It was the night before the attack on the Ice Demon City was launched, and Ariezel was using [Magic Resonance] to develop and transform the magic in Alice's body. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Sophia stood alone in front of the door of the magical hut, her back against the wall, and she could faintly hear Alice's embarrassing screams from inside the room. It seems that it has already begun.

In fact, one night before that, my sister Arizza had done the same experiment on herself. Unfortunately, the experiment did not show any results. According to Ariza Ez, [Magic Resonance] has successfully perfected the magic circuit in his body, and it stands to reason that the abilities that he could originally use should be able to make a certain leap forward.

It's just that after many attempts, Sophia still doesn't know the point, and even begins to suspect that it was just Elize's prank...... However, this idea was quickly dispelled, because she knew Alize's personality very well, and although she was a prankster sister, she never joked about the research projects she was passionate about.

In other words, the strengthened ability does not bear fruit, perhaps because of a lack of talent or talent.

While thinking about this, Sophia couldn't help but feel a little lonely. Because she knows that she is different from her two sisters, her sisters are all talented in their past and present lives, and she is just a mortal.

The reason why I can still stand side by side with them now is purely due to the experience and memories given by the 'man in black'. It is precisely because of this that she knows that the 'man in black' is not only a mortal, but also an incurable inferiority. I don't know who once said that the greatest crime in the world is murder, and all his life, he regarded killing as a profession, and did not think about anything other than fighting and killing for a moment.

When he was young, he fought to stay alive, and after being adopted, he was only taught the skills of fighting, and he fought endlessly as if he were breathing in the middle of his mission. He was a machine that repeated every step, every movement, every tactic in battle back and forth tens of thousands of times, so that it could be done logically even without going through the brain.

In the final analysis, the combat ability he has mastered now does not require any talent at all, but he is just 'used to it'.

And around her, not only the two sisters, but also talented geniuses everywhere. The orc boy Cam, Sister Alice's disciple John, and Sister Eliezer's assistant Michelle...... Sooner or later, I will be far surpassed and lose the qualification to stand by their side.

The night vigil alone is not a strange experience for Sophia, the 'man in black' in the previous life, he didn't think about anything during the vigil, but just kept his vigil as high as possible, ready to deal with the enemy's surprise attack at any time. And now Sophia is thinking wildly and sighing inexplicably.

In this regard, she couldn't help but think to herself, it seems that I, even the instinct of the 'fighting machine', are rusty......

That being said, even if it's rusty, it won't miss such a conspicuous breeze. Sophia suddenly opened her half-squinted eyes, and [Breath Perception] told her that she was surrounded.

In addition to the three sisters, there are only adventurers from the raiding team, or knights of the legendary blade.

The latter can be ruled out, because it is hard to imagine that those aggregates who advocate fairness and chivalry would make such a stealing move. And in terms of the perceived individual strength, the opponent may be some experienced warriors, but it is far from reaching the height of the Legendary Blade.

There are two options before you.

First, quickly mark all targets with Shadow Fighting Energy, and then use magic bullets to wipe them out.

Second, shift position, make contact with the opponent's leader, and find out the opponent's intentions.

If it were a man in black in a previous life, I am afraid that the second option would not be considered at all. Because no matter what the reason, the opponent who secretly launched the siege network in the middle of the night has no need to negotiate.

Of course, for the man in black, fighting is not the only option. If he judged that the enemy was outnumbered, he might decisively abandon his teammates and flee alone.

It's just that for Sophia now, the second option of 'Man in Black' is also absolutely not considered.

But for now, fighting them may not be a smart choice.

After all, there was some small friction with the high-level cadres of the Adventurers' Association during the day, and it was not incomprehensible that the other party would send people to monitor overnight out of vigilance. The best evidence is that they just spread out a tight siege, but no one released a murderous aura.

Moreover, during the day, she experienced first-hand the power of the old grandfather in the adventurer, and if he was serious, he might be able to fight on par with Alice's sister, which made Sophia have to admit that there is a dragon and a crouching tiger among the adventurers of the empire. If there is a movement in the battle, it is likely to attract the attention of the older sisters, thus interrupting the process of [Magical Resonance] and causing an immeasurable impact on future battles.

So, Sophia, who had made a decision, slowly stood up, and while she was emitting a cold murderous aura around the ground, she raised her arm and pointed with her index finger in the direction of a small forest not far from the camp. Then, her figure was wrapped in the shadow of the fighting spirit, and she disappeared without a trace.

The purpose of the murderous aura is to intimidate opponents, conveying the message of 'if you dare to attack the hut behind me, I will kill you all', and pointing at a distance is to tell them 'I will wait for you over there, if you don't come, I will kill you all'.

Next, the people who came to the appointment were somewhat beyond Sophia's expectations - with a gentle face, a familiar orc girl beside her, her eyes narrowed into slits, and a middle-aged man with a sly smile like a fox.

The man introduced himself: "Good evening, princess as beautiful as the moonlight." Contemptible Joseph, as the leader of the Gray Beast Regiment's [Black Silver's Fierce Fang], my subordinates and daughter were taken care of by you a while ago. ”

Sophia immediately remembers the armed group that she encountered when she rescued her maid, the orc boy Cam, not long ago, and understands the identity of her opponent.

"And then, to avenge your own subordinates?"

"Hahaha, how could it be. Please make no mistake about it, Your Highness the beautiful Princess. We haven't taken on the top of the game to get a head start on Mr. Whitehouse. In fact, the strongest trump cards of our regiment have been easily defeated by you, and there is no chance of winning in a head-to-head battle. ”

Sophia El Crusnier...... My name. In addition, I am a nobleman, but not a princess, so please do not make dangerous statements. If it is accidentally spread, it will cause the lord of my lord to suffer unjustly. Now that you know you can't win me, ...... you?"

"Yes, Miss Sophia. The contemptible people came here for only one purpose. Would you like to join us?"

"Huh...... Funny joke, this uncle. ”

The unexpected words made Sophia smile.

"No, it's not a joke. Despite your extraordinary strength, you exude a similar aura to us, an aura of compassion that cannot find its own meaning except on the battlefield. Therefore, we are one kind, and if we go with us, we swear that we will fulfill your wishes and prepare a satisfactory battlefield for you to wield your power to the fullest. ”

Jonathan made a ...... as if he had seen through Sophia No, it should be said that it is a general statement that sees through the essence of the 'man in black'.

"It's a very tempting offer, but let me decline. ”

"So, Miss Sophia. Jonathan didn't show a look of disappointment, as if he was sure that the other party would refuse, and immediately followed up with the next sentence, which was completely beyond Sophia's unexpected suggestion, "Are you willing to buy us?" As long as 10,000 imperial gold coins, we [Black Silver Fang] will be sent in the future." ”

"Father, what are you talking about!?" The orc girl who made the man her father reacted extremely strongly to this, and it seemed that his decision was not told to anyone, and it may even be a temporary whim.

"Shephilia, don't be so loud. "......Shh

"How about it, Miss Sofia, you can reply to me after considering it, and we will stay in [Enoses] for the next few months. ”

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That's all that happened that night......

And the man named Jonathan, after many days, appeared in front of Sophia again.

No, to be precise, this time Sophia was invited to come to the door in order to continue the conversation with Jonathan halfway through the night.

"Here are fifteen thousand Imperial Gold Coins. Sophia said, asking Cam to present the money bag full of gold coins in the center of the hall, "Anyway, Uncle is really brazen, he took the initiative to come to the door to sell, and he actually asked for sky-high prices." Today, he deliberately instigated some third-rate miscellaneous pieces to give himself a chance to put on a good show in order to show the performance of the product. ”

"Don't dare to be, but Miss Sophia, you are the one with a unique vision. I can understand the value of our existence and the great significance of the future development of the imperial situation. But I remember...... It should be 10,000 gold coins, and please take back the excess. ”

Sophia, who used to be an intelligence officer, certainly understands the extraordinary role of the [Black Silver Fang], an illegal group that is skilled in special operations, in troubled times. Her personal power is limited, and she needs a trustworthy and high-performance eyes and ears in the midst of a potentially turbulent imperial situation in the future.

Although in her expert eyes, these members of the Grey Beast Regiment still have many professional deficiencies in intelligence gathering, with a little training, they will definitely be able to perform tasks that the Celestial Garrison cannot accomplish.

And most importantly...... The man in front of her, Sophia didn't want to be his enemy. Although he may be weak from a warrior's point of view, in that unfathomable smile, there is a certain temperament that even Sophia feels dangerous.

"No, the extra five thousand gold coins are a guarantee for you to swear never to betray. At the same time, I hope that Shephilia will be my personal bodyguard. ”

"With only five thousand gold coins, do you want the contemptible to sell your important daughter?"

"No, it's not a betrayal, uncle, you misunderstood. This is a study that will make you proud of your trump card and have more power. At the same time, it is also to use her as a hostage to contain your uncle. ”

"Oh...... Miss Sophia, she is far-sighted, but you seem to be too contemptuous. Jonathan said cheerfully, turning his gaze in Shephia's direction, "Shephilia, from today onwards, you will be on the task of protecting Miss Sophia all day. There must be no mistake in protecting the employer with his life. ”

“...... Understood, Father. Although Shephilia was a little reluctant, she couldn't help but secretly think in her heart, "Does this guy need my protection?" and had to agree honestly.

At the same time, Cam on the side also showed a complicated expression. The two orc teenagers and girls stood side by side, their previous atmosphere stiff and scalp-tingling

Regarding the mutual attitude of the two, Sophia smiled helplessly, and continued, "Okay, Uncle Jonathan, since the deal has been made, then don't waste time, let's go into battle immediately." I'm going to test the performance of the product with my own methods. ”