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"You have fallen... Ryusang."

“I’m sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Charles.”

Charles poured himself a glass of milk: "It's not disappointment. People always have to go through setbacks and thorns to know what path they are on. If you haven't made mistakes, you can't define what is right, and naturally you can't talk about justice."

"Anyone can say nice things, but when disaster and suffering befall them, how many people can still uphold 'justice'?"

"..." Ciel's sigh echoed in the wine cellar, while Ryu remained silent.

"Latest intelligence: The Loki Familia has discovered a secret room within the artificial labyrinth—the [Room of Life]. Within that room, adventurers who die within the labyrinth can be resurrected, provided their bodies are in good condition..."

"..."

“After the 27th Nightmare, many remnants of the Dark Faction were taken in by Thanatos and are now scattered throughout the city, living in anonymity and waiting for their chance. I have intelligence on them.”

"..."

"The Dark Faction possesses the technology to implant colored magic stones into the bodies of adventurers, transforming them into monsters. These monsters have the abilities of 'self-regeneration' and 'magic disruption,' so be careful in battle."

"..."

Ciel casually recounted the information he knew, but Ryu didn't react much, so he sighed.

"Jara will be going to the port city tomorrow to discuss cooperation with the Fisher God Nyod. Most of the Rudra clan's leaders will be there..."

Teng——

Ryu placed her hand on the table, her eyes closing in on Ciel: "Where is it located?"

"Inside a cave on the west coast."

Ryu took the intelligence documents and turned to leave.

"and many more!"

Liu stopped in her tracks.

Charles warned, "Be careful. Jarrow is already level 5, and he's also mastered the power of monster transformation. You alone won't be a match for him..."

Liu didn't turn around, her eyes narrowed, and she said with a chilling expression, "I am not fighting alone."

She paused, then softened her tone and said, "Thank you. Also, please be careful."

Chapter 462 She is not fighting alone.

Port City, Meilian.

The first rays of dawn slowly climbed the sea, and the rising sun was reflected on the quiet coastline.

The waves soaked the beach, crashed against the rocks, and washed over the pairs of combat boots.

The red-haired cat-man, with a blade of grass in his mouth, scanned the coastline with his cold, snake-like eyes, then smirked as he stared at the back of the mountains and rocks.

"Now that you're here, don't be timid, Lord Njord."

As the words fell, a male god draped in a gray cloak slowly emerged from the shadows of the rocks, his tone filled with displeasure as he questioned:

"What solutions to the fisheries problem are you talking about?"

"You're really in a hurry, my lord." Jāluó's lips curled up.

The deal with Njord involved helping them solve the problem of fish struggling to reproduce in the sea.

Nine years ago, there was a cave near the port city that led to the underground city. The aquatic monsters in the underground city would be continuously transported into the ocean through this exit.

This has made it difficult for the original fish species in coastal cities to survive.

After Zeus and Hera's Familia killed Leviathan, the guild used the bones dropped by Leviathan to create the "Sea Dragon Seal," sealing the large hole and preventing the dungeon from sending monsters to the ocean.

However, this does not effectively improve the fisheries.

Unable to bear seeing children die at sea, Njord reached an agreement with Jalho.

The content involves releasing carnivorous plants into the nearby ocean, which are attracted by the power of magic stones and prey on monsters.

By simply sprinkling powder mixed with magic stones, ships can be protected from attacks by carnivorous plants, thereby reducing the number of monsters along the coast and ensuring the safety of the clan.

Jallu's purpose was to use Nyod's channels for smuggling and, incidentally, to cultivate carnivorous plants to provide energy for the fetus of the precious pearl.

However, this plan is still under negotiation...

On the other side of the mountain wall, Liu lay in the grass high up, holding a monocular telescope, witnessing the scene of the Jaluo transaction.

"One, two... sixty..."

She calculated the number of enemies, assessed the difference in strength between the two sides, and formulated a plan.

Having ascertained the enemy's situation, she put on the [Hades' Invisibility Helmet] she had borrowed from Asphie, and her figure disappeared from the spot.

A few minutes later……

At the location where Jalho and Njord were negotiating, a member of the last group who was on guard and keeping watch suddenly felt a chill on his neck. Immediately afterward, a hand covered his neck, silencing his sobs, and he inexplicably disappeared into the crowd.

A moment later, Ryu, dressed in a black robe and wearing a white bone mask, took his place and blended into the group.

Liu suppressed his urge to kill Jaluo immediately and waited for the two sides to complete their negotiations.

All day long, she followed Jāra, escorting the monsters transported from the man-made labyrinth into the sea, until night fell.

……

Inside the Rudra clan's port city base, clan members gathered together, clinking glasses and celebrating the successful completion of their mission.

Liu made an excuse to leave before the meal and secretly sneaked into the kitchen.

Just as the Rudra clan was at their most relaxed, and Jala was raising his wine cup, contemplating the future, a cold glint flashed in the small tavern.

One of the clansmen's heads was tossed high into the air, followed by four more.

The elusive strike made Jaluo's nerves tense. He looked down, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings, searching for that familiar golden figure: "Li Ang—"

His response was the sound of bodies collapsing to the ground.

The members of the clan slowly clutched their necks and staggered to the ground. The clan of 72 people fell one after another like dominoes.

Seeing this, a bead of cold sweat trickled down Jaluo's forehead: "What...what happened? Ugh..."

As he spoke, he suddenly realized something was wrong, and his body began to slowly stiffen and become numb.

"Liang—you actually used poison!?"

Liu's figure appeared at the front door. Outside, a bolt of lightning flashed, illuminating her profile.

She completely ignored Jalal's questions. Like a demon, she swept through the tavern with her wooden sword and magic, and blood slowly seeped into the cracks of the wooden tables and chairs.

"Liang!! How can you do this to the justice you bear?" Jaluo swayed his body. His level of advancement had made him immune to most of the toxins, but he still couldn't keep up with Liu's speed.

His expression changed as fragments of his companions' corpses rained down on his face, filling him with terror.

Fear gripped him, and he turned to run away. As a result, his entire body grew fur, his bones deformed, and he transformed into a large, purplish-red cat. With a leap, he landed on the tavern window.

Just as he was about to use the momentum to rush out of the tavern, his back foot was grabbed tightly by a hand.

"Where do you want to go?!"

A voice as emotionless as a demon rang out, and with all its might, Jāluó turned and ripped out with a claw.

when----

A barrier composed of golden sacred characters blocked the claws of the demon, and red flames ignited around Ryu's body.

"babble--"

Jalu tore out its claws like a madman, finally breaking the barrier, only to be met with a massive slash from Liu, wreathed in flames.

boom--

Jaluo, engulfed in flames, tumbled back into the tavern. His hair grew rapidly, and his upper body expanded, transforming him into a gigantic, six-meter-tall, mottled saber-toothed tiger.

"Roar—" it roared, the flames went out, and its flesh and blood wriggled and healed. After gathering its strength, it pushed off with its hind legs, shattering the floor with one foot, and roared as it pounced on Liu.

Its sharp teeth crushed Ryu's wooden sword, its claws pressed down on Ryu's shoulders, pinning her beneath it. Saliva mixed with blood dripped onto Ryu's face, and a small katana pierced precisely through Jaluo's jaw.

Ryu kicked Jaluo away, drew his katana, and rolled away.

The small tavern was reduced to dust in the fierce battle between the two.

The pained Jaluo covered his mouth, white smoke rose, and his wound healed. His bloodshot eyes stared at Ryu, who was holding the katana backwards and was wary of him.

A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and raindrops fell on the two of them as the downpour began.

"Go to hell!"

Amidst Ryu's roar, Jaluo turned and ran towards the coast without a second thought.

Liu stood on flames, her body enveloped in a swirling curtain of rain. She struck first, her blades landing on Jaluo. The cat and the man, two shadows, one red and one black, fought their way to the sea.

Perhaps it was the effect of the anesthetic.

In the instant that the claws and the katana collided, the katana flashed by and severed one of the beast's claws.

Liu stepped on the wind jade and instantly turned back, giving Jaluo no chance to recover. Flames and blood swirled around the mottled katana. The five unavoidable slashes broke through the spatial constraints and formed a pentagram that enveloped Jaluo.

Five enormous wounds appeared on the massive body of the demon, blood gushing out and staining the earth red. The beast-like body rapidly contracted, and the demon knelt on the ground, panting heavily.

“Liang…you…”

Poof————

A cyan wind jade entered Jala's body, and after a detonation, Liu's arm emerged from Jala's back...

Jaluo laughed: "You...you're so pathetic..."

"Go to hell and repent..."

bang————

The Jaro turned to ashes and crumbled.

Chapter 463 Become my strength, Big Brother

Liu watched as black particles scattered across the sky, then slowly withdrew her hand. Raindrops pelted her head, and blood dripped from her fingers, splashing onto puddles on the ground and shattering the inverted image of the Avenger's face.

A thunder exploded.