. Once they're divided, they're gone. The rest of you will have to find a place to sleep. Since you're in a hurry to leave, it shouldn't be too much of a problem for you to just stay for one night."

"..."

This time, even though everyone clearly felt the woman's malice, no one in the crowd objected.

Miaomiao and Chi stood not far from the spaceship and could clearly see the suppressed expressions on those people's faces.

Some were filled with shame, while others were simply filled with anger towards the woman.

Strangely, a considerable number of people were ashamed. As the woman spoke, they all lowered their heads, silently took out the things they had prepared, and went forward to line up.

"Are you surprised?" A young male voice sounded beside him.

Miaomiao turned her head and saw a young man with dark green hair standing beside her. He was shorter than Chi and thinner.

He has a fair face and looks like the kind of handsome good student that teachers like. There are many freckles around his nose, which moves when he speaks.

He looked at the crowd with a hint of pity in his eyes. "If it were any other country, fleeing before a war wouldn't be such a shame, but Ernst is. This country has only been around for a few decades, and its independence was forged with the lives of countless people. It's very likely that some of these people are their ancestors. And now they're fleeing the country their ancestors built for them, even before the battle even begins."

"In the future, they may not be able to face their ancestors."

How can it not be sad to say that a brave lion raised such a weak and sick cat?

The young man turned around, gave Miaomiao a bright smile, and introduced himself: "Hello, my name is Liu'an, Liu as in willow tree, and An as in river bank."

"I'm going to register for the Imperial School of Magic, and you too, right?"

Miaomiao: "..."

Liu An looked at his raised hand and jumped back in shock, screaming exaggeratedly, "Don't do it, don't do it. We'll all be classmates in the future. It would be a pity for the Imperial Magic Academy to lose such a promising talent like me. Please spare my life for the future of the continent."

Although he screamed miserably, his retreating figure was extremely agile, and it was obvious that he had some solid skills.

Miaomiao looked at him and didn't say anything, but Chi on the side stepped forward and punched him without any further ado.

Liu An exclaimed "Oh my god!" and was so scared by the power of the fist that he broke into a cold sweat. This punch must have broken at least two of his bones.

He quickly produced a large cluster of vines from his palm to cushion the blow, but when he was hit by the fist, he still flew far away.

He screamed and drew a beautiful arc in the air, passing over everyone's heads and then fell heavily to the ground, twitching twice and then stopped moving.

Chi withdrew his hand, his expression cold.

This green-haired guy who appeared out of nowhere said such things in public like a brainless person. If he wants to attract attention publicly, then he can do so, but why does he have to expose Miaomiao?

The crowd present was dense, and it was obvious that quite a few of them had heard Liu An's previous words. At this moment, all of their inquiring eyes fell on the two of them.

Are these two really going to the Imperial Magic Academy?

Some people couldn't help but wave to their guards.

Noticing the commotion from the crowd below, the woman standing at the door checking IDs spoke impatiently, "Everyone, be quiet! What are you whispering about? And if you're fighting, come here now."

A road suddenly appeared in the crowd.

Miaomiao and Chi stood at the end of the avenue.

The woman glanced at him and frowned even more: "...child?"

"Aren't your parents accompanying you?"

Miaomiao shook her head.

"Okay, come here." The woman's tone towards the children was obviously much softer than that towards the adults. Perhaps because she knew that it was the beginning of the school year and only these people had legitimate reasons to go out, she extended her hand towards Miaomiao and said, "Give me your ID and the boat fare."

The person who was supposed to be the next to be inspected couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this considered cutting in line?"

The woman's expression suddenly changed when she saw him. She snorted coldly and said, "Whoever I want to go up first will go up first. If you keep talking nonsense, go to the back of the line."

The man shut up immediately.

He finally realized that the female King of Hell now treated them the same way as she treated her enemies.

He couldn't help but feel annoyed. Why did he have to live and die with this broken country? He hadn't even been born when the country gained independence. If it were him, he should have stayed in the Moon Shadow Principality. That way, he would still be a citizen of a great country. Unlike now, when he told others that he was from Ernst, people would have to ask him what country Ernst was.

Miaomiao and Chi walked up the stairs under everyone's attention and stopped in front of the woman.

He said to the woman, "We don't have any identification with us."

The woman's expression, which had just softened a little, suddenly froze: "?"

The others gasped when they heard this.

Hans, who was standing in the mercenary group, couldn't help but ask, "Is he crazy?"

No matter why he didn't bring it, why did he go forward since he didn't bring it? Did he want to be scolded by the female captain?

The man who was cut in line showed a mocking smile. Just as he opened his mouth to say something to the two children, he heard Miaomiao say to the sullen-faced female captain: "But we brought this, is that okay?"

He extended his right hand to the woman, fingers spread out.

A shining golden badge appeared in the white palm.

In the center of the golden badge was printed a uniquely shaped crown, with magic crystals of different properties embedded in each of the pointed corners of the crown, and there was an even smaller signature line below.

—"Estes Kilt."

Female captain: “…”

She froze for a second, then sank down on one knee.

She lowered her head and spoke hurriedly, "Are you the First Prince, the Second Prince, or the Third Prince? I've been on missions away from home for many years and I'm very sorry I didn't recognize you."

The king of Ernst is elected. Every year when the king changes, the princesses and princes are also replaced. She has been on the route for many years and really has no idea what the current king's children look like.

But she recognized this badge, a badge unique to the royal family. Each king only had three of these badges, and who else could get it except the king's own son.

Miaomiao's heart was filled with doubts: "?"

What the hell?

How did he become Estes' son out of nowhere?

At this moment he almost wondered if Estes was giving this to take advantage of him.

Miaomiao immediately denied it: "I'm not."

He pointed at the equator again. "We're both here together. With this, do we still need identification?"

The female captain shook her head quickly: "Of course not."

There is no better proof of identity in Ernst than this badge.

She didn't charge for the fare, and instead took out a transparent crystal alchemical key and handed it to the two of them. She said respectfully, "There's a room on the top floor reserved for members of the royal family. This is the key to that room. Please go there and rest."