Stop Hypnotizing Me, Antagonist Princess!

Chapter 474: Chapter 257: Journey’s End (12,000 Words)

"A Fourth Rank Demon Clan?" Xiya frowned slightly. Although a Fourth Rank Demon Clan is extremely formidable, it is not invincible to him.

Hillena in the mirror remained motionless, only slightly adjusting her sword stance.

The runes on the Holy Sword lit up one by one, flickering with sacred silver light under the bloody moonlight. Her platinum eyelashes drooped slightly, and the corner of her mouth revealed a cold smile familiar to Xiya.

"It’s about to begin..."

Xiya unconsciously clenched his fists, concentrating on the scene in the mirror.

Hillena’s swordsmanship had reached its pinnacle, even earning the admiration of the Royal Chief Great Sword Master.

Especially her unique fighting style, which always seemed to inspire Xiya.

The golden-haired knight in the mirror leapt lightly like a Moonlight Elf, with the Holy Sword tracing a brilliant trajectory in the air, fiercely clashing with the Demon Knight’s giant axe shrouded in red mist.

But soon, Xiya sensed something amiss—the intensity of this battle was entirely disproportionate.

"Strange..."

Xiya frowned deeply.

With Hillena’s strength, dealing with this level of Demon Clan should have been effortless, yet the battle before him was exceptionally challenging. Several times the giant axe shrouded in red mist nearly struck her vital spots. Xiya felt that Hillena’s current strength was only equivalent to a Third Rank Transcendent at most.

Was Hillena injured?

Xiya gradually noticed some clues; the injury wasn’t hard to comprehend, but he was curious why Hillena didn’t flee, as she was clearly at a disadvantage, with the situation growing increasingly dire.

As the Great Imperial Princess of Saint Laurent Empire, Hillena must be carrying precious Holy Light Talisman and High Rank Sealed Objects to help her escape danger at any moment.

The fight in the mirror intensified, and the Demon Knight’s giant axe suddenly broke through her defense, leaving a bone-deep wound on Hillena’s arm.

Blood dripped down her silver-white armor.

This made Xiya’s brows tighten instantly, having never seen Hillena so severely injured in combat.

Yet despite this, she merely teleported tens of meters away, stubbornly standing her ground without retreat.

In those beautiful eyes, Xiya saw an unwavering determination he had never witnessed before.

"Why is she doing this?"

Xiya felt unable to comprehend.

In his impression, Hillena was anything but stubborn, and in a completely imbalanced battle like this, she would never insist on a direct confrontation.

Yet the reality was Hillena now displayed a stance showing she would rather die than retreat.

This resolute demeanor sparked an idea in Xiya’s mind that he didn’t want to believe.

Could it be that Hillena was protecting someone?

Xiya frowned deeply.

But what exactly was she protecting?

In the carriage, Xiya was alone, muttering to himself, his voice hoarse with tension.

As far as he knew, Hillena had set out with the Grave Digger Team under her command to the Helimus Mausoleum this time.

Although Xiya knew Hillena treated her subordinates well, he didn’t believe she would sacrifice her life for them.

So, what could possibly be worth Hillena risking her life to protect?

A moment later, Xiya suddenly realized: "It must be the mysterious treasure of Helimus Mausoleum, Hillena’s purpose this time is to fully conquer Helimus Mausoleum and unravel the mysterious rules within!"

Thinking of this made Xiya’s heart tighten even more.

Hillena in the mirror was already riddled with wounds, yet she stood firm like an insurmountable wall, blocking the Demon Knight.

With every sword strike, she displayed a fearless attitude, as if silently proclaiming: To proceed, you’ll have to step over my corpse.

At this critical moment, Hillena in the mirror suddenly sighed softly.

Xiya’s pupils contracted sharply as he saw Hillena remove a crystal pendant from her chest that emitted a haunting blue glow.

This was also the handiwork of Divine Ancestor Xiya, crafted by his own hands as a High Rank Sealed Object, containing a trace of Divine Power granted by Divine Ancestor Xiya.

"She actually..."

Xiya’s throat moved slightly.

This Guardian Pendant was the token he gave to Hillena as a sign of their bond, which she usually wore close to her heart with great care, yet she now intended to use it against the Demon Knight.

Xiya’s heart surged with complex emotions, feeling both heartache and relief.

But upon further thought, at least this token could protect her in times of crisis, offering Xiya a bit of comfort.

"According to Divine Ancestor, although this pendant contains less than one ten-thousandth of his power, it is enough to slay this Fourth Rank Demon Knight."

Xiya muttered to himself.

At the same time, Hillena in the mirror had begun channeling Extraordinary Power into the pendant, with her golden hair drenched in sweat and clinging to her pale cheeks.

Xiya knew well that this pendant was originally a defensive High Rank Sealed Object that would automatically block a fatal blow when Hillena faced life-threatening danger.

Yet Hillena now intended to actively invoke the power within this High Rank Sealed Object, which meant she would have to endure the painful backlash of Divine Power—a soul-burning sensation far more unbearable than physical pain.

Finally, at the moment the Demon Knight attacked again, the pendant in Hillena’s hand burst forth with dazzling starlight, a beam of Power of Stars piercing through the sky, annihilating the Demon Knight along with his mount into ashes!