I too am a lord.

Bayou had not anticipated encountering free individuals here, which suggested they possess some knowledge of this place.

Her delicate pale fingers emerged from the sleeve of her cloak as she removed it, allowing her silvery hair to cascade down, leaving the three men in a stouper.

When they beheld her casual attire, they finally confirmed her identity as a lord.

It was only then that they noticed by you have been carrying someone on her back.

Thank you for saving me, fair lady.

But if you are indeed a lord, how did you come to be here? One of the women exasperated by the men s inability to speak in the presence of beauty took the initiative to ask.

The revelation that the figure before them was a lord allowed the group to lower their guard.

I to have found myself here by a twist of fate.

You mentioned that lord should not appear in this place.

What does that mean? By you inquired.

Her curiosity peaked.

Alas, fair lady, you are indeed unfortunate.

You should hastily change your status to that of a free individual and conceal yourself, lamented a bearded man, evidently injured, as he seemed to mourn by you's precarious fate.

At this juncture, the now relaxed group began to tend to their wounds.

The woman who had remained silent unexpectedly revealed her healing magic.

As she commenced treating the injuries of the three men, Bayou's face was a glow with joy, and she no longer lingered on the previous dilemma, stepping forward with determination.

Miss, could you possibly assist my friend? Dear lady, what are you saying? You saved our lives.

That is no trivial matter.

I shall forego my own treatment for the moment and tend to your friend first.

The burly man immediately yielded his position to Bayou, who then carried Sun Sha Sha to stand before the woman, gently laying her down upon the ground.

As Bayu passed by the imposing figure, he could not help but inhale deeply.

Ah, such a delightful fragrance.

Chapter 253.

Journey to the human city.

What injuries has your friend sustained? I can't discern any signs at all, inquired the woman as she lowered her gaze to examine Son Shia Sha, turning to Bayou for answers.

After a moment of contemplation, Bayou decided against revealing that the injuries were inflicted by an angel.

For one must always remain wary of others.

I am uncertain, but it seems to be a wound of the soul.

By you replied, Upon hearing this, the woman refrained from further inquiries.

As it was her first encounter with a spiritual injury and she was unsure of its treatability.

As life energy surged from her hands, she began to heal.

Sun Sha Sha observing the situation, Bayou estimated that they would have to wait a while longer.

Bayou then turned to another woman.

Could you elaborate on the circumstances here? The more detailed, the better.

The woman was perplexed as to how such a formidable lord could have survived thus far while remaining oblivious to the local situation.

But she resolved to recount the tale.

This area is under the dominion of angels and paladins.

Here interracial conflicts are nearly non-existent.

Any that do arise are swiftly quelled by the angels and paladins.

As for us lords, our existence is intolerable to them.

They would not even spare the free folk.

They seek to eradicate all lords without exception.

Thus, we lords have no choice but to forsake our titles and become free folk, embarking on a life of evasion.

Should we be discovered, it would spell doom.

Furthermore, being easterners, we find it impossible to integrate with the indigenous human populace.

All non-western races are subjected to the tribunals's interrogations, which we cannot endure, nor can we enter the city.

We are relegated to living as savages outside its walls.

With a look of bewilderment, the woman continued, "At this point, we merely hope for a meal with whether we will see the sun rise again remaining in uncertainty.

" Bayou fell into silence.

The worst case scenario had indeed come a pass.

Based on the information gathered, it seemed highly probable that this was no longer Marshall State.

The complexity of forces in Marshall State, rife with formidable powers, made it impossible for even the angels to unify it.

No wonder there were so many paladins and angels present yet not a single lord in sight.

They had all been exterminated.

Which larger state is this? Bayou inquired again.

Ah, this is Andy Saint state where the angels and paladins have their headquarters.

The woman replied, her expression one of confusion as if this were common knowledge.

Ah, I see.

This complicates matters significantly.

If I cannot locate a lord, how shall I return to the city of the undead? It became clear why son Yuba and others, despite being insconced deep within such a vast and hidden desert, had also come under attack.

It was evident that the angels were purging the lords.

Suddenly, Sun Sha Sha, lying supine, coughed up a copious amount of blood, immediately drawing Bayou<unk>s attention.

Turning back, Bayou noticed that Sun Xiao Xiao<unk>'s complexion had grown even more pallet.

Her life force now exceedingly faint.

"What has transpired?" Bayou rushed over to investigate.

"I am unsure," the woman replied, her face a mask of innocence.

I examined her body and found no wounds.

"I have no idea where the injury lies.

" She cast a fearful glance at Bayou, anxious that Bayou might blame her for exacerbating the situation.

Bayou fell into silence, refraining from uttering a word.

She understood that this was not the fault of her companion, but rather the mischief of the angelic holy light.

The wounds of the soul could not be healed by ordinary life magic.

What should I do? Son Xiao<unk>s life hung by a thread, and returning to the city of the dead had become a pressing dilemma.

Damn it.

A thunderous roar suddenly echoed through the forest.

It was the companion of the magical tigers they had encountered earlier.

The five were instantly thrown into disarray.

For the treatment given to Sun Shia Sha had left the two men in a weakened state, their combat prowess greatly diminished.

A colossal orange magical tiger towering at 3 m emerged silently from a woods.

Upon seeing this beast, the only thought that filled the minds of the five was the hopelessness of victory.

Yet Bayou felt no fear.

It was merely a pseudo king level cub.

She slowly lifted her delicate hand and clenched it tightly, causing the magical tiger to freeze momentarily, its expression shifting to one of panic.

Its limbs were encased in ice, rendering it incapable of breaking free, and it finally realized it had encountered a formidable opponent.

At this moment, Bayou remained lost in thought, disregarding the frightened tiger and the astonished five.

The current lord, if still alive, was likely hiding in a very secretive location, and the chances of her finding them were slim, but not impossible.

Have you encountered any other free individuals or lords? Bayou inquired, glancing back at the five.

They all shook their heads.

Prior to their class change, they had not formed an alliance.

Their meeting was merely a result of chance.

They had some understanding of their surroundings, but it was limited.

The woman who had spoken with Bayou earlier seemed to have an epiphany given her immense strength.

How could she possibly be unaware of the situation in the holy state of Andy? The only plausible explanation was that she was not a lord of Andy, but hailing from another continent.

This lady, you by you anticipated her thoughts and interjected, do not dwell on that.

I'm trapped here as well.

If I had a solution, would I be inquiring of you? Disappointment flickered across the woman's face as her hope of escaping the holy state of Andy with Bayou dwindled.

Are there any cities nearby? Bayou's sudden question sparked a glimmer of realization in the woman.

I remember now the only entity in the holy state of Andy that remains unaffected is the mage association.

They have a branch here located within a human empire.