A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 1] Chapter 76

[Vol. 1] Chapter 76: Host, Quick! Quick! Quick!

 

Following the gap in the wooden window to the outside, Ifia lowered her head, looking at the height from the ground. In the absence of any object to leverage, jumping down like this might result in a twisted ankle. However, in special circumstances, she had no choice but to jump, hoping for the best.

 

Don’t twist your ankle!

 

“Ifia, wait.”

 

Just as Ifia was about to jump, Rudeni’s voice suddenly came from inside the wooden window. It startled her, and she almost lost her balance, but she managed to reach out in time and grab the edge of the window to stabilize herself.

 

Ifia wasn’t surprised that Rudeni knew about her escape plan. After all, given everyone’s fright over her using bricks to smash heads, only Rudeni seemed to maintain proximity, perhaps due to guilt. In the past two days, Rudeni had shown hesitation, appearing eager to approach but holding back, making Ifia feel anxious for her.

 

Under the heightened scrutiny, it was natural for Rudeni to notice Ifia’s escape at the first opportunity. Speaking of which, Ifia didn’t treat Rudeni the way she did to the dazed Fina, thanks to the system’s explanation.

 

Rudeni wasn’t a bad person.

 

However, even so, Ifia pretended not to have seen anything. When it came to escaping, she had to prioritize herself! But unexpectedly, Rudeni spoke up at this moment. What did she want to say? Ifia turned her head to look inside. In the dimly lit room, Rudeni seemed to be trying to smile and convey goodwill. Without wasting time, she said, “I have a rope here, use this to get out!”

 

After saying that, Rudeni handed over the rope. When Ifia took it, she found that it was a makeshift rope torn from clothes and twisted into strips. Ifia didn’t say much about the help Rudeni provided. She quickly tied the rope to the edge of the wooden window, then looked down. The rope was less than half a meter above the ground, and going down it wouldn’t cause any ankle injuries.

 

Now that the conditions for escape had been met, Ifia turned her head again towards the small dark room. Unable to resist a final piece of advice, she said, “They will burn the so-called witch. You’d better leave as soon as possible!”

 

This was Ifia’s last piece of goodwill. After saying that, she immediately turned her head, grabbed the rope, and slowly descended. Even though the rope was made of cloth strips from clothes and caused pain to Ifia’s palms due to friction when held by bare hands, now was not the time to be delicate. Enduring the pain, Ifia finally jumped down, rolling into the nearby grass.

 

Having landed in the grass, Ifia did not immediately act but instead raised her head to carefully observe her surroundings. She saw desolation all around, except for this small dark room, which was relatively clean. Other places were filled with overgrown wild grass and a dense forest of tall trees in the distance.

 

It looked like a deep mountain forest, with no signs of human presence. Judging from the lush vegetation here, returning to Dalwa City seemed destined to be a difficult journey. Ifia wondered how the person who delivered the message for the female protagonist managed to find their way back.

 

Taking a moment to mourn her own legs, Ifia then tore two strips of cloth from her clothes and rolled them up, stuffing them into her nose.

 

[System, where is the guard?]

 

[Five hundred meters to the left of the host, there is a makeshift toilet. The guard is brewing in pain on his face. He…]

 

[Stop, stop, you don’t need to be so clearly!]

 

After receiving the coordinates of the guard from the system, Ifia once again took out her little treasure, the bottle of sleeping pills, and walked quickly towards her destination. To avoid being discovered immediately after escaping, where the guard might call his companions to capture her, Ifia decided to deal with the guard first. This way, she would have more time to escape and wouldn’t be caught all at once.

 

[Host, he’s inside!]

 

Receiving the system’s reminder, Ifia was relieved that the makeshift toilet was only enclosed with soil and bricks, without a roof. She found a long tree branch, hung her handkerchief on it, and then opened the bottle to pour out some powder. Holding the branch, she extended the cloth above the makeshift toilet and vigorously shook the branch, causing the powdered cloth to fall.

 

In just a few seconds, she heard a “plop,” as if someone had fallen.

 

[System, is the guard unconscious?]

 

[Host, the guard is already unconscious, and he also fell into…]

 

[Alright, alright, let’s go!]

 

Ifia realized the system had a somewhat mischievous sense of humor, but she didn’t want to dwell on that. After dealing with the potentially dangerous guard, Ifia didn’t leave immediately. Instead, she sneakily approached the guard’s hut, planning to take a ‘souvenir’ before departing.

 

Hmm, this clothing looks brand new and odorless. Take it!

 

This money pouch is quite heavy… Oh no, Amelia gave her the gold coins on the day of the kidnapping, intending to use them for some shopping with her friends, but the people from the Judicators took them away.

 

Thinking about the lost gold coins and glancing at the silver coins in the money pouch, Ifia sighed in frustration. She didn’t carry the heavy coins during her escape for her life.

 

She only took out a few silver coins from inside, keeping them for occasional needs. Then she looked around, the crude hut had not much else. Ifia didn’t dare take food, fearing it might cause stomach issues like the guard. She could only take a small bag containing clothes and a clean small pot.

 

Having collected her belongings, it was time for her to leave.

 

[Host, please walk forward for one thousand meters, then turn left and continue until you see a giant tree. Go around the tree and continue down the path to the lower right.]

 

[You’re saying so much, I can’t remember it all. Remind me whenever necessary!]

 

With the system’s navigation, Ifia didn’t have to worry about getting lost in the deep mountain forest. It was very convenient.

 

[Okay, Host can go… Wait, after system detection, Judicators organization members have appeared ahead. They are 800 meters away from the host’s current location!]

 

Ifia didn’t expect there to be an obstacle on her way! She looked around at the barren surroundings, with knee-high wild grass and unknown plants. There was no hiding place, making Ifia anxious.

 

She couldn’t afford to die before completing her mission! She hadn’t even started running yet!

 

[Host, quickly return to the wooden window and hide there!]

 

At a critical moment, it was the system’s reminder that prompted Ifia to quickly run back. As a result, when the Judicators organization members were only two hundred meters away from her, Ifia swiftly returned to the area beneath the wooden window. Upon looking up, she saw Rudeni and another woman jumping down alongside the wooden window.

 

“Ifia, you…”

 

“Hush!”

 

After Rudeni and the other woman successfully landed, as Rudeni was about to speak, Ifia quickly raised her index finger to her lips, gesturing for silence. Seeing Ifia’s serious expression, Rudeni hurriedly covered her mouth, and the other woman followed suit, refraining from making any noise.

 

“To think we have to wait another two days before we can pass judgment on these witches! They made evil deals with demons and should be immediately burned by flames to cleanse the sins on their bodies!”

 

“Yes, just the thought of living in the Sith Empire with those witches makes me want to die in agony.”

 

There were only two members of the Judicators organization present, but according to the system’s description, they were two strong and powerful men. Even if all the women in the small dark room joined forces, they wouldn’t be a match. Those women were scared off by Ifia with just a brick, when facing the muscular men, they might scream before even engaging in a fight.

 

“Where’s Joseph? Lazy again!”

 

As soon as the two muscular members of the Judicators organization arrived, they went straight to the guard’s hut. Upon not finding the guard, they immediately complained loudly.

 

Afterward, accompanied by some faint noises, it was unclear what they were doing, but Ifia had the system to provide real-time reports.

 

[After entering the guard’s hut, they found a money pouch and then put the money from the pouch into their pockets.]

 

[……]

 

Alright!

 

There’s no shortage of greedy people everywhere. Fortunately, when Ifia searched the guard’s hut, she didn’t rummage through everything, keeping the room undisturbed. Otherwise, there was a high chance of being noticed.

 

[System, can I leave now?]

 

[After the system’s evaluation, the guard’s hut is extremely close to the host. It’s best not to make any sudden movements for now.]

 

Not for now!

 

Ifia sighed silently in her heart and could only follow the system’s suggestion to continue crouching. Rudeni and the other woman, seeing Ifia’s worried expression, dared not make a sound, maintaining absolute silence beneath the wooden window.

 

After putting the money from the pouch into their pockets, the two muscular men stuffed the empty pouch into a corner and then resumed their search. They planned to inform Joseph of the date for judging the witches, instructing him to be more vigilant in guarding.

 

“Joseph, where are you? Respond quickly if you hear!”

 

“Stop yelling, Joseph is not in the hut, he must be on the side of the toilet. Go check.”

 

After still receiving no response, one of the muscular men lifted his foot and walked towards the makeshift toilet. Grumbling to himself, he pinched his nose to avoid the stench, looking quite frustrated as he entered the toilet.

 

When he saw Joseph, he would definitely mock him ruthlessly. Not even a reply in the toilet—did he go to eat crap?

 

“Joseph, you jerk, hurry up… Ah ah! Kelly, come here, Joseph fell into the toilet!”

 

In just a dozen seconds after the muscular man entered the toilet, a horrified shout erupted. As the other muscular man rushed over, the system quickly urged the host to make a run for it.

 

[Host, quickly, right now!]

 

Without waiting for the system’s urging, Ifia, sensing the opportune moment, immediately sprinted following the route indicated by the system. Fortunately, the escape route was not in the direction of the makeshift toilet, allowing Ifia to run freely.

 

When she reached the vicinity of the giant tree, Ifia lifted one hand to support herself against the trunk, the other patting her chest to catch her breath. Her black long hair was disheveled from the mad dash, but she didn’t dare waste too much time. After a quick recovery, she immediately lifted her foot and continued running.

 

After an intense half-hour of running, when the system finally signaled that it was time to rest, Ifia had no energy left to care about her appearance. She sat down on the ground, sweat dripping down her forehead and dampening the corners of her temples. Her hazy and unfocused black eyes seemed to be staring blankly at a certain spot. A few droplets of sweat gathered on her chin, occasionally falling into the surging waves in front of her chest.

 

It was truly exhausting!

 

Even during the chase by the muscular men at the Black Clinic, Ifia had never been this tired.

 

[System, is it safe here now that I’ve escaped?]

 

[Host, it’s only safe once you leave this mountain forest. You are still in danger!]

 

The system’s response made Ifia even more mentally exhausted, but she couldn’t choose to just lie down and give up. Suddenly disappearing, her friends Lucy and Jessica, who were shopping with her, must be worried. The half-bag of gold coins in the dormitory hadn’t been spent yet! And…

 

Amelia promised she would be back within a week.

 

So, she couldn’t break that promise!

 

She must survive!

 

To see Amelia again!

 

“Ifia, are you okay?”

 

As Ifia was contemplating whether she could make it back to Pulis Academy before Amelia’s return, Rudeni’s voice rang out again, surprising Ifia as she looked up. She saw Rudeni and another woman standing in front of her, looking relaxed. Both had run over, yet their faces were only slightly flushed, and they hadn’t sweated much.

 

Ifia resolutely refused to believe that it was because she was weak. They must be too strong!

 

Feeling a sudden blow to her confidence, Ifia didn’t feel like talking much. Instead, she shook her head at Rudeni to indicate that she was fine.

 

Rudeni, accustomed to Ifia’s silence, continued speaking after confirming that Ifia was okay. “Ifia, can my friend Daelin and I accompany you?”

 

Rudeni had a premonition that only by sticking with Ifia could they survive. Although she had initially seen Ifia wielding a brick and smashing someone’s head, upon hearing Ifia utter her name, Rudeni immediately understood why she was so furious.

 

Having been bound and kept in captivity for several days after her arrival, Rudeni had spent a long time in the small dark room. The woman named Fiona, who arrived shortly after Rudeni, couldn’t remain quiet and had been hysterically screaming. The most frequently uttered words from Fiona’s mouth were Ifia’s name, but they weren’t friendly expressions. Instead, they were degrading and full of curses.

 

Generally, upon seeing Ifia in person, one would likely be biased due to Fiona’s curses, thinking that Ifia was not a good person. However, as someone who had been mistakenly captured like Ifia, Rudeni, from the moment she heard Ifia speak, could sense the indignation in her words, confirming that Ifia was just as unlucky as she was. This is why Rudeni later apologized to Ifia.

 

As someone who shared a similar experience, Rudeni understood how unpleasant it was to be captured and brought here. If she were still treated as a bad person, it would only worsen her mood. However, it was precisely due to her guilt towards Ifia that made Rudeni pay special attention to her. She hesitated for only a moment when she noticed Ifia’s intention to escape, but immediately, she resolutely decided to follow Ifia in her escape.

 

Now, in the well-lit surroundings, it was evident that Ifia was very young, with a delicate and pretty appearance that seemed fragile and unreliable. Despite this, Rudeni insisted on her intuition and didn’t want to change her perception.

 

On the other hand, Daelin, with her blonde hair and blue eyes, couldn’t help but furrow her brows. If it weren’t for the fact that only the three of them managed to escape, she wouldn’t want to follow this delicate girl. If there were powerful men around, she could latch onto a man for protection.

 

Coincidentally, while Daelin was feeling disdainful, Ifia was also troubled. She didn’t want to escape with these two people. Aside from not wanting to expose the existence of the system, having more people around made it easier to be tracked. The system’s previous prompt clearly indicated that she should leave the deep forest as soon as possible, or there would be a danger of being pursued by the Judgment Organization.

 

However, Ifia didn’t firmly refuse. Instead, she took the initiative to speak to Rudeni, “You can follow me, but I won’t be responsible for your safety. If there’s danger, I will escape at the first opportunity.”

 

Setting the ground rules beforehand could lead to a more harmonious cooperation later.

 

In the end, Ifia couldn’t bring herself to be resolute. She couldn’t selfishly deprive others of the right to survive. Leaving together was also fine, she just had to be a bit more careful. Hopefully, with her kindness, the heavens would bless her to safely escape!

 

“No problem!” Rudeni happily nodded in agreement upon hearing Ifia’s words.

 

This left Daelin with an urge to say something, but eventually, she could only stop with a sulky expression. She looked at Ifia with a critical gaze, making Ifia choose to ignore her and continue walking forward.

 

Hmph!

 

-_-

 

If you have the ability, then don’t follow her!

 

[Host, there’s something I need to inform you about. Do you want to hear it?]

 

[What is it?]

 

[In the original plot, the female lead, Irene, helped the person who escaped, and her name is Daelin. Yes, it’s the woman following you]

 

[……]

 

Upon hearing the system’s reminder, Ifia was almost shocked!

 

Daelin, who was rolling her eyes up to the sky, was actually a crucial character in the original plot?

 

[Wow, I never expected that! But since Daelin successfully escaped in the original plot, now that we’re together, we should be able to leave here safely!]

 

Although Ifia found it unbelievable, looking at the positive side, she could lie down and win with the actions of a key character in the plot!

 

Safely return to Dalwa City!

 

[Unfortunately, it’s uncertain.]

 

[Because in the original plot, after the female lead helped Daelin escape, it was only on Judgment Day that they discovered Daelin had already left. Now, since you, the host, and the other two have all run away, there’s a possibility of being discovered by the Judgment Organization at any time.]

 

Upon hearing this, Ifia’s initially joyful mood immediately turned into disappointment. Safety still couldn’t be guaranteed!

 

[Moreover, the system just checked the extras and found that after Daelin escaped with the help of the female lead, she didn’t think about going back to rescue the female lead and others. Instead, she met Prince Carloy and the knights halfway. After learning the name of the male lead, she revealed the news that the female lead was trapped, just to get closer to the male lead.]

 

[So, even if Daelin hadn’t escaped, the male lead would have come here?]

 

[More or less. Only because Daelin led the way, the male lead arrived a day earlier… because before coming here, the knights had already found relevant clues, confirming that the victims of the missing case in Dalva City were here.]

 

[……]

 

At this moment, Ifia didn’t know what to say, she just felt speechless. What kind of bizarre novel is this? Wasn’t the author of this book showered with criticism by readers?

 

Silently mocking the world in this novel in her heart, Ifia’s footsteps didn’t slow down until after another hour of walking. The three of them finally stopped by a stream to rest.

 

However, Ifia didn’t sit down immediately. After activating the system’s plant identification function, she found some leaves from plants with disinfectant and analgesic properties, and she crushed them with clean stones.

 

Then, with a cute frown on her face, Ifia sat down, took off her shoes, and indeed found a few blisters on the soles of her feet.

 

Ah! Just as she expected! Ifia took some pine needles she had picked up, used the sharp end to puncture the blisters, and quickly applied the crushed plant leaves on the wounds. She instantly felt a refreshing sensation, as if ascending to heaven.

 

It seemed that next time she went to the Black Clinic to buy sleeping pills, she also needed to check out other medications. Considering they had to continue traveling, with no time for proper healing, Ifia had to keep changing the crushed plant leaves. Once the wounds stopped oozing, she wrapped them with clean cloth strips.

 

After finishing the treatment, Ifia put on her shoes and went to the stream to wash her hands. Watching the small fish swimming in the creek, due to not having meat for several days, Ifia’s mind began to think about what kind of dish she could make with these fish. She was practically drooling.

 

Unfortunately, being clumsy with her hands, Ifia couldn’t catch any. The unreliable system was also of no help. If Amelia were here, she could definitely skillfully catch a bunch of fish.

 

Ifia sighed as she looked at the fish and then took out her old friend, the black bread, starting to gnaw on it. After walking for such a long time, her energy consumption was enormous.

 

And after being locked up with just one meal a day, Ifia’s stamina had deteriorated even further. Now that she was out of confinement, it was time to think about finding food. After all, the outside environment was much better than Ifia had anticipated, with forests and a stream, surely there would be edible food.

 

The system was finally proving its usefulness! Thinking about this, Ifia quickly finished gnawing on the black bread. Just as she was about to get up to search for food, Daelin pushed aside Rudeni, who was blocking her, walked up to Ifia with an angry face, and began to accuse her.

 

“Ifia, are you only concerned about filling your own stomach? We are still hungry!”

 

Perhaps dealing with the extreme Fiona had increased Ifia’s tolerance. So, seeing Daelin stomping her feet and putting on an entitled expression, Ifia wasn’t angry. Instead, she felt an urge to laugh. She had only offered to lead the way but hadn’t guaranteed anything for the others.

 

Ifia treated the situation like she had heard a joke, then promptly pushed aside Daelin, who was blocking her. When Daelin tried to continue obstructing her, Ifia impatiently spoke, “I’m not your mother, I don’t manage everything. If you want food, go find it yourself and don’t bother me!”

 

“Daelin, let’s go catch some fish, maybe we can have some meat!”

 

After Ifia spoke, Rudeni quickly approached and also tried to persuade Daelin. However, Daelin angrily pushed aside Rudeni, pointed her finger at Ifia, and shouted, “I want to see a selfish person like you. Other than eating bread, what else can you eat?”

 

Ifia rolled her eyes in silence, too lazy to bother with Daelin’s ranting.

 

What could she eat? Hmph! There were plenty of things to eat!

 

[Host, within one hundred meters directly ahead, edible fruits have been detected!]