Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1347: Chapter 1345: Fallen Guest Empire (4)

The plan was indeed meticulously laid out.

In the next room, Fu Qian wasn’t able to observe Principal Glenn’s expression in detail, but he understood Marianne’s intentions quite well.

It was clear that this guide had an important role besides leading them to find someone; she also served as a control group.

By forcing Glenn’s reaction to her tactics in front of Esther, it made it difficult for the latter to ignore.

Even such a person couldn’t explain it, and this scene would become an insoluble reality for her.

Esther would have to accept the other possibility she provided.

This thought flashed through Fu Qian’s mind in an instant, and the process of reaching a conclusion was more natural than nature itself.

He had done similar things himself quite a lot.

And it seemed like Marianne’s plan was working quite well.

…

“At times, I can indeed recall some vague fragments.”

Staring at Glenn for a long time, until this usually authoritative figure inadvertently avoided her gaze, Esther finally spoke again.

“Various magical and evil things, but there were also stars protecting ordinary people…”

“Where did you live there?”

“The orphanage, a tall, ominous old building.”

Esther answered almost instantly this time.

“Were there any people there who made you feel warm recently?”

Exchanging a glance with a companion, Marianne seemed quite satisfied with this answer.

“…Yes, I don’t remember her face, she seemed like a visitor… not someone from the orphanage…”

Broken and fragmented, Esther sounded as if her memory was gradually recovering.

“She didn’t want us to call her name, but rather a special title, but I—”

“Lady Raven.”

Marianne offered a small helping hand, giving a name.

“Yes! Lady Raven, how do you know?”

Esther was obviously excited.

“Because she immediately knew what you were going through, which is why I’m here.”

Apparently satisfied with her reaction, Marianne’s words were laced with a smile.

“Welcome ashore.”

…

“So I indeed was nine years and five months old, living in the orphanage and under the protection of the stars? Then what are these before me? And those killings…”

In prolonged silence, Esther’s breathing became rapid, then returned to calm.

“Esther…”

In response to her reaction, Glenn’s voice sounded quite complex.

“Of course, it is the water that seeks to drown you. In fact, we have been submerged for a long time… But the fortunate thing is, one day we still managed to peek out and take a glimpse, instead of drowning completely…”

And from Marianne’s recount, it was evident she seemed to have the same experience.

“Do not fear, next, we will help you completely escape this nightmare.”

…

Midst the nightmare?

It could be discerned that the exchange next door had deeply affected Esther.

Meanwhile, Fu Qian, who did not conceal his eavesdropping, also felt he had gained a lot.

The place Esther mentioned, protected by the stars, in every sense was where he had come from.

And Marianne comparing her to someone drowning, lucky to raise her head and see the truth, was too reminiscent of Leytin’s countless nightmare victims.

Only, it seemed most victims, like Esther, could not realize they were trapped in a nightmare, even defining the world of Stars as the nightmare instead.

Kinda like some things he’d done, for example persuading Amila during late-night conversations.

This task had quite a bit of black humor flair.

…

A nightmare in progress, possibly untouched by the Bloodline Clan or The Sect…

Evaluating his analysis, Fu Qian once again elevated the value of this task.

“I understand… so after that, I can also become like you?”

The gratifying part was, the prisoner next door showed an acceptance speed far surpassing ordinary people, wasting no time.

“Great, I knew you were extraordinary.”

Marianne did not hold back her praise.

“That’s right, as long as you don’t resist awakening, knowing which side is real, you’ll soon receive your share of the gift.”

“You might even be stronger than us, because you are special.”

“How could that be…”

Esther listened, finding it somewhat unbelievable.

“I am just passing on Lady Raven’s evaluation, you can ask her yourself then.”

“…And we are leaving now?”

Quickly setting aside doubts, Esther nodded and already stood up.

“No, it’s us, you still need to stay here.”

However, Marianne gestured for her not to rush.

“Our purpose today was not to take you away, but to ‘rescue’ you, from the prison of your consciousness.”

“Unlike what Principal Glenn thought, forcibly taking you away is not hard, but that’s very likely to provoke its violent reaction, instead putting you in danger.”

“It?”

Esther didn’t conceal her confusion.

“Naturally, the nightmare. It will not allow us to leave easily.”

“A nightmare is alive?”

Esther’s puzzlement sounded deeper.

“Of course it’s alive. It refuses to let anyone leave, and anything within it can be its tentacles and tools, any…”

Facing the new member of the faction, Marianne’s tone was unprecedentedly serious, ensuring the other would not harbor any disdain.

“In conclusion, what you need to do is continue to stay here, calmly awaiting the arrival of the gift, at which time leaving here will become very easy and natural.”

“And we will take you to Lady Raven.”

“I understand… but what about him?”

Esther earnestly agreed, but then immediately looked at Glenn, asking her question.

“He heard everything, how could I possibly hide here?”

“I…”

Under successive shocks, the latter was evidently dealing with a severe crumbling of worldview, even unable to muster a promise of self-rescue.

“Don’t worry, he will soon forget what he heard.”

Marianne’s posture did not change, pointing to the suddenly pale Glenn, she gestured.

“Medication calculated? Proceed.”

“Very precise, preparation complete.”

The teammate who had been watching her performance casually replied, the next moment gripping Glenn’s neck and exhaling a mass of green phosphorescent mist.

The latter immediately collapsed limp.

“He will take a short nap, upon awakening, he won’t remember anything from this duration, the rest will be left to us.”

Marianne casually introduced to Esther.

“…Then why didn’t you just knock him down earlier?”

While comprehending, the latter also seemed a bit puzzled.

“Without his reaction, would you have accepted it so quickly?”

Marianne smilingly countered.

“Rest assured, we will eliminate any element that puts you in danger.”

“Like, besides Principal Glenn, that eavesdropper next door will forget even more thoroughly.”