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Combined with the previous damage, it actually took away a quarter of the Venomous Dwarf Demon’s health.
Such high magic damage made everyone in the team stunned for a moment.
Even Zhenmo couldn’t help feeling some surprise.
But it wasn’t surprise at the opponent’s damage—rather, at their grasp of timing and mentality.
Using the knockback effect of Exploding Black Flame in coordination with Dark Word Imprint—though not difficult, staying calm in that situation was enough to prove this person’s skill.
After delaying for so long, the team naturally reacted.
After coordinating to easily finish off that Venomous Dwarf Demon, the team quickly cleared the remaining monsters ahead.
“This friend, thank you very much for your help.” Zhenmo put away his staff and looked toward the fog. “If you don’t mind, please accept these pieces of equipment as our thanks.”
He didn’t approach rashly, as that might be seen as malicious.
For Zhenmo, who had already risen intentions to recruit, he didn’t want to leave a bad impression.
“No need. I was just passing by anyway.”
A crisp and pleasant loli voice rang out, causing everyone to freeze.
At the same time, they also clearly saw the figure walking out from the fog.
A petite body wrapped in a purple-black robe.
That exquisite and delicate face alone was enough to arouse pity in many people.
Plus the fluffy ears on her head—they only felt their hearts struck heavily, their breathing stagnating.
Zhenmo never imagined that the expert he had envisioned would be just a cute little girl.
He stood frozen in place.
In the end, it was the female players in the team who reacted first—or rather, under Fantasy Melody’s lead.
“Such a cute child—let big sister hug you.”
“Little Melody sis, next is me.”
The loli walking out from the fog was naturally a certain Demon King disguised as a player identity.
Though I could guess I’d be treated as a cute mascot, seeing those warbling women surrounding me still gave me a headache.
Zhenmo couldn’t stop them and could only watch helplessly as his guild’s girls surrounded the other side.
Fortunately, he didn’t see the opponent show any other expressions.
But even so, the troubles that should come still came.
“Alright, you all hurry and let go of this little sister—don’t scare her.”
Zhenmo held a high position in Starry Myth.
Hearing him, those girls somewhat embarrassedly retreated back to the team.
“How could we scare her? There are so many pretty big sisters here.” Though it sounded a bit like self-praise, Fantasy Melody also released the little one in her arms.
But some questioning was still inevitable.
When asked why she was here, I pretended to answer innocently. “Because there seems to be a mage tower or something here, so I wanted to come explore.”
Zhenmo and everyone in the team were startled.
But before they could react, I continued on my own, looking somewhat aggrieved.
“But I’ve been looking for so long and still can’t find it. Clearly in the rumors, it’s called that name.”
“I see. Then do you want to come with us? We’re also here to find this mage tower.”
Zhenmo watched Fantasy Melody, who had completely spilled the guild’s plans, and couldn’t help supporting his forehead.
Fortunately, the other side didn’t seem to have that intention.
“No thanks. My big sisters are still waiting for me—I have to go first.”
I shook my head.
In the end, after adding each other as friends and getting my cheek rubbed, I was finally let go.
Watching that figure disappear into the fog, Zhenmo said faintly, “This habit needs to change. If I let you be a spy, you’d expose all secrets.”
“What’s the big deal? It’s just a cute loli—you have to be that guarded? Mmm, so cute…”
Fantasy Melody seemed still immersed in the wonderful feel of the loli, her eyes showing obvious reluctance.
She was even dissatisfied with the certain someone who let her run. “Speaking of which, why stop me? I clearly could have pulled her into the guild.”
“Aren’t you a bit too confident? It was just the first meeting.” Zhenmo shook his head.
“Moreover, that child won’t casually join a guild.”
“Why?”
“How does Brother Mo know?”
Now it was the others in the team who couldn’t help feeling curious.
“Didn’t you notice that child’s magic damage is ridiculously high? I estimate even Ah Gui would be a bit inferior.” The Ah Gui Zhenmo mentioned was Starry Myth’s top dark mage—his equipment and magic damage were naturally not to be underestimated.
“Plus that skill and calmness—either taught by a pro player, or has special talent.
Either way, it’s destined not to be what an ordinary child should have.
So recruiting would just waste words—better to slowly build a good relationship first.”
This was also why, knowing the opponent clearly didn’t care, he still had her accept one or two pieces of equipment.
Zhenmo’s explanation made everyone nod.
Even Fantasy Melody, though a bit unconvinced at him calling her actions wasting words, could only pout in dissatisfaction.
Though the cat-eared loli was indeed very cute, everyone quickly adjusted their state and continued exploring into the fog—after all, it was a task assigned by the guild.
But what they didn’t know was that the petite figure who walked into the fog hadn’t actually left.
Instead, she switched to the thief class, using the high perception from her equipment to clearly overhear the team’s conversation.
“Worthily the second-in-command of Starry Myth from my previous life—thoughtful and meticulous.”
I couldn’t help nodding at Zhenmo’s analysis.
Plus his earlier behavior—if it were an ordinary expert player, they would probably have a good impression of Starry Myth.
Though in my previous life, I also had a good impression of this guild, the places that should be exploited still needed to be exploited.
Seeing Starry Myth’s team leave, I quickly concealed my figure and followed far behind them.
I wasn’t surprised that a guild had discovered the existence of Lobranch’s mage tower.
The early appearance of lore examiners would make this situation more and more common.
But this didn’t mean I’d hand over the treasures in the mage tower to others.
My earlier help was just to better implement the plan.
Having them clear the monsters on the path for me was one reason.
The other reason would naturally become clear later.
For now, I just needed them to serve as guides.
On Starry Myth’s side, after encountering a few more waves of attacks on the way, they gained experience and preparation.
After dealing with a few Shadow Treants, exciting news came from the front of the team.
“Brother Mo, a shadow of the mage tower appeared in the southeast direction.”
“Very good—advance in that direction. Everyone, put in more effort.”
Even Zhenmo couldn’t help showing joy.
The people in the team looked even more energized.
However, I—who was following far behind—upon hearing this news, covered my mouth and snickered.
Like someone gloating over misfortune.