"Even though it’s a life-or-death moment, my Demon Envoys are incredibly considerate; I bet they’ve already devised a strategy for their leader."
Shami looked at the two girls.
"So, how about we discuss it?"
Lureya and Lina exchanged glances, their eyelashes fluttering awkwardly.
Although they were worried about Shami all along, they somehow felt that such matters should be left to her, as if they hadn’t really thought of a solution...
It felt like the sudden moment in class when the teacher calls you to stand up and answer a question.
The Tablet Spirit raised a small hand thoughtfully, pinching its chin.
"Give me a moment, I’ll refine the strategy details."
The Heroic Maiden quickly nodded.
In the quiet room, the two girls fell into deep thought.
After a while, the blonde girl was the first to break the silence.
"I have a plan that can ensure everyone’s safety."
"We just need to leave this place of trouble quickly before Saili discovers the true identity of the Demon King. I will return to the Elf Forest, Lina will resume her journey as a Hero, and as for Shami, just spread a rumor outside that you suddenly fell off a cliff and had a tragic accident. Most people probably won’t really look into the life or death of a villager. By then, Shami can live a secluded life elsewhere."
The Elf Maiden tilted her small face slightly, everything she said seemed reasonable.
"In short, it’s to escape, right, Lureya!"
The white-haired girl sensed something amiss.
"Don’t underestimate running away, Lina, it’s quite a profound skill!"
"Besides, since I’ve already fallen into corruption, it might seem a bit strange to walk the Hero’s path again."
"The fact that you’re able to acknowledge your ’corruption’ so casually, Lina, shows you have the ability to play dual roles perfectly..."
The Heroic Maiden tucked her hands between her closed thighs, her cheeks blushing.
Shami nodded in agreement.
Lureya felt a sense of pride. At critical moments, you still have to rely on her.
"However, I want to make some adjustments."
Shami corrected with a serious expression:
"We won’t escape. This village is currently the place I know best, and it’s also where the Slime’s main base is rooted. The Old Tree Spirit has just taken root here, and suddenly starting a wandering life might not be wise. Moreover, the power of the Magical Girl is unknown, and we have Lina on our side, so there’s no need to reach that last resort."
"You just rejected everything I suggested!"
The blonde girl fell onto the bed in frustration.
"It wasn’t a particularly good suggestion anyway! You’re always advocating for an escape, aren’t you, you escape fanatic!"
The white-haired girl sat up.
"Since we’re not escaping, we could face off against Saili directly! In terms of numbers, we have the advantage; both Lureya and I have strong combat abilities."
The Tablet Spirit paused in its frustration, becoming more composed, nodding in agreement.
"Pretty much, considering it’s one of the main forces of the demon clan."
"Besides, you could say we’re in the shadows, while Saili is in the open. If we find the right opportunity, Shami and Lureya could buy me some time. Maybe I can unleash the most powerful sword technique and try to defeat Saili."
The Elf Maiden tilted her head curiously.
"How powerful is the most powerful sword technique..."
"Well... it’s the full version of the move I used against the Demon King during the slay mission. My teacher says it should be the strongest technique in Sword Way. Although it couldn’t hurt the Demon King, so I’m not sure what went wrong..."
The white-haired girl murmured, knitting her brows in confusion.
Shami’s eyes widened.
So the move that took down a third of Luwaka’s health was just an incomplete version! The full version could potentially erase the Magical Girl’s data from this world entirely?!
"If Saili loses, we will certainly have won! Then we won’t need to worry about identity exposure at all."
Shami nodded approvingly at the white-haired girl.
Lina smiled happily, her eyes pleading for praise.
"However, I want to make some adjustments."
Shami showed a thoughtful expression.
"We won’t engage in a direct battle with the Magical Girl. If we recklessly kill a Magical Girl from Fata, it might leave a bunch of unknown repercussions. If the opponent is some Saintess of Fata, things could get complicated. First, we need to find out the opponent’s identity before taking action."
"Furthermore, even though we’ve collaborated once, the opponent is still a Mage who hasn’t shown their most powerful magic during our cooperation. The depth of their power remains a mystery."
The Demon King was uncharacteristically cautious in this regard.
"Shami, you’ve been denying us this whole time. You say you want to hear our strategies, but you’re just looking for an opportunity to humiliate us... Is this the Demon King’s way of suppressing subordinates who might outsmart them... This kind of willful behavior won’t lead you far, such a pity for the demon clan’s foundation, oh my~"
The Elf Maiden slightly raised her small head, looking at the light in the room, sighing passionately like an old minister, despondent over a foolish ruler ignoring loyal advice.
"Since when did you care more about the demon clan’s matters than I do, Lureya...?"
"And besides, when we actually face off with the Magical Girl, are you two sure you can go all out against the Magical Girl?"