Adam's fingers twitched slightly, but his expression remained unreadable.
Distant Eye...
The top-three ranker in the entire Orc Faction as of now...
Of course, that wasn't the main reason as to why Adam didn't imdiately decline.
A woman who could pry into the future itself...
That wasn't a na he could just ignore.
'Although I know about the current future events, I'm interfering a lot with the present so I can't say for sure that the things I know that are gonna happen in the future will be absolute...'
Adam thought.
'If I build connections with her, it would save so trouble of having to constantly confirm future events...'
Still, he didn't respond imdiately.
Instead, his gaze flickered toward Kristoff and Loraine, analyzing them once more.
Kristoff had the unmistakable build of a frontline tank.
Broad shoulders, a sturdy fra, and a massive shield strapped to his back.
His posture alone suggested confidence in his defense, and if Adam had to guess, his abilities likely revolved around reinforcent.
A walking fortress...
Loraine, on the other hand, was different.
There was a certain softness in her stance, her robes giving her away as a healer. T
he way she positioned herself slightly behind Kristoff in battle earlier confird it.
Support type.
Adam exhaled quietly.
"Tempting offer."
His voice was calm, controlled.
"May I ask why you're asking for specifically?"
Kristoff blinked before letting out a short chuckle.
"You serious? I saw you fight those gigantic undead."
"If it weren't for you and the illusion user, we definitely would've lost the siege battle just now."
'I'm also the illusion user, though…'
Adam thought dryly.
Loraine nodded in agreent.
"Plus, you don't seem to have a team yet. And in large-scale battles, going solo won't get you far. Strength is important, but so is coordination."
Adam remained silent.
She had a point.
The thing about the second floor was that numbers mattered a lot.
Of course, with Adam's current strength and overpowered abilities, he could definitely do so damage and carry the Orc Faction.
However, if stronger enemies tead up and larger-scale fights frequently occurred...
Then it was only a matter of ti before he hit a wall.
However, staying as a solo Stream Hunter had its advantages.
Moving alone allowed him to operate freely without drawing too much attention.
If he aligned with stronger players, however, he'd be forced into the spotlight sooner than planned.
Well... perhaps that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
'I ca here to figure out the reason for the Tower's retaliation. Having exposure might help...'
Kristoff must have sensed his hesitation because he added.
"Look, we're not asking for a permanent alliance. Just consider fighting alongside us for now. If it doesn't work out, you can leave. No strings attached."
Adam closed his eyes briefly, considering.
Then he made his decision.
"Alright... But I demand to see Distant Eye right away."
Adam then continued.
"It'st just to confirm if you're actually connected with her."
Kristoff grinned.
"Alright, that's fair enough. Let's go right now, I'll definitely introduce you to Distant Eye."
"Ah but, if you have any mischievous intentions with her, don't even try it..."
Kristoff added.
Loraine who was beside him, butted in with a frown.
"Kristoff, it's rude to assu things about people."
[haremphobic has donated 15 coins]
[haremphobic] : Agreed. He just saved your sorry *** you know.
[5th Style Sword Master] : Language, have decency in this chat...
[Frog Eater] : What even is that title? Why are you allergic to polygamy?
[Prankster of Kingdoms says phobic ans fear, aning he fears polygamy, not disgusted by it.]
[Disciple of Ice] : With the strear's strength, does he really need to team up with these people...
Adam didn't reply, silently noting down this misbehavior from Kristoff...
With that, the three turned as Kristoff leading the way.
The walk was quiet at first.
Adam wasn't the type to initiate small talk, and Loraine wasn't particularly chatty either.
Kristoff, however, clearly couldn't stand the silence.
He rubbed the back of his head awkwardly before finally speaking up.
"Truth be told, Distant Eye is my cousin, hehe."
Adam glanced at him but didn't say anything.
Kristoff continued, clearly warming up.
"That's actually the only reason I made it to the second floor earlier than I expected. I got here in two and a half weeks! Can you believe it?"
Adam just nodded.
He didn't ntion the fact that he had done it in one week...
Kristoff chuckled self-deprecatingly.
"At first, I thought I was gonna be soone special because she could see the future. I thought she wanted to bring along because I had the potential to be strong. But… turns out it was just because I was her cousin."
Adam didn't comnt.
Kristoff suddenly froze, as if realizing sothing.
"Oh, yeah, whoops. I wasn't supposed to say that she has future vision…"
Adam barely stopped himself from sighing.
Loudmouthed… And can't keep secrets.
He silently evaluated Kristoff.
While the guy seed reliable in battle, he clearly had a tendency to let things slip.
That was sothing Adam would have to keep in mind just in case...
Still, he didn't say much.
He knew of Distant Eye's reputation, but he had never personally interacted with her in his past life.
What he did know was that in his past life, she was a highly guarded figure...
One who had risen to the top precisely because of her ability to pry into fate.
Hours passed.
The first sign of the Orc Faction's settlent was the distant glow of torchlight.
Then ca the scent of burning wood, mixed with the faint stench of sweat and iron.
By the ti they reached the settlent, the sun had dipped below the horizon, casting the land in deep twilight.
Adam's eyes narrowed slightly as he took in the sight before him.
It was a massive encampnt, larger than the previous orc settlent that they had just defended.
Thick wooden walls, reinforced with sharpened stakes, surrounded the entire periter.
Guards stood at attention, their towering figures clad in rugged armor, so wielding giant axes while others carried bone-crafted weapons.
Beyond the gates, the settlent was alive with activity.
Orc warriors sparred in open training grounds, their roars echoing in the night.
rchants bartered loudly over exotic goods, while massive bonfires burned in the center, illuminating groups of hunters and fighters sharing stories of battle.
There was an organized structure to the chaos.
Kristoff and Loraine led him toward the heart of the settlent, where a massive tent stood.
A structure far grander than the rest.
Its entrance was adorned with carved symbols, and a heavy presence radiated from within.
Kristoff grinned and turned to Adam.
"Well, here we are."
Adam said nothing, simply observing.
A mont later, the tent's entrance shifted, and a figure stepped out.
She was tall, with sharp, piercing eyes that carried a weight beyond ti.
Her presence alone felt unnatural... as if she wasn't just looking at them, but through them.
Distant Eye.
She studied Adam for a long mont.
Then, finally, she spoke.
"Uh.. h-hello!"
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