Chapter 95: Zhu Qiu’s Most Resolute Moment

The next day, before the sky was fully bright, Zhu Qiu woke up early.

Today was the important day to rescue her father, and she absolutely could not miss it.

She didn’t even change her clothes, preparing to head out in her Little Dragon Pajamas and slippers.

As for why she didn’t change, it was simply because she had no other clothes, and the pajamas were comfortable.

Besides, no one else could see her anyway, so she just went with it.

For breakfast, she would just have some Nainai to get by.

Zhu Qiu tucked the front door key into her pocket and locked the door after heading out, ensuring no uninvited guests would break in while she was away.

This was actually her first time locking the door when leaving.

Usually, her father and brother would always be home, so there was no need.

However, the current situation was complex, and she felt compelled to do so.

Zhu Qiu stood at the door for a good while, habitually waiting for a car.

But after a long wait, not only were there no cars, but there wasn’t even a single person on the entire street.

Well, she suddenly remembered what happened yesterday; most likely, the residents believed the rumors in the newspaper, causing them to be so afraid that they didn’t even dare to approach their own front doors.

It couldn’t be helped.

Time was pressing, so she could only use Magic to speed up her journey.

The sword would probably agree, right?

Eventually, Zhu Qiu arrived at the gates of the Human Race Palace just in time.

When the guards at the entrance saw that the newcomer was the Sword Saint, they let her in without any hindrance.

Zhu Qiu found it a bit difficult to understand.

It was strange; back when she served the Human Race, they would always dally whenever she wanted to enter.

Yet today, when the King no longer needed her, they had become so efficient.

She didn’t sense anything amiss and walked straight inside.

Inside, the elite members of the entire Royal Guard were lined up on one side of the palace, weapons in hand and expressions solemn.

The King sat upon his throne, hands resting on both armrests, the atmosphere of the scene extremely grave.

Zhu Qiu ignored the people on either side.

She came here with a clear purpose and gave a slight smile.

“I’m here. Release my father immediately; he is innocent.”

“Do not be in such a hurry. Let us sit down and chat slowly,” the King said, waving his hand to signal the soldiers on both sides to bring a chair.

Soon, a chair was placed beside Zhu Qiu.

“Sword Saint, sit.”

Zhu Qiu wasn’t sure what the King was up to, but to save her father, she could only pretend to cooperate and sat down.

“I don’t want to beat around the bush with you. I know you don’t want to keep me here, but you must release my father no matter what!”

“I told you not to be in a hurry, Sword Saint,” the King said, habitually crossing his legs.

“I believe you have also seen the contents of the newspaper?”

“Those things slandering me are just fake evidence forged by some ill-intentioned Mages. Can the King really not see through that?”

“Whether I can see through it or not, I don’t know, but this newspaper is real, Sword Saint. You attacked the Human Race and your own younger brother.”

The King stood up.

“Your actions have already incited public outrage across the entire Human Race. Do you know the severity and consequences of provoking the entire Human Race?”

“I was framed!”

Zhu Qiu argued loudly, but her words felt hollow under the King’s impassioned speech.

“According to the rules of the Human Race, the consequence of inciting public outrage is either — “

The King made a throat-slitting motion.

” — Either being thrown into the dungeon, never to be released for all eternity!”

He spread his hands like claws.

“Or, you will have your human status revoked, be expelled from the Human Race, and never be allowed to step foot on Human Race territory again! This includes the person’s nine generations, all of whom must be punished!”

Zhu Qiu was visibly stunned, not knowing how to respond at first.

The King completely intended to drive her out of the Human Race!

“Sword Saint, tell me, which one do you want to choose? Or, at your young age, do you want them all?”

Her heart struggled for a moment.

Her instinct told her that if she cut off the King’s head, she would certainly die.

‘Endure!’

“Fine! I agree to this demand. You people, take the Sword Saint to see her father.”

“Yes!”

At the King’s command, the members of the Royal Legion lined up in an orderly fashion.

Not long after they started walking, they arrived at the lowest level of the dungeon, The 18th Floor.

Only Sodlan was imprisoned here.

Not only were his hands and feet bound by thick iron chains, but he hadn’t eaten a single bite of food to this day.

His face was bruised and swollen as if he had been beaten, and his expression was haggard.

His eyes looked no different from those of a beggar on the street.

“Father!”

Zhu Qiu rushed over excitedly, wanting to hug him through the iron bars, but she ultimately stopped herself.

“Sword Saint, as you can see, your father is living quite well. Hurry up and make your choice.”

“You call this living well?”

Zhu Qiu was furious, her eyes seemingly spitting fire.

“What else could it be?”

The King had a look of indifference.

“HOLY SWORD! GE YI!”

“Release my father immediately!”

Zhu Qiu summoned the Holy Sword and held it directly against the King’s neck.

Anger surged in her heart; nothing was more important than family.

The King was frightened and hurriedly took a few steps back, his previous arrogance vanishing instantly.

“Release him quickly! Didn’t you hear her?”

The King ordered his subordinates to open the cage.

“Yes!”

As the cage opened, Zhu Qiu disregarded any status issues and directly slashed through the iron chains, taking Sodlan onto her back.

“If any of you try to stop me, don’t expect to survive!”

This was the most assertive Zhu Qiu had been since her return.

The King was truly terrified and quickly moved out of the way.

He only breathed a sigh of relief once he watched Zhu Qiu leave step by step.

He decided not to provoke the Sword Saint too much next time; if she truly went mad, his life might be at risk.

According to the Sword Saint’s way of doing things, after experiencing such a major event, she would likely leave the Human Race voluntarily.

Even if she didn’t leave, she would have no face to stay and would eventually depart.

The two tasks were finally completed.

‘Dinksway, I hope you keep your promise. I have done everything you asked of me.’

—

On the other side, Dinksway had already arrived at the entrance of Sodlan’s house.

It turned out that to verify the suspicions in his heart, he had added a temporary task for the King to stall for time before the Sword Saint and the King met.

He himself was going to the Sword Saint’s home to search for crucial evidence of the Dragon Race’s existence.

“Let me see exactly what kind of creature is hidden in the Sword Saint’s home!”