Chapter 408 192: If You Won't Call, I'll Scream

She wasn't that stupid.

There was, however, another point she was more concerned about.

Sean not letting Eleanor go down to investigate was fine, but they still needed to know what was at the bottom of the well.

"Have you thought about what we should do if we really dig up a Black Sea?" Elvire asked.

The Black Sea was impossible to cross. At least, not for them as they were now. They would have to become Grand Mages to have a chance.

But without crossing the darkness, opening a passage between the New World and the Farm World, and obtaining resources like Magic Potion Materials from the New World, they would never be able to become Grand Mages.

It was another vicious cycle.

"Don't worry. It won't kill us."

Sean had already thought of a countermeasure.

"If there really is a Black Sea underground, it's actually a good thing. It would prove that the Black Sea isn't impossible to cross."

"Otherwise, how did Eleanor and Elise get here?"

"And how did the people from the Church Court get here?"

Those Witch Hunter Families didn't have any Grand Mages.

Elise was stunned for a moment, then she couldn't help but laugh. She realized Sean's mind worked incredibly fast.

It was true... They now knew the Church Court had a passage that allowed free travel between the two sides of this world. Whether there was a Black Sea underground or not didn't change the final conclusion: the "drilling" method would work.

"So what we need to do is simple."

Sean continued, "We just have to personally walk through the Church Court's passage."

They had to see how the Church Court solved the problem of the potential Black Sea and the chaotic force fields.

This didn't conflict with the project in Holkaydo. The well needed to be drilled for tens of thousands of meters, which would take a long time. The two tasks could be carried out simultaneously.

"The question is, who do we send?" Elvire asked.

This was no easy task. It was tantamount to infiltrating the enemy's ranks. A single misstep could mean a one-way trip.

But Sean said, "That's even simpler."

"A lot of things only seem dangerous because you only have one life. If we have many lives, then it's not dangerous anymore, is it?"

Elvire: "?"

Elise: "?"

'Are you treating this like a game?'

'Can you just get extra lives?'

"You guys are so dense."

Sean said, "The Fallen Nether Technique!"

The passage connects two worlds. Why do we have to infiltrate from the Farm World?

Wouldn't it be the same to investigate the passage from the New World?

As long as we manage our time well and don't get trapped, even if we're killed, it'll at most be a serious injury. After resting in bed for ten days to half a month, we'll be good as new.

As he spoke, Sean winked at Sopea beside him and said, "Isn't that right, Mr. Sopea?"

When it came to the consequences of having one's Soul Reflection dispersed, Sopea and Kate were the biggest experts.

Sopea: "..."

The corner of his mouth twitched slightly. He said, expressionlessly, "Yes."

He didn't know why he was so unlucky, always running into a bona fide Grand Mage.

'It was probably that kid Kate's fault for being such bad juju.'

'Next time I'll go alone. There's no way I'll get killed and sent back again!'

This topic was a bit outside of Elise's area of expertise.

She had never been to the New World.

But she wasn't completely in the dark.

Because she had already decided that once she returned to Siracle State, she would begin practicing the Fallen Nether Technique. She would strive to break through to Tier Six as soon as possible so she could have her own "Title".

She had even chosen her partner already, just waiting for the return trip tomorrow.

"Count me in, count me in!"

Yisha popped out of nowhere, waving her small hands excitedly.

She had wanted to see the New World for a long time.

Miss Flame Crow wasn't the only one with a family; she had one too!

Elise laughed and scolded, "You just can't quit this bad habit of eavesdropping, can you?"

Yisha chuckled. "Can't be helped, it's an occupational hazard."

After all, the job Miss Flame Crow had given her was to gather information.

The banquet proceeded amidst cheerful laughter.

It didn't end until midnight.

It was also a farewell banquet of sorts, so everyone chatted a little more than usual.

「The next morning.」

A pre-booked black sedan arrived at the castle gate to take everyone to the airport.

Konina stood on the high wall, watching from afar as the car grew smaller and smaller until it disappeared from view.

Genduo, who was beside her, asked, "Why didn't you go down to see them off?"

He could tell Konina wanted to, maybe even give Sean a farewell hug or something. A kiss would have been even better.

"Better not." Konina pursed her lips. "I can't beat his wife."

Not only could she not win in a fight, but it seemed she was also a bit lacking in the looks department.

The main thing was that Elvire was too young, and that was exactly Sean's type.

Genduo could understand. Men are very single-minded; they always love 18-year-old girls.

Or innocent 18-year-old high school boys.

"So, I'll just wait until I've made some money," Konina said with a smile as she watched Sean and the others leave. "The next time we meet, I'll definitely show that guy what I look like at 18."

...

「One day later.」

Sean and the others returned to Siracle State without a hitch.

Alola Town, residential area.

As soon as he opened the door, Sean was greeted by a fragrant breeze and a sweet girlish voice.

"Master, welcome home!"

Elise, wearing a lace Maid's dress, threw herself directly into Sean's arms.

But Sean froze. Instead of the pleasure of a soft, fragrant young woman in his arms, he felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat broke out.

He shot Elise a glare.

'Are you trying to get me killed?!'

'My sister-in-law is right here!'

Behind Sean.

Elvire's cold gaze was as sharp as a knife.

Elise suddenly let out a sound of surprise. "Huh? Master?"

"Oh dear, I hugged the wrong person."

"I thought you were my sister."

Elise, looking quite embarrassed, pulled away from Sean's embrace, took two steps back, and bowed to Sean with a red face. "Master, I'm sorry."

Then she turned and threw herself into Eleanor's arms, saying sweetly, "Sister, welcome home!"

Sean: "..."

Elvire: "Heh."

'I haven't even settled the score with the older sister, and now the younger one shows up.'

Sean: "I think I can explain."

Elvire: "Explain what? There's no need to explain."

"They're your Maids. Whatever you want to do with them is your own business. It's perfectly reasonable, and none of my concern."

Sean: "..."

'Oh no, she seems really angry.'

Elise shot him a gloating look. 'Mr. Writer, you're so screwed.'

"I'm going to rest. You all have fun." Elvire tossed out the cold words, opened the door, went into the house, and slammed it shut with a SLAM.

Elise's smile froze. "..."

'I haven't gone in yet!'

Now it was Sean's turn to gloat. "So, how about it? Want me to lend you a room?"

"No need." Elise scoffed. "I have a key."

Sean: "Wait a minute, that key looks poisonous. Quick, let me see..."

"Cut it out." How could Elise not know what Sean was thinking? She dodged his hand and said with a sly smile, "Mr. Writer, don't say I didn't warn you. You're in a very dangerous situation. Miss Flame Crow could blow her top at any moment."

"Your usual tricks won't work anymore, since you can't even get in the door."

"Right now, I'm the only one who can put in a good word for you, understand?"

Elise piped up, "Who says? We can help Master too."

Sean: "?"

'Oh, give me a break.'

'If it weren't for these two sisters acting crazy one after another, would my sister-in-law be mad at me?'

"This doesn't concern you two. Go back to your rooms and clean!" Sean said fiercely.

Elise: "But we've already cleaned..."

Sean interrupted, "Then clean it again!"

Elise pouted. "Yes, Master."

Sean turned back to Elise and asked, "So, what do you want?"

'It didn't take a genius to know this woman wouldn't help him for free.'

Elise gave a gratified smile.

'Dealing with smart people is so much easier.'

"First, let me hear you call me 'dear sister'," Elise said.

Sean: "?"

"I suspect you're using this to settle a personal score."

"No need to suspect, I am using this to settle a personal score." Elise tilted her head. "Who was it that offended me, Mr. Writer? Don't you know that women hold grudges?"

"No way. Name another condition," Sean refused.

How could he, the great Mr. Blake, call a woman "dear sister" like some puppy?

'Did his pride mean nothing?'

But the more reluctant he was, the more Elise wanted to hear it.

"I'm not changing my condition," Elise said. "If you want my help, you have to say it."

Sean's temper flared up too. "Help me or don't. I'm not saying it."

Seeing his resolute attitude, Elise couldn't help but ask, "Really not going to say it?"

Sean snorted, "I said I'm not saying it, and I mean it!"

Elise: "Then I'll say it."

Sean: "?"

"What are you going to say?"

Elise was already pressed against the door panel, her eyes sultry as silk as she parted her red lips.

"Ah~"

"Mr. Sean~"

Sean: "???"

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