The real protagonists have arrived.
The heroic woman truly lived up to her aura.
Clad in pitch-black silk that clung to her every curve, the fabric accentuated her lithe figure. A black fur collar framed her delicate jawline, while her long hair cascaded freely down to her waist—a blend of sensuality and untouchable nobility.
The seductive woman embodied allure.
Snow-white cat ears twitched atop her head. She leaned forward slightly, revealing a deep, creamy cleavage. Her own tight silk gown was pure white, baring shoulders as pale as the fabric and long, slender legs.
Golden totems embroidered on their sleeves marked their Saint-Tier status within the Jiuhua Alliance. The heroic woman bore a western dragon crest—avian and fierce—while the seductive woman wore an eastern serpent-dragon emblem. Each totem signaled their opposing factions.
Their arrival unleashed a suffocating Saint-Tier aura. Where was the trace of century-long imprisonment?
A gentle force caught Yingning and me mid-fall. We landed softly on the cavern floor as if on an air cushion. Meanwhile, the two swords in our backpacks tore free, soaring toward the women and circling them affectionately.
"Long time no see…" Both Saint-Tier warriors stroked their respective blades, nostalgia flickering across their faces before they exchanged knowing smiles.
"T-This attire… this unmistakable duo… They’re the only two female Saint-Tiers mentioned in the lore! Human Sword Saint Alexia and Demon High Priestess Cat-Woman Xueli!" Yingning stammered, her eyes wide with starstruck reverence.
Saint-Tiers!
The ten apex beings of the entire game!
Every player dreamed of even a sliver of their attention. A single word from them could skyrocket your career.
And now—two stood before her!
Yingning knew better than most how impossible it was to encounter these top-tier NPCs. Aloof and omnipotent, they drifted like ghosts. Only world-shaking events that threatened the Yader Continent could stir them from hiding.
Clutching her chest like a lovestruck schoolgirl, Yingning nearly squealed.
Watching the flustered girl, I sighed inwardly—*games truly are magical*.
Without this journey, I might never have seen this side of her.
"Adventurers! You’ve done well!" Alexia’s voice rang clear. "Bardilos is famed for his cunning. He must have spun endless lies to trick you into drawing all three swords. Yet you saw through his scheme. When we arrived, we found him still sealed—furious, desperate to kill you. Your composure and wit surpass any adventurer I’ve met."
*Eheh. We might be even smarter than you think…*
Of course, I kept that thought to myself. Yingning and I simply gazed up at the Saint-Tiers with earnest, reverent expressions.
"These swords once belonged to Xueli and me… but since you drew them, keep them for now. They’ve taken a liking to you." Alexia flicked her wrist. The Ice Sword, glowing with frigid light, flew back into Yingning’s backpack inventory.
"Take this one too… Huh? I can’t discern your identity… Ah, whatever." Xueli pouted, dismissing the matter with a wave. The Pink Sword zipped into my pet backpack space.
"We have urgent matters to attend to. We’ll send you away now. Where would you go? Name any location on the Yader Continent with a teleport point." Alexia—Alekexia—asked.
I glanced at Yingning. She was the leader; I wouldn’t overstep.
After a moment’s thought, she frowned. Staying near this Newbie Village was out of the question. They needed distance.
"Zhenxin Village," she decided.
"Very well. Adventurers, may our paths cross again. Next time, we’ll explain everything." Alekexia gave a slight nod.
"See you around, sweetie~" Xueli waved cheerfully.
In the next instant, Zhenxin Village materialized before us.
【Log: The Tale of the Mysterious Voice – Completed】
【Quest Rating: SSS! Flawless execution! Ultra-Hard Hidden Branch Unlocked!】
【Reward: Level +3】
【Accept Follow-Up Log: The Stirring Undercurrents of Yader Continent! Seek Saint-Tier Strong Ones Alekexia and Xueli! [Main Quest]】
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Sorry. I instinctively swung a punch again…
