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Ling Yue Arrives Late. Argument to Protect the Girls
“So, since we’ve all made this decision, there’s no turning back now. Prepare yourselves mentally!!”
After changing, the four sisters dragged the youngster to the window. Freya would come straight in if they stalled any longer. Hence, they didn’t have any time left to think. Since nobody raised their hand, it meant all of them wanted to go prove themselves. The four sisters forgot about protecting the youngster or saving his nation aeons ago. All they wanted to do was prove themselves to their parents. They were no longer children. They could do what their parents did. They could stay by their father’s side. It was an opportunity none of them wanted to pass up.
Vera was confident in her magic proficiency. While Liu Yue didn’t know what would transpire, she had faith in her power and fox lineage. Daisy was eager to put her sword to the test. She didn’t train so hard to protect herself but to protect her dad. She wanted to prove she wasn’t inferior to her mom. However, she couldn’t do so if she continued the way she did. She needed a battlefield. She needed a group of enemies. Nona didn’t have any agenda. She just wanted to follow her elder sister and take care of her younger sisters. She had faith in her sisters. She was sure her sisters could protect her even if the youngster couldn’t.
Liu Yue took in a deep breath, and then pushed the window open. Though they were at a high location in the Imperial Palace, the height was nothing for a Moon Fox Tribe member. She looked back at her sisters: “Once I go outside, jump down. Vera, make sure that everyone can grab my fur. We’lll leave our clones in the carriage headed to the station. Then, we’ll be able to go to the port to find Sister Ying. That’s all right, yeah?!”
“Ah, let’s go with that.”
The other three nodded, but the youngster had completely broken down. He stopped caring about the four sisters. A soft knock came from the door. Freya’s patience had run dry. There was still time to jump down. Freya would look for them afterwards, but it’d be too late by then. Their clones would be in the horse carriage. Freya couldn’t see through Vera’s magic, so the four could go straight to the port.
If Grandma Sylvanas or their Sister Irina was around, then that’d be perfect, since they could fly straight there. Unfortunately, the two were in a meeting with the dragons, therefore their absence. As such, the only one who could transform was Liu Yue, who acted as their vehicle. The biggest issue was that she couldn’t swim over from the North to their destination. They had to sneak onto Sister Ying and Sister Tanya’s ship. It wouldn’t matter even if they’re discovered on board for it would be too late by then.
Liu Yue made the suicidal leap. The wind whistled next to her ear. The panic due to the annoying wind and weightlessness made it literally impossible for her to open her eyes. Everything around her became a blurry collection of colours. She heard shrills from behind.
The huge red fox appeared in mid-air. The fox wasn’t a cat, but the mana it possessed enhanced its senses to match a cat. Liu Yue adjusted herself in mid-air. Her long red fur grew out. Upon seeing the appearance of the large fox, Vera shouted, “Decelerate!”
Their fall speed suddenly reduced. Despite it being mere seconds, it was enough time for the three sisters to grab onto Liu Yue’s fur. The youngster was dead inside, but the sudden burst of adrenaline stirred his desire to live back to life. He instinctively grabbed on to Liu Yue’s red fur tightly.
When Ling Yue got off the carriage, she suddenly realised something was wrong. She looked up toward the top of the Imperial Palace. A red silhouette zipped past. The only one in the Imperial Palace who could turn red at that size was her daughter. Falling from the sky wouldn’t hurt her. The question was why she transformed in the air. Ling Yue scowled. She didn’t know what Liu Yue was up to. But nonetheless, she felt she needed to see her husband.
Ling Yue wasn’t too willing to see Lucia and Nier as she knew that she didn’t have a title. That was also why she was reluctant to enter the Imperial Palace. However, Liu Yue was there. In order to prevent Liu Yue from feeling she was different or lonely, Ling Yue decided to go to Troy City. She just never expected Liu Yue to break rules.
The crystal communicator on the guards’ shoulders sounded out. They tensed up. They gave Miss Ling Yue a few simple words of comfort and then left. Frowning, she headed toward the stables with quick steps.
“What happened, Troy?!! Explain it to me!” demanded Ling Yue, as she barged in.
Troy was giving the White Deer King a wash. The White Deer King rubbed her head against Troy’s chest cheerfully. In fact, she had her front legs up on a wooden beam for him to wipe her leg. Troy set down the brush in his hand. He gave Ling Yue a smile: “You’re here, Ling Yue. Let’s get ready to head out, then. Are you ready? Unfortunately, I don’t have time to share some tea with you.”
“No! I’m talking about what happened in the Imperial Palace.”
“Something happened in the Imperial Palace?”
“What exactly happened? I saw my daughter leap out of the window and transform into a fox. Didn’t you say you were all heading to Troy City today? Have you changed your mind and don’t plan on letting them come?”
With a stunned look, Troy exclaimed, “No, I never said that. Didn’t they go get changed? Could they have tried to escape?! Don’t tell me they’re trying to run away after I turned them down!!”
“What exactly happened?! What exactly happened?! Where are they going? You better explain this properly! She’s my daughter! What exactly have you done to her?!!”
Troy quickly explained to her what happened then wanted to personally go and search for his daughters. Ling Yue suddenly grabbed hold of his hand: “Isn’t that good? As a lady of the Moon Fox Tribe, wouldn’t she be too weak if she hasn’t gone anywhere after coming of age? I, personally, really like that she’s doing this. After all, she’s strong. You have to believe in her. She’s no longer the young girl who couldn’t do anything from over ten years ago. Her control of magic is not inferior to anyone now. Moreover, with the four of them, doesn’t that mean she has Vera and Daisy with her? What are you still afraid of?”
“I would be fine if they went to a place we’ve been to before, but they’re now heading towards a war zone. Plus, it’s a place we’ve never been to! What do we do if they get into danger?!”
“Would the two sides dare to hurt them?”
“Guns and blades on the battlefield don’t discriminate friend and foe. What happens if they accidentally get hurt?”
“That’s why they have the ability to protect themselves. You need to have faith in them. I’m happy to let them go out, and take a look at the outside world. I don’t know what Lucia and Nier think, but if I was in their shoes, I want my daughter to go on the adventure even if they’re brought home in the end.”
Ling Yue folded her arms and wagged her tail. She then proudly added, “Children of the Moon Fox Tribe aren’t children who sit on their laurels all day long. Being able to save their tribe and live independently are qualities that children of the Moon Fox Tribe must be equipped with. Aren’t you the one who’s always doing pointless things as they are? Those girls are basically your clone, yet you’re stopping them. Think about how many idiotic things you did. Your moms couldn’t beg you out of doing them. In the end, your moms would always protect you. As a parent, instead of thinking about how to stop them, how about you think about how to protect them.”
Troy was speechless. Ling Yue definitely loved Liu Yue, but she was always been fine with sending her daughter out into the world. She sent her daughter to school, and she dared to let her daughter go take on an adventure. Perhaps that was why Liu Yue was somewhat more mature than her sisters?
After some contemplation, Troy nodded: “All right. I understand, then.”
Troy called over Freya, who wore a startled expression. He stopped her from trying to apologise. He said, “Freya, hurry and write a reply to Ikana. Tell her my daughters have gone there for a holiday, and ask Ikana to take care of them. Additionally, write a letter to Vera Galaluocia. Ask her to keep my daughters safe. Oh, one more thing. Notify Ying and Tanya. Tell them to pay attention to their surroundings. Tell them to change their top priority to protecting my daughters. Oh, one more thing. Hurry and notify Sylvanas and Irina. Have them fly over there as soon as they have time. Once I’m done with my conference on this side, I’ll join them, understood?!”
“Onii-sama… is this… team of yours not slightly excessive?”
Three dragons, two guard captains, a small team of elites, a royal family and an imperial family. It was only a tad too excessive.
“I think it’s still dangerous despite that!! Go on!”