Girl Hero: Revenge on Goblins!-Chapter 317: D113. The Judgement of the Fifteenth Year

The intense sound of pages flipping disappeared, and the Snow Woman blinked, dispersing the frost blossoms as she cast her gaze upon the Hero.

"What the Hero will do next—"

1. Go see Grandpa!

2. Woke up

3. What happened!?

4.1

5.2

6.3

7. Decided on the time for confinement♛

8. Began interrogation

9. Began lecturing

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(7)=7

"You can’t be acting like this."

The Hero, with emerald eyes close to a cerulean hue, stared seriously and solemnly at the pitch-black water ball, resembling a stern and impartial chief justice.

"Not only did you invade someone’s mind without permission, attempting to spy on their thoughts and knowledge; when discovered, you were so furious that you tried to assault the victim..."

She raised her fingers one by one, clearly and definitively listing the charges against the Knowledge Hunter, leaving the Snow Woman beside her in a daze.

’Wait, what just happened?’

She realized that it seemed like an entity similar to an Elemental Life had attacked the Hero for some reason, but she was clueless about the whole situation.

By the time she came to her senses, the Hero had already completed the spells, directly imprisoning that Elemental Life.

’Thoughts, knowledge... this description... a Knowledge Hunter? Fantasy Species!?’

The Snow Woman’s eyes widened, appearing somewhat incredulous.

At this moment, still engrossed in the process of judgment against the offender, the Hero completely ignored the Snow Woman and the bewildered Gleaming Scale Serpent above her head, and continued.

"So, I sentence you to confinement for [] days."

"[Confinement Time (Illegal Entry D10, Attempted Voyeurism D10, Actual Assault 2D10)]"

4d10=d10(10)+d10(6)+d10(9)+d10(5)=30

"In conclusion, you are to serve a one-month confinement and commit to never offending again."

The Hero solemnly delivered the judgment.

"Does the suspect have any objections?"

"[Hero activates skill: Intimidation (Tiger Kiss Emerald Eye)(LV46-37=9)]"

2d100+30+9=d100(19)+d100(19)+30+9=77

"[Knowledge Hunter’s Objection]"

D100=d100(41)=41

The calm surface of the water ball rippled slightly, emitting an almost inaudible sound of pages turning.

Excessive self-defense... emergency escape... Elementary Life Countermeasures Act... Rare Magic Creatures Protection Act... Enforcement Certification System...

The novice Knowledge Hunter flipped through weighty legal documents, trying to overturn this ludicrous and foolish private tribunal.

"Hmm?"

But in the next instant, the Hero’s pupils slightly contracted, releasing a fierce and sinister aura like that of a wild beast.

The ripples on the water ball’s surface instantly calmed down.

After a long pause, a small bubble slowly rose from the center of the water ball, reluctantly yet inevitably floating to the surface.

"Very good." The consensus reached in a way incomprehensible to the observing Snow Woman, the Hero nodded in satisfaction.

She withdrew her hands, causing the massive water ball to rapidly evaporate and shrink. Then, the snake-shaped hairpin on her cheek slightly lifted its head, revealing the Gleaming Scale Serpent’s glistening demon core on the Hero’s shoulder. Light scale after light scale, resembling frozen crystals, appeared around the shrinking water ball, adhering to it.

Soon, a crystal ball no larger than an adult’s fist, patterned with scales, appeared in the Hero’s palm. Slightly larger than her hand, it shimmered with dark water waves within.

"As a rational Knowledge Life, the Knowledge Hunter will abide by its commitment, making no resistance within the 30+3 days and cooperating with the Hero in certain interrogations."

"[Hero’s Hollow will last [] hours (=8 will fly away)]"

D5+3=d5(2)+3=5

"Is it over?"

Watching this scene, the Snow Woman, not knowing how to react, heard a whisper from the Sergeant behind her.

Her eyebrows twitched slightly as she turned around, finally managing to gently push open the carriage window.

The two Chocobos responsible for pulling the cart had long gone, running somewhere out of instinct. The Snow Woman glanced around and noticed soldiers surrounding the carriage in layers, standing firm.

In the distance, travelers stopped and stared in surprise, some boldly watching while others quickly turned to run, fearful of getting caught up in the chaos.

The Sergeant stood in the forefront, holding a spare Long Blade.

In response to the Sergeant’s question, the Snow Woman shook her head with a wry smile.

Indeed, given the scent of the Hero’s Curse activating and the magical disturbance it caused, it was impossible for these powerful individuals not to detect the Legendary Magic that the Knowledge Hunter failed to activate.

That was a spell on par with the level of magic the Sergeant used to slash open the heavens. Had the Knowledge Hunter succeeded, this area would have been easily devastated, and it wasn’t impossible for the Border City to be affected as well.

The status of a Fantasy Species far exceeded ordinary imagination; even an adventurer with countless dangerous experiences might not encounter one... even if encountered, survival to tell the tale wasn’t guaranteed, but...

The Snow Woman gazed at the crystal ball in the Hero’s hand, and the Sergeant seemed to notice her gaze, following her line of sight.

Understanding what had happened, he allowed his lips to twitch, displaying a wry smile similar to the Snow Woman’s.

In short——

"[Hero’s Luck (greater than Hollow value, honestly return to the Border)]"

D10=d10(3)=3

"[Sergeant’s Preparedness (effective if Hero attempts to flee)]"

2d10=d10(8)+d10(9)=17

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

"We’ve arrived."

Looking at the grand and open city gates ahead, even the Sergeant displayed a relieved smile.

"[Hero’s Attempts to Flee]"

D17=d17(11)=11

Too long.

Looking at the city gates, all the soldiers and the Cruising bishop couldn’t help but feel this sense of relief.

The road from the outpost outside the city to the Border City was smooth and wide, without any magic creatures obstructing the way; it was supposed to be a comfortable and fast journey.

But in the past few hours, they discovered for the first time how surprisingly lengthy this journey was, leaving even the battle-hardened soldiers a bit dizzy.

The Cruising bishop quietly opened the car window, seeing the Snow Woman inside covering the Hero’s ears, locking eyes with her clear emerald eyes, seemingly playing a "you don’t move, I don’t move" game.

The slight change in lighting inside the carriage caused the Hero to turn her eyes slightly, prompting the Cruising bishop to quickly close the window gently.

If he had delayed even one more second, the Hero would have been drawn by the outside commotion and would have darted out of the carriage the next second—and then—

No one knew what she might do.

This sequence of events had repeated eleven times in the recent short span of time.

And in the previous zero of the eleventh attempt, the Hero didn’t run out of the carriage but instead captured a Fantasy Species-level Concept Life inside, with the bright crystal ball still peacefully resting by her seat.

The Cruising bishop’s lips twitched, finding it hard to believe even at this moment.

Rumor had it that the Hero signed a contract with the White Snake on the Snow Mountain under similarly muddled circumstances, and fortunately, due to size issues, the lingering effects of the Highland event, and the transportation of the Martial Princess’s relics to the Ancient Hero’s Sword Tomb, that White Snake nearing maturity did not follow along.

Otherwise...perhaps the Sergeant wouldn’t just be hesitating outside the city gates now, but would’ve opted to camp outside the city directly.

However, camping outside also carried considerable risks; who knew if the Hero might find another Fantasy Species somewhere?

The Cruising bishop, watching the paused Sergeant, also realized what was happening and cracked a wry smile.

A young girl trying to escape under the army’s encirclement...seemed like it could be a heartwarming little story, but no one present who had experienced it could truly find it amusing.

Considering that the young girl’s power approached Third Ascension, with the ability to transform into a Phoenix and a Fantasy Species-level Elemental Spirit assisting, while wielding a Sealing Ball capable of releasing Legendary Magic,

Even if the Gleaming Scale Serpent was sensible, it remained the Hero’s Familiar. If the Hero genuinely intended to escape, it would aid rather than impede.

All considered, it was like an extremely expensive bomb growing wings and flying everywhere, and quite rapidly at that, yet it couldn’t be destroyed, easily imprisoned, or approached roughly...

If not for the Sergeant’s presence, the Cruising bishop genuinely doubted whether they could have stopped the Hero so many times on their own.

And given their status, entering the city wouldn’t require checks or queues; the orderly military column would enclose the Chocobo carriage in the center, preparing to enter the city.

The Corrupted Phoenix was dead, and the lockdown of the Border City was lifted, with a certain amount of foot traffic already at the city gates.

Even to the border citizens who were somewhat accustomed to the comings and goings of the military, this scene was astonishing, especially for those who recognized the Sergeant leading the group.

"Who’s the big shot from the military in the center?"

"Oh my, isn’t that Ghost Warrior leading?"

"Could it be Lord Count?"

"Lord Count’s carriage isn’t of that specification."

"Is it the little Princess?"

The crowd exchanged curious whispers, making the Sergeant’s expression a bit complex.

He turned back to glance at the central Chocobo carriage, then looked again at the city gates ahead, hesitant to give the order.

Due to the game of wits and courage throughout the journey, it wasn’t until they reached the gates and heard the discussions of the crowd that he belatedly realized what the carriage contained.

’Fantasy Species Elemental Life, two.’

’Legendary Life, Phoenix...one.’

’If uncontrollable, capable of directly blasting half the capital.’

’Is it truly safe to bring them into the city?’

"[Next stop—]"

1. Military camp♛

2. Count Mansion

D2=d2(1)=1

"...We head to the military camp first; all units, move out."

After much consideration, the Sergeant finally made a decision.

The convoy resumed its progress, heading toward the military camp located not far from the city walls.

"[About temporary measures for the Hero Curse—]"

1. Temporarily assigning someone to follow

2. Holding a discussion meeting again

3. Consulting with the Church for a ceremony

4. Inquiring with the Knowledge Hunter

5. Magic Pattern Marking

6. Candy and snacks

7.1

8.2

9. Send someone to invite Grandpa♛

10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(9)=9

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