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Chapter 104 Tessa's Abnormality (First Update, Please Subscribe)

A gust of cold wind, mixed with morning mist, swept in, causing the flames in the hall to flicker.

Everyone instinctively turned their heads and looked towards the door.

Otto turned his head and saw Tessa walking slowly toward him.

Tessa at this moment is completely different from the person Otto remembered.

She wore a white-gold priest's robe, the collar and cuffs of which were embroidered with exquisite silver runes that shimmered in the morning light.

She also wore a pair of silver-gray mithril arm armor on her shoulders, with intricate defensive runes engraved on it, reflecting a cold light that made her slender arms appear exceptionally powerful.

Her long blonde hair was no longer in a ponytail, but was now loose and flowing, giving it a much more casual look.

Moreover, unlike her previous gentle and elegant image, Tessa now simply rests the hammer and cane inlaid with light blue crystals on her shoulder, looking very casual, yet exuding a confident and composed aura.

For some reason, Tessa gave Otto a strange feeling at this moment. Compared to her previous elegance, she now had a more mature and sharp look.

And what's wrong with that hair?

Otto learned from Lillian that female adventurers, even if they didn't cut their hair short, would try to tie it up to avoid affecting their adventures.

Tessa, on the other hand, always wore her hair in a ponytail during her past adventures, but for such an important mission today, she's let her long hair down?

This made Otto feel a sense of unease.

However, when Otto's gaze fell on Tessa's waist, he noticed the source of that awkward feeling.

A small, adorable rabbit plush toy was hanging from Tessa's waist, suspended by a black leather strap.

The doll looked a bit old, with droopy ears and eyes made of black buttons, which contrasted sharply with Tessa's overall capable and sharp image, making it seem particularly out of place.

The adventurers around couldn't help but burst into laughter at the sight.

"Haha, little girl, why did you bring your fairytale friends along on this mission?"

"Miss Tessa, would you like us to protect you?"

Your rabbit friend can't fight monsters!

"Are we here to take an exam or just play house?"

Hearing the jokes of the adventurers around her, a flash of murderous intent instantly appeared in Tessa's eyes.

Her fingertips twitched slightly, and the surrounding air seemed to cool down a bit.

But she quickly dispelled that murderous intent.

She simply let out a long sigh, ignoring the mocking looks, and walked straight to Otto's side to greet the boy.

Good morning, Otto.

Tessa said with a smile, revealing two shallow dimples.

"I didn't expect you to arrive even earlier than me."

Are you ready?

We're going to complete our upgrade assessment today.

Looking at Tessa, Phyllis whispered to Otto, "Not everyone is qualified to see Una."

With Phyllis's explanation, Otto finally understood.

Clearly, second-tier grandmasters are not easy to get along with.

The necromancer Maeve enjoys playing pranks on handsome young men.

As for the alchemist Una, she lives a secluded life due to her own curse and never shows herself to outsiders.

All her requests were delivered through collection on her behalf or by Micah forwarding them.

The only adventurer team in the entire Oak Town capable of speaking directly with Una is probably the Dragonbreaker Blade.

Therefore, most adventurers are completely unaware of the truth about this rabbit doll, which explains their mockery.

"Heh, all they can do is talk the talk."

Tessa smiled smugly, then reached out and rubbed the head of the rabbit plush toy at her waist, a very affectionate gesture.

"Our plan isn't just to be bait."

In case anything goes wrong, this alchemist will help.

The rabbit plush toy's ears seemed to twitch, emitting an extremely faint sound that only Otto and Phyllis, who were closest, could hear.

However, Otto quickly frowned.

He looked around with some concern and whispered, "Won't someone with ulterior motives overhear us plotting so loudly?"

After all, no one knows whether that shaman and his companions have any spies within the guild.

That shaman's strength is unfathomable, and he acts in secret. Moreover, he has demons helping him, so Otto must be wary.

Just then, a prompt suddenly appeared in front of Otto's eyes.

[The Magical Ape has notified you that you have entered the area of ​​effect of the Silence Ritual.]

"Silent syllables?"

Otto asked in a low voice, almost instinctively.

"What is that?"

Seemingly noticing Otto's unusual behavior, Tessa instead showed a curious look.

"It seems you have a pretty good sense of runes."

Tessa said with some surprise.

"They noticed something was wrong just by entering the area."

Tessa pointed to a small black pendant hanging from her waist and patiently explained, "Do you see the runes on it?"

It's called the Silent Symbol, and this pendant is naturally a talisman that can fully utilize the power of the talisman.

The so-called mute syllable is actually very simple; it can block out our voice within a certain range.

Within this area, only you, me, and Phyllis can hear each other's voices; no one outside can hear them.

"This is a very practical rune, especially useful when carrying out secret missions."

Tessa continued.

"However, it is not omnipotent. If it encounters a high-level thief-type superhuman, or if the other party also has equipment that can break through similar runes, it is very likely that the other party will find a flaw and eavesdrop."

Therefore, it is not absolutely safe.

Fortunately, there are no similar adventurers here, so we don't need to worry.

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Tessa appeared completely at ease, seemingly more knowledgeable about the Adventurers' Guild than Otto himself.

Otto thought about it and agreed. After all, Tessa had come with Erin, and Erin must have taught Tessa a lot during their time living in Oak Town.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

Tessa played with the hammer in her hand, a look of great interest on her face.

"Guards, are you ready to charge into battle alongside the priest?"

"Let's go, we should prepare for the lottery."

Phyllis glanced at the clock on the wall, nodded, and said, "Yes, it's about time."

All Log-level adventurers participating in the assessment, please assemble in the center of the hall. The lottery is about to begin!

As Phyllis's voice rang out, the noise in the hall gradually subsided.

All the adventurers participating in this upgrade assessment put down their wine glasses and weapons and gathered in the center of the hall.

The air was thick with tension and excitement, and everyone wore an expression of anticipation.

Otto took a deep breath and gripped the sword at his waist.

He glanced at Tessa beside him, and Tessa turned to look at him as well. They smiled at each other, their eyes filled with confidence.

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Tessa's eyes.

"The hunt is about to begin!"

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