I glanced at it.
Su Bai stopped in front of the pile of broken wooden crates.
"Come out."
He called softly.
Splash...
A soft rustling sound came from the clutter, and suddenly, a slender figure darted out. She kicked up dust with one hand and held a short dagger in the other, screaming, "Die!"
As it turned out, it's unclear whether she was too nervous or simply too inexperienced.
Before the dust could even reach Su Bai, she rushed towards it, blinding herself and tripping over it, ending up kneeling directly in front of Su Bai.
“...”
The two locked eyes.
Thump!
The girl readily kowtowed, crying and pleading, "Please spare me! Let me go! I'll do anything you ask! Just let me go back, and I'll make my father send an army... uh, I mean a fleet of ships to bring you lots and lots of money!"
“...”
Su Bai looked at the girl in front of him with a strange expression.
Her attire didn't seem to belong to a local; she wore a tan explorer's jacket with a white striped lining, loose-fitting trousers resembling work pants, and leather knee-high boots. Her bright red hair was pulled back, and her face was covered in dust and tears, making her look like a dirty little kitten. Her bright eyes were filled with pleading, and a hint of mischievous glint...
"Hey!"
She was indeed feigning mercy, and suddenly raised the dagger in her hand, stabbing Su Bai between the legs.
As expected, it was blocked by a shield.
“...”
Su Bai didn't say a word, but a few dark lines appeared on his forehead.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
The girl in front of him readily kowtowed again to confess her sins.
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