"So what we need is the City Hall, right? But without any clues, I have no idea what to do." Bai Yueguang looked around as he spoke.

It seemed like there were more people on the street now, including some high-ranking mercenaries.

It looked like the teams that went to exterminate the monsters had already returned. That's a good thing, otherwise I don't think I could hold off a large army of monsters even if I exhaust my magic.

I'm not Taishi Xi, how can I be invincible?

"This requires an opportunity. Anyway, it's not urgent to do this, we can only wait for a chance. But to be honest, I think those monsters are the most troublesome compared to the Duke's issues. Just think about it, the main passage into the city has already been destroyed by the monsters. It won't be completed for a few months. So entering and leaving Blue Lake City will depend on boats. If a large number of monsters attack, it will be impossible to reinforce us." After thinking about the conditions around me, I concluded that and everyone nodded in agreement.

"But anything can happen, so we can only take it step by step."

"That's true~ Well, in order to not have any regrets, I'll go for a stroll. Let's go, Bai! Accompany me for some shopping!" As she spoke, Hei Luoli grabbed Bai Yueguang and headed towards the commercial street.

"Hey hey hey, my ring is already filled with your clothes, don't buy any more..." Ignoring Bai Yueguang's struggles, Hei Luoli looked at Oyado and Pure White.

"Are you two coming? The clothing in the Witte Empire and the Ais Empire are different. I heard the clothing here is made with a special water spider silk, it's different from traditional silk fabrics."

"Um... I want to protect my big brother..."

"Don't worry." I patted Oyado's head and smiled.

"You can go with Hei Luoli, I can take care of myself."

"Big brother, aren't you coming too?"

"Well... I have this earphone the Guild Master gave me. It's been ringing since earlier, maybe someone needs me urgently."

"I see..."

"Don't worry, once I'm done here, I'll come find you."

"Alright..."

However, Pure White next to me didn't move. I looked at her strangely, but she calmly looked back at me.

"Master, you don't need to worry about me. My clothes are all illusions, so I don't need to buy new clothes."

"Well... that's interesting." I thought for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright then, you guys go and enjoy shopping. Pure White and I will handle the matters here."

"Okay... make sure to come quickly, okay?"

"Okay."

Watching them walk towards the commercial district, I turned on the communication earphone.

"Hello... can you hear me?" Maristodo's voice came through the earphone as expected.

"Why, Guild Master, do you need my help with the monster attack?"

"No, not at all. Actually, Lord Jans wants to see you. He wants to commend you for helping stop the monsters."

"Sigh... it's such a hassle. I really don't want to deal with this kind of thing. Becoming famous is the last thing I want."

"I think it's better if you personally talk to him. He'll be coming to the Mercenary Guild this afternoon, so could you please go there? And there are also many people in the guild who want to meet you."

"Ah...okay, please wait a moment, I'll go there now."

I looked at Pure White helplessly and shrugged.

"It's really a troublesome matter."

"Yeah..."

But I noticed that Pure White didn't look too good... Although it was attached to humanoid, Pure White's true nature was a Shikigami, and its physical condition could be seen through its complexion.

"What's wrong, Pure White? You don't seem to be in good spirits since earlier."

"Sorry, it's mainly... "

Pure White looked in the direction of the castle and shook its head.

"The ten humanoids connected to me... it's very painful, I want to be released."

"Huh?"

"That... my body was made using the new humanoid, right?"

"Yeah, it seems like your soul is attached to it."

"This humanoid seems to be connected to the core of the ten combat humanoids. I can feel it, those ten humanoids are bathing in blood."

"Connected? Can you control them?"

"No, I can only sense them unidirectionally for now. If I actively connect, the person controlling them might control me in return."

"I see... well then."

I silently held Pure White's hand.

"Uh, Master..."

"Do you feel a bit calmer now?"

"Yeah... yeah."

Pure White nodded.

"Master's hand... feels warm."

"Well... that's only natural."

"You're right. Um... I have a request."

"Hm?"

"Can I keep holding your hand?"

"... Of course, no problem. Let's go, we're going to the Mercenary Guild now."

"Yeah..."

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Holding Pure White's hand, I arrived at the Mercenary Guild. It was completely different from before, filled with mercenaries dressed in various outfits.

We walked through the crowd and approached the counter, where I saw Maristodo talking to someone. We hurried over.

"Oh, Chairman."

"Philip, you're here. The Duke will be here soon, we just need to wait a little longer."

"Yeah."

But for some reason, I suddenly felt a heat behind me.

I quickly turned around and saw a sea of red light behind me.

A red figure with two red pigtails was slowly dancing in the air.

Scattered red sparks splashed around the guild, and the person emitting the sparks was slowly walking towards us.

"I say, miss, this person next to you is a really despicable and stupid guy. Don't let his dull appearance deceive you, he's actually very scheming."

"Huh? Miss Aliyah, what are you talking about?"

"Huh? Are you Pure White? You feel different from before..."

"Hey hey hey... Aliyah,"

I stared at her and said,

"What's the point of running away for a whole month and then showing up just to give me attitude?"

"Hmph~ You should know the answer yourself."

Indeed, the person in front of me was Aliyah, the girl who had left the team a long time ago... and, she had changed a lot since then, the biggest difference being...

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