"G-what just happened?"

Since the fight between the two sides lasted only a blink of an eye, when Fang Zheng put away his sword, most people had no idea what was going on. It was not until the figure quietly retreated that the others came to their senses. However, all they saw was the blood scattered on the ground and the big sword in Fang Zheng's hand that he had swung out at some point.

"Sure enough, there is something wrong with this box."

Fang Zheng glanced in the direction where the shadow disappeared, then looked at Nymph, who silently shook her head. You have to know that he and Nymph's perception is the strongest among this group of people. Nymph's full-band radar is turned on 24 hours a day, and Fang Zheng's time and space perception can even sense in advance. But even so, they did not notice that someone was lurking on the side, as if the shadow suddenly appeared out of thin air, and now... the other party disappeared again out of thin air, without a trace.

But that one sword was enough for it to withstand.

Fang Zheng took back the vampire in his hand. He liked the characteristics of this greatsword more and more. As long as it hits, it will cause damage. Although Fang Zheng did not use all his strength in a hurry just now, he believed that the sword was enough for the opponent to bear. After all, assassins and thieves are fragile professions. If the characteristic of the vampire greatsword was not "damage" instead of "lethal", it is possible that the sword just now would have taken the opponent's life.

"Okay, give me the box."

"Ah, please accept it!"

Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Hax trembled all over and quickly handed over the box. If he still had any doubts in his heart just now, now Hax was not willing to hold this thing in his hand at all. He knew very well that the figure was coming for the box. The opponent's strength was very strong and he had no way to find it. If the hidden person wanted to kill them, he and others would probably not have time to react and would become a corpse.

Fang Zheng took the box from Hawks, weighed it, and then put it back into his own space.

"Okay, let's go down the mountain."

Because of the sudden attack, the people who had relaxed at first became more alert again. After all, they were out of ammunition and food. Except for some magic props in Katie's hand, Fina, Hellion and the astrology sister were almost exhausted and had no extra energy to fight. The group of people brought by Hux were also covered with wounds after fighting with those monsters. A killer who appeared out of nowhere was too threatening to them.

But perhaps because of the anti-injury effect of the vampire sword, no one was seen attacking until everyone went down the mountain. It seems that the attacker was seriously injured, but... not all is a good thing.

"how so!"

Looking at the camp in front of them with black smoke, Hakes and Bolt were horrified. When everyone went down the mountain, they found that the camp they had set up at the foot of the mountain had been completely destroyed at some point!

"That's impossible. We went up the mountain only after we repelled the monsters' attack!"

Looking at the ruins of the camp in front of them, Hawks' face turned pale, and the others also looked confused. After all, there were too many accidents along the way, and they were a little overwhelmed to react.

Who attacked the camp?

This question was soon answered.

"It's the dark elf."

Jasmine walked forward and carefully examined the wreckage, then reached out and pulled an arrow from a wooden board.

"This is the crossbow of the dark elves. They are the only ones who can use this kind of thing here."

"Report!"

At this moment, the mercenary who was checking the situation on Hakes' side also ran back panting.

"All the companions in the camp were killed, and Lady Alice disappeared, leaving only this note..."

"What?"

Hearing this, Hawks hurriedly took the note and read it carefully, then he frowned.

"This is trouble! They kidnapped Miss Alice and asked us to take this box to exchange with them!"

"Miss Alice?"

"Well……"

Faced with Fang Zheng's curious question, Hakes showed an awkward expression for a moment, but still gave an answer quickly.

"Your Excellency, you should still remember that person..."

Having said this, he stretched out his hand and gestured. Fang Zheng looked at the gesture and immediately understood what he meant.

"You mean the meat mountain girl?"

"Uh... yes..."

"She deserves to be called Alice?"

“…”

This time, Harks didn't answer, but judging from his expression, he deeply agreed with Fang Zheng's complaints. But what could he do? He didn't come up with the name.

"...Excuse me...what should I do..."

"Just pretend you didn't see it."

After taking a quick glance around, Fang Zheng casually picked up the note. Soon, a ball of fire emerged from his hand, turning the note into ashes. Seeing this scene, Hawks's expression changed several times.

“But, but…”

"The other party has specified that we should go to the Underdark to trade. Do you think we should really go?"

Fang Zheng glanced at Harkes with disdain.

"We can't just interfere with the Underdark. Even the dwarves are unwilling to get close to it. What's more, they asked us to hand over a dead object. Who knows what they are going to do with it? What if they plan to create an army of dead men to counterattack the surface? Not to mention..."

As he spoke, Fang Zheng pointed at the girls not far away, and then glanced at Harks.

"Do you think a normal man would make this choice?"

“…”

Well, from a man's perspective, Hakes was speechless. That kind of woman... No, calling her a woman is an insult to women! If it were me, I wouldn't make such a stupid choice!

“For justice and peace, sometimes sacrifice is necessary.”

Looking at Hawks' complicated expression, Fang Zheng reached out and patted him on the shoulder.

"We will never forget Miss Alice's act of self-sacrifice for the sake of peace on the surface. The goddess will bless her soul and let her fall into eternal sleep... Any questions?"

"...No, I haven't."

At this point, what else can Hakes say?

He is also desperate!

But as Fang Zheng said, it was a dream to ask them to go to the Underdark just for Alice. They would not make such a foolish choice. Although the young lady's family had a high status in the Kingdom of Wealth, this incident itself was not a crime of war, not to mention that all the decisions were made by the great knight... Even if they were to take the blame, it would not be their turn.

Thinking of this, Hax suddenly felt much more relaxed.

That's right, just like the great knight said, let Miss Alice sacrifice herself for justice and peace!