Chapter 17: Under the Fire
"Brother, really think about it, the girls in Yuxi City are good-looking, the things are delicious, and the team welfare is okay. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć Info: "Kenyat is still trying to persuade Wood and the others to join the Buryans Reserve Regiment.
"No, get out. Wood coldly declined the gracious invitation.
After his closer inspection, it was discovered that Kenyat looked a bit like the boss of the team they had robbed last time, and was likely related by blood, or even brothers.
That well-behaved priest sister also looks a lot like the priest who was robbed of the dimensional bag by him.
It's really the end of the world where we don't meet......
Kenyat was not annoyed after being rejected, and still started chatting with Team Wood with a smile.
While Wood was listening to the enthusiastic and noisy "background music", a very gluttonous smell of food came over.
The priest's sister was cooking dinner, and it looked delicious on the surface, and it looked so good that it was many times better than what Klaus had cooked.
Wood instantly showed one of the most charming smiles and put his hand on Kenyat's shoulder: "Brother, how about we have dinner together?"
It's completely different from the cold performance just now, and it's easy to throw away this kind of thing in front of food.
Kenart laughed heartily twice, then said, "Let's go, friends!"
People can't always say no to this kind of refreshment.
Klaus was the first to rush forward, despised both Wood and McCar.
What about your dignity as a chef? Shouldn't you yell at me and start a cooking contest and let them try it?
With a warm smile on her face, the priest's sister cooks delicate meals for the gluttons who have been pasted up, and she is a virtuous wife in the eyes of men.
In this day and age, such women are few and far between.
If it weren't for the fact that she looked so similar, Wood would never have thought that this girl had anything to do with that impolite pastor.
"Give. The girl held a steaming lunch box in her hand, blushing and smiling shy in the firelight.
Her girlish heart really bloomed......
Wood was also slightly stunned, and it really felt strange now......
"Hmm...... Thank you. He slowly took the lunch box and turned to leave.
The girl behind him also followed him two steps .......
Wood turned his head again, and the girl stopped, looking at each other as if they were about to say something.
After a while, both opened their mouths at the same time.
"The ......" "Excuse me......"
The words of the two men collided and stopped at the same time.
The girl looked away slightly, no longer looking at Wood, wondering if it was because of the proximity to the fire, and the flush on her face looked even worse.
Wood usually has a very good set of words and deeds for girls, but at this time, a string called love was touched in his heart, and this was the first time that he seemed a little overwhelmed in the affairs of men and women.
It was a long time with Betty and they naturally came together, which is completely different from the current situation of touching at first sight.
Wood looked at the fire, thinking about what to say.
The girl lowered her head, also thinking about how to ask so as not to be embarrassed.
There was a strange atmosphere around the two of them, but fortunately, the companions who were eating in the distance didn't notice it, otherwise they would have been heckling again.
"Crackling......" The sound of wood burning on fire was left beside the two of them.
Wood looked back at the girl, who looked up.
"Actually......" "Just ......"
This is the second time, and in a sense they have a tacit understanding.
Wood laughed at this tacit understanding, calmed himself, and continued, "I just wanted to know your name. ā
The girl's mouth was still open, and when she heard this, she lowered her head at first, and then raised it again.
"Hmm...... Actually, I want to ask about this as well. "The girl who is just starting to fall in love shows her bravery.
"Hahaha......" The two who were embarrassed laughed together, one laughing, and the other covered their mouths with a chuckle.
Wood, who was a man, stretched out his hand first, and the girl held it shyly.
"Wood Inz. ā
"Jessica Keno. ā
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"The eldest lady of the Nelito family and that witch are so powerful!" Wood, who was eating, was a little surprised when he heard Jessica's words.
Cisna Nelito and a silver-haired witch escaped in the first stage when they encountered a high-level demon summoned by the contract, losing only one companion.
This incident caused a sensation in the northeast at that time, especially the Honsai Castle and the Beryans Adventure Group at that time.
The sudden appearance of a high-level demon was a surprise, and the fact that a new person could escape alive was something that others did not expect.
In particular, there is the only bloodline left behind by the legendary St. Lotus.
But this was just the beginning, and after being attacked by demons, both newcomers were silent for two years.
There are various rumors that he lost his fighting spirit because of the death of his companion, and he did not dare to enter the dungeon again because he was afraid of demons......
Later, they erupted without warning.
In the case of only two people, it takes three months to pass the first stage and less than a year to pass the second stage.
Now that they are in the third stage of the rapid strategy, everyone has reason to believe that they will not waste too much time.
For them, the real test is from the fourth stage onwards.
The sole heir to the Glory of Beryans is a gifted warrior! Nothing could be more comforting to the people of the Northeast.
For hundreds of years, Beryans was the patron saint of that region.
Wood calculated in his heart that if the next step went so well, more than a year would be enough to clear the second stage.
The two of them, who had no common topic, first talked about the big things they knew, and then Wood tried to turn the conversation back to the two of them.
He's a man, and the girl is obviously not very good at finding topics.
"You have four siblings, that's really rare. Wood looked surprised.
Jessica nodded, now she was no longer inhibited, it seemed natural.
"The eldest sister, the third sister and I are both priests, the second brother is an elven archer, and the youngest brother has just turned into a warrior. "When he talks about his family, he is still smiling, and he obviously has a good relationship.
"Our father was a soulless scumbag, so we didn't know who our respective mothers were. But fortunately, the eldest sister is very powerful and brought a few of us to Yusai Castle and live a life of abundant food and clothing. ā
After Jessica said this, she looked up to see Wood looking at her, and immediately looked away again.
She was still not used to making eye contact with men.
Wood looked at the stars with a smile: "I also have a sister, although I am not related by blood. ā
After listening to what the girl said, he couldn't help but think of Betty.
Thinking that he was still flirting with Betty behind his back, a trace of guilt suddenly rose in his heart, and his face became a little worse.
However, Jessica, who was still innocent of feelings, didn't notice it, didn't look at Wood's face and continued: "That's good, I also want to have a sister, my brother is too naughty." ā
Wood smiled again, "Yes, it's very comfortable to have a sister. ā
Then there was no topic, and there was silence again.
Wood thought for a moment, feeling that he was still being condemned by his conscience, and looked at Jessica with a sigh.
He wanted to make this girl's long-term pain worse than short-term pain, and if he was scolded, he would admit it.
"Actually, I ......" just opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to say it anymore.
Jessica was looking at him with smiling eyes, beautiful and innocent.
Wood gave up, he couldn't be ruthless enough to spoil this good intention.
"Huh?" Jessica looked confused.
Wood, who had always been decisive, hesitated and gave himself a big slap in the face.
"It's nothing, actually, I want to have a naughty brother too. Casually perfunctory past, he feels like a scumbag now.
Although Jessica sensed something was wrong, she didn't think much of it, she didn't doubt the person she liked.
Wood also returned to normal, and the two continued to talk about various topics, and the cheerful laughter of Jessica, who fell in love, was infectious.
Now, enjoy it first......
Late at night, the two finally parted reluctantly, and Jessica fell asleep with a smile on her face.
Wood, on the other hand, kept his eyes open and couldn't sleep for a long time.
"Go back to sleep, I'll just come to tonight's shift. Wood crawled out of the bed and said to Rebecca, who was on vigil.
"I can't sleep anyway, it's good to blow the cold wind. There was a hint of self-deprecation in the words.
In the moonlight, Libeka's face became even colder, and she sat down on the ground: "I can't sleep either." ā
Wood sat down and pulled out a cigarette, "Don't mind if I smoke." ā
Rebecca didn't reply, he understood that it didn't matter.
He took out a match and lit the cigarette, and as soon as he took a puff, Libeka suddenly spoke: "Give me one too." ā
Wood looked at the night sky, "You can't smoke this." ā
Rebecca didn't speak, just held out her hand.
Wood sighed, but still gave the stubborn woman one, and by the way, contributed a match.
"Ahem, ahem!" Rebecca had just taken a sip before she choked.
Even in the darkness of the night, Wood's extraordinary eyesight could still see the woman choking on tears.
"I've said it all, but I don't listen. The very gentlemanly manservant handed him a handkerchief.
After Rebecca took the handkerchief, Wood reached out to take the cigarette.
Libeka didn't give it, but took another sip, but this time she didn't choke, although it was still a little uncomfortable.
Adventurers are still very adaptable.
"Why are you insomnia?" Wood thought that there was something strange about Rebecca tonight.
After a long time, there was still no reply.
Wood also understands that everyone has something on their minds that they don't want others to know.
The wind blew across their cheeks, bringing more sorrow to the two of them.
In the darkness of the night, there was only one moonlight and two points of Mars.
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The next day, as soon as the sun rose, the trained adventurer got up.
In the dungeons, they can't afford to be lazy.
Kenart sorted out his things, then looked at Wood and the others and said, "Friends, we're going to part here." ā
"Although this gathering was an accident and it was less than a day, we ......" is about to say a tirade.
Wood reluctantly stepped forward and hugged Kenyat, and then said, "Brother, goodbye." ā
On the one hand, it is to seal Kenyat's mouth that cannot be stopped, and on the other hand, it is from the heart.
Because after this time, it is really difficult to meet again, even if he is yin, but he really doesn't hate this enthusiastic man.
Kenart slapped Wood on the shoulder, then went to carry a half-dead companion.
He has a wit that he can't see from the outside, and he already knows about last night's events.
Leave some time to separate.
"It's time to say goodbye. Wood looked at Jessica, still smiling in this situation.
"yes. Jessica's eyes were a little sad that couldn't be hidden, and she said with a smile: "Parting is always the most annoying." ā
Her smile was not as natural as Wood's, and it seemed forced.
Neither of them had broken the layer of window paper called love, because they had already known that they would be separated.
"Nice to meet you. Wood held out his hand.
"Me too......" Jessica shook her hand: "I'm really happy ......"
Her tears were already falling.
Wood knew that if he continued to hesitate, there might be an irreparable situation, and he was ruthless.
"Goodbye ......"
"Hmm...... Good bye. ā
The two hands slowly parted, and a tear flowed from the eye socket and fell to the ground.
Wood closed his eyes, turned around, and walked toward his companion.
"Da ......" The girl hesitated, did not turn around, but lowered her head and took a few steps forward.
Wood's corner was grabbed by a hand, and he opened his eyes in surprise and turned back.
He couldn't imagine that this shy girl had such courage.
"I ...... Like you. The girl bowed her head and said the words hidden in her heart.
"Although the time is short, from the moment we met, I began to like you!" The girl's voice was not loud, but it could easily penetrate people's hearts, especially Wood's heart.
This is a girl's confession.
Wood didn't know what to say, he froze in place, he felt like a coward!
No, it's not like, he's just a coward!
I can't tell the girl the fact that I have a lover, and I can't completely reject the girl, let alone promise the girl.
Jessica lowered her head, perhaps because she had spoken her heart's words and stopped crying.
She didn't wait for an answer for a long time, she showed a relieved smile, slowly raised her head, and looked at the overwhelmed eyes.
"If one day, we do meet again, then try to be together, okay?" this should be the craziest thing she's ever done in her life.
Wood looked at the reddened eyes and tear-stained smiling face, and the defense in his heart was also breached.
Well, at such a time, he, a coward, can only leave the choice to the bitch of fate......
Nodding slightly, he then said the words like a young man who had not yet entered the world: "Even if you were in the sea of people at that time, I would have recognized you." ā
After saying this, he felt that he had no face to face Betty at home again.
Jessica, who received the answer, let go of her hand grasping the corner of her clothes, and slowly turned around and walked towards her companion.
"Me too......" left the last sentence.
She believed that the day would come. She will definitely be more beautiful than anyone else.
Wood approached his teammate with a very self-deprecating expression, and McCa and Klaus didn't speak, just patted him on the shoulder in understanding.
Any man with a sense of responsibility will not be too psychologically relaxed when he meets a second woman he likes.
The rest of the Rebecca still looked cold, and they didn't seem to be interested in these things as before.
But Maika, who knows how to read words and colors, still feels a little different.
(Spoiler: Kenyat and Jessica are both very important characters in the back~)
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On the sixtieth floor, the battle is now extremely fierce.
Rebecca, who has entered the angelic state, is engaged in a struggle with a half-orc warrior.
The brave orcs also grew a pair of wings, and fought with Libeka in the sky.
Klaus didn't shoot the most powerful spell like last time, one was afraid of hurting his teammates, and the other was because the preparation time for a large spell was close to ten minutes, and Libeka couldn't hold out that long.
At that time, the mages who have no warriors in front of them will only be torn apart.
"Rebecca, leave!" Maika prepared for sorcery.
Libeka let out a loud shout and threw out the giant shield directly, slapping the orc to the ground.
"Beautiful!" Maika didn't waste the opportunity, and a binding spell wrapped around the orc.
The orc pushed away the glittering shield first, and then spent more than ten seconds breaking free.
For adventurers, these ten seconds are enough to prepare!
Klaus' spell fires, and a massive fireball smashes down from the air.
The orc looked at the fireball bravely, and he had the self-confidence to block it!
"Boom!" the fireball covered his massive body and exploded.
The orcs in the flames and explosions felt relaxed, just burning some fur.
Then he raised his greatsword and began to bless the aura.
He was going to go out and finish off the invaders when the flames dissipated!
The flames gradually dissipated, and Wood, who was hiding in the shadows, took out the morning light and jumped out.
As soon as the smoke cleared, the orc saw a black muzzle pointed at him, grinned, and jumped up in the same way, intending to slash in the air!
Maika's second bind spell was also ready!
Wood's expression now did not look cold, but rather a little violent.
Lately, he hasn't been in a good mood.
He pulled the trigger at the bound orc, and a roar came from what looked like an abyssal demon.
Daybreaker, fire!
Maika and Klaus had fled, and Wood had taken to the skies due to the reaction.
The muzzle of the gun was still roaring, and the orc felt his body slowly disappear.
The shackles had been lifted, but he didn't have the strength to act anymore.
He already regretted it in his heart, and it would have been nice if he had just run away at that time.
But it's too late...... Consciousness gradually blurred, and finally disappeared under the fire of the magic cannon.
"Congratulations to the Adventurer Squad for killing the ordinary boss conceited warrior Henry. ā
As the system's prompt sounded, the Daybreaker stopped roaring.
Wood began to fall from the sky, but luckily he didn't have a fear of heights.
Rebecca flapped her wings, caught Wood in a princess hug, and began to fly slowly to the ground.
"That's weird. Wood protested to Rebecca in all seriousness.
Rebecca ignored him and continued to fly to the ground.
Suddenly, the duration of the angel's arrival was up, the wings disappeared directly, and Libeka closed her eyes.
"Alas......" Wood sighed, and as he fell, he placed the sleeping Rebecca on top of it, using himself as a cushion.
Who made him a man......