Demi-human Girls Completion Manual Chapter 1609 - 101: Which Side

"Hmm, I expected this when I saw you..." Keken smiled briefly, then added, "Everyone knows about the conflict between Mr. Fisher Benavides and the Royal College, as well as your teacher-student relationship with Great Mage Laczette. I mean, Queen Elizabeth is certainly aware of it too."

"I know, I’ve disappeared for four and a half years without appearing, and after appearing, haven’t gone to Nali to find her. She must have blamed me..."

Fisher smiled regretfully, looked at Keken, and said,

"But regardless of the situation, I am Mr. Helson’s disciple, I must return and personally attend his funeral."

"...It might not be that simple, Mr. Fisher."

Keken touched his fingers together, hesitated for a moment, and then pointed northward,

"A few days ago, roughly a few months ago, one of the sea’s renowned Four Great Pirates, the Iceberg Queen was ambushed by the Black Chief, leading to her ship’s sinking. After that, she and her crew were forced to leave the sea and enter the Northern Realm, seeking the help of the Frost Snow Phoenix Tree, including Princess Isabella. After Queen Elizabeth learned of this, she sent an envoy to the Northern Realm to bring Princess Isabella back, as for the result..."

Black Chief, is that the pirate who collaborated with Alagina?

Speaking of which, he previously invited Alagina to search the Storm Sea together, and now Nali even has factories in the Holy Land producing Cardinals. Coupled with the Black Chief’s betrayal of Alagina, his connection with Nali is obvious.

Listening to Keken, Fisher frowned first.

In his heart, he is certainly worried about Alagina’s situation. He knows that the ship was the only refuge for Alagina and her crew, and now they are in a situation of shipwreck and exile, which makes him inevitably worried.

Until he heard that she had gone to the Frost Snow Phoenix Tree, only then did Fisher feel a bit relieved, but then came the inevitable guilt of meeting Valentina and Alagina.

"...Alagina must have refused."

"Indeed, I almost forgot that your relationship with the Iceberg Queen is also quite unique. But it’s not just that, Queen Elizabeth certainly understands that Princess Isabella won’t return so easily. After all, it’s clear to everyone that Princess Isabella herself doesn’t want to return to Nali, so the envoy’s message is more of a threat than a negotiation."

"...Something’s wrong."

"You noticed it too?"

Keken smiled slightly, watching Fisher contemplate and tapping the table, then analyzed,

"If Valentina indeed emerges, given the presence of Phoenix, which sweeps across the entire Northern realm’s belief, it would surely cause panic in the Northern Countries. At the very least, its name would certainly be widely spread. Elizabeth, far in Nali, couldn’t possibly be unaware. Even if Elizabeth is unfamiliar with the legendary Phoenix’s strength and abilities, she wouldn’t rashly threaten the Wutong Tree...unless, she is confident that the Wutong Tree is no match for Nali."

"Yes, and that is giving Baline Clan Leader some concerns. Nali outwardly appears to be a rising star of the Western Continent, but few can see the driving force behind it, nor can they guess what cards Queen Elizabeth holds. I just need to remind you that the newly awakened Lord Phoenix is not exactly benevolent. It’s said that in reply to Queen Elizabeth’s letter, she may have, possibly, perhaps, mentioned a bit about you."

"..."

Fisher paused even with his finger tapping the table,

"Mentioned me? And Elizabeth?"

"Yes, probably, anyway, that’s what Baline Clan Leader said. Yet that Phoenix wouldn’t go too far... I think."

"..."

Why does it feel like this journey to Nali suddenly seems dangerous?

He suddenly fell silent, rubbed his temples, appearing somewhat headache-ridden.

It’s not out of fear of Elizabeth, because he had decided to resolve things between her and himself long before leaving the current time and traversing back to the past.

It’s just that there are only five days until Helson’s funeral, and Elizabeth will personally attend the funeral. Even with just some imagination, one can guess she would have something planned against Fisher at the funeral. Fisher just doesn’t want his teacher’s funeral to become a venue for resolving past grievances between the two of them.

At least wait until the funeral is over.

"You work for those Slimes, don’t you? Given their penetration into society beyond the Northern realm, do they know nothing about Nali, about Elizabeth’s secrets?"

"Regretfully, no. Over the past few years, whether in the South Continent or the Western Continent, the Slimes hidden within have been quietly executed. I can say my understanding of Nali is limited to the general populace, only sensing its overall prosperity, but I don’t know what supports Queen Elizabeth’s self-confidence."

Keken spread his hands and shook his head, but then he suddenly remembered something and added to Fisher,

"However, I do know a little secret about this ’Human Alliance’ from the South Continent. All the forces here are actually hired, not Nali’s native army, and come from small countries on the Western Continent’s eastern coast with severe population loss. You can see that initially, Queen Elizabeth didn’t have much hope for this force, otherwise, she wouldn’t appoint General Barbatos so arbitrarily, a complete unknown. It’s hard to say what Queen Elizabeth’s real purpose is, but it’s best to be cautious."