Uh… I vaguely remember seeing her in the meeting room, so it must be her, no doubt.
At this moment, Ellie was not standing on the stage but hiding in the back below. Anyway, she wasn't her subordinate, so there was no need to queue up, and even less need to go on stage to give a speech. So! She woke up so early this morning, she might as well lean against the wall and doze off for a bit. After all, it looked like this old woman wouldn't finish talking anytime soon.
Hmm! Good night!
"Clementine! So you're here! Why didn't you call me?" Ellie was suddenly shaken awake by Bell.
"Ugh… is it over?" Ellie opened her eyes and saw that the old woman was still talking.
"It's not over yet! So… good night." Ellie ignored Bell, wanting to continue her nap, but was once again shaken awake by Bell.
"Clementine! Please wake up, why are you dozing off here?!" Bell shook Ellie awake again.
"Bell, you're so annoying! Do you think I want to be here?! It's all because that old hag is too long-winded. If we're going to depart, then depart quickly, stop dilly-dallying." Ellie said, highly displeased.
"Eh? Could it be that when Benice came to see you yesterday, she wanted you to go with the army?" Bell asked, very surprised.
"Otherwise, why would I be here?" Ellie was a bit annoyed. Although she really wanted to scold Bell, there were so many people nearby… so she held back. Hadn't she told Bell to investigate the movements of the Fire Extinguishing Scripture a few days ago, and also asked her many things about the Fire Extinguishing Scripture? Wasn't it obvious?
"But you didn't tell me you were going too!? Ugh… I haven't prepared anything, what should I do?" Bell looked distressed.
Prepare what? Are you saying you want to come along again, Bell? As soon as Ellie heard Bell say that, she immediately thought of this.
"This is going to war, it's not like going to the Dragon Kingdom last time. Your teleportation magic won't work this time, so you don't need to come along." Ellie said.
"No… I must stay by Clementine's side and take care of you!" Bell replied decisively, without hesitation.
"I don't need your care, you can stay here." Ellie originally wanted to tell Bell to stay here and gather information, but she was too mindful of the current situation. Who knew if anyone was eavesdropping on her conversation with Bell.
Although she still had plenty of anti-eavesdropping scrolls, using one in public would clearly tell others that her conversation with Bell was part of a nefarious scheme, wouldn't it?
"No, I must go with Clementine." Bell's voice grew louder, already drawing many people behind them to glance over.
"I said, this time we're going to war, and we're the attacking side. It's not like last time where you had city walls and gates to hide behind." Ellie said, very impatiently.
With Bell's combat ability, she was fine as a spy, but if she actually went to the battlefield, never mind whether she would be killed by those elves, if Ellie used one Explosion Magic, it was very likely to vaporize Bell along with the target.
"I understand Clementine is worried about my safety, but it's okay, I'll take care of myself. Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm first-rate at escaping and preserving my life." Bell said with great confidence.
Who the hell is worried about your safety?! I'm just afraid you'll get in the way if you come along! Don't misunderstand!
These words only needed to be shouted in Ellie's heart. If she actually said them out loud, that would be tsundere… Ellie would never be tsundere towards that scoundrel Bell. Forget it… since she wants to come along so much.
"Alright then! But you must remember, you take care of yourself… no matter what happens, just make sure to save your own life!" Ellie said, after all, Bell was still useful, she couldn't let her die in such a place.
"Clementine is indeed worried about my safety! You're really not honest, are you! Hmm! I understand, I'll be very careful." Bell said loudly.
"I'm not worried about you at all! I'm just annoyed that you'll get in the way! Don't misunderstand!" However, Ellie still couldn't hold back… she shouted it out, and her voice was a bit loud, causing the entire field to fall silent. Benice on the stage also stopped her rambling, looking at Ellie somewhat awkwardly.
"This time! With Clementine of the Black Scripture assisting us, we are bound to defeat those despicable and shameless traitors!" Benice on the stage reacted quickly, immediately bringing up Ellie.
However, she didn't mention her Extra Seat status, probably because she was afraid of involving Zesshi Zetsumei. After all, the existence of Zesshi Zetsumei is unknown to many in the Theocracy, only those in high positions of power or directly responsible for that area would know. It didn't matter anyway, as her current identity was indeed that of a member of the Black Scripture.
As soon as Benice finished speaking, the soldiers began to cheer. It seemed to be over, right? We should be able to depart now, right?
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