Chapter 2410: Desperate Straits

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The Mermaid Queen was already prepared for the worst. If she really couldn't escape, she would definitely end her own life ahead of time; she had to destroy her face before she died. She had always really liked her face, but she also knew just how great a disaster it could bring. She didn’t want to implicate the entire Mermaid race either, which was why she had to destroy her face. For some reason, even though she was clearly really nervous, she now felt extremely calm. It seemed the hardest thing to bear in this world was actually the anticipation that preceded the final result. Once the outcome really happened, it would only bring relief. For some reason, in this moment of crisis, that figure she'd always dreamt of suddenly appeared in her mind. She couldn't help but laugh inwardly in self-mockery. Just what is with me? Even now, I'm still thinking of that person who doesn’t exist. And I actually had the nerve to laugh at that silly guard who loves to daydream. I’m not much better myself, am I? She wondered where that silly guard had run off to. He still had his little sister to save, so he would still be alive, right? She suddenly had a strange feeling. When she threatened that silly guard, his back seemed to have been a bit similar to that figure in his dreams. However, the moment that thought crossed her mind, her face heated up. What in the world am I thinking right now? How could the two of them be anything like each other? Mojard was looking at her with a strange expression. Has this woman gone mad? Even though things have already reached this extent, she still has a weird smile on her face from time to time! Does she still have other accomplices? He immediately spread out his divine sense when he thought of that, covering all of the Four Way Palace, but he didn’t notice anything strange. He sighed in relief. “Woman, your attitude before death is worthy of admiration. Someone who has this degree of bearing is definitely no ordinary person.” Mojard paused for a moment before giving her an amused look. “You excel in both water and music skills, and you even had that unique instrument. Could you be the Mermaid Queen?” The Mermaid Queen felt a weight in the pit her stomach, but there were no changes to her expression. She said, “I didn’t expect the famous Incestuous King to be so blind. The Mermaid Queen’s beauty is rumored to astonish the world, but I have such a vulgar face. How could someone like me be compared to the Mermaid Queen?” Praising herself really was humiliating. Even so, she had to conceal her identity right now and couldn't waste time worrying about that. Now that she had been deceived by that foolish guard once, however, her skill in deception seemed to have become much more natural. “Oh?” Mojard gave her a look. “Our visit was something confidential and known to only a few. If your respected self isn’t the Mermaid Queen, whom I just visited, how would you recognize me?” “I am the Peacock Princess’ subordinate and came to save her. Of course I know you,” the Mermaid Queen quickly said. “Just where did you hide the princess?” “The Peacock Princess?” Mojard laughed. “She is already completely loyal to me. You should just give up as well; I definitely won’t treat someone of your level unfairly.” “Absolutely not!” The Mermaid Queen naturally wouldn’t trust him. How could someone with the Peacock Princess’ character change sides so quickly? She suddenly remembered what the two monsters had said, as well as the traces of a formation that remained in the room. She asked gravely, “Just what kind of evil sorcery did you perform on her?” “It seems you already know quite a bit.” Mojard harrumphed. “Once you fall into my hands, you’ll naturally know as well.” With a wave of his hand, he gestured for his subordinates to advance. There were a lot of them present; if he fought personally and just had his subordinates watch, who would the leader really be here? Besides that, not only would sending out his subordinates weaken the enemy, he could also watch and familiarize himself with what she was capable of. He would thus know what to focus on when it was really time for him to interfere. The monsters knew their opponent could be that legendary extraordinary beauty, and were thus almost unable to hold themselves back. They immediately charged at her while shouting noisily. The Mermaid Queen’s expression changed. She reflexively played her instrument, but no sound runes attacked the monsters. She then remembered that Mojard had already used a silencing skill. Out of helplessness, she could only strengthen herself with some sound runes. Then, the harp suddenly opened up and turned into something that resembled a bow. She drew an invisible bowstring, and similarly invisible arrows fired out. Spurt! Spurt! Two monsters’ heads quickly exploded into blood before falling to the ground. Still, there were just too many present. The others continued screaming as they ran at her. The Mermaid Queen fired more arrows while avoiding their attacks with profound footwork to try to give herself more distance. Judging from the way she drew her bow and her stance as she evaded the attacks, Mojard had to admit that this woman was incredibly beautiful even while in this life and death junction. How could she have such an ordinary face? When he saw that his subordinates couldn't do anything to her and were only being kited everywhere, he said with a cold snort, “Only close quarters combat is permitted here.” The Mermaid Queen trembled. She discovered that her body had become much heavier, and that it was now much harder to maintain any distance from the monsters. What was more astonishing was that her bow had actually stopped working! It couldn't even fire half an arrow anymore. While she was feeling absent-minded, the monsters quickly flocked over and completely surrounded her. The Mermaid Queen’s expression became cold. The ends of her bow suddenly extended out and became extremely sharp. She brandished her bow like a melee weapon, instantly cutting through the body of the monster closest to her. The other monsters were shocked and furious. They screamed in a language that she couldn't understand and their eyes turned red. They rushed at her with great killing intent. Their weapons immediately closed off the most important positions around her. The Mermaid Queen actually admired the monsters’ way of fighting. It was no wonder they were so difficult to deal with. They didn’t really feel fear, and every single one of them charged ahead murderously. Her reaction was quick as well, however. She bent backward so far it was as if she'd snapped in half at the waist, avoiding most of the weapons by evading at an unbelievable angle. Then, with a kick, she blew away the two spears right in front of her and used the chance to dodge to one side. The monsters were a bit astonished at her incredible movements. However, they were natural killing machines and instantly reacted to what was going on. They immediately attacked again. The Mermaid Queen was unfazed. The longbow in her hands blocked the attacks coming from every direction. From time to time, it even reaped a few lives. Every single movement she made was just that graceful and alluring. Compared to the murderous monsters around her, it was almost as if she wasn’t fighting for her life, and was instead dancing. “Dance of the Moonlit Bow!” Mojard recognized that skill. He was now even more certain that she was the legendary number one beauty of the Ocean races, the Mermaid Queen. When he recalled the rumors related to this woman, he couldn't help but laugh. Once he restrained her, it would be much easier for him to do what he wanted to accomplish. He just happened to see an opening the Mermaid Queen exposed while avoiding an attack from those monsters. He leaped forth and sent a palm strike at her back. Just then, however, there was a shout. “Bad news, there’s a fire! A fire!”

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