The Defeated Saintess Is On A Journey To Tame The Evil God Book 01 Chapter 07.08.2 - Red Epiphyllum

Xing Mo followed Tolle to a side door tucked behind the banquet hall.

Two guards in bronze armor, armed with spears, stood watch. As the pair approached, the guards crossed their weapons, blocking the way, "This door is off-limits."

Tolle cleared his throat, producing a gold coin from his pocket and showing it to the guards.

They nodded but didn't move, "We know you, but who is she?"

Tolle froze briefly before replying in a low voice, "She’s an important guest of the Prince."

"We haven’t received any such orders." The guards shook their heads, suspicion rising in their eyes.

No time to waste… Xing Mo channeled her power, and the Tree of Life mark on her hand glowed faintly.

One guard suddenly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, they were filled with confusion, "Now I remember—the Prince did mention this…"

"Are you sure?" The other guard frowned.

Tolle hesitated briefly, then seized the moment, his voice firm. "Soldier, are you neglecting your duties? Did you forget the Prince’s command?"

The guard shook his head, lowering it slightly. "Apologies... perhaps it's the lack of sleep getting to me. But since that's the case..."

With that, the spears parted, granting access to the door behind.

Tolle nodded to Xing Mo, pushing the door open, and the two stepped through.

High above the banquet hall, a pair of golden eyes, suspended in an illusion, took notice of the scene. Recognizing Tolle, they remained still.

...

Once through the door, Tolle led Xing Mo down a corridor, releasing a long sigh of relief, "Thankfully, the Undying’s eyes didn’t detect anything unusual... He recognized me, so he didn’t intervene."

The Undying’s eyes? Does he mean the soul on the ceiling? Xing Mo mused. It seems Tolle is more useful than I thought—otherwise, I’d have to deal with that soul first.

She nodded, "Take me to Prince Austin’s study."

"Do you plan to confront Prince Austin directly?" Tolle hesitated, his expression tightening, "Honestly, I don't think that's a good idea, because he..."

"He shouldn't be

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