“Not a single elf will agree to this. The risk is simply too great for us. No one knows what is hidden under this mountain, what would happen if it were moved, or what kind of consequences it would cause. Not a single elf can bear it,” Sephirena said.

Forget elves; no one in this world could bear the consequences.

Liana’s brow furrowed slightly. Was she being outplayed?

But Liana herself wasn’t entirely sure if the holy sword was truly under this mountain. If she rashly destroyed it, she would definitely be hunted by every living being in the world.

“Your Highness Liana, are you certain it is here?” Sephirena asked.

“Er...” Liana began to doubt herself.

“Your Highness Liana, perhaps it is precisely because of the holy sword’s presence that this mountain is able to seal the demon race, is it not?” Sephirena said. “But now, the demons have reappeared. If the holy sword is truly inside, we will have to take corresponding measures.”

“I haven’t mistaken the location, but I’m not sure if the holy sword is here right now. I can guarantee, however, that this place is where I found the holy sword in the illusion,” Liana said with absolute certainty.

“I understand.” Sephirena placed her hand on the stone wall and closed her eyes to feel it.

“Sephirena, you’re not thinking of moving this mountain right now, are you?” Liana said, a little worried.

After all, the Sephirena of ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) the past would have really done something like that.

“I did have such a thought, but doing so would cause quite a bit of trouble. Besides, we are not yet fully prepared to deal with the demons. Destroying a place that seals them is an extremely dangerous thing to do,” Sephirena said.

That Sephirena is actually considering the consequences now. Not bad.

Liana also walked forward and touched the stone wall.

Liana felt the enhancement to her mana recovery speed vanish the moment she touched the wall.

It’s probably because of the demon seal; they cancel each other out, right?

“Can you feel anything?” Liana asked.

Sephirena shook her head. “I only feel a great sense of calm. Apart from that, I can’t feel anything at all. It’s as if this mountain is just a very ordinary mountain. What about you, Your Highness Liana?”

“I also...” Just as Liana was about to say she didn’t feel anything either, a tingling sensation, like a small electric shock, suddenly came from her fingertips, causing her to involuntarily retract her hand.

“What’s wrong, Your Highness Liana?”

“Is this mountain... leaking electricity?”

Liana’s words left Sephirena at a loss for what to say for a moment. What did she mean, leaking electricity?

“You didn’t feel a little shock? A tingling feeling? You didn’t?” Liana asked curiously. After all, she and Sephirena both had their hands on it. If it were a normal phenomenon, Sephirena should have felt it too.

But Sephirena shook her head. “From the beginning until now, I haven’t felt anything special. Could it be that the holy sword is calling out to you, Your Highness Liana?”

“This... could it be because I’m human?” Liana asked.

“That possibility isn’t out of the question, but it’s better to be careful. If the holy sword is really in there, then we have no other choice. Although this place seals the demon race, they are already showing signs of reawakening. We need the power of the holy sword,” Sephirena said.

“Mm,” Liana nodded.

She looked at her hand. Her fingers were a little red, proving that what had just happened was not her imagination.

“I’ll leave this matter to you.” After all, it was impossible for Liana to keep coming to this place, and her identity was a bit special. It would be troublesome if she aroused suspicion.

“Okay, I’ll keep an eye on it.”

The investigation into the holy sword had come to nothing, which left Liana feeling somewhat frustrated.

Moreover, the meeting between Princess Nimeris and Second Prince Oester also worried Liana. If the two of them stayed together, they might cook up some new schemes.

Liana had a bit of a headache now. Losing the original plot meant that she could no longer solve problems by following its trajectory.

Of course, Liana hadn’t been counting on solving these problems according to the original plot in the first place. That was unrealistic. After all, if things had really followed the original plot, she would have died in some unknown corner long ago.

“Things have gotten even more troublesome...” Liana rubbed her head.

She had originally thought she would be able to find the holy sword, which would have given her a bit more confidence.

“Your Highness Liana, you don’t need to worry about the holy sword,” Sephirena said suddenly.

“Why?”

“I have a bit of a clue,” Sephirena said. “Don’t worry, Your Highness Liana. I will definitely find a way to help you find the holy sword.”

“...Okay.” Although Liana didn’t know where Sephirena’s confidence came from, for now, she could only place her hopes on her. Hopefully, Sephirena could give her a pleasant surprise.

After chatting casually for a bit, Liana also started on the road back.

Compared to all these chaotic matters outside, Mephilia’s arms were still more comfortable...

Liana stood at the doorway, seeming to have thought of something. Her expression instantly became a bit strained. What was she about to face, and what was she supposed to say to Mephilia?

*Click!*

But Mephilia clearly had no intention of letting Liana think about anything. She threw the door open directly. “What’s wrong, Liana? Why are you just standing outside after coming back?”

“Er...”

“Come in, won’t you?” Mephilia grabbed Liana’s hand and forcefully pulled her inside.

“Wait...”

Mephilia shut the door directly. “Is there something you want to say?”

It had come to this. There was only one way out!

Liana performed a dogeza, kneeling before Mephilia. “I’m sorry!!!”1土下座 (dògēzuò): This is the Japanese word dogeza, used in Chinese. It refers to the act of kneeling directly on the ground and bowing to prostrate oneself, used to show a deep apology or to beg for a favor.

But this move had no effect on Mephilia now. “I must have emphasized it many times, haven’t I, Liana? The thing I hate most is how lightly you treat your own safety, always putting yourself in dangerous situations.”

“I’m sorry! I know, and I remember it very clearly. I don’t want you to hate me, either. But if it happened again, I would still do the same thing. I’m sorry!” Liana would not make excuses for her actions, nor did she regret what she had done.

“Liana...” Mephilia sat on the sofa and crossed her legs. Her bare, jade-like foot was placed conspicuously before Liana, her beautiful toes like a row of delicious lollipops.