The only good news was that he caught Tasia in mid-air. Given Tasia's current physical condition, she would probably have been seriously injured without his help.
This maid is Linda's only hope for a comeback.
He raised his head, gazing up at the deep green dragon with a heart full of emotion.
What an arrogant and powerful life form!
The dragon's eyes revealed a deep disdain for humans. It made no move, simply watching itself and Tasia calmly.
More than 90% of adventurers will have a mental breakdown after encountering a dragon, and even if they are lucky enough to survive, they will lose the courage to continue wielding a sword.
Dragons are such terrifying magical beings.
For a small number of adventurers, it is a necessary stepping stone to wearing the crown of honor, but for most, it is the end of the adventure.
Tasia noticed Linda's trembling body—not just Linda, she was the same, unable to resist the dragon's might, her body convulsing and shaking.
Only at this moment did Tasia feel a jolt in her heart, realizing that Linda was no longer the shadowy figure she once was, and that they were facing an unprecedented life-or-death crisis.
This felt like a twist in Tasia's heart; a feeling of resentment spread from her stomach to her mouth, a sour, burning, and nauseating sensation.
She clenched her fists, used her last bit of strength to support her legs, stood up shakily, and took out her magic cannon.
Someone like her, abandoned by her parents and adopted by an assassin organization, whose life was filled with misfortune, probably only deserved this kind of ending.
Tasia thought she could finally welcome a sunlit avenue filled with flowers, but a giant dragon flew down onto the road.
What saddened Tasia the most was that she indirectly harmed Linda. If she had never existed in the first place, Linda wouldn't have searched for dragon blood for her, which would have led to Linda being targeted by the Forest Dragon.
The tragedy was sparked by his own actions.
Tasia lowered her head in shame, her knuckles white from gripping the magic cannon too tightly. She wished she could drown in this pain to forget the greater agony before her.
"Master, please let me cover the rear."
"Tasia said in a hoarse voice. All she could do now was use her witch powers to delay Senlong as much as possible."
"This is really a headache."
Linda rubbed her temples, looking utterly helpless.
He placed his hand on Tasia's head: "To protect my maid, let's make an exception this time."
"But this is the only time. From now on, you must remember that the captain of the Phoenix Flower is Linda, not that cold and ruthless shadow from before, understand?"
Tasia stared blankly at Linda, somewhat confused by what Linda meant.
Should we make an exception just this once?
Linda is no longer able to use the power of the Dark Shadow, is she?
"I really like the scarf."
Linda smiled calmly as she helped Tasia straighten the tangled blue scarf around her neck and tied it into a neat knot.
From beginning to end, Senlong was enjoying the performance of the two ants.
I love watching adventurers bravely face life-or-death separations.
"This is... a scarf? Is it the one I lost at the amusement park?"
Tasia finally noticed what was on her neck.
Linda nodded. "Lulu picked it up."
"I don't intend to skip the fireworks display—"
"I know."
Linda rubbed Tasia's head.
The soft, silver hair rubbed against my palm, carrying the dampness of the night, and I could vaguely feel Tasia's body temperature.
This made Linda realize that she was no longer touching a paper doll, but a real woman.
As the team leader, protecting my teammates is my duty!
"So, let's go together next Winter Solstice. With Lulu, Monica, Kaffney... and everyone. Let's go see the fireworks together, make a wish, and not miss a single one."
Linda said.
"but..."
Tasia pursed her lips, looking nervously behind Linda.
Like a fisherman on a boat, harpoon in hand, a playful smile on his face, ready to catch the small fry. The calm demeanor of that forest dragon was terrifying.
Tasia couldn't imagine how she could escape from the dragon's gaze.
Linda extended a finger and pressed it against Tasia's soft lips.
Just like 'that time,' just hand it over to the owner.
"I will kill that forest dragon to protect my teammates."
Linda slowly turned around and walked over, braving the immense dragon's might.
He appeared relaxed and carefree, not even casting a green shield on himself, nor drawing the sword from his waist.
His entire body was riddled with flaws.
Not only was Tasia confused, but Senlong was too.
The enormous dragon eyes blinked, staring at Linda with surprise and uncertainty.
How could someone walk towards a giant dragon with their bare hands?
Even the leader of the Rising Sun Rank, the burly man wielding the golden greatsword, wouldn't dare to be so arrogant.
Could it be that the other party possesses a hidden, powerful force?
That's what he was thinking, but no matter how many times Senlong investigated, he couldn't find the slightest possibility of threatening the adventurer in front of him.
At this moment, Linda made a move.
Senlong narrowed his eyes.
But then Linda did something completely nonsensical.
He opened his spatial ring and took out a trench coat.
The trench coat was jet black, decorated with many blood-red patterns.
Linda put it on slowly and methodically.
Senlong was even more confused.
To tidy up one's appearance before dying?
This outfit was actually made by a tailor after Linda was attacked by the underworld.
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