Attack Between the Buildings
A narrow street with buildings on either side meant the place was vulnerable to a surprise attack, particularly since the buildings on both sides had plenty of windows. They were residential buildings. A sniper could be behind any of the windows. Queen Veraās guards cleared the two buildings of danger beforehand, but it was still worrisome when they looked at them. That was why all of the guards were on high alert, and their tension rubbed off on the four sisters as a result.
The four sisters shut their windows. They listened to the axles of the carriage and the sounds of the guardsā horse hooves in silence. There was nobody stopping them, but the four sisters didnāt utter a word. They all nervously looked at each other. They didnāt even know why they were so nervous. Liu Yue pressed her tail to one side and nervously looked at her sisters.
āThereāsā¦ no need for you to look at me that way, is thereā¦? Itās pointless even if you look at me, isnāt itā¦? Moreover, what exactly are you nervous about?ā asked Vera.
As the eldest sister, it was natural for all eyes to be on Vera. There was no need to be so nervous, was there? That was why Vera shifted her gaze to the outside of the window. Nevertheless, Vera went from calm to tense because of them.
Nona smiled helplessly: āI donāt know why weāre nervous. Daisy and Liu Yueās nervousness rubbed off on me.ā
Daisy drew her sword. With a composed smile, she responded, āIām not nervous in the least. To the contrary, I hope to have a close-quarters fight with someone. That way, Iāll be able to prove Iām Mom and Dadās daughter. I didnāt get the opportunity to prove myself last time. I can finally prove myself this time.ā
āYeahā¦? You should keep your sword properly sheathed in the carriage; otherwise, youāll hurt us before you cut the enemy.ā Liu Yue pressed her hand onto the back of Daisyās and pushed the sword back into its sheath. She clasped her hands and shared, āIām probably feeling nervous as a consequence of the people outside being tense. Under normal circumstances, we should be fine as long as the youngster is with us.ā
āThatās a little rude to him, isnāt itā¦?ā commented Vera.
āHavenāt things been this way recently?ā rhetorically questioned Liu Yue.
Vera heaved a solemn breath. What she said next was partially a prayer and partially gladness: āWe were also thereā¦ I donāt want something major to happen this time when weāre around. If something happens in this situation, there might not be anyone to save usā¦ If weāre attacked from the left and right, our carriage wouldnāt last seconds.ā
āHasnāt entry into the places on both sides been forbidden? In other words, there shouldnāt be anyone inside the buildings on both s-ā
Queen Veraās carriage had just made the turn to exit. Part of the second carriage also left the area between the two buildings, which was why the guards lowered their guard and prepared to return to their normal formation. However, that was when a deafening explosion came from both sides. The buildings on both sides began to tilt and then crumble.
The youngster, who had already left the dark area, aggressively tugged on his horse reins. Right when the coach prepared to speed up, a hail of bullets sent all the horses whimpering to the ground. At the same time, the buildings on both sides collapsed and completely trapped the horse carriage in between.
āThey went as far as to blow up two buildings just to kill us?!ā
A faint blue fluorescent glow covered the ceiling of the carriage. Vera used all her might to reinforce the carriage with her magic to resist the huge toppling rubble, delaying the carriageās demise.
āCan you hang in there?! Wasnāt it supposed to be impossible to use magic here?ā
āIām using my own mana reserves. I donāt know how long I can hold it, but it wonāt be for long. Nona, remember to replenish my mana when we get back!ā
Vera gave it everything she had to hold the carriage together. A barrage of gunshots hit the back of the carriage. A big botch of blood splattered onto the windows. Nona shrieked and threw herself into Daisyās arms. Daisy gently stroked her sisterās head then violently drew her sword and opened the door. She said to Liu Yue, āIām leaving Vera and Nona to you. Iām going to go kill them!ā
Vera drew a circle on Daisy chest with one hand. It was a simple spell that allowed Daisy to avoid some long-ranged weapons. Due to her mana being focused on maintaining the carriage, though, she couldnāt provide Daisy with any significant help. Daisy relied on her combat instincts she inherited from her mother.
A group of assassins appeared from the ruins to the rear and charged over. The fortunate guards closest to the assassins already engaged the enemy, but they were outnumbered severely. The assassins werenāt in possession of impressive weapons. Some were armed with farming tools or spears made from sawn off materials. Yet, they still managed to subdue the guards, for they numbered far too many.
In spite of her hand shaking, Daisy charged into the crowd. Her first target was a soldier in the rear armed with a gun. She never killed before; she the fear of having to kill them lingered within her. Daisy didnāt intend to retreat, nonetheless. After all, her sisters were right behind her! She told herself, āFor my sisters, and to prove that Iām Dad and Momās daughter, I must deal with these soldiers; otherwise, not only will I be in danger but so will my sisters.ā
When an assassin saw Daisy charging toward him, he threw down his gun and fled. In the process, he stepped onto part of the ruins and rolled his ankle, causing him to trip. He turned around to look at Daisy with the gaze of a man in despair. He miserably cried out as he crawled back. Daisy charged up to him and raised her sword high.
āNo! Donāt! Donāt kill me! Please! Donāt kill me!ā
Of course, Daisy couldnāt understand him. He continued to back off while crying. Daisy stopped once she raised her sword. A moment later, she slowly lowered her sword and stomped on his wrist before turning to charge over to other soldiers. She resolved to kill, but killing was still truly very, very hard.