Time passed while Anna waited impatiently. She seemed to hear a sound coming from outside in a trance, and quickly got up and walked outside the church.
Father Louis saw her move, recovered from his reverie that he could not express to outsiders, and hurriedly got up and followed her.
Anna had just walked to the door of the church when she saw Evan, Guy, Jim, Adele, and little Evan, whom they had not seen for more than half a year, hurriedly approaching.
As soon as he saw her, Guy strode over, hugged Anna tightly, and choked with sobs: "Goddess bless me! My Anna!"
Anna hugged Guy back, and her eye circles were a little red. They hadn't seen each other for more than half a year, and they were in the same condition when they left. She was worried that Evan and Guy wouldn't forgive her.
She took a deep breath. This was not the time to reminisce about the past. She quickly said: "Mom, Dad, come with me. I will tell you the specific situation on the way. Time is very urgent!"
Anna thought she needed some words to convince Evan and Guy, but Guy quickly said: "Okay, Anna!"
During the days when Anna was away, Guy and Evan would think about what happened before Anna left from time to time, and once regretted not going with her. Now more than half a year later, Anna, whom they had been worried about, came back. Seeing that she was safe and sound, they almost cried with joy.
Guy had imagined countless times that if the goddess had mercy and could turn back time, and Anna asked them to go with her again, she would agree without hesitation. She didn't expect such an opportunity to come so quickly, so she didn't want to ask Anna what she was doing this time.
As long as the family can be together.
Anna didn't expect Guy to agree so quickly, and looked at Evan again, nodding towards her as well.
She stopped asking any more questions and turned back to Father Louis and said, "If the devil comes after you, just say that I went to Black Cloud City."
"Black Cloud City?" Father Louis asked doubtfully.
After all, it was a city in another country, and small local priests like Father Louis who didn't care much about cities in other countries had never heard of it.
"Black Cloud City is in the Principality of France. He will know where you are talking about." Anna looked outside and saw that the carriage was ready. It was a very ordinary carriage. She said to the priest, "Thank you, Father Louis." , let’s leave now so we won’t cause you any more trouble.”
Father Louis watched with regret as Anna got into the carriage and left with her family, thinking that he still had so many unanswered questions.
Anna originally wanted to drive the carriage by herself, but Evan refused, and the group walked out of the city gate and walked towards Black Cloud City.
Guy kept looking at Anna, as if he wanted to make up for the missing half a year.
Seeing that Guy didn't ask questions, Anna didn't explain for the time being. She just looked nervously at the sky outside, for fear that Rotgar would catch up at this time. At the same time, she was also using the detection technique to prevent Father Louis from sending people to chase her, and using the wind gathering technique to eliminate the traces left by the carriage.
Anna knew very well that if she found a place to hide alone, it would be difficult for Rotgar to find her, but she was also worried that if he couldn't find her, he would vent his anger on her family and friends. Therefore, even at the risk, she must take her family and friends out of Rotgar's sight.
After leaving the city for a while, Anna shouted to Evan, who was driving the car outside: "Dad, stop the car!"
Here is a branch road, one can lead to Black Cloud City, and the other seems to be in the direction of Green Pine City.
"Go this way!" Anna pointed in the direction of Green Pine City.
Evan didn't ask any questions and drove in that direction.
The fork in the road returned to calm after the carriage moved away. A moment later, a figure flew out of the woods and flew quickly towards Blue Stone City. It was Rotgar who was chasing after him.
He was covered in wounds, and the corners of his mouth were a little broken and red. Without covering up his figure, he quickly flew close to Blue Stone City.
It was very difficult to find someone in a small city with a population of tens of thousands. Rotgar did not intend to be secretive anymore and flew directly to the city lord's mansion and went straight to the lord's residence. He had possessed Parrish and knew exactly where the lord lived.
But when he arrived at the lord's residence, he didn't see the lord, and he recalled that he didn't meet anyone along the way.
Such anomalies made Rotgar frown, and he flew into the air and headed towards the church.
Because he had not covered his journey, people in the city had already discovered him, and there were screams of surprise everywhere. He didn't care, but when he arrived at the church, he saw Father Louis, whom he had met before, standing at the door of the church, and did not move away when he saw him.
Rotgar knew that Anna must have been here, and Father Louis had known that he would come.
"Where's Anna?" Rotgar asked directly without any nonsense.
"She went to Black Cloud City." Father Louis said calmly.
"Is this what she wanted you to say?" Rotgar asked.
Father Louis didn't hide it either: "Yes."
"She took her family?"
"really."
Rotgar frowned. There were only two places where Anna would worry about her, one was Blue Stone City and the other was Black Cloud City. After she took away her family from Blue Stone City, the only remaining concern was for those from Black Cloud City... Na Tully.
She deliberately told him her whereabouts through Abbe Louis, but her words were not to be trusted. However, this may also be her intention to make him believe that she did not go to Heiyun City, but in fact she went to Heiyun City quietly.
Rotgar will not underestimate Anna's cunning. She can discover another way to activate the teleportation array without him noticing, and use Balan to create an opportunity to escape from the demon world, setting up a small trap in this matter. Traps are too normal.
She might even be still in this city, deliberately saying that to trick him into leaving.
Rotgar had no way of guessing which path Anna had chosen, but he knew where her end point was.
"Tell Anna that I'm waiting for her in Black Cloud City. If she doesn't come, there won't be a single person left alive in the city." Rotgar said coldly to Father Louis, and then flew into the air.
Father Louis' expression changed drastically and he said hurriedly: "Anna has left, I can't give her a message!"
But Rotgar did not listen to Father Louis and quickly left.
If Anna was still in the city, she would definitely rush to Black Cloud City after knowing what he said. If Anna was not in the city, he believed that she would go to Black Cloud City sooner or later. So, he just had to go to Black Cloud City and wait for her.
As soon as Lotgar flew out of the city gate, he saw Balaam coming towards him.
He frowned coldly, feeling that Balan was as annoying as a fly in the human world. He didn't want to talk nonsense and punched Balan head on.
The two demons immediately came into contact.
On the other side, Anna was still struggling to clear away the traces of the carriage. After a long time, she saw Green Pine City in front of her.
Green Pine City is much larger than Blue Stone City, but Anna did not let Evan stop the car, but turned to the west.
She had really read a lot of books when she was still in Black Cloud City, and knew that there was a city to the west of Green Pine City called Hongxia City, which belonged to the Principality of France.
It was getting late now. Anna thought about it and thought that since Rotgar hadn't chased him yet, he was probably led away by her or stopped by Balan, so she asked Evan to stop the car and everyone got out. Carriage, walking and stretching.
Father Louis was quite considerate. There was some dry food in the carriage, which was enough for emergencies.
Anna was still worried that Lotgar would come after her, so she didn't light a fire.
And in such a wild place, because she has magic, she doesn't have to worry about danger.
Along the way just now, Anna had been busy erasing traces and didn't talk much to Guy and the others. At this moment, a few people were sitting under a tree on the roadside to rest. She knew it was time for her to make things clear.
At this time, Anna was sitting on one side, and her family members were sitting on the other side. Guy and Evan were sitting side by side. Adele was holding little Evan and leaning on Guy's arms, because Anna smashed her when they separated more than half a year ago. Guy's head, Adele is still a little wary when looking at Anna, and the young Evan is also a lot stranger to Anna. Jem still sat silently, his head lowered and not looking at anyone.
"Mom and Dad, I'm sorry to suddenly break your peaceful life again." Anna looked at her family across the world and said apologetically, "But because I provoked the devil, I was worried that he would hurt you, so I had to do this. Really. I’m very sorry.”
Guy also had a premonition about Anna's words. She heard what Father Louis said to Anna before setting off from Blue Stone City, but it was not convenient to ask at the time.
"Is it, is it the devil?" Guy's voice was filled with hesitation and panic.
According to legend, the devil can stop children from crying at night. Ordinary people are afraid of demons, but they don't really believe in the existence of demons. Therefore, Guy didn't dare to believe what Anna said.
"That's right, a devil from the devil world with horns on his head and blood-red eyes." Anna said, raising her fingertips and lighting a small flame, "And, during the time I left, I have become a A mage."
Nobles and mages are all high-ranking "adults" to civilians. Suddenly seeing Anna become a noble mage, Guy and Evan couldn't believe it. Even Jem, who had always lowered his head, looked up. The little fire danced in his pupils.
Seeing that her family members were all stunned, Anna withdrew the flame and continued: "During this period, I became a mage in another place and made some friends, but I didn't expect that the devil would chase me there... And now , he chased me here again."
Anna didn't explain the situation in detail. There were some things they didn't know, and it would be useless to know more.
"Then... what should we do? Should we go to Father Louis to eliminate the demon... No, that's not right..." Guy said and suddenly realized that he was afraid that Father Louis could not eliminate the demon, otherwise why would he send their family away
She didn't know that Father Louis sent them away under Anna's threat. She thought that Father Louis was compassionate and helped them on behalf of the goddess.
Anna shook her head: "The devil is very powerful. Even the most powerful mage can't defeat him... The only thing I can do at the moment is to hide and prevent him from finding me."
Evan, who had been listening, suddenly asked: "Anna, what will happen if the devil finds you...?"
What will happen if Lotgar finds her
This question made Anna confused for a moment. She smiled bitterly: "I don't know either. In short, if you can avoid getting caught, don't get caught."
Guy wiped away his tears and hugged Anna, choking with sobs: "My poor Anna, how could such a terrible thing happen? Goddess, why can't you protect your devout believers?"
Anna thought to herself that even if there was a goddess, it would certainly not be able to protect her. She was a pagan who did not believe in goddesses.
She held Guy in a firm embrace that comforted her, but it was a hug she couldn't indulge in.
Anna gently pushed Guy away and said softly: "Mom, after arriving at Hongxia City tomorrow, I will help you settle in first, and then... I will also go to Black Cloud City."
Guy suddenly grabbed Anna's hand: "Anna, do you still want to leave?"
"I still have friends in Black Cloud City. I'm afraid that the devil won't find me and will hurt them." Anna said. She gained time in Blue Stone City. She wonders if she can also reach Black Cloud City before Rotegar.
She could only hope that Balan could work harder and buy her more time.
"But that's the devil, Anna! Aren't you afraid that he will hurt you?" Guy held Anna's hand tightly and refused to let go, speaking urgently, "Just stay with us. We will live a good life in Hongxia City. The devil won’t find you!”
"I know, Mom." Anna put her hand on the back of Guy's hand and smiled helplessly, "But I caused the devil's trouble. I can't involve my friends."
Anna knew very well before that escaping from the Demon Realm was only the first step, and the real trouble was what happened next, but she could not stay in the Demon Realm and wait for death.
When Rotgar realized that he liked her, it would have been fine if he had liked her like an ordinary man and pursued her. But what if he thought it hurt his self-esteem and planned to kill her as the client to eliminate the evidence
After all, demons and humans are different races. In a situation where she is completely vulnerable, she will not place all her hopes for life on the charity and kindness of the other party.
So, even if the risk is high, she will try to escape. Because it was Blue Stone City that arrived first, she took her family away and hid them as quickly as possible. And next, she must go to Black Cloud City to deal with the aftermath. This is her bottom line as a human being, and she can't do anything about it even if she pays a huge price for it.
Anna saw Guy wiping away tears because of her words, and felt uncomfortable, but she had no choice, so she didn't say anything more. She just hugged Guy and comforted him softly: "I am a mage now, and I am not There is absolutely no chance of defeating that demon.”
Moreover, Black Cloud City is more prosperous than Blue Stone City. Black Cloud City had a big event like summoning demons before. Now the power in the city may be more powerful. Maybe there is a powerful mage who can defeat Rotgar
Leon and Natalie both have family burdens and are unlikely to leave with her, but if there is a powerful mage or something else who can resist the demon, then she can happily go back to live in seclusion with her family after the warning.
At night, the family huddled up and slept in the carriage. Adele was no longer as wary of Anna as before, but lay beside Anna and called Anna softly before falling asleep.
Anna gently stroked Adele's hair. Because she couldn't sleep, she just sat and meditated.
Early the next morning, the carriage continued on the road. About noon, Evan suddenly stopped the carriage and said nervously: "There's someone blocking the road ahead!"
Seeing the panic on Guy's face, Anna smiled and said, "Mom, don't be afraid, I'm a mage now!"
Anna asked Guy to stay in the carriage with the three little ones, and she jumped out of the carriage. She saw five strong men lined up about ten meters in front of them. They were holding horse ropes and didn't look like much. The sharp sword looked at them with a ferocious smile.
"Keep everything, and we won't kill you!" the leader shouted, and then he saw Anna getting off the carriage. He looked straight at her, pointed at Anna and said, "But you have to stay until we are happy." Let’s go after this!”
Anna showed a sneer: "Why do you think we, old and young, dare to walk in this wilderness?"
The leader was stunned for a moment, and was about to say how do I know, when he saw Anna slightly raising her hands, and lightning suddenly lit up in her palms.
Yes, it’s a mage!
As soon as this thought flashed through the minds of these Jie Dao, the light of thunder and lightning enveloped them all. After a burst of uncontrollable trembling, they all fell to the ground.
Anna didn't go to see if these people were still alive. If they died, they deserved it. If they were still alive... they would probably not be able to live well in the rest of their lives after being electrocuted like this.
Before she got on the carriage, she waved her hand back, and her wind-gathering technique rolled up the three corpses blocking the road in the middle, throwing them to both sides of the road. Then she said to Evan: "Dad, let's go quickly!"
Evan was stunned by the scene just now, and only quickly recovered and drove after hearing Anna's words.
He didn't have much real sense of the little flames yesterday, but when he saw Anna easily knocking down these blockers today, he finally realized how powerful his daughter is now!
Anna, who bullied ordinary people with the strength of a three-star mage, did not feel ashamed. On the contrary, she felt very happy.
Including when she was showing off in front of Father Louis, Parrish and others, she also felt very good.
After being bullied by Rotgar for so long, she, a three-star mage, was not as good as an ordinary person when facing him. However, after leaving the demon world and returning to the human world, her strength as a three-star mage became stronger.
It's so cool to have the power to crush others.
Seeing Guy's complicated expression, Anna smiled and said, "Mom, you see, I am no longer the weak and helpless person I used to be. I have the strength to protect myself, so please don't worry about me."
Guy held Anna's hand and nodded slightly. She knew that she could not change Anna's mind. Now Anna was no longer the taciturn little pitiful person who could only be bullied.
The carriage drove quickly, and in the afternoon, it finally arrived at Hongxia City.
Hongxia City is slightly larger than Blue Stone City, but not as good as Black Cloud City. After Anna and her group entered the city, they first found the local slums, then asked people nearby who had vacant houses, and finally found one who was willing to rent them, and they made a reservation on the spot. down.
When she was alone with her family, Anna gave almost all the gold coins she grabbed from Lotgar's treasure chest to Guy and Evan, as well as two gems mixed in. This money is enough for them to live for a long time.
These gold coins are not the gold coins commonly used in this city, but the value of the gold coin lies in itself. As long as it is gold, it has the ability to be exchanged and solvency. Anna only took two gold coins with her on the way just in case, and left Hongxia City in the carriage she came in without even staying one night.
Anna put on Evan's men's clothes, put on a headscarf, and wiped her face dirty. She really looked like a boy. She left before the gate of Hongxia City closed, and ran all night to continue westward.
When she and Dibian walked to Black Cloud City, it took half a day to rest and half a day to walk, and it took half a month. The speed of the carriage was three or four times faster than walking, but the horse couldn't hold on for long. If she wanted to To reach Black Cloud City as quickly as possible, it would be best to rely on your own wind gathering technique to assist you.
Anna drove on the carriage for most of the night, but the horse finally couldn't run anymore. She got out of the carriage and untied the horse, letting the horse free. She took the last bit of dry food and water with her and used the wind gathering technique to carry her forward quickly.
When it was daylight, half of her mental energy was consumed, so she stopped meditating to rest and eat to replenish energy.
It took Anna almost three days to stop and go like this, and finally she was about to arrive at Black Cloud City.
At this moment, she suddenly noticed the sound of fighting not far away. She paused and listened carefully, but because it was too far away, she couldn't hear anything more useful.
Now she was not curious to see who was fighting, so she took a long detour and rushed to Black Cloud City.
Anna did not enter the city directly. She looked at the huge city from a distance. She could not see anything unusual, but she also had no way of knowing whether it was safe.
It was a lively morning at the moment, and the entrance to Black Cloud City was quite busy. Anna quickly got into the crowd, hunched her back slightly like an ordinary teenager, and walked slowly towards them at a speed similar to the people around her. city gate.
Just when Anna walked to the city gate, she heard the gate guard exclaim: "Oh my God, what is that? A bird-shaped monster!"
Anna suddenly looked back. Who were they fighting in mid-air not far away, if not Rotgar and Balan
She took a breath and hurriedly crossed the city gate. Her reaction was not outstanding. After all, the ordinary people around her who saw the suspected warcraft fighting in the distance all ran towards the city in panic.
The guard was also shouting: "Go and notify the Mage Association!"
Anna ran forward for a while and paused. There was an intersection ahead, one leading to Natalie's house and the other to Lyon's house. She just thought about it, turned around, and ran towards Natalie's house.
Natalie was more important to her, and she believed Rotgar would think so too. Therefore, she had to quickly inform Natalie to find a place to hide before he broke into the city.
It has been a month or two since the summoning incident. Maybe the city already has the power to resist the devil. Natalie must know better than her. As long as she finds Natalie, the follow-up will be simple.
Anna arrived at Baron Wright's Mansion quickly. Because she was in a hurry, she did not enter through the main entrance, but climbed over the wall directly.
She knew where Natalie lived, avoided the servants, and soon arrived at the small building where Natalie lived. Now the only thing she hopes is that Natalie will not be in the Mages Association, then her trip will be in vain.
She hadn't seen Natalie for a long time. She must have been worried about Natalie before she came here. She didn't know what kind of lovely reaction Natalie would have when seeing her...
Anna sneaked into Natalie's place and came to her bedroom door.
The door was open and there was a woman inside, but it wasn't Natalie.
Hearing the movement at the door, the gorgeously dressed woman turned around and saw Anna dressed in a dirty boy's outfit, and exclaimed: "Oh my god, who are you!"
Anna quickly said: "I'm here to see Natalie, I'm her friend!"
The woman stepped back and looked at Anna with increasingly wary eyes: "Are you kidding me! Natalie is dead, are you looking for her ghost?"
The expression on Anna's face froze.
"What did you say? Natalie...she's dead?"