Clink!
Chen Yu's hands trembled as he smoothed down his suit.
She was taken?
How was that possible?
According to his thoughts, the City Lord's Mansion wouldn't do this. It was the same logic: if they wanted to arrest her, they would have done so long ago.
Why would they wait until now?
"Are you sure Roni was taken by people from the City Lord's Mansion?" Chen Yu asked, closing his wristband projection. His eyes were serious. "Could it have been someone else?"
"Ah..."
Suddenly, Hei Dou, who was full of panic, looked confused.
Clearly, he wasn't sure.
"Where is the Little Demon now?" Chen Yu frowned, then heard a faint whisper from outside, "Still thinking of me? I thought you wouldn't even remember me."
As he spoke, the Little Demon, dressed in a black long dress, walked in from outside.
She was holding two fried mushrooms.
"Try some?"
"I bought them from the food street. 50 copper coins. They're cheap and quite tasty."
Seeing the Little Demon appear, Chen Yu's heart relaxed considerably. The fact that she could be here meant the situation wasn't serious, otherwise, she wouldn't appear so relaxed.
He took the fried mushroom, took a bite, and raised his eyebrows.
"What's going on?"
"Actually, it's not as exaggerated as Hei Dou said. When we were shopping, Roni met an acquaintance. The two of them whispered some things next to each other. I didn't pay close attention. After that, she left with that person, telling me to notify you not to worry," the Little Demon said while eating the fried mushroom.
Seeing Chen Yu's expression still solemn, the Little Demon raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Why the long face? Roni said she met an acquaintance and told you not to worry, so what are you still bothered about? It's normal to meet an old friend in a foreign land and have a chat."
"The trouble is with this acquaintance," Chen Yu said.
Those who could associate with Roni Elton were all wealthy and influential figures in the caves. And it was precisely these people who were the most dangerous to Roni at the moment.
He understood this clearly, but the Little Demon and the others might not.
"Who did she go with, people from the City Lord's Mansion?" Chen Yu frowned and asked, "What was their attitude towards Roni when they left?"
"Their attitude was very good."
The Little Demon took a bite of the fried mushroom and blinked.
"They were laughing and talking, and it looked like they had a very unusual relationship. Moreover... I'm telling you, Chen Yu, I feel like that guy has some feelings for Roni, and Roni seems to have some feelings for him too. Your rival!"
"Stop saying useless things," Chen Yu said speechlessly.
He had no interest in Roni's private life. Whether those two were in love or childhood sweethearts had nothing to do with him.
What was important to him was the alliance with the Elton family.
Fu Hua Elton had entrusted Roni to him, and he was responsible for Roni's safety until the end.
"That's right, you're not short on these things. You still have a princess from the Mermaid Kingdom waiting for you," the Little Demon said with a smile. "She gave you the White Dragon Jade Pendant, and anyone who knows, knows."
If it were any other time, Chen Yu might have exchanged a few jokes with the Little Demon.
However, the situation was urgent.
He didn't respond to the Little Demon, forcing the conversation back to the main topic.
"Is it really the City Lord's Mansion?"
"It seems so."
The Little Demon shrugged noncommittally.
"But even if it is, what then? Can you just charge into the City Lord's Mansion and snatch Roni back? It's not that I'm disloyal, but I'm not participating in this, and I advise you not to do it either! This is the main city of the kingdom, and the City Lord's Mansion is full of capable people. You won't be able to get in."
"That's what's bothering me!"
Chen Yu sat down on the chair. "What was Roni thinking? I warned her so many times to be careful of the City Lord's Mansion, how could she leave with someone from the City Lord's Mansion? It's my fault too, I shouldn't have let you two go out. I should have kept you tied by my side."
If Chen Yu had been involved from the beginning, he would have responded according to different situations.
But now, Roni had gone with someone from the City Lord's Mansion.
Wasn't this reckless?
The City Lord's Mansion!
It was heavily guarded.
The guards outside were all Golden Realm, and there were likely countless experts within the mansion.
How could he force his way in?
Let alone him traveling light, even if he had brought a few Divine Generals with him, it would be difficult for those in the Black Obsidian Realm to enter the main city's City Lord's Mansion.
No matter how incompetent the Tatu Kingdom was, its main city should be respected.
Ding—
Suddenly, Roni's video invitation flickered on Chen Yu's wristband. Seeing this invitation, Chen Yu quickly accepted the video call. He saw Roni sitting in a luxurious living room.
"Hi, can you see me?"
In the video, Roni smiled and waved. Chen Yu frowned.
"Where are you?"
"I'm at the City Lord's Mansion," Roni said with a smile. "I just met my friend in the city, and I want to tell him about our current situation. Maybe he can help us. Don't worry about me. I'll be back to find you soon, and then we might be able to go directly to the royal capital."
"Don't, please don't!"
Hearing Roni's words, Chen Yu's heart sank.
"Ancestor, I implore you not to say anything reckless. Just treat this visit to the City Lord's Mansion as a meeting with an old friend, have a chat, and then come back directly, understand?"
"Then can't we be in constant fear?"
"After you tell him, will this matter cease to exist? Will it be erased?" Chen Yu said seriously. "Once something happens, its traces cannot be erased. Instead, it will... Ah, I can't explain it clearly at the moment. Listen to me, okay? Didn't your father also tell you to listen to me?"
"He is truly a very good friend of mine."
Roni was still arguing, and Chen Yu clenched his fists, suppressing the anxiety in his heart.
"Listen to me!"
Roni in the projection seemed to sense the solemnity in Chen Yu's expression. She bit her lip, looking very unwilling, but she still nodded.
"Okay, I won't say anything reckless."
"Roni, the tea and snacks are ready, please try them." Suddenly, a voice reached Chen Yu's ears. Roni in the video pursed her lips. "He's calling me. I'll find a chance to leave the City Lord's Mansion. Don't worry."
The video call ended.
Chen Yu leaned back in his chair, his face filled with unspeakable fatigue.
"Isn't this good? It's clear that Roni is not in a bad situation, and she also promised you that she wouldn't say anything reckless. Why are you still looking so glum?" the Little Demon asked, biting the fried mushroom.
"Sigh!"
Unexpectedly, all he got in response was a long sigh.
"Prepare to rescue Roni."
As he spoke, Chen Yu opened Fu Hua Elton's chat window again and sent a message.
"Lend me some people to save your daughter."