Chapter 592: The conflicted Dehya

After hearing Su Yuan and the others explain everything, Dehya’s expression also showed immense shock.

“So there really exists something as evil as the Eerie in this world…”

“The people killed in Aaru Village… and Candace, who is now unconscious… all of that was done while the Eerie was controlling her body…”

At this moment, Su Yuan looked at Dehya, and suddenly a thought surfaced in his mind.

Previously, after they confirmed that Candace was the so-called monster who committed the killings, they stayed here to wait for her to wake up so they could personally tell her about the Eerie…

Because having someone else relay that information just didn’t feel safe…

But now Dehya had arrived.

She was someone who could absolutely be trusted, and now she also knew everything related to the Eerie.

So in theory, they could entrust this matter to Dehya and immediately leave Aaru Village, continue heading west across the desert, and travel toward Natlan…

But Su Yuan also understood well that they could not morally force her.

The decision must follow the will of the person involved.

So, Su Yuan looked at Dehya and spoke:

“Dehya, we’re in a hurry to get to Natlan, so… could we trouble you to tell Candace about the Eerie after she wakes up?”

“We really are in a rush… We must set out as soon as possible, so we hope we can rely on you for this…”

“Of course, if you have other things to take care of, we would never force you…”

“Su Yuan, don’t be so polite!” Dehya said with a carefree laugh.

“If you’re someone the Traveler trusts—someone he calls a brother—then naturally I trust you too.”

“And besides, this is no big deal. It’s just a small favor. Leave it to me!”

“That’s really a huge help, Dehya!” Aether, Paimon, and Kirara all expressed their thanks alongside Su Yuan.

“But before you leave, I’d at least like to treat you to some food and drinks,” Dehya suggested with a smile.

“Think of it as a farewell meal, wishing you a safe journey. How about it?”

“Mhm. Of course.” Su Yuan and Aether nodded.

“We haven’t eaten anything since we woke up this morning, actually…”

“Hooray!! Food!!!” Paimon clapped excitedly.

Then, led by Dehya, the group arrived at a small restaurant in Aaru Village and sat down.

Dehya walked to the counter and returned with a tray of drinks. ℯ

“I know you can’t drink alcohol, so I ordered fruit juice instead.”

“The desert gets tons of sunlight, so the fruit grown here is incredibly sweet. Juice made from it is unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else!”

“While the food is being prepared, go ahead and enjoy these first.”

“Yesss! Then I won’t hold back!” Paimon cheered and lifted her glass, downing it in one gulp.

“Waaah!! It’s so sweet and delicious!!!” Paimon stuck out her tongue in delight.

“Traveler, Su Yuan, Kirara, you have to try it! It’s totally different from any fruit juice we’ve had before!”

Su Yuan, Aether, and Kirara nodded.

If even Paimon—who has tasted countless good foods—praised it this much, it must be truly delicious.

They tasted it—and indeed, it was.

Sweet and refreshing, yet with a distinct flavor…

“Hmm? Dehya, why does it look like there’s one glass missing? Aren’t you drinking?” Paimon suddenly asked, noticing something.

“I’m on a diet lately. Juice has too much sugar—it makes you gain weight. So I’m not drinking.” Dehya replied with a smile.

“Speaking of which, Paimon, you eat a lot every day. How come you never seem to gain any weight?”

“Hehehe~ You just don’t know!” Paimon crossed her arms proudly.

“Flying takes a lot of energy! I’m always exercising!”

But in the next moment, Paimon felt dizzy, her flight wavering.

“Eh… Dehya, weren’t these just fruit juices…?”

“Why do I feel like the whole world is spinning…? I feel… kind of… faint…”

At the same time, Su Yuan, Aether, and Kirara all began to feel their heads growing heavy, as if they might fall asleep at any moment.

“It seems the potion has taken effect…” Dehya watched the group falling into drowsiness, her smile slowly fading as she spoke in a flat, quiet tone.

“P–Potion? What potion??” Paimon asked in confusion, her voice weak.

“Dehya… why did you drug us…?”

“And after we pass out… where are you going to take us…?”

“I’m sorry… I… I didn’t want to do this either…”

At this moment, Dehya’s face twisted with unbearable guilt and conflict.

“Even though I only now understand… that Lady Nahida might already be under the influence of the Eerie…”

“But Dunyarzad… she’s in Lady Nahida’s hands…”

“I was originally imprisoned by her as well… but she released me…”

“She told me to come find you—bring you back to the Sanctuary of Surasthana to meet her…”

“I really didn’t want to do it… but she threatened me with Dunyarzad’s life…”

“I’m sorry… I really am…”

“Dunyarzad hired me to be her bodyguard. Because of that alone, I must prioritize her life above all else…”

“Not to mention… Dunyarzad is my friend. I can’t just watch her die…”

Everyone looked at Dehya’s agonized expression.

No one blamed her.

They understood she had been forced into this by the ‘Nahida’ who had already fallen under the Eerie’s control…

But none of them had expected that Nahida would stoop to this just to prevent them from leaving Sumeru.

At this moment, both Su Yuan and Aether had only one thought:

If they were taken to Nahida and forced to face her, everything would be completely over.

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