CHAPTER 18: CHAPTER 18: ALICE, LEADER OF THE VILLAINS

Shen Sui covered his chest, sat up, found a pillow to cushion his back, and only then did his chest feel a bit more comfortable.

No, I just left for a short while, right?

Alice, what exactly did you do to become the leader of the villains?

Could it be that you turned bad?

Or were you polluted or assimilated by something?

Shen Sui immediately dismissed the thought.

To ensure that his Soul Card wouldn’t suddenly break, Shen Sui hung a permanently passive Purification Card in another slot of the Star Magic Array, ensuring that Alice could not be affected by any Spirit Magic or effects for a short time.

Sliding the Dueling Device, Shen Sui wanted to see what Alice had been up to earlier.

[Alice proceeded along the shore of Lake Paiyiga towards the target you mentioned.]

[Alice encountered villains and used the Fireball Technique with impressive results!]

[The villains surrounded Lake Paiyiga, seemingly with a special purpose.]

[Alice called out to you, but there was no response.]

[Alice launched a sneak attack, capturing a villain, from whom she learned that all these villains came from the City of Sin. They were searching Lake Paiyiga for the legendary Spring Fish King, Paiyigarde, a required offering for the Sinful Festival and the God of Sin, Derrodel’s favorite fish. The one who catches Paiyigarde will become one of the High Priests of the Sinful Festival.]

The Spring Fish King is called Paiyigarde? The careless player who was only focused on completing the entire collection thought.

I should have thought of this. Back when Derrodel was defeated, it was using the Spring Fish King as bait.

[The storage box you left at Lake Paiyiga is currently at the fishing spot, which happens to be where the villains are fishing for Paiyigarde.]

[Alice called out to you again, seeking help.]

[You still did not respond, and Alice considered retreating but remembered Anna in her dire situation.]

[Alice steadied her mind and set her little brain to work.]

[She approached the villains, raised her Magic Staff, and proclaimed the arrival of the Flame Witch, Hozerville.]

Damn, how did a rank 2 beginner Mage acquire the guts to venture alone into a crowd? Shen Sui slapped his forehead.

Based on his previous life’s understanding of Derrodel from the game, the villains depicted in the text are generally Derrodel’s small minions, ranging from levels 8 to 12. Alone, they’re not likely to be Alice’s match, but villains usually act in groups. He remembered solo-grinding villain groups in the game at around level thirty.

[The villains were filled with malice, but someone mentioned having heard of the Flame Witch’s name. She was an unusually active fierce individual recently, having killed many nobles and burned their castles. Judging by her trajectory, she was indeed heading towards Lake Paiyiga.]

[The villains asked Alice her purpose.]

[I’m a faithful follower of Derrodel, wanting to get closer to the great master. Alice replied unapologetically for her coveting of the Spring Fish King, Paiyigarde.]

[The villains believed Alice, and considering her deeds, they decided to accept her.]

[Ding! You obtained the Spell Card: Infiltration Disguise]

Shen Sui was speechless at this point.

Although he felt that Alice’s previous antics were indeed a bit outrageous, wasn’t she just trying to punish evil and promote good out of good intentions? Didn’t she only kill the cruel nobles oppressing the villagers? How did she become categorized with villains?

No, that’s not right.

I shouldn’t judge the good and evil of the Otherworld by modern values.

In the Dawn Continent, killing nobles is a serious crime, and Alice is indeed a wanted criminal.

[Alice successfully reached your storage box.]

[The villains beside her introduced it as a treasure left by Twilight Bishop, Claude, and it’s said that only the most wicked criminals in the world can open this Treasure Box and inherit the legacy of Twilight Bishop, Claude.]

[This place has also become a check-in holy site for villains, and every year villains from around the world come here attempting to open the Treasure Box to prove they are the most evil, most terrifying person in existence, apart from Twilight Bishop Claude.]

What kind of legend is this? How is it that only the most wicked criminals can open the Treasure Box? My storage box can only be opened by me and those I authorize, okay! What do you mean by "besides Twilight Bishop, the most evil, most terrifying person"? How is the history of this world so defaming me? I’m a hero who saved the people, okay!

[Alice nodded and casually opened the storage box. She was verified by you and had the qualification to open the storage box.]

[Ding! You obtained the Equipment Spell Card: Primary Storage Ring]

[Ding! You obtained the Spell Card: Flame Curtain]

[Ding! You obtained the Spell Card: Blazing Fire]

...

In "Dawn Link," a storage box can generally accommodate thirty-six items.

And, in this storage box by the lake, the majority of the items were what Shen Sui obtained from Fishing Treasure Chests. Among them, those that could be converted into Spell Cards were mostly low-level equipment and Skill Books, along with a large number of minerals, gems, and fish.

[Alice gained a lot, and her feat astonished the surrounding villains.]

[The villains steadfastly believe in the legend of the Treasure Box since it’s one of the few known treasures left by Twilight Bishop Claude, recognized by many strong figures on the Dawn Continent.]

[Alice opened the Treasure Box; she is the legendary most evil, most terrifying person.]

[Alice received the admiration of the villains.]

With trembling hands, Shen Sui took a sip of water to calm his nerves.

There’s no need to panic, no need to panic, everything seems normal so far......what normal! How did my cute little Alice, after just half a day of freedom, become an object of admiration for villains!

[Alice started fishing for the Spring Fish King.]

[Alice caught a damaged cloth shoe.]

[Alice caught a set of damaged Knight armor.]

...

[Alice caught Vivian’s match.]

[Ding! You obtained the Equipment Spell Card: Vivian’s Matchbox]

...

[Alice caught Andrew’s Staff.]

[Ding! You obtained the Equipment Spell Card: Andrew’s Staff]

...

Then came the flood of Alice’s fishing results, well, everything except fish. Shen Sui quickly skimmed over this information, directly seeing the last part.

[Ding! You obtained the Spell Card: Air Force]

???

Damn, can even empty catches while fishing result in obtaining a Spell Card? You’re truly something else, Alice.

[Alice, flustered, broke the fishing rod in anger.]

[Alice’s Little Mare, feeling bored, came to the lakeside to wash its beautiful tail.]

[The lake surface rippled slightly as something bit the Little Horse’s tail, and the horse neighed.]

[Alice went to help and grabbed the culprit.]

[Alice caught the Spring Fish King, Paiyigarde.]

[Ding! You obtained the Follower Card: Fish King, Paiyigarde]