And the Dragon Descendant Sava is an imnsely important part of the early stage of the plan.
She might contribute in so way to the people living on this land in the future, but compared to the negative impact caused by her betrayal...
It is absolutely necessary to nip such a traitor in the bud.
Ti is limited, and I don’t have the energy to study her ntal journey thoroughly, to figure out if Sava had always harbored betrayal in her heart, and her acts of kindness in the early disaster were just to confuse those strong individuals, using the resources of the Alliance to grow quickly; or if there was so other reason for her betrayal later on.
With a mission heavy enough to crush a steel-like will, Vier could not consider so much, and everything was based on the principle of efficiency first.
She only needed to know that once Sava is dead, without her future betrayal, Pan Yun Province and Neum City could survive a few more years under the impact of the disaster, and she herself would take a step closer to success.
As for why she didn’t solve it when she first saw her, but joined the escort team temporarily as a teammate...
It’s because of a secret about Sava’s growth path.
This Dragon Descendant with a mixed bloodline, her talent could absolutely not be considered high, and her clan behind her was just ordinary, without any deep background.
Under normal circumstances, the resources available to her were not enough to support her promotion to Transcendent, or even higher.
Completing a job change once to beco a Senior Professional under Transcendent was already the limit.
But in her past life, she rose at an extrely fast speed like a snowball picking up montum.
Perhaps her future might bring investnts from various forces because of her initial rise in power and the corresponding rate of improvent she showed.
But all this ultimately requires a starting point.
A critical juncture that transford her from a low level adventurer into a potential figure worth betting on.
And according to Vier’s comprehensive investigation of Sava’s growth process, her transformation began with this escort mission.
Be it Magic Equipnt or high-quality Battle Skill inheritance, she absolutely gained sothing critical in this commission, turning it into the cornerstone of her rise.
Pursuing the principle of maximizing benefits, and needing to improve strength as quickly as possible, Vier naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
Thoughts flowed in her mind.
The sound of Sava’s complaints in the living room ahead beca increasingly piercing.
"Who else are we waiting for?"
The fine scales beneath her neck, which protected her vulnerable spots, quivered with her rising emotions.
Her icy vertical pupils reflected Wood ahead, and Sava was extrely agitated.
"It’s just an escort mission, at most we might encounter so wannabe bandits or a few goblin communities; the few of us are more than enough."
"And honestly, in just a few days’ ti, what kind of help can you find in the town?"
Normally, Wood wouldn’t allow her to speak to him in such a manner.
But right now, the young master was present, and he knew Sava’s character was such with no malice intended, so he lowered his posture, speaking reassuringly:
"Just wait half a day, half a day."
"If he doesn’t co before sunset... we’ll head out tonight."
"The supplies are already prepared, it won’t cause any delay."
Seeing Wood’s statent, Sava’s face, covered with scales, still showed heavy dissatisfaction, but she couldn’t say more and just sneered, turning her face away.
Upon seeing this, Half Elf Hai’an beside Wood could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
But the delicate face she inherited from her Elven mother still showed palpable worry.
"Young master, don’t worry."
As if sensing the other’s emotions, Wood spoke softly:
"With his personality, even if he doesn’t want to get involved, he wouldn’t betray us to anyone else."
"I’m always accurate in reading people."
"No, it’s not because of that." Despite his comfort, Hai’an just shook her head.
"I’m just wondering if involving him like this might be too dangerous for him?"
"After all, you have told he just gained his Professional Level last year, right?"
"If..."
"A newbie!?"
As if having heard a keyword, Sava, who was listening nearby, suddenly spoke out before Hai’an could finish.
"So we’ve been waiting in this town for so long, facing such big risks, just for so rookie who just reached their Professional Level not long ago?"
The dragon-like face showed a human-like surprise and disbelief, soon turning into anger as if she had been deceived.
"Wood, you didn’t ntion this point to ."
Her anger wasn’t unfounded, after all, under normal circumstances, an adventurer not long after upgrading would need so ti to adapt and understand the professional adventurer environnt.
Especially for those who have climbed up from low level adventurers step by step, taking one to two years starting from the simplest tasks to gradually adapt, and finally joining a fixed team to establish a foothold within the professionals.
Despite her casual words, she was well aware of the dangers that could be encountered in this escort mission.
Protecting the mission target "Hai’an" already occupied most of her energy, she had no ti to take care of an ordinary new Professional.
"I told you, trust ."
Perhaps dissatisfied by Sava’s attitude, Wood’s tone also beca firm.
"All you need to do is your duty; it’s that simple."
Hearing this, Sava raised her eyebrows sharply, anger surging up.
Seeing the two about to clash—
"Knock knock."
A crisp knocking sound suddenly echoed in the room.
In an instant, the previously charged atmosphere turned dead silent.
A cold light flashed silently.
Daggers, Fine Swords, arrows nocked on bows...
In the blink of an eye, the few of them were ready for battle, not even letting the knocking’s echo fully dissipate.
As the frontline of the team, with the aroma of food still clinging to him, Luca walked out quickly from the kitchen.
Holding an Ironwood Shield in his left hand, and tightly gripping an iron axe in his right palm.
Deliberately making sure his steps were heard like the owner, he raised his voice, "Who’s there?"
From outside the door ca a steady, emotionless male voice.
"It’s , Xia Nan."
No sooner had he spoken than Wood and Hai’an behind Luca could visibly relax.
Sava and Luca, however, remained on guard against the stranger.
At the sa ti, what none of them noticed—
Sitting at the very rear, never having participated in the quarrel, only ditating on the sofa, contemplating future plans, the Mage Vier.
The mont the voice was heard.
Her expression involuntarily froze, turning stiff instantly, amber pupils subconsciously quivering.
"No way..."
She murmured within, hoping she might have misheard, her eyes fixed firmly upon the wooden door.
Until, under Wood’s signal, Luca opened the door.
Revealing a face with inky black broken hair, cold and sharp features.
Finally, she lost hope.
"Damn it! ’On of Death’? Why is it him?"
"Was he supposed to et Sava at this ti? No, no, from my mory this task never included him?"
"Why!?"
"Could it be a chain reaction I caused?"
As Vier was caught in a ntal storm, her mind shaken by this unexpected figure, barely able to maintain even the most basic of expressions—
The figure standing outside the doorway also noticed her presence.
"Sorry, I just got back from the forest not long ago, several pieces of my Equipnt are being maintained at the Blacksmith Shop, so I was delayed for two days and only just managed to catch up."
"But as for supplies and whatnot, I’ve prepared everything myself; we can depart straight away without wasting any more ti."
"Ah, Vier?"
"What a coincidence, you’re here too?"
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