Chapter 3247: The Taken-In Unicorn

"Do you need to find a temporary place for her to live? Miss."

The young white-haired girl reminded her softly, and the Great Witch of the Sun's eyes lit up, finally finding her advantage:

"Then leave it to me. Let Stella and the others take care of it for now. I'll discuss it with my grandfather; we can let it live in the Snow Mountain Hall for the time being. There's usually no one else there, and the place is quite spacious.

We Fatu people also respect unicorns, these sacred exotic creatures. Although Stella and the others haven't learned unicorn-rearing techniques, I can find some books in the Council and have them learn immediately."

The sickly pure white holy beast offered no opinion, still hoping Xia De would give it another apple.

"Then let it stay in Kyle-Todd Town for now. I will find a person with the talent for unicorn language as soon as possible. Miss Winstone, before confirming its connection to the demon, please do not tell the Council about it for the time being."

"No problem."

Miss Artist nodded and reached out to touch the small beast, thinking to herself that if this unicorn was truly "unowned," then Claire had hit the jackpot this time.

"Let's go, let's return to town first. Elder Vilda, Elder Uller, and Elder Sorin were injured, and my grandfather, who wasn't originally participating in tonight's operation, is still on the mountain dealing with the pollution caused by the explosion of the demon's remains."

Claire Reinhardt looked up at the holy mountain of her ancestral home through the cedar forest:

"After the Angel-level relic, an Evil Spirit and a unicorn have actually appeared. But why would there be an Ancient Evil Spirit on this island?"

"I'm more concerned about whether it will flee this island because its identity was exposed? It was clearly scared away by us tonight. If it hides now, it should be hard to find again, right?"

Flora considered the reality, but Xia De shook his head:

"Rest assured, it won't leave."

"Why?"

"I know it; it is the Demon of Weapons—Black Hand Tifron. It has a combative nature. After being repelled by us this time, it won't be satisfied until it turns around and defeats us. It is still on this island, waiting for the right opportunity to challenge us."

"Mr. Watson, how do you know it so well?"

The white-haired girl asked curiously in a low voice, and Xia De looked at the three ladies:

"Didn't I say I came to this island to track an enemy?"

"Yes... hmm?"

"That's right, it's this demon. Its appearance tonight and its relationship with that sword were indeed beyond my expectations, but since it was willing to appear, it has saved me a lot of trouble."

Xia De looked ahead at the cedar forest:

"I've actually been worried that I was looking in the wrong place."

"You... hunting demons?"

The 11th-tier Great Witch of the Sun looked at him with great concern, but Miss Owl on the other side was very confident:

"Claire, don't worry. He is an expert at dealing with demons. Since I've known him, I've heard many stories about him hunting demons before. I think this story will definitely be just as exciting. It's a pity I can't stay here forever. After reporting the situation to the Speaker at the Council, I have to return to Willendale."

She asked her colleague with a smile:

"Claire, you have to take good care of our friend. I'm already 12th-tier, and you said a year ago that you were about to advance, so why are you still 11th-tier now? Having advanced to 12th-tier, I have basically overcome my soul problems and am even looking for the path to the 13th-tier."

The Great Witch of the Sun was quite embarrassed. In the last two years, the girls in the Council had advanced very rapidly, and instead, she, who originally had outstanding talent, had gradually become a witch below the average level:

"I probably lack some luck."

"But I bet your luck is about to come."

Flora affectionately held Miss Reinhardt's hand, her eyes winking playfully at Xia De.

The witch's followers scattered in the surrounding forest soon gathered around the unicorn, and the girls were quite excited about the unicorn's appearance.

The group returned toward the town, but to prevent the unicorn from appearing in town and disturbing the residents, Miss Reinhardt went to town first to call for people after approaching Kyle-Todd Town. By the time she returned with two old priests, the Great Witch of Death had disappeared, and instead, a beautiful round-faced owl was standing on Xia De's shoulder.

Flora had no interest in meeting Miss Reinhardt's clansmen, so she followed Xia De in the form of an owl, watching the Fatu people settle the unicorn in the Snow Mountain Hall.

Not long after, Elder Harald also returned, but the matters on the snow mountain were not over. He only handed over the remaining tasks to Elder Ursa, who had gone to take over, because he was still injured:

"Fortunately, the injuries of Vilda and the other two aren't serious. Otherwise, if there were no candidates to preside over the All-Souls Festival, I really wouldn't know who else to ask for help."

Because Xia De had ridden a unicorn at the end of the battle with the demon, Elder Harald didn't ask where the unicorn came from, only assuming it was Xia De's own mount.

Five trustworthy girls from the town were selected, and they would specifically take care of it in the Snow Mountain Hall together with the witch's followers. The unicorn's "room" was temporarily arranged in the small nest the witches had originally prepared for the chocobos. Now it seemed the chocobos in the woodlands didn't need to come over immediately.

After the unicorn fell into a deep sleep, Xia De talked to Elder Harald for a few more words. Originally, no one knew it was a demon, but after the demon's right hand self-destructed, the Church immediately captured the power attribute unique to Ancient Evil Spirits.

The old man wearing a bull-horned hat stood with Xia De on the top of the castle of the Snow Mountain Hall, smoking his pipe in distress and looking at the galaxy above the island:

"I originally thought that we only needed to solve the magic sword matter before the All-Souls Festival, but now such a dangerous thing has emerged. It's really hard to imagine, as if fate is playing a joke on us."

"But since the problem has appeared, we must solve it. After the Church learns about the Ancient Evil Spirit, they will definitely take targeted actions. Don't forget that tonight can actually be considered our victory; the demon was repelled and fled. In the short term, it probably won't appear easily, but will hide from us instead."

Xia De comforted him and reached out to touch the owl on his shoulder. In fact, he knew very well that the demon would definitely not hide away just like that. After all, the more complex the antagonist on the stage of fate, the more interesting the story.

Miss Stella Larsen, the white-haired girl, was quite excited about the unicorn's appearance, or rather, all the girls were very excited. When Xia De said goodbye to Miss Reinhardt, although it was late at night, they were still discussing whether the unicorn preferred carrots or apples. But according to Xia De's understanding of little Liana, the unicorn's diet should be about the same as little Mia's.

Fruits and desserts were their favorites, and they didn't like eating fish. This adult unicorn was on the thinner side, so it could be supplemented a bit in the near future. But after Emilia came to check the situation, there would be no need to worry about these things. After all, the small elf with pointed ears was very good at using limited supplies to make unicorns overweight.

He didn't stay any longer. After news came from the mountain that the 【Sun Emblem】 had decided to patrol the mountain to search for the demon tonight, Xia De said goodbye to the elder and Miss Reinhardt. The unicorn was quite reluctant to let Xia De leave, and it was only after he left another crate of apples that it reluctantly said goodbye to him.

After leaving the town, Flora transformed back into a unicorn and carried Xia De all the way to the top of the Fatu-Monst Snow Mountain. During the journey, they did indeed spot the Church's mountain patrol team from afar, but the two did not approach them.

Below the ridge of the side peak of the snow mountain, Xia De used the key "borrowed" from Sylvia to open the ruin area, and then sent Flora back to Willendale City through the teleportation portal room in the tower.

Of course, when parting, although Miss Owl was shy, she still took the initiative to give Xia De a farewell kiss:

"Tonight's candlelight dinner was quite nice, it's just a pity it was interrupted halfway through."

Her golden eyes sparkled as she looked at Xia De in front of the portal:

"However, after I report the situation here, the Speaker will probably come here herself. She is worried about Claire. Miss Isabella might inform us of the specific date she will come here, but it's also possible she will come suddenly like me. So, you must be careful, Xia De."

"I will be careful to avoid Miss Isabella. Then Flora, good night, and please say hello to Miss Bell for me."

"You two have an appointment to play cards, right?"

Miss Artist asked with a smile and kissed him again before reluctantly passing through the portal to return to the southern capital—Sylvia had adjusted it in advance, otherwise, under normal circumstances, this portal could not be used at will.

Xia De then threw the crystal shoe and returned home. Just as he said in the evening, there was no one at home tonight. And when the cat left at home ran down the stairs to welcome Xia De, its little nose sniffed, and then it immediately "Meowed~".

It had, of course, smelled the scent of the injured little unicorn and was unhappy.

The time was already approaching ten o'clock in the evening, but Xia De still went out with the unhappy cat. The "City of Steam" in the deep night had also quieted down. A few dog barks came from afar, not knowing if it was stray dogs fighting for food in the trash alley.

However, although it was late at night, it was still easy to find a rental carriage in a place like St. Deran Square. Xia De hoped the carriage driver wouldn't suspect the reason for him going out so late. And when Dr. Schneider, who was already preparing to rest, received Xia De in the clinic's reception room, he pointed his right index finger forward and guessed the purpose of Xia De's visit:

"Did you see that demon tonight?"

"Yes, about an hour ago. That guy had a fight with a 13th-tier Shushi of the 【Sun Church】 and me, and it thinks I'm a hunter."

Xia De took off his coat and threw it on the back of the sofa, then sat down on the sofa. The doctor prepared to find the clinic's maid to help prepare tea.

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