Chapter 2244: Sudden Upheaval (Today’s torrential rain scared Ben Cat into a ball)

Soon, Princess Aimino reappeared in the castle, and Shagatu followed by her side, watching her with concern. Actually, Shagatu also hoped for a perfect ending to this matter, and… such a simple thing, why didn’t he think of it before?

Soon, the two of them, along with the wolf, arrived at a plaza located in the center of the castle.

“This is where I pray.”

Perhaps returning to a familiar environment, the originally Lin Daiyu-like Princess Aimino now had a bit more tranquility and calmness. She pointed to the pavilion not far away and began introducing it to the little white wolf beside her.

“I pray here punctually every day, and Shagatu always accompanies me by my side…”

“Alright, show your love in private, anyway, let’s try first.”

Fang Zheng silently interrupted Aimino’s flaunting behavior, girl, do you know this is quite dangerous? You need to know Fang Zheng is the God of Magical Girls, Princess Aimino’s prayers reach Fang Zheng’s ears because she is in her girl form, but Fang Zheng knows that after Shagatu was killed by the three Magic Knights in the animation, Aimino appeared in adult form—this is beyond his protection scope.

Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s teasing, Princess Aimino’s face instantly turned red, while Shagatu embarrassingly coughed and turned his head. Then Princess Aimino immediately went to the pavilion, knelt on the ground, clasped her hands tightly to her chest, closed her eyes, and started what looked like praying.

Soon, a faint white glow began to emit around Princess Aimino, and Fang Zheng carefully observed from the side, while silently analyzing the entire process using his personal terminal. On the way here, Fang Zheng had asked Princess Aimino about the pillar matter but did not get any useful answers. According to Princess Aimino, she only knew that it had been done this way for generations, and during prayer, she could clearly feel herself completely connected with every blade of grass, every tree, every mountain, and every water of the entire Cifilo.

Actually, according to Princess Aimino’s description, Fang Zheng thought she seemed a bit like cultivating…

“Ugh…”

But what they didn’t expect was that just after Princess Aimino started praying, she suddenly frowned slightly, showing a painful expression.

“Aimino, what’s wrong?”

Seeing this, Shagatu’s face also changed drastically, he hurriedly moved forward to check Aimino’s condition. However, at the next moment, Shagatu suddenly turned around, drew the longsword in his hand, and slashed forcefully at the space behind him.

“Boom!!”

A layer of thunder crashed down, directly shattering several ice arrows flying toward them. It was only then that Shagatu and Fang Zheng noticed, not far away, a voluptuous woman wearing a tight black outfit with long hair, raising the magic wand in her hand and pointing forward.

“What do you want to do, Elsheol?”

Looking at the woman in front, Shagatu’s expression also changed slightly, and he asked in a low voice. Seeing the woman in front, Fang Zheng frowned slightly as well.

He certainly knew this woman; she was the first of the Four Heavenly Kings who appeared before the protagonist trio. He remembered she was originally the disciple of Grand Archmage Gurev, who joined Shagatu’s team out of love for him. As a result, she was not only humiliated by the protagonist but also found out Shagatu did not love her at all before getting counter-killed when looking for a reason.

But what’s the situation now? Has the ‘plot’ not started yet? Could she also be a time traveler, knowing the plot and afraid of being killed, so she strikes first?

However, what Fang Zheng didn’t expect was that at this moment, three more figures appeared beside Elsheol.

They were naturally the other three Heavenly Kings under Shagatu, but looking at the situation now… these people didn’t seem to be here for a spectacle?

“Lakg! Ascudo! Carl Dina! What do you want to do!?”

At this moment, Shagatu also realized something was wrong, he furrowed his brows and angrily questioned. However, at the same time, a bizarre scene occurred.

“Ugh… Ah…”

Before Shagatu’s words fell, he suddenly clutched his head and began to moan softly. Subsequently, an eerie, dim aura emerged from Shagatu, gradually expanding towards the surroundings.

Wait a minute, what’s going on? This scene wasn’t in the animation?

Seeing this, Fang Zheng was also dumbfounded, but soon, his face changed drastically!

Because Fang Zheng felt the familiar chaos aura within.

Gosh! No wonder it got to my ears!

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng no longer hesitated. The white wolf flipped, then directly bit the greatsword and forcefully plunged it into the ground!

“Boom!!!”

At the instant the pitch-black greatsword plunged into the ground, berserk flames erupted, enveloping Shagatu and Aimino. And at that moment, the two let out screams, curling up into shaking balls on the ground.

But Fang Zheng did not show mercy. On the contrary, almost instantly, two fire lines covered their bodies, creating a “silhouette” with fire lines for them.

“Ahhhhh!!!”

At the moment of being scorched by flames, a murky smoke rose from the bodies of the two, fleeing rapidly as if driven by the flames. Fang Zheng didn’t miss the moment, seeing the smoke surge from the two’s bodies, he bit them directly, then flew outside like a flash.

“Boom!!”

At the moment Fang Zheng left the Crystal Palace, a burst of flames exploded, and the blazing Primordial Fire engulfed the entire Crystal Palace. Fang Zheng did not even glance at the burning palace, biting onto two people and rushing straight towards the land beneath the clouds.

A streak of fire, like a meteor, sliced through the sky and crashed heavily onto the ground.

“Damn, what bad luck!”

Fang Zheng shook his body, released the two people from his mouth, and looked at their weakened state with resignation.

He certainly understood what had occurred. Indeed, these two had already been corrupted by Chaos. In comparison, Shagatu might be slightly less affected, while Princess Aimino was more deeply influenced. Naturally, if he hadn’t intervened in this matter, then Princess Aimino would gradually fall, following the animation’s course, eventually transforming into the BOSS.

But because of Fang Zheng’s intervention, Princess Aimino was given a chance to change her fate. Being a pillar, Princess Aimino discovered something during her prayer, which prompted the opposition to act swiftly, attempting to completely corrupt them.

Luckily, Fang Zheng was no stranger to dealing with Chaos; he immediately summoned the Primordial Fire, forcing the Chaos Aura out from their bodies, cut it off sharply, and quickly escaped with the two.

This naturally caused some damage to their bodies, but it was far better than being outright incinerated.

“What happened?”

At this moment, a few people emerged from a nearby house—apparently familiar faces. Leading them was a woman in ordinary clothes with a golden ponytail. She was none other than Precia, Cifilo’s renowned Forger, who crafted equipment for the three main characters.

Hmm? This name seems familiar?

Wait, upon closer thought, Fate has blonde hair, and Precia also has blonde hair. Could it be that Precia is Fate’s real mother?

As for those behind Precia—the trio of red, yellow, and blue protagonists.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng understood the current plot development. According to the animation, this was supposed to be the first night the trio arrived here, then met Precia, who would offer them lodging. Then, they would rest and replenish themselves, eat well, before setting off to defeat the Evil Priest and rescue the Princess.

But……

“Shagatu? Princess Aimino?!”

Seeing the white wolf and the unconscious pair on the ground, Precia was stunned.

She was just planning to send the legendary Magic Knights to rescue them, but how could they end up at her doorstep themselves?

What is going on here?

No questions asked, best to take the two home and care for them first. Fortunately, not long after, Princess Aimino and Shagatu awoke, finally explaining the situation.

“I’ve been deceived!”

Unexpectedly, the first words Princess Aimino uttered upon waking were these!

“Deceived? Princess Aimino, what’s wrong? Could it be Shagatu…”

Said Precia, suddenly looking at Shagatu.

Could it be that you, with your honest face, are playing games with young ladies?

“No, no, that’s not it…”

Upon hearing Precia’s inquiry, Princess Aimino hurriedly waved her hand; amid everyone’s gaze, she stammered until she remembered something and exclaimed.

“Little Bai, Little Bai, are you here?!”

Little Bai? Who is Little Bai?

Hearing Princess Aimino’s call, everyone exchanged confused glances, except the ponytailed girl who clapped her hands.

“Ah, she’s referring to that white big dog.”

“Yes, yes!”

Upon hearing the red-haired ponytailed girl’s words, Princess Aimino nodded eagerly. At this moment, Fang Zheng reluctantly stepped forward—he was somewhat regretting not introducing himself earlier; now he was stuck with the nickname “Little Bai”.

Next time, I should announce my name to avoid any awkward monikers being assigned. Compared to this, being called Little Bai is at least bearable…

Since she was calling for him, Fang Zheng quickly walked over, but to his surprise, Princess Aimino immediately hugged him tightly.

“Little Bai, Cifilo is in trouble!!”