Chapter 90
Seele: Strange, why do I suddenly feel like breathing on myself?
In the dim light, Bronya and Seele walked side by side on the bumpy cobblestone path.
Heading north!
Not long after leaving Panyan Town, the road ahead was shrouded in a hazy mist.
"If I weren't here, you wouldn't really be planning to rush into the Rift alone, would you?"
"yes!"
"What's wrong?"
Seele answered without hesitation, seemingly not seeing anything wrong with it.
"..."
"Isn't that incredibly reckless of you?"
"According to the Silvermane Iron Guard's regulations, at least four people are required to enter the Rift, and they must also be accompanied by a dedicated liaison officer."
"Isn't it too dangerous for someone to rush into the rift alone?"
Seele rolled her eyes.
"That's your Silvermane Iron Guard's rule, not mine."
"And you don't think I have a choice, do you?"
"We were all forced into it."
"..."
After walking for a while, Seele stopped, looking very confused.
"That's strange, how come we haven't encountered a single monster along the way?"
"Logically speaking, there should be quite a few monsters roaming around here!"
Bronya came to her side and glanced around.
"Perhaps he just wandered off to another place."
"That's perfect, let's hurry and leave before they come back."
"really."
Seele thought Bronya made a lot of sense.
So the two quickened their pace.
However, they walked for a while longer.
Seele suddenly reached out and stopped Bronya.
"Watch out, there's something ahead!"
Bronya looked ahead and saw a twisted black shadow in the mist not far away.
Seele summoned her purple scythe.
Bronya nodded and raised the musket in her hand.
The two walked slowly forward, one in front of the other.
The dark figure in sight gradually became clearer.
Soon the two of them could see the true face of the dark figure.
It was a very ordinary rift creature.
It stood there eerily, its head rotated 180 degrees, and it seemed somewhat dead.
Seele tentatively poked it with her scythe, and the Rift creature collapsed with a thud.
"He died not long ago."
"It looks like someone's one step ahead of us."
"It's still unclear whether the other party is friend or foe, so be careful."
"Um!"
Bronya nodded.
The two became even more cautious.
Continuing onward, we saw many more monster remains along the way.
soon.
"We've arrived. This is Rivet Town."
"The monsters here have also been cleared out. Was this really their destination?"
On both sides of the road, there were many remains of Rift Monsters.
"Let's find a higher spot and observe the situation first."
Seele pointed to the stairs next to her.
The two climbed the steps and soon arrived at a platform.
Looking around, the entire town of Rivet is almost completely visible.
Rivet Town, which was originally teeming with monsters, was now unusually quiet. Not only was there not a single monster in sight, but there wasn't even a sound.
Seele pointed to a building in the distance and said:
"That's where Natasha used to live in her orphanage, and I used to be one of the children there too."
"When I was little, I loved playing and fooling around with my friends, carefree and without a care in the world. Thinking about it now, I really miss those days!"
"Unfortunately, our good fortune didn't last long. After the rift invaded Rivet Town, we were forced to leave."
Bronya: ...
Perhaps noticing that Bronya hadn't spoken, Seele asked curiously:
Why aren't you saying anything? Have you become mute?
"No, I just feel... this place is a bit familiar, like I've been here before."
"How is that possible?"
"The towns in the lower districts are all pretty much the same. The reason you feel familiar with it is probably because it's similar to Rocky Town."
"Maybe."
Just then, Bronya seemed to notice something and pointed to a wall not far away, saying:
"Seele, look there!"
Seele looked in the direction she was pointing and saw a long, narrow passage ahead. At the end of the passage, on the right wall, there was a shadow.
Clearly, there must be something on the left side of the passage.
It could be a person.
It could also be a monster.
"That's the only way to the orphanage, be careful!"
"Um!"
The two exchanged a glance and immediately went into battle mode.
Proceed slowly along the narrow passage.
The shadow on the wall not far away was growing bigger and bigger.
When the two got closer, the shadow on the wall had transformed into a colossal creature five or six meters tall.
"Looks like we're in for a tough battle."
"Ready? Bronya, let's do it like before!"
Bronya nodded:
Go ahead and go for it! I'll be right behind you!
"good!"
"Let me see just what kind of monster you are!"
Seele picked up her scythe and leaped.
Then... he froze in mid-air.
Bronya followed closely behind, sliding in with a tackle, but also froze in place.
The true form of the enormous black shadow was actually a black-haired girl with twin ponytails who was 1.5 meters tall.
That's right!
It's Xi Yao!
No?
What is she doing here?
Before Xi'er could figure it out, she suddenly noticed a blazing wanderer in the shadows behind Xi Yao!
It raised its chainsaw high and chopped it down at Xi Yao's head.
Xi Yao seemed unaware of its presence, turning her back to it without any guard.
"Danger! Xi Yao! Get out of here... Holy crap!"
Just as Seele was about to rush over to help, she saw Xi Yao smile slightly, gently reach out, and use two slender fingers to pinch the chainsaw of the Blazing Wanderer!
Then, she raised her pink little fist and gently swung it upwards.
Rising Dragon Fist!
"Bang!"
The fist, seemingly soft and weak, is surprisingly powerful.
The head of the Blazing Wanderer flew off.
After trembling a few times, he collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Seele was dumbfounded!
what?
Not a buddy?
what?
Xi Yao: I really like one of Xi'er's quotes: Huh?
Even Bronya, who had some idea of Xi Yao's strength, was stunned.
She had thought that Xi Yao would be strong, but she really hadn't expected Xi Yao to be that strong.
Those are the elite among the monsters from the Rift Realm!
Even the Silvermane Iron Guards found it extremely difficult to defeat them.
How could it be so easily defeated by Xi Yao?
Blazing Wanderer: I got up, one punch and I was done for. What's there to say?
"Bronya, Seele, you're here?"
Xi Yao ran over with a grin and naturally took Bronya's hand.
"You're finally here!"
"The monsters here are so fierce!"
"I'm so scared being here all alone~"
Blazing Wanderer & Surrounding Rift Monster Fragments: 6!
That made me laugh in exasperation!
Are you still afraid to go?
Seele & Bronya: ...
I have a feeling she's in Versailles, but we have no proof.
"Why are you here?"
Bronya asked curiously.
"Staying in Rocky Town was too boring, so I came out to have some fun."
Upon hearing Xi Yao's answer, Xi'er's lips twitched.
How come this treacherous Rivet Town sounds like an amusement park to her?
I thought Bronya was already very strong.
Unexpectedly, someone is even more valiant than her. Whose subordinate is this?
Aha: Hey~
Bronya gently patted Xi Yao's head and said tenderly:
"Since you're here, you can come with us."
"Sure, anyway, they don't have anything else to do."
Xi Yao hugged Bronya's arm with a grin.
Bronya gave her a loving look and did not refuse.
Seeing the two being so intimate, Seele's fists hardened.
Strange, why do I suddenly feel like breathing on myself?
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