"Oyado, can you feel it?"

"Yeah, it's right over there."

"Why does trouble always find us, even when we're minding our own business?"

"Maybe it's because our brother is special like that?"

"That sounds like you're saying it's all my fault."

"What else could it be?"

"Well, who knows?"

"Alright, you two!"

Aliyah in front suddenly turned around to look at us.

"What are you two whispering about? It's making me nauseous!"

"Ah, we're just having a normal conversation."

I casually replied and sent a message to Aliyah.

"We're being followed, but it seems like the person's target is not us, it's the person up ahead, Lujie."

Yes, it's Lujie, the mercenary we met at the barbecue restaurant.

Hengdeli Te·Lujingsi

Heavy Armor Warrior LV34

Neutral·Bold·Berserker·Foodie·Expert in Heavy Armor Knight·Level A Mercenary·Deputy Head of the Black Ro Mercenary Group·Absent-minded·Wilderness Warrior

Just like their name suggests, heavy armor warriors are fighters who use heavy weapons such as heavy hammers, greatswords, and even meteor hammers. However, this also has its drawbacks, as although they can use these weapons, they are not necessarily skilled in them.

For example, the Lujie in front of us, despite being level 34, can only use skills up to level 20 as a Greatsword wielder, because there is just too much to learn.

As an expert in all skills... I can only say that as someone who can use all skills, I truly understand the pain of having too many skills to learn.

However, there are also convenient aspects to it. After all, if you can use any weapon, anything you pick up on the battlefield becomes a weapon, so there's no need to worry.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention the main point after going around in circles.

Yes, on the rooftop behind us, there is currently someone... who I don't know if they're an assassin or a ninja, following us. But they have no hostility towards us, so I deduce that their target is Lujie and her group up ahead.

I thought we could rest for a bit, but it seems like the incidents just keep coming one after another. I really don't know if we possess some kind of special element that attracts trouble wherever we go.

Aliyah was stunned for a moment after seeing my message, then she glared at me with annoyance and turned away.

"They seem to be a ninja... judging from their name."

"Yeah, I don't know why they're targeting Lujie and her group, but judging from the situation, it can't be anything good."

"Well, whatever. Let's find a place to rest first, or we'll tire ourselves out."

"You're not afraid of turning into a pig after eating and sleeping like that?"

"Huh?"

"I mean, you should walk around a bit after eating to aid digestion."

"Hmph!"

Although I couldn't see Aliyah's expression, she must be very annoyed right now.

But why do her stats look so strange? Earlier, they momentarily dropped to 800, but now they're back to around 880.

How is this thing even measured? It's like a device without an instruction manual. How am I supposed to use it properly?

Oh well, I'll find a reference point to study later. For now, let's focus on the problem at hand.

Yes, it's the issue of accommodation tonight. I don't want a ninja behind us to ruin our plans of a free night at the hot springs.

However, the entire city is now under martial law, and it is obvious that there are many more patrolling soldiers on the streets compared to this morning.

Although not explicitly stated, the other party must have already assumed that the two members of the Marshall family have escaped to Tian Si City, right? It would be safer to release the dolls for a walk tonight if there is a chance.

Although it feels like an unnecessary precaution, it's better to be safe than sorry.

But for now, what we need to do is wait for the other party to make a move, preferably inside the hotel so that we can handle it quietly.

Next...

We just have to wait for the right moment.

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The Dongshi Hotel is different from ordinary hotels; it offers rental of mansions with a large number of rooms in order to cater to the mercenary groups' business.

Lujie's Black Robe Mercenary Group has rented one of those mansions. Although it is not very big, they said that only a few high-ranking members of the mercenary group came out for this mission, so there are only 10 people staying here.

But that's better. It's harder for us to avoid accidental injuries if there are more people. Although we have a system to prevent such accidents, honestly, I don't know how to team up with NPCs.

Yes, normally when there's a battle, they team up automatically, which means that I can't team up with them unless the NPCs initiate it themselves.

It's really frustrating.

But it doesn't matter. We told Lujie about the current situation as soon as we came in, and she seemed a bit surprised, but nodded when she saw our serious expression.

Why did she nod? Because we volunteered to help them deal with the ninjas.

Why did we volunteer?

Well, it's just some exercise after a meal.

Besides, Lujie's group looks like an ordinary mercenary group, and I just took a glance at their goods earlier, and there's nothing good inside.

It seems that the problem lies with Lujie's group, although I know what it is, it must be the cause of the incident.

Well, thinking about it won't help. So, I suggested that Lujie's group should split up, let the enemies notice the opportunity, and then we directly capture them and question them.

Instead of wracking our brains here, it's better to catch them directly.

And when we saw that they had already entered the hotel area, I smiled slightly, stretched out my hand, and two cold streams immediately wrapped around their feet. The three of us rushed up to the roof from three directions.

Aoya took a step forward and stabbed at the opponent, but their figure flashed and they actually used substitution jutsu to teleport!

Hmm? Isn't substitution jutsu based on speed? They actually managed to break free from the restraint?

I was slightly surprised, waved my hand, and instantly released the cold air around us. However, the opponent seemed to have targeted me as the target, and the cold blade pressed against my neck!

"Stop, or else I'll..."

Before the opponent could finish speaking, I pulled out my crossbow gun and fired several shots behind me. The opponent's blade was about to strike, but softened.

"You..."

The opponent's eyes clearly showed dissatisfaction, but still fell down.

"Sorry, my arrows have fast-acting sedatives on them."

After seeing the opponent fall, I looked at Oyado and Aliyah.

"Alright, let's see now who this assassin really is."