Chapter 357
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"W-What happened just now?"
As the battle between the two had only happened in the blink of an eye, most people didn't realize what had happened when Fangzheng retracted his sword. Only when the figure had quietly retreated did the others regain their senses. However, all they saw was the blood on the ground and the huge sword in Fangzheng's hand that had been brandished at some point in time.
"Sure enough, there's something wrong with this box."
Fangzheng swept a glance at the direction where the figure disappeared. Then, he shifted his gaze to Fangzheng. NIMF shook her head silently. Both he and Nimf had the strongest senses in this group. NIMF's full-frequency radar was activated 24 hours a day, while Fangzheng's space-time sensing could detect anything ahead of time. But even so, they didn't realize that someone was lurking nearby. It was as though the figure appeared out of thin air all of a sudden. And now … the figure vanished into thin air once again.
But that slash was enough to deal with it.
Fangzheng kept the Vampire in his hand. He was getting more and more fond of the sword's characteristics. As long as it struck, it would cause damage. Although Fangzheng didn't use all of his strength, he believed that slash was enough for the figure. After all, assassins and thieves were fragile classes. If it weren't for the Vampire sword's characteristic of 'damage' and not 'kill', that slash might have taken the figure's life.
"Alright, give me the box."
"Ah, please accept it!"
Upon hearing Fangzheng's words, Hanks shuddered and handed the box over hurriedly. If there were any doubts in his mind earlier, Hanks wasn't willing to hold the box in his hand anymore. He was clear that the figure was here for the box. The figure was so powerful that he couldn't detect it at all. If the hidden one had wanted to kill them, they would have been turned into corpses before they could even react.
After taking the box from Hanks, Fangzheng weighed it in his hand before putting it back into his Dimension Ring.
"Alright, let's go down the mountain."
Due to the sudden attack, the originally relaxed crowd once again became vigilant. After all, they were out of ammo and food. Apart from Katie who had some life-saving magic tools, Fina, Hayleen, and Xing Xiang were all exhausted and had no extra energy to fight. Meanwhile, the group of people that Hanks had brought with him were also covered in wounds after the battle with those monsters. A mysterious killer was too much of a threat to this group of people.
But perhaps it was due to the Vampiric Greatsword's recoil effect, they didn't see anyone attacking them until they reached the bottom of the mountain. It seemed that the ambusher was heavily injured, but … it wasn't all good news.
"How could this be?!"
Looking at the smoking camp in front of them, Hanks and Bolt turned pale with fright. When everyone went down the mountain, they discovered that the camp they had set up at the foot of the mountain had been completely destroyed at some unknown time!
"This is impossible. We clearly repelled those monsters' attack before going up the mountain!"
Hanks' expression turned ashen at the sight of the wreckage of the camp. The others were also at a loss. After all, too many accidents had happened along the way and they couldn't react in time.
Who exactly attacked the camp?
This question was answered quickly.
"It's the Dark Elves."
Molly stepped forward and carefully inspected the wreckage. Then, she extended her arm and plucked an arrow from a wooden board.
"This is the crossbow of the Dark Elves. Only they would use this thing here."
"Report!"
At this moment, the mercenary that Hanks sent to check on the situation panted as he ran back.
"Our companions in the camp have all been killed. Madam Alice is missing and she only left behind this note …"
"What?"
Hanks took the note hurriedly and read it carefully. Then, he knitted his brows.
"This is troublesome. They kidnapped Miss Alice and want us to use this box to exchange with them!"
"Miss Alice?"
"Ugh …"
Facing Fangzheng's curious question, Hanks revealed an awkward expression. However, he quickly answered.
"Sir, you should still remember her. She was the one from before …"
With that said, he extended his hand and gestured. And when Fangzheng saw his gesture, he immediately understood what he meant.
"You mean that Fleshy Mountain Girl?"
"Ugh … Yes …"
"She's worthy of being called Alice?"
"…"
This time, Hanks didn't answer. But looking at his expression, he agreed with Fangzheng's ridicule. But what could he do? He wasn't the one who came up with that name.
"… Excuse me … What should we do …"
"Just pretend that you didn't see it."
Fangzheng swept a glance at the surroundings and took the note. Shortly after, a ball of flames emerged from his hand and burned the note into ashes. Looking at this scene, Hex's expression changed several times.
"B-But …"
"They ordered us to trade in the Dark Region. Do you really think we should go?"
Fangzheng swept a glance at Hanks in disdain.
"The Dark Region isn't a place where we can casually intervene. Even the Dwarves aren't willing to go near it. Moreover, they asked us to hand over an Undead Item. Who knows what they want to do with it? What if they want to create an Undead Army to attack the surface? Not to mention … "
Fangzheng said and pointed to the young ladies. Then, he turned to Hanks.
"Do you think a normal man would make such a choice?"
"…"
Hanks was speechless from a man's perspective. That kind of woman … No, calling that thing a woman is an insult to women! If it were him, he wouldn't make such a foolish choice either!
"For justice and peace, sometimes sacrifices are necessary."
Gazing at Hanks' complicated expression, Fangzheng extended his arm and patted his shoulder.
"We will never forget Miss Alice's choice to sacrifice herself for the peace of the surface. The Goddess will bless her soul and let her fall into eternal slumber … Is there a problem?"
"… No, there isn't."
Now that things had come to this, what else could Hex say?
He was also in despair!
But just as Fangzheng said, it was obviously a dream for them to enter the Dark Region for Alice. They wouldn't make such a foolish choice. Although the young lady's family had a high position in the Country of Wealth, this wasn't a crime to begin with. Moreover, all the decisions were made by the Grand Knight … When the time came, it wouldn't be Hanks' turn to be the scapegoat.
Hanks felt much more relaxed at this thought.
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