MTLNOVEL Chapter 259
Chapter 64: Under the Nightfall
The White Feather Winged Lady simply mentioned the weight of each pouch briefly without even opening them, then smiled and nodded.
“I trust that Lady Philena wouldn’t falsify things over such a trivial amount, so please take your items. I have many other matters to attend to, so I won’t keep you three. Thank you for your patronage~”
With a meaningful glance at Miss Vilyric, who hadn’t said much, Hilda clapped her hands, and the girl named Duo Duo politely pushed the door open and entered.
“Please follow me; the teleportation circle is ready.”
“Then, we take our leave, Lady Hilda.”
After giving a farewell gesture to the smiling white-haired lady, Philena followed Vilyric as they stepped into the teleportation circle in the same room.
Once the sound of their footsteps faded away, Hilda turned and pressed a hidden button in an inconspicuous spot, causing the wall adjoining the next room to part. A masked White Feather girl slowly walked in.
It was the auctioneer, Xiao Mo, who had stood on the stage earlier.
These two rooms were actually connected.
“As you can see, those are the ones who purchased the wordless book.”
Hilda said this while still wearing her seemingly everlasting gentle smile.
“Well, have you discovered anything?”
Facing one of the legendary【Four Wings】, Xiao Mo didn’t show any reverence, instead looking at Hilda as if they were equals.
“No, don’t forget, Philena Trelop is the Envoy Group Leader of the United Kingdom. If anyone seems off, it’s probably just Miss Vilyric and that obviously accomplice, Miss Xiao Guang. I can’t gauge either of them at all.”
Xiao Mo sighed.
“But the compass isn’t reacting at all… Is it just a coincidence? I really don’t know how to report back to His Majesty.”
“So, what exactly is that book?”
Xiao Mo sighed again, her cheerful demeanor on stage now seeming like a facade.
“How would I know? His Majesty didn’t tell me; he only instructed me on what to do. By the way, how are things going on your side?”
Hilda’s smile suddenly faded a bit, and a hint of sorrow flickered in her beautiful eyes.
“It’s not looking too optimistic. I plan to go see it in person tomorrow; we cannot afford to lose this place, no matter what…”
“Well, both I and His Majesty trust your abilities, so we’ll leave it to you.”
“Don’t put it like that; it makes me feel pressured, haha.”
The two beautiful White Feather Winged Ladies laughed simultaneously, but the shadows of their respective concerns and worries remained deep in their eyes… refusing to dissipate.
…
On the other side, Vilyric and the others returned to the surface of the【Qinxiang Residence】via the teleportation circle.
The front desk was still attended by the White Feather shop girl, but she seemed to be tidying up, preparing to close for the night.
After a brief greeting, without further delays, the three stepped back onto the streets of Sprys City.
It was now nearly eleven at night, and the once bustling market during the day now had very few residents out and about. In the deep, silent night, only a few buildings along the way still leaked soft glows.
Vilyric held her pet’s little hand while they walked side by side, casually speaking to pass the time.
“Miss Philena, you seem quite familiar with that Lady Hilda. Did you interact before?”
“Hmm?”
The short-haired girl wearing a wide-brimmed hat ahead paused for a moment, seemingly thinking before nodding.
“Alright, since it’s Miss Vilyric, I don’t mind telling you this, but please don’t spread it around.”
The three continued chatting as they walked.
“It’s not me who has a deep connection with Lady Hilda, but our Trelop family’s ancestor, Lady Edith Meikailande, whom I mentioned to you earlier.”
“In fact, Lady Edith is still alive and living in the Kingdom of Courage. About three hundred years ago, a significant event occurred in the capital, and at that time, the young and incognito Lady Hilda happened to pass through and got caught up in it, where she met Lady Edith’s ancestor during a battle.”
“Lady Edith’s ancestor had no strong prejudices against other races, and both their temperaments matched well; they quickly established a good friendship. After that incident, Lady Hilda returned to the Kingdom of Azure but would occasionally visit the Kingdom of Courage to meet with Lady Edith’s ancestor.”
“Of course, due to her sensitive identity, Lady Edith’s ancestor asked our Trelop family for help, and that’s how I got to know Lady Hilda. She even gave me a lot of guidance in various areas during my early years.”
“Oh, I see…”
Although Vilyric said so, she felt that the royal family probably knew about this affair, but out of respect for Lady Edith, they turned a blind eye. Perhaps Liliya considered similar reasons when she appointed Philena as the Envoy Group Leader visiting the Kingdom of Azure.
“By the way, it seems that Lady Hilda pays extra attention to you. She rarely shows such interest in anyone. Do you have any idea why, Miss Vilyric?”
“Well…”
It should be because of Leila and Renée, right?
Gazing at the somewhat androgynous and handsome profile of the Envoy Group Leader, Vilyric pondered for a moment.
Philena had already revealed a lot of secrets that ordinary people wouldn’t easily know. And as Liliya’s confidante, though serious, she didn’t seem rigid, making her trustworthy.
“Alright, the truth is…”
At this moment, the Priestess began to tell her about Leila and Renée being Winged People, the rare and powerful White Feather Winged ones, and included how Hilda had noticed this and their vague negotiations.
Since they had already reached the Kingdom of Azure, Vilyric wasn’t planning to hide their identities any longer.
However, she didn’t go into too much detail, only mentioning that she had found the two of them by chance and brought them back, without mentioning the possible ancestral phenomenon involved.
“I see.”
As expected, after hearing the explanation, Philena frowned slightly but showed no significant surprise or disgust, indicating she didn’t have excessive prejudices against other races.
It should be this way; otherwise, Liliya wouldn’t have sent her as an envoy to the Kingdom of Azure.
“The number of White Feather Winged People is scarce, especially since most are female, making reproduction even more difficult. The proportion of pure-blooded White Feathers within the entire Winged People community has been steadily declining year by year, leading to the importance each one has for their kin.”
“However, how could underage White Feather Winged People be secretly captured and flee abroad? What is the 【Free Wings】 up to that such things can happen?”
“Well… who knows?”
The Priestess shrugged dismissively.
Philena didn’t dwell too much on this topic, turning around with great seriousness to ask a question.
“Since we’re on this topic… Miss Vilyric and Miss Xiao Guang, may I ask, you two shouldn’t be human, right?”
“…?”
Philena’s tone, while inquiring, sounded more like stating a confirmed fact.
Of course, given their various displayed supernatural abilities, their heroic act of defeating the 【Southern Disaster】, the Queen’s suggestive warnings, and Vilyric’s indifference to various races, it was all too out of the ordinary.
Any one of these aspects could be achievable by humans, but combined, they had completely surpassed the limitations of beings similar to humans, at least in Philena’s understanding of what “human” could reach.
“Is it really that important whether or not I’m human? How laughable that ants would feel arrogant due to their weakness.”
After making such a declaration, the blonde girl turned her head away coldly, no longer speaking, while the Priestess simply shook her head in resignation without hesitation.
“I’m not human, and Xiao Guang isn’t either.”
Though she had once been human and sometimes reminisced about her simple yet fulfilling life, Vilyric never turned away from it or felt lost due to her new identity and life.
Just like Little Dragon Daughter said, does it truly matter if one is human?
“Is it…?”
A shallow smile appeared on her lips, which for Philena, could be considered quite a sincere expression.
“I understand now. Thank you for your trust.”
As they talked, the three of them had already arrived at the embassy’s doorstep.
Philena extended her left hand to the black-haired girl.
“Miss Vilyric, albeit a bit late, I look forward to your guidance from now on.”
The Priestess was slightly taken aback but then smiled knowingly and took the slender, warm hand of the other party.
“Alright, looking forward to it.”