Chapter 45 Chapter 45: Let's Agree First, No Hitting the Butt
Chapter 45: Let's Agree First, No Hitting the Butt
Since the Silvermane Guards who maintained order in the Underworld were withdrawn over a decade ago, to protect the interests of the vast majority, another organization must inevitably step up to maintain relative social stability—this is an inevitable outcome driven by human group dynamics.
As for whether this organization is relatively good or bad, it almost entirely depends on the leader alone... Fortunately, the people of the Underworld had good luck; they successfully encountered a kind-hearted leader of Wildfire.
This was exactly what Kevin told the three members of the Astral Express not long ago. And guided by Kevin, they also successfully found Wildfire's stronghold in Boulder Town.
Less than a few hours had passed since then. While the trouble in the mining area was barely resolved, a huge mess still remained that needed cleaning up. As a result, maintaining order in Boulder Town at this moment almost fell solely on Seele.
"So, according to what you're saying, you're actually outsiders from beyond Belobog. And to find that thing called the Stellaron, you plan to help us overthrow the current 'Supreme Guardian'?"
"And as long as that thing called the Stellaron is sealed, not only will the Fragmentum problem be solved, but even the blizzard enveloping the planet will completely disappear?"
As mentioned before, Seele's personality isn't suited to being a manager, and her communication and negotiation skills are only at a normal person's level. But she has no problem briefly reiterating what others have explained.
"Exactly, exactly! That's precisely what we mean!"
Hearing that Seele fully understood their words after just one listen, March 7th immediately excitedly clapped her hands. This at least indicated that her Trailblazing journey wouldn't take any weird turns anymore.
"I understand... but so what? Why should we necessarily accept your help?" Crossing her arms and looking at the excited March 7th, Seele mercilessly poured cold water on her.
To be honest, there were many things she didn't fully comprehend—like what exactly is a Stellaron? Why would a small object be the root cause of the Fragmentum and the blizzard?
But these weren't the main issues. After all, these proposals were just additional bonuses to Wildfire's original goals. The most important thing was... why should Wildfire accept their help?
This wasn't some arrogant retort, but a sense of vigilance that no one should abandon. Just like how Cocolia didn't accept their proposal back then, why must Wildfire immediately agree?
Even on a personal level, not everyone is willing to accept help from just anyone, let alone when this issue is elevated to a collective level?
The reason Seele was so decisive was because she knew that even if Leader Oleg were standing here, he wouldn't rashly agree to anything either.
"You mean you don't trust us?" Stelle asked, extending her hand.
"No, since you were introduced by Kevin, of course you deserve a certain degree of trust—but I absolutely cannot impose my own feelings onto everyone."
Even though they had known each other for less than two days, Seele's trust in Kevin was considerable. After all, he not only gave her that mysterious Stigmata but also taught her many practical combat techniques. She could completely view Kevin as her master without any issue.
But as Seele said, this trust ultimately belonged only to herself. She wasn't Wildfire's leader; what decision-making power did she have?
"Moreover, even if everything you say is true, how can I be sure you won't hold us back?"
As she spoke, Seele lightly waved the scythe in her hand and added, "Don't say I didn't give you a chance—defeat me in a fight, and I'll take you to see Wildfire's leader and vouch for your words."
If a teammate messes up on the battlefield, it could truly be a matter of life and death. A single mistake might even affect the entire battlefront.
These guys were here to discuss cooperation with Wildfire after all. Seele had to give them a chance to prove themselves. The main reason she chose combat as the method of proof was actually because March 7th, whose mouth never stopped running, accidentally blurted out that they had been thoroughly beaten up by Kevin.
Seele really wanted to know just how far her combat power still lagged behind his.
"Just fighting can solve it? No problem! That's something I'm best at!"
Hearing that she didn't need to rely on eloquence to persuade the other party, the self-aware March 7th immediately jumped out first. Fortunately, she wasn't entirely someone who forgets the pain once the wound heals. After saying this, she quickly added:
"But let's agree beforehand: absolutely no continuously hitting the butt!"
"...Huh?"
This strange statement left Seele utterly bewildered. Dan Heng slightly turned his cheek away, pretending not to know this person. Only Stelle nodded in agreement beside them.
After all, she had also landed butt-first earlier; unlike Dan Heng who was still sticking his out... truly healed.
"Forget it, suit yourself. I don't have those kinds of weird fetishes anyway."
After a moment's thought, Seele decided not to delve deeper into this obviously odd issue. She turned and walked outside: "Come this way. Let's find a more open place to fight. I can't really move around properly here."
To avoid involving bystanders, Seele directly led the three toward the edge of Boulder Town. Stelle, who was curiously looking around while following at the back, suddenly leaned close to March 7th's ear and whispered, "Don't you think the current development is very similar to game plotlines?"
Whether she was corrupted or inherited someone's genes, Stelle had only lost her memory and awakened a few days ago but was already addicted to various video games.
"What? Like what?"
March 7th was basically a good youth of the new era who didn't touch video games, but that didn't hinder her旺盛 curiosity.
"It's like... in those games, the opening usually sets up an unbeatable boss for the protagonist for a plot-forced defeat. After narrowly escaping death, the protagonist starts their journey, meeting various companions and growing stronger along the way, until finally returning to that initial boss..."
"And then we can give that guy a good beating?" Before Stelle could finish, March 7th had already learned to抢答.
"And then the protagonist still can't win and gets plot-killed again..."
Stelle helplessly spread her hands.
"Ah???"
What kind of idiot game has a plot like that?!
(There is an illustration here; it can be viewed after updating the version.)
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