The three arrows shot by the girl, who was facing the giant demon alone, hit their mark with precision, demon energy seeping in. But this kind of giant demon was not so easy to kill. As the giant demon charged forward, the girl remained extremely calm, standing solemnly with her longbow fully drawn.

　　— Crack!

　　In an instant, the arrow vanished. The warriors did not come forward to help, clearly having absolute confidence in the girl. This arrow might not have been much stronger than the previous three, but the girl was full of confidence, and the arrow pierced straight through the giant demon’s heart.

　　The previous three arrows were probing shots. Whether human or demon, when threatened, one instinctively avoids their vital points—let alone a simple-minded giant demon. Their massive bodies also meant their minds were single-celled.

　　After being struck, the giant demon charged another five or six meters before collapsing with a crash in front of the girl. The girl lightly leapt aside to avoid the dust, truly floating like an immortal.

　　Applause broke out all around, and the warriors showed immense respect for the girl. She smiled and declined the caravan’s thanks, then left with the warriors. A seemingly delicate woman leading a group of brave warriors only made her beauty all the more irresistible.

　　A brave girl is indeed captivating!

　　“Heavens, Brahma above, I’m fainting—such a beautiful girl, she’s simply a fairy descended to earth. No, how could such a vulgar word as ‘fairy’ be used for her? She combines courage and beauty—she’s my goddess!”

　　Aldrich regretted a little that he hadn’t read more books; otherwise, his vocabulary would be richer at a time like this.

　　“Owen, why are you looking at me like that?”

　　“Waiting for you to faint.”

　　Owen said with a smile.

　　“You brat, making fun of me!”

　　“No, no, haha. From this far away, can you even see her face clearly? How do you know she’s the one you like?”

　　Owen said casually. He liked experiencing new things, and it seemed his travels were the right choice.

　　“Heh, that’s what you don’t get. You don’t need to see—use your feelings, your heart, understand? Just look at that figure, that graceful movement—you can tell she’s definitely a master dancer. And seeing how much the warriors respect her, she must be of noble birth. You know, Kinnara is famous for producing beauties skilled in both song and dance. Sigh, kids don’t understand, but you’ll see—after surviving a disaster, good fortune follows!”

　　Aldrich said loudly. These thrilling but safe experiences were the best, and witnessing such a spectacular battle was a good omen.

　　The caravan tidied up a bit and continued on its way. Although they lost some goods, the officer just now said their customs tax could be reduced by ten percent, which lifted the caravan’s spirits. After all, they’d come such a long way to make a living, and to suffer losses just before reaching their destination would surely dampen their mood. No wonder people called this the City of Joy—the hosts truly understood their guests, and everyone joined the carnival in high spirits.

　　When Aldrich learned that their rescuer was the princess of Kinnara, he danced with joy, leaving Owen speechless. The two were about the same age. It wasn’t that Owen was unwilling to talk, but he’d never had the chance before. Hearing Aldrich describe things so wonderfully, he too became interested in the carnival.

　　The caravan moved on, and Owen kept drawing circles with his hand.

　　“Owen, what are you spinning? Are circles really that fun?”

　　“Heh, I just figured something out. Turns out it means ‘cycle’—no wonder it’s so special.”

　　“Oh, haha, don’t tell me you’re comprehending some mystical art. Is it the ‘Circle Technique’? If you invent it, don’t forget to teach me.”

　　As they drew closer to the Kinnara royal city, the crowds grew thicker, and Aldrich became more and more excited.

　　If a traveler doesn’t know how to enjoy this kind of happiness, they’ll surely die of loneliness.

　　The caravan arrived safely at the Kinnara royal city, the City of Joy. The moment they entered, they felt the festive atmosphere. Although the carnival hadn’t started yet, every household was already decorated with lanterns and streamers, and the air was filled with the singing of young girls. Here, artists were never in short supply—every Kinnara girl was skilled in song and dance, as if born with such talent.

　　It wasn’t just newcomers like Aldrich and Owen; even those in the caravan who had traveled far and wide relaxed and fully enjoyed the joyful atmosphere. The prosperous and flourishing Kinnara people were always accompanied by joy and flowers.

　　After arriving, the caravan leader immediately began handling the goods. Once inside the royal city, there was no need to worry about security—no one dared cause trouble in the royal city of the Eight Tribes.

　　Young people like Aldrich and Owen naturally got a holiday. Aldrich’s father, as usual, reminded them not to cause trouble, but even his words carried a smile. The caravan’s safe arrival put everyone in a great mood. Though martial spirit was strong here, in Kinnara, song was even more valued than combat.

　　Aldrich immediately dragged Owen onto the main street. Whenever he saw a beautiful girl, he’d whistle and throw a flirtatious glance. The Kinnara girls were very enthusiastic and didn’t mind the admiration of outsiders at all.