The Paladin in the Abyss

Chapter 265: 259: The Child's Trust

Chapter 265: Chapter 259: The Child’s Trust

“Why does it sound not like a compliment to me?” Lancelot said through gritted teeth, but then he laughed too, “I’m human too... just a more experienced one.”

“Did you come from another world?” Dong Quan curiously looked at these unfamiliar faces, “Are you here to protect us kids who never grow up? Thank you so much, it’s such a trouble to have you help us upon our first meeting...”

“Well, to be precise, she came to join the Protector team, and we are the mercenaries escorting her here,” Lancelot said, pointing at Elothysia, “As you can imagine, most places in this plane are hostile towards a kind-hearted succubus like her.”

“Ah... Can’t you all stay?” The young Aira showed a regretful expression, and even the wings on his back drooped down dejectedly.

“He has someone else he needs to protect,” Elothysia gave him a faint smile, “But for now, we will protect you. I heard you live in a place called Melanthan; how far is it from here? How can we take you back?”

“Lilu and I live in Clone Well’s Gift, on the eastern side of Melanthan. It takes me half a day to fly from here to Clone Well’s Gift, and another half a day from there to Melanthan...” Dong Quan’s voice got softer and softer as he spoke, eventually becoming as light as the chirping of insects, “We actually ran so far away, we were really careless...”

“This distance is too great, we can’t let him return alone, he might encounter other dangers on the way,” Kalalin shook his head and said to Lancelot, “I’m afraid we must take this child with us into battle.”

“It seems we have no choice,” Lancelot nodded in agreement, “Elothysia, the child is in your care then, no problem, right?”

But the succubus paladin did not immediately answer; instead, she looked straight into the eyes of the young Aira, her voice trembling slightly as she asked:

“Will you trust me?”

“Yes! Of course!” Dong Quan nodded without hesitation, “Is there anything I need to do? I will cooperate well...”

“Thank you...” The child’s trust seemed to move Elothysia deeply. She fumbled in a pouch at her waist for a while, finally pulling out a long rope, and said to Dong Quan, “Why don’t I carry you on my back?”

“If that child has truly been harmed, we’ll make sure her killer pays the price,” Lancelot waved his hand. “Let’s go, everyone stay alert and watch for my warning gestures.”

Everyone nodded in agreement and then set off again in battle formation. Taking the lead was Lancelot, his Divine Sense fully extended, attentive to the breath of any enemy nearby; because they were protecting Dong Quan, the Succubus and Scholar walked side by side in the middle of the team, ready to provide support for their companions at any moment; securing the rear were Shuni, the Priest in Heavy Armor, and the floating skull.

Bruto took position on the left flank. A charge from this side would avoid the enemy’s shielded left hand, inflicting maximum damage; Koula stood on the right wing of the team, the petite Halfling would quickly sneak into the blind spots of the enemy’s field of vision in the shadows either before or after the battle started, delivering a lethal blow to any unsuspecting enemy when necessary.

The soft and wet terrain slowed down their pace. Lancelot, struck by inspiration, performed a spell, summoning thick vines to cover the difficult terrain, significantly increasing the team’s speed.

“Wow!” Elothysia heard Dong Quan’s surprised whisper at her side, “Is that human a Child of Nature? He can actually control the power of plants!”

“Whether Lancelot is a Child of Nature, I’m not sure, but he is indeed very powerful,” the Succubus Paladin turned her head and smiled at the Aira child. “He has many more amazing abilities. You’ll see.”

“That’s amazing...” Dong Quan exclaimed, then a mischievous smile appeared on her face, “Then is he your boyfriend, big sister?”

Lancelot, walking ahead, twitched his ears but said nothing.

“Haha, no, big sister already has a boyfriend, and he’s a guy with wings,” Elothysia glanced at the Human Knight ahead. “And he’s a lot more handsome!”

Lucky for Lancelot, who was at the very front of the group, otherwise everyone would have seen his eyes rolling up to the sky.

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