Chapter 347: New Goal

Chapter 347: A New Objective

With the source of the curse eradicated by Levi.

The dream bubbles eroded by the curse gradually returned to their original state.

Alice successfully suppressed the curse, slowly reclaiming control over the dreamscape.

The nightmare curse, having lost its source, was like water without a spring.

It was only a matter of time before Alice completely cleared it away.

Not long after, a figure appeared before Levi.

The figure's appearance was identical to Alice lying in the wooden cabin.

Alice looked at Levi and said, "Thank you."

Levi nodded, "You're welcome."

Alice glanced at the dissipating black mist in the distance and said, "I still need some time to fully clear the curse here. Please go out and tell them so they don't worry."

Levi replied, "Mm, alright."

Alice stared at Levi, "I didn't expect you to be that Lord's disciple."

Levi asked curiously, "What did my master do before? Why do you all respect him so much? His strength seems about equal to the City Lord's."

Alice looked at Levi somewhat surprised.

"Didn't your master talk about past events with you?"

Levi shook his head and said, "No."

Alice smiled, "Then I cannot overstep my bounds. If you want to know, ask your master."

Seeing this, Levi understood she wouldn't tell him.

So he did not continue to press the issue.

The more he learned, the more he discovered astonishing secrets hidden behind Toresta's identity.

Levi also had a vague guess in his heart.

He bid farewell to Alice and left the dreamscape world.

Inside the small wooden cabin of the Peach Blossom Realm.

Levi slowly opened his eyes.

Evelyn, who had been watching Levi's movements closely, noticed him waking up immediately.

She hurriedly asked, "How is it?"

Levi sat up and said easily, "It's resolved. Alice is clearing the remaining curses; she will wake up in a while."

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Bella looked at Levi, admiration showing in her eyes.

"I didn't expect you to have such abilities. Is the high person Alice said we were waiting for you?"

Levi smiled, "Perhaps."

He did not explain much further.

Kristiman, seeing hope for Alice's awakening, said with a smile, "Everyone has traveled for so long, aren't you hungry?"

"Come eat quickly. I prepared food for everyone."

"These are specialties within the Peach Blossom Realm. This peach is delicious, sweeter and juicier than those outside."

"Try this. It's roasted meat from an edible part of the Poison Scorpion Beast. The taste is quite excellent."

Everyone relaxed, chatting while eating, waiting for Alice to awaken.

During the conversation, Kristiman and Bella also learned of the drastic changes in the outside world.

They were full of curiosity about the newly established Northern Xuan Kingdom.

Bella held a large skewer of roasted meat, took a huge bite, and juice flowed down the corner of her mouth.

After chewing a few times, she spoke loudly, "When the City Lord returns, we must retake Flower City and teach that guy Kira a lesson!"

"If he hadn't ambushed the City Lord, how could he possibly be a match for the City Lord?"

Bella held nothing but disdain for Kira.

Although she had once fallen to Kira's hands, he used underhanded means.

Kristiman nodded, agreeing, "That's right. We must definitely teach Kira a good lesson."

He had also suffered losses at Kira's hands.

Evelyn said, "Kira colluded secretly with the Black Cultists to scheme against the City Lord. This violates the Empire's laws. As long as we expose what he has done, even if we don't act, Kira won't be able to remain the City Lord of Flower City."

She preferred to borrow external forces to achieve this. She did not want to clash head-on with Kira directly.

Now, they were at a disadvantage.

Although supported by the Northern Xuan Kingdom, their overall strength was still far inferior to Kira's.

During these years of Alice's disappearance, all factions within Flower City had been unified by Kira.

Only a small minority following Evelyn still insisted on supporting Alice.

These people were not living well either.

If not for Evelyn's title as the Hundred Flowers Retinue, and Kira wanting to obtain the power of the Hundred Flowers God...

These people would have been eliminated by Kira long ago.

To show others inside Flower City, Kira could not openly move against Evelyn and the others, facing many restrictions.

Therefore, Evelyn and the others could remain safely within Flower City.

Should Kira throw caution to the wind and completely abandon the power of the Hundred Flowers God...

If he went all out, he could easily crush Evelyn and the others.

That is why Evelyn wanted to borrow external forces to deal with Kira.

Levi took a bite of the peach and said, "To use the collaboration with the Black Cultists aspect to deal with Kira, first we must produce conclusive evidence."

"Do you have evidence?" Levi asked.

Evelyn, Bella, and Kristiman exchanged glances and all shook their heads.

Speaking of human witnesses, there is one; Alice is the witness.

But the problem is, what she says does not count as valid testimony.

Ironclad evidence is needed to firmly establish Kira's collusion with the Black Cultists.

At this moment, Alice walked out from the wooden cabin.

She said, "There is evidence. The Black Cultist who attacked me back then is still alive, and he should be right beside Kira."

"As long as we find that person, Kira's collusion with the Black Cultists will be undeniable proof."

Evelyn, Bella, and Christiman rose hastily upon seeing her.

"My Lord Mayor."

Alice waved a hand dismissively and said, "Be seated."

She moved beside Li Wei and took her seat.

Lilith cast her a glance and resumed her meal.

As for their gluttonous nature, Lilith and Lilia had remained steadfast.

Never once altered.

Christiman produced a washed peach and offered it to Alice.

"City Lord, have a peach."

Alice accepted the fruit. "Mm, thank you."

The bond between the City Lord of Flying Flower City and the Consorts of Hundred Flowers resembled friendship rather than servitude.

Li Wei glanced at Alice, then turned his gaze to the roasted poison scorpion meat before him.

He asked, "Do you know who that individual was?"

Alice shook her head. "No, for when he ambushed me initially, his identity was concealed quite well."

"However, I did wound him; the power of the Goddess of Hundred Flowers had invaded his frame, lingering within his body ever since."

"He must have been seeking the Goddess of Hundred Flowers constantly, wishing to purge that power from within himself."

"I see." Li Wei nodded in sudden realization.

It seemed Kira's pursuit of the Goddess was not merely driven by greed for her power, but likely compelled by demands from the Black Cultists.

Alice spoke, "Once I return to Flying Flower City, I shall be able to sense the location of that power."

Li Wei swept his eyes across the group, finally resting them upon the bonfire before them.

"In that case, we are left with but one question: how do we depart from this place?"

He raised his head to look at Bella and Christiman.

They were the ones most familiar with such matters.

(End of Chapter)