Sometimes, Leah would flip through adventurer ranking magazines to see how others perceived her.

This also led to the discovery of Davin, Abner, Fox, and others who were at the top of the list.

The moment she recognized Hu'er, alarm bells rang in her heart.

Lia secretly released a [Charge] attack, channeling her battle aura into her limbs and bones, instantly entering battle mode!

She had no confidence in winning against someone at the Upper Moon level.

But there's good news: Fox seems to be seriously injured.

The thick bandage on his left waist was soaked with blood. When he walked, his steps were heavier on the right and lighter on the left. His face was also abnormally pale.

There must have been a battle before, and the injuries were severe.

Although Fox tried his best to disguise his outward strength but inner weakness, Lia's combat intuition was very sharp, and she knew at a glance that Fox was a paper tiger.

He might casually kill six Saw Mushrooms, which would be all his fighting spirit.

And he knew he was peeking and was deliberately putting on an act.

One sword strike is all it takes to kill this fox-orc...?

Of course, it was all speculation, and Leah didn't have the confidence to swing her sword directly.

Even if Fox only had 10% of its fighting spirit left, it was still not something I, a newly promoted star-rank, could defeat.

Lia decided to try negotiating first and see what Fox's attitude was.

"Of course I know your name. After all, you're a famous adventure captain in White Dove City, and a beautiful girl at that."

Fox smiled gentlemanly, placed his right hand on his chest, and bowed slightly, as elegant as an elf from high society.

His voice was so soft that it sounded almost feminine.

"My title of 'slaughterer' is easy to misunderstand, but Miss Leah, please believe me, this is just slander from some adventurers who dislike pure-blooded orcs. They can't stand to see orcs doing well."

We possess the strongest bodies among the three races. If we also had a handsome appearance and an excellent mind like me, wouldn't that make humans and elves seem incompetent?

So they want to smear me and label me with a fabricated 'torturer' title.

The truth is, I don't enjoy torturing my prey. I'm not a pervert; quite the opposite, I'm a well-behaved beastman in the broadest sense.

Fox said with a smile:

"Miss Leah, I now extend an invitation to you. We are both unfortunate adventurers trapped in a great secret realm. Would you like to cooperate to get through the rest of the time?"

You know, as a Moon-rank adventurer, I can't be bothered with ordinary Star-rank adventurers, but I can't just sit idly by while Miss Lia, who has an excellent reputation and is a beautiful girl, is involved.

"Alright, I've noticed your intelligent gaze—I admit, there are other thoughts as well, such as cultivating a good relationship with the Mandala family behind you. I've heard that the Blood Baron is expected to reach the Moon Rank this year, and your brother Davin is also known as a genius swordsman."

Hu'er explained to himself.

He gave a series of compelling reasons for his own condescension to approach Leah, despite his current rank.

Seeing Lia's thoughtful expression, as if she was about to be persuaded, Fox's lips curled up involuntarily.

Deep down, he had already revealed another side of himself, like a demon removing his mask, grinning maliciously and drooling as he opened his large hands to grab at Lia from the left and right... Fox was determined to devour the prey before him!

Before you recover from your injuries, let Leah take care of you and become her [companion].

Once the Greater Rift opens and we can use the teleportation stone to return home, we'll cruelly kill her and enjoy watching the girl's despair!

As for those words praising Leah,

Excellent reputation?

beauty?

It's all just Fox's wild fabrication!

He physically despises all women. A real man is one who is superior to other men and listens to the cries of the other woman for mercy with brutal means!

Fox's act of being a gentleman in front of Leah was merely a ploy to deceive her. This girl clearly wasn't very bright; despite her seemingly wise face, she was the type he could easily fool.

"cooperate?"

Leah showed a hint of interest.

She thought to herself: having a Moon-rank adventurer accompany her during the closure of the dangerous Great Mythic Realm would undoubtedly greatly improve her safety.

Fox also gave many convincing reasons.

only...

For some reason, when Lia saw Fox's smilingly outstretched hand, she felt annoyed. Was this person being too overly familiar?

She's hardly ever held hands with other men in her life. What if Linda never leaves Dragon Forest and sees her with Fox...?

She couldn't pinpoint the exact reason, but Leah instinctively resisted the situation.

She didn't want Linda to see her being intimate with other men.

Leah replied cautiously, "Thank you for your kindness, but I have other companions in the forest and I need to meet them up, so I'm sorry."

Heavens have mercy, Lia is speaking to someone in a very formal and literary tone, and the reason for all of this is her identity as a Fox Moon Rank adventurer.

Even someone as arrogant as Leah knew that now was not the time to be proud.

Fox still wore a sunny and cheerful smile: "May I ask who Miss Leah's companion is? Perhaps I've met her before."

Leah: "Linda, Lulu, and Monica!"

"Captain Linda...hehe, hehehe, interesting."

Fox was stunned for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, tears streaming down his face.

He curled the corners of his mouth and said meaningfully, "Miss Leah, I saw it with my own eyes. Linda and the others left Dragon Forest a long time ago and went to the public adventure area."

"Huh?" Leah was a little confused.

"Yes, Linda abandoned you and left with Lulu and Monica. In her eyes, you are just a discarded pawn, someone who is dispensable!"

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