Chapter 376
Chapter 376
Shawn was just slightly puzzled.
They had already been trapped in the Stone Forest for three days and three nights. Today was the fourth.
Leon and Magnus both looked perfectly composed, but Shawn just couldn’t stay that calm,
Going without food was still bearable, but the water the soldiers brought had long run out. Everyone had gone without water for two days. If they didn’t break free soon, thirst would pick them off one by one.
Jessica said, “Haven’t you almost reached the exit? Just give Leon another half a day, and he’ll surely lead you out.”
Leon’s eyes sparkled as he gazed at Jessica, a playful glint flickering within them. “You really trust me that much?”
Jessica picked up a twig and sketched a rough map of the Stone Forest on the ground. “It’s not about trust. I’ve just analyzed and assessed your
capabilities.”
Jessica said, “Judging by your trail, you entered the Stone Forest from the west entrance but emerged at the south exit. This means you didn’t take a
straight path. You must have changed courses somewhere along the way.
“But the outer edges of the Stone Forest were shrouded in thick mist, with visibility limited to just a few steps ahead. So someone must have guided you
around that turn.
“I noticed every soldier was holding a cloth strip. Someone must have ordered it to keep the men from getting separated.
“Although this guy doesn’t understand the Mystic Trigram Tactical Formation, he still managed to carefully make his way through the Stone Forest, relying on his sharp perception.”
Jessica looked at Shawn and said, “If I’m not mistaken, you originally planned to keep going, but someone highly capable in your group sensed you were being watched. So you hid and waited for the right moment, didn’t you?”
“Exactly! That remarkable person is none other than Prince Leon!” Shawn exclaimed, nearly clapping his hands in admiration.
Shawn thought in amazement, ‘Ms. Yates wasn’t even there, yet she describes everything perfectly as if she’s seen it with her own eyes! Every detail is spot on! Prince Leon is truly remarkable, and Ms. Yates is just as amazing!‘
Even Shawn was struck with awe. He was utterly prostrate in admiration!
Magnus said nothing, but his gaze at Jessica was filled with undisguised admiration. ‘Perhaps only a woman like her will be a worthy match for Prince
Leon.‘
Jessica said, “Honestly, this Mystic Trigram Tactical Formation is truly formidable. Most who don’t understand it will surely perish within. For Prince Leon to gradually find his way out is no small feat.”
No sooner had Jessica finished her praise than her tone shifted abruptly. “But how could the ever–clever and cautious Prince Leon land himself in such a predicament? Is he just that foolish, or is it sheer arrogance?”
Shawn’s face flushed with embarrassment. He never expected Jessica to give Leon a backhanded compliment, practically calling him stupid.
But the worst part was the reason behind all this./.
Shawn kept his head down, silently chewing his meat, not daring to say a word.
Leon gave a calm smile. “I’m only human. Everyone makes mistakes. Jessica, are you saying I’m being stupid?”
Jessica pressed her lips together, her eyes clouding slightly. “I just can’t believe the Prince Leon I know could ever be so foolish.”
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Chapter 376
“It’s… it’s my fault.” Shawn murmured, his head hanging low, voice barely audible. “I… I saw the assassin, and… and got led into the Stone Fores.). even… even brought a dozen men with me…”
He stole a furtive glance at Leon.
Leon’s face gave nothing away, but Shawn was a bundle of nerves inside. ‘This is all my fault. A moment’s folly nearly doomed all of them,
Jessica asked, raising an eyebrow, “So you weren’t together at that time?”
A flicker of amusement, imperceptible to others, flashed through Leon’s eyes as he gazed at her fair face. He said softly, “What is it you really want to say
my
dear Jessica? Why not just come out with it?”
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