Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
At the same time, Mu Yao was trembling uncontrollably.
She lowered her gaze slowly as she struggled internally. She still hoped that someone would stand up for her.
Even if it was just one sentence…
If someone just said something, she would be able to muster all her strength to fight these men off!
Was it true that everything she did was wrong just because they viewed her as a demoness? What kind of warped logic was that?
Her heart grew colder and colder. Yet, she yearned for someone to speak up for her.
Just one sentence. She was waiting for just one brave soul.
At the same time, the villagers, who had been worried about Mu Yao just moments earlier, swallowed their saliva and shared meaningful glances under the careful watch of the men in black.
Soon, everyone started criticizing Mu Yao.
“What? No wonder she could turn invisible. When I saw her just now, I thought it was strange. How could an ordinary girl turn invisible? Even an immortal might not be able to do that!”
“Yes! I don’t think anyone other than demons can do it!”
“That’s right! She’s a demoness. Don’t be fooled into thinking that she was trying to help us just now. Actually, all of that was just a smokescreen. She looks like a good person, but she actually wants to use this opportunity to kill us.”
“That’s right. Think about it. Why was it that we were all fine before she came? Our village suffered a calamity when she brought the two little demons here! Those were human lives! Not just human lives, but our children as well… They’re still so young. Why did they have to go through all this? They had so many good days ahead of them, but they were gone in an instant…”
Instantly, the children held by the men in black started crying loudly.
“Mother! Father! Save us!”
Whether they were children or newborns, they were all captured…
When the villagers heard the children’s cries, they lost all rationality.
Even if Miss Mu was a good person, they had no choice!
Now, even the villagers who had been standing by the sidelines joined in.
“We’re going to save you. Don’t be afraid!”
“Son… Your mother has let you down. I coudln’t protect you well, but don’t worry. As long as this person surrenders, we will have a chance of survival!”
“That’s right, demoness! Just treat it like you’re doing a good deed. Take pity on us. Our lives weren’t good to begin with. Our entire family is so poor that we even have to share a single bun for two days. Even so, we didn’t steal anything. We’ve been living our lives in peace and listen to whatever the officials say. We haven’t done anything wrong. Why are you treating us like this? We’re just commoners. We really just want to live our lives in peace. I beg you, young lady. If you’re really a good person, then be a good person until the end. Put down your sword now and admit your mistake to the men. Save us!”
“Exactly! Haven’t we suffered enough because of you? Why did you come to our village? If you hadn’t come, these officials wouldn’t have been lured here. Although I don’t have a child, my life is important too. My wife just died. Do you think you can absolve yourself of all responsibility?”
“You guys are too ridiculous. Why do you care about whether she’s a good or bad person? She’s a demoness! There’s no doubt about it! If she doesn’t put down her sword, we’ll all die! Do you think a demon can be killed so easily? Didn’t you hear what the lady said? She has already died once before! If she isn’t a demon, would she still be standing here alive right now?!”
When Xia He heard the villager’s complaints, she felt an inexplicable sense of comfort in her heart, and she couldn’t help but smile. She mocked the other from afar. “Mu Yao, even the villagers that you want to protect are going against you. How does that feel?”
Mu Yao lowered her head, her eyes misty. She was in so much pain.
‘Why is this world so unfair? What right do they have to treat me like this?’ She lamented inwardly.
It didn’t matter what she had done. She had to take the blame for everything that had happened!
Everyone was only thinking about themselves. Whether it was Xia He, these men in black, or the villagers that she had helped, they were all turning against her without any rhyme or reason.
It was ridiculous! Could there be anything more senseless than this?
If someone with power and influence branded one as a traitor, then there was no chance of escaping that fate no matter how much one struggled.
Mu Yao had already died once because of this ridiculous situation. Yet, here she was again!
It wasn’t just Xia Guoyong, but also Xia He, and the family members who had loved her in the past. None of them cared about the relationships they had once shared because of public opinion.
It was incredulous!
Just then, Mu Yao felt a wave of fatigue wash over her. It felt as though she was being abandoned by everyone.
Perhaps, there was no point in living a new life.
A new life would simply mean getting despised and insulted by everyone yet again.
It seemed like what she was waiting for wouldn’t come—no one would speak up for her.
However, Mu Yao didn’t regret helping the villagers. Her only regret was not being strong enough to defeat the public’s opinion. If only she was as strong as everyone said, she wouldn’t be defeated so easily.
Finally, Mu Yao finally used up the last bit of her strength after enduring it for a long time, and the silver sword in her hand fell to the ground.
A crisp sound rang out.
Then, Mu Yao slowly lost consciousness. She fell backward and her head hit the ground..