Han Lianfei's shocking wager crashed over the camp like a cool summer wave, cutting through the stuffy heat.

Jiang Xiang had always been interested in Han Lianfei and You Xun, but You Xun was too tough to win over. He focused on Han Lianfei first.

Was such a sweet deal just handed to him?

Jiang Xiang ignored the consequences of losing—he never even considered defeat.

This was practically a guaranteed win!

Among the students, a short but stocky boy in a brown priest robe raised his fist. "Bro Xiang, take the bet! Don't wimp out! Hunting against Lin Luo, this lightweight boy? You can't lose!"

This boy was Wang Xudong.

"Alright!" Jiang Xiang clapped. "I'm in!"

"Han Lianfei, you said this yourself. Don't you dare back out tomorrow night!"

Jiang Xiang already felt like he owned tomorrow night's Han Lianfei.

Things moved too fast; You Xun couldn't control it.

She pulled Han Lianfei aside. "Feier, are you crazy? Lin Luo's reliable, but hunting favors big, awakened guys like Jiang Xiang. What if we lose tomorrow?"

Han Lianfei gazed at Lin Luo with trusting eyes.

That look of reliance from such a sexy girl felt delightful.

Lin Luo was confident inside, but Miss Han betting big based only on her intuition? Too rash. Was this legendary woman's instinct?

Night deepened. Tired students sought sleeping spots.

They were high schoolers. Most avoided mixing genders openly, even with hidden feelings. Boys grouped together; girls camped far away. The class couple parted reluctantly under hot stares.

The camp's wooden cabins were old but clean, though stuffy inside. Many slept under the eaves.

Despite the Arrow Tower, You Xun gathered class officers. She assigned night watch at the gate to stop Goblins dragging off girls.

"Everyone here is class backbone," You Xun said by the campfire. "Lin Luo didn't step up just for me and Feier—he defended our order. We can't ignore tomorrow's bet."

"Tomorrow, we all help Lin Luo hunt!" Deputy monitor Li Wendong declared. "We'll beat Jiang Xiang!"

"Um... thanks, but too many people lack coordination," Lin Luo said. He wasn't an officer but attended due to today's feats. "We might scare prey away."

His inner voice whispered: I planned to hunt alone with the monitor. Who needs third wheels?

"Lin Luo, I know you fear dragging others into danger," You Xun stood, resolute. "But I have healing magic. Hunting's risky—if you're hurt, I'll heal you. As monitor, I won't let you leave camp without me."

"Hmm..." Lin Luo stroked his chin, then nodded. "True. An awakened Holy Maiden monitor boosts my odds greatly."

"Right!" You Xun beamed.

"I'm going too!" Han Lianfei declared. Despite her delicate lady act, she was arts committee. "This started with me. The outcome's my fate. If you block me, I'll hunt Goblins alone!"

Huh? Miss Mage, serious? Feier's words made Lin Luo unable to leave her unattended.

Han Lianfei puffed her chest, radiating resolve. Male officers stared at her "determined" curves, stunned into nodding.

"Lin Luo?" You Xun glanced at him.

"Hmm, alright," he replied.

"Great!" Feier linked arms with You Xun, smiling sweetly. "Hunting tomorrow—I can't wait!"

Miss Mage, otherworldly hunting isn't playtime! Do you even know magic?

"Um... Lin Luo, I want to join you too." Ziwan seemed gentle, but she was girls' PE committee. PE classes were gender-separate at this top Mystic City private school, with its elite facilities.

"Ziwan, you're on night watch tonight," You Xun smiled slightly, taking her hand. "Hunting's no joke. You've worked hard—rest tomorrow."